JP2022127511A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To increase the interest of a game in a game machine.SOLUTION: In a game machine having: game control means capable of executing a game; and performance control means capable of executing a performance related to the game, the performance control means can display multiple images on display means, can display the multiple images at different timings, and displays an image whose display timing is later in front of an image whose display timing is earlier, when the multiple images are overlapped and displayed on the display means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 44

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine comprising game control means capable of executing a game, and effect control means capable of executing effects related to the game.

Among conventional gaming machines, there is a gaming machine capable of executing a game (see Patent Document 1, for example).

JP 2017-77362 A

However, there is room for further improving the interest of the game in relation to the effects related to the game.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to enhance the interest of a game in a gaming machine.

In a representative aspect of the present invention, in a gaming machine comprising game control means capable of executing a game and effect control means capable of executing effects related to the game, the effect control means controls a plurality of images. can be displayed on the display means, and the plurality of images can be displayed at different timings, and when the plurality of images are superimposed and displayed on the display means, the image whose display timing is later can be displayed on the display means. Display in front of the previous image.

According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of a game in a gaming machine.

It is a perspective view of the game machine viewed 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|presentation control system of a game machine. 10 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the first half of the main processing; FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the second half of the main processing; FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing a procedure of timer interrupt processing; 9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of probability setting change/confirmation processing; It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a special figure game process. 4 is a flow chart showing a procedure of a starting port switch monitoring process; It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a special figure starting mouth switch common process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a special figure usual process. It is a flow chart showing the procedure of special figure 1 fluctuation start processing. It is a flow chart showing the procedure of special figure 2 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a jackpot flag 1 setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a 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 special figure information setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a variation pattern setting process. 10 is a flow chart showing a procedure of 2-byte allocation processing; 10 is a flow chart showing a procedure of sorting processing; 9 is a flow chart showing the procedure of a change start information setting process; It is a flow chart which shows the main processing of the production control device. 9 is a flowchart showing received command check processing; 9 is a flowchart showing received command analysis processing; 10 is a flowchart showing single-shot command processing; It is a flow chart showing a look-ahead pattern system command process. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing look-ahead variation command processing; FIG. It is a flow chart which shows design system command processing. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing variable command processing; FIG. It is a flow chart which shows change production setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of 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 of the screen transition when the screen split effect in the time saving mode is performed. It is a screen transition diagram showing the display screen of the display device in chronological order, and is a modification of the screen transition when the screen split effect in the time saving mode is performed. It is a screen transition diagram showing the display screen of the display device in chronological order, and is a modification 2 of the screen transition when the screen division effect in the time saving mode is performed. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the production|presentation button input process which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation|variation design which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. In the second embodiment, it is a diagram illustrating a special pattern displayed on the display screen of the display device under a predetermined condition. It is a figure which shows the example of a change of the design mode of the special design which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 10 is a screen transition diagram (part 1) illustrating the display screens of the display device in chronological order in the second embodiment; FIG. 11 is a screen transition diagram (part 2) illustrating the display screens of the display device in chronological order in the second embodiment; FIG. 11 is a screen transition diagram (part 3) illustrating the display screens of the display device in chronological order in the second embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example in which a fake effect occurs in screen transitions of the display screen of the display device in the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, in the screen transition of the display screen of the display device, it is a diagram showing an example in which a re-lottery effect occurs. It is an example of the screen transition diagram which showed the display screen of the display apparatus in a jackpot state in time series regarding 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the structure of the lamp display apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 11 is a screen transition diagram showing an example of effects on the display screen of the display device in relation to the second embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the display priority order of the same characters in different modes in relation to the second embodiment;

[First embodiment]
Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that front, back, left, and right in the description of the gaming machine refer to directions seen by the player during the game.

[General view of game machine]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a gaming machine.

The game machine 10 has an opening/closing frame attached to a frame 11 fixed to an island facility via a hinge so as to be freely opened/closed. The opening/closing frame is composed of a front frame 12 (body frame) and a glass frame 15 . In addition, the left end of the opening/closing frame is a shaft attachment end to be attached to a hinge, and the right end is an open end to be 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 visual recognition area that makes a 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. Also, by opening the front frame 12 in a state where the glass frame 15 is not opened, it is possible to access the game control device (main board) 100 (see FIG. 3) and the like arranged on the back side of the game board 30. can be done.

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

At the upper center and left side of the glass frame 15, decoration devices 1 capable of emitting light according to the game state are provided.
8a and 18b are provided. The decoration devices 18a and 18b accommodate lighting members such as LEDs therein, and perform light emission effects according to the game state. The illumination members arranged inside these decoration devices 18a and 18b constitute part of the frame decoration device 18 (see FIG. 4).

Upper speakers 19a are arranged at the upper right corner portion and the upper left corner portion of the glass frame 15, respectively. Two lower speakers 19b are provided in the lower part of the game machine 10 separately from the upper speakers 19a. The lower speaker 19 b is arranged at the lower left corner portion of the glass frame 15 and the lower right corner portion of the front frame 12 . These upper speaker 19a and 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 protrudes forward (toward the player) is arranged. Protruding production unit 1
Reference numeral 3 denotes a performance device that performs lighting effects and the like in accordance with the progress of the game. Protruding production unit 13
The illumination member disposed inside also constitutes a part of the frame decoration device 18 (see FIG. 4).

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

The upper tray unit further includes a performance operation device for receiving input operations from the players, a ball lending operation device for receiving input operations from the players, and a decoration device 22 for performing light-emitting performance or the like according to the game state. .

The production operation device is an operation device in which a touch panel 25b is incorporated in the production button 25,
It is provided in the upper center of the upper tray 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 a special figure variation display game (game) or the like displayed on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). For example, it is possible to select an effect pattern (effect mode), or execute an advance notice effect that gives advance notice of the result of the variable display game (game) corresponding to the starting memory. Note 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.

Also, the effect pattern may be changed not only during execution of the variable display game but also by the player operating the effect operation device while the game is not being executed.

The game state when the variable display game is executed consists of a plurality of game states. The normal game state (normal state) is a game state in which no special game state occurs. In addition, the special game state is, for example, a state with a high probability of occurrence of a special result (for example, a big hit) in a time-saving state or a variable display game as a specific game state (variable state, probability variable state), a big hit state (
Special game state), small hit game state (small hit state).

Here, the probability variable 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 one that continues until a predetermined probability fall lottery is won (fall lottery type).

Furthermore, whether or not to generate the probability variable state may be always generated when the big hit occurs without determining whether or not to generate the probability variable state by the big hit pattern random number, or a prize winning device having a specific area may be provided and specified. A variable probability state may be generated when a game ball passes through the area.

The ball lending operation device is an operation device operated by the player when borrowing game balls, and is provided on the upper right side of the upper tray unit. The ball rental operation device includes a ball rental button 27 and a return button 28.
, and a balance display unit 26 . A ball lending button 27 is a button operated by a player when borrowing a game ball, and a return button 28 is used when ejecting a prepaid card or the like from a card unit (not shown) arranged adjacent to the gaming machine 10. These are buttons operated by the player. The balance display portion 26 is a display area for displaying the balance of a prepaid card or the like.

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

Beneath the glass frame 15 including the above-described upper tray unit and the like, and below the front frame 12, there are an operation handle 24 for controlling the operation of a ball shooting device (not shown) and a game ball capable of being stored. A lower plate 23 is provided.

The operating handle 24 is arranged in the lower right portion of the front frame 12 and below the right lower speaker 19b. When the player rotates the operation handle 24 , the ball shooting device shoots game balls supplied from the upper tray 21 to the game area 32 of the game board 30 . The shooting speed of the game ball shot from the ball shooting device is set to increase as the amount of rotation of the operating handle 24 increases. That is, the ball launching device has a momentum (speed) for launching the game ball into the game area.
can be changed according to the operation of the operation handle 24 by the player, and the game ball can be shot in various shooting modes with different shooting momentum. The shooting modes include left hitting (normal hitting) in which the game ball flows down on the left side of the game area 32 and right hitting in which the game ball flows down on the right side of the game area 32 .

The lower tray 23 is arranged below the upper tray unit with a predetermined gap from the upper tray unit. The lower plate 23 has a ball removal hole 23a vertically passing through the bottom surface of the lower plate 23, and an opening/closing operation portion 23b for opening and closing the ball removal hole 23a. When the player operates the opening/closing operation portion 23b to open the ball extraction hole 23a, the game balls stored in the lower tray 23 can be discharged to the outside through the ball extraction hole 23a.

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

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 includes a flat plate-shaped game board main body 3 that serves as an attachment base for various members.
0a. The game board main body 30a is made of wood or synthetic resin.
A game area 32 surrounded by guide rails 31 is provided on the front surface of the . The gaming machine 10
A game is played by shooting game balls from a ball shooting device into a game area 32 surrounded by guide rails 31. - 特許庁In the game area 32, windmills, obstacle nails, etc. are arranged as members for changing the flowing direction of the game ball.

At approximately the center of the game area 32, a center case (front structure) 40 is attached to form a window that serves as a display area for the variable display game. At the rear of the window formed in the center case 40, there is an effect display device (variable display device) that variably displays (variably displays) a plurality of pieces of identification information.
A display device 41 is arranged. The display device 41 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, and is arranged so that display contents can be visually recognized from the front side of the game board 30 through the window portion of the center case 40 . The display device 41 is not limited to having a liquid crystal display, and may have 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 symbols) and characters for producing a variable display game are displayed in each variable display area. In addition, images based on the progress of the game (big win display, fanfare display, ending display, etc.) are displayed on the display screen.

In addition, the center case 40 is equipped with a game ball flowing down the game area 32 .
An inflow port 40a to a warp passage 40e for guiding the game ball to the inside and a stage portion 40b on which game balls that have passed through the warp passage 40e can roll are provided. The stage portion 40b of the center case 40 includes a first start prize-winning port 36 (may be simply referred to as a start prize-winning port 36) and a third start prize-winning port 42 (simply referred to as a start prize-winning port 42). Mouth unit 101
Because it is arranged above, the game ball rolling on the stage part 40b is the first start winning hole 3
6 and the 3rd starting prize-winning mouth 42 are easy to win.

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

A normal pattern 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 pattern starting gate 34, a gate switch (SW) 34a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal pattern starting gate 34 is provided. When the game ball hit into the game area 32 passes through the normal pattern starting gate 34, the normal pattern fluctuation display game is executed.

A general prize winning opening 35 is arranged in the lower left game area 32 of the center case 40 , and a general winning opening 35 is also arranged in the lower right game area 32 of the center case 40 . Winning of game balls to these general winning openings 35 is achieved by a winning opening switch (SW) provided in the general winning opening 35
) 35a-35n (see FIG. 3).

A start winning opening unit 101 is provided in the game area 32 below the center case 40 . At the bottom of the starting winning opening unit 101, a first starting winning opening 36 (first starting winning area, starting opening 1
), and a third start winning opening 42 (third starting winning area, starting opening 3) that gives the starting condition (starting condition) of the special figure 2 variable display game when the game ball wins.

The start winning opening unit 101 switches the game ball entering from the common entrance 103 to the winning switching mechanism 105
, so that the first starting winning opening 36 and the third starting winning opening 42 can win alternately. As the winning switching mechanism 105, a known mechanism (for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 201
5-36026 and Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2015-77230) can be used. The winning switching mechanism 105 constitutes area changing means for changing the winning area.

The winning switching mechanism 105 distributes the game balls entering from the common entrance 103 of the starting winning opening unit 101 to the left side (the first starting winning opening 36 side) and the right side (the third starting winning opening 42 side), thereby switching the starting winning opening unit. The inside of 101 is made to flow down. At the time of left-handed hitting, in which the game ball is made to flow down on the left side of the game area 32, the game ball flows more easily into the common entrance 103 of the start-up prize-winning port unit 101 than at the time of right-handed hitting.

The winning switching mechanism 105 has a rotating member that rotates about the rotating shaft with respect to the main body of the starting winning opening unit 101, and a stopper member that stops the rotation of the rotating member. The rotating member has three extensions extending in three directions from the axis of rotation. By the three extensions, an L-shaped accommodation portion that accommodates game balls that flow down to the first start winning opening 36 and an L-shaped accommodation portion that accommodates game balls that flow down to the third start winning opening 42. It is formed.

A winning switching mechanism 105 alternately rotates the rotating member to the left and right sides, and alternately switches the starting winning opening into which the game ball wins between the first starting winning opening 36 and the third starting winning opening 42.例文帳に追加The game ball that entered the common entrance 103 of the starting winning opening unit 101 is alternately switched to the left side (first starting winning opening 36 side) and right side (third starting winning opening 42 side) by the winning switching mechanism 105 unless there is an error. , and wins (enters balls) to the first start prize-winning port 36 and the third start prize-winning port 42 alternately.

In the game area 32 on the right side of the center case 40, below the normal figure start gate 34,
A normal variable prize winning device 37 having a second start prize winning port (second start prize winning area) for giving a start condition (start condition) of the special figure 2 variable display game based on the winning of the game ball is provided. The normal variable winning device 37 is provided with a movable member (movable piece) 37b that converts into a state in which the game balls can easily flow in by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side falls to the right. When the movable member 37b is in the closed state, the game balls cannot win the normal variable winning device 37.例文帳に追加Game ball is the 1st start winning mouth 3
6. When the player wins in the second starting winning port (normal variable winning device 37) or the third starting winning port 42, a special figure variable display game is executed as an auxiliary game.

The movable member 37b is a so-called electric chew type normal electric accessory, and is rotated via a normal electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) when the result of the normal figure fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode. Then, it changes to an open state in which game balls tend to flow into the normal variable winning device 37 (an easy winning state advantageous to the player).

The movable member 37b is controlled by a game control device 100, which will be described later. The game control device 100 shortens the fluctuation time of the normal pattern fluctuation display game or makes the hit probability of the normal pattern fluctuation display game higher than usual, thereby increasing the frequency of occurrence of the easy-to-win state, or normal game state. By making the occurrence time of the easy winning state longer than the easy winning state generated in , a time saving state (general electric support state) is generated as the above-mentioned specific game state. It should be noted that, even in the variable probability state (except for the latent probability variable state) as a specific game state, the time saving state (universal electric support state) occurs redundantly.

In the lower left game area 32 of the normal variable winning device 37, there is a large winning opening solenoid 39b (Fig. 3
), there is provided a special variable winning device 39 having an attacker type open/close door 39c that opens the big winning opening by retracting from the front to the back side. The special variable winning device 39 converts the state of the large winning opening closed (blocked state unfavorable to the player) to an open state (special game state advantageous to the player) according to the result of the special figure variable display game, thereby winning a large prize. By facilitating the inflow of game balls into the mouth, predetermined game values (prize balls) are awarded to the player. A count switch 39a (large winning opening switch 39a, see FIG. 3) is arranged in the large winning opening as detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the large winning opening.

A specific area 86 (so-called V winning opening) is provided inside the variable winning device unit 107 in which the special variable winning device 39 is provided. When the game ball enters the specific area 86 (V winning opening), the variable probability 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 variable probability big hit so that the game ball can easily pass through. In addition, the game control device 100 can detect passage of the game ball to the specific area 86 (V winning) through a sensor (specific area switch 72 described later) or the like. While confirming to do, it transmits information (specific area passing command etc.) indicating that there was a V prize to the effect control device 300 described later. Then, the effect control device 300 can notify V winning on the display device 41 or the like. The variable winning device unit 107 is provided with a general winning port 35 in the lower right game area 32 in addition to the large winning port of the special variable winning device 39 .

general winning opening 35, first starting winning opening 36, third starting winning opening 42, normal variable winning opening 37,
And when the game ball wins the big winning opening of the special variable winning device 39, the payout control device 200 (Fig. 3
) discharges the number of prize balls according to the type of the winning prize opening from the payout device to the upper tray 21.
In addition, in the game area 32 below the starting winning opening unit 101, an out opening 30b for collecting game balls that do not win a winning opening is provided.

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

The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure variation display unit 51 (special figure 1 indicator, lamp D1) and a second special figure variation for a variation display game composed of a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) Display unit 52 (special figure 2 indicator, lamp D2), variation display unit 53 for normal figure variation display game (normal figure indicator, lamps D10, D18), start (hold) memory number of each variation display game Storage display unit for notification (special figure 1 reservation indicator 54, special figure 2 reservation indicator 55, general figure reservation indicator 56),
have. The special figure 1 reservation indicator 54 is composed of lamps D11 and D12. special figure 2
The hold indicator 55 is composed of lamps D13 and D14. The general map holding display 56 is configured by lamps D15 and D16.

In addition, the collective display device 50 has a first game state display unit 57 (first game state display, lamp D8),
A second game state display unit 58 (second game state indicator, lamp D9) which lights up when a time saving state occurs to inform the occurrence of the time saving state, and when the game machine 10 is powered on, the probability state of a big hit becomes a high probability state. 3rd game state display unit 59 (third game state display unit, probability state display unit, lamp D17) for displaying that the number of rounds at the time of big hit (number of times of opening and closing special variable winning device 39) is displayed. A section 60 (lamps D3-D7) is provided.

In the special figure 1 indicator 51 and the special figure 2 indicator 52, the variable display game is executed by a variable display in which the identification information (for example, the central segment) is repeatedly turned on and off (blinking). In addition, the special figure 1 indicator 51 and the special figure 2 indicator 52 are not limited to such segment type display units,
It may be composed of an aggregate of a plurality of LEDs, and when performing a variable display, all LEDs provided as indicators may be all lit and all extinguished (simultaneous blinking of all LEDs), or cyclic lighting (any One LED may be turned on and off in a predetermined order every predetermined time), or a predetermined number of LEDs out of a plurality of LEDs may be lit and extinguished (blinking) or cyclically lit. Also in the normal figure display device 53, the variable display game is executed by a variable display (blinking) in which the lamps D10 and D18 are repeatedly turned on and off. In addition, the normal figure indicator 53 is also the special figure 1 indicator 5
1. It is possible to configure appropriately in the same manner as the special figure 2 display 52.

In addition, the lamp display device 80 provided on the lower right side of the center case 40 is a lamp display unit that performs variable display (blinking) that repeats lighting display and extinguishing display as patterns (fourth special pattern, fourth pattern described later). 1, 2 (LED) and a lamp display unit 3-6 (LED) for notifying the start memory number (number of reservations) of each special figure variation display game. Note that the lamp display device 80 is controlled by an effect control device 300 (described later).

The lamp display portions 1 and 2 blink at a predetermined blinking cycle as variable display. Collective display device 50
While the variation time of the variation display in the special figure 1 indicator 51, the special figure 2 indicator 52, and the general figure indicator 53 is measured by the game control device 100, the lamp display unit 1 of the lamp display device 80, 2
The fluctuation time of is measured by the effect control device 300 (described later).

Lamp display units 3 and 4 (decorative special figure 1 reserved LED1, decorative special figure 1 reserved LED2) display the decorative special figure 1 reserved number (first start memory number) depending on the off state, lighting state, and blinking state. Similarly, the lamp display units 5 and 6 (decorative special figure 2 reserved LED 1, decorative special figure 2 reserved LED 2) display the decorative special figure 2 reserved number (second start memory number) depending on the off state, lighting state, and blinking state indicate.

The flashing cycle of the lamp display parts 1 and 2 (the fourth special pattern described later) and the flashing cycle of the lamp display part 3-6 (decorative special pattern reserved) are both the same 200msec (100msec on, 100m
sec off), but the flashing cycle may be varied so as to make it easier to distinguish between the decoration special symbol reservation and the fourth special symbol. Also, the ON/OFF (display/non-display) times of the lamp display section 1-6 may be varied.

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

In the gaming machine 10, a game is played by shooting game balls toward the game area 32 from a ball shooting device (not shown). The launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by obstructing nails, windmills, etc. arranged at various places in the game area 32, and enters the normal figure start gate 34, the general winning opening 35, and the first start. Winning the winning port 36, the third starting winning port 42, the normal variable winning device 37, or the special variable winning device 39, or flowing into the out port 30b provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and discharged from the game area 32 be done. When the game ball wins the general winning port 35, the first starting winning port 36, the third starting winning port 42, the normal variable winning device 37, or the special variable winning device 39, the number corresponding to the type of the winning winning port , the prize balls enter the upper tray 2 through the payout device
1 is discharged.

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

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

The normal pattern start memory stores a hit judgment random value for determining the hit or miss of the normal pattern fluctuation display game, and when this hit judgment random value matches the judgment value, the normal pattern fluctuation display A game wins and a specific result mode (specific result) is derived.

The normal pattern fluctuation display game is executed by the normal pattern display device 53 provided in the collective display device 50 . The normal figure display 53 is composed of an LED that indicates a hit in the case of a lit state as normal identification information (normal figure), and indicates a deviation in the case of an off state. After a predetermined variable display time has elapsed, the result is displayed by turning on or off the LED.

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

Winning of the game ball to the first starting winning port 36, winning to the normal variable winning device 37, and winning to the third starting winning port 42 are performed by the starting port 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 3), the first It is detected by the starter 2 switch 37a-1 (see FIG. 3) and the second starter 2 switch 37a-2 (starter 3 switch) (see FIG. 3). The game ball that has won the first start prize opening 36 is detected as the start prize ball of the special figure 1 variable display game, and is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number.
Game balls that have won the normal variable winning device 37 and the third starting winning port 42 are detected as starting winning balls of the special figure 2 variable display game, and are stored up to a predetermined upper limit. In addition, the first start port 2
Since the switch 37a-1 and the second starting port 2 switch 37a-2 are both capable of starting the special figure 2 variable display game by detecting the game ball, hereinafter collectively referred to as the starting port 2 switch 37a do.

At the time of detection of the starting prize ball of the special figure variation display game, a big hit random number value, a big hit pattern random number value, each variation pattern random number value, etc. are extracted. These random numbers are stored in the special figure reservation storage area (a part of RAM) of the game control device 100 as special figure start winning memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of 8 times). The number of memories of the special figure start winning memory is displayed on the special figure 1 reservation display 54 and the special figure 2 reservation display 55 for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50, and the display device 4
1 is also displayed on the display screen.

The game control device 100 executes the special figure 1 variable display game with the special figure 1 indicator 51 based on the winning to the first start winning opening 36 or the first start memory. In addition, the game control device 100
A special figure 2 variable display game is executed on a special figure 2 display device 52 based on the winning to the normal variation winning device 37 or the third start winning opening 42 or the second start memory.

The special figure 1 variation display game (first special figure variation display game) and special figure 2 variation display game (second special figure variation display game) are identified by the special figure 1 indicator 51 and the special figure 2 indicator 52 ( It is performed by stopping and displaying a predetermined result mode after variably displaying special symbols, special symbols). again,
In the display device 41, a decorative special figure variation display game is executed in which a plurality of types of identification information (eg, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are variably 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 symbols (identification information) composed of the numbers etc. described above are left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), middle (third special symbol ), the variable display (scroll display) is started in order, and after a predetermined time, the varying symbols are sequentially stopped, and the results of the special figure variation display game are displayed. In addition, the display device 41 performs various presentation displays such as the appearance of characters to enhance interest. Furthermore, in the decorative special figure variation display game, as another decorative special figure (identification information), the fourth special figure (fourth figure) fluctuates by repeating lighting display and extinguishing display (blinking), etc., special figure variation Indicates that the display game is running. The variable display of the fourth special symbol is stopped after a predetermined period of time from the start with "lights out" in the case of a loss, and "lights up" in the case of a big hit. The variable display of the fourth special symbol is displayed by the lamp display units 1 and 2 (LED) of the lamp display device 80, but the other display device 4
1. May be displayed on a sub-display device.

When the game ball wins into the first starting winning port 36, the third starting winning port 42 or the normal variable winning device 37 at a predetermined timing (when the jackpot random value at the time of winning detection is the jackpot value)
, a specific result mode (special result mode) according to the display pattern as a result of the special figure fluctuation display game
is derived, and it becomes a big hit state (special game state). 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, in the special variable prize winning device 39, the special prize winning port solenoid 39b (see FIG. 3) is energized, so that the special prize winning port is changed from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds).
In other words, the big winning opening provided in the special variable winning device 39 opens wide for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of game balls win, and during this time the player is given the privilege of being able to win a lot of game balls. be.

In addition, the special figure 1 indicator 51 and the special figure 2 indicator 52 may be configured as separate indicators or may be configured as the same indicator, but each special figure variation display game is not executed at the same time. is set to

Regarding the decorative special figure variation display game on the display device 41, the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game may be executed on separate display devices or separate display areas, or the same display may be performed. You may make it perform by a device or a display area. In this case, the decoration special figure variation display games corresponding to the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game are not executed at the same time. In addition, the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are designed to be executed in the order in which the winning (that is, start memory) occurred (winning order digestion), special figure 1 variable display game and / or When the start memory of the special figure 2 variation display game occurs and the execution of the special figure variation display game becomes possible, the variation display game based on the oldest start memory is performed. In addition, in the specific gaming state (time saving state, probability variable state, general electricity support), the special figure 2 variable display game may be executed with priority over the special figure 1 variable display game, and the special figure 1
When the start memory of the variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game exists and the execution of the special figure variation display game becomes possible, the special figure 2 variation display game may be performed.

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

In addition, although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the first starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37 or in the third starting winning port 42 (
The first starting port 2 switch 37a-1 or the second starting port 2 switch 37a-2), the gate switch 34a, the prize winning port switch 35a, and the count switch 39a are provided with coils for magnetic detection, and metal is attached to the coils. A non-contact magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) is used to detect a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when it approaches. In addition, the glass frame open detection switch 63 and the front frame (game frame) provided on the glass frame 15 etc. of the game machine 10
A microswitch having a mechanical contact can be used for the front frame open detection switch 64 (body frame open detection switch) provided in 12 or the like.

[Game control device]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the game control system of the game machine 10. As shown in FIG. The game machine 10 is a game control device 10
0 (main board), the game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) that controls the game in general, and has a CPU section having a game microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a game microcomputer) 111. 110, an input section 120 having an input port, an output section 130 having an output port and a driver, etc., and a data bus 140 connecting between the CPU section 110, the input section 120 and the output section 130, and the like.

The CPU unit 110 includes a gaming microcomputer (CP) called an amusement chip (IC).
U) 111, and an oscillator circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 for generating an operating clock for the CPU, a timer interrupt, a reference clock for the random number generation circuit, and the like. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as solenoids and motors driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with DC32V, DC12V, and DC5 generated by the power supply device 400.
A DC voltage of a predetermined level, such as V, is supplied and enabled.

The power supply device 400 includes an ACDC converter that generates a DC voltage of 32V from a 24V AC power supply, a DC-DC converter that generates a DC voltage of a lower level such as 12V or 5V from a voltage of 32V DC, and a normal power supply unit 410. , gaming microcomputer 11
It has a backup power supply unit 420 that supplies power supply voltage to the internal RAM of 1 at the time of power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit, and control signals such as power failure monitoring signals and reset signals that inform the game control device 100 of power failure occurrence and recovery. and a control signal generator 430 for generating and outputting the .

In this embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100,
The backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 may be configured to be provided on a separate substrate or integrally with the game control device 100, that is, on the main 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 section 420 and the control signal generation section 43 are mounted on a board different from the power supply device 400 or the main board as in the embodiment.
By providing 0, the cost can be reduced by excluding it from the object of replacement.

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

Also, the game control device 100 is provided with a RAM initialization switch 112 . RAM
When the initialization switch 112 is pressed and turned on, an initialization switch signal is generated,
Based on this, the RAM 111c in the game microcomputer 111 and the RA in the payout control device 200
A process of forcibly initializing the information stored in M 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 the game microcomputer 1
It is read repeatedly in the main loop of the main program executed by 11. A reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

Also, the game control device 100 (main board) is provided with a setting key switch 93 . When the setting key switch 93 is turned on by an operator's rotating operation or the like, the probability setting value (setting value) corresponding to the setting regarding the game condition (game) can be changed. The RAM initialization switch 112 can also be used as a set value change switch that can change the probability set value according to the operator's operation. In this embodiment, the probability setting value is a setting value for setting the winning probability such as a big hit probability or a small win probability (only when there is a small win), but other game conditions other than the probability (such as production) can also be changed according to the probability setting value. Setting key switch 93 and RAM
The initialization switch 112 constitutes setting changing means (setting changing device 43) capable of changing settings (probability setting values) relating to game conditions. Instead of the RAM initialization switch 112, another switch may also serve as the set value change switch, or a unique set value change switch may be provided exclusively.

The setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are arranged on the game control device 100 inside the game machine 10 so that they cannot be operated (inaccessible positions) unless the front frame 12 (body frame) is opened. be done. That is, general players cannot access and operate the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 .

As will be described later, when the game machine 10 is turned on (recovery from power failure, power recovery), the game machine 10 sets the probability setting value according to the ON/OFF states 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 probability setting values can be confirmed.

In the present embodiment, the probability setting value is defined, for example, in six stages, and probability setting value 1 (setting 1
), probability setting value 2 (setting 2), probability setting value 3 (setting 3), probability setting value 4 (setting 4), probability setting value 5 (setting 5), and probability setting value 6 (setting 6). In general, setting 1 is the most unfavorable setting for the player and setting 6 is the most favorable 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, each time the operator presses the RAM initialization switch 112, the working setting value (setting) in the working setting value area is changed 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) → It is changed as follows. Thus, the RAM initialization switch 112 also functions as a set value change switch. For the convenience of explanation, work setting values 0 to 5 are provided corresponding to probability setting values 1 to 6, respectively, in the setting change state (setting change mode), but the work setting values and probability setting values are the same. They may be treated as the same by aligning them to a numerical range (ie, 0 to 5 or 1 to 6) (making the working set value and the probability set value the same numerical value).

Instead of operating the RAM initialization switch 112 (setting value change 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 six stages. The performance display device 152, which is a 4-digit 7-segment type (8-segment type including dot Dp) display, displays the probability setting values for display corresponding to the selected working setting values 0 to 5, for example. etc.

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

The ROM 111b non-volatilely stores constant information (programs, fixed data, determination values of various random numbers, etc.) for game control. The RAM 111c is used as a work area for the CPU 111a during game control and as a storage area for various signals and random numbers. can be held and stored. An electrically rewritable non-volatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used as the ROM 111b or RAM 111c.

Further, the ROM 111b stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the content of the effect, the presence or absence of the occurrence of the ready-to-win state, and the like. The fluctuation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111a to refer to the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as start memory to determine the fluctuation pattern. In addition, the variation pattern table includes a winning variation pattern table selected when the result is a loss, a big hit variation pattern table selected when the result is a big hit, and the like. Furthermore, these pattern tables include tables for determining the second half fluctuation pattern, which is the fluctuation pattern after reaching the reach state (second half fluctuation group table, second half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.), fluctuation before reaching the reach state Tables for determining the first half variation pattern (first half variation group table, first half variation pattern selection table, etc.) are included.

Here, reach (reach state) means that the display device has a display device whose display state can be changed, the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are determined in advance. A game state (special game state) in which the game state is advantageous to the player when the special result mode is reached.
In the gaming machine 10, at a stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed
A display state in which a display result that has already been derived and displayed satisfies the conditions for becoming a special result mode. In other words, the ready-to-reach state means that even when the variable display control of the display device progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed, the display conditions for the special result mode are not met. It refers to a display mode that does not exist. And, for example, a state in which variable display is performed using a plurality of variable display areas while maintaining a state in which the special result modes are uniform (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. In addition, 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 means a display state when at least some of the display results of a plurality of variable display areas that are present satisfy the conditions for the special result mode.

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

The ready-to-win state includes a plurality of ready-to-win effects, and the systems (types) of ready-to-win effects with different possibilities (different expectations) of deriving a special result mode (jackpot mode) are normal reach (N reach), Special 1 reach (SP1 reach), Special 2 reach (SP
2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and premier reach.
The degree of expectation (expected value) of the ready-to-win performance is set to increase in the order of no reach<normal reach<special 1 reach<special 2 reach<special 3 reach<premier reach. Also, the ready-to-win state is included in the variable display mode at least when the special result mode is derived in the special figure variable display game (when the game becomes a big hit). That is, it may be included in the variation display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variation display game (when it becomes a loss). Therefore, the state in which the ready-to-win state has occurred is a state with a high possibility of winning a big hit compared to the case in which the ready-to-win state has not occurred.

In addition, the degree of expectation of the production (notice) suggests the probability that the production will be a big hit when the production is selected, the selection rate of the production when it is a big hit, and the production when it is not a big hit (when it is lost). It can be calculated based on the selectivity or 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 or the effect control device 300, or to generate and output a drive signal for a solenoid or a display device, and output the game machine. 10 overall control. In addition, although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 generates a jackpot random number for determining a jackpot in a special figure variation display game, a jackpot pattern random number for determining a jackpot pattern, and a small hit pattern for determining a small hit pattern. Pattern random numbers (only if there is a small hit), fluctuation pattern random numbers, etc. 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 oscillation signal from the oscillation circuit 113 (
A clock generator is provided for generating a timer interrupt signal with a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 msec (milliseconds)) for the CPU 111a based on the original clock signal) and a clock for giving the update timing of the random number generation circuit.

In addition, the CPU 111a uses the ROM 111b in processing related to the special figure variation display game.
Any one variation pattern table is acquired from among a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the . Specifically, the CPU 111a, the game result of the special figure fluctuation display game (big hit or lose), the probability state of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state (normal probability state or high probability state), the number of starting memories Any one variation pattern table is selected and acquired from among a plurality of variation pattern tables based on the above. Here, the CPU 11
1a constitutes variation distribution information acquiring means for acquiring any one variation pattern table among a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in ROM 111b when executing a special figure variation display game.

The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, etc., and drives a 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 produce a 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 rental request signal from the card unit 600, and performs control for paying out the rental balls.

The input unit 120 of the game control device 100 includes a radio wave sensor 62 (board radio wave sensor) that detects the emission of radio waves to the game machine, a gate switch 34a of the normal figure start gate 34, a start opening 1 in the first start winning opening 36 Switch 36a, inside the second start winning port 37 (normal variable winning device) and the third
Starting opening 2 switch 37a (first starting opening 2 switch 37a-1 and second starting opening 2 switch 37a-2 (starting opening 3 switch)) in starting opening 42, winning opening switch 35a of general winning opening 35 , is connected to the big winning opening switch 39a of the special variable winning device 39, and a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches is input, and a positive logic signal of 0V-5V is input. Interface chip (proximity I/F) 121 that converts to
is provided.

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

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 read into the game microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the detection signals of the gate switch 34a, the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, the prize winning port switch 35a, and the big winning port switch 39a are input to the third input port 124. .

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

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

Further, the second input port 123 receives the detection signal of the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 61 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 or the like, and the glass frame opening detection signal provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10 or the like. Switch 63, a signal from the front frame open detection switch 64 (main body frame open detection switch) provided on the front frame 12 (main body frame), etc., vibration sensor 6 for detecting vibration of game machine 10
5 is input.

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

In addition, 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 through the relay board 70 to a test fire test device (not shown). Further, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the detection signals of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a are configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 111 in addition to the 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 12 V in addition to a voltage of 5 V required for normal IC operation from the power supply device 400. It's becoming

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

In addition, the input unit 120 receives a frame radio fraud signal output from the payout control device 200, a payout busy signal, a status signal indicating payout abnormality, a shoot ball cut switch signal indicating a shortage of game balls before payout, and an overflow. Overflow switch signal, touch switch signal based on the input of the touch switch provided on the operation handle 24, RAM initialization switch 1
A first input port 122 is provided for taking in signals from 12 and supplying them to the gaming microcomputer 111 via a data bus 140 . The overflow switch signal is a signal that is output when it is detected that the lower tray 23 is filled with a predetermined amount or more of game balls (that the tray is full). The frame radio wave illegal signal is a signal output based on the detection of radio waves by a frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12 (body frame). This 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 game microcomputer 111 and the like. It has the function of removing noise from
A power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 is once input to the first input port 122 and taken into the game microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140 . That is, they are treated as signals equivalent to the signals from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals for receiving signals from the outside provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited.

On the other hand, the reset signal RST noise-removed by the Schmidt buffer 125 is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the game microcomputer 111, and the output section 13
0 to each port. In addition, by outputting the reset signal RST directly to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, the test-firing test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test-firing test apparatus is turned off. is configured as

Also, the reset signal RST may be configured to be output to the test-firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 . Note that the reset signal RST is applied to the ports 122 and 123 of the input section 120.
, 124. The data set to each port of the output section 130 by the game microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RST is input must be reset to prevent malfunction of the system. This is because the data read by the game microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded when the game microcomputer 111 is reset.

The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 132 arranged on a communication path from the game microcomputer 111 to the effect control device 300 and a communication path from the game microcomputer 111 to the payout control device 200 . Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 by serial communication. In addition, it is made into the one-way communication which made it impossible to input a signal to the game control apparatus 100 from the production control apparatus 300 side.

In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and transmits data for notifying the special symbol pattern information of the variable display game to a test firing test device of an accredited organization (not shown), a signal indicating the probability state of the big hit, and the like via the relay board 70. A buffer 133 for output is configured to be mountable. The buffer 133 is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko game machine as an actual machine (mass-produced product) installed in amusement arcades. A detection signal of a switch that does not need to be processed, such as a starting 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, detection signals such as those from the magnetic sensor switch 61 and the radio wave sensor 62, which cannot be directly supplied to the test-firing test device, are temporarily taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information. An error signal indicating that it is not possible is supplied from the data bus 140 through the buffer 133 and the relay board 70 to the test-firing test apparatus.

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 the signal line of the detection signal of the switch that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. there is The game microcomputer 11 is connected to the port on the relay board 70.
A chip enable signal CE output from 1 is also supplied, and signals of ports selectively controlled by the signal CE are supplied to the test-firing apparatus.

The output unit 130 also includes a solenoid (universal electric solenoid) 37c connected to the data bus 140 for opening the normal variable winning device 37, a large winning opening solenoid 39b (large winning opening solenoid) for opening the special variable winning device 39, A second output port 134 is provided for outputting opening/closing data for the lever solenoid 86b that operates the lever to open the specific area 86. As shown in FIG.

The output unit 130 also includes a third output port 135 for outputting ON/OFF data of the segment line to which the anode terminals of the LEDs are connected in accordance with the content to be displayed on the collective display device 50 , and the collective display device 50 . ON/ON of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of
A fourth output port 136 is provided for outputting OFF data.

Also, the output unit 130 outputs information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal 71 .
A fifth output port 137 is provided for outputting to. The external information terminal 71 is provided with a photorelay, and can be connected to, for example, an external device (information collection terminal, game hall internal management device (hall computer), etc.) installed in the game parlor, so that information on the game machine 10 can be sent to an external device. It is ready to be fed to the device. Also, a firing permission signal is output from the fifth output port 137 to the payout control device 200 via the Schmitt buffer 132 .

Further, the output unit 130 includes a general-purpose solenoid 37 output from a second output port 134.
A first driver (driving circuit) 138a that receives an open/close data signal for the large winning opening solenoid 39b and the like to generate and output a solenoid drive signal, and a current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the third output port 135 A second driver 138b for outputting an ON/OFF drive signal for the segment line, a third driver 138c for outputting an ON/OFF drive signal for the digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50 output from the fourth output port 136, Fifth output port 13
7 outputs to an external information terminal 71 an external information signal to be supplied to an external device such as a management device.
A driver 138d is provided.

DC 32V is supplied from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage to the first driver 138a so as to drive a solenoid that operates at 32V. Also, the collective display device 50
DC 12V is supplied to the second driver 138b that drives the segment line. The third driver 138c, which drives the digit lines, draws current from the digit lines according to display data, so the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V.

A second driver 138b that outputs 12 V supplies a current to the anode terminal of the LED via a segment line, and a third driver 138c that outputs a ground potential draws current from the cathode terminal via a digit line. L selected sequentially with
A power supply voltage flows through the ED to light it up. The fourth driver 138d, which outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal 71, is supplied with DC 12V to give the external information signal a level of 12V. The buffer 133, the second output port 134, the first driver 138a, etc. may be provided on the output section 130 of the game control device 100, that is, not on the main board but on the relay board 70 side.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as the identification code and program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 500 . photocoupler 13
9 is configured to allow two-way communication so that the game microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 by serial communication. It should be noted that since the transmission and reception of such data is performed using a serial communication terminal of the game microcomputer 111 as in a normal general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as the input ports 122, 123, and 124 are not provided.

Furthermore, the output unit 130 receives serial data (control data, lighting pattern data, character code, etc.) output from the second output port 134, and outputs a performance display device 152 (status display device). A driver 150 is provided for driving. In this embodiment, the performance display device 152 consists of a plurality (four) of 7-segment type (8-segment type including dots Dp) indicators (LED lamps), and the driver 150 is an LED driver. is not limited to

The performance display device 152 is provided on the game control device 100 (main board).
It may be provided in other places. For example, the performance display device 152 can display a display probability setting value, a role ratio, a ball output rate, and the number of discharged balls as the performance display.

Here, the number of discharged balls is the number of game balls discharged from the game area 32 (also called the number of out balls).
is the sum of the number of game balls that have passed through the winning hole (the number of winning prizes) and the number of game balls that have passed through the out hole 30b. The number of ejected balls is counted by counting the signal of the out ball detection switch 74 etc.
can be obtained by In this 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 opening 37 (second starting winning opening, starting opening 2
), a starting winning opening 42 (third starting winning opening, starting opening 3), and a special variable winning opening 39 (large winning opening).

The ball output rate is the ratio (percentage) of the total number of prize balls to the number of discharged balls (or the number of fired balls),
Number of acquired balls / number of discharged balls) x 100 (%). That is, the ball output rate is the number of winning balls (total number of prize balls) per 100 discharged balls.

For example, the role ratio is the total number of prize balls (total number of prize balls) obtained by entering a prize slot for a predetermined period (for example, from the power-on of the gaming machine 10 to the present). It is the ratio (%) (=so-called continuous role ratio) of the number of prize balls (number of winning balls by role) obtained by winning the big prize mouth. In addition, the role ratio may be the ratio of the number of prize balls (during the big win state and the small win state) obtained by winning the big prize hole out of the total number of prize balls (= big prize hole ratio). , or the ratio of the number of prize balls obtained by winning the big winning opening and the normal variable winning device 37 (second start winning opening) (= the so-called role ratio (total role ratio )).

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

The effect control device 300 is an amusement chip (IC
), and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display on the display device 41 according to commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311. , and a sound source LSI 314 for controlling sound output in order to reproduce various melodies and sound effects from the speaker 19 .

The main control microcomputer 311 stores programs executed by the CPU and various data.
A program ROM 321 consisting of a ROM (programmable read only memory), a RAM 322 that provides a work area, and an Fe that can retain memory contents even if power is not supplied during a power failure.
A RAM 323 is connected to an RTC (real-time clock) 338 that forms a timekeeping means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year/month/day, day of the week, time, etc.). A RAM that provides a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311 .

A WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311 . The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes commands from the game microcomputer 111 , determines the content of the effect, instructs the VDP 312 on the content of the output video,
It performs processing such as instructing playback sound to, lighting decorative lamps, driving control of motors and solenoids, and managing performance time.

The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a that provides a work area, and a scaler 312b that enlarges and reduces images. The VDP 312 also includes an image ROM 325 storing character images and video data, and an ultra-high-speed VRAM (video RAM) used to develop and process image data such as characters read from the image ROM 325. ) 326 are connected.

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

From VDP 312 to main control microcomputer 311, a vertical synchronizing signal VSYN for synchronizing the image of display device 41 with lighting of decoration lamps provided on glass frame 15 and game board 30 is transmitted.
C. Synchronization signal STS that provides data transmission timing is input. Note that VDP312
to the main control microcomputer 311. Interrupt signals INT0 to n to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing to the VRAM and a wait to notify that it is waiting for reception of commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 A signal WAIT or the like is also input.

The effect control device 300 is provided with a signal conversion circuit 313 that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by the LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method. Video data, a horizontal synchronization signal HSYNC and a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC are input from the VDP 312 to the signal conversion circuit 313 , and the 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 storing audio data is connected to the sound source LSI 314 . The main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 are connected via an address/data bus 340 . Also, an interrupt signal INT is sent from the tone generator LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311.
is entered. The effect control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier for driving the upper speaker 19 a provided on the glass frame 15 and the lower speaker 19 b provided on the front frame 12 . The generated sound is output from the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b through the amplifier circuit 337. FIG.

Also, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I/F) 331 for receiving commands transmitted from the game control device 100 . Command I/F3
Via 31, received decoration special figure pending number command, decoration special figure command, variation command, stop information command, etc. transmitted from game control device 100 to production control device 300 as production control command signal (production command). . The game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 is DC5
V, and since 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.

In addition, the effect control device 300 includes a board decoration LED control circuit 332 that drives and controls a board decoration device 46 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), A frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 or the like) having an LED (light emitting diode) provided, and a game board 3
0 (including the center case 40).
A board production movable body control circuit 334 is provided for driving and controlling a movable accessory that enhances the production effect in cooperation with the production display in the game. Note that the board decoration device 46 includes the lamp display device 8 described above.
0 may be included.

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

Furthermore, the effect control device 300 includes a effect button switch 25a built into 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 inside the board effect device 44. A function of detecting the on/off state of the production accessory switch 47 (production motor switch) that detects the initial position etc. and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311, and a volume control switch provided in the production control device 300 A switch input circuit 336 is provided for detecting the state of 335 and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 .

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 is the effect control device 300 having the configuration as described above.
32 VDC for driving motors and solenoids, 12 VDC for driving motors and LEDs, 32 VDC for driving motors and solenoids, and 12 VDC for driving motors and LEDs. DC5, which is the power supply voltage of the command I/F 331
In addition to V, it is configured to generate a voltage of DC 15V for driving motors, LEDs, and speakers.

Furthermore, when using an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3V or 1.2V as the main control microcomputer 311, a DC- A DC converter is provided in the performance control device 300 . In addition, DC-
A DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410 .

The reset signal generated by the control signal generator 430 of the power supply device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to reset the device. In addition, VDP 312 (VDRESET signal), tone generator LSI 314
, an amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) for driving a speaker, and control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET signal) for driving and controlling lamps, motors, etc., to reset them. In addition, the effect control device 300 includes a cooling FA for cooling various parts of the game machine 10
N45 is connected, and cooling FAN45 drives in the state where the power supply of production control device 300 was turned on.

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described. Game control device 1
The CPU 111a of the 00 game microcomputer 111 extracts a random value for determining a hit in a normal game based on the input of the game ball detection signal from the gate switch 34a provided in the normal game starting gate 34, and stores it in the ROM 111b. It is compared with the judgment value that is set, and the hit or miss of the normal pattern fluctuation display game is judged.

Then, after the identification symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined period of time on the normal pattern display device 53, the normal pattern fluctuation display game is displayed in a stopped manner. If the result of the normal pattern fluctuation display game is a hit, a special result mode is displayed on the normal pattern display device 53, the general electric solenoid 37c is operated, and the movable member 37b of the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37 is held for a predetermined time (for example, , 0.3 seconds) The opening control is performed as described above. That is, the game control device 100 serves as conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). In addition, when the result of the normal pattern variation display game is a loss, the normal pattern display device 53 is controlled to display the result mode of the loss.

In addition, 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, the starting winning prize (starting memory) is stored, and based on the starting memory, the special figure 1 fluctuation display game big hit determination The random number for use is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111b to determine the hit or miss of the special figure 1 variable display game.

In addition, the starting opening 2 switch 3 provided in the normal variable winning device 37 or the third starting winning opening 42
The start memory is stored based on the input of the game ball detection signal from 7a, and based on the start memory, the random value for judging the big hit of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is extracted and compared with the judgment value stored in the ROM 111b. , Determine the hit or miss of the special figure 2 variable display game.

And CPU111a of the game control apparatus 100 outputs the control signal (production|presentation control command) containing the determination result of a special figure 1 fluctuation display game and a special figure 2 fluctuation display game to the production|presentation control apparatus 300. FIG. Then, after the identification symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display device 51 and the special figure 2 display device 52, a special figure variation display game that is stopped and displayed is displayed. That is, the game control device 100 performs the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball flowing down the game area 32 to the starting winning area (first starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning apparatus 37, third starting winning opening 42). It constitutes game control means for performing progress control.

Also, the effect control device 300 displays a decoration 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 . Furthermore, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, 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. In other words, the effect control device 300 serves as effect control means for controlling effects related to games (such as variable display games).

Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is hit, the CPU 111a of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 indicator 51 and the special figure 2 indicator 52, and generates a special game state. Let In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111a
For example, the opening/closing door 39c of the special variable winning device 39 is opened by the large winning opening solenoid 39b, and control is performed to enable the inflow of game balls into the large winning opening.

Then, either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the big winning opening, or a predetermined openable time (for example, 27 seconds or 0.05 seconds) elapses after the opening of the big winning opening. 1 round (R) is to open the big winning opening until the condition is achieved, and this is continued (repeated) control (cycle game) for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times, 11 times or 2 times). I do. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a large winning opening opening/closing control means for controlling opening and closing of the large winning opening when the stop result mode becomes the special result mode. In addition, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is lost, the special figure 1 display device 51 and the special figure 2 display device 52 are controlled to display the result mode of the loss.

Further, the game control device 100 can generate a high-probability state as a game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. The high probability state (variable state) is
It is a state in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than in the normal probability state. In addition, even if it becomes a high probability state based on the result mode of any special figure variation display game of the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game, the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game Both are high probability states.

Further, the game control device 100 can generate a time-saving state (specific game state) as a game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In the time reduction state, control is performed to put the normal figure fluctuation display game and the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37 in the time reduction operation state, and the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37 per unit time is higher than when the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37 is in the normal operation state. is controlled so that the opening time of the is substantially increased, so it becomes a general electricity support state.
In addition, even in the high-probability state (normal probability state) except for the latent probability state, the normal power supply support is performed in a time-saving state.

For example, in the time saving state, the execution time of the above-mentioned normal pattern fluctuation display game (normal pattern fluctuation time)
to a second variable display time that is shorter than the normal first variable display time (eg, 10000 msec becomes 1000 msec). In addition, in the time saving state, the execution time of the special figure variation display game (special figure variation time) is also shortened than usual, and the time shortening variation of the special figure variation display game is also performed.

In addition, in the time-saving state, the normal pattern stop time to display the results of the normal pattern fluctuation display game is the first
A second stop time (eg 704 msec) shorter than the stop time (eg 1604 msec)
It is possible to control so that

In addition, in the time saving state, when the normal fluctuation display game results in a win and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened, the opening time (general electric opening time) is the first opening time (for example, 100 msec) in the normal state. It is possible to control the second opening time (for example, 1352 msec) to be longer.

In addition, in the time saving state, the number of openings of the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37 (the number of openings of the general electric power) is greater than the first number of openings (for example, 2 times) for one hit result of the normal figure fluctuation display game. It is possible to set the second number of openings to (eg, 4 times). In addition, in the time-saving state, it is possible to make the probability of a winning result in the normal pattern variation display game (normal pattern probability) higher than the normal probability (low probability) in the normal operation state.

In the time saving state, the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is in the open state by changing one or more of the normal pattern fluctuation time, the normal pattern stop time, the normal pattern open number of times, the normal pattern open time, and the normal pattern probability. Make the conversion time longer than usual. Thus, in the time-saving state, winning to the normal variable prize winning device 37 becomes easier than in the normal game state, and the number of executions of the special figure variable display game per unit time can be increased more than in the normal game state. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of time-saving states with different things to be changed. Also, in the normal operating state, the movable member 3
It may be set so as not to open 7b (normal pattern probability is 0). Alternatively, either the first opening mode or the second opening mode may be selected when a win is achieved. In this case, the selection probabilities of the first open mode and the second open mode may be different. Also, the high probability state and the time saving state can be generated independently of each other, both can be generated at the same time, or only one of them can be generated.

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

When the power is turned on, if the RAM initialization switch 112 and the setting key switch 93 are turned on, the setting variable state (setting change state, setting change mode) in which the probability setting value (setting value) can be changed is entered. (see A1027-A1036 in FIG. 5B and FIG. 6B).

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

When the power is turned on, although the setting key switch 93 is off, the RAM initialization switch 11
2 is turned on, transition to the RAM initialization state (RAM clear mode);
AM initialization processing (RAM clearing processing) is executed to initialize the RAM 111c (see A1042-1044 in FIG. 5B).

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

[Control of game control device]
The control of the gaming machine that performs such games will be described below. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. The control processing by the game microcomputer 111 mainly consists of main processing shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 9 which is performed at predetermined time intervals (for example, 4 msec).

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

As shown in FIG. 5A, when starting the main process, the game control device 100 first executes a process of prohibiting an interrupt (A1001). Furthermore, a stack pointer setting process is executed to set a stack pointer, which is the top address of the area where the values of registers and the like are saved when an interrupt occurs (A1002).

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

Next, the game control device 100 outputs a signal for prohibiting the firing and sets the firing permission signal to the prohibited state (A1005). When at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 outputs a signal for prohibiting the shooting, the shooting permission signal is set to the prohibited state, and the shooting 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, signals from the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are read.

Furthermore, the game control device 100 sets a power delay timer (A1007). A game control device 1 serving as main control means by setting a predetermined initial value in a power delay timer
00 to perform various controls according to the instructions from the sub-control means (e.g., payout control device 200 and effect control device 300) to wait until the program is normally started (e.g., 3
seconds) is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, if the game control device 100 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, the slave control device can avoid missing commands. That is, the game control device 100 delays the activation of the main control means (game control device 100) when the power is turned on, and the sub-control devices (payout control device 200, effect control device 3
00 etc.) for setting a predetermined waiting time for waiting for activation.

In addition, the power supply delay timer clocks time using a storage area that is not subject to RAM validity determination (checksum calculation) (RAM area not subject to validity determination, registers, or the like). As a result, when calculating check data such as the checksum of the RAM area,
Since it is not necessary to perform calculation while excluding the AM region, it is possible to prevent the control from becoming complicated when the power is turned on.

By reading the states of the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 before the standby time starts, 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 are operated after the standby time has elapsed, or the power is turned on. It is necessary to keep operating the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 until the waiting time elapses. However, by reading the state before the start of the standby time, even without performing such troublesome operations, a situation in which the operation of the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 performed when the power is turned on can be prevented. can be prevented.

When the power delay timer is set (A1007), the game control device 100 executes the timing of the waiting time and the process of monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the waiting time (from A1008 to A
1010).

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, and determines whether or not a power failure has occurred. (A1008). If a power failure occurs (the result of A1008 is "Y"), wait until the game machine is powered off.

If the game control device 100 does not have a power failure (result of A1008 is "N")
, the power-on delay timer is updated by -1 (A1009), and it is determined whether or not the value of the timer is 0 (A1010). If the timer value is not 0 (the result of A1010 is "N"), that is, if the standby time has not expired, the process returns to step A1008.

That is, the game control device 100 serves as power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of power failure during a predetermined waiting time. As a result, it is possible to cope with a power failure that occurs during the period in which the activation of the game control device 100, which constitutes the main control means, is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with troubles at the time of turning on the power. Note that access to the RAM is not permitted until the standby time is over, and the memory contents of the previous power shutdown are still retained, so backup processing, etc. will be performed when a power failure occurs here. No need. Therefore, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, there is no need to back up the RAM, and the burden of control can be reduced.

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

Next, the game control device 100 sets a serial port (a port pre-installed in the game microcomputer 111, which is used for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 in this embodiment) (A1013 ).

Further, the driver 150 that drives the performance display device 152 (status display device) may be initialized here. The game control device 100 writes a command including control data corresponding to the content of the initial settings 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 initial setting. The duty ratio corresponds to the brightness of each LED (each segment) of performance display device 152 . The game control device 100 sets the number of digits to be used for 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 generates a CTC (Counter/Timer C) that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the game microcomputer 111 (clock generator).
ircuit) Activate the circuit (A1014). Incidentally, the CTC circuit is provided in the clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111 . The clock generator includes a frequency dividing circuit that divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113, and a CP based on the frequency-divided signal.
For U111a, there is provided a CTC circuit that generates a signal CTC that provides a timer interrupt signal with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) and a random number update trigger that is supplied to the random number generation circuit.

Then, the game control device 100, RAM (here RAM111c) indicating the abnormality of RA
The M abnormality flag is set (A1015). Here, a flag indicating an anomaly is temporarily 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). And if it is normal (A101
6 is "Y"), it is determined whether or not the value of power failure inspection area 2 in RWM is normal power failure inspection area check data (A1017).

Furthermore, the game control device 100, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (result of A1017 is "Y"), a checksum for calculating a checksum of a predetermined area (for example, game control work area) in the RWM Calculation processing is executed (A1018), and it is determined whether or not the calculated checksum matches the checksum at power-off (A1019). If the checksums match (the result of A1019 is "Y"), the RAM is normal, indicating that the RAM is abnormal.
Clear the abnormal flag (A1020). After that, the process proceeds to step A1021.

In addition, the game control device 100, if it is determined 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"), if the checksum does not match (the result of A1019 is "N"), the process proceeds to step A1021 without clearing the RAM abnormality flag.

Next, the game control device 100 uses 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 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 resets the RAM (RAM
111c) is determined whether or not the RAM abnormality flag indicating the abnormality is set (A102).
2). If 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). If the probability setting changing flag is not set (result of A1023 is "N"), step A103
1-Probability setting confirmation process in A1037 (setting confirmation state, setting confirmation mode), RAM initialization process (RAM clear process) in steps A1041-1044, or step A1
041, A1045, and A1046 are executed when the power is turned on (when the power is restored).

Game control device 100, when the probability setting changing flag is set (A1023
result is "Y"), a command of main abnormality error notification for notifying that there is an abnormality in the game control device 100 (main board, main board) is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (A1024)
. The effect control device 300 that has received the command of the main abnormality error notification is the game control device 10
0 anomaly is notified.

Subsequently, the game control device 100 displays the 7-segment display data when the game is stopped ("E1
error display data) is output to the driver 150 of the performance display device 152 so as to be displayed on the performance display device 152 (A1025). Then, ON data of a security signal for notifying the abnormality to an external device (playground internal management device (hall computer), information collecting terminal, etc.) is output to the external information terminal 71 (A1026). Here, even if the information about the big win remains in the RAM 111c, other signals to the external information terminal 71 such as the big win signal are kept off. After that, the processing of steps A1025 and A1026 is repeated to wait, and the setting change operation (setting key switch 93 and RAM initialization switch 1) is performed again.
12) and wait for the power to be turned on. It should be noted that, while waiting to repeat the processing of steps A1025 and A1026 and waiting, the interrupt remains prohibited (A1001), timer interrupt processing that can execute special figure 1, 2 game processing and general figure game processing (FIG. 7) cannot be executed, games (special figure fluctuation display game, normal figure fluctuation display game) cannot be executed.

In this way, setting change operations (setting key switch 93 and RAM initialization switch 112
If the probability setting changing flag is set even though the two ON operations are not executed, it is assumed that there is an abnormality, and the processing of A1024 to A1026 is executed. For example, if 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 is not performed. be.

On the other hand, the game control device 100, even when the RAM abnormality flag is set (A102
The result of 2 is "Y"), the main abnormality error notification command for notifying that there is an abnormality in the game control device 100 (main board) is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (A1024), and the 7 segments when the game is stopped. Display data ("E1" error display data) is output to the driver 150 of the performance display device 152 (A1025), and security signal ON data is output to the external information terminal 71 in order to notify the external device of the RAM abnormality. (A1026). It should be noted that, in the same manner as described above, even if the information about the big win remains in the RAM 111c, other signals to the external information terminal 71 such as the big win signal are kept off. Then steps A1025 and A10
26 is repeated and waited.

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). If the RAM error flag is set (the result of A1027 is "Y
”), since it is unclear whether the probability setting value is correct, the probability setting value stored in the probability setting value area of the RAM 111c is cleared to the initial value (for example, the minimum setting value “1”), and then (A1028 ), set the probability setting changing flag indicating that the probability setting is being changed (
A1029). If the RAM error flag is not set (the result of A1027 is "N
'), the probability setting change flag is set without clearing the probability setting value (A1029).
Next, a command during probability setting change is transmitted to the production control device 300 (production control board) (A1
030), the process proceeds to step A1034. In addition, the effect control device 300 that has received the command of changing the probability setting notifies the fact that the probability setting is being changed on the display device 41 or the like.

In the game control device 100, at least one of the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (the result of A1021 is "N"), and the RAM abnormality flag is not set (the result of A1022 is "N"). ), and if the probability setting changing flag is not set (the result of A1023 is "N"), it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 93 is on (A1031). When the setting key switch 93 is on (the result of A1031 is "Y"), the RAM initialization switch 112 is off, and the probability setting confirming (setting confirming state) process starts. A probability setting confirming flag indicating that the setting is being confirmed is set (A1032). Then, the production control device 30
0 (effect control board) (A1033), and the process proceeds to step A1034. In addition, the effect control device 300 that has received the command for changing the probability setting notifies the fact that the probability setting is being confirmed on the display device 41 or the like.

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

The game control device 100 first saves 128 ms (predetermined time) in the security signal control timer area in order to output the security signal during probability setting change and probability setting confirmation (A1034). The counting 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. The counting of the security signal control timer and the output of the security signal are executed in the external information editing process (A1321). The security signal is output for at least 50 ms during the probability setting change and the probability setting confirmation.

Next, the game control device 100 permits interruption (A1035). As a result, timer interrupt processing (FIG. 7) can be executed. Then, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 93 is off (A1036). If 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,
If a power failure has occurred (the result of A1037 is "Y"), steps A1055-A10
61 is executed when a power failure occurs.

In this way, as long as the setting key switch 93 is on and no power failure has occurred, the setting variable state (setting change state, setting change mode) in which the probability setting value can be changed, or the probability setting value can be confirmed. The setting confirmation state (setting confirmation mode) is continued.

On the other hand, the game control device 100, when the setting key switch 93 is off (A1036
The result is "Y"), prohibits the interruption (A1038), and transmits a command to end the notification to the effect control device 300 (effect control board) (A1039). In addition, the effect|presentation control apparatus 300 which received the command of the information completion|finish complete|finishes the information that it is during probability setting confirmation or probability setting change.

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 (A1040). If the probability setting changing flag is set (the result of A1040 is "Y"), that is, if the probability setting has been changed so far, RAM initialization processing (described later) of steps A1042 to A1044 is executed. do. On the other hand, if the probability setting changing flag is not set (the result of A1040 is "N"), that is, if the probability setting has been confirmed until now, when the power is turned on after step A1045 (when the power is restored) normal processing.

When the setting key switch 93 is off (the result of A1031 is "N"), the game control device 100 determines whether the RAM initialization switch 112 is on (A1041).
. When the RAM initialization switch 112 is on (result of A1041 is "Y"), RA
In M111c, the RAM area other than the probability setting value area for storing the probability setting value is set to 0.
Clear (A1042). That is, the game information stored in the RAM 111c is cleared to 0, except for the probability set values stored in the probability set value area. Furthermore, the above-mentioned probability setting changing flag is also cleared here. In addition to the probability setting value area, it is also possible to configure such that the stack area and unused area are not cleared, and the work area and stack area related to the performance information and its display (performance display) are not cleared. . The performance information is derived based on the number of prize balls obtained by winning. be.

Next, the game control device 100 saves the initial value at the time of RAM initialization in the area to be initialized (A1043). And, the command at the time of RAM initialization is transmitted to production control device 300 (production control board) (A1044), it moves to the processing of step A1047.

On the other hand, the game control device 100, when the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (A1
041 result is "N"), the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are both off, so normal power-on (power recovery) processing is started, and power failure recovery processing is executed ( A1045). For example, the initial value at the time of restoration from power failure (at the time of power restoration) is saved in the area to be initialized. In addition, the above-mentioned probability setting confirming flag is also cleared here. Next, the command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the processing number prepared for rationally executing the special game processing described later is transmitted to the production control device 300 (production control board) (A1046), step A10
47 is processed.

In addition, the command for RAM initialization transmitted in the process of step A1044 and the command for power failure recovery transmitted in the process of step A1046 include a model designation command indicating the type of game machine, special figures 1 and 2 pending Decoration special figure 1 reservation number command and decoration special figure 2 reservation number command indicating the number, probability information command indicating the presence or absence of probability state (high probability state or low probability state) and time saving state, special figure fluctuation in predetermined production mode It includes a number-of-effects information command indicating the number of times the display game has been executed, and a power failure recovery command indicating that the power has been turned on.

Furthermore, the command for RAM initialization and the command for power failure recovery include a setting value information command (probability setting value information commands) are included. The game control device 100 only needs to transmit the setting value information command to the production control device 300 only once when the power is restored (turned on), and thereafter, the production control device 300 refers to the setting value information stored by itself. You can control the production.

The command for RAM initialization includes a RAM initialization command (RAM clear command). The effect control device 300 that has received the RAM initialization command is, for example,
A customer waiting demonstration is displayed on the display device 41, and RAM
Notification of initialization (RAM clearing) is performed for 30 seconds. Further, the command for restoration from power failure includes a screen designation command for designating the display contents of the screen of the display device 41 . In addition, the command for specifying the screen is during normal processing for both special figures 1 and 2 (when neither fluctuating nor hitting)
, is a customer waiting demo command, otherwise it is a recovery screen command.

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

The bit permutation pattern is a method of permuting the bit arrangement of the extracted random numbers (arrangement before bit transposition in the upper row) in a predetermined order and storing it as a different bit arrangement (arrangement after bit transposition in the lower row). is a pattern that defines

In this embodiment, by replacing the bits of the random number according to the bit permutation pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken and the secrecy of the random number can be enhanced. The bit transposition pattern may be a single fixed pattern, or may be selected from a plurality of prepared patterns. In addition, the user may be able to set them arbitrarily.

After that, the game control device 100 extracts the value of a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit when the power is turned on, and corresponding various initial value random numbers Initial value (big hit design initial value random number), initial value of small hit design random number that determines the small hit design (small hit design initial value random number) (only if there is a small hit), hit random number that determines the hit of the general design Initial value (hit initial value random number), initial value of falling lottery random number used in falling lottery (falling lottery initial value random number), etc.) is saved in a predetermined area of RWM as a start value (A1048),
Allow interrupts (A1049). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111a used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes each time the power is turned on. By doing so, the regularity of the random numbers generated by the software can be broken, making it difficult for the player to acquire illegal random numbers.

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 destroying the regularity of the random numbers (A1050). Although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the jackpot random numbers, jackpot pattern random numbers, hit random numbers, and falling lottery random numbers are configured to be generated using random numbers generated in a 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 with a speed equal to or higher than the operating clock of the CPU. CTC output with the same period (CTC of timer interrupt processing (
It is a "slow counter" that is updated based on a CTC (CTC2)) that is different from CTC0).

In addition, in the jackpot pattern random number, winning pattern random number, and falling lottery random number, the so-called "initial value change method" is used to change the start value using each initial value random number (generated by software) each time the random number goes around. ing. Note that each random number may be updated by a counter with +1 or 1, or may be updated by a random method in which all values within a range appear separately without duplication until one round is completed. In other words, the jackpot random numbers are random numbers updated only by hardware, and the jackpot pattern random numbers, winning random numbers, and falling lottery random numbers are random numbers updated by hardware and software.

Subsequently, the game control device 100 prohibits interruption (A1051), and executes performance display editing processing for editing performance information and its display (performance display) (A1052). Here, performance information (accessory ratio, payout rate, etc.) may be calculated. Also, when the RAM abnormality flag is set in the register, the work area and stack area related to the performance information and its display (performance display) may be cleared (if not cleared in step A1042). After that, the interrupt is permitted (A1053). As a result, timer interrupt processing (FIG. 7) can be executed.

Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not a power outage has occurred (A1054).
If no power failure has occurred (the result of A1054 is "N"), the process returns to step A1050. As a result, the processing of steps A1050 to 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 the process at the time of power failure, temporarily prohibits interrupts (A1055), and outputs off data to all output ports ( 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 (A
1058). Further, checksum calculation processing is executed to calculate the checksum when the RWM is powered off (A1059), and the calculated checksum is saved (A1060).
. Finally, a process of prohibiting access to the RWM is executed (A1061), and the game machine waits until the power is cut off.

In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum when the power is shut off, it is possible to check whether the information stored in the RWM before the power shutoff has been correctly backed up. A decision can be made at the time of re-insertion.

[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). Timer interrupt processing is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111a. When a timer interrupt occurs in the game microcomputer 111, timer interrupt processing is started.

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

Next, the game control device 100 receives inputs from various sensors and switches, takes in signals,
That is, an input process for reading the state of each input port is executed (A1303). Next, based on the probability setting changing flag and the probability setting checking flag, it is determined whether the probability setting is being changed or the probability setting is being checked (A1304). If the probability setting is being changed or the probability setting is being confirmed (result of A1304 is "Y"), probability setting change/confirmation processing for changing or confirming the probability setting value is executed (A1305).

If the game control device 100 is neither changing the probability setting nor confirming the probability setting (A130
4 result is "N"), based on the output data set in various processes, output for driving control of actuators such as solenoids (for example, big winning opening solenoid 39b) and driving control of LEDs (light emission control) Processing is executed (A1306). Note that when a firing prohibition signal is output in the processing of step A1005 in the main processing, a firing permission signal is output by performing this output processing, and the firing permission signal can be set to a permission state.

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

Next, the game control device 100 determines whether abnormal ejection of game balls is occurring in the big winning opening (A1311). If the abnormal discharge occurrence flag is set by the abnormal discharge monitoring process (A1318), which will be described later, it can be determined that abnormal discharge is occurring. If the abnormal discharge is occurring (the result of A1311 is "Y"), the processing from step A1315 onwards is executed.

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

Next, the game control device 100 executes normal pattern game processing for performing processing related to the normal pattern fluctuation display game (A1313). A segment LED editing process is executed to drive the segment LED provided in the gaming machine 10 to display the special figure variation game and various information related to the game so as to display desired content (A1314).

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

Thereafter, the game control device 100 executes vibration fraud monitoring processing for monitoring fraud due to vibration based on the input from the vibration sensor 65 (A1317). Next, an abnormal ejection monitoring process for monitoring abnormal ejection from the big winning opening is executed (A1318). In the abnormal discharge monitoring process, abnormal discharge of the special variable prize winning device 39 is performed based on inputs from the special variable prize winning device 39 from the large winning prize opening switch 39a, the specific area switch 72 (V winning prize opening switch), and the remaining ball discharge port switch 73. is monitored, and an abnormal discharge flag is set when abnormal discharge occurs. It should be noted that the game ball that has passed through the large winning opening switch 39a of the special variable winning device 39 is the specific area switch 7
2 (V winning opening switch) or the remaining ball discharge opening switch 73 is discharged.

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

When the timer interrupt processing returns, the restoration of the interrupt disabled state and the restoration of the register bank designation are automatically performed. Alternatively, a process of returning the designation of the register bank to the 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 probability setting change/confirmation processing. In the probability setting change/confirm process, the probability setting value can be changed or confirmed.

The game control device 100 first determines whether the probability setting value is within the normal range (A2
401). The probability setting value here is stored in the probability setting value area of the RAM 111c.

Game control device 100, when the probability setting value is within the normal range (the result of A2401 is "
Y"), set the probability set value display data corresponding to the probability set value (A2402), and output it to the performance display device 152 via the driver 150 (A2404). If the probability setting value is not within the normal range (the result of A2401 is "N"), set the light-off data as the probability setting value display data (A2403), and output it to the performance display device 152 via the driver 150 (A
2404).

Here, the probability setting value display data is data of probability setting values for display 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 hall officials, etc., if the probability setting values are different but the same big hit probability (and small win probability), the display probability setting value is associated with the big win probability (and small win probability). can be the same. That is, the same display probability setting value may mean the same big win probability (and small win probability).

Next, the game control device 100 updates the security signal control timer by -1 if it is not 0 (A2405). The security signal control timer is set to 1 in step A1034.
28 ms (predetermined time). Subsequently, the external information terminal 71 outputs ON data of a security signal for informing an external device (game hall internal control device (hall computer), etc.) of the abnormality.
(A1026). Here, other signals to the external information terminal 71 such as the jackpot signal are kept off.

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

Game control device 100, when the probability setting changing flag is set (A2407
result is "Y"), that is, if the probability setting is being changed, it is determined whether or not it is the first timer interrupt process after power-on (A2408). If it is the first timer interrupt process after power-on (the result of A2408 is "Y"), the probability setting change/confirmation process is terminated. This is to prevent the probability setting value from being unintentionally updated when the RAM initialization switch 112 is kept pressed.

If the game control device 100 is not the first timer interrupt process after turning on the power (A240
8 is "N"), it is determined whether or not there is an input from the RAM initialization switch 112 (A2
409). If there is no input from the RAM initialization switch (the result of A2409 is "N"), the probability setting change/confirmation process is terminated.

When there is an input from the RAM initialization switch 112, the game control device 100 (A2409
result is "Y"), the work set value in the work set value area (in the RAM 111c or register) is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 5, and the probability in the probability set value area corresponding to the work set value The set values 1 to 6 are updated by +1 (A2410). As a result, the RAM initialization switch 112
Each time is operated, the probability setting value in the probability setting value area is updated by one. After that, the probability setting change/confirmation process is terminated. When entering the setting change mode, a value corresponding to the probability setting value read out from the probability setting value area (1 subtracted value) may be stored.

In the above description, each time the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated, the probability setting value in the probability setting value area is directly updated corresponding to the update of the working setting value. The probability setting value (setting value for work) during setting change is stored in the area, and when the setting key switch 93 is turned off and the setting change operation is completed (the result of A1036 is "Y").
”), a value corresponding to the work set value in the work set value area may be stored in the probability set value area for the first time. In this way, if a power failure occurs while changing settings (A1037
result is "Y"), the probability setting value (probability setting value stored in the probability setting value area) used for game control, performance control, etc. can be prevented from being changed by an unintended value.

[Special game processing]
Next, the details of the special figure game process (A1312) in the above timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing the procedure of special game processing. In the special figure game processing, monitoring of the input of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a, control of the entire processing relating to the special figure variation display game, and setting of the display of the special figure are performed.

The game control device 100 first executes a starting opening switch monitoring process for monitoring the winning of the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a (A2601). In the starting opening switch monitoring process, the starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning apparatus 37 forming the second starting winning opening, the starting winning opening 4
When the game ball wins in 2, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and the game result pre-judgment is performed to determine in advance the game result based on the winning at the stage before the start of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the winning. . Details of the starting port switch monitoring process will be described later.

Next, the game control device 100 executes a big winning opening switch monitoring process (A2602).
In the big winning opening switch monitoring process, detection of game balls by the count switch 39a provided in the special variable winning device 39 is monitored. In the big winning hole switch monitoring process, the game control device 100 prepares a big winning hole count command as a production command if there is an input to the big winning hole switch during the big winning hole opening process or the big winning hole remaining ball process. Then, the effect command setting process is executed, and the big winning hole count number is updated by +1 when the big winning hole opening process is in progress. Then, the game control device 100 sets the special game processing timer area when the number of large winning opening counts becomes the upper limit value (the number of game balls that can be won in one round. For example, "9" or "15") or more. 0 is cleared, and the big winning opening switch monitoring process is terminated. As a result, the big winning opening is closed and one round ends.

Next, the game control device 100 updates the special figure game processing timer by -1 if it is not 0 (1
is subtracted) (A2603). The special figure game processing timer is clocked by the interrupt period (4 msec) of the timer interrupt processing by -1 update. In addition, 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). When 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, when the special figure game processing timer is 0 (the result of A2604 is "
Y"), that is, if the time is up or has already timed up, the special game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to the process corresponding to the special game process number is set in the register (A2605). . Furthermore, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired using the special figure game sequence branch table (A2606).
Subsequently, a subroutine call is made according to the special game processing number, and game branch processing is executed according to the special game processing number (A2607).

If the game processing number is "0" at step A2607, the game control device 100
To monitor the start of fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game, set the start of fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game, set the effect, and set the information necessary for processing during the special figure fluctuation. Execute (A2608). In addition, the detail of a special figure usual process is later mentioned in FIG.

If the game processing number is "1" at step A2607, the game control device 100
And the setting of the stop display time of the special figure, the processing during the special figure fluctuation which performs the setting of the information necessary for performing the processing during the special figure display is executed (A2609). For example, in the special figure fluctuation process, set the 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, and set the processing number "2" related to the special figure display process Set and save in the special game processing number area.

If the game processing number is "2" at step A2607, the game control device 100
To set a fanfare command according to the type of the big win, set a fanfare time according to the opening pattern of the big win for each big win, and perform processing during the fanfare/interval if the game result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big win. Executes special figure display processing for setting necessary information etc. (A2610). For example, in special figure display processing, if the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, necessary information such as a fanfare command and fanfare time is set, and processing number "3" related to fanfare/interval processing is set. and save it in the special game processing number area. If the result of the special figure variation display game is not a big hit, the processing number "0" relating to the special figure normal processing is set and saved in the special figure game processing number area.

If the game processing number is "3" at step A2607, the game control device 100
Fanfare/interval processing for setting the opening time of the big winning opening, updating the number of openings, and setting information necessary for performing the processing during the opening of the big winning opening is executed (A2611). For example, in the fanfare/interval processing, the necessary information such as the round command corresponding to the round of the round game to be executed and the opening time of the big winning opening are set, and the processing number "4" related to the processing during the opening of the big winning opening is set. Set and save in the special game processing number area.

If the game processing number is "4" at step A2607, the game control device 100
If the jackpot round is not the final round, the interval command is set, while if it is the final round, the processing of setting the ending command, and the processing of setting the information necessary for the processing of the remaining balls of the big winning gate, etc. Open the big winning gate. Intermediate processing is executed (A2612). For example, in the large winning opening open process, necessary information such as an interval command and an ending command is set, the processing number "5" relating to the large winning opening remaining ball processing is set, and saved in the special game processing number area.

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

If the game processing number is "6" at step A2607, the game control device 100
Execute the jackpot end processing to set the information necessary for executing the special figure normal processing (A
2614). For example, in the jackpot end process, based on the probability fluctuation determination data corresponding to the stop pattern number (jackpot pattern number) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state after the jackpot state and the general electric support state after the jackpot state ( Time saving state) and other necessary information is set, the processing number "0" related to the special figure normal processing is set and saved in the special figure game processing number area. The probability fluctuation judgment data includes the probability state (high probability / low probability) after the end of the jackpot state, and the number of continuous games (time reduction fluctuation number, electric support number) in the general electric support state (time saving state) after the jackpot state. ) information is included.

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

In addition, when a small hit is provided, in the special game processing, the small win fanfare middle processing, the small win medium processing, the small hit remaining ball processing, the small win end processing, the fanfare/interval middle processing, and the big winning opening open It may be executed in the same manner as the processing, the big winning hole remaining ball processing, and the jackpot end processing. In addition, there is no change in the probability state such as the occurrence probability of the big hit/small hit (big hit probability, small hit probability) during the small hit and before and after the small hit. It should be noted that the jackpot random number may be used to determine the jackpot, but if the jackpot random numbers match the jackpot judgment value (small hit value) that will be a hit,
It is different from the big hit determination value (big hit value) that becomes a big hit when the big hit random numbers match.

In the case of a small hit, the special variable winning device 39 causes the big winning opening to be changed from closed to open for a predetermined short period of time by energizing the big winning opening solenoid 39b. Since the total opening time of the big winning opening is shorter in the small winning state (small winning game state) than the big winning state (special game state),
In the small win state, the game value (the number of acquired balls) that the player can acquire is smaller than in the big win state. In both the small winning state and the big winning state, the big winning opening is opened, but the big winning state may be called the first special game state, and the small winning state may be called the second special game state.

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

The game control device 100 first prepares a winning monitoring table for the first starting winning port 36 (starting port 1) (A2701), executes hardware random number acquisition processing (A2702), and wins to the first starting winning port 36. (A2703). If there is no winning to the first starting winning port 36 (the result of A2703 is "N"), the processing after step A2709 is executed. On the other hand, if there is a prize to the first starting prize opening 36 (the result of A2703 is "Y"), it is determined whether it is during the special figure time saving (during the general electricity support state) (A2704).

When the game control device 100 determines that it is not during the special figure time saving (during the general electricity support state) (A
If the result of step A2704 is "N"), the processing after step A2707 is executed. On the other hand, if it is during the special figure time saving (during the general electricity support state) (the result of A2704 is "Y"), prepare the right-handed instruction notification command as the production command (A2705), and execute the production command setting process ( A2706).

That is, if it is in the general electricity support state (time saving state), regardless of the probability state (high probability state/low probability state) of the variable display game, the right-handed instruction notification command is prepared and the production command setting process is executed. . In the case of this embodiment, the first start winning port 36 is not won unless it is left-handed,
If the normal variable winning device 37 is hit to the right, no prize is won. Moreover, the game ball does not pass through the normal figure start gate 34 unless it is hit to the right. Therefore, in the general electricity support state (time saving state), right-handed hitting is more advantageous than left-handed hitting, but if there is a prize in the first start winning opening 36 during the general electricity support state (i.e., general electricity support When left-handed during the state), a right-handed instruction notification command is transmitted to the production control device 300, and the production control device 300 executes a notification (warning) instructing to hit right by the display device 41 or the like. .

Next, the game control device 100 prepares a table for setting information on hold by the first start winning prize port 36 (start port 1) (A2707), and then executes special figure start port switch common processing (
A2708). Then, a winning monitoring table for the second starting winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) is prepared (A2709), hardware random number acquisition processing is executed (A2710), and whether or not there is a winning to the second starting winning opening is determined. Judge (A2711). If there is no winning to the second starting winning hole (the result of A2711 is "N"), the processing after step A2716 is executed.

On the other hand, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the normal electric accessory (normal variable prize winning device 37) is in operation when there is a prize to the second start prize winning port (the result of A2711 is "Y"). That is, it is determined whether or not the normal variable winning device 37 is in an open state in which the game ball can win (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, the game control device 100, when the normal electric accessory is not in operation (the result of A2712 is "N"), determines whether the normal electric fraud is occurring (A2713). When the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variable winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the number of fraudulent occurrence determinations (for example, 5), it is determined that general electrical fraud is occurring. The normal variable winning device 37 cannot win a game ball when it is closed, and can win a game ball only when it is open. Therefore, if a game ball wins in the closed state, it means that some kind of abnormality or dishonesty has occurred, and if there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of fraudulent wins. Then, when the number of fraudulent prizes thus counted is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (upper limit value) for determination of fraud occurrence, it is determined that fraud is occurring.

The game control device 100 prepares a table for setting information on suspension by the second starting winning port (normal variable winning device 37) when the electric fraud is not occurring (the result of A2713 is "N") (A2714). , execute the special figure start opening switch common processing (A2715), step A2
716 and subsequent steps are executed. In addition, at A2713, electric power fraud is occurring (A271
If the result of step A2716 is determined to be "Y"), the process after step A2716 is executed. That is, the second starting memory is prevented from being generated any more.

The game control device 100 prepares a winning monitoring table for the third starting winning port 42 (starting port 3) (A2716), executes hardware random number acquisition processing (A2717), and third starting winning port 4.
2 (start gate 3) is determined (A2718). When there is no winning to the third starting winning opening 42 (the result of A2718 is "N"), the starting opening switch monitoring process is terminated. On the other hand, if there is a prize to the third starting prize opening 42 (the result of A2718 is "Y"), it is determined whether or not it is during the special figure time saving (during the general electricity support state) (A2719).

When the game control device 100 determines that it is not during the special figure time saving (during the general electricity support state) (A
If the result of step A2719 is "N"), the processing after step A2722 is executed. On the other hand, if it is during the special figure time saving (during the general electricity support state) (the result of A2719 is "Y"), prepare the right-handed instruction notification command as an effect command (A2720), and execute the effect command setting process ( A2721).

That is, if it is in the general electricity support state (time saving state), regardless of the probability state (high probability state/low probability state) of the variable display game, the right-handed instruction notification command is prepared and the production command setting process is executed. . In the case of this embodiment, the third start winning port 42 will not win unless it is a left-handed shot.
If the normal variable winning device 37 is hit to the right, no prize is won. Moreover, the game ball does not pass through the normal figure start gate 34 unless it is hit to the right. Therefore, in the general electricity support state (time saving state), right-handed hitting is more advantageous than left-handed hitting, but if there is a prize in the third start winning opening 42 during the general electricity support state (i.e., general electricity support When left-handed during the state), a right-handed instruction notification command is transmitted to the production control device 300, and the production control device 300 executes a notification (warning) instructing to hit right by the display device 41 or the like. .

Next, the game control device 100 prepares a table for setting information on hold by the third start winning opening 42 (starting opening 3) (A2722), and then executes special figure starting opening switch common processing (A
2723), the starting port switch monitoring process is terminated.

[Common process for special figure start switch]
Next, the special figure start switch common processing in the start switch monitoring process (A2708, A
2715) will be described in detail. FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the special figure starting port switch common processing. Special figure starting opening switch common processing, when there is an input of starting opening 1 switch 36a or starting opening 2 switch 37a, is processing that is performed in common for each input.

First, the game control device 100 outputs information about the number of winnings to the monitored starter switch 36a and the starter 2 switch 37a to a management device outside the gaming machine 10. is loaded (A2901), the loaded value is updated by +1 (A2902), and it is determined whether or not the output count overflows (A2903). If the output count does not overflow (the result of A2903 is "N"),
Save the updated value in the starting signal output count area of RWM (A2904), step A
2905 processing is performed. On the other hand, if the output count overflows (result of A2903 is "Y"), the process proceeds to step A2905. In this embodiment, a value from "0" to "255" can be stored in the starting signal output frequency area. Then, when the loaded value is "255", the updated value becomes "0" by +1 update, and it is determined that the number of outputs overflows.

Next, the game control device 100, of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a, whether or not the update target special figure holding number (starting memory number) corresponding to the monitoring target starting port switch is less than the upper limit (A2905). If the special figure pending number to be updated is not less than the upper limit (the result of A2905 is "N"), the special figure start opening switch common processing is terminated. Also, if the number of special figures pending to be updated is less than the upper limit (the result of A2905 is "Y"), the number of special figures pending to be updated (the number of special figures 1 pending or the number of special figures 2 pending) + 1 update Then (A2906), the target starting gate winning flag is saved (A2907).

Next, the game control device 100 calculates the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the starting switch to be monitored and the special figure reservation number (A2908), and stores the jackpot random number prepared in step A2805 as the RWM jackpot random number. Save in area (A2909). Next, the jackpot symbol random number of the starting switch to be monitored is extracted and 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 corresponding RWM variation pattern random number storage area (A2912), and executes special figure reservation information determination processing (A2
913). In the special figure reservation information determination process, the pre-reading stop symbol command corresponding to the stopped symbol information based on the saved jackpot random numbers and jackpot random numbers, and the first half variation number based on the saved variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 (pre-reach variation number) And set the look-ahead variation pattern command corresponding to the second half variation number (number of post-reach variation) as a production command. Then, prepare the decorative special figure reservation number command corresponding to the starting opening switch to be monitored and the number of special figure reservations as a production command (A2914), execute the production command setting process (A2915), and common the special figure starting opening switch End the process.

Here, the game control device 100 (RAM 111c) extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of a game ball into the starting winning area of the starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37, or the starting winning opening 42, and performs the variable display game. a start memory means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a start memory that is the execution right of In addition, the start storage means (game control device 100) stores various random numbers extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning port 36 as a first start memory up to a predetermined number,
Various random numbers extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) or the third starting winning opening 42 are stored as the second start memory up to a predetermined number as the upper limit.

[Special 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 flow chart showing the procedure of the special figure normal processing.

The game control device 100 first determines whether or not both the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number are 0 (A3200). If both the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number are 0 (the result of A3200 is "Y"), the process proceeds to step A3211. If at least one of the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number is not 0 (the result of A3200 is "N"), the fluctuation order corresponding to the reservation (hold 1) (oldest hold) that is digested first The variable order flag is loaded from the flag storage area (for the total number of reservations of 1) (A3201).

Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the fluctuation order flag indicates the fluctuation of special figure 1 (special figure 1 fluctuation display game) (A3202). If the fluctuation order flag indicates the fluctuation of special figure 1 (the result of A3202 is "Y"), execute the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (A3
203), prepare a decoration special figure reservation number command (decoration special figure 1 reservation number command) corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation number as a production command (A3204), and execute production command setting processing (A
3205). This decoration special figure reservation number command includes information on the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the current special figure 1 reservation number (the special figure 1 reservation number after execution of the special figure 1 variable display game to be started from now). Then, the processing transition setting processing during special figure fluctuation of special figure 1 is executed (A3206), and the special figure usual processing is ended. For example, in the special figure fluctuating process shift setting process, the process number "1" relating to the special figure fluctuating process is set, or the process such as clearing the customer waiting demonstration flag area is executed.

Also, if the fluctuation order flag does not indicate the fluctuation of Toku-zu 1 (the result of A3202 is "N
”), that is, if it indicates the variation of the special figure 2, execute the special figure 2 variation start process (A32
07), Decoration special figure reservation number command corresponding to special figure 2 reservation number (decoration special figure 2 reservation number command)
is prepared as an effect command (A3208), and effect command setting processing is executed (A3
209). This decoration special figure reservation number command includes information on the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the current special figure 2 reservation number (the special figure 2 reservation number after execution of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game to be started from now). Then, the processing shift setting processing during special figure fluctuation of special figure 2 is executed (A3210), and the special figure usual processing is ended.

The game control device 100, when both the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number are 0 (A3200
If the result of A3211 is "Y"), it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demonstration has started (A3211). A customer waiting demonstration flag is set (A3212).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 prepares a customer waiting demo command as an effect command (
A3213), effect command setting processing is performed (A3214), and the process proceeds to step A3215. On the other hand, in step A3211, if the customer waiting demonstration has already started (A32
The result of 11 is "Y"), and set "0" related to special figure normal processing as the processing number (A3215
), save the processing number in the special game processing number area (A3216), and clear the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area (A3217). Then, the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the large winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (A3218), and the special figure normal processing is terminated.

In this way, the variable order flag is loaded from the variable order flag storage area (for the total number of pending 1) corresponding to the pending (holding 1) that is digested first, and the variable display game of the type indicated by the variable order flag (Special figure 1 variation display game or special figure 2 variation display game) is started. In other words, the variable display game is executed in the order in which the winning (start memory) occurs.
The reserve will be digested from the oldest one in order of winning.

[Special figure 1 fluctuation start process]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (A3203) in the special figure usual process will be described. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 1 fluctuation 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, a jackpot flag 1 setting process for setting deviation information and jackpot information to the jackpot flag 1 for determining whether or not the special figure 1 variation 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 a special figure 1 stop symbol setting process related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information) relating to the special figure 1 variable display game (A3403). In the special figure 1 stop design setting process, the stop design number at the time of loss or at the time of the big hit and the loss stop design pattern or the big hit stop design pattern corresponding to this stop design number are saved. Then, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared as a production command, and production command setting processing is executed. In addition, it acquires and saves round number information (round upper limit value) corresponding to the stop design number and probability fluctuation determination data corresponding to the stop design number.

Furthermore, the game control device 100 executes a special figure information setting process for setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting a variation 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 a fluctuation start information setting process for setting the information of the fluctuation start of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game (A3407), and ends the special figure 1 fluctuation start process. In the fluctuation start information setting process, 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 effect command setting processing is performed. Also, in the fluctuation start information setting process, the special figure pending number related to the special figure type (special figure 1 or special figure 2) of the special figure variation display game to be started is updated by -1 (decrease by 1).

[Special figure 2 fluctuation start process]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (A3207) in the special figure usual process will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the procedure of 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 the same process as the special figure 1 variation start process shown in FIG. 11 is performed for the second start memory. It is something to do.

The game control device 100 first determines the type of special figure variation display game to be executed (here, special figure 2).
To save the special figure 2 fluctuation flag indicating to the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (A3501). Subsequently, a big hit flag 2 setting process for setting deviation information and big hit information to the big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the special figure 2 variation display game is a big hit is executed (A3502).

Next, the game control device 100 executes a special figure 2 stop symbol setting process related to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information) relating to the special figure 2 fluctuation display game (A3503). Furthermore, the special figure information setting processing which sets the special figure information which is the parameter in order to set fluctuation pattern is executed (A3504). Subsequently, prepare 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 (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 fluctuation start information setting process for setting the information of the fluctuation start of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed (A3507), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is ended.

[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 flow chart showing the procedure of the jackpot flag 1 setting process.

The game control device 100 first saves the deviation information in the jackpot flag 1 area (A36
01). Next, the jackpot random number is loaded from the RWM special figure 1 jackpot random number storage area (for the reserved number 1), prepared (A3602), and the special figure 1 jackpot random number storage area (for the reserved number 1) is cleared to 0. (A3603). It should be noted that the reservation number 1 use is an area that stores information (random numbers, etc.) about the special figure start memory of which digestion order is the first (here the first among the special figures 1). After that, according to whether or not the prepared big-hit random number coincides with the big-hit judgment value, big-hit determination processing is executed to determine whether or not the game is a big-hit (A3604).

When the determination result of the big hit determination process (A3604) is a big hit (the result of A3605 is "Y"), the game control device 100 overwrites the big hit flag 1 area where the losing information is saved in step A3601 with the big hit information. Save (A3606) and end the jackpot flag 1 setting process. On the other hand, if the judgment result of the big hit judgment process (A3605) is not a big hit (A
The result of 3605 is "N"), and the jackpot flag 1 setting process is terminated. Thus, in the present embodiment, the result of the special figure 1 variable display game is either "big hit" or "loss".

[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 flow chart showing the procedure of the big hit flag 2 setting process.
This process performs the same process as the big hit flag 1 setting process shown in FIG. 13 for the second start memory.

The game control device 100 first saves the deviation information in the jackpot flag 2 area (A37
01). Next, load the jackpot random number from the RWM special figure 2 jackpot random number storage area (for the number of reservations 1), prepare (A3702), and clear the special figure 2 jackpot random number storage area (for the number 1 reservation) to 0. (A3703). It should be noted that the reservation number 1 use is an area that stores information (random numbers, etc.) about the special figure start memory of which digestion order is the first (here, the first among the special figures 2). After that, according to whether or not the prepared big-hit random number coincides with the big-hit judgment value, big-hit judgment processing is executed to judge whether or not the game is a big-hit (A3704).

When the determination result of the big hit determination process (A3704) is a big hit (the result of A3705 is "Y"), the game control device 100 overwrites the big hit flag 2 area where the loss information is saved in step A3701 with the big hit information. Save (A3706) and end the jackpot flag 2 setting process. On the other hand, if the judgment result of the big hit judgment process (A3704) is not a big hit (A
If the result of 3705 is "N"), the process of setting the big hit flag 2 is finished while the deviation information is saved in the big hit flag 2. As described above, in the present embodiment, the result of the special figure 2 variation display game is either "big hit" or "loss".

[Jackpot determination process]
Next, the big hit determination process in the big hit flag 1 setting process and the big hit flag 2 setting process (
A3605, A3704) will be described in detail. FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the big hit determination process. It should be noted that the big hit determination process is a process common to the big hit determination process in other processes performed during the timer interrupt process, and is also performed in step A3004 of the special figure reservation information determination process.

The game control device 100 first sets the lower limit judgment value of the big hit judgment value (A3801), and judges whether or not the value of the target big hit random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (A3802). A big hit means that the big hit random number matches the big hit determination value. The jackpot judgment value is a series of multiple values, and when the jackpot random number is equal to or greater than the lower limit judgment value, which is the lower limit value of the jackpot judgment value, and below the upper limit judgment value, which is the upper limit value of the jackpot judgment value , is determined to be a jackpot.

The game control device 100, when the value of the target jackpot random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (A380
The result of 2 is "Y"), set a failure (other than a big hit) as the judgment result (A3807), and end the big hit judgment processing.

In addition, the game control device 100, when the value of the jackpot random number is not less than the lower limit judgment value (A3
The result of 802 is "N"), and it is determined whether or not the probability of occurrence of a big hit is in a high probability state (variable probability state) (A3803). Then, if it is in a high-probability state (the result of A3803 is "Y"
), and sets the upper limit judgment value in the high probability (A3804). On the other hand, if it is not in the high probability state (the result of A3803 is "N"), the upper limit determination value for low probability is set (A3805).

After setting the upper limit judgment value of the value of the jackpot random number, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the target jackpot random number value is greater than the upper limit judgment value (A3806). If the value of the jackpot random number is greater than the upper limit judgment value (the result of A3806 is "Y"), the judgment result is set to be a failure (other than the jackpot) (A3807). On the other hand, if the value of the jackpot random number is not greater than the upper limit judgment value (
The result of A3806 is "N"), and a big hit is set as the determination result (A3808). When the determination result is set, the big hit determination process is terminated.

[Special figure information setting process]
Next, special figure information setting processing (A340
4, A3504) will be described in detail. FIG. 16 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the special figure information setting process. In this embodiment, the probability state (low probability/high probability, with/without time saving) does not directly affect the distribution of fluctuations, but the production mode managed by the game control device 100 affects the distribution of fluctuations. One production mode is set from a plurality of production modes according to the probability state, the presence or absence of the time saving state, the progress of the special figure fluctuation display game, and the like.

The game control device 100 first sets the first half variation group selection pointer table (A
4201), acquire the first half variation group selection pointer corresponding to the production mode information (A4
202). Next, set the first half variation group selection offset table (A4203)
, To acquire the offset data corresponding to the target special figure reservation number (special figure 1 reservation number or special figure 2 reservation number) and the stop design pattern (A4204).

Next, the game control device 100 adds the first half variation group selection pointer and the offset data (A4205), and saves the value obtained by the addition in the variation distribution information 1 area (A4206
). As a result, in the fluctuation distribution information 1 area, the fluctuation distribution information 1 generated based on the type of stop symbol, the number of reservations, and the presentation mode is saved. This fluctuation distribution information 1 is a table pointer for distributing the first half fluctuation (variation mode before the start of reach), and is used for selecting a fluctuation group later. However, although it depends on the specifications of the model, when the number of holds is large, the fluctuation time is shortened only in the case of loss, so in cases other than loss, the number of holds does not affect the distribution of the first half fluctuation. A variation group includes multiple variation patterns, and when determining a variation pattern, first select a variation group, and then select one variation pattern from this variation group. ing.

Next, the game control device 100 sets the second half variation group selection pointer table (A
4207), acquire the second half variation group selection pointer corresponding to the presentation mode information (A4
208). Next, set the second half fluctuation group selection offset table (A4209)
, Acquire the offset data corresponding to the target special figure pending number and the stop symbol pattern (A42
10).

Next, the game control device 100 adds the second half variation group selection pointer and the offset data (A4211), and saves the value obtained by the addition in the variation distribution information 2 area (A4212
), to end the special figure information setting process. As a result, in the fluctuation distribution information 2 area, the fluctuation distribution information 2 generated based on the type of stop symbol, the number of reservations, and the presentation mode is saved. This fluctuation distribution information 2 is a table pointer for distributing fluctuations in the second half (types of reach (including no reach)), and is used later to select a fluctuation group. However, only in the case of loss, the rate of reach changes according to the number of holds (the rate of reach is lower when the number of holds is large), so in cases other than losses, the number of holds is distributed in the second half as a result. does not affect

[Variation pattern setting process]
Next, variation pattern setting processing (A
3406, A3506) will be described in detail. FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the variation 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 form from the reach state to the end of the special figure fluctuation display game. First, the second half fluctuation pattern is set, and then the first half fluctuation pattern is set.

The game control device 100 first sets the variable group selection address table (A430
1) Acquire the address of the second half fluctuation group table corresponding to fluctuation distribution information 2, prepare it (A4302), and load fluctuation pattern random number 1 from the target fluctuation pattern random number 1 storage area (for reserved number 1) , prepare (A4303). In this embodiment, the structure of the second half variation group table is different for winning and losing. Specifically, the size is 1 byte for winning, and 2 bytes for losing. Since the probability of winning is lower than the probability of losing, and even 1 byte is sufficient, the size of the winning is 1 byte from the viewpoint of saving the data capacity. Therefore, only the lower value of the 2-byte variation pattern random number 1 is used at the time of winning. In addition, since the probability of losing is higher than the probability of winning, and it is desired to produce more diverse effects, the size for losing is set to 2 bytes.

Then, the game control device 100 determines whether the result of the special figure variation display game is a loss (A4304), and if it is a loss (the result of A4304 is "Y"), performs 2-byte distribution processing (A4305). Then, the process proceeds to step A4307. If it is not lost (result of A4304 is "N"), sorting processing (A4306) is performed and step A
The processing of 4307 is performed.

Next, the game control device 100 acquires the address of the second half variation selection table (second half variation pattern selection table) obtained as a result of the allocation, prepares (A4307), and stores the target variation pattern random number 2 storage area (holding (for formula 1) to load the variation pattern random number 2 and prepare (A4308). Then, the allocation process is executed (A4309), the second half variation number obtained as a result of the allocation is acquired, and saved in the second half variation number area (A4310). Through this processing, the second half variation pattern is set.

Next, the game control device 100 sets the first half variation group table (A4311), and calculates the table selection pointer based on the variation allocation information 1 and the second half variation number (A4312). Then, the address of the first half fluctuation selection table (first half fluctuation pattern selection table) corresponding to the calculated pointer is obtained and prepared (A4313), and the fluctuation pattern random number from the target fluctuation pattern random number 3 storage area (for reserved number 1) 3 is loaded and ready (A4314). after that,
Perform the allocation process (A4315), acquire the first half variation number obtained as a result of the allocation, save it in the first half variation number area (A4316), and end the variation pattern setting process. By this processing, the first half variation pattern is set, and the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game is set. That is, the game control device 100 serves as variation pattern setting means for setting a variation pattern, which is a game execution mode, from among a plurality of variations.

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

The game control device 100 first checks whether or not the head data of the selection table (second half variation group table prepared in A4302) is a code without sorting (that is, "0") (A4401). Here, the second half fluctuation group table stores predetermined sorting values in association with at least one second half fluctuation selection table.
In the second half fluctuation group table that defines only the second half fluctuation selection table that becomes "no reach" (for example, some fluctuation group tables when the result is lost), there is no need for sorting, so the sorting value is "0" , that is, a code without sorting is specified at the top.

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

Subsequently, a new random value is calculated by subtracting the distribution value obtained in step A4403 from the random value prepared in step A4303 (value of variation pattern random number 1) (A4404)
, it is determined whether the calculated new random number value is smaller than "0" (A4405). If the new random number is not smaller than "0" (the result of A4405 is "N"), the address of the next distribution value is updated (A4406), and then the process proceeds to step A4403. The following processing is performed. That is, the distribution value specified next in the selection table (second half fluctuation group table) is acquired (A4403), and then the previous step A4405
Calculate a new random number by subtracting the sorting value from the random number that has already been judged (A44
04), and it is determined whether or not the calculated new random number value is smaller than "0" (A4405).

In step A4405, the above process is judged to be smaller than "0" (A4
Execute until the result of 405 is "Y"). As a result, any one of the second half fluctuation selection tables is selected from at least one second half fluctuation selection table defined in the selection tables (second half fluctuation group tables). Then, if it is determined in step A4405 that the new random number is smaller than "0" (the result of A4405 is "Y"), the data address corresponding to the sorted result is updated (A4407), and 2 bytes End the sorting process.

[Distribution process]
Next, distribution processing (A4306, A4309, A43
15) will be described in detail. FIG. 19 is a flow chart showing the procedure of sorting processing. In the distribution process, based on the fluctuation pattern random number 2, the second half fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game is selected from the second half fluctuation selection table (second half fluctuation pattern group), or based on the fluctuation pattern random number 3, the first half fluctuation selection table ( It is a process for selecting the first half variation pattern of the special figure variation display game from the first half variation pattern group).

The game control device 100 first selects 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). is a code for no sorting (that is, "0") (A4501). Here, the second half variation group table, the second half variation selection table, and the first half variation selection table are predetermined in association with at least one second half variation selection table, second half variation pattern (second half variation number), or first half variation pattern (first half variation number). However, in the case of a selection table that does not require sorting, the sorting value "0", that is, a code indicating no sorting is specified at the head.

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

Subsequently, the game control device 100 subtracts the sorting value obtained in step A4503 from the random numbers prepared in steps A4303, A4308, and A4314 (variation pattern random number 1, variation pattern random number 2, and variation pattern random number 3). to calculate a new random number (A45
04), and it is determined whether the calculated new random number value is smaller than "0" (A4505).
Then, if 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 moves to step A4503 and the subsequent processes are 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 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). In step A4505 of the above process, the new random number is set to "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), or first half fluctuation pattern (first half Any one of the second half variation selection table, second half variation pattern (second half variation number), and first half variation pattern (first half variation number) is selected from among the variation numbers).

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

[Variation start information setting process]
Next, the fluctuation start information setting process (A
3407, A3507) will be described in detail. FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the change start information setting process.

The game control device 100 first clears the random number storage area for the target variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 (A4601). Next, the first half variation time value table is set (A4602), and the first half variation time value corresponding to the first half variation number is acquired (A4603). Furthermore, 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 (A4
605).

Then, the game control device 100 adds the first half fluctuation time value and the second half fluctuation time value (A460
6), save the added value in the special game processing timer area (A4607). Thereafter, 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 effect command setting processing is performed (A4610). ). Next, the special figure reservation number corresponding to the fluctuation pattern discrimination flag is updated by -1 (A4611), and the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the fluctuation pattern discrimination flag is set (A4612). Next, the random number storage area is shifted (A4613), the free area after the shift is cleared (A4614), and the fluctuation start information setting process ends.

Information about the start of the special figure variation display game is set by the above processing. i.e.
The game control device 100 serves as determination means for determining various random numbers stored in the start storage means (game control device 100). Also, the game control device 100 serves as variation pattern determination means capable of determining the variation pattern of the identification information to be executed in the variation display game based on the determination information in the start memory.

Then, the information on the start of these special figure fluctuation display games is later transmitted to the production control device 300, and the production control device 300 receives the information on the start of the special figure fluctuation display game, and responds to the determined fluctuation pattern. Set the detailed production contents in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game. Information on the start of these special figure fluctuation display games includes a decoration special figure reservation number command including information on the number of starting memories (number of reservations), a decoration special figure command including information on the stop pattern, and a variation of the special figure fluctuation display game A variation command containing information about a pattern and a stop information command containing information about extension of stop time are mentioned, and a command is transmitted to production control device 300 in this order. In particular, by transmitting the decoration special figure command earlier than the variation command, the processing in the production control device 300 can be efficiently advanced.

[Control of production control device]
Below, the control (process) which the production|presentation control apparatus 300 performs by the program for production|presentation control is demonstrated.

[Main processing (production control device)]
First, the details of the main process executed by the effect control device 300 will be described. Figure 21
2 is a flowchart showing a procedure of main processing (main program) executed by the effect control device 300. FIG. The main processing is executed by the main control microcomputer 311 (production microcomputer) when the gaming machine 10 is powered on. In addition, in the flowchart of the processing executed by the effect control device 300, the code (number) of the step is expressed as "B****".

When the execution of the main process is started, the effect control device 300 first prohibits an interrupt (
B0001). Next, the CPU 311 and VDP 312 are initialized (B0002, B
0003), and allow interrupts (B0004). When the interruption is permitted, the game control device 1
00, it becomes possible to execute the command reception interrupt process for receiving the command sent from 00.

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

Subsequently, the effect control device 300 clears the WDT (watchdog timer) (B0
008). The WDT is activated by the CPU initial setting (B0002) described above, and the CPU 311
to see if it's working properly. If the WDT is not cleared after a certain period, the WDT times out and the CPU 311 is reset.

After that, the production control device 300 uses an RTC (real time clock) 3 as a timekeeping means.
38 is executed to read time information (B0009).

In the RTC reading process, time information may be read from the RTC 338 at predetermined intervals (for example, every minute), and it is not necessary to read time information each time the process proceeds to step B0009. In addition, when power is turned on to the effect control device 300 (that is, power is turned on to the gaming machine 10), the RTC reading process may be executed only once (by changing the position of the RTC reading process, for example, step B0003 and B0004). The production control device 300 sets a time timer (timekeeping means) for measuring time in the timer area in the RAM, and reads the time information from the RTC 338 at a predetermined cycle or only once when the power is turned on. The time timer may be adjusted to match the time of the RTC 338 when the information is read. And the production|presentation control apparatus 300 replaces with RTC338, and may perform various processes using the timer for time. By doing so, the number of times of processing for reading the time from the RTC 338 can be reduced, and the load on the CPU 311 is reduced.

In the RTC reading process, when the read time matches any one of a plurality of predetermined times (first predetermined time, second predetermined time, . . . ), a predetermined effect may be executed. The player can estimate the set value from this time interval by drawing a lottery for the time interval of the predetermined time at a probability corresponding to the set value. For example, a lottery may be made so that the selection rate for a long time interval decreases as the set value increases. In addition, the player can estimate the set value from the execution period of the predetermined effect by drawing lots for the execution period for executing the predetermined effect with a probability corresponding to the set value. For example, a lottery may be made so that the selection rate for a long execution period increases as the set value increases.

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

Next, the effect control device 300 executes effect point control processing for adding and clearing effect points (B0012). In the production point control process, production points are added when the production or operation to which the production points are to be added is executed. For example, information including performance point information is displayed on the display device 41 as a QR code (registered trademark). For example, the effect control device 300 can display a QR code (registered trademark) on the display device 41 in the hall/player setting mode process. By drawing lots for the value (additional value) to be added to the performance points with a probability corresponding to the set value, the player can estimate the set value from the added value. For example, lottery may be performed so that the selection rate of a large additional value increases as the set value increases.

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

Next, the production control device 300 updates various data in accordance with the content 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. effect display edit processing is executed (B0015). The drawing data set at this time can update the image of the display device 41 without any problem if the drawing data can be completed by the VDP 312 within 1/30 second (approximately 33.3 msec) of the frame period. Then, the drawing preparation for the display frame buffer is completed, and drawing command preparation end setting is executed (B0016).

Subsequently, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not it is the frame switching timing (B
0017). 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 comes. Instruct screen drawing (B0
018). Since the frame period of this embodiment is 1/30 second, for example, when periodic V blanking (image update) is performed twice every 1/60 second (1/2 of the frame period), the frame is switched. . Note that the image may not be updated every 1/60th of a second, and the interval may be increased.

In addition, the effect control device 300 executes sound control processing for controlling the sound output from the speaker 19 (B0019).

In addition, the effect control device 300 executes decoration control processing for controlling decoration devices (the board decoration device 46 and the frame decoration device 18) composed of 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.

Furthermore, the effect control device 300 executes movable body control processing for controlling effect devices (board effect device 44, frame effect device) such as electric accessories driven by motors and solenoids (B002
1). In the movable body control process, for example, a performance for driving a motor is set.

And the production|presentation control apparatus 300 returns to the process of B0008, after finishing the process of above-mentioned B0021. Thereafter, the processing from B0008 to B0021 is repeated.

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

The effect control device 300 first loads the value of the command reception counter in the command reception counter area of the RAM as the command reception number in order to check the number of commands received from the game control device 100 (B1101). Then, it is determined whether or not the number of received commands is 0 (B1102). If the number of received commands is 0, that is, if there is no command received from the game control device 100 (the result of B1102 is "N"), there is no command to be analyzed, so the received command check process is terminated.

On the other hand, the effect control device 300, if the command reception number is not 0, that is, if the command is received from the game control device 100 (the result of B1102 is "Y"), the command reception counter of the command reception counter area After subtracting the value for the number of commands received (B1103
), and copy the contents of the receive command buffer in the RAM to the command area for analysis (B11
04). Here, since the received command buffer is a ring buffer, there is no problem even if the number of received commands 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 reading index by +1 (adds only 1) within the range of 0 to 31 (B1105). The received command buffer holds 32 received commands.
It is configured to store up to Received commands are stored in the received command buffer in the order of command read indexes 0 to 31. Here, the received commands are read in order of index and copied to the command area for analysis. At the timing when copying 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 commands 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 ”), and the processing from steps B1104 to B1106 is repeated.

When the command transmitted from the game control device 100 is received by the performance control device 300, the contents of the received command are stored in the received command buffer and at the same time the command reception counter value of 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 a 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, it is possible to prepare for receiving a large amount of commands by constantly securing an empty area in the received command buffer without performing direct analysis.

Subsequently, when the copy is completed, the effect control device 300 (the result of B1106 is "Y
”), loads the contents of the received command in the command area for analysis (B1107), and executes received command analysis processing for analyzing the contents (B1108). Details of the received command analysis process will be described later with reference to FIG. Also, the address of the command area for analysis is updated (B1109). After that, it is determined whether or not the analysis of the commands corresponding to the number of received commands loaded in the processing of step B1101 has been completed (B1110). The processing from B1107 to B1110 is repeated. When the analysis is completed (the result of B1110 is "Y"), the received command check process is terminated.

[Receive command analysis processing]
Next, details of the received command analysis process (B1108) in the received command check process (FIG. 22) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 shows the production control device 30
10 is a flow chart showing the procedure of received command analysis processing executed by .0.

The effect control device 300 first separates the upper byte of the received command as a MODE section and the lower byte as an ACTION section (ACT section) (B1201). Commands transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300, MODE section (MODE command) and A
It consists of a CTION section (ACTION command), and is normally transmitted continuously from a MODE section indicating the type of command. Therefore, the upper and lower order of the received command are M
It consists of an ODE section and an ACTION section in this order.

Next, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the MODE section is within the normal range (B12
02). That is, it is determined whether or not the MODE portion indicating the type of command is a value that can be taken (a value assigned as a command specification indicating the type). Then, if the MODE part is within the normal range (the result of B1202 is "Y"), it is similarly determined whether or not the ACTION part is within the normal range (B1203). That is, it is determined whether or not it is a value (a value assigned as a command specification indicating the content) that can be taken by the ACTION section indicating the content of the command (specific effect instruction, etc.). Then, when the ACTION part is within the normal range (B1203
(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 corresponding 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 portion is within the range of the variation command (B1205). It should be noted that the variation system command is a command for commanding the variation pattern of the decorative special design, there is a variation command (set in the variation start information setting process). and MODE
If the part represents a variable command (the result of B1205 is "Y"), the variable command process is executed (B1206), and the received command analysis process ends.

Effect control device 300, when the MODE section does not represent a variable command (B12
(B
1207). In addition, the hit system command is a command to command the operation related to the performance during the hit (display of the fanfare screen and the round screen, etc.). (Set during interval processing), Interval command (Set during processing during opening of large winning mouth), Ending command (Set during processing during opening of large winning mouth), Small win fanfare command, Small winning open command (Small winning round command), Small hit end screen command (small hit ending command) and the like. If the MODE part indicates a winning command (the result in B1207 is "Y"), the winning command processing is executed (B1208), and the received command analysis processing ends.

Effect control device 300, when the MODE section does not represent a hit system command (B12
(B
1209). It should be noted that the symbol system command, there is a decorative special figure command (special figure 1 decoration special figure 1 command, special figure 2 decoration special figure 2 command) corresponding to the stop design pattern. and M.
If the ODE indicates a symbolic command (the result of B1209 is "Y"), symbolic command processing is executed (B1210), and the received command analysis processing is terminated.

Effect control device 300, when the MODE section does not represent the pattern system command (B12
09 result is "N"), then it is determined whether or not the MODE part is within the range of single-shot commands (B
1211). If the MODE part indicates a single-shot command (the result of B1211 is "Y"), single-shot command processing is executed (B1212), and the received command analysis processing ends.

If the MODE part does not represent a single-shot command, the effect control device 300 (B12
11 result is "N"), then it is determined whether or not the MODE part is within the range of the look-ahead symbol system command (B1213). The look-ahead symbol system command includes a look-ahead stop symbol command. Then, when the MODE part indicates a look-ahead symbol system command (the result of B1213 is "Y"), a look-ahead symbol system command process is executed (B1214), and the received command analysis process ends. In addition, if the jackpot probability at the time of reception is in a low probability state, the prediction stop pattern command (low probability) is used to execute the prediction pattern system command processing, and if the jackpot probability at the time of reception is in a high probability state, read ahead The stop symbol command (low probability) may be used to execute the look-ahead symbol system command process.

Effect control device 300, when the MODE section does not represent the look-ahead symbol system command (
The result of B1213 is "N"), then it is determined whether or not the MODE part is within the range of the prefetch variation command (B1215). A look-ahead variation command includes a look-ahead variation pattern command. Then, if the MODE part indicates a read-ahead variation command (the result of B1215 is "
Y"), execute the prefetch variation command process (B1216), and terminate the received command analysis process.

On the other hand, the production control device 300, if the MODE part does not represent a prefetch variation command (the result of B1215 is "N"), may have received an unexpected command (for example, a command used only during the test mode). Therefore, the received command analysis process is terminated. Also, if the MODE part is out of the normal range (the result of B1202 is "N"), if the ACTION part is out of the normal range (the result of B1203 is "N"), or the AC for the MODE part
Even if the TION part is not a correct combination (the result of B1204 is "N"), the received command analysis process is terminated.

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

The effect control device 300 first determines whether or not the MODE section represents a model designation command indicating the type of gaming machine (B1301). Then, if the MODE part indicates a model designation command (the result of B1301 is "Y"), a model setting process for setting the type of gaming machine is executed (B
1302), the one-shot command processing ends.

If the MODE part does not represent the model designation command, the effect control device 300 (B1
If the result of 301 is "N"), then it is determined whether or not the MODE part indicates a RAM initialization command (B1303). And if the MODE part represents a command for RAM initialization (
If the result of B1303 is "Y"), RAM initialization setting processing for notifying RAM initialization is executed (B1304), and the one-shot command processing ends.

Effect control device 300, if the MODE part does not represent the RAM initialization command (the result of B1303 is "N"), then determines whether the MODE part represents a power failure recovery command ( B1305). For example, power failure recovery commands include a power failure recovery command and a recovery screen command. Then, when the MODE part indicates a power failure recovery system command (B13
05 result is "Y"), the power failure restoration setting process is executed (B1306), and the one-shot system command process ends.

If the MODE part does not represent a power failure recovery command, the effect control device 300 (B
If the result of 1305 is "N"), then it is determined whether or not the MODE part indicates a customer waiting demo command (B1307). Then, when the MODE part indicates a customer waiting demo command (B13
07 is "Y"), the customer waiting demonstration setting process is executed (B1308), and the one-off command process is terminated.

If the MODE part does not indicate the customer waiting demo command, the effect control device 300 (B
The result of 1307 is "N"), then it is determined whether the MODE part represents the decoration special figure 1 reserved number command (B1309). Then, if the MODE part represents the decoration special figure 1 reservation number command (the result of B1309 is "Y"), execute the special figure 1 reservation information setting process (B1310),
Ends single-shot command processing.

Effect control device 300, if the MODE part does not represent the number of decoration special figure 1 reservation command (the result of B1309 is "N"), then whether the MODE part represents the number of decoration special figure 2 reservation command (B1311). Then, when the MODE part represents the decoration special figure 2 reservation number command (the result of B1311 is "Y"), the special figure 2 reservation information setting process is executed (B131
2) End the one-shot command processing.

Effect control device 300, when the MODE part does not represent the decoration special figure 2 reservation number command (the result of B1311 is "N"), then determines whether the MODE part represents the probability information command (B1313). Then, when the MODE part represents a probability information command (B1
The result of 313 is "Y"), the probability information setting process is executed (B1314), and the single command process ends.

If the MODE part does not represent the probability information command, the effect control device 300 (B1
The result of 313 is "N"), then it is determined whether or not the MODE part indicates an error/illegal command (B1315). Error/illegal commands include, for example, a fraud occurrence command, a fraud cancellation command, a state off command, and a state on command. As a state ON command, a signal is generated from the glass frame open detection switch 63 (glass frame open error) and a signal is generated from the front frame open detection switch 64 (body frame open detection switch) (body frame open error, front frame There is a command that indicates an open error). A state off command also indicates that no error has occurred.

Then, if the MODE part indicates an error/illegal command (result of B1315 is "Y"), error/illegal setting processing for reporting or canceling the notification of error or illegality is executed (
B1316), the one-shot command processing is terminated.

Effect control device 300, if the MODE part does not represent an error / illegal command (the result of B1315 is "N"), then the MODE part is a command for effect mode switching (processing during special figure display etc.) is determined (B1317). Then, when the MODE part indicates a command for switching the production mode (the result of B1317 is "Y"), the production mode switching setting process is executed (B1318), and the one-shot system command process is terminated.

Effect control device 300, when the MODE part does not represent the command for effect mode switching (the result of B1317 is "N"), then whether the MODE part represents the number of out balls command indicating the number of out balls It is determined whether or not (B1319). Then, if the MODE part indicates the number of out-balls command (the result of B1319 is "Y"), the processing when the number of out-balls is received is executed (B1
320), ending the one-shot command processing.

Effect control device 300, when the MODE section does not represent the out ball number command (B
If the result of 1319 is "N"), then it is determined whether or not the MODE part indicates a count command (large winning opening count command) (B1321). Then, when the MODE part indicates a command for counting the big winning opening switch (the result of B1321 is "Y"), the count information setting process is executed (B1322), and the one-shot system command process ends.

If the MODE section does not indicate a count command, the effect control device 300 (B
If the result of 1321 is "N"), it is determined whether or not the MODE part represents a setting value information command (probability setting value information command) (B1323). The setting value information command is executed in step A of FIG. 6B.
It is included in the command 1046 for recovery from power failure and the command for RAM initialization transmitted in the process of step A1044. Then, when the MODE part represents a setting value information command (
The result of B1323 is "Y"), the set value reception processing is executed (B1324), and the one-shot command processing ends. In the setting value reception processing, the setting value (probability setting value) is stored in a storage unit such as a RAM, and necessary processing is executed.

If the MODE section does not represent the set value information command, the effect control device 300 (B
If the result of 1323 is "N"), it is determined whether or not the MODE part represents a setting change command (B1325). As a setting change command, for example, a probability setting change command (A
1030). Then, when the MODE part indicates a setting change command (B13
25 is "Y"), the setting change information setting process is executed (B1326), and the one-shot command process ends. In the setting change system information setting process, the contents of the setting change system command are stored, and the process corresponding to the command is executed. For example, when a command indicating that the probability setting is being changed is received, in the setting change related information setting process, a setting change in progress display is displayed on the display device 41 to inform the player that the setting is being changed.

If the MODE section does not represent a setting change command, the effect control device 300 (
If the result of B1325 is "N"), it is determined whether or not the MODE part indicates a setting confirmation type command (B1327). As a setting confirmation command, for example, a command during probability setting confirmation (
A1033). When the MODE part indicates a setting confirmation command (B1
The result of 327 is "Y"), the setting confirmation system information setting process is executed (B1328), and the one-shot system command process is terminated. In the setting confirmation system information setting process, the contents of the setting confirmation system command are stored, and the process corresponding to the command is executed. For example, when the probability setting confirming command is received, in the setting confirmation system information setting process, a setting confirming display is displayed on the display device 41 to notify the player that the setting is being confirmed.

Next, it is determined whether or not the MODE portion indicates a symbol stop command (B1329). It should be noted that the symbol stop command, for example, there is a special figure 1 symbol stop command (decoration special figure 1 stop command) and a special figure 2 symbol stop command (decoration special figure 2 stop command). and MODE
If the part represents a command to stop the pattern (the result of B1329 is "Y"), the effect control device 3
00 then determines whether or not the command in the MODE section is a normal command (B13
30).

If the command in the MODE section is a normal command (result of B1330 is "Y")
, The effect control device 300 sets the stop mode of the corresponding special figure (B1331), sets the game state flag to the normal state after all symbols have stopped (B1332), and ends the single-shot command processing. In the process of B1332, as an example, the game state flag is set to a normal state, but depending on the timing at which this process is executed, the game state flag may be changed to a "fluctuation", "big hit", or "small hit" flag. is set.

On the other hand, if the MODE section does not indicate a symbol stop command (the result of B1329 is "N
”), or if the command in the MODE part is not normal (result of B1330 is “N”)
, the effect control device 300 ends the single-shot command processing.

In addition, in the single-shot system command processing, when the MODE section represents a command not described in FIG. 24, the effect control device 300 may execute processing corresponding to this command.

[Prefetching pattern command processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 25, details of the prefetch symbol system command process (B1214) in the received command analysis process (FIG. 23) described above will be described. FIG. 25 shows the performance control device 30
0 is a flow chart showing the procedure of a look-ahead symbol system command process executed by 0. FIG.

Production control device 300, first, whether or not the latest pending information is the information of special figure 1 suspension (special figure 1 start memory), for example, the decoration special figure reservation number command received at the latest is the number of decoration special figure 1 reservation It is determined whether or not it is a command (B1601). If the latest pending information is the information of the special figure 1 pending (the result of B1601 is "Y"), the look-ahead pattern system command (look-ahead stop design command) to the special figure 1 look-ahead pattern command area corresponding to the number of special figure 1 reservations Save (B1602).

Production control device 300, if the latest pending information is not the information of the special figure 1 pending (the result of B1601 is "N"), that is, the decoration special figure pending number command received at the latest is the decorative special figure 2 pending number command In the case, save the look-ahead symbol system command (look-ahead stop symbol command) in the special figure 2 look-ahead symbol command area corresponding to the special figure 2 reservation number (B1603).

After steps B1602 and B1603, the effect control device 300 sets a look-ahead variation command reception waiting flag indicating that the look-ahead variation command is waiting for reception (B160
4). This is because the look-ahead symbol system command and the look-ahead variation system command are set, and therefore the game control device 100 transmits the look-ahead variation system command following the look-ahead design system command. After that, the look-ahead symbol system command processing is terminated.

[Prefetching variation command processing]
Next, referring to FIG. 26, the details of the prefetch variation-related command processing (B1216) in the above-described received command analysis processing (FIG. 23) will be described. FIG. 26 shows the performance control device 30
10 is a flow chart showing the procedure of prefetch variation command processing executed by .0.

Effect control device 300 first determines whether or not it is waiting for reception of a look-ahead variation command (B1701). If the above-mentioned prefetch variation-related command reception waiting flag (B1604) is set, it can be determined that reception of a prefetch variation-related command is waiting. If the prefetch variation command is not waiting to be received (the result of B1701 is "N"), the prefetch variation command processing is terminated. When waiting to receive a read-ahead variation command (the result of B1701 is "
Y"), and clears the read-ahead variation-related command reception waiting flag (B1702).

Next, the effect control device 300 (sub board) is the design of the latest pending information (special figure 1 or special figure 2)
(B1703), and acquire the sub-internal prefetch variation command MODE part corresponding to the prefetch variation command MODE part (B1703).
B1704). Next, a look-ahead variation ACT conversion table is set (B1705), and sub-internal look-ahead variation command ACT corresponding to the ACTION part (ACT part) of the look-ahead variation command
part is obtained (B1706).

Next, the effect control device 300 determines whether both the converted MODE section and ACT section (that is, the sub-inside look-ahead variation command MODE section and ACT section) are other than 0 (B1707).
. If the command is normal (effective), it is converted to a value other than 0. MODE part after conversion, A
If the CT part is both other than 0 (the result of B1707 is "Y"), the MODE part after conversion and the A
The command after conversion composed of the CT part is saved in the latest pending information and the prefetching variation command area (special figure 1 prefetching variation command area or special figure 2 prefetching variation command area) corresponding to the number of reservations (B1708). Then, the read-ahead command consistency check process is executed (B170
9) Determine whether the combination of the MODE part and the ACT part after conversion is normal (B1710
).

It should be noted that the time of the first half variation corresponding to the MODE part changes depending on the number of suspensions when the variation display game is started. When the pending change display game is started, if there is no other pending, the first half variation is longer, and if there is a new pending and the number of pending is large, the first half is shorter. Therefore, even if the time value of the first half variation changes, the MODE part of the received prefetch variation system command is converted into the sub internal prefetch variation command MODE part so that the internal command of the performance control device 300 can be handled in the same way.

Also, since the type of reach is not related to the number of reservations, the second half variation corresponding to the intra-sub prefetch variation command ACT section does not depend on the number of reservations. However, since there are different types of leeches of the same system,
If the ACT part (the value of the second half variation) of the look-ahead variation command is not converted, the effect control device 30
If 0 is used as it is, the number increases and the check becomes difficult. For example, even in normal reach,
There are types such as normal reach-1 stop failure and normal reach +1 stop failure.
Therefore, by converting the ACT portion indicating the reach of the same system to the same intra-sub prefetch variation command ACT portion, the number is reduced and the load of check processing such as prefetch command matching check processing is reduced.

Next, the effect control device 300, if at least one of the converted MODE section and ACT section (that is, the sub-inside look-ahead variation command MODE section and ACT section) is 0 (the result of B1707 is "N"), or , if the combination of the MODE part and the ACT part after conversion is not normal (B171
If the result of 0 is "N"), it is determined that there is an abnormality in the converted command, and the read-ahead variation command processing is terminated.

If the combination of the MODE section and the ACT section after conversion is normal, the effect control device 300 (B
The result of 1710 is "Y"), load the prefetch target pending information (latest pending information) from the prefetching variation command area (B1711), and execute the prefetch lottery process for the latest pending prefetch effect (B1712). As the look-ahead effect, for example, there are a continuous notice effect (including chance look-ahead effect), a look-ahead zone effect, and a pending change notice. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the latest hold look-ahead effect (hold change notice, etc.) is generated (B1713). When the latest pending look-ahead effect occurs (the result of B1713 is "Y"), point information corresponding to the selected look-ahead effect is set (B1714).

Next, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the generated look-ahead effect (suspension change notice, etc.) is an effect that starts immediately (B1715). If the look-ahead effect to be generated 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 look-ahead effect that occurs is not the effect that starts immediately (B1715
result is "N"), the display corresponding to the look-ahead effect at the time of hold shift (when the hold display is moved, when the number of holds is decreased) is set and saved (B1717). Then, the read-ahead variation command processing ends.

On the other hand, the effect control device 300, if the latest pending prefetch effect does not occur (the result of B1713 is "N"), or if the generated prefetch effect is not an immediate start effect (B171
If the result of step 5 is "N"), the prefetching variation command processing ends.

[Processing of pattern-based commands]
Next, with reference to FIG. 27, details of the pattern-based command processing (B1210) in the received command analysis processing (FIG. 23) described above will be described. FIG. 27 is a flow chart showing the procedure of symbol-based command processing executed by the effect control device 300. As shown in FIG.

The effect control device 300 receives the pattern system command (decoration special figure 1 command or decoration special figure 2
command) to set the special figure type corresponding to the MODE part (B1801). The special figure classification is special figure 1 or special figure 2. Then, the MODE part and the ACTION part (ACT
part), and save it in a predetermined area such as RAM (B180
2). Here, in special figure 1 and special figure 2, since the distribution ratio of the design changes, using the table for each MODE, the design classification is set. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the symbol type corresponds to a lost symbol, a 10R probability variation jackpot symbol, a 4R probability variation jackpot symbol, and a 10R normal jackpot symbol.

[Processing of variable commands]
Next, with reference to FIG. 28, details of the variable command processing (B1206) in the received command analysis processing (FIG. 23) described above will be described. FIG. 28 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the variable command process executed by the effect control device 300. As shown in FIG.

Effect control device 300, special figure type (special figure 1
Or special figure 2) determines whether it is undetermined (B1901). If the special figure type is undetermined (the result of B1901 is "Y"), end the variation system command processing. If the special figure type is not undetermined (the result of B1901 is "N"), check the combination of the received variation system command and symbol system command (B1902), whether the variation system command and symbol type are inconsistent is determined (B1903). Here, the inconsistency means a contradiction in effecting, for example, when a winning variation command is received but a jackpot symbol symbol command is received. When the fluctuation system command and the symbol type are inconsistent (the result of B1903 is "Y")
, to terminate the variable command processing.

Effect control device 300, when the variation system command and the symbol type are not inconsistent (the result of B1903 is "N"), determines the variation pattern type from the variation system command (variation command) (B1
904), a variable effect setting process for setting a variable effect that is a variable effect is executed (B19
05). It should be noted that there are multiple effects for the same variable command. Subsequently, the game state flag indicating the game state (P machine state) is set to be during special figure fluctuation (B1906), and the number of times of the read-ahead effect of the continuous notice effect (remaining number of times of the continuous notice effect) is not 0 -1 updated (B1907
).

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

The production control device 300 first determines whether or not the variation pattern type is reachless variation (variation that does not reach the reach state) (B2001). If the variation pattern type is no reach variation (the result of B2001 is "Y"), the number of production points, model code,
Set the first half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the special figure type, production mode, setting value (probability setting value) (B2002), and correspond to the MODE part of the variation command (variation command) and the number of reservations of the special figure type (B200
3). In the case of non-reach fluctuation, the higher the number of reservations, the shorter the fluctuation time, so the address of the table corresponding to the number of reservations is acquired.

Production control device 300, if the variation pattern type is not a reach-less variation (the result of B2001 is "N"), that is, if there is a reach variation, the number of production points, the model code, the special figure type, the production mode, A first half advance notice distribution group address table corresponding to the symbol type and set value (probability setting value) is set (B2004), and a first half notice distribution group table corresponding to the MODE part of the fluctuation command (variation command) and the fluctuation pattern type is set. (B2005).

Effect control device 300, after steps B2003 and B2005, performs a lottery for notice that appears during the first half fluctuation (before reach) (B2006). Note that the lottery probability of the advance notice depends on the set value. Subsequently, the number of production points, the model code, the special type, the production mode, the pattern type, the setting value (probability setting value) corresponding to the second half advance notice distribution group address table is set (B2007), and the variable command The address of the second half advance notice allocation group table corresponding to the ACT part is acquired (B2008), and a lottery for the notice that appears during the second half fluctuation (during reach) is performed (B2009). Note that the lottery probability of the advance notice depends on the set value. After that, the content of the variation effect corresponding to the MODE part and the ACT part of the variation command (variation command) is determined (B2010). In addition, you can see the fluctuation time and main reach contents from the fluctuation system command.

Next, the effect control device 300 determines the content of the effect (notice effect) corresponding to the lottery result of the notice (B2011). Then, the content of the setting suggestion effect for suggesting the setting value (probability setting value, setting) is determined (B2012). After that, a stop symbol setting process for determining the stop symbol of the decoration special symbol variation display game is executed according to the content of the variable effect such as the ready-to-win effect and the notice effect (B2013). Here, the decoration stop pattern is specifically determined, such as determining a loose pattern in the case of a missing pattern.

Next, the effect control device 300 performs display setting of setting suggestion effect (B2014). Perform display settings for variable effects such as ready-to-win effects (B2015), and perform display settings for advance notice effects (B20
16). Next, set the display setting of the hold reduction (hold shift) corresponding to the special figure type, for example, set the display to reduce the hold display corresponding to the decorative special figure that changes this time Corresponding display information (B1717) and the like are read out (B2017). Subsequently, a sound number that determines the mode of presentation (sound output mode) by the sound of the speaker and a decoration number that determines the mode of presentation 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 (decoration LEDs, etc.), and emits light in a light emission mode (color of each LED, light emission timing, etc.) determined by the decoration number. .

It should be noted that the voice number and decoration number can be set not only based on the content of the effect, but also by lottery with a lottery probability corresponding to a set value (probability set value). In this way, the player can select from the lighting mode of the decoration device, that is, the lighting mode of the decoration light-emitting portion (LED).
You can enjoy guessing the set value (probability set value) of .

Next, the production control device 300 performs the display setting of the decoration special figure fluctuation corresponding to the special figure type (B
2019), the display setting of the fourth symbol variation related to the fourth special symbol (fourth symbol, identification information) is performed in addition to the first to third special symbols (B2020). In addition, the fourth pattern variation is the display device 41
The lamp display units 1 and 2 (LED) of the lamp display device 80 provided in addition to the above, and/or
It is displayed on the display device 41 .

[Processing of winning commands]
Next, with reference to FIG. 30, the details of the winning command processing (B1208) in the received command analysis processing (FIG. 23) described above will be described. FIG. 30 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the winning system command process executed by the effect control device 300. As shown in FIG.

The effect control device 300 first determines whether or not the MODE part of the received hit system command indicates fanfare (B2101). If the MODE part of the winning system command represents a fanfare (the result of B2101 is "Y"), that is, if the winning system command is a big winning fanfare command (or a small winning fanfare command if a small winning is provided),
A fanfare effect setting process for setting a fanfare effect is executed (B210).
2). The fanfare command includes information on the upper limit of the number of rounds for this big hit. Subsequently, the game state flag indicating the current game state (P machine state) of the game machine 10 is set to fanfare in progress (B2103), and the win system command processing is terminated. In addition, the round number upper limit value can also be obtained from the symbol type determined from the symbol system command (decorative special symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern).

If the MODE part of the received hit-related command does not represent fanfare (the result of B2101 is "N"), the effect control device 300 determines whether the MODE part of the hit-related command represents a round ( B2104). If the MODE part represents a round (the result of B2104 is "Y"), that is, if the hit system command is a round command (or a small hit open command in the case of providing a small hit), the effect control device 300, A round effect setting process for setting a round effect is executed, a game state flag indicating the current game state (P machine state) of the gaming machine 10 is set to be in round (B2105, B2106), and a win system command process is executed. finish.

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

If the MODE part of the received hit command does not indicate an interval (B2107
result is "N"), the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the MODE part of the hit system command indicates the ending (B2110). When the MODE part indicates the ending (B21
10 result is "Y"), that is, if the hit system command is an ending command (or a small hit end screen command if a small hit is provided), the effect control device 300 is the ending for setting the ending effect. Effect setting processing is executed, and ending is set in the game state flag indicating the current game state (P machine state) of the game machine 10 (B2111, B211
2), end the winning system command processing.

If the MODE part of the received hit command does not indicate the ending (B2
If the result of 110 is "N"), the effect control device 300 ends the winning command process without executing any process.

[Screen transition example of screen split effect in time saving mode]
With reference to FIG. 31, the display mode of the display screen of the display device 41 when the screen split effect is executed in the time saving mode (time saving state) will be described.

FIG. 31 is a screen transition diagram showing the display screen of the display device 41 in chronological order, and is an example of screen transition when the screen split effect in the time saving mode is performed. Incidentally, the split screen effect may be executed in other modes (other game states) such as the variable probability mode (variable probability state).

(A) of FIG. 31 is a display screen of the display device 41 when the game state becomes a time-saving state after the end of the big hit (after the round game). The production control device 300 starts a specific production mode (time saving mode) when the game state becomes a time saving state (for example, the number of fluctuations of the variable display game in the time saving state (time saving number) is 100 times), and displays A screen split effect can be performed on the display screen of the device 41 .

In addition, the time saving state may be started when the game state is the normal game state and the fluctuation stops at a specific symbol (identification information). This specific pattern is a so-called time-saving pattern, which will be described later in the second embodiment.

In addition, when the game state is the normal game state, the time saving state is started by reaching a predetermined upper limit number of times (so-called ceiling, ceiling number of times) such as 1000 times of the latest game number of the variable display game. good. The number of most recent variable display games is the number of variable display games (number of variations, accumulated number of times) executed after the last (most recent, latest) jackpot game (special game) is completed. It is reset to 0 when the result becomes a big hit result (special result). In addition, in the gaming machine 100 in which the game state becomes a time-saving state (specific game state, high support low probability state) after the end of the jackpot game, whether the number of variable display games in the time-saving state also reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times. can be included in the number of fluctuations for determining

Furthermore, the effect control device 300 may start the screen split effect in the time saving mode, for example, when the 50th time (time saving game 50th time) fluctuation display game is performed after entering the time saving state. It may be started when the variable display game is performed when there are 10 remaining times (the 90th time-saving game).

In addition, the production control device 300 displays in the upper left corner of the display screen of the display device 41 the production mode name of the screen split production in the time saving mode (for example, "tiger dance mode") and the number of remaining fluctuations (for example, "80 more times"). can be displayed as presentation mode display 740 .

On the display screen of the display device 41, the display area (screen) is divided into upper and lower parts and displayed by executing the screen division effect.

The upper display area is the first divided area 710, and as will be described later in FIG. , an image with rapid movement such as a moving image is displayed.

The lower display area is the second divided area 720. In the second divided area 720, an image that does not change much compared to the image displayed in the first divided area 710 is displayed. An image is displayed together with a special decorative pattern (identification information, first decorative patterns A to C, large pattern (design)).

Between the first divided region 710 and the second divided region 720, a frame-shaped (
A character object image 730 having a substantially linear shape is displayed. The character object image 730 is movably displayed as a boundary that separates (divides) the first segmented region 710 and the second segmented region 720 . In addition, instead of the role object image 730, a movable body (movable role object, movable member) is provided on the game board 30, and arranged on the front side (front) of the display screen. You may divide|segment the area|region 720. FIG. In addition, it is not necessary to arrange anything such as the character object image 730 between the first segmented region 710 and the second segmented region 720 . In this case, the first segmented region 710 and the second segmented region 720 are displayed adjacent to each other. A large area can be secured and can be used for production.

It should be noted that the screen split effect is not limited to the top and bottom, and may be performed so that the display area is split left and right, diagonally, and the like. In addition, the second layer is added to the upper layer (front side, player side) of the first divided area 710 .
The divided area 720 may be preferentially displayed. At that time, the first divided area 710 is displayed by being shifted from the second divided area 720, or the first divided area 710 is displayed in a display area wider than the second divided area 720.
By displaying the divided area 710, the first divided area 710 and the second divided area 720
and can be seen to be overlapped, and the interest in the game can be improved. Moreover, the division of the display area in the screen division effect is not limited to two divisions, and the display area may be divided into three or more.

A plurality of variable display areas 610 (left area 610A, right area 610B, middle area 610C) are displayed in the lower center of the display screen of the display device 41, that is, in the second divided area 720. FIG.
In the variable display area 610, the left area 610A displays the decorative first pattern A (identification information, large pattern (
), a special decorative pattern), a first decorative pattern B in the right region 610B, and a first decorative pattern C in the middle region 610C are displayed enlarged in large patterns and stopped (for example, "16
7"). In addition, when the screen division effect of the specific effect mode is not performed, for example, during the normal game state, the effect control device 300 can display the plurality of variable display areas 610 large near the center of the display screen. (Display mode similar to (or) in FIG. 31).

At the upper right corner of the display screen of the display device 41, a variable display area 615 is provided in which a variable display game is executed with decorative special symbols (small symbols). The small pattern in the variable display area 615 is
The stop symbol of the immediately preceding variable display game is stopped and displayed (for example, "167"). 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. Also, the results of the variable display games in the variable display area 610 and the variable display area 615 have the same content.

Below the variable display area 615 in the upper right corner of the display screen of the display device 41, a special figure 1 reserved number display section 650 and a special figure 2 reserved number display section 660 are provided. Special figure 1 pending number display unit 650
And in the special figure 2 reservation number display unit 660, the number "0" indicating the special figure 1 reservation number and the number "3" indicating the special figure 2 reservation number are displayed.

At the bottom of the display screen of the display device 41, a start memory display area (specific display section, specific display area)
As such, a square-frame pending digestion area 640 (variable pending display area) and a pending display portion 630 are provided.

In the reserved digestion area 640, a suspended display (starting memory display, special figure 1 Suspension display 643 (see FIG. 31 (i), etc.) can be displayed as suspension display, special figure variation suspension display, special figure digestion suspension display).

The pending display portion 630 displays a pending display 633 (starting memory display) corresponding to the second starting memory that has occurred. For example, three pending displays 633 are displayed. When the game state is the specific game state such as the time saving state, the second start memory, which is the start memory of the main variable display game, is preferentially displayed on the holding display section 630 as shown in FIG. The special figure 1 reservation number in the time saving state can be confirmed in the special figure 1 reservation number display section 650 displayed in the upper right corner of the display screen as described above.

In the normal game state, since the special figure 1 and special figure 2 variation display games are alternately executed, the effect control device 300 displays the suspension display 633 corresponding to the first start memory and the second start memory, to display both. In addition, the pending digestion region 640, which is a region where the variable pending display 643 is displayed, may be hidden in the time saving state.

As shown in (b) of FIG. 31, when the variable display game is started, the three pending displays 633 displayed in the pending display portion 630 are shifted one by one to the right (holding shift).
One pending display 633 on the right end of the pending display portion 630 moves to the pending digestion area 640 , and a variable pending display 643 is displayed within the rectangular frame of the pending digestion area 640 .

(i) of FIG. 31 is the display screen of the display device 41 after the variable display game is started in the time saving state.

When the variable display game is executed in response to the variable pending display 643 displayed in the pending execution area 640 by the pending shift, the decoration first symbols A to C of the variable display area 610 and the small symbols of the variable display area 615 are displayed. Patterns and the like are displayed in a variable manner (“↓↓↓”). When the variable display game is started, the number indicating the special figure 2 reservation number of the special figure 2 reservation number display unit 660 is reduced by one from "3"
2”.

Also, when the variable display game is executed, characters 711 and 712, for example, move as images with rapid movement (images with many changes, images with large changes) in the first divided area 710, which is the upper display area of the display screen. (eg, running, dancing) is displayed. Here, the characters 711 and 712 may be displayed, for example, as animated moving images in which still images in which the form and/or the display position of the characters change for each frame (frame) are continuously displayed together with other images. Also, the moving images of the characters 711 and 721 may be moving images of actors (persons) who are actually moving. Thus, the characters 711 and 712 are
It is a character in the animation saved in image ROM325 of production control device 300, and may be constituted from animation. In addition, a moving image may be compressed and memorize|stored in image ROM325 of the production|presentation control apparatus 300. FIG. Also, in a specific layer, a 3D character object (3D character model, 3D computer graphics) is generated (modeled) by polygons that perform movements (actions) such as running (dancing), etc., and a virtual camera (specific viewpoint) is generated (modeled). may be displayed as a moving image captured from the camera and projected (rendered) on a two-dimensional drawing surface.

In the present embodiment, "quickly moving" and "frequently changing" simply mean that the moving speed of the entire character or the moving speed (action speed) of a part of the character (arms, legs, etc.) that dances or runs. It may mean that it is large, or it may mean that these moving speeds normalized by the vertical or horizontal length of the character are large (moving speed/length is large). In addition, "slow movement" and "slow change" refer to the movement speed (operation speed)
may simply indicate that is small, or it may mean that the normalized moving speed is small (moving speed/length is small).

In addition, in the upper layer (front side, player side) of the first divided area 710, the production mode display 740, the variable display area 615, the special figure 1 reserved number display section 650, the special figure 2 reserved number display section 660,
And a right-handed instruction display (for example, "Right-handed →", right-handed instruction image) for instructing the player to hit right is displayed with priority over other images. Therefore, these displays are displayed in the first divided area 71
0 characters 711 and 712 and is not hidden by the image displayed in the first divided area 710 . In addition, the production mode display 740 and the variable display area 615 are
Display in the layer below the first divided area 710 (back side, gaming machine side), or display the first divided area 7
10, or may be hidden behind the characters 711 and 712 and displayed. Further, when the small patterns in the variable display area 615 are hidden and not displayed, the decoration first patterns A to C in the variable display area 610 are displayed in a manner visible to the player. Since the player is playing a right-handed game during the jackpot game (special game), the effect control device 300 may not display the right-handed instruction display unless the player is left-handed.

On the other hand, in the second divided area 720, which is the lower display area of the display screen, a large image of a character 721, for example, is displayed as an image with slow movement (image with little change, image with small change). The image of the character 721 is displayed on the back side (lower layer side layer) of the variable display area 610 and does not hide the display of the decoration first patterns A to C of the variable display area 610 . Note that the changing first decoration patterns A to C are translucent, so that the player can easily see the image of the character 721 displayed on the back as the background. note that,
The character 721 is stored as a still image in the image ROM 325 of the effect control device 300, and is composed of a still image.

In this manner, while displaying an image with rapid motion in the first segmented region 710, the second segmented region 72
By displaying an image with gentle movement along with the first patterns A to C as decorations on 0, the visibility of the images and patterns is improved when a plurality of images are simultaneously displayed in the image division performance, and the amusement of the game is enhanced. be able to.

It should be noted that the characters displayed in the second divided area 720 in a state that they do not move are displayed so that the player can select a favorite character from a plurality of characters when starting the game (in the state of waiting for customers). can be By enabling the player to select the character displayed in the second divided area 720 in this way, the character which the player likes (preferred character) can be divided into the second division in a mode in which the player's favorite character (preferred character) does not move in the time-saving mode after the end of the big win. Since it can be displayed in a large size in the area 720, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

Further, the still image of the character 721 seen in units of frames moves slowly to the right side of the display screen or stops at the stage (b) of FIG. 31 while maintaining the form of the character 721 for each frame. The production control device 300 continuously displays still images of the character 721 over a plurality of frames, and the character 721 has the same form even in different frames. Therefore, the character 721 is displayed in a stationary (fixed) form, and the display position within the second divided area 720 changes gradually as the frame advances.

In FIG. 31, the movement speed of the character 721 as a whole is lower than the movement speeds of the characters 711 and 712 as a whole. However, not limited to this, when the characters 711 and 712 dance, the standardized moving speed of the character 721 as a whole (moving speed/character 721
length) may be smaller than the normalized moving speed of a portion of the characters 711 and 712 (moving speed/length of the characters 711 and 712).

The same still image of the character 721 in the second divided area 720 is continuously displayed over a plurality of frames, but is switched to another still image every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses. may also be displayed (update display may be performed). At that time, the same character (character 721) with a different pose, costume, or the like may be displayed in another still image that is updated and displayed.
Different characters may be displayed.

In addition, the effect control device 300 replaces the still image of the character 721 with the character 721
A moving image such as an animation in which the mode of is slowly changed may be displayed in the second divided area 720 .

An effect mode slide display 722 is displayed on the right side of the second divided area 720 . The production mode slide display 722 moves (slides) the production mode name (for example, "tiger dance mode") from the right side of the second divided area 720 toward the upper left, and notifies the player of the production mode name. It is a display to do. The production mode slide display 722 may not be entirely displayed on the display screen, and may be partially displayed as shown in (i) of FIG. 31, for example.

(C) of FIG. 31 is a display screen of the display device 41 when the reach state occurs in the variable display game in the time saving state.

When N reach (normal reach) is executed as the reach effect in the first half of the reach by the effect control device 300, in the variable display area 610, the decoration first pattern A in the left area 610A and the decoration first pattern B in the right area 610B are displayed. , for example, it is temporarily stopped in a state where the symbol "1" is displayed, and a ready-to-win state is reached. Also, in the middle region 610C, the decorative first pattern C is maintained in a variable display ("↓") state.

For ready-to-win effects, for example, effects such as N reach, SP1 reach (special 1 reach), SP2 reach (special 2 reach), and SP3 reach (special 3 reach) can be selected. The degree of expectation of the effect (preliminary notice) that the result of the variable display game is a big hit (special result), that is, the degree of expectation of the big hit (big hit expectation, expected value) is N reach < SP1 reach < SP
It is set higher in the order of 2 reach<SP3 reach. The degree of expectation suggests the probability of winning a big hit if the production is selected, and is calculated based on the selection rate of the production when the production is a big hit and the selection ratio of the production when the production is not a big hit (when the player loses). can do.

When the reach state occurs, the second divided area 720 expands and the first divided area 710
becomes narrower. That is, the proportion of the second divided area 720 in the display screen is the same as that of the first divided area 7
Larger than 10. Also, the effect control device 300 may make it easier to generate an effect in which the second divided area 720 expands as a ready-to-win effect (for example, SP2 ready-to-win or SP3 ready-to-win) with a high degree of expectation for a big hit occurs.

In addition, the effect control device 300 slides the character object image 730 upward in accordance with the enlargement of the second divided area 720 (reduction of the first divided area 710), and displays the decoration first symbols A to A of the variable display area 610. Display C large. In this way, the effect control device 300, depending on the area of the second divided area 720, by changing the size of the decorative first symbols A to C displayed in the second divided area 720, that is, the second By displaying the decorative first symbols A to C having a size corresponding to the area of the divided area 720, it is possible to make it easier for the player to pay attention to the symbols and to improve the interest of the game. In addition, the effect control device 300 may generate a predetermined effect (a ready-to-win sign effect or a ready-to-win inciting effect that occurs before the reach) according to the degree of expectation of the big hit, and when the predetermined effect occurs, the character object image 730 may be slid upward, and the second divided area 720 may be enlarged according to the action of the character object image 730 (in the direction of action).

In addition, the effect control device 300, as shown in (c) to (e) of FIG.
It is also possible to gradually move the image of 1 and display it in a large size according to the enlargement of the second divided area 720 . The character 721 may be the same in form (shape, pattern, color, etc.) other than the size even when enlarged. Note that the effect control device 300 may display only the decorative first patterns A to C of the variable display area 610 in a large size in accordance with the enlargement of the second divided area 720, and may not change the size of the character 721. That is, the character 721 displayed in the second divided area 720, the size of the production mode slide display 722, the size of the pending display 633 and the variable pending display 643 do not change, and the background image of the second divided area 720 does not change. Only the visible range (area) can be widened. In addition, the production control device 300
21 may be changed and effects such as sparks may be added to the image of the character 721 . In addition, the image of the character 721 is selected regardless of whether it is a big hit or not, and is displayed as a background image unrelated to the degree of expectation of a big hit, but is selected at a selection rate according to whether it is a big hit or not. may be displayed as a background image related to the degree of expectation of a big hit. For example, a background image that is not related to the expectation of a big hit is displayed in a certain mode (
It is a background image that always appears when the game state is entered.

On the other hand, the moving images (images) of the characters 711 and 712 in the first divided area 710 are continuously displayed as they are even if the first divided area 710 is reduced (the running direction changes as the moving image progresses). As the image 730 rises, it gradually disappears from below. The moving images of the characters 711 and 712 are selected at a selection rate according to whether the hit is a big win or a loss, and displayed as a background image related to the degree of expectation of the big win. It may be displayed as a background image that is selected without relation to the degree of expectation of a big hit. Also, the small pattern in the variable display area 615 can be continuously displayed in the same size even if the areas of the first divided area 710 and the second divided area 720 change. Therefore, even if the effects displayed on the display screen of the display device 41 (for example, split-screen effects) change drastically, the player can see the small symbols in the variable display area 615, and the execution mode of the variable display game ( Since the variation mode or stop mode) can always be stably confirmed, the game can be played with peace of mind, and the amusement of the game can be improved. In addition, special figure 1 reservation number display unit 650, special figure 2 reservation number display unit 660,
And the right-hand hitting instruction display can also be continuously displayed in the same size.

(E) of FIG. 31 is a display screen of the display device 41 when the reach state progresses in the variable display game in the time saving state.

The production control device 300 can develop the reach production from N reach to SP2 reach, for example, in the second half of reach.

The effect control device 300 further widens the second divided area 720, and the character object image 730
slide upwards. In addition, the second divided area 720 shown in (C) to (O) of FIG.
The expansion of the area (area) of is performed continuously (smoothly), but it may be performed so that the area is expanded step by step according to the effect.

Also, the image of the character 721 in the second divided area 720 and the decoration first image in the variable display area 610 are displayed.
The patterns A to C are displayed in a larger size as the second divided area 720 is enlarged. On the other hand, the moving images of the characters 711 and 712 in the first divided area 710 are continuously displayed as they are, but the displayed area is further narrowed.

Here, the special figure 1 reserved number display unit 650 and the special figure 2 reserved number display unit 660 are displayed in the foreground layer, and even if the character product image 730 is displayed at a position where the character product image 730 It is not hidden by , and is displayed with priority to the front. Note that the effect mode display 740, the variable display area 615, and the right-handed instruction display can also be displayed in the foreground layer in the same way, and even if they are displayed in a position where the character object image 730 overlaps, they are displayed preferentially to the front. can Therefore, the player can easily check the information that he/she wants to check during the game on the display screen, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(O) of FIG. 31 is a display screen of the display device 41 when the ready-to-win state further progresses in the variable display game in the time saving state.

When the reach state further progresses, for example, as shown in (o) of FIG.
20 spreads over the entire display screen (full screen state), and the first divided area 710 is completely hidden. In addition, the effect control device 300 displays the decoration first patterns A to C of the variable display area 610 larger in accordance with the enlargement of the second divided area 720 . In this way, the effect control device 300 can display the decorative first symbols A to C having a size corresponding to the area of the second divided area 720 .

For example, the effect control device 300 makes the first decoration patterns A to C larger in size, so that the first decoration pattern B in the right area 610B is outside the display screen (located), and is inside the display screen. may not be displayed in In this case, the display screen displays the first decoration in the left area 610A.
Only two patterns, the pattern A and the decorative first pattern C in the middle area 610C, are displayed. In addition, since the first decoration pattern C is also temporarily stopped at "1" together with the first decoration pattern A, the player can
The fluctuation display game stops fluctuating at "111", and the expectation of a big win can be further heightened.

In addition, for example, a spark-like effect 7
23 may be given. At this time, the image of the character 721 in the background can be hidden by the effect 723 displayed in the front, and the image can be hidden. In addition, at the top of the display screen, information that the player wants to check rather than the effect 723 (special figure 1 reservation number display unit 650, special figure 2 reservation number display unit 660, production mode display 740, fluctuation display area 615, right-handed instruction display) is given priority. The information that the player wants to check may be hidden together with the first divided area 710 . At that time, the information that the player wants to check can be displayed in (the same layer as) the first divided area 710, and overlaps the character object image 730 that has slid upward.
0 is hidden by being displayed in front of the information to be confirmed.

(C) in FIG. 31 is a display screen of the display device 41 when the variable display game in the time saving state is finished.

When the ready-to-win effect ends and the variable display game ends, the result of the variable display game becomes a special result (jackpot result), and the numbers of the decorative first patterns A to C in the variable display area 610 are aligned at the center of the display screen. The variation stops at the stop symbol of the big hit of the symbol (for example, "111"). Similarly, the small symbols in the variable display area 615 also stop varying at a big hit stop symbol (special result) such as "111". In addition, while changing pending display 64 of pending digest area 640 (changing pending display area)
3 disappears and disappears when the variable display game ends.

Then, the game state shifts to a special game state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player, and a jackpot game (round game after fanfare effect) is started. For example, "111"
When the variation is stopped with odd symbols such as, the game state can shift to a probability variable state (high probability state, specific game state) after the end of the big hit game. The variable probability state is a state in which the probability that the result of the variable display game results in a big hit (special result) is higher than normal, and can be shifted after a big win game with odd symbols such as "777" is finished. Even in the variable state, the time-saving state and the general electricity support state occur repeatedly.

[Modified example of screen transition of screen split effect in time saving mode]
Next, with reference to FIG. 32, the display mode of the display screen of the display device 41 when the screen split effect of the modification is executed in the time saving mode (time saving state) will be described. In the following explanation,
Portions that overlap with FIG. 31 are omitted as appropriate.

FIG. 32 is a screen transition diagram showing the display screen of the display device 41 in chronological order, and is a modification of the screen transition when the screen split effect in the time saving mode is performed.

(i) of FIG. 32 is the same as (i) of FIG. 31 , and is the display screen of the display device 41 after the variable display game is started in the time-saving state in the screen split effect of the modification.

FIG. 32(c2) is a display screen of the display device 41 when the ready-to-win state occurs in the variable display game in the time saving state in the screen split effect of the modified example. When the effect control device 300 executes N reach as the effect in the first half of the reach, in the second divided area 720, the decoration first patterns A and B of the variable display area 610 are temporarily stopped in a state where the pattern of "1" is displayed, for example. and reach the reach state.

The effect control device 300 may widen the first divided area 710 instead of widening the second divided area 720, as shown in (2) of FIG. In this case, the second divided area 72
0 is narrow. Also, the character object image 730 slides (moves) downward on the display screen.

By enlarging the first segmented region 710 in this way, it is possible to emphasize the effect mode of the image (for example, moving image) of the first segmented region 710 with rapid movement. Therefore, by developing the image of the first divided area 710 with rapid movement, a ready-to-win effect by SP3 reach (for example, a battle effect in which characters fight each other) can be performed to enhance the effect of the game, thereby improving the interest of the game. can.

Further, as shown in (c2) of FIG. 32 , a new character 713 may be added in addition to the characters 711 and 712 when expanding the first divided area 710 . In this way, the first
By adding a new character 713 when expanding the divided area 710, the first divided area 71
It is possible to make it easier to emphasize the effect mode by the image (for example, moving image) of 0 with rapid movement.

Furthermore, the moving images of the characters 711, 712, and 713 can be displayed as background images related to the degree of expectation of a big hit. As a result, it becomes easier to confirm the degree of expectation for a big hit, so that the amusement of the game can be improved.

After that, the effect control device 300 spreads the first divided area 710 over the entire display screen (
In the full-screen state (a mode opposite to (e) of FIG. 31), the screen may be changed as shown in (o) of FIG. At that time, the second divided area 7 is expanded by the amount that the first divided area 710 spreads over the entire display screen.
20 becomes narrower, the variable display area 610 becomes smaller. Therefore, the first decorative pattern A ~
Although C cannot be seen, since the small symbols in the variable display area 615 are displayed, the player can easily confirm on the display screen that the variable display game is in progress.

[Modified example 2 of screen transition of screen split effect in time saving mode]
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 33, the display mode of the display screen of the display device 41 when the screen split effect of the modified example 2 is executed in the time saving mode (time saving state) will be described.

FIG. 33 is a screen transition diagram showing the display screen of the display device 41 in chronological order, and is a modified example 2 of the screen transition when the screen split effect in the time saving mode is performed.

(O) of FIG. 33 is the same as (O) of FIG.
is the display screen. The effect control device 300 enlarges the size of the first decoration patterns A to C in the variable display area 610, and enlarges the size of the first decoration pattern A in the left area 610A and the first decoration pattern A in the middle area 610C.
The symbol C is displayed on the display screen. Decoration 1st patterns A and C are temporarily stopped at "1", and decoration 1st
A spark-like effect 723 is displayed in the background of the patterns A and C.

Then, the effect control device 300 can display another character object image 750 as shown in (K) of FIG. 33 before the end of the variable display game.

FIG. 33(ki) is the display screen of the display device 41 when the cut-in effect is being executed before the variable display game in the time saving state ends.

Effect control device 300 (
), a radial effect 752 is displayed in front of the first decoration patterns A and C. As shown in FIG.
In addition, the production control device 300 inserts the role product image 750 in the center of the display screen (cuts in), and the same maximum A cut-in effect can be performed in which the character object image 750 is displayed on the front layer. Above the character object image 750, a character display 751 (for example, “Tora”) related to the model of the gaming machine 10 and the character can be displayed. In addition, the character object image 750 may be displayed on the rear (rear) layer of the variable display area 615, the special figure 1 reserved number display unit 650, and the special figure 2 reserved display unit 660, and the front (front), that is, the front may be displayed on the layer of

The cut-in effect is performed as an effect emphasizing that the fluctuation stops at the stop pattern (special result) of the big hit. Therefore, in the cut-in effect, the information that the player wants to check at the top of the display screen (special figure 1 reserved number display part 650, special figure 2 reserved number display part 660, production mode display 740, variable display area 615, right hitting instruction display) is a radial effect 752
or the character object image 750 may be positioned in a layer behind the character object image 750 so as not to be displayed on the display screen. On the other hand, the effect control device 300 may continue to display the information to be confirmed with priority over the radial effect 752 and the character object image 750 .

Note that the role object image 750 may be displayed by moving (sliding) from the top of the display screen to the center. Also, instead of the role object image 750, a movable body (movable role object, movable member) may be provided on the game board 30 and arranged in front (front) of the display screen to perform an effect.

After that, when the variable display game ends, the effect control device 300 wins the decoration first symbols A to C in the variable display area 610 and the small symbols in the variable display area 615, as shown in FIG. The fluctuation stops at the stop symbol (for example, "111"). Then, the game state shifts to a special game state (big win game state), and the player can start a big win game.

[Actions and effects of the first embodiment]
The gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment is a game (variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game,
A game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing a special figure 2 variable display game)), and identification information (decorative first symbols A to C, large symbols (symbols), decorative special symbols, small A performance control means (a performance control device 300) capable of executing a performance of variably displaying a pattern) and a display means (a display device 41) capable of displaying a plurality of images as the performance are provided. In the gaming machine 10, the effect control means divides the display area of the display means into a plurality of divided areas (a first divided area 710 and a second divided area 720), and displays at least one of a plurality of images in each divided area. In at least one divided area of the plurality of divided areas, an image with less change than the images in the other divided areas (a slow-moving image, a still image of the character 721) is displayed as a display different from the identification information. , a moving image in which the mode of the character 721 changes slowly) can be displayed together with the identification information.

According to the gaming machine 10 as described above, a plurality of images can be displayed as an image by displaying, together with identification information, in at least one of the plurality of divided regions an image with less variation than images in the other divided regions. Improve the visibility of images and patterns when displaying at the same time with split production,
It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, in the gaming machine 10, the effect control means (effect control device 300) is a special game state (
It is possible to display a background image irrelevant to the level of expectation (big hit expectation) for the jackpot gaming state in at least one divided area (second divided area 720) of the plurality of divided areas.

According to such a gaming machine 10, an image that is not related to the degree of expectation of a big win is displayed as the background of the identification information, so that the player can confirm the identification information without having too much information. , can improve the interest of the game.

In addition, in the gaming machine 10, the effect control means (effect control device 300) divides (borders) between the plurality of divided regions (the first divided region 710 and the second divided region 720). (movable accessories, movable members) can be arranged.

According to such a gaming machine 10, the plurality of divided areas can be clearly separated by the movable body, so that when a plurality of images are displayed simultaneously, the visibility of each image is improved and the player can easily recognize the images. Therefore, the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, in the gaming machine 10, when a predetermined effect (ready-to-win sign effect, reach-influence effect) with a high expectation (big-hit expectation) for a special game state (jackpot game state) occurs, the movable body (character image 750, movable accessory, movable member) is operated, and at least one of the plurality of divided regions (first divided region 710, second divided region 720) is expanded.

According to such a gaming machine 10, an effect is performed in which the movable body moves or at least one of the plurality of divided areas expands according to the degree of expectation for the special game state. It is possible to facilitate the recognition of the special game state, and the expectation of the player for the special game state can be aroused, so that the amusement of the game can be improved.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, when at least one of the plurality of divided areas (the second divided area 720) expands, the effect control means (the effect control device 300) displays the identification information displayed in the divided area. increase the

According to such a game machine 10, since the identification information displayed in the enlarged divided area is also displayed in a large size, the visibility of the identification information can be improved, and the amusement of the game can be improved. can be done.

In addition, in the gaming machine 10, the effect control means (effect control device 300), according to the area of at least one of the plurality of divided regions (second divided region 720), identification displayed in the divided region Vary the size of the information.

According to the gaming machine 10, the size of the identification information can be appropriately changed according to the area of the divided regions, and the visibility of the identification information can be improved.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, the effect control means (effect control device 300) can display the identification information in at least one of the plurality of divided regions (the second divided region 720), and is smaller than the identification information. A decorative reduced pattern (small pattern) can be displayed in another divided area (first divided area 710).

According to the gaming machine 10 as described above, even if at least one of the plurality of divided areas is reduced or hidden during the screen split effect, the player can recognize that the variable display game is being varied by other divided areas. Since the pattern displayed in the area can be easily confirmed on the display screen, the visibility of the identification information is improved, and the amusement of the game can be enhanced.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 includes game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing a game (variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game, special figure 2 variation display game)), and identification information corresponding to the game Production control means (production control device 300) capable of executing a production that variably displays (decorative first patterns A to C, large patterns (design), decorative special patterns, small patterns), and display means capable of displaying production ( and a display device 41). In the gaming machine 10, the effect control means divides the display area of the display means into a plurality of divided areas (first divided area 710, second divided area 720), and in at least one divided area of the plurality of divided areas, The identification information can be displayed, and the identification information can be displayed in a size corresponding to the area of the divided area where the identification information is displayed.

According to the gaming machine 10, the identification information displayed in at least one of the plurality of divided areas is displayed in a size corresponding to the area of the divided area displaying the identification information. It is possible to make it easier for the player to pay attention to the identification information. As a result, it is possible to improve the visibility in displaying the identification information, and to enhance the amusement of the game.

[Second embodiment]
A second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 44. FIG. Configurations other than those described below may be the same as those of the first embodiment. In addition, in the following embodiment, the same reference numerals are used for the configuration having the same function as in the first embodiment, and overlapping descriptions are omitted as appropriate. second
In the embodiment, a special decorative pattern displayed on the display device 41 (display means) (simply referred to as a pattern or a decorative pattern) and an operation effect related to the operation of the production button 25 (operation unit, operation means) (Button production).

In addition to the display effect on the display device 41, the operation effect includes the motion effect of the movable accessories included in the board effect device 44, the light emission effect of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46, and the sound effect from the speaker. may contain In addition, the display effect on the display device 41 as the operation effect is executed in response to the operation promotion display (pre-operation effect, pre-operation processing) for prompting the player to operate. Either one or both of the operation corresponding effects (post-operation effects, post-operation processing) are included.

[Production button input process]
FIG. 34 is a flow chart showing the procedure of effect button input processing according to the second embodiment. The effect button input process is executed by the effect control device 300 in step B0010 of the main process (FIG. 21).

The production control device 300 first determines whether or not it is an operation valid period (button operation valid period, operation detectable period) in which the operation of the production button switch 25a (main body of the production button) can be detected (B6701). . The operation effective period decreases with the lapse of time, but is set to zero when the effect button switch 25a is operated. If it is not within the operation valid period (B67
01 result is "N"), the detection of the button operation (operation of the effect button switch 25a) is disabled (B6702), and the effect button input process is terminated. In this case, if the operation prompting display is being displayed and the operation request sound is being generated (output), the operation prompting display and the operation request sound are terminated.

If it is the operation valid period (the result of B6701 is "Y"), the button operation detection is set to valid (B6703). That is, the operation prompting display and the operation request sound start or continue.

Then, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the button operation is detected (B670
4). If there is no button operation (the result of B6704 is "N"), the effect button input process is terminated. When a button operation is detected (the result of B6704 is "Y"), the button operation type for the button operation of the effect button switch 25a is determined and saved (B6705).

Button operation types include a single-press operation, a long-press operation, a repeated-press operation, and the like. Methods for determining these operations are known, but for example, a single-press operation can be determined when the effect button switch 25a is pressed and turned on only once in a predetermined short period of time. For example, a long press operation can be determined when the pressed state (on state) of the effect button switch 25a is maintained for a predetermined long time. For example, a repeated hit operation can be determined when the effect button switch 25a is turned on and off a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time. When the effect button switch 25a is pushed and moved, it is detected by an optical sensor, a magnetic sensor, or the like to be turned on, and when it is not pushed, it is kept off.

Next, the production control device 300 determines whether or not the determined button operation type is the button operation type set corresponding to the operation effective period of step B6701 (B6706). In the variable effect setting process, the operation valid period and the button operation type are set in association with each other. If the determined button operation type is not the button operation type set for the operation valid period (
If the result of B6706 is "N"), the effect button input process is terminated.

If the determined button operation type is the button operation type set corresponding to the operation valid period (the result of B6706 is "Y"), the effect control device 300 is associated with the button operation (operation of the effect button switch 25a). Set the execution information for executing the operation corresponding production (B670
7) Disable detection of button operation and terminate operation prompting display and operation request sound (B67).
08). For example, the operation-response effect here is the display of a predetermined image on the display device 41 or the action of a movable accessory. After that, the effect button input process is terminated.

In addition, in the above effect button input process, the button operation is the effect button switch 25a.
Although it is described as an operation of (the main body of the effect button), the button operation may be an operation of the touch panel 25b (such as a swipe operation). In addition, determination regarding the button operation type (B6705, B
6706) may be eliminated and only whether or not there is a button operation may be determined (B6704).
.

[Variation pattern]
FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating variable symbols 450 according to the second embodiment. Fluctuating symbols may be stored in the image ROM 325 of the effect control device 300 as an image (image object).
The variable pattern can be a scroll pattern used for scroll variation, but can also be used for variations other than scroll variation. In addition to the scroll variation, the pattern variations include swing variation, shake variation, back-and-forth variation, switching variation, rotation variation, and the like. It should be noted that patterns corresponding to each type of such variation may be stored as images in the image ROM 325 and used for the variation display. The variable pattern is a pattern that is variably displayed on the display screen of the display device 41, but it can also be used as a decoration stop pattern indicating the result of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game, and the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is stopped (finished). It may be displayed on the display screen of the display device 41 at that time.

Here, the scrolling variation refers to a series of patterns appearing in order on the display screen, moving across the display screen in one direction such as vertical or horizontal direction (vertical direction or horizontal direction), and then scrolling from the display screen. It is a variable display that disappears. For example, the plurality of symbols are nine symbols corresponding to numbers from 1 to 9 (symbol numbers). Shaking fluctuation is a fluctuation display at the time of temporary stop, and is a fluctuation display in which the pattern slightly shakes. Shake fluctuation (see FIG. 38A) is a fluctuation display in which the pattern is displaced (transformed, deformed) into a different shape so that the pattern appears tilted due to perspective, and then returns to the original shape. Back-and-forth movement (back-and-forth scrolling) is a movement display in which a series of overlapping patterns appear to move in the front-to-rear direction by means of perspective or the like. The switching variation is simply a variation display in which a series of a plurality of patterns are switched and displayed in order at approximately the same position. Rotation variation is a variation display that is viewed by the player as the symbols rotate about an axis. Rotational variation may be not only a variation mode in which one pattern is rotated, but also a variation mode in which a series of a plurality of patterns are switched and displayed each time one rotation is performed.

As shown in FIG. 35, the variable pattern 450 has a rectangular shape as a whole in this embodiment, but may have another shape. The variable design 450 includes a character 450a (character image, character part), a number 450b (design number), and a design decoration 450c (decorative part, design background image, background within the design) that serves as a decoration or background within the design 450. and including. That is, the variable pattern 450 is configured by combining a character 450a, a number 450b, and a pattern decoration 450c.
Then, corresponding to different numbers 450b, different characters 450a and different pattern decorations 4
50c (pattern background image) is provided, and characters 450a and/or pattern decorations 450c in addition to numbers 450b serve as identification information for identifying the pattern 450. FIG. character 4
Although 50a is not exactly the same but different, it resembles a tiger and has a similarity to a tiger to the extent that it can be recognized, and has some common features (face and head patterns, etc.).

It is also possible to use a design 450 such as a large character 450a with a number 450b pasted thereon and omit the design decoration 450c. In FIG. 35, for the sake of simplicity, the pattern decoration 4
Although 50c is shown as a pattern, it may be a landscape or the like. Also, in FIG. 35, the character 450a and the number 450b are positioned within the rectangular frame 450d of the pattern 450, but they may protrude from the rectangular frame 450d.

The variable pattern 450 in FIG. 35 may be displayed based on one image data stored in the image ROM 325 . One image data includes a plurality of objects (character 450a and number 4
50b, pattern decoration 450c, and frame 450d) may be integrated into a single image data.

[Special pattern]
FIG. 36 shows special symbols 510 displayed on the display screen of the display device 41 under predetermined conditions.
It is a figure which illustrates. In the present embodiment, the predetermined conditions are the case of executing an operation effect (button effect) related to the operation of the effect button 25, the left design (first special design), the right design (second special design), the middle It means that at least one of the three symbols (third special symbol) is temporarily stopped (shaking fluctuation), and the like. In the present embodiment, "during temporary stop" means during temporary stop in pseudo-continuous performance, during ready-to-win state, during re-lottery performance of big hit symbols, and the like.

Here, the pseudo-continuous effect is to change the decorative special pattern to pseudo-temporarily stop display (pseudo stop display) from the start to the end (result display) of one special figure fluctuation display game. It is an effect that performs a specified number of pseudo variations (single effect, sub-effect, sub-variation). During the pseudo-stop display, the pseudo-continuous symbols suggesting the pseudo-continuous effect may be stop-displayed. In addition, the re-lottery effect of the big hit pattern is that after the three patterns of the left pattern, the right pattern, and the middle pattern are temporarily stopped and displayed, 3
This is an effect in which one symbol is redisplayed (redisplayed) and three symbols are apparently drawn again. It should be noted that the full rotation reach may be executed before the three symbols are displayed again.

The special symbol 510 cannot be used as a decoration stop symbol indicating the result of the special figure variation display game, and cannot be displayed on the display screen of the display device 41 when the decoration special figure variation display game is stopped (finished). do not have. Moreover, the special symbol 510 is not included in the variable symbol 450 of FIG.
50 is different. In this embodiment, the special symbol 510 is displayed in a stopped or temporarily stopped state (shake fluctuation), but it does not undergo a large movement fluctuation such as scroll fluctuation or rotation fluctuation (that is, fluctuations other than shake fluctuation). . The special symbol 510 is not limited to this, and may be used in a variable display with large movements other than the state of stop or temporary stop (shake variation).

As shown in FIG. 36, the special pattern 510 has a rectangular shape as a whole in this embodiment, but may have another shape. The special pattern 510 is a button display 510a (specific part, specific display, character image, button image, button object, first part) imitating the production button 25 (which may be regarded as a character), and/or Decoration or background pattern decoration 510c
(decoration part, design background image, background in design, decoration object, second part). Here, the pattern decoration 510c is an image imitating a peony flower, and can be distinguished from the button display 510a. The special symbol 510 does not include numbers (symbol numbers) because it is one type of symbol from the viewpoint of being continuously displayed on the display screen for a predetermined period under predetermined conditions. Moreover, the special pattern 510 may include a gauge display 510b that displays an operation valid period (black portion). Note that the button display 510a and/or the gauge display 510b constitute an operation prompting display that prompts the player to operate the effect button 25 (operation means).

Thus, the special pattern 510 is composed of one of the button display 510a, the gauge display 510b, and the pattern decoration 510c, or a combination of two or more of these. The button display 510a, the gauge display 510b, and the pattern decoration 510c change the special pattern 510 to the variable pattern 45.
It is identification information for distinguishing from other symbols such as 0.

Although the special pattern 510 is of one type, the pattern mode can be changed. In this embodiment, the button display 510a (button object) that is part of the special pattern 510 on the display screen is not always the same but changes, so the pattern of the special pattern 510 changes.
Through a series of changes, the button display 510a has similarity to the extent that it can be recognized as a common button, and has some commonality (partial outline, pattern, etc.). The changeable aspect of the button display 510a includes not only the form (shape, pattern, size, color, etc.) but also the display position (display coordinates) on the display screen and how it looks on the display screen. The appearance on the display screen is 3D
If it is a (three-dimensional) button object, it corresponds to the line-of-sight direction that defines how it looks. On the other hand, the pattern decoration 510c always has the same aspect and the same form except for the display position on the display screen.

The special symbol 510 is continuously displayed on the display screen for a predetermined period of time under predetermined conditions, but this predetermined period is immediately before the start of the operation effective period in which the detection of the operation of the effect button 25 becomes effective (
a few seconds before) to the end of the operation valid period (see also FIG. 38). Note that the valid period of operation decreases with the lapse of time from a certain default period, and ends at the time when an operation is performed.

In the example of FIG. 36, the design modes of the special design 510 are roughly divided into a design mode I and a design mode II.
(see also FIG. 37). In the symbol mode I, the special symbol 510 is the button display 5
10a and a pattern decoration 510c, and does not have a gauge display 510b. In the design mode II, the special design 510 is composed of a combination of a button display 510a, a gauge display 510b and a design decoration 510c.

At a predetermined timing corresponding to the start of the operation valid period (approximately the start timing of the operation valid period), the symbol mode of the special symbol 510 changes from the symbol mode I to the symbol mode II (II-1). In the design mode II (II-1), the form (size, etc.) of the button display 510a, the display position, and the appearance on the display screen are changed from the design mode I. FIG. On the other hand, in the design mode II (II-1), the form of the design decoration 510c does not change from the design mode I at all.

In the pattern mode II, the size of the button display 510a is smaller than in the pattern mode I, and the display position is on the lower side. In addition, in the pattern mode II, the button display 510a changes from the pattern mode I to the appearance as if the production button 25 is viewed from above. As described above, the state of the button display 510a changes before and after the start of the operation valid period (predetermined timing), so that the player is encouraged to operate the effect button 25 while paying attention to the button display 510a. In addition, in the design mode I, the button display 510a is integrated with the design decoration 510c to form the special design 51
0 may be displayed two-dimensionally (planarly) as part of the entire image (image data). However, in the pattern mode II, the button display 510a is not a part of the image of the entire special pattern 510, but is three-dimensional (three-dimensional) so as to stand out from the pattern decoration 510c based on image data independent of the pattern decoration 510c. ) may be displayed.

Further, in the pattern mode II, the button display 510a and the gauge display 510b are conspicuously displayed.
is superimposed and displayed on the front side with priority over the pattern decoration 510c, but in the pattern mode I, the button display 510a is hidden behind the pattern decoration 510c and displayed on the back side (back side). , gauge display 510b.

Also, at a predetermined timing, the button display 510a starts to move as if the portion corresponding to the effect button switch 25a is pushed and retracted as part of the change (deformation, displacement) that partially reciprocates. . Furthermore, at a predetermined timing, the pattern decoration 510c
As part of the shaking fluctuation (swaying motion) on the display screen, the frame 510d of the special pattern 510 starts to move upward (see FIG. 38B (ko)). In addition, from design mode I to design mode II
The reciprocating motion of the button display 510a and the shaking motion of the pattern decoration 510c may start after a slight delay from the predetermined timing of the change to (II-1).

After a predetermined timing, the length of the valid operation period (black portion) indicated by the gauge display 510b gradually decreases from the default fixed length (fixed period), and the horizontal length of the black portion Shorten. Further, after a predetermined timing, the portion of the button display 510a corresponding to the production button switch 25a repeats reciprocating motion, and the pattern decoration 510c and the frame 510d repeat shaking fluctuations on the display screen. As a result, the pattern mode changes to the pattern mode II-1 . . . II-i .

In addition, in the pattern modes II-1 to II-n (especially II-i), the button display 510a
, and the position of the gauge display 510b moves relative to the pattern decoration 510c and the frame 510d. Actually, the display positions of the button display 510a (particularly, the annular portion around the portion corresponding to the production button switch 25a) and the gauge display 510b are fixed with respect to the display screen (see FIGS. 37 and 38). . The forms (shapes or patterns) of the button display 510a and the gauge display 510b change. On the other hand, the pattern decoration 510c and the frame 510d do not change in form (shape, pattern, size, color, etc.) due to shaking fluctuations (↑↓ in FIG. 37), and only the display position (display coordinates) on the display screen changes. Change. It is also possible to prevent the pattern decoration 510c and the frame 510d from shaking and fluctuating, so that the aspect does not change.

As described above, the button display 510a (specific portion) changes its form greatly at a predetermined timing, and at the same time or with a slight delay, a portion (the portion corresponding to the effect button switch 25a) is displayed.
starts reciprocating motion, the pattern decoration 510c maintains its form unchanged at a predetermined timing, and starts swinging motion at the same time as or slightly later than the predetermined timing. Therefore, at a predetermined timing, the mode of the button display 510a changes, while the mode of the pattern decoration 510c (decorative portion) changes to be different from the button display 510a, or does not change at all (is maintained). ). This makes it easier for the player to pay attention to the button display 510a at a predetermined timing, and even if the mode changes, the special symbol 510
is difficult to be misidentified as a scroll pattern, and the amusement of the game is improved.

Also, focusing only on the frame 510d of the special pattern 510, at a predetermined timing, the mode of the button display 510a (specific portion) changes at least within the frame 510d,
The form of the pattern decoration 510c (decorative portion) does not change within the frame 510d. Therefore, only the mode of the button display 510a changes within the frame 510d of the special symbol 510, so that the button display 510a strongly draws the player's attention at a predetermined timing.

The special pattern 510 of the pattern mode I may be stored as an image (image object) in the image ROM 325 of the effect control device 300 as it is. That is, when displayed in the design mode I, the special design 510 (predetermined design, predetermined image) may be displayed based on one image data stored in the image ROM 325 . One image data may be single image data in which a plurality of objects (the button display 510a, the pattern decoration 510c, and the frame 510d) are integrated.

In the design mode II, the button display 510a and the gauge display 510b are stored in the image ROM 325 of the production control device 300 as moving images (
animation, moving image). Moving images may be compressed and stored. As objects whose forms do not change with time, the pattern decoration 510c and the frame 510d may be collectively stored in the image ROM 325 as a still image (still image). Thus, with respect to the graphic mode II, the button display 510a and the gauge display 510b each have a graphic decoration 510c.
and the frame 510d may be independent image data. In this way, when displayed in the pattern mode II (in a specific case, when a specific condition is satisfied, for a predetermined period of time), the special pattern 510 (predetermined pattern, predetermined image) is displayed in a plurality of patterns stored in the image ROM 325. (or a plurality of types) of image data may be used for display. Here, the plurality of image data are moving images and still images, but may be all moving images or all still images. Then, for example, in the special pattern 510 of the pattern mode II, the moving images of the button display 510a and the gauge display 510b are fixed while the display positions of the still images of the pattern decoration 510c and the frame 510d on the display screen are changed with time as fluctuations. It may be formed by displaying from the front side (or upper layer side layer) at the designated display position (fixed position).

Alternatively, for example, the special pattern 510 of the pattern mode II is obtained by pasting the moving image frames of the button display 510a and the gauge display 510b to the pattern decoration 510c while changing the relative positions of each of the pattern modes II-1. . . II-i . . . II-n.
Then, the display position of the special pattern 510 as a composite image may be changed so as to fluctuate.

[Example of change in pattern mode of special pattern]
37A and 37B are diagrams showing examples of changes in the design mode of the special design 510. FIG. Variation II is the same as the variation in FIG. The special symbol 510 greatly changes from the symbol mode I to the symbol mode II at a predetermined timing. In the design mode II, more detailed design mode II-
1 . . . II-i . . . II-n. In the pattern mode II, only the display positions of the pattern decoration 510c and the frame 510d on the display screen change in the vertical direction due to the shaking fluctuation (indicated by the vertical arrows ↑↓ in FIG. 37), and the button display 510a and the gauge display 51
0b has a fixed display position, but changes only in form. The direction of shaking fluctuation is
In addition to the vertical direction, one direction such as the horizontal direction may be used.

The button display 510a of the special symbol 510 undergoes a large change in form at a predetermined timing (symbol form I→symbol form II-1), and then a small change in form (symbol form II-1
... II-i ... II-n). Therefore, the player will see the button display 510a with a large change.
, it can be seen that an operation effect (button effect) has occurred, and the subsequent button display 510
A small change in a indicates the lapse of the effective period of operation, prompting the operation of the effect button 25. - 特許庁

In the present embodiment, the period of swing fluctuation (vibration) of the pattern decoration 510c and the frame 510d is the same as the period of the reciprocating motion (vibration) of the portion corresponding to the production button switch 25a in the button display 510a. Interest is enhanced by coordinated movement of the action. Therefore, when the pattern decoration 510c and the frame 510d are at the lowest position, the production button switch 2
The portion corresponding to 5a is not retracted and is in the initial position (symbol aspects II-1, II-n)
, When the pattern decoration 510c and the frame 510d are at the uppermost position, the production button switch 2
The portion corresponding to 5a is retracted to the maximum and moved to the maximum operating position (symbol mode II-
i). It should be noted that a configuration is also possible in which the cycles of the swing fluctuation and the reciprocating motion are not aligned and are not synchronized.

In change III, the special symbol 510 changes greatly from the symbol mode I to the symbol mode III at a predetermined timing. Then, in the pattern mode III, it changes more finely, like the pattern modes III-1 . . . III-i . . . III-n. Design mode III
is similar to the pattern mode II, but in the button display 510a, the effect button switch 2
In the initial position of the portion corresponding to 5a (symbol modes III-1, III-n), the portion protrudes. Also, in the design mode III, the appearance of the button display 510a is different from that in the design mode II.

In the change IV, the special symbol 510 greatly changes from the symbol mode I to the symbol mode IV at a predetermined timing. In the design mode IV, the button display 510a pops out of the special design 510 and is displayed in a larger size than in the design mode I at the center of the display screen. In the design mode IV, the special design 510 is composed only of the design decoration 510c and the frame 510d. A gauge display 510b is displayed below the projecting button display 510a. In the pattern mode IV-1 to the pattern mode IV-n after the predetermined timing, the special pattern 510 only changes its display position up and down due to shaking fluctuation, but the form itself is maintained and does not change.

In addition, depending on the degree of expectation that the special figure variation display game will be a big hit, the aspect of the button display 510a (and the aspect of the special symbol 510) may be changed. For example, change II may have low expectations, change III may have medium expectations, and change IV may have high expectations. As a result, the player can see the mode of the button display 510a (and thus the mode of the special symbol 510).
The interest in the game is improved by paying attention to the change in the game.

Further, at a predetermined timing when the pattern mode I changes to the pattern modes II-1, III-1, and IV-1, the form of the button display 510a changes greatly, but the form of the pattern decoration 510c is maintained and the special pattern is changed. The upper portion of 510 is empty. Therefore, even if the mode changes, it becomes difficult to misidentify the special design 510 as a fluctuating design.

〔Screen transition〕
38A to 38C are examples of screen transition diagrams showing the display screens of the display device 41 in chronological order regarding the second embodiment.

(A) of FIG. 38A is a display screen when starting the decorative special figure variation display game. The decoration special figure variation display game may be either a special figure 1 variation display game or a special figure 2 variation display game which are alternately executed. A variable pattern (FIG. 35) as a decorative special pattern (large pattern, identification information) is stopped in the variable display area 610, and a reduced decorative pattern (small pattern, identification information) is displayed in the variable display area 61.
5 is stopped. Left region 610A, right region 610B, middle region 61 of variable display region 610
At 0C, the left pattern (decoration first pattern A), the right pattern (decoration first pattern B), and the middle pattern (decoration first pattern C) are stopped. Also, on the display screen, the mode display 502 (stage display, game state display) indicating the production mode is indicated as "normal mode", indicating the normal game state of left-handed hitting. It should be noted that even in the same normal game state, when a plurality of modes (stages) are provided as production modes (production stages), the mode display 502 is
The name of each mode (each stage) may be displayed.

The pending display unit 530 includes the first start memory (special figure 1 hold, special figure 1 start memory) and the second start memory (
Special figure 2 hold, special figure 2 start memory) are collectively displayed as a hold display 533. In this embodiment, the upper limit (A2905) of the special figure pending number (starting memory number) is four for each of the first starting memory and the second starting memory. For this reason, the pending display unit 530 displays individual pending displays 533
, and the first start memory and the second start memory are displayed on the reserve display unit 530 in the order of occurrence (in order of prize winning), aligned to the right. In the normal gaming state, which is a left-handed state, the first start memory and the second start memory are generated alternately by the winning switching mechanism 105 (FIG. 2). A memory pending display 533 is displayed, while a second starting memory pending display 533 is displayed. In addition, in the specific game state (probability variable state, time saving state), which is a right-handed state, basically only the second start memory due to winning to the normal variable winning device 37 is generated, so only four reserved display frames 530a are displayed. you can In this case, the left four of the eight reserved display frames 530a may be covered with a predetermined image from the front side to be hidden.

Also, in (a), in the pending display unit 530, the pending display 533 (special figure 1 pending display or special figure 2 pending display) moves to the right (holding shift). And the reserved digestion area 5 in the rectangular frame
40, the pending display 533 at the right end of the pending display portion 530 moves.

In addition, in the decoration special figure variation display game started here, a pseudo-continuous effect consisting of a predetermined number of pseudo-variations is executed. The pseudo continuous effect and the predetermined number of pseudo fluctuations may be determined in step B2010 of the variable effect setting process, for example.

After that, in (a), the fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern as the large pattern (↓↓↓) is displayed in the fluctuation display area 610.
, and the variation of the small symbols (↓↓↓) is being performed in the variation display area 615. In the left region 610A, right region 610B, and middle region 610C of the variable display region 610, the left pattern (decoration first pattern A), the right pattern (decoration first pattern B), and the middle pattern (decoration first pattern C) are respectively displayed. fluctuating. In addition, a change pending display 533a indicating the hold related to the special figure fluctuation display game being executed (starting memory that has become the execution right of this special figure fluctuation display game) is displayed in the reservation digest area 640. In the special figure 1 reserved number display part 650 and the special figure 2 reserved number display part 660 in the upper right corner of the display screen of the display device 41, the number "1" indicating the special figure 1 reserved number and the special figure 2 reserved number number "1" is displayed.

Then, in (c), after the first pseudo-variation (single effect) of the pseudo-continuous effect is completed, the left symbol is temporarily stopped (pseudo-stop display), and swinging variation is performed.

After that, in (d), the variation of the right pattern in the right area 610B changes from the scroll variation to the switching variation of sequentially switching and displaying a plurality of symbols at approximately the same position. As the right pattern, a variable pattern 450 with the number "7" attached is displayed on the display screen as if bills or cards were taken out by an image 460 of a hand. It should be noted that the variable pattern 450 is displayed obliquely by a predetermined angle (for example, -45 degrees) from the vertical direction. The hand image 460 is displayed on the front side of the variable pattern 450 . In this way, with the temporary stop display (pseudo-stop display) of the pattern (here, the left pattern) in (c) as a trigger, in (d), the pattern (here, the right pattern) is switched from the scroll variation. Since it changes like fluctuation, the performance becomes rich in variety and the interest of the game is improved.

Also, at this time, the left pattern of the left area 610A changes from shake fluctuation to shake fluctuation, and the pattern is displaced (transformed, deformed) into a different shape so that the pattern looks tilted according to the perspective, and then returns to its original shape. . As a result, when the bill or card is pulled out, the left pattern appears to turn around the left end and then return to its original position, thereby improving the interest of the game. In addition, the displacement to a different shape can be performed using known perspective projection transformation, projective transformation, etc., and the method of making the image look tilted by the perspective method is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 06-068272 and Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-068272. 09-237355 and Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2019-130097.

Subsequently, in (e), the hand image 460 is hidden, and the first shake variation ends.

After that, in (f), as the right pattern of the switching fluctuation, the fluctuation pattern 45 with the number "1" attached
A 0 is displayed on the display screen by the hand image 460 to show the bills and cards. The hand image 460 includes a variable pattern 450, a mode display 502, a pending display frame 530a (a pending display section 530
), the pending display 533, the variable pending display 533a, and the pending digestion area 540 are displayed on the front side to surprise the player and improve interest. At this time, as in (d), the left area 61
The left pattern of 0A undergoes the second shake variation, and is displaced (transformed, deformed) into a different shape so that the pattern appears to be tilted according to perspective, and then returns to its original shape.

The variable pattern 450 (450(2)) of the number "1" is superimposed on the previously displayed variable pattern 450 (450(1)) of the number "7" and displayed preferentially on the front side. At this time, the number "7"
In order to make the fluctuating pattern 450 inconspicuous, it is displayed by lowering the brightness and saturation from the state (e), or by increasing the transparency and displaying it lightly. In addition, the fluctuation pattern 45 of the number "1"
0 is displayed diagonally by a predetermined angle (for example, 45 degrees) from the vertical direction so as to intersect with the variable pattern 450 of the number "7".

Subsequently, in (g) of FIG. 38B, the hand image 460 is hidden and the second shake variation ends.

Next, in (h), a special pattern 510 is displayed on the display screen as a right pattern so that bills and cards are drawn out by the image 460 of the hand. In addition, the special pattern 510 is displayed with its longitudinal direction along the vertical direction (tilt of 0 degrees), and is superimposed on the two variable patterns 450 and displayed preferentially on the front side. In this way, the special symbol 510 and the two variable symbols 450 are superimposed and displayed at substantially the same position, providing an interesting presentation and improving the amusement of the game.

In (H), the left symbol in the left area 610A changes from shake variation to shake variation (temporary stop display), and unlike (D) and (F), the left symbol in the left area 610A does not perform shake variation. That is, in (h), after the second pseudo-variation (single effect) of the pseudo-continuous effect is completed, the left symbol is temporarily stopped (pseudo-stop display), and the shaking variation is performed. The special symbol 510 can also be regarded as a pseudo-continuous symbol.

Subsequently, in (vi), the hand image 460 is hidden. Here, the mode of the special design 510 is the design mode I shown in FIGS.

Next, in (J), at a predetermined timing corresponding to the start of the valid operation period, the special pattern 510 changes to
There is a large change from pattern mode I to pattern mode II (see FIGS. 36 and 37). Then, at a predetermined timing, the pattern decoration 510c starts swinging from the lowest position together with the frame 510d. In this way, with the display of the special symbol 510 (which can be regarded as a pseudo-continuous symbol) in (v) and (v), the variation of the symbol (here, the right symbol) changes from the switching variation of (v) to ( Since it changes like the shaking fluctuation of J), the performance becomes rich in variety and the interest of the game is improved.

Also, in (J), a part (the part corresponding to the production button switch 25a) of the button display 510a whose form has changed starts to reciprocate. It appears to the player that the portion corresponding to the effect button switch 25a reciprocates substantially in the front-rear direction. Also, the gauge display 510b is superimposed on the pattern decoration 510c and preferentially displayed on the front side.

After that, in (S), the mode of the special pattern 510 becomes the pattern mode II-i shown in FIGS. perceived as moving. The pattern decoration 510c and the frame 510d that are swinging are at the uppermost position. The horizontal length of the operation effective period (black portion) indicated by the gauge display 510b becomes shorter from (C) as time elapses. Note that button display 5
10a (in particular, the annular portion around the portion corresponding to the effect button switch 25a) and the display position of the gauge display 510b are fixed without changing from (C) on the display screen.

Next, in (b), the display screen is the same as (j) except for the gauge display 510b. Here, the pattern decoration 510c and the frame 510d that are swinging are at the lowest position. The horizontal length of the operation effective period (black portion) indicated by the gauge display 510b decreases from (sa) with the passage of time.

Subsequently, in (S), the display screen is the same as (S) except for the gauge display 510b.
Here, the pattern decoration 510c and the frame 510d that are swinging are at the uppermost position. The horizontal length of the operation effective period (black portion) indicated by the gauge display 510b becomes shorter from (B) with the passage of time.

Next, in (C), the display screen is the same as (J) and (B) except for the gauge display 510b. Here, the pattern decoration 510c and the frame 510d that are swinging are at the lowest position.
The horizontal length of the operation effective period (black portion) indicated by the gauge display 510b becomes shorter from (S) as time elapses.

From (J) to (S), the pattern decoration 510c and the frame 510d are shaken for two cycles, and the button display 510a is synchronized with this shaken fluctuation, and the part corresponding to the production button switch 25a is Two cycles of reciprocating motion are performed. In reciprocating motion, the part
From the initial state (initial position, e.g., (C)) in which it is recognized as not being pushed, to the maximum operating state (maximum operating position, e.g., (C)) in which it is recognized as being pushed, and then It returns to the initial state (initial position, for example, (B)) that is recognized as if it is not. The display and/or partial reciprocating motion (displacement, deformation) of the button display 510a gives the player the effect button 2
An operation prompting display (pre-operation presentation) for prompting the operation of 5 is provided.

In addition, in order to improve the interest of the game, the pattern decoration 510c and the frame 510d are shaken and changed,
The cycle of one of the partial reciprocating motions of the button display 510a may be lengthened or shortened with respect to the other cycle depending on the degree of expectation of the big win, and may not be synchronized.
Also, one period can be set several times as long as the other period, depending on the degree of expectation of the big win.

After that, in (S), an operation corresponding effect is executed in response to the player's operation of the effect button 25 immediately after (S). In the operation-responsive effect, a cloud-like wide-area image 463 that spreads over substantially the entire display screen is displayed including the character display "Great success!".

Then, in (T), as a result of the special figure variation display game, a big hit stop result "1, 1, 1" with the same stop symbols on the left and right sides is displayed. Here, the variation pattern 450 of the number "1"
is also used as a stop symbol for the left and right middle jackpots, but a stop symbol used only for displaying the result of the special figure variation display game may be prepared. In addition, in the case of a losing result of a special figure fluctuation display game, in (T), the stopping result of losing the same stopping pattern in the left and right (for example, "1
, 3, 5”).

In addition, the effect control device 300, in the stop design setting process (B2013), the fluctuation design 4
Even if 50 is used as a stop symbol, the special symbol 510 is not used as a stop symbol. In addition, the effect control device 300 sets the stop design of the big hit corresponding to the design type of the big hit (B1802) in the stop design setting process (B2013).

Subsequently, in (H), a fanfare effect is performed before the start of the jackpot round, and a character display (here, "R
EG BONUS") is displayed, and a display 462 indicating that the stop symbol of the number "1" is a big hit is displayed. In addition, when the upper limit of rounds is low, it will be displayed as "REG Bonus", but if the upper limit of rounds is high, it will be displayed as "BIG Bonus". be. For example, if the type of jackpot (symbol type) is a 10R probability variation jackpot (10R probability variation jackpot pattern), the upper limit of the number of rounds is 10, and the type of jackpot (symbol type) is a 4R probability variation jackpot (4R probability variation jackpot pattern). If there is, the maximum number of rounds is 4. Fanfare effect setting processing (B
2102).

After (h), a big hit round effect is executed on the display screen.

[Gase production]
FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an example in which a fake effect occurs in the screen transition of the display screen of the display device 41 (FIG. 38).

Even if the player operates the effect button 25 immediately after (se) in FIG. 38C, instead of directly transitioning to the display screen of (so), (se-1) A fake effect is executed as follows. Even though the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit like (T) through (So), in the fake effect, the left and right patterns are not aligned with the “1” and “2” patterns, and they are lost. pretend to be A player who is disappointed by the fake performance is greatly pleased with the big hit, so that the amusement of the game is improved.

[Re-lottery production]
FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an example in which a re-lottery effect occurs in the screen transition (FIG. 38) of the display screen of the display device 41. As shown in FIG.

After (So) in FIG. 38C, at (T), the symbol variation is completely stopped (symbols are confirmed) and the stop result of the big hit is displayed, as shown in FIG. 40 (T-1). , the fluctuation pattern 450 of the number "1" in the left and right performs the shaking fluctuation of the temporary stop state.

After that, in (ter-2), the fluctuation pattern 450 of the number "1" which is fluctuating as a middle pattern
, the button display 510a is displayed as a part of the variable pattern 450, superimposed on the character 450a and the pattern decoration 450c. The form of the button display 510a is the same as (vii). Note that the variable pattern 450 (predetermined pattern, predetermined image) during the re-lottery effect (T-2) may be displayed based on one image data stored in the image ROM 325 . One image data may be single image data in which a plurality of objects (button display 510a, character 450a, number 450b, pattern decoration 450c, and frame 450d) are integrated.
In addition, not limited to this, the variable pattern 450 in (ter-2) is different from the image data of the button display 510a stored in the image ROM 325 (character 450a and number 450).
b, image data integrating the pattern decoration 450c and the frame 450d).

Next, in (T-3), similarly to (J) in FIG. 38B, at the timing when the pattern in the left and right is at the lowest position during the temporary stop (during shaking fluctuation), the form and display of the button display 510a The position and appearance change greatly. Also, the gauge display 510b is displayed on the front side while overlapping the pattern decoration 450c (or the character 450a). At this timing, the button display 510a starts to change such that a part (the part corresponding to the effect button switch 25a) reciprocates. The character 450a, the pattern decoration 450c, and the frame 450d continue to swing and fluctuate in the temporary stop state.

After that, at (T-4), the left and right center symbols are at the uppermost position during the temporary stop (during shaking fluctuation). The button display 510a and the gauge display 510b correspond to the character 450a and the pattern decoration 45.
The character 450a, the pattern decoration 450c, and the frame 4
The position with respect to 50d is fixed, but the display position with respect to the display screen is not fixed. By doing so, the unity between the pattern decoration 450c and the operation promotion display (the button display 510a and the gauge display 510b) is increased. As with the special pattern 510, the button display 510a (
In particular, the annular portion around the portion corresponding to the effect button switch 25a) and the gauge display 510
b can be configured such that the display position is fixed with respect to the display screen.

In (T-3) (T-4) as a specific case (when a specific condition is satisfied, a predetermined period),
The variable design 450 (predetermined design, predetermined image) may be displayed based on multiple (or multiple types) of image data stored in the image ROM 325 . Here, the plurality of image data are the moving image of the button display 510a (and/or the gauge display 510b) and the character 450
It includes a still image in which a, a number 450b, a pattern decoration 450c, and a frame 450d are integrated.

Next, in (T-5), in response to the player's operation of the effect button 25 immediately after (T-4), an operation corresponding effect is executed in the same manner as in (T-4).

Then, in (T-6), as a result of the special figure variation display game, a big hit stop result "7, 7, 7" with the same stop symbols on the left and right is displayed. By re-lottery production, (T-1)
It can be shown as if the symbols "1, 1, 1" temporarily stopped on the left and right of the figure were drawn again to "7, 7, 7". In addition, the stop symbol setting process (B201
In 3), the stop result "7, 7, 7" of the big hit is determined in advance, but it is also possible to actually perform a re-lottery in the stage of (T-6).

After (T-6), similar to (H), a fanfare effect is performed before the start of the jackpot round, but a character display (here, "BIG bonus") indicating the upper limit of the number of rounds is displayed, A display 462 is displayed indicating that the stop symbol of the number "7" is a big hit.

[Screen transition 2]
FIG. 41 is an example of a screen transition diagram showing the display screen of the display device 41 in the jackpot state in chronological order regarding the second embodiment. FIG. 41 shows the case where the fifth big win occurs through the time saving state and the variable probability state without intervening the normal game state, that is, the case where the fifth consecutive big win state (special game state) is entered.

(T) in FIG. 41 shows the end of the fanfare effect in the big win effect and the start of the big win round effect. The fanfare effect on the display screen is the same as (H), but the character display indicating the upper limit of the number of rounds is displayed as "BIG BONUS", and the stop symbol of the number "7" is a big hit. is displayed. Incidentally, the big hit round effect is set in the round effect setting process (B2105).

In (T), a display 462 indicating that the number "7" has been hit is displayed continuously from the fanfare effect, and a character display (here, “BIG Bonus”) is displayed. Also, on the display screen, a big win information display area 464 for displaying information about past big wins is provided. In the jackpot information display area 464, asterisks (★ or ☆) corresponding to the jackpots are displayed for the past four times, and the character display BIG (abbreviation of BIG bonus) indicating the upper limit of the number of rounds for each jackpot.
and REG (short for REG bonus) are displayed under the star. The asterisk is marked in black when the maximum number of rounds is 10R and corresponds to a large BIG bonus, and is displayed in white when the maximum number of rounds is 4R and corresponds to a small REG bonus. be.

In addition, in (T), a right-handed instruction display 465 is displayed as a notification to instruct the right-handed player. Also, on the display screen, a music display area 466 is provided for displaying the music currently being output from the speaker. Furthermore, on the display screen, a remaining number of winnings display area 468 that displays the remaining big winnings count number in one round (remaining number of winnings to the big winnings), and a round display area 469 that displays the current round. is provided. In the remaining number of winnings display area 468, 10 circles are displayed for the upper limit of the number of big winnings counted in one round, "10", and in the round display area 469, the current round is "Round 1". Is displayed.

Furthermore, on the display screen, a first acquired game ball number display 471 indicating the number of acquired game balls acquired in the current round (number of balls played) and the total number of acquired game balls acquired during the consecutive games are displayed. A second obtained game ball number display 474 indicating (number of balls to be played) is displayed. (T) At the stage of the initial screen of Round 1, the number of game balls in the first acquired game ball number display 471 is zero and "Acquired 0000" is displayed, and the number of game balls in the second acquired game ball number display 474 is displayed. is for example 4000
and "Total 4000" is displayed.

Next, in (Te), 9 circles are displayed in the remaining number of winnings display area 468 corresponding to the occurrence of the first winning to the big winnings, and the remaining number of winnings to the big winnings is displayed. It can be recognized that it is "9". Also, the number of game balls in the first acquired game ball number display 471 and the second acquired game ball number display 474 starts to increase by one by the acquired game ball number (here, the number of winning balls: 15×1 time).

Also, here, the effect 476 is generated to overlap the first acquired game ball number display 471 from the front side in correspondence with the winning to the big winning hole. As will be described later, since the number of game balls displayed in the first acquired game ball number display 471 is updated to the number of acquired game balls before the winning by winning a prize in the big winning hole, the effect 476 causes the first acquired game ball number display 471 to be displayed. The player's attention is diverted from the number of playing balls. The effect 476 does not completely hide the number of game balls in the first acquired game ball number display 471 by making it translucent or the like, and the number of game balls can be visually recognized.

After that, in (g), the number of game balls in the first acquired number of game balls display 471 is displayed as "8", and the number of game balls in the second acquired number of game balls display 474 is displayed as "4010". The increasing speed of the number of game balls (increasing number per unit time) in the second acquired game ball number display 474 is larger than the increasing speed in the first acquired game ball number display 471 . As a result, the player can be made to think that the number of acquired game balls is rapidly increasing, and the interest in the game is improved.

Next, in (na), the second winning to the big winning opening occurs. Remaining win count display area 46
Eight circles are displayed at 8, and it can be recognized that the number of remaining winnings to the big winning opening is "8". The number of game balls in the first number of acquired game balls display 471 is updated from "8" to the number of acquired game balls "15" before the second winning. As a result, since the error between the number of game balls displayed in the first number-of-gained-game-balls display 471 and the number of won-game-balls is within 15 prize-balls, the player can display the first number-of-gained-game-balls display 4
With 71, the number of acquired game balls can be roughly grasped. On the other hand, the number of game balls in the second number of acquired game balls display 474 is not updated to "4015" at once, but is one by one toward the number of acquired game balls (here, 4000 + number of prize balls 15 x 2 times). Since the number continues to increase, the player can get the feeling that the game ball has been acquired (feeling that the game ball has been released). In this way, the first acquired game ball number display 471 and the second acquired game ball number display 474 differ in the increase mode of the number of game balls, thereby giving the player an impression that the number of acquired game balls mechanically increases. can be prevented, and the performance and decoration on the display screen are increased.

In addition, in (na), the player's attention can be diverted from the update of the first acquired game ball number display 471 by the effect 476, and the discomfort caused by the number of game balls in the first acquired game ball number display 471 being skipped can be alleviated. can be mitigated.

Subsequently, in (d), the number of game balls in the first acquired game ball number display 471 is increased by one from "15" to become "18", and the number of game balls in the first acquired game ball number display 471 is changed to " 4012” is incremented by one to become “4016”. Here too, the increasing speed of the number of game balls in the second acquired game ball number display 474 is higher than the increasing speed in the first acquired game ball number display 471 .

After that, in (J), up to round 10 is finished, and the ending effect of a big win is executed. In the big hit ending effect, the first acquired game ball number display 471 is not displayed, but the second acquired game ball number display 474 is displayed.

[Lamp display device 80]
FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a lamp display device 80 in relation to the second embodiment.

As shown in the upper diagram of FIG. 42 , an example of the lamp display device 80 includes the lamp display units 1, 3, and 4 for the special figure 1 arranged in a straight line, and the lamp display unit for the special figure 2 arranged in a straight line. 2, 5 and 6 are arranged in parallel (example 1). Another example of the lamp display device 80 is a total of 6 lamp display units, ie, the lamp display units 1, 3, and 4 for the special figure 1 and the lamp display units 2, 5, and 6 for the special figure 2, are arranged in a straight line. (Example 2).

As shown in the middle diagram, the lamp display device 80 performs a variable display (blinking) that repeats lighting display and non-lighting display at a predetermined blinking cycle as a fourth special pattern (fourth pattern).
ED), and a lamp display unit 3-6 (
LED). Note that the lamp display device 80 is controlled by the effect control device 300 .

Lamp display units 3 and 4 (decorative special figure 1 reserved LED1, decorative special figure 1 reserved LED2) display the decorative special figure 1 reserved number (first start memory number) depending on the off state, lighting state, and blinking state. Similarly, the lamp display units 5 and 6 (decorative special figure 2 reserved LED 1, decorative special figure 2 reserved LED 2) display the decorative special figure 2 reserved number (second start memory number) depending on the off state, lighting state, and blinking state indicate.

Each lamp display part is a full-color LED, but among the RGB (red, green and blue) light emitting elements, the R
Only G (red-green) is used. That is, among the three RGB terminals of the full-color LED, R
Only two terminals of G are used by connecting conductive wires.

The lamp display parts 1 and 2 perform a variable display by changing the mode of the fourth pattern in the order of turning off → lighting in red → lighting out → lighting in green. Then, as shown in the figure below, the lamp display parts 1 and 2 are turned off when the result of the special figure variation display game is lost, and red (R) or yellow is displayed when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit result or a small hit result. to emit light. Note that yellow is a composite color obtained by emitting two colors RG.

Furthermore, in the case of the time saving result (time saving pattern), the lamp display units 1 and 2, unlike the case of the big hit result or the small hit result, use a single color green (G ) to emit light. In addition, the lamp display units 1 and 2 may emit light in a warm color other than red in the case of a big hit result or a small hit result, and in the case of a time saving result (time saving pattern), a cold color other than green may emit light.

In addition, in this embodiment, in the big hit determination process of FIG. 15, determination of a small hit and time reduction determination are also performed by lottery using a big hit random number value. In time saving determination as a lottery, time saving is set as a determination result when the big hit random number matches the time saving decision value. The time saving determination value is different from the small hit determination value and the big hit determination value. In the case of the time saving determination result (time saving result), in the special figure 1 stop design setting process (A3403) or the special figure 2 stop design setting process (A3503), the time saving design (stop design number, stop design pattern) as a stop design ( A time-saving design number, a time-saving design pattern) are set, and a decoration special figure command corresponding to the time-saving design is transmitted to the production control device 300.例文帳に追加Then, in the display device 41, the performance control device 300 displays a time saving pattern as a decoration stop pattern, and enters a time saving state from the next special figure variation display game.

As the time saving pattern displayed on the display device 41, for example, only the left pattern and the middle pattern are aligned.
1, 1, 3” and so on. There are no restrictions on time-saving patterns if they are decided in advance, but there are regularities such as "1, 2, 3" where the numbers are arranged in order, or "1, 3, 1" where only the left and right patterns are aligned. However, it is preferable because it is easy for the player to remember. A plurality of time saving patterns may be prepared, and the number of special figure fluctuation display games in which the time saving state continues (time saving number of times) may be determined for each time saving pattern.

Thus, when the time-saving pattern is displayed as the stop pattern, the luminous color of the fourth pattern is a cold color (green) different from the warm color (red) in the case of a big hit. Therefore, when the time-saving pattern is displayed as the stop pattern, the player can be prevented from erroneously recognizing that a big win has occurred, and the player can easily grasp that the time-saving winning has occurred. In addition, the emission color of the fourth pattern is
Since it is a composite color (yellow) in the case of a big hit result or a small hit result, even if the time saving pattern is not displayed, there is no unused light emitting element and there is no need to change the light emission control.

In addition, when the number of times of the special figure variation display game executed after the end of the jackpot state reaches a predetermined number (so-called ceiling), regardless of the lottery, the lamp display parts 1 and 2 are displayed in a cold color other than green (G). You may emit light as a 4th design with the color of . In this case, the time-saving design is displayed as the decorative stop design on the display device 41, and the time-saving state is entered from the next special figure variation display game. As the time saving pattern displayed on the display device 41, for example, only the left pattern and the middle pattern are aligned "3, 3
, 5” (“1, 1, 3” may be used as in the case of time reduction by lottery).

[Other production examples]
FIG. 43 is a screen transition diagram showing an example of effects on the display screen of the display device 41 regarding the second embodiment. In particular, an example of a production using a special character (carp) will be described with respect to the prediction production and the notice (prediction production) for the variation (the special figure fluctuation display game being executed). The look-ahead effect is set by the look-ahead variation command process (FIG. 26), and the notice (preview effect) is set by the change effect setting process (FIG. 29).

In (ha) of FIG. 43, as in (b) of FIG. 38A, a decorative special design (large design, identification information)
(↓↓↓) is being executed in the variable display area 610, and the variation (↓↓↓) of the decorative reduced pattern (small pattern, identification information) is being executed in the variable display area 615. A mode display 502 is shown as "normal mode", indicating that the game is in the normal game state. In the special figure 1 reserved number display unit 650 and the special figure 2 reserved number display unit 660, the number "0" indicating the special figure 1 reserved number and the number "1" indicating the special figure 2 reserved number are displayed respectively. . In the pending display portion 530, one pending display 533 (second pending display) is displayed, and in the pending digestion area 640, a variable pending display 533a is displayed.

In FIG. 43, the pending display section 530 is provided in a form included in a building-like image 480 imitating a house. The eight reserved display frames 530a correspond to the eight shoji screens. A pending display 533 is displayed on the opened shoji among the eight shoji (suspended display frames 530 a ) of the building-like image 480 . Pond images 482 are arranged on the left and right of the building-like image 480 positioned at the lower center of the display screen, and the house looks like it is surrounded by the pond. The image 482 of the pond may be a moving image with small ripples on the surface. An image 483 of a cliff and an image 48 of a waterfall flowing over the cliff are displayed near the left end of the display screen.
4 is displayed. Waterfall image 484 may be an animation of flowing water. Note that the display device 41
A light-emitting accessory 487 is provided near the top of the waterfall image 484 on the left side of the image 484 .

In addition, in (C), on the display screen, the character image 489 (white) imitating a carp is displayed in a variable manner on the display screen by the number (here, 2) corresponding to the degree of expectation that the special figure variable display game being executed will be a big hit. is displayed on the front side with priority over

After that, in (H), there is a prize to the start winning port 36, and the first start memory (special figure 1 reservation) is newly generated, and the reservation display 533 (special figure 1 reservation display) corresponding to the winning is newly It is additionally displayed in the reserved display frame 530a of the open shoji. A character image 489 imitating a carp is moved from (C) to make it look like the carp is swimming.

In addition, in order to make it appear as if a carp appears in the pond in response to the winning of the starting prize-winning port 36, a character image 486 imitating a carp is displayed within the image 482 of the pond. It is made transparent and displayed on the front side of the character image 486 . The number of character images 486 is
There may be more than one, and the number may be increased as the expectation of the starting memory jackpot caused by the winning this time is higher. The display of the character image 486 serves as an indication effect that is executed prior to the pending change notice.

Next, in (F), the character image 489 imitating a carp acts close to the hold display 533 (special figure 1 hold display) corresponding to the start memory generated by this winning, and a hold change notice occurs. The color of the pending display 533 changes from white to red. Also, the character image 4 that acted
89 changes from white to red to become a red character image 489a. Furthermore, a new character image 489b (white) imitating a carp appears. Red character image 489a
is higher than the white character images 489 and 489b in the expectation that the special figure variation display game being executed will be a big hit.

After that, in (he), in order to make it look like a carp climbing a waterfall, a character image 4 imitating a carp
86 moves along the waterfall image 484 . The character image 489, the character image 489a, and the character image 489b each move from (F), but when the red character image 489a and the white character image 489b are displayed overlapping each other, the degree of expectation for the big win is increased. A tall red character image 489a is displayed on the front side (or upper layer side layer) with priority over the white character image 489b.

Next, in (e), in order to make it look as if the carp has climbed up to the top of the waterfall, the character image 486 imitating the carp is further moved from (f) along the waterfall image 484 to look like the light-emitting character 4.
It is visually recognized as if it rushes into 87. Also, character image 489, character image 4
89a, the character image 489b moves from (to), but the white character image 489 displayed earlier from the stage (c) and the white character image 489b displayed later at the stage (f) In the case of overlapping display, the white character image 489 displayed earlier is displayed on the front side (upper layer side layer) with priority over the white character image 489b displayed later. Note that the character image 489 and the character image 489b have the same degree of expectation for a big hit.

Next, in (M), the character image 486 imitating the carp is hidden, and the light-emitting accessory 487 is displayed.
appears to have entered and disappeared. Then, the luminous accessory 487 emits light, and a shoal announcement (announcement by a shoal of fish) is executed in which a large number of golden character images 489c imitating carp appear. In the group announcement, the golden character image 489c may appear from a position facing the light-emitting character 487 (near the light-emitting character 487). The golden character image 489c is
Even if the white character image 489, the white character image 489b, and the red character image 489a overlap, they are preferentially displayed on the front side (or upper layers). The group notice is an effect with a high degree of expectation that the special figure variation display game being executed will become a big hit. A series of notices from (he) to (ma) may be configured as a continuous notice. i.e. 1
The step (he) carp waterfall climbing notice, the second step (ma) light emission notice of the light-emitting role object 487, and the third step (ma) group notice are used as continuous notices, and the steps are performed without interruption. As the game progresses, the expectation that the special figure variation display game being executed will become a big hit may increase.

[Display priority]
FIG. 44 shows a white character image 489 imitating a carp, a red character image 489a,
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the display priority order of a gold character image 489c. Here, the lower the display priority, the closer the display is to the front side (or the upper layer side) of the display screen of the display device 41 .

As shown in (a), the expected jackpot of the special figure variation display game being executed increases in the order of the white character image 489, the red character image 489a, and the gold character image 489c (white<red<gold). The display priority becomes lower as the degree of expectation increases.
9c takes first place. Therefore, when a plurality of identical characters with different display modes (here, colors) are displayed, the display mode with a higher expectation for a big hit is preferentially displayed on the front side (or upper layer side layer). On the other hand, a display mode with a low degree of expectation for a big hit is displayed on the back side (or a layer on the lower layer side). Therefore, even if a plurality of the same characters with different display modes are superimposed on the display screen, the player can easily recognize that an effect with a high expectation for a big win is occurring, and the player can easily recognize the effect with a high expectation for a big win. Even when shooting is desired, it is sufficient to shoot the entire display screen as it is.

In addition, as in (b), when a plurality of identical characters (images) with the same display mode (here, color) are displayed, the display priority is given to the character (image) that was displayed earlier in time ( smaller than the previous one). That is, the one displayed earlier in terms of time is preferentially displayed on the front side (or on the upper layer side). For example, the first (first) displayed white character image 489, the second displayed white character image 489b, and the third (last) displayed white character image (not shown) are , even if they are overlapped, they are displayed on the front side with priority in this order of priority. Note that the order of display priority when a plurality of identical characters having the same display mode are displayed may be determined by lottery instead of the order in which they are displayed.

In this manner, a plurality of identical images (characters) can be displayed on the display device 41 (display means), and each of the plurality of images can be displayed with a time difference. When a plurality of images are superimposed and displayed on the display device 41, an image whose display start time is earlier is preferentially displayed on the front side than an image whose display start time is later. Therefore, a familiar image displayed earlier can be displayed on the front side, and an image displayed later can be displayed on the back side, so that a plurality of the same images (characters) can be preferably superimposed and displayed without erasing one of them. It can be displayed on device 41 . Therefore, the interest in the game can be improved.

Conversely, when a plurality of identical images (characters) are superimposed and displayed on the display device 41, the image whose display start time is later has priority over the image whose display start time is earlier (before). and may be displayed on the front side. In this case, the image displayed later and the player is paying attention can be displayed on the front side, and the image displayed earlier (front) can be displayed on the back side. can increase For example, the third (last) displayed white character image (not shown), the second displayed white character image 489b, and the first (first) displayed white character image 489 are , even if they overlap, they are displayed on the front side with priority in this order.

As described above, the second embodiment has been described, but the design decoration 510c may be used instead of the button display 510a as the specific part of the special design 510 that greatly changes its shape at a predetermined timing. This also makes it easier for the player to pay attention to the special symbol 510 and thus the button display 510a at a predetermined timing. Further, the predetermined timing may be any timing while the special symbol 510 is being displayed, not just the timing corresponding to the start of the valid operation period. This also makes it easier for the player to pay attention to the special symbol 510 itself or the specific part, and if the special symbol 510 is, for example, a pseudo consecutive symbol, the interest in the game is improved.

[Actions and effects of the second embodiment]
The gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment includes an effect control means (effect control device 300) capable of executing a game (special figure variation display game) using a pattern (decorative special symbol) as an effect on the display means (display device 41) ). The symbols include a special symbol (special symbol 510) that is not displayed as a result of the game. ). At a predetermined timing (for example, timing corresponding to the start of the effective period of operation), the effect control means changes the mode of the specific part and changes the mode of the decorative part to be different from the specific part or does not change. .

In such a gaming machine 10, since it becomes easy for the player to pay attention to the special symbols or the specific part thereof at a predetermined timing, it is possible to perform notification such as operation prompting display through the special symbols, and also to perform special symbols. If you use it as a pseudo consecutive pattern etc., the production will be rich in variety. For this reason,
It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the second embodiment, the gaming machine 10 is provided with operation means (for example, the effect button 25) that can be operated by the player, and the special symbol serves as a specific portion, and is an operation prompting display prompting the player to operate the operation means. (eg button display 510a or gauge display 510b). Therefore, it is possible to prompt the player to operate the operating means through the special symbols, thereby enhancing the interest in the game.

Further, in the second embodiment, the predetermined timing is the timing corresponding to the start of the operation valid period in which the detection of the operation becomes valid. Therefore, when the specific part is the operation prompt display,
At the beginning of the operation validity period, the player may be brought to the attention of the operation prompt display.

Also, in the second embodiment, the aspect of the specifying part differs before and after the operation valid period starts.
Therefore, when the specific portion is the operation prompting display, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the operation prompting display when the operation valid period starts.

Further, in the second embodiment, the effect control means displays a display (for example, gauge display 510b) indicating the effective period of operation superimposed on the decorative portion. Therefore, it is possible to strongly prompt the player to operate the operating means.

In addition, in the second embodiment, the effect control means changes the mode of the specific part according to the degree of expectation for a special result (for example, a jackpot result). Therefore, the degree of expectation can be notified according to the aspect of the specific part of the special symbol, and the amusement of the game is improved.

In the second embodiment, the performance control means changes the mode of the specific part at least within the frame of the special pattern at a predetermined timing, and does not change the mode of the decoration part within the frame of the special pattern. Therefore, within the special symbol (within the frame), only the aspect of the specific part (for example, the button display 510a) changes, so that the specific part strongly attracts the player's attention at a predetermined timing. The change enhances the interest in the game.

Further, in the second embodiment, the effect control means (effect control device 300) can execute the game using images (for example, patterns) as effects on the display means (display device 41).
Effect control means (effect control device 300) can display a predetermined image (for example, special symbol 510 or "1" variable symbol) on display means (display device 41) in a game (special symbol variation display game). . Effect control means, a predetermined image, a plurality of images in a specific case (first case, for example, when it is displayed in the pattern mode II or during the re-lottery effect (T-3) (T-4)) Display based on data, and in another case (second case or other case, for example, when displayed in pattern mode I or during re-lottery production (T-2)) Based on one image data indicate. Therefore,
A predetermined image used in a game can be displayed in different modes (display modes) depending on whether it is a specific case or a different case, and the interest in the game can be improved. Further, for example, a predetermined image can be composed of moving image data and still image data, can be displayed in various variations, and can enhance the amusement of the game.

Further, in the second embodiment, in a specific case, a predetermined image (for example, a special pattern 510 or "
A plurality of objects (for example, button display 510a and pattern decorations 510c and 450c) that make up a variable pattern of "1" are displayed based on different image data (for example, moving image data and still image data), and different images are displayed. In some cases, multiple objects are displayed based on single image data in which the multiple objects are integrated. Therefore, a predetermined image used in the game can be displayed in different forms depending on whether it is a specific case or a different case, and the interest in the game can be improved. Also, for example, a predetermined image can be displayed in various variations, and the interest in the game can be improved.

In the second embodiment, the gaming machine 10 includes game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing a game, effect control means (performance control device 300) capable of executing effects related to the game, Prepare. The production control means controls a plurality of identical images (for example, character image 4
89 and the character image 489b) can be displayed on the display means, and the display of each of the plurality of images can be started at different start times. To display an image earlier (earlier) than an image later in time on the front side. Therefore, a familiar image which is started to be displayed earlier can be displayed on the front side with priority over an image which is started to be displayed later, so that a plurality of the same images (characters) can be preferably overlapped and displayed on the display means. Therefore, the interest in the game can be improved. Conversely, when a plurality of images are superimposed and displayed on the display means, the image later in the start time can be displayed on the front side in preference to the earlier (earlier) image.
In this case, the image that is started to be displayed later and is focused on by the player can be displayed continuously without being hidden in front of the image that was started to be displayed before (first). You can increase your interest.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications and changes are possible within the scope of its 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 multiple embodiments. Also, 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 claims, and is intended to include all changes within the scope of the claims and equivalent meanings and contents.

For example, when the above-described embodiment is applied to a slot machine, the game media used in the game are medals (coins) instead of game balls, and the number of prize balls is replaced with the number of medals to be paid out. In the slot machine, the ball payout rate (base) as performance information is the ratio (%) of the number of medals paid out to the number of medals inserted into the slot machine, and the role ratio is
The ratio of the number of medals paid out by various bonuses to the number of medals paid out in a predetermined period (
%).

10 game machine 25 effect button 30 game board 32 game area 36 first start winning opening (first start winning area)
37 normal variable winning device (second starting winning area)
39 Special Variable Winning Device 40 Center Case 41 Display Device 50 Collective Display Device (LED)
100 Game control device (main board)
200 Payout control device 300 Effect control device (sub board)
450 variable design 510 special design

Claims (1)

A gaming machine comprising game control means capable of executing a game and effect control means capable of executing effects related to the game,
The production control means is
a plurality of images can be displayed on the display means;
The plurality of images can be displayed at different timings,
A game machine characterized in that when the plurality of images are superimposed and displayed on the display means, an image whose display timing is later is displayed in front of an image which is earlier than that of the previous image.

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