JP2022152071A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To increase the interest of a game.SOLUTION: A game machine capable of executing a game on the basis of the satisfaction of a predetermined condition includes performance control means (performance control device 300) for controlling a game performance, and operation units (performance button 25, cross key 29) operable by a player. The performance control means can execute an operation request performance requesting an operation of the operation unit, can execute a performance corresponding to the operation when the requested operation is performed, and can execute a performance corresponding to the operation when an operation that is not requested is performed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 35

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition.

Some conventional gaming machines can request a player to operate an operation unit and can execute an effect according to the operation.

JP 2020-72849 A

If the performance is only performed in response to the request for the operation of the requested operation unit, the performance becomes monotonous and the interest in the game cannot be sufficiently improved. An object of the present invention is to improve the amusement of games.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1,
In a gaming machine that can execute a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
Production control means for controlling game production;
an operation unit that can be operated by a player,
The production control means is
capable of executing an operation request rendering requesting operation of the operation unit;
When the requested operation is performed, an effect corresponding to the operation can be executed,
It is characterized in that, when an unrequested operation is performed, an effect corresponding to the operation can be executed.

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

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a game machine. It is a diagram showing an example of the distribution rate of the result of the special figure fluctuation display game, the distribution rate of the big hit pattern, the normal pattern probability and the number of ceiling reaching games. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. 4 is a flowchart for explaining main processing; 4 is a flowchart for explaining main processing; 4 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing; It is a flow chart explaining special figure game processing. It is a flow chart for explaining a special figure starting mouth switch common processing. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure reservation information determination process. It is a flow chart for explaining the special figure usual processing. It is a flow chart for explaining special figure 1 fluctuation start processing and special figure 2 fluctuation start processing. It is a flow chart for explaining a special figure 1 stop design setting process. It is a flow chart for explaining a special figure 2 stop design setting process. It is a flow chart explaining processing during special figure fluctuation. It is a flow chart explaining time saving end setting processing. It is a flowchart explaining processing during special figure display. It is a flowchart explaining processing during special figure display. 10 is a flowchart for explaining fanfare/interval processing transition setting processing 1; It is a flow chart explaining support operation setting processing. It is a flow chart explaining jackpot end processing. FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining specific area switch monitoring processing; FIG. It is a flowchart explaining small hit residual ball processing. It is a flow chart explaining small hit end processing. It is a flow chart explaining the main processing of a production control device. 9 is a flowchart for explaining received command check processing; 9 is a flowchart for explaining received command analysis processing; It is a figure explaining an example of production|presentation. It is a figure explaining an example of production|presentation. It is a figure explaining an example of production|presentation. It is a figure explaining an example of production|presentation. It is a figure explaining an example of production|presentation. It is a figure explaining an example of production|presentation. It is a figure explaining an example of production|presentation. It is a figure explaining an example of production|presentation. It is a figure explaining an example of production|presentation. It is a figure explaining an example of an image. It is a figure explaining an example of a selection display.

<First embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a front side perspective view of the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the game machine 10 of this embodiment includes a front frame 12, which is assembled to an outer frame (support frame) 11 so as to be openable and rotatable. A game board 30 (see FIG. 3) is housed in a housing (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12 . A glass frame (transparent plate holding frame) 15 having a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (body frame) 12 .

A display plate 350 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is provided on the glass frame 15 at a position behind the cover glass 14 . The display board 350 can see through the game board 30 and can display a predetermined display. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, a light guide plate is used to make an image emerge when light is introduced from the side edge, but it may be configured by a transparent liquid crystal display device or an EL display device.
When the display board 350 does not display a predetermined display, the display board 350 is transparent so as not to hinder the visual recognition of the game board 30 behind it. When a predetermined display is displayed on the display board 350, the visibility of the game board 30 behind the predetermined display is lowered. In this state, the rear game board 30 may be visible through a predetermined display, or the rear game board 30 may be invisible due to the predetermined display.

Above the glass frame 15, a model name display section 16 for displaying the model name of the gaming machine 10 is provided.
In addition, lamps, LEDs, etc. are built into the left and right of the glass frame 15 to decorate and produce, and to notify when an abnormality occurs (for example, when a dispensing abnormality occurs, the lamps, LEDs, etc. are changed to an abnormality notification color (for example, red ), and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a for emitting sound (for example, sound effects). Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19b is provided below the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 as well. Further, when an abnormality occurs, the details of the abnormality are notified by voice from the speaker (upper speaker) 19a and the speaker (lower speaker) 19b. It should be noted that a lamp may be provided at a predetermined portion of the glass frame 15 for announcing abnormal dispensing.

Further, in the lower part of the glass frame 15, an upper tray (storage tray) 21 for supplying game balls to a batted ball shooting device (not shown), and game balls paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 are stored. An upper tray ball outlet 22 and the like are provided for the outflow. Further, the upper edge of the upper plate 21 is provided with a performance button 25 containing a performance button switch 25a (see FIG. 5) for receiving a pressing operation input from the player. The performance button 25 also incorporates a drive source for vibrating the performance button 25 . That is, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a vibration function of making a predetermined notification by vibrating the effect button 25 . The effect button 25 is configured to be convertible from a normal state (the state shown in FIGS. 1 and 2) to a projected state (a state in which the upper surface (pressing surface) of the effect button 25 is higher than in the normal state). can be

In the lower part of the front frame 12, there are provided a lower tray (receiving tray) 23 for storing the game balls put out with the upper tray 21 full, a handle 24 of a hitting ball shooting device, and the like. Furthermore, a keyhole 26 for inserting a key for opening or locking the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12 .

To the right of the effect button 25 is a lending button (ball lending button) 27a which is operated when the player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine. a return button (discharge button) 27b to be operated, a balance display (balance display unit) 27c to display the balance of the prepaid card, and an upper tray operation lever to be operated to cause the game balls in the upper tray 21 to flow down to the lower tray 23 27d, a mobile terminal placement section 28 or the like for placing a mobile terminal such as a smart phone owned by the player is provided. Further, to the left of the effect button 25, a volume control button 27e, a cross key 29, and the like are provided.
In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the handle 24, the batted ball shooting device shoots game balls supplied from the upper tray 21 toward the game area 32 on the front of the game board 30. . In addition, when the player operates the production button 25 or the cross key 29, a production that intervenes the player's operation in a variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 3). It can be performed.

Next, an example of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 30 of this embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 30 includes a flat plate-like game board main body that serves as an attachment base for various members. The game board body is made of wood or synthetic resin, and the front surface of the game board body is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and outer peripheral walls (guide rails) 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. A game area 32 is provided. The game machine 10 is configured to play a game by shooting game balls from a hitting ball shooting device into a game area 32 surrounded by an outer peripheral wall 31 . In the game area 32, windmills, obstacle nails, and the like are arranged as members for changing the flowing direction of the game ball, and the shot game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by these members.

A center case 40 that forms a window that serves as a display area for the variable display game is attached to substantially the center of the game area 32 . Behind the window formed in the center case 40, a display device 41 is arranged as a performance display device (variation display device) for variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information.

The display device 41 (variable display device) is composed of a device having a display screen such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) or a CRT (cathode-ray tube). In the area where the image of the display screen can be displayed (display area), it is possible to display still images and moving images as effect images. Information related to the game such as a background image that enhances the performance effect is displayed. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decoration special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game is performed. The display screen also displays images for effects based on the progress of the game (for example, a big win display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.).

In the center case 40, a warp flow path forming member 614 for forming a warp flow path for guiding game balls flowing down the game area 32 to the inside of the center case 40, and a game ball passing through the warp flow path rolls. A possible stage portion 620 is provided. Since the stage portion 620 of the center case 40 is arranged above the starting prize winning port 36, the game ball rolling on the stage portion 620 easily enters the starting prize winning port 36.例文帳に追加
In addition, on the upper and lower parts of the center case 40, a board effect device 44 for effecting a game by operating is provided. A lower effect device 44a provided in the lower part of the center case 40 is operable between a lower position of the center case 40 and a position closer to the center of the display device 41 than this position.
The effect device 44b provided on the upper part of the center case 40 is operable between a position on the upper part of the center case 40 and a position on the central side of the display device 41 from this position. In addition, the performance effect device 44b has a rotating motion member 44c that imitates a propeller, and effects can also be produced by the motion of the motion member 44c.
That is, the lower effect device 44a constitutes a first movable accessory having an operable first movable member, and the upper effect device 44b constitutes a second movable accessory having an operable second movable member.

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 34a (see FIG. 4) 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.

Three general prize winning openings 35 are arranged in the lower left game area 32 of the center case 40 , and one general winning opening 35 is arranged in the right game area 32 of the center case 40 . Winning of game balls into these general winning openings 35 is detected by winning opening switches 35a (see FIG. 4) provided in the general winning openings 35. FIG.

The game area 32 below the center case 40 is provided with a start winning opening 36 (first start winning area) that provides a condition for starting the special figure 1 variation display game (first special figure variation display game). A game ball that has entered the starting winning opening 36 is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 4).

On the right side of the center case 40, there is provided a normal variable prize winning device 37 (second starting prize area) that provides a starting condition for the special figure 2 variable display game (second special figure variable display game). A game ball that has won the normal variable winning device 37 is detected by the starting port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 4).
The normal variable prize winning device 37 has a movable member 37b, and this movable member 37b normally maintains a closed state (disadvantageous state for the player) in which game balls cannot enter. Then, when the result of the normal pattern fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined result, the general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 4) as a driving device is operated in an inverted "C" shape, and the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37 is operated. It can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which game balls can easily flow in.
It should be noted that the normal variable winning device 37 may allow a game ball to win even when the movable member 37b is in the closed state, and may be in a state in which the game ball is less likely to win in the closed state than in the open state.

In the lower right game area 32 of the center case 40, there is provided a special variable winning device (large winning opening) 38 which can be changed between a state in which game balls are not accepted and a state in which game balls are readily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variable display game. there is The special variable prize winning device 38 has an attacker-type open/close door 38c which can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side falls to the front side, and when opened, game balls can flow into the upper large prize winning opening. Convert to state. The special variable winning device 38 changes the closed state of the large winning opening to the open state according to the result of the special variable display game, and facilitates the inflow of game balls into the large winning opening, thereby allowing the player to A predetermined game value (prize ball) is provided. A game ball that has won the special variable winning device 38 is detected by a big winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 4).

Inside the big winning hole (winning area), there is provided a specific area into which game balls can flow, and a lever solenoid 38f (see FIG. 4) to change the inflow probability of game balls into the specific area. A lever member is provided which is actuated by. A specific area switch 38d (see FIG. 4) capable of detecting the inflow of game balls is provided in the specific area. (In this embodiment, a special game state occurs). A game ball that has flowed into the specific area is discharged to the outside of the special variable winning device 38 .

In addition, a remaining ball discharge port switch 38e (see FIG. 4) for detecting game balls discharged to the outside of the special variable winning device 38 without flowing into the specific area is provided inside the big winning port. The number of game balls detected by the large winning opening switch 38a provided inside the large winning opening (the number of gaming balls flowing into the large winning opening), and the game detected by the specific area switch 38d and the remaining ball discharge opening switch 38e By matching the number of balls (the number of game balls discharged from the big winning opening), it is possible to confirm that all the game balls in the upper big winning opening have been discharged. The opening of the big prize opening is not performed.

In the game area 32 below the start winning opening 36, an out opening 30a for collecting game balls that have not won a winning opening or the like is provided. In addition, outside the game area 32 and in the lower right corner of the game board main body 80, 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 a special figure 1 indicator (first special figure variation display unit) 51 for the special figure 1 variation display game and a special figure 2 indicator for the special figure 2 variation display game (second special figure variation display Part) 52, and a special figure 1 pending display 53 for notifying the starting memory number of the special figure 1 variable display game and a special figure 2 pending display 54 for notifying the starting memory number of the special figure 2 variable display game.

In addition, the collective display device 50 includes a round display section 55 that displays the number of rounds at the time of the big win (the number of openings and closings of the special variable winning device 38), and a game state display section 56 that displays the game state of the gaming machine 10. there is The game state display unit 56 includes a first game state display unit 56a that notifies the player of the method of hitting that is advantageous to the player (a method of hitting that corresponds to the game state), the time-saving state ( A second game state display portion 56b for notifying that the fluctuation time reduction function is activated), and a third game state display portion for notifying that the probability state of the big hit is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. 56c is provided. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the special figure probability is always constant, so the third gaming state display section 56c is not used.
Furthermore, the batch display device 50 is provided with a normal pattern display device 57 for the normal pattern fluctuation display game, and a normal pattern reservation display device 58 for notifying the start memory number of the normal pattern fluctuation display game.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment.
The game machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) for overall control of the game. an input unit 120 having an input port; an output unit 130 having an output port and a driver; and a data bus 140 connecting between the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120 and the output unit .

The CPU unit 110 includes a game microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and generates the CPU operation clock, timer interrupt, and the reference clock for the random number generation circuit. It has an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 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 a DC voltage of a predetermined level such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 to enable operation. be done.

The power supply device 400 has an AC-DC converter that generates a DC voltage of 32V from a 24V AC power supply, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V or DC5V from a voltage of DC32V, etc. A normal power supply unit. 410, a backup power supply unit 420 that supplies a power supply voltage to the internal RAM of the game microcomputer 111 at the time of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit, and a power failure monitoring signal that notifies the game control device 100 of power failure occurrence and recovery. A control signal generator 430 for generating and outputting a control signal such as a reset signal is provided.

In this embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are integrated on a separate board or with the game control device 100, that is, the main It may be configured to be provided on the substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply section 420 and the control signal generation section 430 are installed on a board different from the power supply device 400 or the main board as in the present embodiment. By providing the , it is possible to remove it from the object of replacement and to reduce the cost.

The backup power supply unit 420 can be configured with one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. Backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (especially built-in RAM) of the game control device 100 so that the data stored in the RAM is retained even during a power outage or after the power is cut off. That is, the game control device 100 is capable of storing and holding information related to the game even if a power failure occurs and the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and after the power failure is restored, the game can be restarted based on the stored information. It constitutes a game information storage holding means. 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 . When the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated, based on which the information stored in the RAM 111C in the game microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200 is forcibly initialized. processing takes place. Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111 . A reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

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

The ROM 111B nonvolatilely stores immutable information (programs, fixed data, various random number determination values, etc.) for game control, and the RAM 111C is a work area for the CPU 111A during game control, and a storage area for various signals and random values. used as An electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used as the ROM 111B or the 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 the starting 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. In the gaming machine 10 in which the game state becomes a game state (special game state) advantageous to the player when the special result mode is set, a part of a plurality of display results has not yet been derived and displayed. A display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the conditions for the 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 to this, 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 The state of the identification information (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 this ready-to-win state.

This ready-to-reach state includes a plurality of ready-to-reach effects, and as ready-to-win effects with different possibilities of deriving special result modes (different expected values), normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and premier reach are set. The expected value is higher in the order of no reach<normal reach<special 1 reach<special 2 reach<special 3 reach<premier reach. Further, this 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 a big hit is achieved). 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 occurs is a state with a higher possibility of winning a big hit than the case in which the ready-to-win state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B to generate control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, or to generate and output drive signals for solenoids and display devices, and output them to the game machine. 10 overall control. In addition, although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 generates a special symbol random number for determining the winning of the special symbol variation display game, a special symbol random number for determining the symbol of the special symbol variation display game, and a variation pattern in the special symbol variation display game ( Random number generation for generating variation pattern random numbers for determining the variable display game execution time etc. in various reach and variable display without reach, hit random numbers for determining the hit of the normal figure variation display game, etc. circuit, and a clock generator for generating a timer interrupt signal with a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 and a clock for giving update timing to the random number generation circuit. ing.

In addition, the CPU 111A acquires any one variation pattern table from among the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the processing relating to the special figure variation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111A, the game result of the special figure fluctuation display game (big hit, small hit or lose), the probability state of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state (low probability state or high probability state), Any one variation pattern table is selected and acquired from among a plurality of variation pattern tables based on the number of starting memories and the like. Here, the CPU 111A serves as variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one variation pattern table out of a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B when executing the special figure variation display game.

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

The input unit 120 of the game microcomputer 111 includes a board radio wave sensor 62 for detecting the emission of radio waves to the game machine, a starting opening 1 switch 36a in the starting winning opening 36, a starting opening 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning apparatus 37, Winning mouth switch 35a in general winning mouth 35, big winning mouth switch 38a in special variable winning device 38, gate switch 34a in normal starting gate 34, specific area switch 38d arranged in special variable winning device 38 and a remaining ball outlet switch 38e, connected to an out ball detection switch 32a for detecting all game balls (safe balls and out balls) that have been shot into the game area 32 and finished playing, and the high level signals supplied from these switches. An interface chip (proximity I/F) 121 is provided for inputting a negative logic signal with a level of 11V and a low level of 7V and converting it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. The proximity I/F 121 has an input range of 7V to 11V, so the lead wire of the sensor or proximity switch may be illegally shorted, the sensor or switch may be disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire may be cut and floating. It is configured to be able to detect an abnormal state such as an abnormal condition, and to output an abnormality detection signal.

The output of the proximity I/F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 , the third input port 124 or the fourth input port 126 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140 . Among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the detection signals of the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, the prize winning port switch 35a, the big winning port switch 38a and the gate switch 34a are input to the second input port 123. . Among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121 , the detection signals of the specific area switch 38 d , the remaining ball outlet switch 38 e and the out ball detection switch 32 a are input to the fourth input port 126 . Among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121 , the detection signal of the board radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signal output when an abnormality of the sensor or switch is detected are input to the third input port 124 .

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

Further, the third input port 124 receives a signal from a setting key switch 152 that detects the operation of the setting key operating section. The setting key operation unit has a keyhole into which a setting key is inserted, and is configured so that the setting key can be turned from the first position to the second position (predetermined state) only when the corresponding setting key is inserted. . The setting key switch 152 is a sensor that can detect that it is turned to the second position, and is turned on when it is turned to the second position. In some cases, it is turned off.

The RAM initialization switch 112 and the setting key operation unit are operation units for selecting from a plurality of probability setting values to which the probability values for special results in the special figure fluctuation display game are assigned, and these operation units are operated. By doing so, it is possible to select a probability setting value assigned a probability value that becomes a special result in the special figure fluctuation display game, and the probability value corresponding to the selected probability setting value is used in the game there is Here, six "setting 1" to "setting 6" are prepared as probability setting values.

When selecting the probability setting value, the setting key of the setting key operation section is turned to the second position, and the game machine is powered on while operating (pressing down) the RAM initialization switch 112 to set the probability setting value. can be changed, and the probability set value can be changed by operating (depressing) the RAM initialization switch 112 during the probability set value change mode. The selected probability setting value is displayed on the performance display device 153 for displaying the calculated base value and character ratio. Specifically, the performance display device 153 displays information on the probability setting value while an operation related to the probability setting value is being performed (during the probability setting value change mode or the probability setting value confirmation mode). , the calculated base value and character ratio are displayed.

Also, by turning on the power of the gaming machine with the setting key of the setting key operating section turned to the second position (the RAM initialization switch 112 is not operated), the currently selected probability setting value is displayed on the performance display device. Although displayed in 153, the probability setting value confirmation mode in which the probability setting value cannot be changed is entered. Note that the RAM initialization switch 112 and the setting key operating portion cannot be operated unless the front frame 12 is opened.
The performance display device 153 is a 7-segment display, and displays the set probability values in numbers 1-6. Of course, the display mode is not limited to this, and any display mode may be used as long as the probability setting value can be recognized. Further, a display device of another type such as a liquid crystal display device may be used, or a set probability value may be indicated by the lighting mode or emission color of one or a plurality of LEDs.

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

As described above, the proximity I/F 121 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I/F 121 is supplied with a voltage of 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 second input port 123 is read by asserting the enable signal CE2 (changing to a valid level) by decoding the address assigned to the second input port 123 by the gaming microcomputer 111. be able to. The same applies to the third input port 124, the fourth input port 126, and the first input port 122 described later.

The input unit 120 also receives a frame radio wave illegal signal from the payout control device 200 (a signal output based on the detection of radio waves by a frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12), a payout busy signal (payout control device 200 is ready to accept commands), abnormal payout status signal (status signal indicating abnormal payout), shot ball out switch signal (signal indicating shortage of game balls before payout), overflow switch signal (signal output when it is detected that game balls are stored in the lower tray 23 in a predetermined amount or more (filled)), touch switch signal (based on the input of the touch switch provided on the handle 24 A first input port 122 is provided for taking in a signal) and supplying it to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140 .

Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 125 for inputting 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 400 and an initialization switch signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 are once input to the first input port 122 and taken into the gaming 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 RESET from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt buffer 125 is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the game microcomputer 111 and is also supplied to each port of the output section 130 . In addition, by outputting the reset signal RESET 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 RESET may be configured to be output to the test-firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 . Note that the reset signal RESET is not supplied to each of the ports 122 , 123 , 124 and 126 of the input section 120 . The data set in each port of the output section 130 by the game microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RESET 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. This 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 require processing, 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 the magnetic sensor 61, the board radio wave sensor 62, and the vibration sensor 65, which cannot be supplied to the test firing test device as they are, are temporarily taken into the game microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information, for example, in the game. It is supplied from the data bus 140 through the buffer 133 and the relay board 70 to the test-firing apparatus as an error signal indicating that the machine is in a state in which the game cannot be controlled. 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 A chip enable signal CE output from the game microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selected and controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

The output section 130 is also provided with a second output port 134 connected to the data bus 140 . The second output port 134 is connected to a large winning opening solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 1) 38b that opens the special variable winning device 38, a lever solenoid 38f that operates a lever member in the special variable winning device 38, and a normal variable winning device 37. This is a port for outputting operation data of the general electric solenoid 37c to be opened and display data of the performance display device 153 that displays the currently selected probability set value.
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 . A fourth output port 136 is provided for outputting on/off data for the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected.

The output unit 130 is also provided with a fifth output port 137 for outputting information about the gaming machine 10 such as big win information to the external information terminal board 71 . The external information terminal board 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 arcade, and information on the game machine 10 is transmitted. It can be supplied to an external 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 receives operation data signals of the big winning opening solenoid 38b, the lever solenoid 38f, and the general electric solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134, and generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal. drive circuit) 138a, a second driver 138b that outputs an ON/OFF drive signal for the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 that is output from the third output port 135, and a collective display that is output from the fourth output port 136. A third driver 138 c for outputting an on/off drive signal for the digit line on the current drawing side of the device 50 , and an external information signal to be supplied from the fifth output port 137 to an external device such as a management device is output to the external information terminal board 71 . A fourth driver 138d and a fifth driver 138e for receiving display data signals of the performance display device 153 output from the second output port 134 and generating and outputting drive signals are provided. Data is transmitted through serial communication from the second output port 134 to the fifth driver 138e.

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. DC 5V is supplied from the power supply device 400 to the fifth driver 138e as a power supply voltage so that the performance display device 153 that operates at 5V can be driven.
Also, the second driver 138b that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50 is supplied with DC 12V. 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 through a segment line, and a third driver 138c that outputs a ground potential draws current from the cathode terminal through the segment line. A power supply voltage flows to the LEDs sequentially selected in , and the LEDs are lit.
The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal board 71 is supplied with DC 12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V.
The buffer 133, the second output port 134, the first driver 138a, etc. may be provided 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 . The photocoupler 139 is configured to enable two-way communication so that the game microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 by serial communication. Since the transmission and reception of such data is performed using the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in a normal general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as the input ports 122, 123, 124, and 126 are not provided. do not have.

In addition, although not particularly limited, the starting opening 1 switch 36a in the starting winning opening 36, the starting opening 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the winning opening switch 35a, the big winning opening switch 38a, the gate switch 34a uses a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that detects a game ball by utilizing the phenomenon in which the magnetic field changes when a metal object approaches the coil. there is In addition, the glass frame open detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the game machine 10 and the body frame open detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 or the like of the game machine 10 are microswitches having mechanical contacts. can be used.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 composed of an amusement chip (IC) like the game microcomputer 111, and a command and data from the main control microcomputer 311 for displaying images on the display device 41. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor for performing image processing, and a sound source LSI 314 for controlling sound output for reproducing various melodies and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b.

The main control microcomputer 311 includes a program ROM 321 consisting of a PROM (programmable read-only memory) that stores programs executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 that provides a work area, and retains memory contents even if power is not supplied during a power failure. An FeRAM 323 capable of performing the operation, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 338 that constitutes timekeeping means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day of the week, time, etc.) are connected. A RAM that provides a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311 . A WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311 . The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, determines the content of the effect, instructs the content of the output video to the VDP 312, instructs the sound source LSI 314 to reproduce sound, lights the decoration lamp, and controls the motor. , solenoid drive control, performance time management, etc.

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 the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311, a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC for synchronizing the image of the display device 41 with lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the glass frame 15 and the game board 30, and a synchronization signal for giving data transmission timing. STS is entered. The VDP 312 notifies the main control microcomputer 311 that it is waiting for reception of interrupt signals INT0 to n and commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 in order to inform the processing status such as the completion of drawing to the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT or the like for the purpose is also input.

The effect control device 300 is provided with a signal conversion circuit 313 that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by the LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method. Video data, a horizontal 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 . An interrupt signal INT is input from the sound source LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311 . The effect control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier for driving the upper speaker 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 . Via this command I / F 331, the decoration special figure pending number command, decoration special figure command, variation command, stop information command, etc. transmitted from the game control device 100 to the production control device 300 are transmitted to the production control command signal (production command ). Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC5V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC3.3V, the command I/F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function. there is

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 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) (for example, the frame decoration device 18 including the display plate 350) is provided in the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board effect movable body control circuit 334 is provided for driving and controlling the board effect device 44 (for example, a movable accessory or the like that enhances the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41). These control circuits 332 to 334 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, etc. are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via an address/data bus 340 . Note that the glass frame 15 may be provided with a frame effect device having a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor for operating a device for effect), and may be provided with a frame effect movable body control circuit for driving and controlling the frame effect device. good.

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

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 supplies a desired level of DC voltage to the production control device 300 having the above configuration and the electronic components controlled by it, and drives a motor and a solenoid. DC 32 V, display device 41 consisting of a liquid crystal panel, DC 12 V for driving motors and LEDs, DC 5 V as power supply voltage for command I/F 331, and DC 15 V for driving motors, LEDs, and speakers. is configured to 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 . Note that the DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply section 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, in the form output from the main control microcomputer 311, the VDP 312 (VDRESET signal), the sound source LSI 314, the amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) that drives the speaker, and the control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET signal) that drive and control lamps, motors, etc. signal) to put them in the reset state. A cooling FAN 45 for cooling various parts of the game machine 10 is connected to the performance control device 300, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven when the performance control device 300 is powered on.

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, when not distinguishing the decoration special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the decoration special figure 2 fluctuation display game, it is simply referred to as the decoration special figure fluctuation display game. Further, when the big hit (first special result) and the small hit (second special result) are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as hits (special result). Moreover, when not distinguishing the 1st special game state which is a special game state based on a big hit, and the 2nd special game state which is a special game state based on a small hit, it is simply called a special game state.

The big hit is a special result (first special result) accompanied by the operation of the conditional device, and the small win is a special result (second special result) not accompanied by the operation of the conditional device. The condition device operates when a big hit occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game (stop display of the big hit pattern). It means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable prize winning device 38 is set (the character product continuous operating device is operated). The fact that the conditional device does not operate means that the aforementioned flag is not set as in the case of winning a small prize lottery, for example. The "condition device" may be software means such as a flag that is turned on and off by software as described above, or hardware means such as a switch that is electrically turned on and off. In addition, "conditional device" is a term commonly used in the field of pachinko machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of electric accessories, and the same applies in this specification. It is used as a term with a meaning.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by shooting game balls (pachinko balls) from the ball shooting device toward the game area 32 . The launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills placed in various places in the game area 32, and the normal figure start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35 , the start winning port 36, the normal variable winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38, or flows into the out port 30a provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area 32. Then, when the game ball wins the general winning hole 35, the starting winning hole 36, the normal variable winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38, the number of prize balls corresponding to the type of the winning winning port is distributed to the payout control device 200 ( 4) into the upper tray 21 or the lower tray 23 of the glass frame 15 .

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the player adjusts the shooting force and shoots the game ball to the left side game area (so-called left-handed hitting), so that the starting winning opening 36 and the left side of the starting winning opening 36 It is possible to aim to win a prize to the disposed general prize winning port 35, and by shooting a game ball to the right game area (so-called right hitting), a normal figure start gate 34, a normal variable winning device 37, a special variable winning device 38 , and can aim to win a prize in the general prize-winning slot 35.例文帳に追加

A gate switch 34a consisting of a non-contact type switch or the like for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal pattern starting gate 34 is provided in the normal pattern starting gate 34, and is driven into the game area 32. When the game ball passes through the normal pattern starting gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a. In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, based on the input of the game ball detection signal from the gate switch 34a provided in the normal pattern start gate 34, the normal pattern start memory number is the upper limit number (for example, 4 ), the normal pattern start memory number is added (+1) and one normal pattern start memory is stored in the RAM 111C. The number of memory of this normal figure start winning prize is displayed on the normal figure reservation indicator 58 of the collective display device 50. - 特許庁In addition, the normal pattern start memory stores a hit judgment random value (hit random value) for determining the result of the normal pattern variation display game extracted based on the input of the game ball detection signal from the gate switch 34a. It is designed to be

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

In addition, the game control device 100 predetermines a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns over a predetermined fluctuation time on the general pattern indicator 57 provided in the collective display device 50 as processing for executing the general pattern variation display game. After performing the normal pattern fluctuation display that is repeatedly displayed in the order given, the process of displaying the normal pattern fluctuation display game that stops and displays the lighting pattern (result mode) according to the result is performed. In addition, the normal figure display 57 is composed of the display device 41, and for example, numbers, symbols, character patterns, etc. are used as the normal identification information. may be configured.

When the result of the normal pattern fluctuation display game is a hit, the normal pattern indicator 57 stops displaying a lighting pattern that is a special result mode, and the general electric solenoid 37c is operated to activate the movable member of the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37. Control is performed to open for a predetermined time (for example, 24 ms or 1648 ms). That is, the game control device 100 serves as conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member). When the result of the normal pattern variation display game is a loss, the normal pattern display 57 is controlled to display a lighting pattern as a result of the loss.

Winning balls to the starting winning opening 36 and winning balls to the normal variable winning device 37 are detected by a starting opening 1 switch 36a and a starting opening 2 switch 37a, respectively. In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, the first start memory forming the start memory (special figure start memory) based on the winning to the start winning opening 36 is limited to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4 pieces) Along with storing, a second starting memory forming a starting memory (special figure starting memory) based on the winning to the normal variable winning device 37 is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4 pieces). Based on the winning to the start winning opening 36 and the normal fluctuation winning device 37, the jackpot random number value, the special pattern random number value, and each fluctuation pattern random number value are extracted as starting memory information, respectively. A random value is stored in the RAM 111C as a first start memory and a second start memory. And, the number of memories of this starting memory is displayed on the special figure 1 reservation indicator 53 and the special figure 2 reservation indicator 54 for notifying the number of starting winnings of the collective display device 50, and in the display device 41 of the center case 40 Also displayed as a decorative special figure start memory display.

The game control device 100 performs the special figure 1 variable display game with the special figure 1 indicator 51 (first variation display device) based on the first start memory, and the special figure 2 indicator 52 ( A special figure 2 variable display game is performed on the second variable display device). Then, when both the first starting memory and the second starting memory are stored, the special figure 2 variation display game is preferentially executed over the special figure 1 variation display game.

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

In the special figure 1 indicator 51 and the special figure 2 indicator 52, after performing the variable display, the predetermined result mode is stopped and displayed. Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the display mode of the special figure 1 indicator 51 or the special figure 2 indicator 52 becomes a special result form (jackpot result form) corresponding to the first special result. It becomes a big hit, and it becomes a first special game state (so-called big win state). In addition, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a small hit, the display mode of the special figure 1 indicator 51 or the special figure 2 indicator 52 corresponds to the second special result special result mode (small hit result mode) As a result, it becomes a small hit, and becomes a second special game state (so-called small hit state). That is, the special figure 1 display device 51 constitutes a first variation display means capable of displaying the first variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game) based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 36 . Also, the special figure 2 display device 52 constitutes a second variation display means capable of displaying a second variation display game (special figure 2 variation display game) based on winning of game balls to the normal variation winning device 37 .

In addition, the game control device (game control means) 100, after the end of the jackpot game state (first special game state), a situation that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state It is possible to perform control to generate a game state (specific game state) in which the game can proceed with support). That is, the game control device (game control means) 100 serves as a specific game state generating means.

In addition, in response to the execution of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, the display device 41 displays a plurality of types of decoration identification information (numbers, symbols, character patterns, etc.) variably. A display game is to be run. The decoration special figure variation display game on the display device 41 includes a decoration special figure 1 variation display game corresponding to the special figure 1 variation display game and a decoration special figure 2 variation display game corresponding to the special figure 2 variation display game. Yes, and they are displayed in separate display areas. Then, the variation display is performed with the variation of the corresponding special figure variation display game, and the display corresponding to the result is performed with the derivation of the result mode in the corresponding special figure variation display game.

That is, the display device 41 is a decoration variable display game ( It constitutes a decoration variable display means capable of displaying a decoration special figure variable display game). In addition, separate display devices may be used for the decoration special figure 1 variation display game and the decoration special figure 2 variation display game, or only one decoration special figure variation display game may be displayed. Also, the game machine 10 may not be equipped with the special figure 1 display device 51 and the special figure 2 display device 52, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41.

FIG. 6 shows an example of distribution ratios in this embodiment.
FIG. 6(a) is an example of the distribution rate of the result of the special figure variation display game. As shown in FIG. 6A, for example, there are four types of results of the special figure variation display game, ie, a big hit, a small hit, a support hit and a loss. In this embodiment, the distribution rate of the big hit is common between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, but it may be different between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. In addition, in FIG. 6(a), the jackpot distribution rate is the same when the probability setting value is "setting 1", "setting 2", and "setting 3". can be different. Also, in FIG. 6(a), the jackpot distribution rate is the same when the probability setting value is "setting 4", "setting 5", and "setting 6". can be different.

Also, in FIG. 6(a), the allocation ratios for the small hit and the sub-hit are the same regardless of the set probability values, but they may be different. That is, in this embodiment, only the winning probability of the big win is changed by changing the probability set value, and the probability of the small win and the supporting win is not changed.
Also, regarding the small hit, the special figure 2 has a higher distribution rate than the special figure 1. As a result, there is a higher possibility that the special figure 2 will be a small hit, and if it becomes a small hit, it will enter the first special game state (big hit) due to the flow into the specific area. is a special figure fluctuation display game that is advantageous for the player.

FIG. 6(b) is an example of distribution ratios for the types of jackpots. For example, as shown in FIG. 6(b), the big wins are 5R big win A in which 5R big win A symbols are stopped and displayed, and 5R big win B in which 5R big win B symbols are stopped and displayed as big win patterns (results of the big win). There are four types of 10R big win A in which 10R big win A symbols are stopped and displayed, and 10R big win B in which 10R big win B symbols are stopped and displayed.
The 5R jackpot A has 5 rounds in the special game state, and after the special game state ends, it becomes the general electric support state (specific game state) of the support A. In the 5R big hit B, the number of rounds in the special game state is 5 rounds, and after the end of the special game state, the general electric support state of the support B is entered. The 10R jackpot A has 10 rounds in the special game state, and after the special game state ends, it becomes the general electric support state of the support B. The 10R jackpot B has 10 rounds in the special game state, and after the special game state ends, it becomes the general electric support state of the support C.
Supports A to C have different end conditions for the general electric support state, and the general electric support state ends when the condition shown in FIG. 6(e) is satisfied.

In FIG. 6(b), the distribution rate of the jackpot types differs depending on the game state in which the special figure variation display game is executed, and in the case of the normal game state, the 5R jackpot A and the 10R jackpot A can be selected. In the case of the specific game state, 5R big win B, 10R big win A and 10R big win B can be selected.
In the second special game state based on the small win, the big win caused by the game ball flowing into the specific area of the special variable prize winning device 38 is the game state in which the special figure variation display game that resulted in the small win is executed. , the jackpot type is selected as described above. In addition, the selection rate may be different between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 respectively.

FIG. 6(c) is an example of a normal pattern variation display game. The hit probability and the variation time of the normal pattern variation display game are constant regardless of the game state. In addition, the opening time of the normal variable prize winning device 37 in the case where the normal pattern fluctuation display game is a hit is the opening time (1648 ms) when the normal electric power is supported, and the open time (24 ms) when the electric power is not supported. ) to make it easier to win prizes. Furthermore, the maximum count number of the electric power is 1, and when one game ball wins the normal variable winning device 37, the normal variable winning device 37 is closed even before the opening time elapses. .
In addition, it is sufficient if it is easier to win a prize in the normal variable prize winning device 37 in the state of general electric support (second state) than in the state of non-public electric support (first state). Alternatively, one or a plurality of the maximum counts of common electric power may be changed.

In addition, the game machine of this embodiment is equipped with a so-called ceiling function as shown in FIG. 6(d). That is, when the number of game executions reaches the ceiling number (here, 500), the special game state is not generated, and the general electric support state of support C is entered. The number of game executions is always counted regardless of the presence or absence of the general electric support in the low probability state, and the counting is interrupted in the high probability state. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, since the special figure probability is always constant, it is always counted. Also, the number of game executions is the sum of the number of times the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is executed and the number of times the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed.

The timing for clearing the counting result of the number of times the game has been executed is when the general electric power support state is triggered by reaching the ceiling number of times, and when the conditional device is activated (first special game state). It should be noted that the timing for clearing the count result of the number of game executions can be changed as appropriate. It can also be used at the time of introduction.

Also, when clearing the RAM without changing the settings, the counted number of game executions may be cleared, and when clearing the RAM with changing the settings, the counted number of game executions may not be cleared. The time when the RAM is cleared without changing the setting is, for example, when the power is turned on while the setting key switch 152 is not turned on and the RAM initialization switch 112 is turned on. In this way, by not clearing the counted number of game executions when clearing the RAM that accompanies a setting change, it is possible to make it difficult to determine that the setting has been changed.

FIG. 6(e) shows conditions for ending the general electric support state (specific game state).
In the general electricity support state of support A, the number of executions of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is 1, or the total number of executions of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is 6 times, or special The general electricity support state ends when either one of the following conditions is met: one small hit occurs in the variable display game in FIG. Similarly, with regard to the general electric support state of support B and support C, the general electric support state is terminated by executing the number of games shown in FIG. 6(e).

[Game state transition diagram (game flow)]
First, the transition (transition) of the game state by the game control of the game control device 100 will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a game state transition diagram (game flow) showing transitions of game states in this embodiment.
The game state includes a normal game state ST1, a first special game state ST2 based on the first special result (big hit), a second special game state ST3 based on the second special result (small hit), a specific game state ST4, and a remaining hold. There is a digestive state ST5.
In each game state, the production mode that determines the production mode of the game by being controlled by the production control device 300, the main start area that is the start area that should be mainly targeted in the game state, and the type of special figure fluctuation display game that should be mainly executed. A certain main variation special figure and the shooting direction of the game ball are defined.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to aim to win a prize in the start winning port 36 by hitting left, and to aim for winning in the normal variable prize winning device 37 by hitting right. In other words, it is possible to select the target starting area according to the player's will. In addition, in each game state, it is designed on the assumption that either one of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game will be played mainly, and the player will play the game according to this design. It is structured so that it is more advantageous for the player to progress the game mainly with one of the special figure fluctuation display games which is determined to be the main one in terms of design so as to proceed. In addition, in this specification, one special figure variation display game determined to be main in each gaming state may be referred to as main variation, and the other special figure variation display game may be referred to as irregular variation.

In the normal game state ST1, there is no electric power support for improving the opening time per unit time of the normal variable winning device 37 to facilitate winning, and the variable time of the special figure variation display game and the normal figure variation display game is shortened. There is no short time. The main variation special figure is the special figure 1 variation display game, the main starting area is the starting winning opening 36, and the shooting direction is left-handed in order to aim at this starting winning opening 36. Also, the production mode that defines the production mode is the normal stage.

The first special game state ST2 is a state in which there is no electric power support and no time saving. Also, the performance mode that defines the performance mode is a big win mode. In this first special game state ST2, since the special variable winning device 38 is opened, the shooting direction is right-handed.
In the second special game state ST3, there are cases where the general electric support and the reduction of working hours are provided in order to take over the state at the time of the winning of the small prize, and there are cases where they are not provided. Also, the performance mode that defines the performance mode is a small hit mode. In this second special game state ST3, since the special variable winning device 38 is opened, the shooting direction is right-handed.

The specific game state ST4 is a state in which the player stays for a prescribed number of games after the first special game state ST2, and there is a general electric support that improves the opening time per unit time of the normal variable prize winning device 37 to facilitate winning. state.
If there is a general electricity support, there is also a time saving to shorten the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game. In addition, the main variation special figure is a special figure 2 variation display game, the main starting area is the normal variation winning device 37, and the shooting direction is right-handed in order to aim at this normal variation winning device 37. The specific game state ST4 is a state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state ST1 because it mainly executes a special figure 2 variable display game in which there is a general electric support and small hits occur at high frequency. It is an eggplant.

The remaining pending digestion state ST5 is a state in which the special figure 2 fluctuation display game can be executed based on the second starting memory remaining when the specific game state ST4 is finished.
In this remaining pending digestion state ST5, there is no general electricity support, but there is a reduction in time for shortening the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game. Since there is no general electric support, the shooting direction is left-handed so as to aim at the start winning opening 36, but since it is a short period continuing to the specific game state ST4, it is not necessary to clearly instruct left-handed. . Further, the average of the variation time of the special figure variation display game in the remaining pending digestion state ST5 is shorter than the average of the variation time of the special figure variation display game in the specific game state ST4.
Since the remaining pending digestion state ST5 mainly executes the special figure 2 fluctuation display game based on the second start memory that mainly occurs in the specific game state ST4, it is a state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state ST1. It is what makes a state.

The transition of the game state includes derivation of the first special result (big win), derivation of the second special result (minor win), derivation of the support hit, end of the first special game state, end of the second special game state, and regulation game. Digestion of numbers, performed by reaching the ceiling.
When a big win is achieved in the normal game state ST1, the game shifts to the first special game state ST2. After the end of the first special game state ST2, it becomes a state with general electric support and short working hours until the conditions shown in FIG.
Also when the jackpot is achieved in the specific game state ST4 or the remaining pending digestion state ST5, the game moves to the first special game state ST2, and then to the specific game state ST4.
Also, when it hits the support or reaches the ceiling, it becomes a specific game state ST4 without going through the first specific game state ST2.

In the specific game state ST4, the general electric power support makes it easier for the game ball to win in the normal variable winning device 37, so that the second start memory can be generated and the special figure 2 variable display game can be executed. When the condition shown in FIG. 6(e) is satisfied in this specific game state ST4, the general electric support ends, and if there is a remaining hold which is the second start memory generated in the specific game state ST4, the remaining hold digestion state ST5 is reached, and if there is no remaining reservation, the normal game state ST1 is entered.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the second starting memory is digested with priority over the first starting memory, but especially when a big win is achieved in the normal game state ST1, it remains immediately after the start of the specific game state ST4. There is a high possibility that the special figure 1 variable display game will be executed based on the first start memory that is stored. As a result, it is possible to secure time for accumulating the second starting memory. In particular, the variation time of the first special figure variation display game in the specific game state ST4 is set to a longer variation time (for example, 100 seconds) than the variation time of the second and subsequent times, and the time for accumulating the second start memory is secured. I am making it possible.
Also, as shown in FIG. 6(e), when the special figure 1 variation display game is executed in the specific game state ST4, the specific game state is longer by 5 games than when only the special figure 2 variation display game is executed. It becomes possible to stay in ST4. This number of times is greater than 4, which is the upper limit number of the first starting memory, and it is disadvantageous for the player even if the special figure 1 variation display game is executed based on the first starting memory remaining at the start of the specific game state ST4. will not be.

In the remaining pending digestion state ST5, it is possible to stay until the special figure 2 fluctuation display game based on the second start memory which is the remaining pending ends. In this remaining pending digestion state ST5, a series of productions that are continuous with the specific game state ST4 are performed. After the remaining pending digestion state ST5 ends, the game shifts to the normal game state ST1.

In the normal game state ST1, the specific game state ST4, or the remaining pending digestion state ST5, when a small hit is made, the game moves to the second special game state ST3.
When the game ball has flowed into the specific area in the second special game state ST3 (V winning), the game moves to the first special game state ST2. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a game ball flows into the special variable winning device 38, it almost certainly flows into the specific area. Therefore, it is possible to almost certainly shift to the first special game state ST2 when a small win occurs, and it is advantageous for the player to execute many special figure 2 fluctuation display games with a high probability of occurrence of a small win. That's what happens. Of course, a lever member provided inside the special variable prize winning device 38 may be used to control the probability of flow into the specific area.

Moreover, when the game ball does not flow into the specific area in the second special game state ST3, the game moves to the specific game state ST4, remaining pending digestion state ST5 or normal game state ST1.
When a small hit is obtained in the special figure 1 variable display game, and when the number of games shown in FIG. Also, if the number of games shown in FIG. 6(e) has been completed, but there is a remaining hold which is the second start memory generated in the specific game state ST4, the game moves to a remaining hold completion state ST5. Further, when the number of games shown in FIG. 6(e) has been completed and there is no remaining pending game, the game shifts to the normal game state ST1.

When a small hit is obtained in the special figure 2 variation display game, if there is a remaining hold which is the second start memory generated in the specific game state ST4, the game moves to a remaining hold digesting state ST5. Since the end condition of the general electric support state includes occurrence of a small hit in the special figure 2 variable display game, the number of games shown in FIG. Even if it is not, the general electric power support state is ended and the remaining holding digestion state ST5 is entered. Also, when there is no remaining hold, the game shifts to the normal game state ST1.

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. 8 and 9 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG.

[Main processing]
First, the main processing will be explained. Main processing is started when the power is turned on. In this main processing, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, first, processing for prohibiting interrupts (step X1) is performed, and then, when an interrupt occurs, the start address of the area where the values of registers, etc. are saved is A stack pointer setting process (step X2) for setting a certain stack pointer is performed. Next, register bank 0 is designated (step X3), and the upper address of the RAM head address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step X4). In the case of this embodiment, the range of RAM addresses is 0000h to 01FFh, with 00h or 01h being the higher order, and the first 00h being set in step X4. Next, a firing stop signal is output and the firing permission signal is set to a prohibited state (step X5). The launch permission signal is set to a prohibited state when at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 is outputting a launch stop signal, and the launch of the game ball is prohibited.

Thereafter, the states of the RAM initialization switch 112 and the setting key switch 152 are read (step X6), and processing for setting the power-on delay timer (step X7) is performed. In the process of step X7, by setting a predetermined initial value, sub-control means (for example, payout control device 200 and effect control device 300) for performing various controls according to instructions from the game control device 100 forming the main control means A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) is set to wait for the program to start normally. 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, and the slave control device can avoid missing commands. That is, the game control device 100 delays the start of the main control means (game control device 100) when the power is turned on, and waits for the start of the sub-control device (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.). It constitutes waiting means for setting a waiting time.

In addition, the power-on 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 a checksum of the RAM area, there is no need to exclude a part of the RAM area from the calculation, so control at power-on can be prevented from becoming complicated.

After performing the process of setting the power-on delay timer (step X7), it is determined whether a power failure has occurred (step X8), and if a power failure has occurred (step X8; Y), the game machine power wait for it to shut off.
Specifically, in step X8, for example, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read via the port and data bus and the number of times (for example, two times) to be checked is set, and the power failure monitoring signal is turned on. determine whether there is Then, if the power failure monitoring signal is on, it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal continues to be on for the set number of checks. If the on state of the power failure monitoring signal has not continued for the number of checks, the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on. Further, when the power failure monitoring signal continues to be on for the number of checks, it is determined that a power failure has occurred. The same applies to steps X34 and X54, which will be described later. In this way, by judging that a power failure has occurred when a power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period of time, it is possible to prevent false detection of a power failure due to noise, etc., and to appropriately handle problems that occur when the power is turned on. can do.

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

Next, a serial port (a port pre-installed in the game microcomputer 111, in this embodiment, used for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200) is set (step X13), and the game microcomputer 111 (clock generator) to start a CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) (step X14). 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 timer interrupt signal with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A based on the frequency-divided signal. and a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC for triggering random number update to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.
Next, a RAM abnormality flag is set (step X15). Here, regardless of whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM, on the premise that there is an abnormality in the RAM, a RAM abnormality flag is temporarily set in a predetermined register.

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

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

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

If both the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are on (step X21; Y), it is determined whether the RAM abnormality flag is set (step X27). If the RAM abnormality flag is not set (step X27; N), the probability setting changing flag is set (step X29). This shifts to the probability set value change mode. After that, a command during probability setting change is transmitted to the production control board (production control device 300) (step X30), and the process proceeds to step X31. In the production control device 300, based on the reception of the command for changing the probability setting, the display of the display device 41, the LED emission of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46, the operation of the board production device 44, the speakers 19a and 19b A notification indicating that the probability setting value is being changed is provided by outputting a voice by
On the other hand, when the RAM abnormality flag is set (step X27; Y), the process of clearing the probability set value (step X28) is performed. As a result, 0 is set in the probability setting value area in the RWM, and the probability setting value becomes "setting 1". After that, the processes of steps X29 and X30 are performed, and the process proceeds to step X31.

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

If it is determined that the RAM initialization switch 112 is not on (step X43; N), that is, if both the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are off, the process proceeds to step X41 to recover from the power failure. Carry out the processing for normal recovery.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the RAM initialization switch 112 is on (step X43; Y), the process proceeds to step X44 to perform initialization. That is, the RAM initialization switch 112 forms an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 initializes the data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. make a means of

If the setting key switch 152 is ON (step X35; Y), the probability setting confirming flag is set (step X36). This shifts to the probability set value confirmation mode. After that, a command during probability setting confirmation is transmitted to the production control board (production control device 300) (step X37). In the production control device 300, based on the reception of the probability setting confirmation command, the display of the display device 41, the LED emission of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46, the operation of the board production device 44, the speakers 19a, 19b The fact that the probability setting value is being confirmed is notified by outputting voice by

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

Then, the interrupt is permitted (step X32), and it is determined whether the setting key switch 152 is off (step X33). In step X33, the state (current state) read in the input processing (step X103) of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 10) is used instead of the state read in step X6 (state when the power is turned on). decision based on If it is determined in step X33 that the setting key switch 152 is in the OFF state, the probability set value is determined.
If the setting key switch 152 is not off (step X33; N), it is determined whether a power failure has occurred (step X34). Returning, if a power failure has occurred (step X34; Y), the process proceeds to step X55. When it is determined in step X34 that a power failure has occurred while the probability setting change flag is set, in step X23 of the main processing (FIGS. 8 and 9) after recovery from the power failure, It is determined that the probability setting changing flag is set.

On the other hand, if the setting key switch 152 is in the OFF state (step X33; Y), a process of prohibiting interruption (step X38) is performed. During the period from the interrupt enabling process (step X32) to the interrupt inhibiting process (steps X38, X55), the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10) is performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 ms). . In the timer interrupt process, a probability setting change/confirmation process (step X122), which is a process related to the probability setting value, is performed. In other words, the main process is on standby until the change or confirmation of the probability set value is completed (or until a power failure occurs).
Then, a command for ending notification is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X39). In the production control device 300, based on the reception of the notification end command, the notification being executed (notification indicating that the probability setting value is being changed or notification that the probability setting value is being confirmed) is terminated. .

Next, it is determined whether the probability setting changing flag is set (step X40), and if the probability setting changing flag is not set (step X40; N), that is, if the probability setting checking flag is set performs power failure recovery processing (step X41) for saving initial values at power failure recovery in areas to be initialized (for example, power failure inspection area, checksum area, and area related to error monitoring). The probability setting confirming flag is cleared at this step X41.
After that, the power failure recovery command corresponding to the special game processing number is transmitted to the production control board (production control device 300) (step X42), and the process proceeds to step X47. In the case of this embodiment, in step X42, a plurality of commands such as model designation command, probability setting information command, special figure 1 reservation number command, special figure 2 reservation number command, probability information command, effect number information command, screen designation command Send command. As a command for specifying the screen, when the special figure 1 and special figure 2 are both in the normal processing described later, that is, when the special figure fluctuation display game is not being executed and the special game state is not in progress If it is waiting for a customer Send the command for the customer waiting demo screen, otherwise send the command for the recovery screen. Also, depending on the model, in addition to these commands, a high-probability number-of-times information command or the like is also transmitted.

On the other hand, if the probability setting changing flag is set (step X40; Y), the RAM area other than the probability setting value is cleared to 0 (step X44). At step X44, the RAM area for the probability setting value (work area (1-byte area for the probability setting value)) and the RAM area (work area and stack area) for performance display (display of base value and character ratio) are cleared. Instead, 0 clear the RAM area for game control (work area and stack area). Therefore, the probability setting changing flag is cleared at this step X44. It should be noted that in step X44, the stack area and the unused area may or may not be cleared.

Then, the initial values at the time of RAM initialization are saved in the area to be initialized (step X45). The area to be initialized here is an area related to setting of the customer waiting demonstration area and the production mode. And, the command at the time of RAM initialization is transmitted to the production control board (production control device 300) (step X46). In the case of this embodiment, in step X46, model designation command, probability setting information command, special figure 1 reservation number command, special figure 2 reservation number command, probability information command, effect number information command, RAM initialization command (customer waiting A demonstration screen is displayed, and a plurality of commands such as a command for notifying RAM initialization with light and sound for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) are transmitted. Also, depending on the model, in addition to these commands, a support number information command, which is information on the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game with the effect number information command and general electric support, etc. is also transmitted.

Next, a process for starting and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step X47). Specifically, the CPU 111A sets a code (specified value) for activating the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. 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 By replacing the bits of the random number according to this bit permutation pattern, it is possible to break the regularity of the random number and improve the secrecy of the random number. 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 arbitrarily set it.

After that, 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 is extracted, and the corresponding various initial value random numbers After saving the initial value (start value) of the pattern random number and the random number (hit random number) for determining the hit of the normal pattern in a predetermined area of the RWM (step X48), the interrupt is permitted (step X49). Since 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 power is turned on, this value is used as the initial value (start value) of various initial random numbers. 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, an initial value random number update process (step X50) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. Although not particularly limited, in this embodiment, the jackpot random number, the special symbol random number, and the winning random number are configured to be generated using random numbers generated in the random number generation circuit. However, the jackpot random number is a so-called "high-speed counter" that is updated based on a clock with a speed equal to or higher than the CPU operating clock, and the special pattern random number and the hit random number are the same as the timer interrupt processing, which is the processing unit of the program. It is a "low-speed counter" updated based on the periodic CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from CTC (CTC0) of timer interrupt processing). In addition, in the special pattern random number and the hit random number, the so-called "initial value change method" is adopted to change the start value using each initial value random number (generated by software) each time the random number goes around. Each of the random numbers may be updated by a counter with +1 or -1, or may be updated by a random method in which all the values within the range appear separately without duplication until one cycle is completed. That is, the jackpot random numbers are random numbers updated only by hardware, and the special symbol random numbers and winning random numbers are random numbers updated by hardware and software.
In the present embodiment, since there is no random number (hit pattern random number) for determining the winning pattern of the general pattern, there is only one type of winning pattern of the general pattern, but the winning pattern of the general pattern is set by providing the winning pattern random number. may be selected from a plurality of types.

After the initial value random number updating process of step X50, the interrupt prohibiting process (step X51) is performed, and the performance display editing process (step X52) is performed. Then, after performing the process of permitting the interrupt (step X53), it is determined whether or not a power failure has occurred (step X54). If the power failure has not occurred (step X54; N), the initial value random number update process Return to (step X50). That is, when a power failure has not occurred, the initial value random number updating process, performance display editing process, and power failure monitoring are repeatedly performed. By enabling the interrupt (step X49) before the initial value random number update process (step X50), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed. It is possible to avoid pressure on the interrupt processing due to the waiting by the initial value random number update processing.

Note that the initial value random number updating process in step X50 can be performed not only in the main process but also in the timer interrupt process. In order to avoid the execution of the random number update process, when the initial value random number update process is performed in the main process, it is necessary to disable interrupts and then update to cancel the interrupts. If the initial value random number update processing is not performed in the timer interrupt processing, and only in the main processing, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update processing, which simplifies the main processing. It has the advantage of being made

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

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

In addition, the main control means (game control device 100) has a RAM 111C capable of storing data, an initialization operation section (RAM initialization switch 112) capable of being operated from the outside, and an initialization operation section. and an initialization means (game control device 100) for initializing the data stored in the RAM 111C based on the above, and the operation state of the initialization means is read before the start of the standby time.
Also, the main control means (game control device 100) permits access to the RAM 111C after the waiting time has elapsed.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. 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. That is, it is an interrupt routine that is started at predetermined intervals. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled, and the timer interrupt processing of FIG. 10 is started.

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

Next, it is determined whether the probability setting changing flag or the probability setting checking flag is set (step X104), and if the probability setting changing flag or the probability setting checking flag is set (step X104; Y) , probability setting change/confirmation processing (step X122) is performed, and the timer interrupt processing is terminated.
On the other hand, if both the probability setting changing flag and the probability setting checking flag are not set (step X104; N), the solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 38b, lever An output process (step X105) is performed to drive and control the actuators such as the solenoid 38f and the general electric solenoid 37c). When a firing stop signal is output in step X5 in the main processing, a firing permission signal is output by performing this output processing, and the firing permission signal can be set to the permission state. This launch permission signal is output to the launch control device via the payout control device. At that time, signal processing and the like are not performed. In addition, the launch permission signal is the first signal indicating the state of launch permission viewed from the game control device, and the second signal (fire permission signal) indicating the state of firing permission viewed from the payout control device is also payout control. It is generated within the device and output to the launch control device. In other words, two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device, and when both are permitted to launch, the game ball can be launched.

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

Next, it is determined whether abnormal discharge is occurring (step X110). Abnormal discharge means that in the special variable winning device 38, the number of game balls discharged from the special variable winning device 38 (the number of game balls detected by the specific area switch 38d and the remaining ball discharge port switch 38e) It is to exceed the number of game balls flowing into 38 (the number of game balls detected by the big winning opening switch 38a). Note that an abnormal discharge flag is set when abnormal discharge is occurring. Then, when abnormal discharge is occurring (step X110; Y), the process proceeds to step X116. That is, the game is prevented from progressing.

On the other hand, if abnormal discharge is not occurring (step X110; N), the special figure game processing (step X112) for performing the processing relating to the special figure variation display game, the normal figure game processing (step X112) for performing the processing relating to the normal figure variation display game X114) is performed, and the segment LED editing process (step X115) for driving the segment LED provided in the gaming machine 10 and displaying various information regarding the display of the special figure variation display game and the game so as to display the desired content is performed. conduct.

Next, magnet fraud monitoring processing (step X116) for checking the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 61 and determining whether there is an abnormality, and processing for checking the detection signal from the board radio wave sensor 62 and determining whether there is an abnormality. board radio fraud monitoring process (step X117), vibration fraud monitoring process (step X118) of checking the detection signal from the vibration sensor 65 to determine whether there is an abnormality, and determination of whether abnormal discharge has occurred Abnormal discharge monitoring processing (step X119) is performed. Furthermore, external information editing processing (step X120) for setting signals to be output to various external devices in the output buffer, performance display monitor control processing (step X121) for controlling the performance display device 153, and timer interrupt processing are completed. do.

Here, in this embodiment, the process of restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process of enabling interrupts) and the process of restoring the specification of the register bank (that is, the process of specifying register bank 0) automatically (at the end of timer interrupt processing). It should be noted that depending on the CPU used, there are game machines that require a command to execute a process for restoring the interrupt disabled state or a process for restoring the designation of the register bank.

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

As shown in FIG. 11, in the special game process, first, a starting opening switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring the winning of the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a is performed. In the starting opening switch monitoring process, when there is a game ball winning in the starting winning opening 36 and the normal variable winning device 37 forming the second starting winning opening, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and a special feature based on the winning is performed. A game result pre-determination is carried out to determine in advance the game result based on the prize winning at the stage before the start of the figure fluctuation display game.

Next, a special winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this big winning opening switch monitoring process, a process of monitoring the detection of a game ball by the big winning opening switch 38a provided in the special variable winning device 38 is performed. Then, specific area switch monitoring processing for monitoring the detection of game balls in the specific area 38h is performed (step A3).

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

In step A8, if the special figure game processing number is "0", the start of variation of the special figure variation display game is monitored, and the setting of the variation start of the special figure variation display game, the setting of the effect, and the special figure variation are performed. A special figure normal process (step A9) for setting information necessary for processing is performed.
At step A8, if the special figure game processing number is "1", the special figure changing process for setting the stop display time of the special figure, setting the information necessary for performing the special figure display process, etc. (Step A10) is performed.

At step A8, if the special figure game processing number is "2", if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the setting of the fanfare command according to the kind of the big win and the big winning opening of each big win. Processing during special figure display (step A11) for setting fanfare time according to the opening pattern, setting information necessary for performing processing during fanfare/interval, etc. is performed.

At step A8, if the special game processing number is "3", the setting of the opening time of the big winning gate, the update of the number of times of opening, the setting of information necessary for performing the processing during the opening of the big winning gate, etc. are performed. A fanfare/interval processing (step A12) is performed.
In step A8, if the special game processing number is "4", if the jackpot round is not the final round, an interval command is set, and if it is the final round, an ending command is set, and a large winning opening remains. A process (step A13) during the opening of the big winning opening for setting information necessary for ball processing is performed.

At step A8, if the special game process number is "5", if the big win round is the last round, the process of setting the time for the remaining balls in the big winning opening to be discharged and the big win end process are performed. A large winning hole remaining ball processing (step A14) is performed for setting information necessary for performing the processing.
At step A8, if the special figure game process number is "6", a jackpot end process (step A15) for setting information necessary for carrying out the special figure normal process is performed.

At step A8, if the special game processing number is "7", the opening time and opening pattern of the big winning opening when a small win occurs are set, the fanfare command is set, and processing during the small win is performed. Processing (step A16) during a small winning fanfare for setting necessary information and the like is performed.
At step A8, if the special game processing number is "8", small hit middle processing (step A17) for setting information necessary for setting the ending command and performing small hit remaining ball processing is performed. .
In step A8, if the special game processing number is "9", a process of setting a time for discharging the remaining balls that have won a prize in the big winning opening during the small winning process, or a small winning ending process. A small hit remaining ball process (step A18) for setting information necessary for performing is performed.
At step A8, if the special figure game processing number is "10", small winning end processing (step A19) for setting information necessary for carrying out special figure normal processing, etc. is performed.

After that, after preparing a table for controlling the variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step A20), the symbol variation control process (step A21) relating to the control of the special symbol variation by the special figure 1 indicator 51 is performed. . Then, after preparing a table for controlling the variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A22), the symbol variation control process (step A23) relating to the control of the special symbol variation by the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed. . Thereafter, a lever solenoid control process (step A24) for controlling the operation of the lever solenoid 38f is performed, and the special figure game process is terminated. On the other hand, in step A5, if the value of the special game processing timer is not "0" (step A5; N), that is, if the time has not expired, the process proceeds to step A20, and the subsequent processes are executed. conduct.

[Common process for special figure start switch]
Next, the details of the special figure starting opening switch common processing performed in the above-described starting opening switch monitoring processing will be described. 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.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the special figure start switch common processing, first, of the start 1 switch 36a and the start 2 switch 37a, the information on the number of winnings to the start switch to be monitored is sent to the game machine 10. Load the start signal output count, which is the number of outputs to an external management device (step A131), update the loaded value by +1 (step A132), and determine whether the output count overflows (step A133). ). If the output count does not overflow (step A133; N), the updated value is saved in the RWM starting signal output count area (step A134), and the process proceeds to step A135. On the other hand, if the number of outputs overflows (step A133; Y), the process proceeds to step A135. 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, it is determined whether or not the update target special figure holding (start memory) number corresponding to the monitoring target starting port switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a is less than the upper limit value (step A135). When the special figure reservation number to be updated is not less than the upper limit (step A135; 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 (step A135; 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) is updated by +1 ( Step A136), and save the target start-up winning flag (step A137). Subsequently, the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the starting switch to be monitored and the special figure reservation number is calculated (step A138), and the jackpot random number prepared in the hardware random number acquisition process is saved in the RWM jackpot random number storage area. (step A139).

Next, the special symbol random number of the starting switch to be monitored is extracted, prepared (step A140), and saved in the special symbol random number storage area of RWM (step A141).
Then, the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are saved in the corresponding RWM variation pattern random number storage area (step A145), and the special figure reservation information determination process (step A146) is performed.
Next, prepare a decoration special figure reservation number command corresponding to the starting opening switch to be monitored and the special figure reservation number (step A147), perform the effect command setting process (step A148), and perform the special figure starting opening switch common processing finish.

Here, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the detection of a game ball in the starting area of the starting prize winning port 36 or the normal variable prize winning device 37, and starts the execution right of the variable display game. It constitutes a starting memory means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a memory. In addition, the starting memory means (game control device 100) stores various random values extracted based on the winning of the game ball into the first starting winning port (starting winning port 36) as the first starting memory up to a predetermined number. Various random numbers extracted based on the winning of the game ball into the second starting winning port (normal variable winning device 37) are stored as the second starting memory up to a predetermined number as the upper limit.

[Special Figure Reservation Information Judgment Process]
Next, the details of the special figure reservation information determination process (step A146) in the above-described starting opening switch common process will be described. The special figure reservation information determination process is a look-ahead process that determines the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

As shown in FIG. 13, first, a big-hit determination process (step A154) is performed to determine whether or not the game is a big-hit according to whether or not the big-hit random number matches the big-hit determination value. Then, when the determination result is a big hit (step A155; Y), a special figure symbol random number check table for big hit corresponding to the target starter switch is set (step A156), and a step of special figure starter switch common processing. Stop symbol information corresponding to the special symbol random number prepared in A140 is acquired (step A157), and the process proceeds to step A168.

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

On the other hand, if the determination result is not a small hit (step A160; N), the support hit determination process (step A163) that determines whether or not the support hit is determined by whether or not the big hit random value matches the support hit determination value. I do. Then, if the determination result is not a support hit (step A164; N), stop symbol information indicating a loss is set (step A167), and the process proceeds to step A168.
In addition, when the determination result is a support hit (step A164; Y), a special figure symbol random number check table for support hit is set (step A165), and prepared at step A140 of the special figure start opening switch common processing The stop symbol information corresponding to the special symbol random number is acquired (step A166), and the process proceeds to step A168.

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

By the above processing, the look-ahead pattern command including the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory of the look-ahead object and the look-ahead variation pattern command including the information of the variation pattern in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory are prepared. and transmitted to the effect control device 300 . As a result, the judgment result (read-ahead result) of the result-related information (whether it is a big hit or the type of variation pattern) corresponding to the start memory is produced before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory. It is possible to inform the device 300, especially by changing the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41, etc., to the player before the start timing of the special figure fluctuation display game. It is possible to notify.

That is, the game control device 100 determines the random number stored as the start memory in the start memory means (game control device 100) before executing the variable display game based on the start memory (for example, whether or not a special result will be obtained). etc.) constitutes prior determination means. The timing for determining the random value stored corresponding to the starting memory in advance is not limited to the time when the starting memory is generated, but any time before the variable display game based on the starting memory is played. good.

[Special normal processing]
Next, details of the special figure normal processing (step A9) in the special figure game processing described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the special figure normal process, first, it is determined whether the special figure 2 reservation number (second start memory number) is "0" (step A301). When it is determined that the special figure 2 reservation number is "0" (step A301; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 1 reservation number (first start memory number) is "0" (step A305). Then, when it is determined that the special figure 1 pending number is "0" (step A305; Y), it is determined whether the customer waiting demonstration has started (step A309), and if the customer waiting demonstration has not started (step A309; N) sets the customer waiting demonstration flag in the customer waiting demonstration flag area (step A310).

Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A311), and effect command setting processing (step A312) is performed. Next, "0" relating to special figure normal processing is set as the processing number (step A313), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A314). Then, the fluctuating design determination flag area is cleared (step A315), the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the big winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A316), and the special symbol normal processing is terminated. That is, when the starting condition is not established although the special figure fluctuation display game can be started, a customer waiting demonstration command forming standby information is transmitted to the effect control device 300.例文帳に追加
On the other hand, at step A309, if the customer waiting demonstration has already started (step A309; Y), the process proceeds to step A313 without performing steps A310 to A312.

Also, in step A301, if the special figure 2 reservation number is not "0" (step A301; N), prepare a decorative special figure reservation number command corresponding to the special figure 2 reservation number (step A302). Then, effect command setting processing (step A303) is performed, special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step A304) is performed, and special figure normal processing is ended.
Also, in step A305, if the special figure 1 reservation number is not "0" (step A305; N), prepare a decoration special figure reservation number command corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation number (step A306). Then, effect command setting processing (step A307) is performed, special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step A308) is performed, and special figure normal processing is ended.

[Special figure 1 fluctuation start process]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step A308) in the special figure normal processing described above will be described. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game. As shown in FIG. 15(a), first, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag indicating the type of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 1) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area (step A321). Next, the big hit flag 1 for judging the big hit random number and determining whether or not the first special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit is set with the deviation information and the big hit information, and the first special figure fluctuation display game is set. A process of setting deviation information and small hit information in a small hit flag for determining whether or not it is a small hit, and a support hit for determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a support hit A jackpot flag 1 setting process (step A322) is performed to set deviation information and support hit information in the flag.

Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A323) related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information), the special figure to set the special figure information which is the parameter for setting the variation pattern Information setting processing (step A324) is performed. As the parameters, the game state, the number of suspensions, the stop symbol pattern number, the number of remaining electric support, and the like are used. Next, prepare 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 first special figure variation display game is set (step A325). Thereafter, a variation pattern setting process (step A326) for setting a variation pattern which is a variation mode in the first special figure variation display game is performed, and a variation start information setting process for setting information on the start of variation of the first special figure variation display game. (Step A327) is performed.

Next, set "1" for special figure fluctuation processing as the processing number (step A328), and save the processing number in the special figure game processing number area (step A329).
Then, the customer waiting demonstration flag area is cleared (step A330), and a signal relating to the start of fluctuation of special symbol 1 (for example, a signal during special symbol 1 fluctuation is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A331). After that, save the fluctuating flag in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step A332), and the initial value ( Here, 100 ms) is set (step A333). Then, the initial value ("0" in this case) is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern number area (step A334), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation start process]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step A304) in the above-mentioned special figure usual processing will be described. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the same process as the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. This is done with memory as the object.

As shown in FIG. 15(b), first, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag indicating the type of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 2) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area (step A341). Next, the big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the second special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit by judging the big hit random number is set to the big hit information and the big hit information, and the second special figure fluctuation display game is set. A process of setting deviation information and small hit information in a small hit flag for determining whether or not it is a small hit, and a support hit for determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is a support hit A big hit flag 2 setting process (step A342) is carried out for setting deviation information and support hit information in the flag.

Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A343) related to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information), the special figure to set the special figure information which is the parameter for setting the variation pattern Information setting processing (step A344) is performed. As the parameters, the game state, the number of suspensions, the stop symbol pattern number, the number of remaining electric support, and the like are used. Next, 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 second special figure variation display game is set (step A345). Thereafter, a variation pattern setting process (step A346) for setting a variation pattern which is a variation mode in the second special figure variation display game is performed, and a variation start information setting process for setting information on the start of variation of the second special figure variation display game. (Step A347) is performed.

Next, set "1" for special figure fluctuation processing as the processing number (step A348), and save the processing number in the special figure game processing number area (step A349).
Then, the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (step A350), and a signal relating to the start of fluctuation of the special symbol 2 (for example, the signal during special symbol 2 fluctuation is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A351). After that, save the fluctuating flag in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step A352), and the initial value ( Here, 100 ms) is set (step A353). Then, the initial value (here "0") is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern number area (step A354), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing is ended.

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

[Special figure 1 stop pattern setting process]
FIG. 16 shows the special figure 1 stop design setting process (step A323) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process of the present embodiment.
In this special figure 1 stop symbol setting process, first, it is determined whether the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A431), and if it is a big hit (step A431; Y), the special figure 1 special figure random number storage area (reservation number 1) to load the special symbol random number (step A432). Next, a special figure 1 jackpot design table is set (step A433), a stop design number corresponding to the loaded special figure design random number is acquired and saved in a special figure 1 stop design number area (step A434). A jackpot type is selected by this process.

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

On the other hand, if the big hit 1 flag is not a big hit (step A431; N), it is determined whether the small hit flag 1 is a small hit (step A440), and if it is a small hit (step A440; Y), a special figure A special symbol random number is loaded from the 1 special symbol random number storage area (for the reserved number 1) (step A441). Next, a special figure 1 small winning design table is set (step A442), a stop design number corresponding to the loaded special figure design random number is acquired and saved in a special figure 1 stop design number area (step A443). A small hit kind is selected by this process. After that, the stop design pattern corresponding to the stop design number is obtained and saved in the stop design pattern area (step A444), the performance mode transition information corresponding to the stop design pattern is saved (step A445), and the stop design pattern is saved. A corresponding decoration special figure command is prepared (step A455).

Also, if the small hit flag 1 is not a small hit (step A440; N), it is determined whether the support hit flag 1 is a support hit (step A446), and if it is a support hit (step A446; Y), a special figure A special symbol random number is loaded from the 1 special symbol random number storage area (for the reserved number 1) (step A447). Next, a special figure 1 per support symbol table is set (step A448), a stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded special figure symbol random number is acquired and saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol number area (step A449). This process selects the type of support hit.

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

After that, the decoration special figure command is saved in the decoration special figure command area (step A456), and production command setting processing (step A457) is performed. This decoration special figure command is transmitted to the production|presentation control apparatus 300 later. Then, the design data corresponding to the stop design number is saved in the test signal output data area (step A458), the special design 1 special design random number storage area (for the number of reservations 1) is cleared to 0 (step A459), The special figure 1 stop design setting process is ended.

[Special figure 2 stop pattern setting process]
FIG. 17 shows the special figure 2 stop design setting process (step A343) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process of the present embodiment. In addition, the special figure 2 stop design setting process performs the same process as the special figure 1 stop design setting process for the special figure 2.
In this special figure 2 stop symbol setting process, first, it is determined whether the big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A471), and if it is a big hit (step A471; Y), the special figure 2 special figure random number storage area (reservation number 1) to load the special symbol random number (step A472). Next, a special figure 2 big hit design table is set (step A473), a stop design number corresponding to the loaded special figure design random number is acquired and saved in a special figure 2 stop design number area (step A474). A jackpot type is selected by this process.

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

On the other hand, if the big hit flag 2 is not a big hit (step A471; N), it is determined whether the small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step A480), and if it is a small hit (step A480; Y), a special figure 2 Load the special symbol random number from the special symbol random number storage area (for the reserved number 1) (step A481). Next, the special figure 2 small winning design table is set (step A482), the stop design number corresponding to the loaded special figure design random number is acquired and saved in the special figure 2 stop design number area (step A483). A small hit kind is selected by this process. After that, the stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is obtained and saved in the stop symbol pattern area (step A484), the performance mode transition information corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is saved (step A485), and the stop symbol pattern is saved. A corresponding decoration special figure command is prepared (step A495).

Also, if the small hit flag 2 is not a small hit (step A480; N), it is determined whether the support hit flag 2 is a support hit (step A486), and if it is a support hit (step A486; Y), a special figure 2 Load the special symbol random number from the special symbol random number storage area (for the reserved number 1) (step A487). Next, the special figure 2 per support symbol table is set (step A488), the stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded special figure symbol random number is acquired and saved in the special figure 2 stop symbol number area (step A489). This process selects the type of support hit.

After that, the stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the stop symbol pattern area (step A490), the time reduction determination data corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the time reduction determination data area ( Step A491), save the performance mode transition information corresponding to the stop design pattern (step A492), and prepare a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop design pattern (step A495).
Also, if the support hit flag 2 is not a support hit (step A486; N), the stop design number at the time of loss is saved in the special figure 2 stop design number area (step A493), and the stop design pattern is saved in the stop design pattern area. (step A494), and prepares a decorative special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern (step A495). By the above processing, the stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is set.

After that, the decoration special figure command is saved in the decoration special figure command territory (step A496), production command setting processing (step A497) is done. This decoration special figure command is transmitted to the production|presentation control apparatus 300 later. Then, the design data corresponding to the stop design number is saved in the test signal output data area (step A498), the special design 2 special design random number storage area (for the number of reservations 1) is cleared to 0 (step A499), The special figure 2 stop design setting process is terminated.
When setting the stop pattern for each result in this way, by using a common special pattern random number regardless of the result, the types of random numbers required can be reduced, and the specifications and programs of the gaming machine can be simplified. can reduce the burden of control.

[Processing during special figure fluctuation]
FIG. 18 shows the special figure changing process (step A10) in the special figure game process of the present embodiment.
In this special figure fluctuation processing, first, a design stop command corresponding to the fluctuation design determination flag is prepared (step A601), and effect command setting processing (step A602) is performed. Next, the display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is set (step A603), and the set display time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A604). That is, the game control device 100 serves as stop display time setting means for setting a stop display time for displaying the stop result mode of the variable display game.

Next, it is determined whether or not the general electricity support is in progress (step A605), and if the general electricity support is not in progress (step A605; N), the process proceeds to step A612. In addition, when it is in the general electricity support (step A605; Y), it is determined whether it is a variation of special figure 1 (step A606).
If it is a variation of special figure 1 (step A606; Y), it moves to step A609. Also, if it is not a special figure 1 variation (step A606; N), the time shortening variation count 2 in the time shortening variation count 2 area is updated by -1 (step A607), and whether the time shortening variation count 2 has become 0 Determine (step A608).

If the time reduction fluctuation count 2 is 0 (step A608; Y), a time reduction end setting process for ending the general electricity support is performed (step A611), and the process proceeds to step A612. In addition, if the time reduction variation count 2 is not 0 (step A608; N), the time reduction variation count 1 in the time reduction variation count 1 area is updated by -1 (step A509), and the time reduction variation count 1 becomes 0. or not (step A610).
When the time reduction fluctuation count 1 is 0 (step A610; Y), a time reduction end setting process for ending the general electricity support is performed (step A611), and the process proceeds to step A612. Also, if the number of time reduction fluctuations 1 is not 0 (step A610; N), the process proceeds to step A612.

That is, in the case of the special figure 1 variation display game, only the time shortening variation count 1 is subtracted, and in the case of the special figure 2 variation display game, both the time shortening variation count 1 and the time shortening variation count 2 are subtracted. Then, when either the number of times of shortening fluctuations 1 or the number of times of shortening fluctuations 2 becomes 0, the general electric support is terminated.

After performing the performance mode information check process (step A612), it is determined whether or not the remaining pending digestion state has ended (step A613). Here, the termination of the remaining pending digestion state includes the case where the termination condition of the remaining pending digestion state ST5 is satisfied and also the case where there is no remaining pending when the specific game state ST4 is terminated.
If the remaining pending digestion state has not ended (step A613; N), the process proceeds to step A616. Also, if the remaining pending digestion state has ended (step A613; Y), it is determined whether the result is a loss (step A614).
If the result is not a failure (step A614; N), the process proceeds to step A616.
If the result is a loss (step A614; Y), save a signal (for example, turning off the jackpot 2 signal) related to the time-saving end in the external information output data area (step A615), and proceed to step A616.

In step A616, "2" is set as the process number for the special figure displaying process (step A616), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A617). In addition, the signal related to the end of the fluctuation of the special figure 1 (for example, the signal during the special symbol 1 fluctuation is turned OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A618), the signal related to the end of the fluctuation of the special figure 2 (for example, the special symbol 2 during fluctuation signal OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A619), and the pattern determination number signal control timer area according to the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game for output to the external information terminal Control timer initial value (for example, 256 ms) is saved (step A620). After that, as information for controlling the special figure 1 variation display game in the special figure 1 indicator 51, the stop flag related to the fluctuation stop in the special figure 1 indicator 51 is saved in the special figure 1 variation control flag area (step A621 ), as information for controlling the special figure 2 fluctuation display game in the special figure 2 indicator 52, save the stop flag related to the fluctuation stop in the special figure 2 indicator 52 in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step A622), end the processing during special figure fluctuation.

[Time saving end setting processing]
FIG. 19 shows the time saving end setting process (step A611) in the process during special figure fluctuation. In this time saving end setting process, first, a signal related to the end of time saving (for example, turn off the special symbol 1 variation time shortening state signal, turn off the special symbol 2 variation time shortening state signal, turn off the normal symbol 1 high probability state signal, normal The pattern 1 fluctuation time shortening state signal is OFF, and the normal electric accessory 1 open extension state signal is OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A632).

Next, save the number without time saving in the game state display number area (step A633), save the low probability & no time saving flag in the normal game mode flag area (step A634), special game mode flag area To save the special figure low probability & no time saving flag (step A635).
Then, the time reduction variation count 1 region is cleared (step A636), and the time reduction variation count 2 region is cleared (step A637).
After that, a signal related to the left-handed instruction (for example, the firing position designation signal 1 is turned off) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A638), and the right-handed display LED (for example, the first game state display section 56a) is displayed. In order to turn off the light, save the number in the left-handed state in the game state display number 2 area (step A639), save the normal base state information in the normal base state determination area (step A640), and update the number of time reduction fluctuations. End the process.

[Processing during special figure display]
FIG. 20 and FIG. 21 show the special figure displaying process (step A11) in the special figure game process of the present embodiment.
In this special figure display process, first, the supporter hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process and the supporter hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting process are loaded (step A701). , the support hit flag 1 area and the support hit flag 2 area of RWM are cleared (step A702).
Next, the small hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process and the small hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting process are loaded (step A703), and the small hit flag 1 area of RWM. And clear the small hit flag 2 area (step A704).

Next, the jackpot flag 1 set in the jackpot flag 1 setting process and the jackpot flag 2 set in the jackpot flag 2 setting process are loaded (step A705), and the jackpot flag 1 area and the jackpot flag of the RWM are loaded. 2 areas are cleared (step A706). Then, it is determined whether the loaded big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A707), and if it is a big hit (step A707; Y), it is related to the start of the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) of the second special figure fluctuation display game. Test signals (for example, condition device operating signal ON, character continuous operating device operating signal ON, special symbol 2 winning signal ON) are saved in the test signal output data area of RWM (step A710), and the round A number upper limit table is set (step A711).

On the other hand, if the jackpot flag 2 is not a jackpot (step A707; N), it is determined whether or not the loaded jackpot flag 1 is a jackpot (step A708). Test signals (for example, condition device operating signal ON, character continuous operation device operating signal ON, special symbol 1 winning signal ON) related to the start of the jackpot (special 1 jackpot) of the figure fluctuation display game are RWM. Save in the test signal output data area (step A709), and set the round number upper limit table (step A711).

Next, the round number upper limit value (“10” or “5” in this embodiment) corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit area of the RWM (step A712). Subsequently, a round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A713).

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

Next, the big winning hole opening information and the signal corresponding to the state of the probability of winning results in the normal figure variation display game and the special figure variation display game are saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A720). In the case of this embodiment, in step A720, the big win 2 signal and the big win 3 signal are saved as signals corresponding to the big winning opening opening information and the state of the probability. It should be noted that each ON/OFF is determined by the big winning opening opening information and the state of the probability. For example, the jackpot 2 signal is ON when there is a jackpot with balls (the jackpot opening information is other than the jackpot opening information 1), and a jackpot without balls (so-called definite jackpot, etc.). When the information is the big winning opening opening information 1), it is ON at the time of the big hit in the time saving state, and is OFF otherwise.
In addition, the big win 3 signal is ON when the big win is a big win with balls, and is OFF when the big win is a big win with no balls. In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, all the jackpots are jackpots with payout balls.

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

Then, the large winning opening fraudulent winning number area corresponding to the big winning opening opening information is cleared (step A724), and the large winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area corresponding to the big winning opening opening information is cleared. The illegality monitoring period outside flag is saved (step A725). Thereafter, a fanfare/interval process shift setting process 1 (step A726) for shifting to the fanfare/interval process is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. That is, the game control device 100 converts the special variable prize winning device 38 to the open state based on the result being a special result in either the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game. It constitutes special game state generating means for generating a state.

On the other hand, if the jackpot flag 1 is not a jackpot (step A708; N), it is determined whether the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state (step A727). In the gaming machine of this embodiment, since the special figure probability is always constant, it is determined that it is not always in a high probability state (step A727; N), and it is determined whether or not there is a ceiling reached flag (step A728).
If there is a ceiling reached flag (step A728; Y), the process regarding the start of general electric support based on reaching the ceiling is not performed, and the process proceeds to step A732. The ceiling reached flag is set when the ceiling is reached, and cleared when a big win occurs. Thereby, when the general electric support is started based on reaching the ceiling, the general electric support based on reaching the new ceiling can be prevented from starting until after the big win has passed.

If there is no ceiling reached flag (step A728; N), the value of the ceiling counter area is updated by +1 (step A729), and it is determined whether the ceiling has been reached (step A730). If the ceiling has not been reached (step A730; N), the process proceeds to step A732. Also, when the ceiling is reached (step A730; Y), the ceiling time reduction activation flag and the ceiling reached flag are set (step A731), and the process proceeds to step A732.

In step A732, it is determined whether the loaded small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step A732), and if it is a small hit (step A732; Y), the small hit of the second special figure fluctuation display game (special figure A test signal (for example, turning on a special symbol 2 small hit signal) relating to the start of 2 small hits is saved in the test signal output data area of RWM (step A735), and the process proceeds to step A736.
Also, if the small hit flag 2 is not a small hit (step A732; N), it is determined whether the loaded small hit flag 1 is a small hit (step A733), and if it is a small hit (step A733; Y). saves a test signal (for example, turning on a special symbol 1 small hit signal) related to the start of the first special figure variation display game small hit (special figure 1 small hit) in the RWM test signal output data area (step A734), and the process proceeds to step A736.

Next, it is determined whether the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state (step A736). In the gaming machine of this embodiment, since the special figure probability is always constant, it is determined that it is not always in a high probability state (step A736; N), and the decoration special figure command is loaded from the decoration special figure command area and prepared ( Step A737), effect command setting processing (step A738) is performed. Next, a small winning fanfare command is prepared (step A739), effect command setting processing (step A740) is performed, and the process proceeds to step A741. This small winning fanfare command also constitutes special game state start information transmitted to the effect control device 300 at the start of the special game state.
Then, a small winning fanfare mid-process transition setting process (step A741) for shifting to the small winning fanfare mid-process is performed, and the special figure display mid-process is completed.

On the other hand, if the small hit flag 1 is not a small hit (step A733; N), it is determined whether there is a ceiling time reduction activation flag (step A742). If there is a ceiling time saving activation flag (step A742; Y), save the initial value of the ceiling time saving number of times in the time reduction fluctuation number area 1 and the time reduction fluctuation number area 2 (step A743), support operation setting process (step A747 ).
Here, 255 is saved as an end condition based on the total number of executions of the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game in the time reduction variation number area 1, and the special figure 2 variation display is saved in the time reduction variation number area 2 Save 250 as an end condition based on the number of game executions.

Also, if there is no ceiling time saving activation flag (step A742; N), it is determined whether the loaded support hit flag 2 is support hit (step A744). If it is not a support hit (step A744; N), it is determined whether the loaded support hit flag 1 is a support hit (step A745). If it is not a support hit (step A745; N), a special figure normal processing shift setting process (step A748) for shifting to a special figure normal process is performed, and the special figure displaying process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the support hit flag 2 is a support hit (step A744; Y) or if the support hit flag 1 is a support hit (step A745; Y), the initial value corresponding to the time reduction determination data is changed to time reduction The data is saved in the number of times area 1 and the time reduction variation number of times area 2 (step A746), and the process proceeds to the support operation setting process (step A747).
Here, 12 is saved as an end condition based on the total number of executions of the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game in the time reduction variation number area 1, and the special figure 2 variation display is saved in the time reduction variation number area 2. Save 7 as an end condition based on the number of times the game has been played.
After performing the support operation setting process (step A747), the special figure normal process transition setting process (step A748) for shifting to the special figure normal process is performed, and the special figure displaying process is terminated.

In the above process, whether or not the ceiling has been reached is determined at the end of the special figure fluctuation display game (steps A727 to A731), and the special figure fluctuation display game in which winning per support and reaching the ceiling are the same , the conditions for ending the specific game state ST4 based on reaching the ceiling are set (steps A742 to A747).
As a result, when winning a support hit and reaching the ceiling occur in the same special figure variation display game, the variation pattern and result mode based on the support hit are selected at the start of the special figure variation display game. , The termination condition of the specific game state ST4 given at the end of the special figure variation display game is not based on the support hit, but is based on reaching the ceiling.

Reaching the ceiling and winning per support rarely occur in the same special figure variation display game, and always checking this at the start of the special figure variation display game is a waste of control. Therefore, by making it like this embodiment, such useless processing becomes unnecessary, and the control at the time of starting the special figure variation display game can be simplified.
It should be noted that while the variation patterns and result modes corresponding to the support win are selected, the end condition of the given specific game state ST4 is the end condition based on reaching the ceiling, which is a contradiction. Since there is no change in the transition to the specific game state ST4, the player will not be dissatisfied. In particular, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the player will not be dissatisfied because the end condition based on reaching the ceiling is more advantageous to the player.

When the control at the start of the special figure variation display game has a margin, it is determined whether reaching the ceiling and winning the support hit occur in the same special figure variation display game at the start of the special figure variation display game. You can do it. When reaching the ceiling and winning per support occur in the same special figure variation display game, the variation pattern and result mode of the special figure variation display game are deviated and the result corresponds to reaching the ceiling. It is possible to avoid contradictions by doing so.

[Fanfare/interval process transition setting process 1]
FIG. 22 shows fanfare/interval processing transition setting processing 1 (step A726) in the above-described special figure display processing. In this fanfare/interval process transition setting process 1, first, "3", which is the process number related to the fanfare/interval process, is set (step A791), and the process number is saved in the special game process number area (step A791). A792).

Next, a signal relating to the start of the big win (special game state) (for example, turn on the big win 1 signal (output with the big win + small win), turn on the big win 4 signal (output with the big win)) is saved in the external information output data area. (Step A793), signal regarding the end of high probability & time saving (for example, special symbol 1 high probability state signal OFF, special symbol 2 high probability state signal OFF, special symbol 1 fluctuation time shortening state signal OFF, special symbol 2 Turn off the variable time shortening state signal, turn off the normal pattern 1 high probability state signal, turn off the normal design 1 variable time shortening state signal, turn off the normal electric accessory 1 open extension state signal) to the test signal output data area. (Step A794). After that, the round number area for managing the number of rounds executed in the special game state is cleared (step A795), the number without time saving is saved in the game state display number area (step A796), and the normal game mode flag Save normal pattern low probability & time saving no flag in the area (step A797).

Then, the variable symbol discrimination flag area is cleared (step A798), and the game state display LED (for example, the third game state display section 56c) provided on the game board 30 related to the display of the high probability state is extinguished. The notification flag area is cleared (step A799), and the special figure low probability & no time saving flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A800). Next, save the probability information command (low probability) in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery to save the command output to the production control device 300 at the time of power failure recovery (step A801), special figure fluctuation display that can be executed in the time saving state A time reduction variation number 1 area and a time reduction variation number 2 area for managing the number of games are cleared (steps A802 and A803). This terminates the general electricity support and the time saving state. Furthermore, the ceiling counter area is cleared (step A804), the ceiling time reduction activation flag area is cleared (step A805), and the ceiling reached flag area is cleared (step A806).

After that, the number of the effect mode 1 is saved in the effect mode number area (step A807), the effect remaining rotation speed area is cleared (step A808), and the no-update code is saved in the next mode transition information area (step A809). . Then, a signal related to the right-handed instruction (for example, the firing position designation signal 1 is turned ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A810), and the display LED during right-handed (for example, the first game state display section 56a) is turned on. In order to light it up, the right-handed number is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step A811), and the fanfare/interval process transition setting process 1 is terminated.

[Support activation process]
FIG. 23 shows the support operation process (step A747) in the above-described special figure display process.
In this support operation setting process, first, a signal relating to the start of time saving (for example, turning on the jackpot 2 signal and jackpot 3 signal) is saved in the external information output data area (step A821). Next, the timer initial value is saved in the time saving signal control timer area (step A822). Here, 128 ms is saved as the timer initial value. As a result, among the signals relating to the start of time saving, the big win 3 signals are output only for a short period of time.

Then, a signal related to the start of time saving (for example, special symbol 1 fluctuation time shortening state signal ON, special symbol 2 fluctuation time shortening state signal ON, normal symbol 1 high probability state signal ON, normal symbol 1 fluctuation time shortening state signal ON, normal electric accessory 1 open extension state signal ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A823).

In addition, save the number with time saving in the game state display number area (step A824), save the normal figure high probability & time saving flag in the general figure gate mode flag area (step A825), and maintain the probability status flag In order to have time saving, a special figure time saving flag is synthesized in the special game mode flag area (step A826).
Next, a signal related to the right-handed instruction (for example, the firing position designation signal 1 is turned ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A827), and the display LED during right-handed (for example, the first game state display section 56a) is turned on. In order to light it up, the right-handed number is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step A828). Then, the effect mode information address table is set (step A829), and the address of the table corresponding to the effect mode transition information set at the time of start of fluctuation (at the time of setting the stop pattern) is acquired (step A830). By acquiring the address of the corresponding table based on the performance mode transition information, the variation pattern scenario, which is information regarding the transition of the variation selection table group, is also acquired.

Next, as a process of saving information necessary for management of the production mode in the game control device 100, first, the production mode number of the production mode set after the end of the special figure fluctuation display game that became the support hit is acquired. , save in the effect mode number area (step A831). Furthermore, after the end of the special figure fluctuation display game that has become a support hit, the production remaining rotation number of the production mode that is set is acquired, and is saved in the production remaining rotation number area (step A832), and the special figure that has become a support hit. Next mode transition information of the effect mode set after the end of the variable display game is acquired and saved in the next mode transition information area (step A833). Based on the information saved here, the effect mode and the variation selection table group are shifted based on executing the special figure variation display game a predetermined number of times after the end of the special figure variation display game that became a support hit. .

After that, a probability information command corresponding to the effect mode number is prepared (step A834), the command is saved in the transmission command area at power failure recovery (step A835), and effect command setting processing (step A836) is performed. Next, prepare a production rotation number command corresponding to the newly set production remaining rotation number (step A837), perform production command setting processing (step A838), and issue a time reduction variation number command corresponding to the time reduction variation number. Preparations are made (step A839), and effect command setting processing (step A840) is performed.
Then, the time reduction determination data area is cleared (step A841), the effect mode transition information area is cleared (step A842), and the support operation setting process is terminated.

[Jackpot end processing]
FIG. 24 shows the jackpot ending process (step A15) in the special figure game process of this embodiment.
In this jackpot end processing, first, a signal relating to the start of time saving (for example, jackpot 2 signal ON) is saved in the external information output data area (step A901). Since the signal relating to the start of time saving is output from the middle of the jackpot, it is continuously saved in the external information output data area. Then, a signal regarding the start of low probability & time saving (for example, special symbol 1 fluctuation time shortening state signal ON, special symbol 2 fluctuation time shortening state signal ON, normal design 1 high probability state signal ON, normal design 1 fluctuation time The shortened state signal is turned ON, and the normal electric accessory 1 open extended state signal is turned ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A902).

Next, save the number with time saving in the game state display number area (step A903), save the normal figure high probability & time saving flag in the general figure game mode flag area (step A904), special figure game mode flag area To save the special figure time saving flag (step A905). After that, the initial value of the time-reduction variation frequency is saved in the time-reduction variation frequency area (step A906). Here, the initial values are saved in the time-reduction variation frequency 1 area and the time-reduction variation frequency 2 area. By the above processing, after the end of the special game state, it will be in the time saving state. In addition, by setting the initial value of the number of times of saving time fluctuations in the area of the number of times of saving time changes, the time saving state is ended by executing the special figure fluctuation display game of a predetermined number of times. That is, the game control device 100 can generate a specific game state (time reduction state, normal electric support state) in which the normal variable prize winning device 37 is in a state where winning is easy for a predetermined period of time after the special game state ends. It constitutes a specific game state generation control means.

After that, the probability information command is saved in the power failure restoration transmission command area (step A910), and effect command setting processing (step A911) is performed. Here, as the probability information command, there are a plurality of commands in which information on the production mode is included in either "time saving" or "no time saving". Next, a time reduction variation count command corresponding to the time reduction variation count 1 is prepared (step A914), and effect command setting processing (step A915) is performed.

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

[Specific area switch monitoring process]
FIG. 25 shows specific area switch monitoring processing (step A3) in the special game processing. In this specific area switch monitoring process, first, it is determined whether or not a small hit is in progress (step A41). During the small hit here is a period during which the small hit medium processing and the small hit remaining ball processing are performed. If the small hit is not in progress (step A41; N), the specific area switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the specific area switch 38d is valid only during the small hit medium processing and the small hit remaining ball processing. Moreover, when it is during a small hit (step A41; Y), it is determined whether the condition device is operating (step A42).

If the condition device is in operation (step A42; Y), the specific area switch monitoring process is terminated. Also, if the condition device is not in operation (step A42; N), it is determined whether there is an input to the specific area switch (step A43). If there is no input to the specific area switch (step A43; N), the specific area switch monitoring process is terminated. If there is an input to the specific area switch (step A43; Y), the specific area passage flag is set (step A44), and the specific area switch monitoring process ends. Afterwards, processing for generating the first special game state is performed based on the existence of this specific area passing flag.

[Small hit remaining ball processing]
FIG. 26 shows the processing shown in FIG. 26 in the small hit remaining ball processing (step A18) in the special game processing. In this small hit remaining ball processing, first, it is determined whether or not a remaining ball error is occurring (step A861). If a remaining ball error is occurring (step A861; Y), the process proceeds to step A863. Also, if the remaining ball error is not occurring (step A861; N), it is determined whether the remaining ball counter is 0 (step A862). If the remaining ball counter is not 0 (step A862; N), the small hit remaining ball processing is terminated. Also, if the remaining ball counter is 0 (step A862; Y), the processing for ending the small hits after step A863 is performed.

That is, after all the balls remaining in the special variable winning device 38 are discharged, the process for ending the small winning is performed. However, in the case of a remaining ball error, which is a state in which discharge cannot be confirmed even after a predetermined time has passed since the last game ball entered the special variable prize winning device 38, it is assumed that the time required for discharge has passed sufficiently. He is trying to shift to the process for ending the win. Of course, when there is a remaining ball error, the processing for ending the small hit may not be performed. Therefore, the process of step A861 may not be performed.

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

In the processing for terminating the second special game state after step A864 to enable execution of the special figure variation display game, 10 for the small winning end processing is set as the processing number (step A864), and special figure game processing is performed. The processing number is saved in the number area (step A865). Next, the small winning ending time is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A866), and the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the upper big winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A867). Then, the big winning hole count area is cleared (step A868), the small hit middle control pointer area is cleared (step A869), and the small hit remaining ball processing is finished.

On the other hand, there is a passage through the specific area (step A863; Y), and if the processing for generating the first special game state after step A870 is performed, the command is loaded from the decoration special figure command area and prepared (step A870), Effect command setting processing is performed (step A871). Next, a V jackpot fanfare command is prepared (step A872), and effect command setting processing is performed (step A873).

After that, the signal related to the start of the big win (V big win) is saved in the external information output data area (step A874), and the test signal related to the start of the big win (V big win) (for example, the condition device operating signal is turned on, the role continuous operation device The operating signal is turned on, and the special pattern 2 winning signal is turned on) are saved in the test signal output data area (step A875).

Then, the number of the jackpot is saved in the game state display number area (step A876), the round number upper limit table is set (step A877), and the round number upper limit value (3 or 10) corresponding to the round number upper limit information ) and save it in the round number upper limit area (step A878). Furthermore, the round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area (step A879), and the initial value (here, 1) is saved in the round number area (step A880). Although 3 or 10 rounds are set as the upper limit of the number of rounds, since the small winning operation corresponds to the first round, by setting 1 as the initial value of the number of rounds, 2 rounds or 9 rounds are set in the special game state. It is designed so that the opening of the

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

[Small hit end processing]
FIG. 27 shows small hit end processing (step A19) in the special figure game processing of the present embodiment.
In this small hit end process, first, it is determined whether or not the general electric support is in progress (step A931). If the general electric power is not supported (step A931; N), the signal related to the left-handed instruction (for example, the firing position designation signal 1 is turned off) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A932), and the right-handed display LED In order to turn off (for example, the first game state display portion 56a), the number in the left-hand hitting state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step A933), and the process proceeds to step A937.

In addition, when it is in the general electric support (step A931; Y), it is determined whether it is a small hit of special figure 2 (step A934). If it is not a special figure 2 small hit (step A934; N), the process proceeds to step A937. In addition, if it is a small hit of special figure 2 (step A934; Y), the time saving end setting process is performed (step A935), the signal related to the time saving end (for example, the jackpot 2 signal is turned OFF) to the external information output data area Save (step A936) and move to step A937. That is, when the small hit of the special figure 2 occurs during the general electric support, the general electric support is ended with the end of the small hit game state.

Next, it is determined whether there is a ceiling time reduction activation flag (step A937). When there is no ceiling time saving activation flag (step A937; N), it moves to step A940. Also, if there is a ceiling time saving activation flag (step A937; Y), the initial value of the ceiling time saving number of times is saved in the time reduction variation number 1 area and the time reduction variation number 2 area (step A938). Here, 255 is set as the number of time reduction fluctuations 1 in the time reduction fluctuation number 1 area, and 250 is set as the number of time reduction fluctuation number 2 in the time reduction fluctuation number 2 area. Then, support operation setting processing is performed (step A939), and the process proceeds to step A940.

After that, "0" is set as the processing number relating to the special figure normal processing (step A940), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A941).
Furthermore, a signal related to the end of the small win (for example, turning off the 1 big win signal) is saved in the external information output data area (step A942), Special symbol 2 small hit signal OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A943).
Subsequently, the fluctuating pattern determination flag area is cleared (step A944), the production mode transition information area is cleared (step A945), and the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the big winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A946), end the small hit end processing.

Next, control by the production control device 300 will be described. The main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 performs main processing shown in FIG. 28 and timer interrupt processing (not shown).

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 28, in the main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. In this process at the start of the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step C1), and the CPU is initialized (step C2). Next, the VDP 312 is initialized (step C3), and interrupts are permitted (step C4). Next, the generation of display data is permitted (step C5), the random number seed is set (step C6), and the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step C7). As a result, the power failure occurrence detected flag and the like are cleared.

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

Then, hall/player setting mode processing is performed for setting the changeable range of the brightness of the LEDs and liquid crystals, volume, etc., and receiving operations by the player to change the brightness of the LEDs and liquid crystals, volume, etc. (step C10). Next, a random number update process (step C11) is performed to update the random number that determines the details of the variation mode of the decoration special figure variation display game.

Next, a reception command check process (step C12) for analyzing and responding to commands from the game control device 100 is performed, and an effect display editing process (step C13) is performed for editing settings and drawing commands for controlling the progress of the effect. ) to set the completion of drawing command preparation (step C14). In these processes, various data are updated in accordance with the content to be drawn, and the drawing data is finally set in the frame buffer. If the drawing data for the screen to be drawn within 1/30 second (approximately 33.3 milliseconds) is prepared, the image can be updated without any problem.

Then, it is determined whether or not it is time to switch frames (step C15). In this embodiment, in order to create a system period (1 frame 1/30 second), it is determined that it is time to switch frames when a V blank interrupt (1/60 second) is input twice. Note that the frame switching timing can be changed arbitrarily. For example, image updating (frame switching) may be performed at 1/60 second, or image updating (frame switching) may be performed at a timing later than 1/60 second. switching) may be performed. If it is determined in step C15 that it is not the frame switching timing (step C15; N), the process of step C15 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined at step C15 that it is time to switch frames (step C15; Y), screen drawing is instructed (step C16).

After that, sound control processing (step C17) for controlling the sound output from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b), LED control of the panel decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18 including the display plate 350, etc. is performed. Decoration control processing (step C18), movable body control processing (step C19) for controlling the motor and solenoid of the board effect device 44 are performed, board effect setting processing (step C20) for controlling effect is performed, and WDT is cleared. It returns to the processing (step C8).

[Receive command check processing]
FIG. 29 shows received command check processing in the main processing described above. In this received command check processing, first, the value of a command reception counter that counts how many commands have been received in one frame (1/30 second) is loaded as the command reception count (step C201). It is determined whether or not the number is 0 (step C202). If it is determined that the number of received commands is 0 (step C202; N), the received command check process is terminated. If it is determined that the number of received commands is not 0 (step C202; Y), the contents of the command reception counter area are subtracted by the number of received commands (step C203).

Next, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step C204), the command read index is updated by +1 within the range of 0 to 31 (step C205), and whether or not the command copying for the number of commands received has been completed. (step C206). Thus, in this embodiment, the command is not directly analyzed in the received command buffer, but the content of the received command buffer is copied to the command area (RAM area for analysis), and the command is analyzed in the command area. is configured as follows. Thereby, in preparation for a case where a command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during command analysis, commands (data) can be moved to make space. In addition, command analysis can be collectively performed for each round of main processing.

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

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

[Receive command analysis processing]
FIG. 30 shows received command analysis processing in the received command check processing described above. In this received command analysis processing, first, the upper byte of the command is separated as MODE and the lower byte as ACT (ACTION) (step C231), and it is determined whether or not MODE and ACT are within the normal range (steps C232 and C233). ). When it is determined that MODE and ACT are within the normal range (step C232; Y, step C233; Y), it is determined whether or not ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C234).

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

If it is determined in step C234 that the ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C234; Y), it is determined whether or not MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C235). Variation system command is a command to command the variation pattern of special figure. When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C235; Y), the variable command process (step C236) is performed, and the received command analysis process is terminated.

Also, in step C235, when it is determined that MODE is not within the range of variation commands (step C235; N), it is determined whether or not MODE is within the range of jackpot commands (step C237). The big hit system command is a command for commanding an operation (display of a fanfare screen, a round screen, etc.) during the big win, or a command for commanding an operation (display of a fanfare screen, end screen, etc.) during the small win. Then, when it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the jackpot command (step C237; Y), the jackpot command processing (step C238) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.

If it is determined at step C237 that the MODE is not within the range of the jackpot commands (step C237; N), it is determined whether or not the MODE is within the range of the symbol commands (step C239). The symbol system command is a command for instructing information on the symbol of the special figure (for example, what to do with the stop symbol of the special figure). When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the symbolic command (step C239; Y), symbolic command processing (step C240) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.

Also, in step C239, if it is determined that MODE is not within the range of symbol commands (step C239; N), it is determined whether or not MODE is within the range of single-shot commands such as pending number commands and error commands. (Step C241). A single command is a command that stands alone, unlike a command that makes sense in combination, such as a symbol command and a variable command. The single-shot commands include a customer waiting demo command, a pending number command, a symbol stop command, a probability information command, an error/illegal command, and a model designation command. If it is determined that the MODE is within the range of single-shot commands (step C241; Y), single-shot command processing (step C242) is performed, and the received command analysis processing ends.

If it is determined in step C241 that MODE is not within the range of single-shot commands (step C241; N), it is determined whether or not MODE is within the range of look-ahead symbol commands (step C243). When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the look-ahead symbol system command (step C243; Y), the look-ahead symbol system command process (step C244) is performed, and the received command analysis process ends.

Also, when it is determined in step C243 that MODE is not within the range of the look-ahead symbol system command (step C243; N), it is determined whether or not MODE is within the range of the look-ahead variation system command (step C245). When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the prefetch variation command (step C245; Y), prefetch variation command processing (step C246) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated. If it is determined in step C245 that the MODE is not within the range of the prefetch variation command (step C245; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

In addition, the look-ahead variation system command and the look-ahead symbol system command are commands including information necessary for executing the look-ahead effect. Pre-reading effect (also called pre-reading notice or pre-reading notice effect) is whether the special figure fluctuation display game will be a big hit when the special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the unexecuted start memory (hold) is executed after that. (or what kind of variation pattern it will be), in order to notify the player in advance with a predetermined reliability, display the decoration special figure start memory display etc. displayed on the display device 41 in a manner different from usual, It is a production such as performing a production display on The look-ahead system command (a look-ahead variation system command and a look-ahead pattern system command) is a command to inform in advance of the variation pattern and the stop design corresponding to the start memory to be the target of the look-ahead effect, and is sent from the game control device 100 at the time of start winning. It is transmitted to the production control device 300 . It should be noted that normal variation-based commands and symbol-based commands that are not look-ahead are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 at the start of the special figure variation display game.

Next, game effects and the like will be described.
FIG. 31 shows an example of an effect in the normal stage of the normal game state ST1. Although basically the same display contents are displayed in other game states, it is also possible not to display part of the display contents depending on the game state. In addition, the player can determine whether the game is in the normal game state ST1 or other game states by the display contents.

As shown in FIG. 31(a), in the center of the display area of the display device 41, a first decoration game display section 81 for displaying the first decoration game of the decoration special figure variation display game is provided. In the first decoration game display section 81, after the identification information is variably displayed in each of the left variation display region 81a, the middle variation display region 81b, and the right variation display region 81c, the identification information is variably displayed, and then the decoration special figure variation display is performed. View games.

In the upper right part of the display area of the display device 41, a second decoration game display section 82 for displaying the second decoration game of the decoration special figure variation display game is provided. The second decoration game displayed in the second decoration game display section 82 has identification information in each of the left area, the middle area, and the right area, similarly to the first decoration game displayed in the first decoration game display section 81 . , then stop and display the result. The identification information (small symbols) relatively smaller than the identification information (large symbols) displayed on the first decoration game display portion 81 is displayed on the second decoration game display portion 82 .

In addition, in the lower right portion of the display area of the display device 41, there is provided a standby memory display section 83 for displaying a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory.
In the standby memory display section 83, a decoration special figure starting memory display corresponding to the first starting memory and the second starting memory is displayed. In the normal game state ST1, since the game progresses mainly with the special figure variation display game based on the first start memory, the standby memory display section 83 displays the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory.
The decoration special figure start memory display displayed in the standby memory display unit 83 corresponds to the start memory one by one, and the leftmost decoration special figure start memory display is the decoration special figure corresponding to the start memory stored first. They are displayed in the order in which they are remembered so as to be the starting memory display, and each time they are digested, they move to the left. In addition, in the standby memory display unit 83, the decoration special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory (first start memory) that is the right to execute the special figure 1 fluctuation display game, and the execution right of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game You may make it display both decoration special-figure starting memory display corresponding to the starting memory (2nd starting memory) which becomes.
Furthermore, in the standby memory display unit 83, the result of the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory and the result of the prediction such as the variation pattern can be suggested by the display mode of the decoration special figure starting memory display corresponding to the starting memory. It is possible.

On the left side of the standby memory display section 83, there is provided a memory display section 84 during execution for displaying information related to the start memory corresponding to the special figure variation display game currently being executed. At the start of the special figure fluctuation display game, the decoration special figure starting memory display at the left end of the standby memory display portion 83 is shifted to the in-execution memory display portion 84 . Furthermore, in the running memory display unit 84, the result of the special figure variation display game currently running, the variation pattern, etc. can be suggested by the display mode of the running memory display displayed in the running memory display unit 84. It is possible.
In the upper left part of the display area of the display device 41, the first starting memory number display portion 85a that displays the first starting memory number (special figure 1 reservation number) and the second starting memory number (special figure 2 reservation number) A second start memory number display portion 85b for displaying is provided.
In addition, a game state display 86 indicating the game state is displayed in the upper center of the display area of the display device 41, indicating that the game state is the normal game state ST1.

When a new special figure fluctuation display game is started, as shown in FIG. Along with being executed, the decoration special figure starting memory display other than the left end of the standby memory display unit 83 shifts to the left in the memory display unit 83 during standby. Furthermore, the numerical value of the first start memory number display section 85a changes. Further, the variable display of the identification information is started in the first decoration game display portion 81 and the second decoration game display portion 82 .

Depending on the selected variation pattern, as the special figure variation display game progresses, as shown in FIG. 31(c), the same identification information may temporarily stop in the left variation display area 81a and the right variation display area 81c. be. Furthermore, the production may develop and become SP reach.
When the predetermined fluctuation time ends, the result mode is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 31(d). Here, the result is a big hit, and a special result mode is displayed as the result mode. When the result is a small hit, a loss or a support hit, the corresponding result mode is displayed.
When the predetermined stop display time for displaying the result mode has passed, the special figure variation display game ends, and the running memory display displayed on the running memory display section 84 is erased.

Since the result is a big hit here, the first special game state ST2 is started with the end of the special figure variation display game, and a fanfare effect is performed as shown in FIGS. 31(e) and (f). In this fanfare effect, as an image for instructing to aim at the special variable winning device 38 located on the lower right side of the game area 32, a right hitting instruction display 90 for instructing hitting to the right and a place to aim are shown. An explanatory image 91 showing the special variable winning device 38 as a predetermined portion of the game machine is displayed. In the explanatory image 91 here, in addition to the special variable winning device 38 in the opened state, the normal variable winning device 37, the center case 40, and the collective display device 50, which are the surrounding members, are seen from the front of the gaming machine. It is displayed from the front view. In addition, the display position of the explanation image 91 is displayed on the lower right side of the display area in accordance with the special variable winning device 38 positioned on the lower right side of the game area 32 . Further, even when a small hit is achieved, a right hitting instruction display 90 and an explanation image 91 as shown in FIG. 31(f) are displayed.

After that, a round effect is performed as shown in FIG. 31(g).
In the first special game state ST2, a consecutive big win number display 87 for displaying the number of consecutive big wins, which is the number of big wins for the first big win and subsequent big wins, is performed, and the first big win and subsequent big wins are displayed. An acquired game ball number display 88 is performed by summing up the acquired game ball numbers in the special game state targeting the Renso jackpot. Here, since it was a big win in the normal game state ST1, it becomes the first big win and the number of times of the big win for Renso is the first time. Also, the number of acquired game balls is updated each time the special variable winning device 38 wins. Incidentally, when a big win is achieved via a small win, the first special game state ST2 is similarly entered, and a similar effect is performed.
Furthermore, in the first special game state ST2, it is possible to execute a series of effects in which the effect progresses (the story progresses) each time the number of consecutive big wins increases over a plurality of first special game states ST2. Here, the number of jackpot hits is the first, and the first stage of production is performed in which the first character appears.

When the first special game state ST2 ends, it becomes a specific game state ST4. At the start of the specific game state ST4, as shown in FIG. 31(h), a start effect for notifying the start of the specific game state ST4, which is an advantageous state, is performed. Further, in the specific game state ST4, as shown in FIG. 32(a), the game state display 86 displays "chance stage" indicating that the game is in the specific game state ST4.
Since the special figure 2 variation display game based on the second starting memory is mainly executed in the specific game state ST4, the display corresponding to the second starting memory is also performed on the standby memory display section 83. The standby memory display unit 83 corresponding to the second starting memory is displayed on the left side of the running memory display unit 84, and the decorative special figure starting memory display displayed here corresponds to the starting memory one by one, and the decoration on the right end It is displayed side by side in the order of storage so that the special figure start memory display becomes the decoration special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory stored first, and it is designed to move to the right each time it is digested. In addition, in the specific game state ST4, the waiting memory display section 83 and the running memory display section 84 may not be displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 32(a), as an image instructing to aim at the normal variable winning device 37 located on the right side of the game area 32, a right hitting instruction display 90 instructing to hit to the right, and An explanatory image 91 showing a predetermined position of the gaming machine is displayed to indicate the position to be played. In the explanatory image 91 here, in addition to the normal variable winning device 37 in the opened state, the special variable winning device 38, the center case 40, and the collective display device 50, which are the surrounding members, are seen from the front of the gaming machine. It is displayed from the front view. Also, the display position of the explanation image 91 is displayed on the right side of the display area in accordance with the normal variable winning device 37 positioned on the right side of the game area 32 . Since the normal variable winning device 37 is located above the special variable winning device 38, compared with the position of the explanation image 91 of the special variable winning device 38 shown in FIG. The explanation image 91 is displayed so as to be positioned above.

FIG. 32(b) and below show an example of the effect when the support A is selected as the end condition of the specific game state ST4.
This effect is to perform a series of effects from the final game in the specific game state ST4 to the special figure 2 variable display game based on the remaining hold, and in this effect, the effect of requesting the operation of the effect button 25 is executed. It's becoming
In the specific game state ST4 in which the end condition is support A, the number of executions of the special figure 2 variation display game is 1, or the total number of executions of the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game is 6 times. Or a small hit occurs once in the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, or the general electric support state is ended by satisfying any of the conditions. Therefore, the final game of the specific game state ST4 is the sixth game of the special figure 1 variation display game or the first game of the special figure 2 variation display game.

The game progresses to the final game in the specific game state ST4, and at a predetermined timing, as shown in FIG. A remaining time display 94 indicating the time of . In addition, the right-handed instruction display 90 and the explanatory image 91 are also continued to instruct the player to generate the second starting memory up to the upper limit number within the remaining time.

In the left part of the display area, a standby display 92 indicating that a request for operation of the effect button 25 is on standby, and a star-shaped standby notice display 93 indicating that the standby display 92 can be displayed are arranged side by side. Is displayed. Here, it indicates that four more standby displays 92 can be displayed. A standby display 92 is a display modeled after the effect button 25, and only the unit of the effect button 25 is displayed obliquely.
In this embodiment, each standby display 92 is associated with each of the special figure fluctuation display games, and the standby display 92 at the lowest position corresponds to the special figure fluctuation display game being executed. 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th standby displays 92 from 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in order to correspond to the special figure 2 variable display game based on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th second starting memory respectively. It has become.
At the stage of FIG. 32(b), the second starting memory does not exist, and one standby display 92 corresponding to the special figure variation display game being executed is displayed. In addition, the standby display 92 and the special figure fluctuation display game may not be associated.

As shown in FIG. 32(c), when a new second start memory occurs, the standby display 92 is incremented by one. After that, as shown in FIG. 32(d), two more second starting memories are generated and the standby display 92 is increased by two.
There are a plurality of display modes for the standby display 92, and each display mode has a different degree of expectation, which is a high possibility of a special result to be suggested or notified. That is, the standby display 92 is a suggestive display suggesting a high possibility of a special result. Here, the display modes of the standby displays 92 from the bottom to the third are white display modes indicating that the degree of expectation is the lowest, and the display mode of the standby display 92 that is the fourth from the bottom has a higher degree of expectation than these. It is displayed with oblique lines indicating that it is high. The fourth standby display 92 from the bottom corresponds to the special figure 2 variable display game based on the second starting memory that is digested third, and here, the special figure based on the second starting memory that is digested third. It has been suggested or announced that the 2-variation display game is highly anticipated. The result of the special figure variation display game based on the second starting memory is determined based on the preliminary determination result.

Then, when the second start memory reaches the upper limit before the effect of requesting the player to operate the effect button 25 is started, all the standby notice displays 93 are displayed as shown in FIG. 32(e). , the standby display 92 is displayed. In addition, "Ready!!" is displayed as a display indicating that the maximum number has been reached.
After that, when the remaining time displayed on the remaining time display 94 runs out, an effect is started to request the player to operate the effect button 25 as shown in FIG. 32(f). As shown in FIG. 32(g), in this effect, a meter display 95 is performed, and when the value of the meter display 95 reaches the upper limit, a special result is indicated.
The value of the meter display 95 is increased by the effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 25. First, the standby display 92 at the lowest position moves to the center of the display area and becomes a request display 96, and the player is requested to operate the effect button 25. The request display 96 is a display modeled after the effect button 25, and only the unit of the effect button 25 is displayed obliquely. In addition, a meter display 96a is also displayed adjacent to the lower side of the request display 96 to indicate the time during which the operation of the operation unit is valid.

When the player operates the effect button 25 according to the request display 96, a point display 97 for displaying the points obtained as the corresponding effect is shown as shown in FIG. increases. When the player does not operate the effect button 25 and the operation of the operation unit becomes valid until the time elapses, the corresponding effect may not be performed, or the corresponding effect may be performed. .
After that, as shown in FIGS. 33(a) to 33(d), the standby display 92 in the lower position sequentially moves to the center of the display area and becomes a request display 96, and the player presses the production button 25 according to the request display 96. When operated, a point display 97 for displaying the acquired points is displayed, and a meter display 95 is increased by the acquired points.

As shown in FIG. 33(c), when the standby display 92 shown in the highly anticipated display mode moves to the center of the display area and becomes a request display 96, the request display 96 is also displayed as the standby display 92. It is displayed taking over the aspect. Note that the display mode may change when the request display 96 is displayed. Here, the display mode does not change after the request display 96, and the display mode of this request display 96 becomes the final display mode and indicates the degree of expectation. That is, the request display 96 is a suggestive display suggesting the high possibility of a special result.
Then, as shown in FIG. 33(d), the meter display 95 reaches the upper limit by acquiring points. Along with this, as shown in FIG. 33(e), the notification effect associated with the meter display 95 reaching the upper limit value is started.

In this example, the second starting memory that is digested thirdly is the special result, and as shown in FIG. The variable display game ends with a losing result. As a result, the specific game state ST4 is ended and the state becomes the remaining pending digestion state ST5, but the special effect indicating that the specific game state ST4 is ended is not performed here.
Then, as shown in FIG. 33(g), the second starting memory, which is digested in the first and second stages, is digested as a result of deviation, and as shown in FIG. 2 A special result is derived with the end of the starting memory.
From FIG. 33 (e) even if the special result is obtained in any of the second special figure fluctuation display games based on the maximum four second start memories in the final game of the specific game state ST4 and the remaining pending digestion state ST5 The same effect as the effect shown in (h) is performed, and it is difficult to visually determine which special figure variation display game has resulted in a special result.

By performing a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games in a series of effects in this way, the second special figure fluctuation display based on a maximum of four second start memories in the final game of the specific game state ST4 and the remaining pending digestion state ST5. It can be shown as if the game is one special figure variation display game.
By including a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games in the series of effects, the possibility of a special result increases in this series of effects, so the impression that the possibility of a special result is high at the end of the specific game state ST4 is given. can be given, and the amusement of the game can be effectively improved.

FIG. 34 shows another example of the display mode of the standby display 92 and the request display 96. As shown in FIG.
The display mode of the standby display 92 and the request display 96 in FIGS. 32 and 33 is displayed only in a single display mode without changing the display mode, and the display mode becomes the final display mode. ing.
For example, the standby display 92 whose display is started in FIG. 32(b) is displayed in a white display mode, and thereafter becomes a request display 96 as shown in FIG. 32(g) without changing the display mode. . Further, as shown in FIG. 32(g), when the request display 96 is displayed, the display mode is white, and this display mode is maintained thereafter, and the white display mode is the final display mode. display mode.

FIG. 34 shows an example of the display process of the standby display 92 and the request display 96, in which a final display mode is obtained through a specific display process.
As shown in FIG. 34(a), in this example, the fourth standby display 92 from the bottom undergoes a specific display process. In this specific display process, the display mode changes sequentially from the start of the display of the standby display 92 to white, horizontal lines, oblique lines, hatching, white, and so on. Note that this sequentially changing display mode includes a final display mode, and in a specific display process, the display mode that becomes the final display mode is temporarily changed during the process of sequentially changing the display mode. It can also be said that it is displayed in a different display mode after being displayed, and then again becomes a final display mode.

In addition, a character display of "?" is added to indicate that the display mode has changed and the final display mode is unknown. When changing the display mode, the display mode is changed so that a plurality of display modes are not displayed at the same time, which is different from the rainbow color display in which multiple colors are displayed at the same time.
This change in display mode continues over the period in which the standby display 92 is displayed as shown in FIGS. 34(b) to (d).

After that, as shown in FIG. 34(e), when the standby display 92 shifts to the request display 96, the specific display process is continued in the request display 96 as well.
When the specific display process continues, the player presses the request display 96 imitating the production button 25 as shown in FIG. At the same time that the state is displayed, an effect of displaying one display mode as the final display mode after the change of the display mode is completed is performed. Here, the shaded display mode indicates the final display mode. This allows the player to clearly grasp the final display mode. The effect showing the final display mode as shown in FIG. 34(f) is not performed unless a specific display process is performed, but the final display mode is displayed even if the specific display process is not performed. It may be performed as a performance.

After that, as shown in FIG. 34(g), a point display 97 is provided to display the points obtained as an effect corresponding to the operation. At this time, the display mode of the point display 97 is set to the final display mode shown by the request display 96, which is a hatched display mode here. By showing the final display mode even in the effect corresponding to the operation in this way, it is possible for the player to more clearly grasp the final display mode. This effect may also be performed as an effect showing the final display mode when a specific display process is not performed.

FIG. 34(h) shows an example of the display mode of the standby display 92 and the request display 96 and the degree of expectation. There are four types of display modes: white, horizontal lines, oblique lines, and hatching. In the figure, the display modes of the standby display 92 and the request display 96 are represented by white, horizontal lines, oblique lines, and shading. good. For example, the display mode of white in the figure is the display mode of white display color, the display mode of horizontal lines in the figure is the display mode of green display color, and the display mode of oblique lines in the figure is the display mode of red display color. Alternatively, the shaded display mode in the drawing may be changed to a gold display mode.

For each display mode, the degree of expectation for the final display mode, which is the display mode when the player operates the operation unit, is determined.
This degree of expectation differs depending on whether the specific display process is not performed or when the specific display process is performed. is made higher. In particular, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation of the display mode is one step higher. For example, the hatched display mode that has undergone a specific display process is the shaded display mode that has not undergone a specific display process. We are trying to meet expectations. As a result, it is possible to give the impression that each display mode has been ranked up, thereby effectively enhancing the interest in the game.
By making the degree of expectation for each display mode different depending on whether or not a specific display process is passed in this way, it is possible to increase the pattern of presentation without increasing the variation of the display mode, and increase the capacity of the RAM. can be suppressed, and an effect rich in variation that is easy for the player to understand can be provided.

For each display mode, the order of expectations when a specific display process is not performed may be different from the order of expectations when a specific display process is performed. For example, it is possible that white is least expected when a specific display process is not performed, but white is most expected when a specific display process is performed. Furthermore, there may be a display mode that appears only when a specific display process is passed, and the display mode may have a higher degree of expectation than other display modes.

In addition, the order in which the display mode changes in a specific display process is in the order of white, horizontal lines, oblique lines, hatching, white, and so on, and the degree of expectation is changed from the lowest to the highest. The order can be set arbitrarily, and may be changed randomly.
Further, although all the display modes are displayed sequentially, only some of the display modes may be displayed sequentially. Alternatively, display modes selected from among a plurality of display modes may be sequentially displayed. In this case, the degree of expectation for the final display mode may be suggested or reported based on the average value of the degree of expectation for the selected display mode.
Also, as shown in FIGS. 34(f) and 34(g), an effect is performed to clearly indicate the final display mode, but other effects may be used to indicate the final display mode. . For example, at the timing of FIG. 34(f), effect display may be displayed in the display area corresponding to the final display mode, or character display corresponding to the final display mode may be performed. good.

In addition, as the final display mode when a specific display process is performed, all the display modes that can be selected when the specific display process is not performed are selectable, but only a part of the display modes are selectable. Also good. For example, when a specific display process is to be performed, the white display mode with the lowest degree of expectation may not be selected, and the display mode with the highest degree of expectation may be selected.
In addition, although the specific display process is started at the start of the display of the standby display 92, only a single display mode is displayed at the start of the display of the standby display 92, and the specific display process is started at a predetermined timing after that. display process may be started.

In addition, when the specific display process is set in the standby display 92, the request display 96 is also set to the specific display process. Then, the request display 96 may be a single display. Conversely, the standby display 92 may be a single display and the request display 96 may initiate a specific display process. Also, a specific display process may be started and ended at any timing in the standby display 92 or the request display 96 . The degree of expectation in these cases is preferably the degree of expectation when a specific display process is passed, but it may be the degree of expectation when a specific display process is not passed.

In addition, as the specific display process, the display mode is changed cyclically or randomly, and the display mode once displayed can be displayed again in the process of change. It may also include a display mode of a one-way change that is not displayed again in the process.
Further, the specific display process is not limited to the display mode shown here, and may be another display process. For example, a specific display such as a character may be attached, or the size and shape may be different.
In addition, although the case of going through a specific display process in the standby display 92 and the request display 96 has been described, in the case of suggesting or notifying the degree of expectation by a display mode in other displays, the specific display process is similarly carried out. The degree of expectation for the same display mode may be different between when there is no display and when there is no display. As the display mode of other displays, the display mode of the decoration special figure start memory display of the standby memory display unit 83, the memory display during execution of the memory display unit 84 during execution, the display of the specific part displayed by the effect, the character display , effect display, background display, and the like.

From the above, in a gaming machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the game is a special result, effect control for controlling the effect of the game Means (effect control device 300) and display means (display device 41) capable of displaying game effects, and the effect control means displays a suggestive display suggesting a high possibility of a special result on the display means. can be displayed, and in the case of the final display mode after going through a specific display process in the suggestive display, and in the case of the final display mode without going through the specific display process, the final display mode is If they are the same, it will be possible to have different probabilities of suggesting special outcomes.
Therefore, the variation of effects is increased, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

In addition, an operation section (effect button 25) that can be operated by the player is provided, and the effect control means can execute an operation request effect requesting operation of the operation part. It is possible to perform a request display requesting , and it is possible to display a suggestive display in the request display.
Therefore, it is possible to make a suggestion at a point that the player pays attention to, and the interest in the game can be improved.

Also, the effect control means cyclically displays a plurality of display modes as a specific display process, and displays the final display mode according to the operation of the operating section.
Therefore, the final display mode is displayed based on the player's operation, and the player can make it look as if the final display mode was selected by the player's will, thereby improving the interest in the game. can be done.

In addition, the effect control means, as a specific display process, sets the display mode to be the final display mode, then sets it to another display mode, and then sets it to the final display mode again.
Therefore, the display mode that has been displayed once may be displayed again, and the interest in the process of becoming the final display mode can be improved.

In addition, the effect control means does not select the display mode with the lowest possibility of a special result when the final display mode is obtained through a specific display process.
Therefore, the expectation for the specific display process is increased, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

FIG. 35 shows an example of an effect in which operations other than those requested in the effects shown in FIGS. 32 to 34 are valid.
FIG. 35(a) shows the timing shown in FIG. 33(c). In this example, the player presses the central button 29a of the cross key 29, which is an operation unit separate from the effect button 25, when the request display 96 requests the operation of the effect button 25. FIG. Here, the operation of the cross key 29 is also a valid operation, and accompanying the operation, the effect shown in FIG. 35B is performed instead of the effect shown in FIG. will be

The effect shown in FIG. 35(b) is a win-determined effect in which the points to be obtained are very high and the value of the meter display 95 reaches the upper limit with a single blow, and the operation part other than the operation part requested to be operated is performed. It is a special effect that can occur only when the operation is performed.
Note that the effect performed when an operation other than the requested operation is performed is not limited to the one described above. It is preferable that the performance when the requested operation is performed and the performance performed when the operation other than the requested operation is performed are different, but the same performance may be performed.

In the series of effects shown in FIGS. 32 to 34, operations other than the requested operation are valid only during the period when the request display 96 is displayed and when the request display 96 is displayed a plurality of times. Of the opportunities, only predetermined display opportunities are provided.
For example, as shown in FIG. 35(a), it is valid only when the display mode of the request indication 96 is a predetermined display mode, and is invalid at other display occasions of the request indication 96. FIG. Of course, it may be effective at all display opportunities of the request display 96 . In particular, when a special result is obtained, operations other than the requested operation are validated, and the win determination effect as shown in FIG.

In this way, when a predetermined operation is requested, it is possible to execute an effect corresponding to the operation based on the fact that an operation other than the requested operation is performed. It is possible to effectively improve the amusement of the game.
In addition, in the case of an effect in which the operation of other operation units is valid while the request display 96 is not displayed, only some players who know the specifications of the gaming machine can perform the operation. However, by validating an operation other than the requested operation during the period when the request display 96 is displayed as described above, it is possible to indicate that it is an opportunity to perform some kind of operation. Since it is recognized, the possibility of trying other operations increases, and even a player who is unfamiliar with the game can see the special performance, so that the interest in the game can be effectively improved. can.

Note that if an operation other than the requested operation is performed in a case where the operation other than the requested operation is invalid, a notification that the operation is invalid may be provided.
In the above example, when the cross key 29 other than the effect button 25 whose operation is requested is operated, a different effect can be executed. In addition, it may be possible to execute a different effect than when a specific operation is not performed. For example, when an operation of pressing the effect button 25 once is requested, different effects may be executed depending on whether the button is pressed once or multiple times. In other words, if an operation different from the requested operation is performed, an effect corresponding to the operation is performed.

Also, the effects shown in FIGS. 32 to 35 are performed when support A is selected as the end condition of the specific game state ST4, but support B or support C is selected as the end condition of the specific game state ST4. It is also possible to execute
Further, the same effect can be executed not only when a big hit is derived as a special result, but also when a small hit or a support hit is obtained.
Further, the effect as described above may be performed from before the predetermined game in which the ceiling is reached to the game in which the ceiling is reached, and when the meter display 95 reaches the upper limit, the reaching of the ceiling may be notified. In this case, even when the ceiling is not reached, a similar effect may be performed so that the meter display 95 does not reach the upper limit and ends.

FIGS. 36 and 37 show another example of an effect requesting operation of the operation unit.
As shown in FIG. 36(a), when the identification information is variably displayed in each variable display area of the decoration special figure variable display game display section 81, at a predetermined timing, as shown in FIG. 36(b). A request display 96 requesting pressing of the effect button 25 is displayed in each variable display area.

When the player presses the effect button 25, the variable display of the left variable display area 81a is temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 36(c). Subsequently, when the player presses the effect button 25, the variable display of the intermediate variable display area 81b is temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 36(d). Further, when the player presses the effect button 25, the variable display of the right variable display area 81c is temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 36(e), and then the variable display is terminated as shown in FIG. 36(f). .

Here, the result of the special figure variation display game is a special result, so it is designed to stop in the special result mode, but if the result of the special figure variation display game is lost, so as to stop in the lost result mode. It's becoming Even in the case of losing, the expectation of the player can be maintained by setting the ready-to-win state at the time of FIG. 36(d). Of course, at the point of time in FIG. 36(d), it may be indicated that the reach state is not reached. In addition, the stop order associated with the operation of the effect button 25 is set to the left fluctuation display area 81a, the middle fluctuation display area 81b, and the right fluctuation display area 81c, but the order is not limited to this, and the stop order can be set arbitrarily. is.

In such an effect, the effect can be advanced by an operation other than the requested operation.
As shown in FIG. 37(a), when the right button 29c of the cross key 29 is pressed in a state where the request display 96 requesting the operation of the production button 25 is displayed in each variable display area, the display shown in FIG. 37(b) is displayed. As shown, the variable display of the right variable display area 81c corresponding to the right button 29c is temporarily stopped. Next, when the left button 29e of the cross key 29 is pressed, the variable display of the left variable display area 81a corresponding to the left button 29e is temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 37(c). Further, when the center button 29a of the cross key 29 is pressed, the variable display of the middle variable display area 81b corresponding to the center button 29a is temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 37(d).

Here, the result of the special figure variation display game is a special result, so it is designed to stop in the special result mode, but if the result of the special figure variation display game is lost, so as to stop in the lost result mode. It's becoming If the result of the special figure variation display game is a loss, it will be in a ready-to-win state at the time of FIG. 37(c), but at the time of FIG. The result mode of the deviation is displayed. Of course, at the time of FIG. 37(c), it is possible to indicate that the reach state is not reached and that it is out of reach.

Thus, by operating the button of the cross key 29 corresponding to each variable display area, it is possible to temporarily stop the variable display of the corresponding variable display area. The operation order shown in FIG. 37 is an example, and the player can select a variable display area to temporarily stop by selecting a button of the cross key 29 . As a result, it becomes possible to stop the variable display area selected by the player like a slot machine, and it is possible to provide a new game feature and improve the amusement of the game.

It is also possible to stop the variable display by operating the performance button 25 as shown in FIG. 36 and stop the variable display by operating the cross key 29 as shown in FIG.
For example, when the left button 29e of the cross key 29 is pressed from the state shown in FIG. When pressed, the variation display in the right variation display area 81c is temporarily stopped, and when the center button 29a of the cross key 29 is pressed, the variation display in the middle variation display area 81b is temporarily stopped.
Further, when the effect button 25 is pressed from the state of FIG. 37(b), the variable display of the left variable display area 81a is temporarily stopped. The order of priority for temporary stop when the effect button 25 is pressed is the left fluctuation display area 81a, the middle fluctuation display area 81b, and the right fluctuation display area 81c. is temporarily stopped, the variable display area to be temporarily stopped is selected from among the variable display areas that have not yet been temporarily stopped in accordance with the above priority order.

As described above, two types of operation modes can be provided for one effect requiring operation of the operation unit, and the amusement of the game can be effectively improved. Since the performance itself is one performance, it is possible to suppress the consumption of the RAM capacity for storing the information of the performance and to suppress the increase in the development cost and the period as compared with the case of providing two kinds of performances.

Although the effect button 25 and the cross key 29 are used as the operating section, other sections that can be operated by the player may be used as the operating section. For example, a lending button 27a, a returning button 27b, an upper tray operating lever 27d, a volume adjusting button 27e, a ball removing lever for the lower tray 23, a handle 24, and the like are listed. Also, although not provided in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it may include levers and sticks that can be operated by the player, a touch panel, a call button for calling a clerk, and the like.

Further, it is also possible to temporarily stop an arbitrary variable display area by performing a specific operation on the operation unit that has been requested to operate. For example, when the production button 25 is pressed once, the left fluctuation display area 81a temporarily stops, when the production button 25 is quickly pushed twice, the middle fluctuation display area 81b is temporarily stopped, and when the production button 25 is quickly pushed three times, the right fluctuation is made. The display area 81c may be temporarily stopped. That is, an effect corresponding to the operation may be performed by operating the operation unit requested to operate in a different operation mode.

Also, in the effects shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, the degree of expectation may be suggested or notified by the display mode of the request display 96. FIG.
Also, here, the effect is given in the normal game state ST1, but the same effect is possible in other game states.

Further, FIGS. 32 to 37 show an example in which an operation other than the requested operation is performed in the operation request effect requesting the operation of the operation unit. When an operation is performed in a state in which the device is not present, an effect corresponding to the operation may be executed.
For example, in the effects shown in FIGS. 32 to 35, when the operation unit is operated while the request display 96 is not displayed, the effect corresponding to the operation may be executed. The target operation unit in this case may be an operation unit other than the effect button 25 which is the object of the standby display 92 or the request display 96, or may include the effect button 25. FIG. As an effect corresponding to the operation, a point display 97 may be displayed and a meter display 95 may be increased to indicate that points can be obtained in the same manner as when the effect button 25 is operated in accordance with the request display 96, or a character may appear. It is also good as a production such as doing.

Further, in the effects shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, when the operation unit is operated while the request display 96 is not displayed, the effect corresponding to the operation may be executed.
For example, as shown in FIG. 36(a), when the effect button 25 is pressed while the request display 96 is not displayed, the variable display in the variable display area may be temporarily stopped. In this case, the variable display of all the variable display areas may be temporarily stopped by pressing once, or the variable display of one variable display area may be temporarily stopped by pressing once.
If the right button 29c of the cross key 29 is pressed while the request display 96 is not displayed as shown in FIG. 29e may be pressed to temporarily stop the variable display in the left variable display area 81a, and when the middle button 29a of the cross key 29 is pressed, the variable display in the middle variable display area 81b may be temporarily stopped.

In addition to the example given here, when the operation unit is operated in a state where the request display 96 is not displayed, an effect corresponding to the operation may be executed, and a specific display may be displayed as the effect corresponding to the operation. Action, output of a specific sound, light emission of a specific LED, movement of a specific role object, and the like can be mentioned.

From the above, in a gaming machine capable of executing a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, an effect control means (the effect control device 300) for controlling the effect of the game and an operation unit (the effect button 25, A cross key 29) is provided, and the effect control means can execute an operation request effect that requests operation of the operation unit, and can execute an effect corresponding to the operation when the requested operation is performed. Therefore, when an unrequested operation is performed, an effect corresponding to the operation can be executed.
Therefore, the variations of effects are increased, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

Further, the effect control means can execute the effect corresponding to the operation when an operation other than the requested operation is performed in the operation request effect requesting the operation of the operation unit.
Therefore, the variations of effects are increased, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

In addition, a plurality of operation units are provided, and in the operation request effect, operation of a predetermined operation unit among the plurality of operation units is requested, and based on the operation of the operation unit that requested the operation, an effect corresponding to the operation is executed. It is possible, and even if an operation unit other than the operation unit that requested the operation is operated, it is possible to execute an effect corresponding to the operation.
Therefore, the variations of effects are increased, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

In addition, when executing the operation request effect, the effect control means can set whether or not to execute the effect corresponding to the operation when an operation other than the requested operation is performed.
Therefore, the corresponding performance may or may not be executed, thereby increasing the variation of the performance and improving the amusement of the game.

In addition, the effect control means can provide a plurality of operation opportunities for the operation part in one operation request effect, and a predetermined operation among the plurality of operation parts can be operated at any of the plurality of operation opportunities. Based on the above, it is possible to execute the effect corresponding to the operation, and for operations other than the predetermined operation, it is possible to execute the effect corresponding to the operation based on the operation in a specific operation opportunity among multiple operation opportunities. I did it.
Therefore, the corresponding performance may or may not be executed, thereby increasing the variation of the performance and improving the amusement of the game.

In addition, at least three or more operation units are provided as operation units, and the effect control means requests operation of one operation unit in the operation request effect, and operates the operation units other than the operation unit that requested the operation. Based on this, the operation part that executes the performance corresponding to the operation and the operation part that does not execute the performance corresponding to the operation even if it is operated are set.
Therefore, the corresponding performance may or may not be executed, thereby increasing the variation of the performance and improving the amusement of the game.

In addition, a display means (display device 41) capable of displaying a game effect is provided, and the effect control means variably displays a plurality of pieces of identification information as a game in a plurality of variable display areas on the display means, and then stops and displays each variation. It is configured to present the result of the game by combining the identification information stopped and displayed in the display area, and as an operation request effect in one game, an operation unit corresponding to each variable display area is determined, and the corresponding operation unit is selected. It is possible to execute an effect in which the variable display of the corresponding variable display area is stopped by operating it, and among the plurality of operation units, a predetermined operation unit corresponds to any of the variable display areas. As for the operating sections other than the predetermined operating section, a separate operating section corresponds to each of the plurality of variable display areas.
Therefore, the corresponding performance may or may not be executed, thereby increasing the variation of the performance and improving the amusement of the game.

FIG. 38 shows an example of an effect when support B or support C is selected as the condition for ending the specific game state ST4.
This effect is started in the final game of the specific game state ST4, and the special figure variation display game that is the final game of the specific game state ST4 being executed and the second start memory that existed in the final game. Based on the special figure fluctuation display game is performed over. The special figure variation display game to be notified of the result by this effect is the special figure variation display game that is the final game of the specific game state ST4 being executed, and the special figure variation display game based on the second start memory that existed in the final game. It is a figure fluctuation display game. The result of the special figure variation display game based on the second starting memory is determined based on the preliminary determination result.

When a predetermined timing comes while the final game of the specific game state ST4 is being executed as shown in FIG. 38(a), an effect is started as shown in FIG. 38(b). In this effect, a meter display 85 is displayed in the display area, and when the value of the meter display 85 reaches the upper limit, a special result is indicated. The value of the meter display 85 is normally increased based on winnings to the variable prize winning device 37 .
Further, in the display area, a right-handed hitting instruction display 90 instructing right-handed hitting to aim at the normal variable winning device 37 and a prompting display 98 prompting winning to the normal variable winning device 37 are displayed. Note that an explanatory image 91 showing the normal variable winning device 37 as shown in FIG. 32(a) may be displayed.

When the normal variable winning device 37 wins, an effect display 99 is displayed at the right end of the display area near the normal variable winning device 37 as shown in FIG. It shifts to the display 85 and the value of the meter display 85 increases.
As shown in FIG. 38(d), when the second start memory reaches the upper limit value, a remaining time display 89 indicating the remaining time of the period during which the value is added to the meter display 85 is displayed. By preventing the value of the meter display 85 from reaching the upper limit even if the second start memory reaches the upper limit, continuing the promotion display 98 and the right-handed instruction display 90, and performing the remaining time display 89, during the remaining time It is possible to prevent the player from stopping the game and prevent the operating rate of the game machine from lowering.

Here, it is known from the preliminary determination result that the result of the second starting memory that is digested third is the special result, and the meter display 85 reaches the upper limit as shown in FIG. As shown in (f) and (g), an effect corresponding to the meter display 85 reaching the upper limit is started. During the execution of the effect corresponding to the meter display 85 reaching the upper limit, the special figure fluctuation display game in which the result is lost is digested, and as shown in FIG. A special result is finally derived with the end of the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory.

FIG. 39 shows the case where the meter display 85 does not reach the upper limit. When the period for adding the value to the meter display 85 ends without the meter display 85 reaching the upper limit as shown in FIG. An effect corresponding to not reaching the upper limit is started. In this effect, notification is made that the specific game state ST4 is terminated.

If there is no special result in the target special figure fluctuation display game, all the second starting memories are digested during the execution of this effect as shown in FIG. As shown, it shifts to the normal game state ST1.
On the other hand, if there is a special result in the target special figure variation display game, as shown in FIG. 39(f) from the state of FIG. After the special figure variation display game in which the result is lost is completed, the special result is finally derived as shown in FIG. 39(g).

By performing a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games in a series of effects in this way, the second special figure fluctuation display based on a maximum of four second start memories in the final game of the specific game state ST4 and the remaining pending digestion state ST5. It is possible to make the game look as if it is one special figure variation display game. By including a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games in the series of effects, the possibility of a special result in this series of effects increases, so the impression that the possibility of a special result is high at the end of the specific game state ST4 is given. can be given, and the amusement of the game can be effectively improved.

The effects shown in FIGS. 38 and 39 are performed when support B or support C is selected as the end condition of the specific game state ST4, but support A is selected as the end condition of the specific game state ST4. It is also possible to execute
Further, the same effect can be executed not only when a big hit is derived as a special result, but also when a small hit or a support hit is obtained.
Further, the effect as described above may be performed from before the predetermined game in which the ceiling is reached to the game in which the ceiling is reached, and when the meter display 85 reaches the upper limit, the reaching of the ceiling may be notified. In this case, even when the ceiling is not reached, a similar effect may be performed so that the meter display 85 does not reach the upper limit and ends.

Next, an image showing a predetermined portion of the gaming machine displayed on the display device 41 will be described.
The display device 41 can display an image showing a predetermined portion of the gaming machine in order to prompt the player to operate the gaming machine or win a game ball. For example, as shown in FIG. 31(f), it is possible to display a description image 91, which is an image showing the special variable winning device 38, in order to encourage the special variable winning device 38 to win. Also, as shown in FIG. 32(b), it is possible to display a description image 91, which is an image showing the normal variable winning device 37, in order to prompt the player to win the normal variable winning device 37. FIG. Further, as shown in FIG. 32(g), it is possible to display a request display 96 and a standby display 92, which are images showing the effect button 25, in order to prompt the operation of the effect button 25. FIG. These images are displayed in a display mode determined according to a predetermined location of the gaming machine to be displayed.

40(a) shows the explanation image 91 shown in FIG. 31(f), FIG. 40(b) shows the explanation image 91 shown in FIG. 32(b), and FIG. ) shows the request indication 96 shown in FIG. Note that the standby display 92 is the same display as the request display 96 except that the size is different. All of the images shown in FIG. 40 are images displayed on the display device 41, and for the sake of explanation, corresponding reference numerals are given to corresponding members in the images.

In this embodiment, an image showing a predetermined portion of the game board 30 is displayed as a front view image. That is, as shown in FIGS. 40(a) and 40(b), the explanatory image 91 showing the special variable winning device 38 and the normal variable winning device 37 provided on the game board 30 is displayed as a front view image. there is
In addition to this, the predetermined locations of the game board 30 include a board effect device 44 such as a lower effect device 44a and an upper effect device 44b, a normal pattern start gate 34, a start prize winning port 36, and a specific area in a special variable prize winning device 38. (V prize opening) and the like.

On the other hand, an image showing a predetermined portion of the front frame 12 holding the game board 30 is displayed as a perspective image. That is, as shown in FIG. 40(c), the image of the request display 96 indicating the effect button 25 provided on the front frame 12 is displayed as a perspective image. The squint angle is preferably close to the player's visual appearance, but is not limited to this.
Predetermined portions of the front frame 12 include a cross key 29, a lending button 27a, a returning button 27b, a balance indicator 27c, a tray operating lever 27d, a volume adjusting button 27e, a mobile terminal holder 28, a frame decoration device 18, and a speaker. 19, an upper plate 21, a lower plate 23, a ball removing lever for the lower plate 23, a handle 24, and the like. In addition, the front frame 12 may be provided with a lever, a stick, a touch panel, a call button for calling a clerk, and the like that can be operated by the player, although they are not provided in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

The game board 30 is positioned in front of the player's viewpoint, and most of the front frame 12 is not positioned in front of the player's viewpoint. That is, when a predetermined portion of the gaming machine is viewed from the player's point of view, the predetermined portion of the front frame 12 is more oblique than the predetermined portion of the game board 30 . For this reason, an image showing a predetermined portion of the game board 30 should be an image viewed from the front so that the display is closer to the player's appearance and easier to understand. By doing so, the display becomes closer to what the player sees, and it becomes easier to understand.

Further, the image showing the predetermined portion of the game board 30 is displayed including not only the target member but also other surrounding members. For example, in the image showing the special variable winning device 38 shown in FIG. 40(a), the surrounding normal variable winning device 37, the center case 40, and the collective display device 50 are also displayed. In addition, in the image showing the normal variable winning device 37 shown in FIG. 40(b), the surrounding special variable winning device 38, the center case 40, and the collective display device 50 are also displayed. Other members surrounding the target member are members that exhibit functions different from those of the target member. For example, in the image showing the special variable winning device 38 as a target member, the normal variable winning device 37, the center case 40, and the collective display device 50 are different in function from the special variable winning device 38, so they are different from other members. Become.

On the other hand, the image showing the predetermined portion of the front frame 12 displays only the target members. In other words, the display does not include members that exhibit functions different from those of the target members. For example, in the request display 96 shown in FIG. 40(c), only the effect button 25 is displayed.
Further, the display range of the image indicating the predetermined portion of the front frame 12 is narrower than the display range of the image indicating the predetermined portion of the game board 30 .

Since many members are arranged in a narrow range on the game board 30, by displaying surrounding members in addition to the target member, the player can easily find the target member. In addition, since each member is arranged in a narrow range, even if surrounding members are displayed in addition to the target member, the target member is not displayed small.
On the other hand, since the front frame 12 is larger than the game board 30, there are many members that are arranged apart from each other, and if the surrounding members are included in addition to the target member, a wide range will be displayed in a small image. The target member is displayed in a small size, resulting in a display that is difficult to understand. In addition, since each member is arranged separately, the player can easily find the target member even if only the target member is displayed.

Also, an image showing a predetermined portion of the game board 30 is displayed at a position close to the target member. For example, in the image showing the special variable winning device 38 as shown in FIG. 31(f), it is displayed on the lower right side of the display area. Also, as shown in FIG. 32(b), the image showing the normal variable winning device 37 is displayed on the right side of the display area.
On the other hand, an image showing a predetermined portion of the front frame 12 is displayed regardless of the position of the target member. For example, as shown in FIG. 32(g), the request display 96 is displayed in the center of the display area, and the standby display 92 is displayed on the left side of the display area.

Since the game board 30 has the display device 41 as the center and the members are arranged adjacent to each other, the distance between the display device 41 and the target member is short, and the image can be displayed near the target member. This enhances the effect of making it easier to find the target member based on the display position.
On the other hand, each member of the front frame 12 has a longer distance from the display device 41 than each member of the game board 30, so the effect of finding the target member based on the display position is not so high, and the effect display is performed. Since the decorativeness is enhanced when priority is given to the layout of , the result is a highly interesting display.

As for whether the image is viewed from the front or viewed obliquely, it is determined whether the target member is on the game board 30 or on the front frame 12, but the present invention is not limited to this and other factors. You may make it divide based on.
For example, the items that display the time limit may be displayed in oblique view, and the items that do not display the time limit may be displayed in front view. In the above example, the request display 96 shown in FIG. 32(g) is displayed obliquely because the meter display indicating the time limit for the operation is also displayed. Also, since the image showing the special variable winning device 38 shown in FIG. 31(e) and the image showing the normal variable winning device 37 shown in FIG. .

By displaying items that have a time limit in a manner similar to what the player sees, it becomes easier for the player to find the target members and to deal with them within the time limit. If there is no time limit displayed, there is no need to rush to deal with it, and it is possible to make people other than players intuitively understand what is happening and where it is indicated. can.

Further, whether the image is viewed from the front or viewed obliquely may be determined according to the position of the target member. For example, assuming the player's viewpoint, the view angle from the viewpoint may be a front view if the view angle falls within a predetermined range, and a perspective view if the view angle is outside the predetermined range. In this case, it is assumed that the player's point of view is approximately at the center of the game board, the members located in the range from the upper end to the lower end of the game area 32 are viewed from the front, and the upper end of the game area 32 or the area of the game area 32 is viewed from the front. A member located below the lower end may be oblique. By doing so, it is possible to make the image close to what the player sees.

Further, the image showing the parts that the player cannot operate may be displayed in a front view, and the image showing the parts that the player can operate may be displayed in a perspective view. For example, the special variable winning device 38 and the normal variable winning device 37 cannot be operated by the player, so they are displayed from the front, and the effect button 25, which can be operated by the player, is displayed obliquely.

Further, in the case of an image showing a predetermined portion of the glass frame 15 , since the glass frame 15 is a part of the front frame 12 , it may be oblique according to the display mode of the front frame 12 . Since the glass frame is positioned substantially in front of the player, it may be viewed from the front in accordance with the display mode of the game board 30 . In addition, among the predetermined parts of the glass frame 15, members positioned in the range from the upper end to the lower end of the game area 32 are viewed from the front, and are positioned above the upper end of the game area 32 or below the lower end of the game area 32. The member may be oblique.

In addition, although the display mode is divided between the front view and the oblique view, it may be divided between the moving image and the still image. In this case, according to the division method described above, the front view may be a still image, and the oblique view may be a moving image. In addition, for example, images showing moving members such as the production button 25, the special variable winning device 38, and the normal variable winning device 37 are displayed as moving images, and images showing members without motion such as the normal start gate 34 are displayed. may be displayed as a still image. By doing so, the action can also be shown, making it easier for the player to understand.

From the above, in a gaming machine that can execute a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, display means (display device 41) capable of displaying information, effect control means (effect control device 300) that controls the display means, , the effect control means can display an image showing a predetermined location of the gaming machine on the display means, and can display in a display mode determined according to the predetermined location.
Therefore, the display can be easily understood by the player, and the progress of the game can be made smoother, thereby enhancing the interest of the game.

In addition, a game board 30 having a game area 32 where game balls flow down, and a front frame 12 holding the game board 30 are provided. An image is displayed, and an image showing a predetermined portion of the front frame 12 is displayed as a perspective image.
Therefore, it is possible to provide a display that is close to what the player sees, and a display that is easy for the player to understand.

Further, the effect control means displays an image showing a predetermined portion that the player cannot operate as a front view image, and displays an image showing a predetermined portion that the player can operate as a perspective image.
Therefore, the display can be easily understood by the player, and the progress of the game can be made smoother, thereby enhancing the interest of the game.

Next, a selection mode of items that can be selected by the player will be described.
In the game machine, items such as volume, brightness, and various settings that can be selected by the player are set. These selections are made by the player operating an operation unit such as the cross key 29 . These selectable items and selection modes are set based on the game state.

FIG. 41 shows an example of selection modes. During execution of the special figure variation display game that forms the first period, when the player presses the cross key 29, a selection image 79 for selecting volume and brightness is displayed as shown in FIG. Brightness can be selected. Here, by operating the right button 29c of the cross key 29, the volume can be increased, and by operating the left button 29e of the cross key 29, the volume can be decreased. By operating the upper button 29b of the cross key 29, the brightness can be increased, and by operating the lower button 29d of the cross key 29, the brightness can be decreased.

In this selection mode of the first period, even if the right button 29c of the cross key 29 is operated when the volume is maximum, the volume does not change and the volume does not shift to the minimum volume. Further, even if the left button 29e of the cross key 29 is operated while the volume is minimum, the volume does not change and the volume does not shift to the maximum volume. In other words, the choices do not loop.
Further, even if the upper button 29b of the cross key 29 is operated in the highest brightness state, the brightness does not change and does not shift to the lowest brightness state. Further, even if the lower button 29d of the cross key 29 is operated in the lowest brightness state, the brightness does not change and the brightness does not shift to the maximum brightness state. In other words, the choices do not loop.
When the options do not loop, the triangle display 79a for explaining the operation of the cross key 29 shown in the selection image 79 is white. For items such as volume and brightness that require a large or small value to be selected, the options are not looped to prevent unintended values from being changed, enabling reliable selection.

When the player presses the cross key 29 in the special game state ST4 that constitutes the second period, a selection image 79 for selecting volume and music is displayed as shown in FIG. It becomes possible. Here, by operating the right button 29c of the cross key 29, the volume can be increased, and by operating the left button 29e of the cross key 29, the volume can be decreased. Further, by operating the up button 29b of the cross key 29, the cursor for selecting a song moves up, and by operating the down button 29d of the cross key 29, the cursor for selecting a song moves down.

In this selection mode of the second period, even if the right button 29c of the cross key 29 is operated while the volume is at maximum, the volume does not change and does not shift to the minimum volume. Further, even if the left button 29e of the cross key 29 is operated while the volume is minimum, the volume does not change and the volume does not shift to the maximum volume. In other words, the choices do not loop.
When the upper button 29b of the cross key 29 is operated while the cursor for selecting a song is positioned at the upper end (song A), the cursor moves to the lower end (song C). When the down button 29d of the cross key 29 is operated while the cursor for selecting a song is positioned at the lower end (song C), the cursor moves to the upper end (song A). That is, the options are looped. When the options loop, the triangle display 79a for explaining the operation of the cross key 29 shown in the selection image 79 is black.
For items such as song selection that do not require a large or small value, selection can be made easier by looping through the options. Random selection is also possible by releasing the button.

When the player presses the cross key 29 in the customer waiting state forming the third period, a selection image 79 for selecting various settings is displayed as shown in FIG. . Here, by operating the right button 29c of the cross key 29, the cursor for selecting the item to be set displayed in the upper part of the display area moves to the right, and by operating the left button 29e of the cross key 29, setting is performed. The cursor that selects the item to do moves to the left. Further, by operating the upper button 29b of the cross key 29, the cursor for selecting the detailed setting items displayed in the lower right part of the display area moves up, and by operating the lower button 29d of the cross key 29, the detailed setting item is displayed. The cursor that selects the appropriate setting item moves downward.

In this selection mode of the third period, when the right button 29c of the cross key 29 is operated while the cursor for selecting the item to be set is at the rightmost (brightness) position, the cursor moves to the leftmost (character selection) position. do. When the left button 29e of the cross key 29 is operated while the cursor for selecting an item to be set is at the leftmost (character selection) position, the cursor moves to the rightmost (brightness) position. That is, the options are looped.
When the upper button 29b of the four-way controller 29 is operated while the cursor for selecting detailed setting items is at the upper end (character A), the cursor does not move, and the cursor moves to the lower end (end). never do. When the cursor for selecting detailed setting items is at the bottom (end) position, even if the down button 29d of the cross key 29 is operated, the cursor does not move, and the cursor moves to the top (character A) position. never do. In other words, the choices do not loop. This detailed setting item includes an "end" item that confirms the selected item and ends the selection, and by not looping through the options, it is possible to select "end" without fail.

As described above, the mode of selection differs depending on the period during which selection is made. As for the upper button 29b and the lower button 29d of the cross key 29, the options do not loop during the first period, the options loop during the second period, and the options do not loop during the third period. As for the right button 29c and the left button 29e of the cross key 29, the options do not loop during the first period and the second period, but the options loop during the third period.
It should be noted that it is also possible to adopt a display mode in which not all the selectable items are displayed at the same time, but only some of the items are displayed, and the displayed items are sequentially changed according to the operation of the operation unit. When using such a display mode, the options may be looped.
Further, the display of the selection image 79 by pressing the cross key 29 as shown here is an effect corresponding to the operation when the cross key 29 is not requested to be operated. It can also be said that the selection image 79 is displayed.

It should be noted that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine shown in the above-described embodiment, and may be other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, majang ball gaming machines, and the like. can be applied to all gaming machines that use game balls. It is also possible to apply the present invention to slot machines. The slot machines are not limited to slot machines using medals, but include all slot machines such as slot machines using game balls. In addition, the configurations of the modifications described above can be appropriately combined and applied.

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

10 game machine 25 effect button (operation unit)
29 cross key (operation unit)
41 display device (display means)
300 production control device (production control means)

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that can execute a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
Production control means for controlling game production;
an operation unit that can be operated by a player,
The production control means is
capable of executing an operation request rendering requesting operation of the operation unit;
When the requested operation is performed, an effect corresponding to the operation can be executed,
A gaming machine characterized in that, when an operation not requested is performed, an effect corresponding to the operation can be executed.

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