JP2023041926A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance game amusement by a performance.

SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: operation means (a performance button 25, a touch panel 29) operable by a player; performance display means (a display device 41) capable of displaying a performance; efficiency display means (an efficiency display device 153) capable of displaying efficiency associated with acquisition of a game value; game control means (a game control device 100) capable of controlling a game; and performance control means (a performance control device 300) capable of controlling display of the performance display means. The game control means displays the efficiency associated with the acquisition of the game value on the efficiency display means. The performance control means comprises: promotion performance display means which displays a promotion performance for urging a player to operate the operation means; and suggestion performance display means which displays a suggestion performance capable of suggesting a degree of expectation for generation of a special result of the game. The operation means is capable of a performance operation, and the promotion performance display means is capable of displaying a promotion performance corresponding to the performance operation of the operation means. The suggestion performance display means displays a first image and a second image in the suggestion performance to suggest the degree of expectation.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 59

COPYRIGHT: (C)2023,JPO&INPIT

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state advantageous to a player when a game results in a special result.

an operating unit that can be operated by a player; valid period generating means that can generate a valid period during which the operation of the operating unit is valid; and operation of the operating unit during the valid period. There is known a game machine provided with promotion effect means capable of executing a promotion effect to prompt (see Patent Document 1, for example).

JP 2015-054095 A

By the way, effects such as promotional effects have room to enhance the interest of the game.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game through presentation.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1,
In a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state advantageous to a player when a game results in a special result,
an operation means that can be operated by a player;
an effect display means capable of displaying an effect;
performance display means capable of displaying performance related to acquisition of game value;
a game control means capable of controlling a game;
and an effect control means capable of displaying and controlling the effect display means,
The game control means displays the performance related to the acquisition of the game value on the performance display means,
The production control means is
promotion effect display means for displaying, on the effect display means, a promotion effect for prompting the player to operate the operation means;
suggestive effect display means for displaying, on the effect display means, a suggestive effect capable of suggesting the degree of expectation that the result of the game will result in the special result,
The operation means is capable of effecting operations,
The promotion effect display means can display the promotion effect corresponding to the effect operation of the operation means,
The suggestive effect display means is characterized by displaying a first image and a second image in the suggestive effect to suggest the degree of expectation.

According to the present invention, the attraction of the game can be enhanced by the presentation.

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 figure explaining the structure of a special result. It is a figure explaining the operation|movement aspect in a special game state. It is a figure explaining the operation|movement aspect in a special game state. 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 probability setting change/confirmation processing. It is a figure explaining the display in a performance display apparatus. It is a flow chart explaining a start opening switch monitoring process. 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 flowchart explaining a special figure reservation information determination process. It is a flow chart explaining a look-ahead big hit determination process. It is a flow chart explaining special figure 1 game processing. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 2 game processing. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 2 game processing. It is a flowchart for explaining the special figure 1 normal processing. It is a flowchart for explaining the special figure 2 normal 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 explaining fall lottery processing. It is a flowchart explaining big-hit flag 1 setting processing and big-hit flag 2 setting processing. It is a flowchart explaining big-hit determination processing. It is a flowchart explaining small hit determination 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 flowchart explaining a special figure 1 information setting process. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 2 information setting processing. It is a flow chart for explaining a special figure 1 variation pattern setting process. It is a flow chart for explaining a special figure 2 variation pattern setting process. 10 is a flowchart for explaining fluctuation start information setting processing; FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining a time reduction variation number update process; FIG. It is a flow chart for explaining processing during special figure 1 fluctuation. It is a flow chart for explaining processing during special figure 2 fluctuation. It is a flow chart for explaining processing during special figure 1 display. It is a flow chart for explaining processing during special figure 2 display. It is a flow chart for explaining processing during special figure 2 display. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining fanfare/interval processing; FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining fanfare/interval processing; FIG. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure 1 jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 2 jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart explaining the big-hit end setting process 1 and the big-hit end setting process 2. FIG. It is a flow chart explaining big hit end setting processing 3. It is a flow chart explaining processing during a small hit fanfare. It is a flow chart for explaining special figure 2 small hit end processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of ROM which a game control apparatus has. It is a figure explaining jackpot determination. 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; FIG. 11 is a flow chart for explaining variable command processing; FIG. It is a flow chart explaining jackpot system command processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation promotion production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation promotion production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation promotion production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation promotion production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation promotion production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation promotion production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation promotion production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of explanation production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of explanation production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of battle production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of battle production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of battle production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of the modification 1 of a battle production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of the modification 1 of a battle production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of the modification 1 of a battle production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of the modification 2 of battle production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of the modification 2 of battle production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of the modification 2 of battle production|presentation.

<First Embodiment>
As shown in FIG. 1, 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. 2) is housed in a housing (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12 . A glass frame 15 (transparent plate holding frame) 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 .

In addition, lamps, LEDs, etc. are built in 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 lamp, LED, etc. is 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 also provided on the lower portion of the front frame 12. As shown in FIG. Further, when an abnormality occurs, the content of the abnormality is 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.

In the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper tray 21 (storage tray) for supplying game balls to a batted ball launching 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 for flowing out, a lower tray (receiving tray) 23 for storing game balls paid out when the upper tray 21 is full, and an operation section 24 for a ball shooting device are provided. Further, the upper edge of the upper plate 21 is provided with a performance button 25 containing a performance button switch 25a for receiving a pressing operation input from the player. Further, a touch panel 29 is provided on the upper surface (pressing surface) of the effect button 25 for receiving contact operation input from the player. 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 .
In this embodiment, the touch panel 29 is provided integrally with the effect button 25, but the touch panel 29 may be separate from the effect button 25. For example, a sub display device is provided near the effect button 25, A touch panel 29 may be provided on the display surface of the sub display device.

Also, on the right side of the effect button 25, there is a ball lending button 27 operated by the player when receiving a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and an ejection button 27 operated to eject a prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A button 28, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided. In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the batted ball shooting device shoots the game ball supplied from the upper tray 21 toward the game area 32 on the front of the game board 30. do. In addition, by operating the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 by the player, in the variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2), the effect etc. that intervened the operation of the player are performed. It can be carried out.

Next, an example of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of this embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 includes a flat plate-like game board main body 80 that serves as an attachment base for various members. The game board main body 80 is made of wood or synthetic resin, and the front surface of the game board main body 80 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and 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
A board effect device 44 is provided on the upper part of the center case 40 for effecting a game by operating it. The board effect device 44 can operate toward the center of the display device 41 from the state shown in FIG.

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

Two general winning openings 35 are arranged in the lower left game area 32 of the center case 40 , and one general winning opening 35 is arranged in the lower 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. 3) 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. 3).

In the right part of the center case 40, there is provided a normal variable winning device 37 (second start winning area) that provides a starting condition for the special figure 2 variation display game (second special figure variation 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. 3).
The normal variable prize winning device 37 has a movable member (not shown), and this movable member 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. 3) as a driving device is in an open state (game It is designed to be changed to a state that is advantageous to the person).

In the present embodiment, the movable member of the normal variable prize winning device 37 is a so-called tongue type normal electric accessory that opens and closes by sliding back and forth in the forward and backward direction by the normal electric solenoid 37c, but the normal variable prize device The movable member of 37 is not limited to this. The movable member of the normal variable winning device 37 may be, for example, an attacker-type normal electric accessory that is opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side falls forward by the normal electric solenoid 37c, or the normal electric solenoid 37c. It may be a tulip-shaped ordinary electric accessory that opens in an inverted “C” shape by opening.
Further, the normal variable prize winning device 37 may allow game balls to win prizes even when the movable member is in the closed state, and may be in a state in which the game balls are less likely to win in the closed state than in the open state.

In the game area 32 on the right side of the center case 40, between the normal figure start gate 34 and the normal variation winning device 37, there is a state in which game balls are not accepted and a state in which it is easy to accept game balls depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. A convertible first special variable winning device (upper grand winning opening) 38 is provided. The first special variable winning device 38 converts the upper big winning opening into a state in which game balls can flow in by moving forward and backward (slides) of an opening/closing member (not shown). The first special variable prize winning device 38 converts the closed state in which the upper special prize winning port is closed to the open state according to the result of the special figure variable display game, and facilitates the inflow of game balls into the upper special prize winning port. , to provide the player with a predetermined game value (prize ball). A game ball that has won the first special variable winning device 38 is detected by a big winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 3).

A specific area into which game balls can flow is provided inside the upper big winning opening (winning area), and a lever solenoid 38f (see FIG. 3) is provided to change the inflow probability of game balls into the specific area. ) is provided. A specific area switch 38d (see FIG. 3) capable of detecting the inflow of game balls is provided in the specific area. (In this embodiment, the high probability state occurs after the special game state ends). A game ball that has flowed into the specific area is discharged to the outside of the first special variable winning device 38 .

In addition, inside the upper grand prize winning port, there is provided a remaining ball discharge port switch 38e (see FIG. 3) for detecting game balls discharged to the outside of the first special variable winning device 38 without flowing into the specific area. ing. The number of game balls detected by the big winning hole switch 38a provided inside the upper big winning hole (the number of playing balls flowing into the upper big winning hole), and the number detected by the specific area switch 38d and the remaining ball discharge port switch 38e. By matching the number of game balls (the number of game balls discharged from the upper special prize opening), it is possible to confirm that all the game balls in the upper special prize opening have been discharged, and basically until this confirmation is completed is designed not to open a new upper grand prize opening.

In the game area 32 below the center case 40, on the right side of the start winning opening 36, there is a second special variable winning that can be converted between a state in which the game ball is not accepted and a state in which it is easy to accept the game ball depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. A device (lower grand prize opening) 39 is provided. The second special variable winning device 39 converts the lower big winning opening into a state in which game balls can flow in by moving forward and backward (slides) of an opening/closing member (not shown). The second special variable prize winning device 39 converts the closed state of the lower special prize winning opening to the open state according to the result of the special figure fluctuation display game, thereby facilitating the inflow of game balls into the lower special prize winning opening. , to provide the player with a predetermined game value (prize ball). A game ball that has won the second special variable winning device 39 is detected by a big winning opening switch (count switch) 39a (see FIG. 3).

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 is a special figure 1 indicator (first special figure variation display unit) 51 for a special figure 1 variation display game composed of a 7-segment type indicator (LED lamp) etc. and a special figure 2 variation display A special figure 2 display for the game (second special figure fluctuation display unit) 52, a first memory display unit 53 for notifying the number of starting memories of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game composed of LED lamps, and an LED lamp It is provided with a second storage display unit 54 for notifying the number of starting memories of the configured special figure 2 variable display game.

In addition, the collective display device 50 has a round display section 55 that displays the number of rounds at the time of the big win (the number of opening and closing times of the special variable winning devices 38 and 39), and the number of rounds that is advantageous to the player between left-handed (normal) and right-handed. A first game state display unit 56 for informing how to beat (a way to beat corresponding to the game state), and a probability display unit 57 for notifying the probability state (high probability state or low probability state) of the special figure variation display game are provided. there is The collective display device 50 includes a probability state display unit for displaying that the probability state of the big win is high probability state when the power of the game machine 10 is turned on, and a display that lights up when the big win occurs to notify the occurrence of the big win. A unit (display) or the like may be provided.
In addition, a normal pattern display unit 58 for displaying the normal pattern fluctuation display game, a memory display unit 59 for notifying the number of starting memories of the normal pattern fluctuation display game, and a time saving state that lights up when the time saving state occurs and notifies the time saving state occurrence A notification unit 60 and the like are provided.

The special figure variation display game on the special figure 1 display device 51 and the special figure 2 display device 52 is, for example, during the execution of the variation display game, that is, while the decoration special figure variation display game is being performed on the display device 41, The segment is driven to blink to indicate that it is changing. The flashing period is set to 100 ms, for example. In the case of this embodiment, in the special figure 1 variable display game on the special figure 1 indicator 51, in addition to the central segment, the 8th segment provided on the lower right side of the 7 segments is also blinked. It is configured to display that it is fluctuating, and to distinguish between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. Then, when the result of the game is "losing", for example, the center segment (if it is a special figure 1, the 8th segment on the lower right side) is lit as a result of losing, and the result of the game is In the case of a "hit", the game result is displayed by turning on the result mode (for example, numbers and symbols) other than the result mode of the win (special result mode).

The first memory display unit 53 stores the number of undigested balls (the number of starting memories = the number of reservations) among the number of winning balls to the starting winning opening 36, which is the condition for starting the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display device 51. , lights up (blinks).
The second storage display unit 54 stores the number of undigested balls (the number of starting memories = the number of reservations) among the number of winning balls to the normal variable winning device 37, which is the condition for starting the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52, with a plurality of LEDs. Displayed by turning off and lighting (blinking).
The round display unit 55 is composed of LED lamps and the like, and turns off all the LEDs when the special game state is not in progress, and turns off the LEDs corresponding to the number of rounds selected according to the special result during the special game state. turn it on. The round display section 55 may be configured with a 7-segment type display.

The first game state display unit 56 is composed of LED lamps or the like. For example, when the game state is such that left-handed hitting is more advantageous for the player than right-handed hitting (during normal hitting), all LEDs are turned off and left-handed When the game state is such that right-handed hitting is more advantageous for the player than right-handed hitting (at the time of right-handed hitting), all the LEDs are turned on.
The probability display unit 57 is composed of an LED lamp or the like. For example, when the probability state of a big hit is a low probability state (normal probability state), all the LEDs are turned off, and the probability state of a big hit is a high probability state (variable probability state). In the case of , all the LEDs are turned on.

FIG. 3 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 have 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 jackpot random number for determining a hit in the special figure variation display game, a jackpot pattern random number for determining the jackpot pattern, and a variation pattern (various types) in the special figure variation display game. Random number generation circuit for generating variation pattern random numbers for determining reach and execution time of variation display game in variation display without reach, hit random numbers for determining hit of normal figure variation display game, etc. and a clock generator that generates a timer interrupt signal with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 and a clock that gives the update timing of the random number generation circuit. there is

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 first special variable winning device 38, big winning mouth switch 39a in second special variable winning device 39, gate switch in normal starting gate 34 34a, a specific area switch 38d and a remaining ball outlet switch 38e disposed in the first special variable prize winning device 38, and an out ball detection switch 32a for detecting all game balls that have been shot into the game area 32 and finished playing. , an interface chip (proximity I/F) 121 that receives a negative logic signal with a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches and converts it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. is provided. 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 switches 38a and 39a and the gate switch 34a are input to the second input port 123. be done. Among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121 , the detection signals of the specific area switch 38 d , the remaining ball discharge 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 has been 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 a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower tray 23 (filled)), touch switch signal (input of the touch switch provided in the operation unit 24) A first input port 122 is provided which takes in a signal based on the input signal) and supplies it to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140 .

Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 125 for inputting 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 the first large winning opening solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 1) 38b for opening the first special variable winning apparatus 38 and the second large winning opening solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 1) 38b for opening the second special variable winning apparatus 39. Winning opening solenoid 2) 39b, lever solenoid 38f for operating the lever member in the first special variable winning device 38, and general electrical solenoid 37c for opening the normal variable winning device 37 are output, and the currently selected This is a port for outputting display data of the performance display device 153 that displays probability setting values.
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 solenoids 38b, 39b, 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. A driver (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 outputs from the fourth output port 136 The third driver 138 c for outputting the ON/OFF drive signal for the digit line on the current drawing side of the batch display device 50 , and the external information signal to be supplied to an external device such as a management device from the fifth output port 137 to the external information terminal board 71 . A fourth driver 138d for outputting and a fifth driver 138e for receiving a display data signal of the performance display device 153 output from the second output port 134 and generating and outputting a drive signal 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 switches 38a and 39a, the gate The switch 34a uses a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that detects a game ball by utilizing a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal object approaches the coil. It 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) similar to 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 tone generator 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 that drives and controls a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18, etc.) having an LED (light emitting diode) provided, and a board effect provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board effect movable body control circuit 334 is provided for driving and controlling the 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 touch panel 29 provided on the glass frame 15, an initial position of the motor in the board production device 44, etc. The function of detecting the on / off state of the production accessory switch 47 (production motor switch) that detects the and inputting the detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311, and the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the production control device 300 A switch input circuit 336 having a function of detecting 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.

FIG. 5 shows the probability of a big win, the probability of a fall, the probability of a small win, and the distribution probability of the types of big wins when winning a big win. 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 devices 38 and 39 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.

The value of the jackpot probability (probability value), which is the probability of a big hit (first special result), is common to special figures 1 and 2, and the probability value in the low probability state and the probability value in the high probability state are respectively. The probability values are as shown in FIG. 5(a).
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5(a), the same probability value is assigned to all of "setting 1" to "setting 6" as the probability value in the high probability state. May be assigned a value. That is, the probability value in the high-probability state may be switchable in multiple stages.
Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, the same probability value is assigned to "setting 1" and "setting 2" as the probability value in the low probability state, but different probability values are assigned. May be assigned. The same applies to “setting 3” and “setting 4”, “setting 5” and “setting 6”. That is, the number of steps is not limited as long as the probability value in the low probability state can be switched in multiple steps. Also, the same probability value may be assigned to all of "setting 1" to "setting 6" as probability values in the low probability state. That is, the probability value in the low-probability state may not be switchable in multiple steps.

In addition, the distribution of effects may be made different between "setting 1" and "setting 2" having the same probability value in the assigned low-probability state. The same applies to “setting 3” and “setting 4”, “setting 5” and “setting 6”.
Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, six probability setting values ("setting 1 " to "setting 6") are assigned, for example, three probability setting values (for example, "setting 1" to "setting 3") are assigned to three types of probability values, and the remaining three probability setting values (for example, "Setting 4" to "Setting 6") may be unused.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, in the special game state (first special game state) based on the big hit, the game ball flows into the specific area (probability variable operation area) of the first special variable winning device 38 and is detected by the specific area switch 38d. By being (V passage), it becomes a high probability state after the end of the special game state, and becomes a low probability state when winning a drop lottery performed every time the special figure variation display game is executed. The probability of winning the falling lottery is as shown in FIG. 5(b).
In addition, even if it becomes a high probability state based on the result mode of any special figure variation display game of the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game, the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game Both are high probability states.

A small hit probability, which is a probability of a small hit (second special result), is a probability as shown in FIG. 5(c). This small hit probability is higher in the special figure 2 than in the special figure 1. Also, the small hit probability is always constant regardless of the game state or the big hit probability. In the lottery for the big win and the small win, the big win and the small win are not won in duplicate. In the present embodiment, the small hit is provided only in the special figure 2 and not in the special figure 1, that is, the small hit probability of the special figure 1 is 0, but is not limited to this. may be provided in both special figure 1 and special figure 2. Also, if a small hit is provided for both special 1 and special 2, the small hit probability may be the same for special 1 and special 2, or special 2 is more likely than special 1. may be higher, and the special figure 1 may be higher than the special figure 2.

In addition, FIG. 5(d) shows the types of jackpots that can be selected in the special figures 1 and 2, and the distribution probabilities of each jackpot type.
There are three types of jackpots (first special results) in the special figure 1 variable display game: 10R probability variable jackpot, 4R probability variable jackpot, and 10R normal jackpot. Similarly, there are three types of jackpots (first special result) in the special figure 2 variable display game: 10R probability variable jackpot, 4R probability variable jackpot, and 10R normal jackpot. These jackpot types are selected based on jackpot symbol random numbers. The number of each jackpot type indicates the actual number of rounds, and the probability variation indicates that there is a high possibility that the game ball will flow into the specific area (variability operation area) and that it is likely to become a high probability state (variability state) after the special game state ends. , It indicates that the possibility of game balls flowing into the specific area (probability variable operating area) is low and it is difficult to become a high probability state (probability variable state) after the special game state ends.
Here, the actual number of rounds is the number of rounds in which opening control is performed such that winning balls are actually generated by opening the special variable winning devices 38 and 39 . The number of each jackpot type is the number of rounds at the time of the jackpot (the actual number of rounds + the number of rounds in which the opening time of the special variable prize winning devices 38 and 39 is short and the opening control is performed so that the winning ball does not actually occur). can be

Also, a first special result may be provided in which the possibility of game balls flowing into the specific area is lower than that of the variable probability big win, but the possibility of game balls flowing into the specific area is higher than that of the normal big win.
Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the high probability state is reached depending on whether or not the game ball flows into the specific area (variable probability operating area). If game balls do not flow into the area, the high probability state does not occur, and even if the jackpot type is normal, the high probability state occurs if the game balls flow into the specific area.

FIGS. 6(a) to 6(c) show opening modes in each round for each jackpot type. Details of the open mode are shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6( a ), in the 10R variable probability big hit, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened in the first round, and a long opening with V is performed to open the specific area (variable probability operation area). Long opening with V is an opening mode with a high possibility that game balls flow into a specific area (probability variable operating area). Then, from the second round onward, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened, but the specific area is not opened, so long opening without V is performed.
As shown in FIG. 6(b), in the 4R variable probability big hit, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened in the first round, and a long opening with V is performed to open a specific area (variable probability operation area). Then, from the 2nd to 4th rounds, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened, but the specific area is not opened, V-less long opening is performed, and from the 5th round onwards, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened. V-less short-circuit opening is performed in which the specific area is not opened. The non-V short opening is an opening mode in which the possibility of game balls flowing into the big winning opening is lower than the non-V long opening. That is, long opening without V is an opening mode in which winning balls are actually generated, and short opening without V is an opening mode in which the opening time is short and no winning balls are actually generated.

As shown in FIG. 6(c), in the 10R normal jackpot, in the first round, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened and the specific area (probability variable operation area) is opened. Short opening with V is an opening mode in which the possibility of game balls flowing into a specific area (probability variable operating area) is lower than long opening with V. Then, from the second round onwards, a V-less long opening for opening the first special variable winning device 38 is performed.
It is only the long opening with V and short opening with V that are performed in the first round that the game ball can flow into the specific area (probability variable operation area). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the specific round, which is the round in which game balls may flow into the specific area, is the first round. Note that the specific round is not limited to the first round and can be changed as appropriate. Also, the specific round may be multiple times such as the first round and the fifth round.

As shown in FIG. 7A, in the long opening without V, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened (t11) with the start of the round, and a predetermined number (for example, 9 ) is satisfied, the first special variable winning device 38 is closed and the round ends (t12). After that, the processing time for the remaining balls in the upper grand prize opening is started (t12), and when the processing time for the remaining balls in the upper prize opening ends, the interval time starts (t13), and when the interval time ends, the next round starts (t14). ). In the case of the final round, the remaining ball processing time is set at the end of the round, and then the ending time is set.

As shown in FIG. 7(b), in long opening with V, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened with the start of the round (t31). Furthermore, as the round starts, the lever solenoid 38f is turned on, and the specific area switch 38d is enabled. When the lever solenoid 38f is OFF, the lever member covers the specific area and game balls cannot flow in. When the lever solenoid 38f is ON, the lever member retreats from the specific area and game balls can flow in. becomes. Further, the state in which the specific area switch 38d is effective is a state in which detection of game balls by the specific area switch 38d is treated as effective. On the other hand, the state in which the specific area switch 38d is invalid is a state in which even if a game ball is detected by the specific area switch 38d, it is treated as invalid.

The lever solenoid 38f is turned off after 64 milliseconds from the start of the round (t32). After 100 milliseconds have elapsed since the lever solenoid 38f was turned off, the specific area switch 38d is disabled (t33). That is, there is a possibility that the winning game ball will flow into the specific area immediately after the first special variable winning device 38 is opened.

After 200 milliseconds from the start of the round, the first special variable winning device 38 is closed (t34). Then, after 2700 milliseconds have passed, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened again (t35), and either the opening possible time of 25000 milliseconds has passed or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls have won. When the conditions are established, the first special variable winning device 38 is closed and the round ends (t39). After that, the processing time for remaining balls in the upper grand prize opening is started (t39), and when the processing time for remaining balls in the upper prize opening ends, the interval time starts (t41), and when the interval time ends, the next round starts (t42). . In the case of the final round, the remaining ball processing time is set at the end of the round, and then the ending time is set.

Further, after the first special variable winning device 38 is opened for the second time (t35), the lever solenoid 38f is also turned ON for a predetermined period of time (t36-t37, t38-t39). Also, the specific area switch 38d is enabled (t36). Since the second opening of the first special variable winning device 38 is a sufficiently long opening and the ON state of the lever solenoid 38f continues for a long time, game balls almost certainly flow into the specific area. Become. Therefore, if the type of jackpot is variable, it will almost certainly be in a high-probability state.

In addition, the lever solenoid 38f can be kept ON for a predetermined period of time even after the first special variable winning device 38 is closed (t40 to t43). It is also possible to flow into the specific area for the game ball that has been played. In addition, the first special variable winning device 38 is closed when the openable time elapses or a predetermined number of game balls win, and the game balls that have won the first special variable winning device 38 are processed for the remaining balls in the upper large winning opening. If all the balls are discharged within the time, the lever solenoid 38f is turned off at the end of the remaining ball processing time (t41) to end the operation, and the specific area switch 38d is disabled.

In addition, when the openable time elapses or a predetermined number of game balls win, the first special variable prize winning device 38 is closed, and the game balls that have won the first special variable prize winning device 38 are processed for the remaining ball processing time of the upper large prize winning opening. If the lever solenoid 38f is not completely discharged within the above period and the lever solenoid 38f is completely discharged by the end of the period (t43) in which the lever solenoid 38f is in the ON state, the lever solenoid 38f is turned OFF when the discharge is completed. is terminated, the specific area switch 38d is disabled.
In addition, when the openable time elapses or a predetermined number of game balls win, the first special variable prize winning device 38 is closed, and the game balls that have won the first special variable prize winning device 38 are processed for the remaining ball processing time of the upper large prize winning opening. If not completely discharged by the end (t43) of the period in which the lever solenoid 38f is ON, the period in which the lever solenoid 38f is ON ends (t43). As a result, the lever solenoid 38f is turned off and the operation ends. In this case, after the lever solenoid 38f is turned off (t43), the specific area switch 38d is disabled (t44) when 100 milliseconds have passed.

As shown in FIG. 7(c), in the short opening with V, the same opening as the first opening of the first special variable winning device 38 in the long opening with V is performed (t51 to t54), and the opening is completed. (t54). Since the first special variable winning device 38 is opened for a very short period of time and the ON state of the lever solenoid 38f is also for a short period of time, the possibility of game balls flowing into the specific area is low. Therefore, when the jackpot type is normal, it is rare to be in a high probability state.

It should be noted that the operation of the lever solenoid 38f and the switching between valid and invalid of the specific area switch 38d are performed in the same manner as in the case of long opening with V as long as the game ball remains in the first special variable winning device 38 ( t55-t63). Therefore, if game balls remain in the first special variable winning device 38 even after the processing time for the remaining balls in the upper grand prize opening has passed, the lever solenoid 38f is turned off when the discharge of the remaining balls is completed. , and the operation ends, and the specific area switch 38d is disabled. Also, if all the game balls are not discharged by the end (t62) of the period during which the lever solenoid 38f is ON, the lever solenoid 38f is turned OFF at the end (t62) of the period during which the lever solenoid 38f is ON. After 100 milliseconds have passed since the lever solenoid 38f is turned off (t62), the specific area switch 38d is disabled (t63).

Also, the first opening (t31 to t34) of the first special variation winning device 38 in long opening with V shown in FIG. 7(b), and the first special variation in short opening with V shown in FIG. 7(c) The opening of the winning device 38 (t51 to t54) is set to an opening time that allows the first special variable winning device 38 to win at least one game ball.

As shown in FIG. 7(d), in short opening without V, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened with the start of the round (t71), and a predetermined number (for example, nine ) is satisfied, the first special variable winning device 38 is closed and the round ends (t72). However, since the openable time is short, it is rare for the predetermined number of winnings, which is the closing condition, to occur, and in most cases the game is closed as the openable time elapses. After that, the processing time for remaining balls in the upper grand prize opening starts (t72), and when the processing time for remaining balls in the upper prize opening ends, the interval time starts (t73), and when the interval time ends, the next round starts (t74). ). In the case of the final round, the remaining ball processing time is set at the end of the round, and then the ending time is set.

In addition, FIG. 6(d) shows an opening mode in the second special game state (special game state based on a small hit). In the second special game state, first, the small winning fanfare time is started, and when the small winning fanfare time ends, the second special variable winning device 39 is opened, and the openable time of 1600 ms elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 9) game balls win a prize, the second special variable winning device 39 is closed. After that, the small winning remaining ball processing time starts, and when the small winning remaining ball processing time ends, the small winning ending time starts, and when the small winning ending time ends, the second special game state ends. It should be noted that there may be a plurality of types of opening/closing modes (opening time and number of times of opening) in the second special game state. .

[Game state transition diagram (game flow)]
Next, the transition (transition) of the game state by the game control of the game control device 100 will be described. FIG. 8 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 specific game state ST2, and a second specific game state ST3. In addition, as the special game state, there is a first special game state based on the first special result (big hit) and a second special game state based on the second special result (small hit), but they are omitted here. In each game state, the special figure probability that the first special result to be controlled by the game control device 100 is derived, the production mode that determines the production mode of the game controlled by the production control device 300, the main in the game state A main starting area which is a starting area to be aimed at, a main variation special figure which is the type of special figure variation display game to be mainly executed, and a 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 the following description, one special figure variation display game determined to be the 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.

The normal game state ST1 is a state in which the special figure probability is low probability, and there is no general electric support that improves the opening time per unit time of the normal variable winning device 37 to facilitate winning. It is in a state where there is no time to shorten the variation time of the figure variation display game. Also, the production mode that defines the production mode is the normal mode. 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. That is, it is designed so that the special figure 1 variation display game is the main variation and the special figure 2 variation display game is the irregular variation. In this normal game state ST1, a very long variation time is set for the special figure 2 variation display game. As a result, the execution of the special figure 2 variation display game becomes inefficient in terms of time, and the player is prevented from selecting the execution of the special figure 2 variation display game aiming at obtaining a small hit in the normal game state ST1. .

In the second specific game state ST3, the special figure probability is basically a low probability state. However, when the game ball flows into the specific area (probability variable operation area) of the first special variable winning device 38 in the special game state based on the normal jackpot (when there is V passage), it becomes a high probability state. In addition, there is a general electric support that improves the opening time per unit time of the normal variable winning device 37 to facilitate winning. If there is general electricity support, there is also a time saving to shorten the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game and the general figure fluctuation display game. A performance mode that defines a performance mode is a chance mode. 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. That is, it is designed so that the special figure 2 variation display game is the main variation and the special figure 1 variation display game is the irregular variation.

The first specific game state ST2 is a state in which the special figure probability is high probability, and there is no general electric support for improving the opening time per unit time of the normal variable winning device 37 to facilitate winning, and the special figure variable display game. It is a state where there is a time saving that shortens the fluctuation time of. A performance mode that defines a performance mode is a small hit RUSH. 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. That is, it is designed so that the special figure 2 variation display game is the main variation and the special figure 1 variation display game is the irregular variation.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the probability of a winning result in the normal pattern fluctuation display game in the state with the general electric support (normal pattern probability) is the same probability as the state without the general electric support (normal probability). Not limited to, in the state where there is a general electric support, the general pattern probability can be set to a high probability (normal pattern high probability state) higher than the normal probability (normal pattern low probability state).
Further, in the present embodiment, the state without general electric support means that the normal variable prize winning device 37 is open, but the opening time per unit time of the normal variable prize winning device 37 is shorter than the state with general electric support. be.

In the first specific game state ST2 and the second specific game state ST3, the variable time of the special figure 2 variable display game becomes a shorter time state than in the case of the normal game state ST1, and the normal variable winning device 37 is hit to the right. It is advantageous for the player to aim at and play the special figure 2 variable display game. The special figure 2 fluctuation display game has a higher probability of a small hit than the special figure 1 fluctuation display game (in the case of this embodiment, the special figure 1 small hit probability is 0), and the small hit is won rather than the big hit. Since the probability of doing so is high, small hits occur with high frequency in the first specific game state ST2 and the second specific game state ST3.
When the result of the special figure variation display game is a small win in the second specific game state ST3, the state with the general electric support continues even in the special game state based on the small win, and in the first specific game state ST2. When the result of the special figure variation display game is a small win, the state without general electric support continues even in the special game state based on the small win. Also, in a special game state based on a small hit, the second special variable winning device 39 is opened, but the first special variable winning device 38 is not opened (see FIG. 6(d)).

Therefore, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a small win in the second specific game state ST3, most of the game balls hit to the right are normal fluctuation winning in the special game state based on the small win. It wins the device 37 and does not flow down to the second special variable winning device 39 arranged below the normal variable winning device 37. - 特許庁Therefore, in the second specific game state ST3, small hits occur with high frequency, but it is difficult to increase the number of balls held by the player due to the small hits.
On the other hand, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a small win in the first specific game state ST2, most of the game balls hit to the right are normal fluctuation winning in the special game state based on the small win. Without winning the device 37, it flows down to the second special variable winning device 39 arranged below the normal variable winning device 37. - 特許庁Therefore, in the first specific game state ST2, it is easy to increase the number of game balls of the player by a small hit. That is, in the first specific game state ST2, since small hits occur with high frequency and the number of balls possessed by the player increases, the production mode is a mode called a small hit RUSH.

Among these three game states, the normal game state ST1 is the most disadvantageous state for the player. The second specific game state ST3 is a state more advantageous for the player than the normal game state ST1 because of the general electric support. The first specific game state ST2 is a high-probability state, and furthermore, it is a state in which the number of balls held by the player increases due to the frequent occurrence of small wins. favorable situation.

The transition of the game state is carried out by ending the first special game state based on the derivation of the first special result, completing the specified number of games, and winning the falling lottery, which is the lottery for transition to the low probability state. . Basically, the probability variable jackpot is derived and becomes the first special game state, and in the first special game state, the game ball flows into the specific area (variable probability operation area) of the first special variable winning device 38 and the specific area switch When detected at 38d (when there is V passage), the transition to the first specific game state ST2 occurs after the end of the first special game state. On the other hand, when the variable probability big hit is derived and becomes the first special game state, and the game ball does not flow into the specific area (variable probability operation area) of the first special variable winning device 38 in the first special game state (no V passage case), after the end of the first special game state, it shifts to the normal game state ST1. In addition, the normal jackpot is derived and becomes the first special game state, and if there is no V passage in the first special game state, the second specific game state ST3 (special figure low probability) after the end of the first special game state It shifts to the second specific game state ST3). On the other hand, the normal jackpot is derived and becomes the first special game state, and if there is V passage in the first special game state, the second specific game state ST3 (special figure high probability) after the end of the first special game state It shifts to the second specific game state ST3).
Further, when the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times (number of times of support) from the end of the special game state in the second specific game state ST3, the game shifts to the normal game state ST1. Also, when the fall lottery is won in the first specific game state ST2, the game state is shifted to the normal game state ST1.

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. In addition, 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.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by shooting game balls (pachinko balls) toward the game area 32 from a ball shooting device (not shown). The launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by 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, the first special variable winning device 38 or the second special variable winning device 39, or flow into the out port 30a provided at the bottom of the game region 32 and enter the game region 32 is discharged. Then, when the game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning apparatus 37, the first special variable winning apparatus 38 or the second special variable winning apparatus 39, the number corresponding to the type of the winning winning opening are discharged to the upper tray 21 or the lower tray 23 of the glass frame 15 from the payout unit controlled by the payout control device 200 (see FIG. 3).

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 You can aim to win a prize to the disposed general 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, and a first special variable winning Players can aim to win a prize through the device 38, the second special variable prize winning device 39, and the general winning port 35 arranged to the right of the second special variable prize winning device 39.

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 ) If it is less than the normal pattern start memory number is added (+1) and one normal pattern start memory is stored in the ROM 111B. The number of memory of this normal figure start winning prize is displayed on the normal figure reservation indicator 56 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 in the normal pattern display unit 58 provided in the collective display device 50 as processing for executing the normal pattern fluctuation 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. The normal figure display unit 58 is composed of the display device 41, and for example, numbers, symbols, character patterns, etc. are used as the normal identification information, and after this is variably displayed for a predetermined time, it is stopped and the result is displayed. may be configured.

When the result of the normal pattern variation display game is a hit, the normal pattern display unit 58 stops displaying a lighting pattern that is a special result mode, and the general electrical solenoid 37c is operated to activate the movable member of the normal variation winning device 37. Control is performed to open for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds). That is, the game control device 100 serves as conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member). In addition, when the result of the normal pattern variation display game is a loss, the normal pattern display unit 58 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 winnings to the starting prize winning port 36 and the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37, a jackpot random number value, a jackpot pattern random number value, and each fluctuation pattern random number value are extracted as starting memory information, respectively. Numerical values are stored in the RAM 111B as first start memory and second start memory. And the number of memories of this starting memory is the first memory display unit 53 (special figure 1 reservation display) and the second memory display unit 54 (special figure 2 reservation display) for notifying the number of starting winnings of the collective display device 50 , and is also displayed on the display device 41 of the center case 40 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). The special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game can be executed at the same time, but during the execution of one special figure variation display game, the other special figure variation display game becomes the first special result (jackpot). If it is, the one special figure variation display game is terminated as a result other than the special result (loss result). Also, during execution of one of the special figure fluctuation display games, if the other special figure fluctuation display game results in a second special result (small hit), the one of the special game states until the end of the special game state based on the small hit The special figure fluctuation display game is interrupted.

That is, the game control device (game control means) 100 executes the special figure 1 variation display game (first special figure variation display game) based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening 36 (first starting winning area). It constitutes first execution control means for performing control. In addition, the game control device (game control means) 100 performs the special figure 2 variation display game (second special figure variation display game) based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variation winning device 37 (second start winning area). It constitutes second execution control means for performing execution control.

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.

Also, in response to the execution of the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation 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.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the probability of a small hit is higher in the special figure 2 fluctuation display game (the probability of a small hit in the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is 0), but when it is in the normal game state A long variation with a very long variation time (about 10 minutes) is selected as the variation pattern of the variation display game in FIG. As a result, the execution of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game becomes inefficient in terms of time in the normal game state, so that the player does not select the execution of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game aiming at obtaining a small hit in the normal game state. I have to. Therefore, in the normal game state, it is more advantageous for the player to play the special figure 1 variable display game by hitting the left hand and aiming at the start winning opening 36. - 特許庁
In addition, the long fluctuation time is about 10 minutes, but it may be longer or shorter (5 minutes, 50 minutes, 10 hours, etc.). Also, the time of long fluctuation may be changed according to the result of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game. Specifically, for example, if the result of the special figure 2 variation display game is a loss or a small hit, a long variation of about 10 minutes is selected as the variation pattern of the special figure 2 variation display game, When the result of the special figure 2 variation display game is a big hit, a long variation with a variation time of about 5 minutes may be selected as the variation pattern of the special figure 2 variation display game.

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. 9 and 10 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 FIG. 9, first, processing for inhibiting interrupts (step X1) is performed. A stack pointer setting process (step X2) for setting 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 top 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). When at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 is outputting a firing stop signal, the firing permission signal is set to a prohibited state, and the firing of game balls 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 processing for setting the power-on delay timer (step X7), it is determined whether or not a power failure has occurred (step X8). 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 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 determining 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 erroneous detection of a power failure due to noise, etc., and 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). As a result, the performance display device 153 displays a display as shown in FIG. 13(h). 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 setting 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 set 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). At step X33, determination is not made based on the state read at step X6 (state at power-on), but the state (current state) read in the input processing (step X103) of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 11). 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. 9 and 10) 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 prohibiting process (steps X38, X55), the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) 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).
Next, 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 the time of 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 etc. 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 for performance display (display of base value and character ratio) (work area and stack area) 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 initial value random number (in the case of this embodiment, the random number that determines the winning pattern of the special figure RWM as initial value (start value) (step X48), 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 the present embodiment, the jackpot random numbers, jackpot pattern random numbers, small hit pattern random numbers, hit random numbers, and falling lottery random numbers are generated using random numbers generated in a random number generating circuit. is configured as However, the jackpot random number is a so-called "high-speed counter" that is updated based on a clock that is faster than the operating clock of the CPU. It is a "low-speed counter" that is updated based on the CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from the CTC (CTC0) of the timer interrupt process) that has the same period as the timer interrupt process, which is a unit. In addition, in the jackpot pattern random number, the small hit pattern random number, the hit random number, and the falling lottery random number, each time the random number goes around, the initial value random number (generated by software) is used to change the start value. ” is adopted. 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 number is a random number updated only by hardware, and the jackpot pattern random number, small hit pattern random number, winning random number, and falling lottery random number are random numbers updated by hardware and software.
In the present embodiment, there is no random number (hitting pattern random number) for determining the winning pattern of the general pattern, so there is only one type of winning pattern of the general pattern. 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 converted

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 waiting 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 game microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled, and the timer interrupt process of FIG. 11 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, when both the probability setting change flag and the probability setting confirmation flag are not set (step X104; N), the solenoids (large winning opening solenoids 38b, 39b) are controlled based on the output data set in various processes. , the lever solenoid 38f, the general electric solenoid 37c), and the like (step X105). 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. 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, the big winning port switches 38a and 39a, the setting of the prize balls, the front frame and the glass Winning port switch/state monitoring processing (step X109) for monitoring errors such as frame opening and illegal winning to the normal variable winning device 37 and special variable winning devices 38 and 39 is performed.

Next, it is determined whether abnormal discharge is occurring (step X110). Abnormal discharge means that the number of game balls discharged from the first special variable prize winning device 38 (the number of game balls detected by the specific area switch 38d and the remaining ball discharge port switch 38e) is It is to exceed the number of game balls flowing into the first special variable winning device 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), a starting port switch monitoring process (step X111) for monitoring winning of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the starting opening switch monitoring process, various random numbers (such as a jackpot random number) are extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37 . Then, the special figure 1 game processing (step X112) for performing the processing related to the special figure 1 variation display game, the special figure 2 game processing (step X113) for performing processing regarding the special figure 2 variation display game, and the processing related to the normal figure variation display game The normal figure game processing (step X114) to be performed is performed, and the segment LED that is provided in the gaming machine 10 and displays the special figure variation display game and the segment LED that displays various information related to the game is driven to display the desired content. Edit processing (step X115) is performed.

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 monitor 153 are performed, and the timer interrupt processing ends. 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.

[Probability setting change/confirmation process]
FIG. 12 shows the probability setting change/confirmation process (step X122) in the timer interrupt process described above. In this probability setting change/confirmation process, first, it is determined whether the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is within the normal range (range of 0 to 5 in this embodiment) (step X131).
If the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is within the normal range (step X131; Y), the probability setting corresponding to the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM (current probability setting value) Value display data is set (step X132), and the probability set value display data is output to the fifth driver 138e through the second output port 134 (step X134). As a result, the display shown in FIGS. 13A to 13F is performed on the performance display device 153. FIG.
On the other hand, if the value of the area for the probability set value in the RWM is not within the normal range (step X131; N), the light-off data is set as the probability set value display data (step X133) to display the probability set value. The data is output to the fifth driver 138e through the second output port 134 (step X134). As a result, the performance display device 153 displays a display as shown in FIG. 13(g).

As shown in FIG. 13, the performance display device 153 is composed of four 7-segment displays (7-segment type displays) arranged side by side. During the probability setting value change mode or the probability setting value confirmation mode, the rightmost 7-segment display among these four 7-segment displays indicates the current probability setting value, and the remaining 7-segment displays indicate "SET " is shown.
Specifically, when the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is "0", the current probability setting value is "setting 1". When "1" is displayed on the segment display and the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is "1", the current probability setting value is "setting 2". As shown, "2" is displayed on the rightmost 7-segment display, and when the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is "2", the current probability setting value is "setting 3". As shown in FIG. 13(c), "3" is displayed on the rightmost 7-segment display, and when the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is "3", the current probability setting value is "set 4", "4" is displayed on the rightmost 7-segment display as shown in FIG. 13(d). Since the probability setting value is "setting 5", "5" is displayed on the rightmost 7-segment display as shown in FIG. , the current probability set value is "set 6", so "6" is displayed on the rightmost 7-segment display as shown in FIG. 13(f). Further, when the value of the area for the probability set value in the RWM is out of the normal range (abnormal value), the rightmost 7-segment display is turned off as shown in FIG. 13(g).
For example, when the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is "0", the probability setting value display data is "1" in the first digit, "T" in the second digit, and "T" in the third digit. Probability setting value display data instructing to display "E" and "S" in the fourth digit is output to the fifth driver 138e.

Next, if the security signal control timer is not "0", it is updated by -1 (step X135). The initial value of the security signal control timer is set in step X31 of the main processing, and the minimum value of the security signal control timer is set to "0".
Next, the on data of the security signal is output and the off data of the signal other than the security signal is output (step X136). At step X136, security signal ON data is output regardless of whether the security signal control timer has timed out. Therefore, during the probability setting value change mode or the probability setting value confirmation mode (while the probability setting change flag and the probability setting confirmation flag are set), the security signal continues to be output.

Next, it is determined whether the probability setting changing flag is set (step X137), and if the probability setting changing flag is not set (step X137; N), that is, if the probability setting checking flag is set ends the probability setting change/confirmation process. On the other hand, when the probability setting changing flag is set (step X137; Y), the probability setting change/confirmation process being executed is the probability setting change/confirmation process in the first timer interrupt process after power-on of the gaming machine 10. It is determined whether it is confirmation processing (step X138).

If it is the probability setting change/confirmation process in the first timer interrupt process after power-on (step X138; Y), the probability setting change/confirmation process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is not the probability setting change/confirmation process in the first timer interrupt process after power-on (step X138; N), it is determined whether there is an input from the RAM initialization switch 112 (step X139). At step X139, it is determined that there is an input from the RAM initialization switch 112 when an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the RAM initialization switch 112 is detected in the previous input process (step X103). If there is no input from the RAM initialization switch 112 (step X139; N), the probability setting change/confirmation process is terminated.

On the other hand, when there is an input from the RAM initialization switch 112 (step X139; Y), that is, when the RAM initialization switch 112 is newly operated, the value of the area for the probability setting value in the RWM is changed from 0 to The range of 5 is updated by +1 (step X140), and the probability setting change/confirmation process ends. The value updated in step X140 (updated probability setting value) is displayed on the performance display device 153 by the next probability setting change/confirmation process.
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5(a), "setting 1" to "setting 6" are applied to three types of probability values (probability values in a low-probability state and probability values in a high-probability state). However, for example, "setting 1" to "setting 3" may be assigned to three types of probability values (probability value in low probability state and probability value in high probability state). In this case, in step X140, the value of the RWM probability setting value area is updated by +1 within the range of 0-2.

By operating the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 when the game machine 10 is powered on, it is possible to shift to the probability set value change mode, and the RAM initialization switch 112 can be operated during the probability set value change mode. You can change the probability setting value with .
Since the RAM initialization switch 112 can only be pressed, it is impossible to distinguish between a shift operation for shifting to the probability set value change mode and a change operation for changing the probability set value. Therefore, if the transition operation (the operation of the RAM initialization switch 112 that caused the transition to the probability set value change mode) continues even during the probability set value change mode, that is, when the power is turned on, the RAM initialization switch If the button 112 is kept pressed, the probability setting value is updated (changed) according to the operation even though the operation is a transition operation.

Specifically, in the input processing of the timer interrupt processing (step X103), the state of the RAM initialization switch 112 read in the previous input processing is OFF, and the state of the RAM initialization switch 112 read in the current input processing is OFF. When the state is the ON state, an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the RAM initialization switch 112 is detected. In the input processing (step X103) in the first timer interrupt processing after power-on, the input processing immediately before power-off is the previous input processing, and the input processing immediately after power-on is the current input processing. The state of the RAM initialization switch 112 read in the process is highly likely to be the OFF state. That is, if the shift operation continues even during the probability set value change mode, the input signal (rising edge ) is likely to be detected. Therefore, in this case, when the processing of steps X139 and X140 is performed in the probability setting change/confirmation processing in the first timer interrupt processing after power-on, it is determined that there is an input from the RAM initialization switch 112 based on the transition operation, Inconvenience may arise that the value of the area for the probability setting value in the RWM is updated.

Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to avoid such an inconvenience, the process of step X138 is performed, and the processes of steps X139 and X140 are not performed in the probability setting change/confirmation process in the first timer interrupt process after power-on. It is assumed that As a result, regarding the update (change) of the probability set value, the operation of the RAM initialization switch 112 that has continued since power-on (that is, the operation of the RAM initialization switch 112 that caused the transition to the probability set value change mode) operation), the input signal (rising edge) is ignored, so that unintended updating can be prevented.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the game (special figure variation display game) is a special result. An operation unit (setting key operation unit), a second operation unit (RAM initialization switch 112), and storage means for storing one probability setting value out of a plurality of probability setting values to which probability values used for game lottery are assigned. (game control device 100 (RAM 111C)), and a mode for shifting to a probability set value change mode in which the probability set value can be changed in response to the operation of the first operation unit and the second operation unit when the power of the game machine is turned on. In response to the transition means (game control device 100) and the operation of the second operation unit in the probability set value change mode, the probability set value stored in the storage means (the value of the area for the probability set value in the RWM ) for changing the setting change means (game control device 100), and the operation (transition operation) of the second operation unit for shifting to the probability setting value change mode, and the second for changing the probability setting value The operation of the operation unit (change operation) is the same operation (pressing operation in the case of this embodiment), and the setting change means continues from the time the game machine is powered on even during the probability set value change mode. It is configured not to respond to the operation of the second operation unit that is being performed.
Therefore, if the operation (transition operation) of the second operation unit performed when the gaming machine is powered on continues even after the mode is shifted to the probability setting value change mode, the probability setting value is not changed during that time. It is possible to prevent the probability setting value from being changed.

[Starting port switch monitoring process]
FIG. 14 shows the startup switch monitoring process (step X111) in the timer interrupt process described above. In this starting opening switch monitoring process, first, a starting opening 1 (starting winning opening 36) winning monitoring table is prepared (step X491), and a hardware random number acquisition process (step X492) is performed. Then, in the hardware random number acquisition process, it is determined whether or not there is starting opening winning information set when a jackpot random number is obtained based on winning to the starting winning opening 36 (step X493).

Based on the winning to the starting winning opening 36, when the starting opening winning information is not set (step X493; N), the process proceeds to step X499. It should be noted that, in this case, the start-up no winning information is set.
On the other hand, when the information with the starting entrance winning prize is set based on the winning to the starting winning mouth 36 (step X493; Y), it is determined whether it is in the special low probability & no time saving (normal game state) (Step X494). And, when there is no special figure low probability & time saving (step X494; Y), it moves to step X497. In addition, if it is not during special figure low probability & time saving (step X494; N), prepare a right hitting instruction notification command (step X495) and perform production command setting processing (step X496).

In the performance control device 300, based on the reception of the right-handed instruction notification command, the right-handed instruction notification is performed by display, sound, or the like to instruct the player to hit right. During a specific game state or a special game state, right-handed hitting is more advantageous for the player, and a start prize-winning port 36 that is designed not to win unless left-handed hits during a specific game state or special game state. When a prize is detected in the inside, a right-handed instruction is notified.

Then, prepare a table for setting the information of the hold by the starting port 1 (step X497), and perform the special figure starting port switch common processing (step X498). Next, a winning monitoring table for starting port 2 (normal variable winning device 37) is prepared (step X499), hardware random number acquisition processing (step X500) is performed, and a jackpot random number is acquired based on the winning to the normal variable winning device 37. It is determined whether or not there is starting entrance winning information set in the case (step X501).

When the start opening winning information is not set based on the winning to the normal variable winning device 37 (step X501; N), the starting opening switch monitoring process is terminated. It should be noted that, in this case, the start-up no winning information is set.
On the other hand, when the starter winning information is set based on the winning of the normal variable winning device 37 (step X501; Y), the normal electric power (normal variable winning device 37) is in operation, that is, the normal It is determined whether or not the variable winning device 37 is in an open state in which the game balls can win (step X502). Transition. On the other hand, if the utility power is not in operation (step X502; N), it is determined whether or not the utility power fraud is occurring (step X503).

In determining whether or not fraud is occurring, it is determined that fraud is occurring when the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variable winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the number of fraudulent occurrence determinations (for example, 5). The normal variable winning device 37 cannot win a game ball when it is closed, and can win a game ball only when it is open. Therefore, if a game ball wins in the closed state, it means that some kind of abnormality or dishonesty has occurred, and if there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of fraudulent wins. Then, when the number of fraudulent prizes thus counted is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (upper limit value) for determination of fraud occurrence, it is determined that fraud is occurring.

If the utility power fraud is occurring (step X503; Y), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second starting memory is prevented from being generated any more. In addition, if it is not during the general electric fraud occurrence (step X503; N), prepare a table for setting the information of the hold by the start port 2 (step X504), and perform the special figure start port switch common processing (step X505) to end the starting port switch monitoring process.

[Common process for special figure start switch]
FIG. 15 shows the special figure starting opening switch common processing (steps X498, X505) in the starting opening switch monitoring processing described above. Special figure starting mouth switch common processing, when there is an input of the starting mouth 1 switch 36a and the starting mouth 2 switch 37a, is a process that is performed in common for each input.

In this special figure starting opening switch common processing, first, of the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a, information regarding the number of winnings to the starting opening switch to be monitored is sent to the management device outside the gaming machine 10. is loaded (step X521), the loaded value is updated by +1 (step X522), and it is determined whether the output count overflows (step X523).
If the number of outputs does not overflow (step X523; N), the updated value is saved in the start signal output count area of RWM (step X524), and the special figure hold (start Memory) number, that is, the number of special figure pending (starting memory) to be updated determines whether it is less than the upper limit (here, 4) (step X525). On the other hand, when the number of outputs overflows (step X523; Y), the process proceeds to step X525. Here, the number of output times can be stored up to 255, but if the upper limit is stored, the value after the update is not saved because it loops and becomes 0 due to the +1 update.

And when the special figure reservation number to be updated is not less than the upper limit value (step X525; N), the special figure start opening switch common processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of special figures pending to be updated is less than the upper limit (step X525; 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 X526), save the target starting gate winning flag (step X527). Next, 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 X528), and the jackpot random number prepared in the hardware random number acquisition process is saved in the RWM jackpot random number storage area. (Step X529).

After that, the jackpot symbol random number of the starting switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step X530), and saved in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step X531). Next, the falling lottery random number of the starting switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step X532), and saved in the falling lottery random number storage area of the RWM (step X533).
Next, it is determined whether or not there is a winning to the starting port 2 (normal variable winning device 37) (step X534), and if there is no winning to the starting port 2 (step X534; N), the process proceeds to step X537. On the other hand, in the case of winning to the starting port 2 (step X534; Y), a small winning design random number is extracted and prepared (step X535), and saved in a small winning design random number storage area of RWM (step X536). .

Then, the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are saved in the corresponding RWM variation pattern random number storage area (step X537), and the special figure reservation information determination process (step X538), which is a prefetch process, 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 X539), perform the production command setting process (step X540), and perform the special figure starting opening switch common processing finish.
That is, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 36, and the predetermined random number is used as a first start memory to store up to a predetermined upper limit number. Forms a starting memory means. In addition, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variable winning device 37, and uses the predetermined random number as a second start memory to store up to a predetermined upper limit number. 2 constitute starting memory means.

[Special Figure Reservation Information Judgment Process]
FIG. 16 and FIG. 17 show the special figure reservation information determination process (step X538) in the special figure start opening switch common process described above. 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.

In this special figure reservation information determination process, first, it is determined whether it is during the big hit (during the first special game state) (step X541), and when it is during the big hit (step X541; Y), special figure reservation information determination End the process. On the other hand, when the jackpot is not in progress (step X541; N), the starting opening prize flag saved in step X527 of the special figure starting opening switch common processing is checked, and the winning to the starting opening 1 (starting winning opening 36) is performed. (step X542).

In the case of winning the starting slot 1 (step X542; Y), the process proceeds to step X544 to perform prefetching. On the other hand, if it is not a winning prize to the starting port 1 (step X542; N), it is determined whether it is in the special figure low probability & no time saving (normal game state) (step X543). And, when there is no special figure low probability & time saving (step X543; Y), the special figure reservation information determination process is terminated. That is, in the normal game state, a long variation with a very long variation time (about 10 minutes) is selected as the variation pattern of the special figure 2 variation display game, but in this case, no look-ahead is performed. On the other hand, when there is no special figure low probability & time saving (step X543; N), it is determined whether it is in the special figure high probability (step X544).

When not in the special figure high probability (step X544; N), it moves to step X548. On the other hand, if it is in the special figure high probability (step X544; Y), is the fall lottery random number value prepared in step X532 of the special figure start opening switch common processing within the range of the judgment value of the fall winning? Determine (step X545). Next, a look-ahead falling lottery information command corresponding to the determination result is prepared (step X546), effect command setting processing (step X547) is performed, and a low probability determination flag is prepared (step X548).

Then, a pre-reading big-hit determination process (step X549) is performed to determine whether or not the big-hit is a big-hit depending on whether or not the big-hit random number value matches the big-hit judgment value (low-probability-hit-hit judgment value). When the determination result is a big hit (step X550; Y), a big hit pattern random number check table corresponding to the target starter switch is set (step X551), and prepared in step X530 of the special figure starter switch common processing. Stop symbol information corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number is acquired (step X552), and the process proceeds to step X559. On the other hand, when the determination result is not a big hit (step X550; N), the starting opening winning flag saved in step X527 of the special figure starting opening switch common processing is checked, and starting opening 2 (normal fluctuation winning device 37) (step X553).

In the case of not winning a prize to the starting port 2 (step X553; N), set stop symbol information of a loss (step X558), and shift to step X559. On the other hand, in the case of winning to the starting port 2 (step X553; Y), small hit determination processing (step X554) for determining whether the big hit random value matches the small hit determination value or not. I do. Then, when the determination result is a small hit (step X555; Y), a small hit design random number check table is set (step X556), and a small hit design prepared in step X535 of the special figure start opening switch common processing. Stop symbol information corresponding to the random number is acquired (step X557), and the process proceeds to step X559. On the other hand, when the judgment result is not a small hit (step X555; N), set stop design information of losing (step X558), stop design information acquired at step X552 or X557, or set at step X558 The stopped symbol information is saved in the symbol information area (step X559).

After that, prepare a look-ahead stop symbol command (low probability) corresponding to the target starting port switch and stop symbol information (step X560), and effect command setting processing (step X561).
Next, a high probability determination flag is prepared (step X562), and the prediction big hit determination processing (step X563) determines whether or not the big hit random value matches the big hit determination value (big hit high probability determination value). I do. Then, when the determination result is a big hit (step X564; Y), a big hit pattern random number check table corresponding to the target starter switch is set (step X565), and the special figure starter switch common processing is performed in step X530. stop symbol information corresponding to the prepared jackpot symbol random number is obtained (step X566), and the process proceeds to step X573. On the other hand, when the determination result is not a big hit (step X564; N), the starting opening winning flag saved in step X527 of the special figure starting opening switch common processing is checked, and starting opening 2 (normal fluctuation winning device 37) (step X567).

In the case of not winning a prize to the starting port 2 (step X567; N), set stop symbol information of a loss (step X572), and shift to step X573. On the other hand, in the case of winning to the starting port 2 (step X567; Y), small hit determination processing (step X568) for determining whether or not the big hit random value matches the small hit determination value. I do. Then, when the determination result is a small hit (step X569; Y), a small hit design random number check table is set (step X570), and a small hit design prepared in step X535 of the special figure start opening switch common processing. Stop symbol information corresponding to the random number is acquired (step X571), and the process proceeds to step X573. On the other hand, when the determination result is not a small hit (step X569; N), stop symbol information of loss is set (step X572), and it is determined whether or not special figure high probability is in progress (step X573).

And when it is not in special figure high probability (step X573; N), it transfers to step X575. On the other hand, when it is in the special figure high probability (step X573; Y), the stop design information acquired at step X566 or X571 is stored in the design information area where the stop design information is saved at step X559, or at step X572 The set stop pattern information is overwritten and saved (step X574). It should be noted that the stop symbol information saved in the symbol information area is used for prefetching of variation patterns and the like.

Next, a look-ahead stop symbol command (high probability) corresponding to the target starting port switch and stop symbol information is prepared (step X575), and effect command setting processing (step X576) is performed. Thus, in this embodiment, every time the special figure reservation information determination process is executed, the result determined by the jackpot low probability determination value and the result determined by the jackpot high probability determination value are transmitted to the effect control device 300. be done.
Next, a special figure information setting process (step X577) for setting special figure information, which is a parameter for setting a variation pattern, is performed, and a variation pattern setting process (step X578) for setting the variation mode of the special figure variation display game. I do.
Then, prepare a look-ahead variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number indicating the variation pattern in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game (step X579), perform the production command setting process (step X580), and determine the special figure reservation information. End the process. In addition, the special figure information setting process in step X577 and the variation pattern setting process in step X578 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 prefetch fall lottery information command including the lottery result of the fall lottery for the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory of the lookahead target, and the lookahead stop including the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory of the lookahead target A pattern command and a look-ahead variation pattern command including information on variation patterns in the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory are prepared and transmitted to the effect control device 300.例文帳に追加As a result, the result-related information corresponding to the starting memory (whether or not it will fall (whether the probability state of the big hit shifts from a high probability state to a low probability state (normal probability state)), whether it is a big hit or a small hit, etc. , Variation pattern type) determination result (prefetching result) can be notified to the effect control device 300 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory, especially displayed on the display device 41 It is possible to inform the player of the result related information before the start timing of the special figure fluctuation display game by changing the decoration special figure start memory display to be performed.

That is, the game control device 100 serves as determination means capable of determining the result of the variable display game and the variation mode information before the start of the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start memory means. In addition, the game control device 100 determines the random number stored as the start memory in the start memory means before executing the variable display game based on the start memory (for example, determines whether or not a special result is obtained). form a means of prejudgment. The timing for determining the random value stored in correspondence with 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.

[Look-ahead big hit determination process]
FIG. 18 shows the look-ahead big hit determination process (steps X549, X563) in the special figure reservation information determination process described above. In this look-ahead big-hit determination process, first, the lower limit judgment value of the big-hit judgment value is set (step X581), and it is judged whether the value of the target big-hit random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (step X582). A big hit means that the big hit random number matches the big hit determination value. The jackpot judgment value is a series of multiple values, and when the jackpot random number is equal to or greater than the lower limit judgment value, which is the lower limit value of the jackpot judgment value, and below the upper limit judgment value, which is the upper limit value of the jackpot judgment value , is determined to be a jackpot.

If the value of the jackpot random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (step X582; Y), that is, if it is not a jackpot, a loss is set as the judgment result (step X587), and the look-ahead big-hit judgment processing ends. It should be noted that the loss as a determination result indicates that the lottery for the big win was lost.
On the other hand, when the value of the big hit random number is not less than the lower limit judgment value (step X582; N), it is judged whether the judgment flag is the high probability judgment flag (step X583). If the judgment flag is a high probability judgment flag (step X583; Y), set the upper limit judgment value in the high probability corresponding to the current probability setting value (step X584), the value of the target jackpot random number is the upper limit It is determined whether it is greater than the determination value (step X586). On the other hand, if the judgment flag is not a high probability judgment flag (step X583; N), that is, if it is a low probability judgment flag, an upper limit judgment value in low probability corresponding to the current probability set value is set (step X585). ), it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is greater than the upper limit determination value (step X586).

If the value of the jackpot random number is greater than the upper limit judgment value (step X586; Y), that is, if it is not a jackpot, the judgment result is set to be lost (step X587), and the prefetch big hit judgment processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the jackpot random number is not greater than the upper limit judgment value (step X586; N), that is, if the game is a jackpot, a jackpot is set as the judgment result (step X588), and the look-ahead big-hit judgment processing ends.

[Special figure 1 game processing]
FIG. 19 shows the special figure 1 game process (step X112) in the timer interrupt process described above. In the special figure 1 game process, the control of the whole process related to the special figure 1 variation display game and the setting of the special figure 1 display are performed. In this special figure 1 game processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 interruption flag which is set when the special figure 1 variation display game is interrupted is set (step Y100). The special figure 1 variation display game is performed when the result of the special figure 2 variation display game is the second special result (minor win) during execution of the special figure 1 variation display game and the second special game state is executed. , is interrupted during execution of the second special game state.

If the special figure 1 interruption flag is not set (step Y100; N), that is, if the special figure 1 variation display game is not interrupted, the process proceeds to step Y101, and the subsequent special figure 1 variation display Perform processing related to the game. On the other hand, if the special figure 1 suspension flag is set (step Y100; Y), that is, if the special figure 1 variation display game is suspended, the processing relating to the special figure 1 variation display game of steps Y101 to Y115 is performed. Without performing, the process proceeds to step Y116. As a result, while the special figure 1 variation display game is interrupted, the special figure 1 variation display game does not progress (the special figure 1 game processing timer is not updated), and only the variation display continues.

In the processing relating to the special figure 1 variation display game, first, the special game state is executed based on whether the special figure 2 is a big hit/minor win, that is, the result of the special figure 2 variation display game is a big win or a small win. It is determined whether it is inside (step Y101). And when it is during the big hit/minor hit of the special figure 2 (step Y101; Y), it transfers to step Y104. On the other hand, if the special figure 2 big hit/small hit is not in progress (step Y101; N), the big winning opening switch monitoring process (step Y102) is performed, and the specific area switch monitoring process (step Y103) is performed.

In the big winning opening switch monitoring process, the game ball is detected by the big winning opening switch 38a provided in the first special variable winning device 38 and the big winning opening switch 39a provided in the second special variable winning device 39. To monitor and set a large winning opening count command to be transmitted to the production control device 300 based on the winning of the large winning opening, and to close the large winning opening when a prescribed number of winnings have been made to the large winning opening. process. In the special figure 1 game processing, the special game state executed based on the result of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game being a big win is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game result is performed. As for the special game state which is executed based on the big hit or the small hit, the big winning opening switch monitoring process is performed in the special figure 2 game process which will be described later.
In the specific area switch monitoring process, the detection of the game ball by the specific area switch 38d provided in the first special variable winning device 38 is monitored, and the game ball is specified based on the inflow of the game ball into the specific area (probability operation area). Perform processing to set the region passing flag. A special game state is generated based on the fact that the specific area passing flag is set.

Then, if the special figure 1 game processing timer is not 0, it is updated by -1 (step Y104), and it is determined whether the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is 0 (step Y105). Then, when the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is not 0 (step Y105; N), that is, when the time is not up, the process proceeds to step Y116. Also, when the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is 0 (step Y105; Y), that is, when the time has expired or has already timed up, the processing corresponding to the special figure 1 game processing number is branched. The special-figure 1 game sequence branch table to be referred to is set in the register (step Y106). Then, using the table, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure 1 game process number is acquired (step Y107), and the subroutine call by the special figure 1 game process number is performed (step Y108).

At step Y108, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "0", the start of variation of the special figure 1 variation display game is monitored, and the setting of the variation start of the special figure 1 variation display game, the setting of the effect, and the special Performs special figure 1 normal processing (step Y109) for setting information necessary for performing processing during FIG. 1 fluctuation.
At step Y108, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "1", the setting of the stop display time of the special figure 1, the setting of the information necessary for performing the special figure 1 display process, etc. 1 During fluctuation processing (step Y110) is performed.
In step Y108, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "2", if the game result of the special figure 1 variation display game is a big hit, setting a fanfare command according to the kind of big win, Processing during special figure 1 display (step Y111) for setting fanfare time according to the large winning opening opening pattern and setting information necessary for performing processing during fanfare/interval.

In step Y108, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "3", the setting of the opening time of the big winning opening, 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 opening, etc. Perform fanfare/interval processing (step Y112).
In step Y108, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "4", if the jackpot round is not the final round, the interval command is set, and if the final round, the ending command is set; A large winning opening opening process (step Y113) for setting information necessary for performing the remaining ball process is performed.

In step Y108, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "5", if the big winning round is the final round, processing for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the big winning opening, and special figure 1 processing A big winning hole remaining ball process (step Y114) for setting information necessary for performing the big win end process is performed.
At step Y108, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "6", special figure 1 jackpot end processing (step Y115) for setting information necessary for performing special figure 1 normal processing (step Y109) I do.

After that, prepare a special figure 1 variation control table for controlling variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step Y116), perform symbol variation control processing related to the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step Y117), lever solenoid A lever solenoid control process (step Y118) for controlling the operation of 38f is performed, and the special figure 1 game process is terminated. This special figure 1 game process constitutes a process of performing a series of execution control relating to the first variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game).

[Tokuzu 2 game processing]
20 and 21 show the special figure 2 game processing (step X113) in the timer interrupt processing described above. In the special figure 2 game processing, the control of the whole process related to the special figure 2 variation display game and the setting of the special figure 2 display are performed. The special figure 2 game process basically performs the same processing as the above-described special figure 1 game process for the special figure 2.

In this special figure 2 game processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 is a big hit, that is, whether a special game state is being executed based on the fact that the result of the special figure 1 variation display game is a big hit (step Y131). And when it is during the big hit of special figure 1 (step Y131; Y), it transfers to step Y134. Also, when the special figure 1 jackpot is not in progress (step Y131; N), the big winning opening switch monitoring process (step Y132) is performed, and the specific area switch monitoring process (step Y133) is performed.

In the big winning opening switch monitoring process, the game ball is detected by the big winning opening switch 38a provided in the first special variable winning device 38 and the big winning opening switch 39a provided in the second special variable winning device 39. To monitor and set a large winning opening count command to be transmitted to the production control device 300 based on the winning of the large winning opening, and to close the large winning opening when a prescribed number of winnings have been made to the large winning opening. process. In the special figure 2 game processing, the special game state executed based on the result of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game being a big win or a small win is subjected to a big winning opening switch monitoring process, and the special figure 1 fluctuation display is performed. As for the special game state which is executed based on the result of the game being a big hit, the big winning opening switch monitoring process is performed in the above-described special figure 1 game process.
In the specific area switch monitoring process, the detection of the game ball by the specific area switch 38d provided in the first special variable winning device 38 is monitored, and the game ball is specified based on the inflow of the game ball into the specific area (probability operation area). Perform processing to set the region passing flag. A special game state is generated based on the fact that the specific area passing flag is set.

Then, if the special figure 2 game processing timer is not 0, it is updated by -1 (step Y134), and it is determined whether the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0 (step Y135). Then, when the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is not 0 (step Y135; N), that is, when the time is not up, the process proceeds to step Y153. Also, if the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0 (step Y135; Y), that is, if the time has expired or has already timed up, the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0. (step Y136).

If the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is not 0 (step Y136; N), the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is updated by -1 (step Y137), and the special figure 2 game processing timer area is extended. The variable timer value (for example, 60000 msec) is saved (step Y138), and the process proceeds to step Y153.
In order to prevent the player from intentionally executing the special figure 2 variation display game with a high probability of occurrence of small hits in the normal game state, the variation time of the special figure 2 variation display game in the normal game state is very long. (for example, 10 minutes). However, since the area that can be used as the special figure 2 game processing timer is limited, it is difficult to measure the fluctuation time at once even if the upper limit value is set as the timer initial value. Therefore, the fluctuation time is measured by a plurality of times of timing using the number of repetitions, which is the number of times of timing for a specified time (for example, 60000 ms).

If the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0 (step Y136; Y), the special figure 2 game sequence branch table referred to for branching to the process corresponding to the special figure 2 game processing number is stored in the register. Set (step Y139). Then, using the table, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure 2 game process number is acquired (step Y140), and the subroutine call by the special figure 2 game process number is performed (step Y141).

At step Y141, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "0", monitor the start of variation of the special figure 2 variation display game, set the variation start of the special figure 2 variation display game, set the effect, Performs special figure 2 normal processing (step Y142) for setting information necessary for performing FIG. 2 fluctuation processing.
At step Y141, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "1", the setting of the stop display time of the special figure 2, the setting of the information necessary for performing the special figure 2 display process, etc. 2 A process during fluctuation (step Y143) is performed.
In step Y141, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "2", if the game result of the special figure 2 variation display game is a big hit, setting a fanfare command according to the kind of big win, Processing during special figure 2 display (step Y144) for setting fanfare time according to the big winning opening opening pattern, setting information necessary for performing processing during fanfare/interval, etc. is performed.

At step Y141, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "3", the setting of the opening time of the large winning opening, the update of the number of times of opening, the setting of information necessary for performing the processing during the opening of the large winning opening, etc. Perform fanfare/interval processing (step Y145).
In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "4", if the big hit round is not the final round, the interval command is set, and if it is the final round, the ending command is set; A large winning opening opening process (step Y146) for setting information necessary for performing the remaining ball process is performed.

In step Y141, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "5", if the big winning round is the final round, processing for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the big winning opening, and special figure 2 processing are performed. A big winning hole remaining ball process (step Y147) for setting information necessary for performing the big win end process is performed.
At step Y141, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "6", special figure 2 big hit end processing (step Y148) for setting information necessary for performing special figure 2 normal processing (step Y108) I do.

In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "7", the opening time and opening pattern of the big winning opening when a small win occurs, the setting of the fanfare command, and the processing during the small win are performed. In the small hit fanfare processing (step Y149) for setting the information necessary for .
At step Y141, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "8", a small hit middle process (step Y150) for setting the information necessary for setting the ending command and performing the small hit remaining ball process, etc. conduct.

In step Y141, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "9", processing for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls that have won the prize in the big winning opening during the small winning middle processing, or ending the small winning Small hit remaining ball processing (step Y151) for setting information necessary for processing is performed.
At step Y141, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "10", the special figure 2 small hit end processing (step Y152) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure 2 normal processing is performed.

After that, prepare a special figure 2 variation control table for controlling the variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step Y153), perform symbol variation control processing related to the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step Y154), lever solenoid A lever solenoid control process (step Y155) for controlling the operation of 38f is performed, and the special figure 2 game process is terminated. This special figure 2 game process constitutes a process of performing a series of execution control regarding the second variation display game (special figure 2 variation display game). The above special figure 2 game processing basically performs the same processing as the above-mentioned special figure 1 game process for special figure 2, and in the following description, special figure 1 game processing and special figure 2 game processing corresponding processing will be described in parallel.

[Special figure 1 normal processing]
FIG. 22 shows the special figure 1 normal process (step Y109) in the special figure 1 game process described above. In this special figure 1 normal processing, first, it is determined whether special figure 1 can start to fluctuate (step Y201). The state in which the special figure 1 can start to fluctuate in this determination means that it is not between the stop of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, which is a big hit or a small hit, and the end of the special game state. In addition, it is in a state where the fluctuation cannot be started even during the execution of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game or during the special game state based on the special figure 1 fluctuation display game, but in that case the special figure 1 normal processing is not executed. , it is not necessary to make a decision here.

If the special figure 1 is not able to start fluctuation (step Y201; N), set "0" as the special figure 1 game processing number (step Y216), and save the processing number in the special figure 1 game processing number area. (Step Y217), end the special figure 1 normal processing. Also, when the special figure 1 can start to fluctuate (step Y201; Y), it is determined whether the left-handed instruction notification has been completed, that is, whether the left-handed instruction notification flag is set (step Y202).
If the instruction to hit left has been notified (step Y202; Y), the process proceeds to step Y206. If the left-handed instruction has not been notified (step Y202; N), a left-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step Y203), effect command setting processing (step Y204) is performed, and a left-handed instruction notification flag is set. (step Y205). The left-handed instruction notification flag is designed to be cleared when the specific game state ends, and thereby the left-handed instruction notification is performed when shifting to the normal game state.

Next, it is determined whether the special figure 1 reservation number is 0 (step Y206), and when the special figure 1 reservation number is 0 (step Y206; Y), the process proceeds to step Y216. Also, if the special figure 1 pending number is not 0 (step Y206; N), prepare a fluctuation start probability information command corresponding to the current probability state (step Y207), and perform the production command setting process (step Y208). . After that, a special figure 1 variation start process (step Y209) for setting information about the special figure 1 variation display game is performed, and a decorative special figure 1 reserved number command corresponding to the special figure 1 reserved number is prepared (step Y210 ), effect command setting processing (step Y211) is performed. In addition, at the time of performing the processing (step Y210) for preparing the decorative special figure pending number command, the subtraction of the special figure 1 pending number based on the start of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is not performed, and the current special figure 1 pending We are preparing a pending number command corresponding to the special figure 1 pending number minus 1 from the number. Thereafter, a command for the number of remaining games corresponding to the number of time reduction fluctuations is prepared (step Y212), and effect command setting processing (step Y213) is performed.

Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation is set in the special figure status area (information addition) (step Y214). Here, the special figure status indicates the state of the special figure variation display game, and any one of 0 to 5 is set. Special figure status 0 indicates a state in which neither special figure 1 variation display game nor special figure 2 variation display game is executed, special figure status 1 indicates a state in which only special figure 1 variation display game is being performed, The special figure status 2 indicates a state in which only the special figure 2 variation display game is being executed. In addition, the special figure status 3 indicates a state in which both the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game are being executed, and the special figure status 4 indicates a first special game state which is a special game state based on a big hit. It indicates that there is, and the special figure status 5 indicates that it is the second special game state which is a special game state based on a small hit. Since the special figure 1 variable display game is started here, 1 or 3 is set as the special figure status. After that, the special figure 1 fluctuating process transition setting process (step Y215) is performed, and the special figure 1 usual process is terminated.

[Special figure 2 normal processing]
FIG. 23 shows the special figure 2 normal process (step Y142) in the special figure 2 game process described above. In this special figure 2 normal processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 can start to fluctuate (step Y221). The state in which the special figure 2 can start varying in this determination means that it is not between the stop of the variation of the special figure 1 variation display game that becomes a big hit and the end of the special game state. It should be noted that while the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is being executed and the special game state based on the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is in a state where fluctuation cannot be started, in that case the special figure 2 normal processing is not executed. , it is not necessary to make a decision here.

If the special figure 2 is not able to start fluctuation (step Y221; N), set "0" as the special figure 2 game processing number (step Y238), save the processing number in the special figure 2 game processing number area (Step Y239), end the special figure 2 normal processing. Also, when the special figure 2 can start to fluctuate (step Y221; Y), it is determined whether the number of special figure 2 reservations is 0 (step Y222).

And, if the special figure 2 pending number is not 0 (step Y222; N), prepare the fluctuation start probability information command corresponding to the current probability state (step Y223), and perform the production command setting process (step Y224). . After that, special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step Y225) for setting information related to special figure 2 fluctuation display game is performed, and decoration special figure 2 reservation number command corresponding to special figure 2 reservation number is prepared (step Y226 ), effect command setting processing (step Y227) is performed. In addition, at the time of performing the processing (step Y226) to prepare the decorative special figure pending number command, the subtraction of the special figure 2 pending number based on the start of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is not performed, and the current special figure 2 pending We are preparing a pending number command corresponding to the special figure 2 pending number minus 1 from the number. Thereafter, a command for the number of remaining games corresponding to the number of time reduction fluctuations is prepared (step Y228), and effect command setting processing (step Y229) is performed.

Next, the special figure 2 is set in the special figure status area (information addition) (step Y230). Since the special figure 2 variable display game is started here, 2 or 3 is set as the special figure status. After that, the special figure 2 fluctuating process shift setting process (step Y231) is performed, and the special figure 2 usual process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the special figure 2 reservation number is 0 (step Y222; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 1 reservation number is 0 (step Y232). And, if the special figure 1 pending number is 0 (step Y232; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 1 is fluctuating (step Y233). Then, when the special figure 1 is not fluctuating (step Y233; N), it is determined whether the customer waiting demonstration has started (step Y234), and when it has not started (step Y234; N), customer waiting Perform processing related to setting the state. Also, if the special figure 1 pending number is not 0 (step Y232; N), if the special figure 1 is fluctuating (step Y233; Y) or if the customer waiting demonstration has already started (step Y234; Y) goes to step Y238.

In the processing for setting the customer waiting state, first, a customer waiting demonstration flag is set in the customer waiting demonstration flag area (step Y235), a customer waiting demonstration command corresponding to the current probability state is prepared (step Y236), and a presentation is performed. Command setting processing (step Y237) is performed, and the process proceeds to step Y238. By making the customer waiting demo command correspond to the current probability state, it is possible to display different customer waiting screens according to the probability state.

In addition, when the production control device 300 is restarted for some reason, the production control device 300 without a backup function loses information on the game state, so that it becomes impossible to perform an appropriate production. By making the waiting demo command correspond to the current probability state, it is possible to perform an effect according to the game state from the reception of this command, and it is possible to prevent the transmission of the probability information command based on the change in the game state. It is possible to return to the performance corresponding to the game state earlier than waiting.

In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game can be executed at the same time, and it is conceivable that the probability state changes depending on the processing of the special figure 1 variation display game. Therefore, the variation start probability information command is transmitted each time the special figure variation display game is started (steps Y207, Y223). As a result, the effect control device 300 can perform an appropriate effect in accordance with the game state.

Further, by transmitting the fluctuation start probability information command each time the special figure fluctuation display game is started, even if the production control device 300 is restarted, the production corresponding to the game state can be performed from the reception of this command. can return to the performance corresponding to the game state earlier than waiting for transmission of the probability information command based on the change of the game state. In addition, the customer waiting demo command and the fluctuation start probability information command may include other information for returning to the effect corresponding to the game state when the effect control device 300 is restarted.

[Special figure 1 fluctuation start process]
FIG. 24(a) shows the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step Y209) in the special figure 1 normal processing described above. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game. In this special figure 1 fluctuation start process, first, the special figure 1 information setting flag used for sorting the fluctuation pattern in the special figure reservation information determination process is set (step Y241). Next, load a random number from the RWM special figure 1 fall lottery random number storage area (for the reservation number 1) and prepare it (step Y242), and clear the special figure 1 fall lottery random number storage area (for the reservation number 1) to 0 (Step Y243), a drop lottery process (step Y244) is performed to draw a lottery for the transition from the high probability state to the low probability state. It should be noted that the reservation number 1 use is an area that stores information (random numbers, etc.) about the special figure start memory of which digestion order is the first (here the first among the special figures 1).

Next, the big hit flag 1 setting process (step Y245) for setting the losing information or the big hit information as the result information of the special figure 1 variation display game is performed, and the special figure 1 stop related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop pattern (symbol information) is performed. Design setting processing (step Y246) is performed. Then, to perform a special figure 1 information setting process (step Y247) for setting the special figure information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern, and to refer to various information regarding the setting of the variation pattern of the special figure 1 variation display game Prepare a special figure 1 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which the information of is set (step Y248).

After that, a special figure 1 variation pattern setting process (step Y249) for setting a variation pattern which is a variation mode in the special figure 1 variation display game is performed, and variation start information setting for setting information on the start of variation of the special figure 1 variation display game Processing (step Y250) is performed, and time reduction variation frequency update processing (step Y251) is performed. Next, set "1" for special figure 1 fluctuation processing as the processing number (step Y252), and save the processing number in the special figure game processing number area (step Y253).

Next, the customer waiting demonstration flag area is cleared (step Y254), and a signal relating to the start of variation of special symbol 1 (for example, a signal during special symbol 1 variation is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y255). After that, save the fluctuating flag in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step Y256), and the initial value ( Here, 100 ms) is saved (step Y257), the initial value (here, "0" indicating a blank design) is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern number area (step Y258), special figure 1 fluctuation start processing exit.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation start process]
FIG. 24(b) shows the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step Y225) in the special figure 2 normal processing described above. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game. In this special figure 2 fluctuation start process, first, the special figure 2 information setting flag used for sorting the fluctuation pattern in the special figure reservation information determination process is set (step Y261). Next, load a random number from the RWM special figure 2 fall lottery random number storage area (for the reservation number 1) and prepare it (step Y262), and clear the special figure 2 fall lottery random number storage area (for the reservation number 1) to 0 (Step Y263), a drop lottery process (step Y264) is performed to draw a lottery for the transition from the high-probability state to the low-probability state. It should be noted that the reserved number 1 use is an area that stores information (random numbers, etc.) about the special figure start memory of which digestion order is the first (here, the first among the special figures 2).

Next, the big hit flag 2 setting process (step Y265) for setting the loss information, the big hit information or the small hit information as the result information of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is performed, and the special figure 2 stop pattern (symbol information) is set. Special figure 2 stop design setting processing (step Y266) it does. Then, to perform the special figure 2 information setting process (step Y267) for setting the special figure information which is the parameter for setting the variation pattern, and to refer to various information related to the setting of the variation pattern of the special figure 2 variation display game Prepare a special figure 2 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which the information of is set (step Y268).

After that, the special figure 2 variation pattern setting process (step Y269) for setting the variation pattern which is the variation mode in the special figure 2 variation display game is performed, and the variation start information setting for setting the information of the variation start of the special figure 2 variation display game Processing (step Y270) is performed, and time shortening fluctuation start update processing (step Y271) is performed. Next, set "1" for special figure 2 fluctuating processing as the processing number (step Y272), and save the processing number in the special figure game processing number area (step Y273).

Next, the customer waiting demonstration flag area is cleared (step Y274), and a signal relating to the start of fluctuation of the special symbol 2 (for example, the special symbol 2 fluctuation signal is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y275). After that, save the fluctuating flag in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step Y276), and in the special figure 2 blinking control timer area flashing control timer (blinking cycle timer of the special figure 2 indicator 52) initial value Here, 100 ms) is saved (step Y277), the initial value (here, "0" indicating a blank design) is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern number area (step Y278), special figure 2 fluctuation start processing exit.

In addition, when selecting the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game in the special figure 1 variation start process and the special figure 2 variation start process described above, the information of the set probability setting value may be referred to. As a result, it is possible to execute an effect of suggesting or notifying the probability setting value, such as selecting a variation pattern according to the probability setting value or changing the selection probability of the variation pattern according to the probability setting value.

[Fall lottery process]
FIG. 25 shows the falling lottery process (steps Y244, Y264) performed in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process. In this falling lottery process, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure high probability is in effect (step Y581), and if not in the special figure high probability (step Y581; N), the falling lottery process is terminated. In addition, when the special figure high probability is in progress (step Y581; Y), it is determined whether or not the fall lottery random number value of the object is less than the fall lottery lower limit judgment value (step Y582). Winning the fall lottery means that the fall lottery random number matches the fall lottery determination value. The drop lottery determination value is a plurality of continuous values, and the fall lottery random number is equal to or greater than the drop lottery lower limit determination value, which is the lower limit value of the fall lottery determination value, and is the upper limit value of the fall lottery determination value. If it is equal to or less than the upper limit judgment value, it is judged that the fall lottery has been won.

If the drop lottery random number is less than the drop lottery lower limit judgment value (step Y582; Y), that is, if the drop lottery is not won, the drop lottery process is terminated. In this case, the high probability state is maintained. On the other hand, if the fall lottery random number value is not less than the fall lottery lower limit judgment value (step Y582; N), it is determined whether the target fall lottery random number value is greater than the fall lottery upper limit judgment value (step Y583).
If the drop lottery random number is greater than the drop lottery upper limit judgment value (step Y583; Y), that is, if the drop lottery is not won, the drop lottery process is terminated. In this case, the high probability state is maintained. On the other hand, if the drop lottery random number is not greater than the drop lottery upper limit judgment value (step X583; N), that is, if the drop lottery is won, a process for shifting to the low probability state is performed.

In the processing for transitioning to the low probability state, first, a signal regarding high probability termination is saved in the external information output data area (step Y584). Here, the big win 2 signal is set to ON, and the big win 4 signal is set to OFF. Next, the signal regarding the end of high probability & time saving is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y585). Here, the special symbol 1 high probability state signal is OFF, the special symbol 2 high probability state signal is OFF, the special symbol 1 variation time reduction state signal is OFF, and the special symbol 2 variation time reduction state signal is OFF.
Then, the signal relating to the instruction to hit to the left is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y586), and the number without time saving is saved in the game state display number area (step Y587). After that, save the special figure low probability & no time saving flag in the special figure game mode flag area (step Y588), and end the falling lottery process. As a result, the low-probability state and general/universal electric power non-supported state are established, and the state shifts to the normal game state. Information on the end of the high probability state and the end of the general electric support is transmitted to the production control device 300, and the production control device 300 performs processing such as changing the production mode based on this information.

[Big hit flag 1 setting process]
FIG. 26(a) shows the big hit flag 1 setting process (step Y245) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process described above. In this jackpot flag 1 setting process, first, deviation information is saved in the jackpot flag 1 area (step Y281). Next, load a jackpot random number from the RWM special figure 1 jackpot random number storage area (for reservation number 1) and prepare it (step Y282), and clear the special figure 1 jackpot random number storage area (for reservation number 1) to 0 ( Step Y283).

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag 2, which is the jackpot decision result of the special figure 2 variable display game being executed, is a jackpot (step Y284), and if it is a jackpot (step Y284; Y), the jackpot flag 1 is set. End the process. That is, both the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game which are executed at the same time are not regarded as a big hit. If it is not a big hit (step Y284; N), a big hit determination process (step Y285) is performed to determine whether or not it is a big hit according to whether the obtained big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value.

Then, when the determination result of the big hit determination process (step Y285) is a big hit (step Y286; Y), the big hit information is overwritten and saved in the big hit flag 1 area where the loss information is saved in step Y281 (step Y287), the jackpot flag 1 setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination process (step Y285) is not a big hit (step Y286; N), the big hit flag 1 setting process is terminated. In this case, the winning information is saved in the jackpot flag 1 area.

[Big hit flag 2 setting process]
FIG. 26(b) shows the big hit flag 2 setting process (step Y265) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process described above. In this big-hit flag 2 setting process, first, deviation information is saved in the small-hit flag 2 area (step Y291), and deviation information is saved in the big-hit flag 2 area (step Y292). Next, load the jackpot random number from the RWM special figure 2 jackpot random number storage area (for the number of reservations 1) and prepare it (step Y293), and clear the special figure 2 jackpot random number storage area (for the number 1 reservation) to 0 ( step Y294).

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag 1, which is the jackpot decision result of the special figure 1 variation display game being executed, is a jackpot (step Y295), and if it is a jackpot (step Y295; Y), the process proceeds to step Y299. do. That is, both the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game which are executed at the same time are not regarded as a big hit. If it is not a big hit (step Y295; N), a big hit determination process (step Y296) is performed to determine whether or not the big hit is a big hit according to whether or not the acquired big hit random number matches the big hit determination value.
Then, when the determination result of the big hit determination process (step Y296) is a big hit (step Y297; Y), the big hit information is overwritten and saved in the big hit flag 2 area where the loss information is saved in step Y292 (step Y298), the big hit flag 2 setting process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination process (step Y296) is not a big hit (step Y297; N), it is determined whether or not it is a small hit depending on whether the acquired big hit random number matches the small hit determination value. A small hit determination process (step Y299) is performed.
Then, when the judgment result of the small hit determination process (step Y299) is a small hit (step Y300; Y), the small hit flag 2 area where the loss information is saved in step Y291 is overwritten with the small hit information. Save (step Y301) and end the jackpot flag 2 setting process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the small hit determination process (step Y299) is not a small hit (step Y300; N), the big hit flag 2 setting process is terminated. In this case, the loss information is saved in the big hit flag 2 area and the small hit flag 2 area.

[Jackpot determination process]
FIG. 27 shows the jackpot determination processing (steps Y285 and Y296) in the jackpot flag 1 setting processing and the jackpot flag 2 setting processing described above. In this jackpot determination process, first, a lower limit determination value of the jackpot determination value is set (step Y311), and it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step Y312). A big hit means that the big hit random number matches the big hit determination value. The jackpot judgment value is a series of multiple values, and when the jackpot random number is equal to or greater than the lower limit judgment value, which is the lower limit value of the jackpot judgment value, and below the upper limit judgment value, which is the upper limit value of the jackpot judgment value , is determined to be a jackpot.

If the value of the jackpot random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (step Y312; Y), that is, if it is not a jackpot, a loss is set as the judgment result (step Y317), and the jackpot judgment process ends. It should be noted that the loss as a determination result indicates that the lottery for the big win was lost. On the other hand, when the value of the jackpot random number is not less than the lower limit judgment value (step Y312; N), it is judged whether it is in the special figure high probability (step Y313).

Then, if it is in the special high probability (step Y313; Y), set the upper limit judgment value in the high probability corresponding to the current probability setting value (step Y314), the value of the target jackpot random number is the upper limit It is determined whether it is greater than the determination value (step Y316). Also, if it is not in the special high probability (step Y313; N), set the upper limit judgment value in the low probability corresponding to the current probability setting value (step Y315), the value of the target jackpot random number is the upper limit judgment It is determined whether it is larger than the value (step Y316).

If the value of the jackpot random number is greater than the upper limit judgment value (step Y316; Y), that is, if it is not a jackpot, the judgment result is set to be a loss (step Y317), and the jackpot judgment process is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the jackpot random number is not greater than the upper limit judgment value (step Y316; N), that is, if the game is a jackpot, a jackpot is set as the judgment result (step Y318), and the jackpot judgment process ends.

[Small hit determination process]
FIG. 28 shows the small hit determination process (step Y299) in the above-described big hit flag 2 setting process. In this small hit determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the target big hit random number is less than the small hit lower limit determination value (step Y321). It should be noted that the small hit means that the big hit random number (the same random number as the big hit determination) matches the small hit determination value. The small hit judgment value is a plurality of continuous values, and the jackpot random number is equal to or higher than the lower limit judgment value, which is the lower limit value of the small hit judgment value, and is below the upper limit judgment value, which is the upper limit value of the small hit judgment value. In some cases, it is determined to be a small hit. Also, the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value do not overlap.

If the value of the big hit random number is less than the small hit lower limit judgment value (step Y321; Y), that is, if it is not a small hit, a loss is set as the judgment result (step Y323), and the small hit judgment process ends. It should be noted that the loss as a determination result indicates that the lottery for the small prize was lost. Also, when the value of the jackpot random number is not less than the small hit lower limit judgment value (step Y321; N), it is determined whether the target jackpot random number value is greater than the small hit upper limit judgment value (step Y322).

If the value of the big hit random number is greater than the small hit upper limit judgment value (step Y322; Y), that is, if it is not a small hit, set a loss as the judgment result (step Y323), and finish the small hit judgment process. Also, if the value of the big hit random number is not greater than the small hit upper limit judgment value (step Y322; N), that is, if it is a small hit, set the small hit as the judgment result (step Y324), and perform the small hit judgment process. finish.

[Special figure 1 stop pattern setting process]
FIG. 29 shows the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step Y246) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process described above. In this special figure 1 stop design setting process, first, it is determined whether the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step Y331), and if it is a big hit (step Y331; Y), the special figure 1 big hit pattern random number storage area (reservation number 1 ) to load the jackpot pattern random number (step Y332). Next, a special figure 1 jackpot design table is set (step Y333), a stop design number corresponding to the loaded jackpot design random number is acquired and saved in a special figure 1 stop design save area (step Y334). A jackpot type is selected by this process. In addition, the reason why the stop pattern of the special figure 1 variable display game is saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol save area instead of the special figure 1 stop symbol area is when a special result is derived in the special figure 2 variable display game. This is because there is a possibility that it will be forcibly changed to an out-of-order result.

After that, the special figure 1 big hit stop design information table is set (step Y335), the stop design pattern corresponding to the stop design number is acquired and saved in the special figure 1 stop design pattern area (step Y336). 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 time reduction determination data corresponding to the stop design number is acquired and saved in the time reduction determination data area (step Y337), the round number upper limit information corresponding to the stop design number is acquired, and the special figure 1 round number Save in the upper limit value information area (step Y338), acquire the large winning opening opening information corresponding to the stop pattern number, save it in the special figure 1 large winning opening opening information area (step Y339), and proceed to step Y340. . These pieces of information are for setting the mode of execution of the special game state.

On the other hand, if it is not a big hit (step Y331; N), the stop pattern number at the time of loss is saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol save area (step Y344), and the losing stop symbol pattern is saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol pattern area. Save (step Y345). Next, a decorative special figure 1 command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared and saved in the decorative special figure 1 command area (step Y340). Thereby, the stop pattern corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is set. Thereafter, effect command setting processing (step Y341) is performed. Thereby, the decoration special figure 1 command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later. Then, the symbol data corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y342), the special figure 1 jackpot symbol random number storage area (for reserved number 1) is cleared to 0 (step Y343), and the special figure 1 Stop symbol setting process is terminated.

[Special figure 2 stop pattern setting process]
FIG. 30 shows the special figure 2 stop design setting process (step Y266) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process described above. In addition, the special figure 2 stop design setting process performs the same processing as the special figure 1 stop design setting process for the special figure 2. In this special figure 2 stop pattern setting process, first, it is determined whether the big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step Y361), and if it is a big hit (step Y361; Y), the special figure 2 big hit pattern random number storage area (reservation number 1 ) to load the jackpot pattern random number (step Y362). Next, the special figure 2 big hit design table is set (step Y363), the stop design number corresponding to the loaded big hit design random number is obtained and saved in the special figure 2 stop design save area (step Y364). A jackpot type is selected by this process. In addition, the stop pattern of the special figure 2 variable display game is saved in the special figure 2 stop symbol save area instead of the special figure 2 stop symbol area, when the special result is derived in the special figure 1 variable display game This is because there is a possibility that it will be forcibly changed to an out-of-order result.

After that, the special figure 2 big hit stop design information table is set (step Y365), the stop design pattern corresponding to the stop design number is acquired and saved in the special figure 2 stop design pattern area (step Y366). 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 time reduction determination data corresponding to the stop design number is acquired and saved in the time reduction determination data area (step Y367), the round number upper limit information corresponding to the stop design number is acquired, and the special figure 2 round number Save in the upper limit value information area (step Y368), acquire the large winning opening opening information corresponding to the stop pattern number, save it in the special figure 2 large winning opening opening information area (step Y369), and proceed to step Y370. . These pieces of information are for setting the mode of execution of the special game state.

On the other hand, when it is not a big hit (step Y361; N), it is determined whether the small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step Y375), and when it is a small hit (step Y375; Y), the special figure 2 small hit pattern random number A small hit design random number is loaded from the storage area (for the number of reservations 1) (step Y376). Next, a special figure 2 small hit design table is set (step Y377), a stop design number corresponding to the loaded small hit design random number is acquired and saved in a special figure 2 stop design save area (step Y378). 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 special figure 2 stop design pattern area (step Y379), and the process proceeds to step Y370.

Also, if the small hit flag 2 is not a small hit (step Y375; N), the stop pattern number at the time of loss is saved in the special figure 2 stop pattern withdrawal area (step Y380), and the losing stop pattern pattern is a special figure. 2 Save in the stop symbol pattern area (step Y381). Next, prepare a decoration special figure 2 command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern and save it in the decoration special figure 2 command area (step Y370). Thereby, the stop pattern corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is set. Thereafter, effect command setting processing (step Y371) is performed. Thereby, the decoration special figure 2 command is transmitted to the production control device 300 later. Then, the symbol data corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y372), the special figure 2 jackpot symbol random number storage area (for the reserved number 1) is cleared to 0 (step Y373), and the special figure 2 The small hit symbol random number storage area (for the reserved number 1) is cleared to 0 (step Y374), and the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process is terminated.

Information about the start of the special figure variation display game is set by the above processing. That is, the game control device 100, based on the first start memory stored in the first start memory means, stores the result and the change mode information of the first change display game (special figure 1 change display game) in the first change display game. It constitutes a first decision means capable of making a decision before the start of . In addition, the game control device 100, based on the second start memory stored in the second start memory means, stores the result and the change mode information of the second change display game (special figure 2 change display game) in the second change display game It forms a second decision means which can be decided before the start of . Also, the game control device 100 serves as variation pattern determination means capable of determining the variation pattern of the identification information to be executed in the variation display game based on the determination information in the start memory.

From the above, the start winning opening 36 is disposed at a position where the game ball launched to one side of the game area 32 can win, and the normal variable winning device 37 is configured to is placed at a position where a prize can be won, and the variation mode information of the variable display game includes information about the variable time that can specify the execution time of the variable display game, and the second decision in the normal state (normal game state) the variation time that can be determined by the means as the variation time of the second variation display game is longer than the variation time that can be determined as the variation time of the first variation display game by the first determination means; Become.

Then, the information about the start of these special figure fluctuation display games is later transmitted to the effect control device 300, and in the effect control device 300, based on the reception of the information about the start of the special figure fluctuation display game, according to the determined variation pattern Set the detailed production contents in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game. The information about the start of these special figure fluctuation display games includes a decoration special figure reservation number command including information about the number of starting memories (number of reservations), a decoration special figure command including information about the stop pattern, and a variation of the special figure fluctuation display game Examples include variation commands containing information about patterns. In addition, by transmitting the decoration special figure command earlier than the variation command, the processing in the production control device 300 can be efficiently advanced.

That is, the game control device 100 constitutes a first variable display game execution control means capable of controlling the execution of the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) based on the determination result of the first determination means. . In addition, it can be said that the first variable display game execution control means performs a series of execution control regarding the first variable display game from the whole special figure 1 game processing.
Furthermore, the game control device 100 constitutes a second variation display game execution control means capable of controlling the execution of the second variation display game (special figure 2 variation display game) based on the determination result of the second determination means. . In addition, it can be said that the second variation display game execution control means performs a series of execution control regarding the second variation display game from the whole of the special figure 2 game processing.

In addition, the game control device 100 transmits the result and variation mode information of the first variation display game determined by the first determination means and the result and variation mode information of the second variation display game determined by the second determination means as control information. As a transmission means capable of transmitting to the production control means (production control device 300). In addition, the game control device 100 starts measuring the variation time according to the start of the variation display game for each of the first variation display game and the second variation display game, and when the measured time has passed the variation time It constitutes a measurement means for ending the measurement of the variation time of the variation display game.

In addition, in the special figure 2 fluctuation display game in the normal game state, a long fluctuation with a very long fluctuation time is set, but in this case, information about the fluctuation time is not transmitted to the effect control device 300, and long fluctuation It is also possible to transmit a command only indicating that the In the case of a long variation, it is only necessary to simply perform a variable display, so there is no need to determine the performance in detail. The variable time is managed only by the game control device 100, a stop command is transmitted to the performance control device 300 based on the end of the variable time, and the variable display is stopped by the performance control device 300 upon receiving the stop command. make it In this way, the burden of control in the production control device 300 can be reduced.

[Special figure 1 information setting process]
FIG. 31 shows the special figure 1 information setting process (step Y247) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process described above. In this special figure 1 information setting process, first, the variation pattern selection information table is set (step Y401), the first half offset data and the second half offset data corresponding to the special figure 1 stop pattern pattern are acquired (step Y402), It is determined whether the FIG. 1 jackpot, that is, the special-figure 1 stop pattern pattern is a jackpot stop pattern pattern (step Y403). If it is a special figure 1 jackpot (step Y403; Y), the process proceeds to step Y405.

Also, if it is not a special figure 1 big hit (step Y403; N), the value is converted by adding the special figure 1 reservation number to the first half offset data (step Y404). Then, the first half offset data is saved in the fluctuation distribution information 1 area (step Y405). As a result, the fluctuation distribution information 1 is saved in the fluctuation distribution information 1 area. This fluctuation distribution information 1 is a table pointer for distributing the first half fluctuation (variation mode before the start of reach), and is used for selecting a fluctuation group later.

After that, save the second half offset data in the fluctuation distribution information 2 area (step Y405), and end the special figure 1 information setting process. As a result, the fluctuation distribution information 2 is saved in the fluctuation distribution information 2 area. This fluctuation distribution information 2 is a table pointer for distributing fluctuations in the second half (types of reach (including no reach)), and is used later to select a fluctuation group.
In this way, in the special figure 1 variation display game, only the first half variation pattern is determined considering the number of special figure 1 reservations in the case of a loss, and the number of special figure 1 reservations is taken into consideration in the case of a big hit. A variation pattern is determined without

[Tokuzu 2 information setting process]
FIG. 32 shows the special figure 2 information setting process (step Y267) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process described above. In this special figure 2 information setting process, first, it is determined whether it is during special figure low probability & no time saving (normal game state) (step Y421). If it is not special figure low probability & no time saving (step Y421; N), it is determined whether it is the time shortening final variation (step Y427). Here, when the special figure 2 variation display game to be started from now on is the special figure variation display game of the 100th time (the number of times of support) from the end of the special game state, it is determined to be the time reduction final variation.

If it is the time reduction final variation (step Y427; Y), the process proceeds to step Y428. Also, if it is not the time reduction final variation (step Y427; N), the variation pattern selection information table is set (step Y423), and the first half offset data and the second half offset data corresponding to the special figure 2 stop pattern pattern are acquired. (Step Y424), the process proceeds to step Y425.

On the other hand, when there is no special figure low probability & time saving (step Y421; Y), it is determined whether it is a high probability final variation (step Y427). Here, when the fall lottery for the special figure 2 fluctuation display game to be started from now on is won, it is determined to be the high probability final fluctuation.
If it is a high-probability final variation (step Y427; Y), first half offset data and second half offset data for the final variation are set (step Y428), and the process proceeds to step Y425.
Also, if it is not a high probability final variation (step Y427; N), it is determined whether it is a special figure 2 big hit (step Y429). Then, if it is not a special figure 2 big hit (step Y429; N), set the first half offset data for the special figure 2 loss/small hit at low probability (step Y430), and set the second half offset data for the special figure 2 length variation is set (step Y432), and the process proceeds to step Y425.

In addition, if the special figure 2 big hit (step Y429; Y), the first half offset data for the special figure 2 big hit at low probability is set (step Y431), and the second half offset data for the special figure 2 length variation is set. (step Y432). Then, the first half offset data is saved in the fluctuation distribution information 1 area (step Y425). As a result, the fluctuation distribution information 1 is saved in the fluctuation distribution information 1 area. This fluctuation distribution information 1 is a table pointer for distributing the first half fluctuation (variation mode before the start of reach), and is used for selecting a fluctuation group later.

After that, the second half offset data is saved in the fluctuation distribution information 2 area (step Y426), and the special figure 2 information setting process is terminated. As a result, the fluctuation distribution information 2 is saved in the fluctuation distribution information 2 area. This fluctuation distribution information 2 is a table pointer for distributing fluctuations in the second half (types of reach (including no reach)), and is used later to select a fluctuation group.
Thus, in the special figure 2 variation display game, the variation pattern is determined without considering the number of special figure 2 reservations.

[Special figure 1 variation pattern setting process]
FIG. 33 shows the special figure 1 variation pattern setting process (step Y249) in the special figure 1 variation start process described above. In addition, the fluctuation pattern is the first half fluctuation pattern, which is the fluctuation mode from the start of the special figure fluctuation display game to the reach state, and the second half fluctuation, which is the fluctuation form from the reach state to the end of the special figure fluctuation display game. First, the second half variation pattern is set, and then the first half variation pattern is set.

In this special figure 1 variation pattern setting process, first, the variation group address table is set (step Y451), the address of the second half variation group table corresponding to the variation distribution information 2 is acquired and prepared (step Y452), and the special The variation pattern random number 1 is loaded and prepared from the variation pattern random number 1 storage area (for reserved number 1) in FIG. 1 (step Y453).
Next, it is determined whether the special figure 1 is lost, that is, the stop pattern pattern is a lost stop pattern pattern (step Y454), and when the special figure 1 is lost (step Y454; Y), 2 byte distribution processing (step Y455 )I do. In addition, when the special figure 1 is not lost (step Y454; N), the distribution process (step Y456) is performed.

In this embodiment, the structure of the second half variation group table is different for winning and losing. Specifically, the size is 1 byte for winning, and 2 bytes for losing. Since the probability of winning is lower than the probability of losing, and even 1 byte is sufficient, the size of the winning is 1 byte from the viewpoint of data capacity saving. Therefore, only the lower value of the 2-byte variation pattern random number 1 is used at the time of winning. Also, the probability of losing is higher than the probability of winning, and in order to enable more colorful effects, the size for losing is 2 bytes.

Then, the address of the second half variation selection table obtained as a result of the sorting is obtained and prepared (step Y457), and the variation pattern random number 2 is loaded from the variation pattern random number 2 storage area (for the reserved number 1) of the special figure 1 are prepared (step Y458). Next, a sorting process (step Y459) is performed, and the second half variation number obtained as a result of sorting is acquired and saved in the second half variation number area (step Y460). Through this processing, the second half variation pattern is set.

Next, a first half fluctuation group table is set (step Y461), and a table selection pointer is calculated based on the fluctuation distribution information 1 and the determined second half fluctuation number (step Y462). Then, the address of the first half variation selection table corresponding to the calculated pointer is obtained and prepared (step Y463), and the variation pattern random number 3 is loaded from the variation pattern random number 3 storage area (for the number of reservations 1) of the special figure 1 Prepare (step Y464).
After that, the distribution process (step Y465) is performed, the first half variation number obtained as a result of the distribution is acquired and saved in the first half variation number area (step Y466), and the special figure 1 variation pattern setting process is completed. By this process, the first half variation pattern is set, and the variation pattern for the entire period of the special figure 1 variation display game to be started is set.

[Special figure 2 variation pattern setting process]
FIG. 34 shows the special figure 2 variation pattern setting process (step Y269) in the special figure 2 variation start process described above. In this special figure 2 variation pattern setting process, first, the variation group address table is set (step Y471), the address of the second half variation group table corresponding to the variation distribution information 2 is acquired and prepared (step Y472), and the special The variation pattern random number 1 is loaded and prepared from the variation pattern random number 1 storage area (for reserved number 1) in FIG. 2 (step Y473).

Next, it is determined whether the special figure 2 is lost, that is, the stop pattern pattern is a lost stop pattern pattern (step Y474), and when the special figure 2 is lost (step Y474; Y), 2 byte distribution processing (step Y475 )I do. Also, when the special figure 2 is not a deviation (step Y474; N), a distribution process (step Y476) is performed.

Then, obtain the address of the second half variation selection table obtained as a result of sorting and prepare it (step Y477), and load the variation pattern random number 2 from the variation pattern random number 2 storage area (for the number of reservations 1) of the special figure 2 are prepared (step Y478). Next, a sorting process (step Y479) is performed, and the second half variation number obtained as a result of sorting is acquired and saved in the second half variation number area (step Y480). Through this processing, the second half variation pattern is set.

Next, a first half fluctuation group table is set (step Y481), and a table selection pointer is calculated based on the fluctuation distribution information 1 and the determined second half fluctuation number (step Y482). Then, the address of the first half variation selection table corresponding to the calculated pointer is obtained and prepared (step Y483), and the variation pattern random number 3 is loaded from the variation pattern random number 3 storage area (for the number of reservations 1) of the special figure 2 Prepare (step Y484).
After that, the distribution process (step Y485) is performed, the first half variation number obtained as a result of the distribution is acquired and saved in the first half variation number area (step Y486), and the special figure 2 variation pattern setting process ends. By this process, the first half variation pattern is set, and the variation pattern for the entire period of the special figure 2 variation display game to be started is set.

[Variation start information setting process]
FIG. 35 shows the fluctuation start information setting process (steps Y250, Y270) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process described above. In this fluctuation start information setting process, first, the random number storage area (for the reserved number 1) of the target fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 is cleared (step Y551). Next, the first half variation time value table is set (step Y552), and the first half variation time value corresponding to the first half variation number is obtained (step Y553). Further, the second half variation time value table is set (step Y554), and the second half variation time value corresponding to the second half variation number is obtained (step Y555). Then, the first half variable time value and the second half variable time value are added (step Y556), and the added value is saved in the target special figure game processing timer area (step Y557).

In addition, in the special figure 2 fluctuation display game in the normal game state, a long fluctuation with a very long fluctuation time is set. In this case, the additional value is the remaining time (less than 60000 ms) after subtracting the time that can be measured using the number of repetitions, which is the number of times the specified time (here, 60000 ms) is measured. is calculated as

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the information of the special figure 1 is being set (step Y558), and when the information of the special figure 1 is being set (step Y558; Y), the process proceeds to step Y562. Also, if the information of special figure 1 is not set (step Y558; N), that is, if the information of special figure 2 is being set, it is determined whether the long fluctuation of special figure 2 is started (step Y559). A long variation is a variation pattern that is set when the special figure 2 variation display game is in a normal game state, and is determined by the number of the set variation pattern.

And, if it is not the start of the special figure 2 long fluctuation (step Y559; N), 0 is saved in the repetition number area of the special figure 2 game processing timer (step Y560). In addition, when it is the start of the special figure 2 long fluctuation (step Y559; Y), 9 is saved in the repetition number area of the special figure 2 game processing timer (step Y561).

Thereafter, a variation command (MODE) corresponding to the first half variation number is prepared (step Y562), a variation command (ACTION) corresponding to the second half variation number is prepared (step Y563), and effect command setting processing (step Y564) is executed. conduct. Next, the target pending number is updated by -1 (step Y566), the contents of the target random number storage area are shifted (step Y566), the empty area after the shift is cleared (step Y567), and the fluctuation start information is set. End the process.

In this embodiment, the number of repetitions is set for the long variation of special figure 2 in order to vary the time that is not enough for a 2-byte timer. In the fluctuation start information setting process, the timer of 60000 milliseconds and the number of repetitions of 9 are saved as the result of addition, and the timer is decremented by the timer interrupt processing. set the seconds. As a result, the fluctuation time of the long fluctuation of special figure 2 is 10 minutes (= 60000 ms × 10). Since the period of the timer interrupt is 4 milliseconds, up to about 262 seconds can be set with 2 bytes.

[Time reduction fluctuation frequency update process]
In FIG. 36, time reduction variation frequency update processing (steps Y251, Y271) in the above-described special figure 1 variation start processing and special figure 2 variation start processing was shown. In this time reduction variation number update process, first, it is determined whether it is in a special figure high probability (in a high probability state) (step Y571), and when it is in a special figure high probability (step Y571; Y), time End the shortened variation count update process. Also, if it is not in the special figure high probability (step Y571; N), it is determined whether it is in the special figure time saving (step Y572). And, when it is not in the special figure time saving (step Y572; N), it ends the time shortening fluctuation frequency update processing. Also, if it is in the special figure time saving (step Y572; Y), the time reduction variation frequency is updated by -1 (step Y573), and it is determined whether the time reduction variation frequency has become "0" (step Y574) .

If the number of time reduction fluctuations is not "0" (step A754; N), the time reduction fluctuation number updating process is terminated. In addition, when the number of time reduction fluctuations becomes "0" (step Y574; Y), a signal related to the end of time reduction (for example, turning off the 2 jackpot signals) is saved in the external information output data area (step Y575). , Signals related to the end of the time saving state (for example, special symbol 1 variation time shortening state signal OFF, special symbol 2 variation time shortening state signal OFF, normal symbol 1 variation time shortening state signal OFF, normal electric accessory 1 open extension state signal OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y576).
Next, save the low probability number in the game state display number area (step Y577), save the special figure low probability & no time saving flag in the special figure game mode flag area (step Y578), and save the normal figure game mode flag area Save the normal figure time saving no flag (step Y579), and end the time reduction fluctuation frequency update process.

[Special figure 1 processing during fluctuation]
FIG. 37 shows the special figure 1 fluctuating process (step Y110) in the special figure 1 game process described above. In this special figure 1 during fluctuation processing, first, +1 renewal of the number of output times of design determination (step Y621). Then, the command is loaded and prepared from the decoration special figure 1 command area (step Y622), and the production command setting process (step Y623) is performed.

Next, to prepare the decoration special figure 1 stop command (step Y624), effect command setting processing (step Y625) is performed. In the game machine of the present embodiment, since there is a case where it is forcibly stopped before the fluctuation time set at the start of fluctuation, when stopping fluctuation, a stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 . Then, the display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is set (step Y626). In this embodiment, for example, a display time of 600 milliseconds is set in the case of losing, and a display time of 2000 milliseconds is set in the case of a big hit.

After that, it is determined whether the special figure 1 is lost, that is, whether the result of the special figure 1 variation display game is lost (step Y627). If the special figure 1 is lost (step Y627; Y), the process proceeds to step Y642. Also, if the special figure 1 is not lost (step Y627; N), that is, if it is a big hit, it is determined whether the special figure 2 variation display game is also being executed (step Y628). It should be noted that whether or not the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is being executed can be grasped by referring to the special figure status.

And when the special figure 2 variation display game is not being executed (step Y628; Y), the process proceeds to step Y639. Also, when the special figure 2 variable display game is being executed (step Y628; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 2 is being displayed (step Y629). That is, in this case, the special figure 2 variation display game being executed is forcibly stopped with a losing result based on the fact that the special figure 1 variation display game becomes a big hit. In addition, even if the special figure 2 variable display game has already ended the variable display, but the display time (stop time) has not ended, it will be subject to forced stop.

If the special figure 2 is being displayed during processing (step Y639; Y), the process proceeds to step Y631. In addition, when the special figure 2 is not being displayed during processing (step Y629; N), the number of times of design determination output is updated by +1 (step Y630), and the special figure 1 set above as the display time of special figure 2 A display time of display time + 4 msec is set (step Y631). By setting the display time of special figure 1 display time + 4 ms as the display time of special figure 2, the display time of special figure 1 and special figure 2 will end at the same time. In addition, the display time is reset even when the special figure 2 variable display game is already in the display time, and the display time is newly started. This reset will extend the stop indication time, but it may be shortened in some cases.

Next, the display time is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area (step Y632), and the decoration special figure 2 is set and prepared (step Y633). Then, the symbol command is saved in the decoration special figure 2 command area (step Y634), and the effect command setting process (step Y635) is performed. After that, prepare the decoration special figure 2 stop command (step Y636), perform the production command setting process (step Y638), and perform the special figure 2 display process shift setting process 2 (step Y638).

Then, load the command from the decorative special figure 1 command area and save it in the winning pattern command area (step Y639), load the information from the special figure 1 round number upper limit information area and save it in the round number upper limit information area (Step Y640), information is loaded from the special figure 1 big winning opening opening information area and saved in the big winning opening opening information area (step Y641). After that, load the information from the special figure 1 stop symbol save area and save it in the special figure 1 stop symbol area (step Y642), perform the special figure 1 display processing transition setting process 1 (step Y643), special figure 1 End the display process.

[Special figure 2 processing during fluctuation]
FIG. 38 shows the special figure 2 fluctuating process (step Y143) in the special figure 2 game process described above. In this special figure 2 during fluctuation processing, first, +1 renewal of the number of output times of design determination (step Y651). Then, the command is loaded and prepared from the decoration special figure 2 command area (step Y652), and the production command setting process (step Y653) is performed.

Next, to prepare the decoration special figure 2 stop command (step Y654), effect command setting processing (step Y655) is performed. Then, the display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is set (step Y656). In this embodiment, for example, the display time is set to 600 msec for a loss, 600 msec for a big hit, and 136 msec for a small hit.

After that, it is determined whether the special figure 2 is lost, that is, whether the result of the special figure 2 variation display game is lost (step Y657). If the special figure 2 is lost (step Y657; Y), the process proceeds to step Y677. Also, if the special figure 2 is not lost (step Y657; N), that is, if it is a big hit or a small hit, it is determined whether the special figure 1 variation display game is also being executed (step Y658). It should be noted that whether or not the special figure 1 variable display game is being executed can be grasped by referring to the special figure status.

Then, when the special figure 1 variation display game is not being executed (step Y658; N), the process proceeds to step Y673. Also, when the special figure 1 variation display game is being executed (step Y658; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 2 is a big hit, that is, whether the result of the special figure 2 variation display game is a big hit (step Y659). ). If it is not a special figure 2 big hit (step Y659; N), that is, if the result of the special figure 2 variation display game is a small hit, a special figure 1 game interruption flag is set (step Y670) and decoration special figure 1 is interrupted. A command is prepared (step Y671), effect command setting processing (step Y672) is performed, and the process proceeds to step Y673.

That is, in this case, the special figure 1 variation display game being executed is interrupted based on the fact that the special figure 2 variation display game becomes a small hit. In addition, even if the special figure 1 variable display game has already ended the variable display, but the display time (stop time) has not ended, it is also subject to interruption. The interrupted special figure 1 variable display game is resumed upon completion of the special game state (second special game state) based on the small hit (second special result).

On the other hand, if it is a special figure 2 big hit (step Y659; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 1 is being displayed (step Y660). That is, in this case, the special figure 1 variation display game being executed is forcibly stopped with a losing result based on the fact that the special figure 2 variation display game becomes a big hit. In addition, even if the special figure 1 variable display game has already ended the variable display but the display time (stop time) has not ended, it will be subject to forced stop.

If special figure 1 is being displayed during processing (step Y660; Y), the process proceeds to step Y662. In addition, if the special figure 1 is not being displayed during processing (step Y660; N), the number of times of design determination output is updated by +1 (step Y661), and the special figure 2 set above as the display time of special figure 1 A display time of display time + 4 msec is set (step Y662). By setting the display time of special figure 2 display time + 4 ms as the display time of special figure 1, the display time of special figure 1 and special figure 2 will end at the same time. In addition, even when the special figure 1 variable display game is already in the display time, the display time is reset and the display time is newly started. This reset will extend the stop indication time, but it may be shortened in some cases.

Next, the display time is saved in the special figure 1 game processing timer area (step Y663), and the decorative special figure 1 miss pattern command is set and prepared (step Y664). Then, the symbol command is saved in the decoration special figure 1 command area (step Y665), and the effect command setting process (step Y666) is performed. After that, prepare the decoration special figure 1 stop command (step Y667), perform the production command setting process (step Y668), and perform the special figure 1 displaying process transition setting process 2 (step Y669).

Then, load the command from the decorative special figure 2 command area and save it in the winning pattern command area (step Y673), whether it is a special figure 2 small hit, that is, whether the result of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is a small hit Determine (step Y674). If it is a special figure 2 small hit (step Y674; Y), the process proceeds to step Y677. Also, if it is not a special figure 2 small hit (step Y674; N), that is, if it is a big hit, load information from the special figure 2 round number upper limit information area and save it in the round number upper limit information area (step Y675), information is loaded from the special figure 2 big winning opening opening information area and saved in the big winning opening opening information area (step Y676). After that, load the information from the special figure 2 stop symbol save area and save it in the special figure 2 stop symbol area (step Y677), perform the special figure 2 display process transition setting process 1 (step Y678), special figure 2 End the display process.

[Special figure 1 display processing]
FIG. 39 shows the special figure 1 displaying process (step Y111) in the special figure 1 game process described above. In this special figure 1 display process, first, the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 area in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is loaded (step Y751), and the big hit flag 1 area is cleared. (Step Y752). Then, it is determined whether the special figure 1 is a big hit, that is, whether the loaded big hit flag 1 is big hit information (step Y753), and when the special figure 1 is a big hit (step Y753; Y), the special figure 1 variation display game A test signal (for example, turning on the condition device operating signal and turning on the special symbol 1 winning signal) regarding the start of the big hit (special figure 1 big hit) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y754).

Next, a decorative special figure command corresponding to the special figure 1 stop symbol pattern is loaded from the hit symbol command area and prepared (step Y755), and effect command setting processing (step Y756) is performed. Thereafter, a fanfare command is prepared (step Y757), and effect command setting processing (step Y758) is performed.
Next, the big winning hole opening information and the signal corresponding to the state of the probability of winning a big hit in the special figure variation display game are saved in the external information output data area (step Y759). In the case of this embodiment, the big win 2 signal and the big win 3 signal are saved as the 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.

After that, a jackpot fanfare time (for example, 100 ms) corresponding to the big winning opening opening information is set (step Y760), and the set jackpot fanfare time is saved in the special figure 1 game processing timer area (step Y761). Next, 3 is set as the processing number (step Y762) and saved in the special figure 1 game processing number area (step Y763). In addition, the fanfare/interval process transition setting process (step Y764) is performed, and the process during special figure 1 display ends.

On the other hand, if the special figure 1 is not a big hit (step Y753; N), that is, if the big hit flag 1 is loss information, it is determined whether it is a high probability final change (step Y765), and if it is not a high probability final change ( In step Y765; N), it is determined whether or not it is the time reduction final variation (step Y766). Here, when the fall lottery for the special figure 1 variation display game being executed is won, it is determined that it is the high probability final variation. Also, when the special figure 1 variation display game being executed is the special figure variation display game of the 100th time (the number of times of support) from the end of the special game state, it is determined to be the time reduction final variation.

If it is not a high-probability final variation (step Y765; N) or if it is not a time-reduction final variation (step Y766; N), the process proceeds to step Y774. In addition, if it is a high probability final variation (step Y765; Y) or if it is a time reduction final variation (step Y766; Y), a probability information command (low probability) is prepared (step Y767), and a production command Setting processing (step Y768) is performed. Next, save the probability state command (low probability) in the power failure restoration transmission command area (step Y769), clear the left-handed instruction notification flag (step Y770), and whether it is a small hit of special figure 2, that is, It is determined whether or not the special game state is executed based on the result of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game becoming a small hit (step Y771).

When it is during the small hit of the special figure 2 (step Y771; Y), it transfers to step Y774. On the other hand, if it is not during the small hit of special figure 2 (step Y771; N), the signal relating to the instruction to hit to the left is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y772). Here, the firing position designation signal 1 is set to be OFF. Then, the left-handed number is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step Y773). As a result, the first game state display section 56 is turned off, and the display instructs left-handed hitting. After that, clear (information subtraction) during special figure 1 fluctuation in the special figure status area (step Y774), save the special figure 1 normal processing number in the special figure 1 game processing number area (step Y775), special figure 1 End the display process.

[Special figure 2 display process]
FIG. 40 and FIG. 41 show the special figure 2 displaying process (step Y144) in the special figure 2 game process described above. It should be noted that special figure 2 during display processing, processing equivalent to the above-mentioned special figure 1 during display processing, is intended to perform the special figure 2 as a target. In this special figure 2 display process, first, the small hit flag 2 set in the small hit flag 2 area in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is loaded (step Y811), and the small hit flag 2 areas are cleared (step Y812).

Next, the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 area in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is loaded (step Y813), and the big hit flag 2 area is cleared (step Y814). Then, it is determined whether the special figure 2 is a big hit, that is, whether the loaded big hit flag 2 is big hit information (step Y815), and when the special figure 2 is a big hit (step Y815; Y), the special figure 2 variation display game A test signal (for example, condition device operating signal ON, special symbol 2 winning signal ON) relating to the start of the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y816).

Next, a decorative special figure command corresponding to the special figure 2 stop symbol pattern is loaded from the hit symbol command area and prepared (step Y817), and effect command setting processing (step Y818) is performed. Thereafter, a fanfare command is prepared (step Y819), and effect command setting processing (step Y820) is performed.
Next, the big winning hole opening information and the signal corresponding to the state of the probability of winning a big hit in the special figure variation display game are saved in the external information output data area (step Y821). In the case of this embodiment, the big win 2 signal and the big win 3 signal are saved as the 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.

After that, a jackpot fanfare time (for example, 100 ms) corresponding to the big winning opening opening information is set (step Y822), and the set jackpot fanfare time is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area (step Y823). Next, 3 is set as the processing number (step Y824) and saved in the special figure 2 game processing number area (step Y825). Furthermore, the fanfare/interval process transition setting process (step Y826) is performed, and the process during special figure 2 display ends.

On the other hand, if the special figure 2 is not a big hit (step Y815; N), that is, if the big hit flag 2 is loss information, it is determined whether the loaded small hit flag 2 is a small hit (small hit information) (step Y827). . Then, if the small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step Y827; Y), it is determined whether it is a high probability final variation (step Y828), and if it is not a high probability final variation (step Y828; N), time It is determined whether it is a shortened final variation (step Y829). Here, when the drop lottery for the special figure 2 variation display game being executed is won, it is determined that it is the high probability final variation. Also, when the special figure 2 variation display game being executed is the special figure variation display game of the 100th time (the number of times of support) from the end of the special game state, it is determined to be the time reduction final variation.

If it is not a high-probability final variation (step Y828; N) or if it is not a time-reduction final variation (step Y829; N), the process proceeds to step Y834. In addition, if it is a high probability final variation (step Y828; Y) or if it is a time reduction final variation (step Y829; Y), a probability information command (low probability) is prepared (step Y830), and a production command Setting processing (step Y831) is performed. Next, the probability state command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area for power failure recovery (step Y832), and the left hitting instruction notification flag is cleared (step Y833).
In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state, the occurrence of the small win opens the big winning opening, but the player is not made aware of the occurrence of the small win. In order to do so, the screen displayed on the display device 41 is not changed.

Next, a command is loaded from the winning symbol command area and prepared (step Y834), and effect command setting processing (step Y835) is performed. Further, a small hit fanfare command is prepared (step Y836), effect command setting processing (step Y837) is performed, and a signal relating to the instruction to hit to the right is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y838). Here, the firing position designation signal 1 is set to ON. Then, the right-handed number is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step Y839). As a result, the first game state display section 56 is turned on to display an instruction to hit to the right.
After that, the lower special winning opening fraudulent winning number area is cleared (step Y840), the flag outside the fraud monitoring period is saved in the lower special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step Y841), and the process during special figure 2 small winning fanfare Transition setting processing (step Y857) is performed, and the processing during special figure 2 display ends.

Also, if the small hit flag 2 is not a small hit (step Y827; N), it is determined whether it is a high probability final variation (step Y843), and if it is not a high probability final variation (step Y843; N), the time is shortened. It is determined whether it is the final change (step Y844). Here, when the drop lottery for the special figure 2 variation display game being executed is won, it is determined that it is the high probability final variation. Also, when the special figure 2 variation display game being executed is the special figure variation display game of the 100th time (the number of times of support) from the end of the special game state, it is determined to be the time reduction final variation.

If it is not a high-probability final variation (step Y843; N) or if it is not a time-reduction final variation (step Y844; N), the process proceeds to step Y850. In addition, if it is a high probability final variation (step Y843; Y) or if it is a time reduction final variation (step Y844; Y), a probability information command (low probability) is prepared (step Y845), and a production command Setting processing (step Y846) is performed. Next, the probability state command (low probability) is saved in the power failure recovery transmission command area (step Y847), and the signal regarding the left-handed instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y848). Here, the firing position designation signal 1 is set to be OFF. Then, the number in the left-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step Y849). As a result, the first game state display section 56 is turned off, and the display instructs the player to hit left. After that, clear (information subtraction) during special figure 2 fluctuation in the special figure status area (step Y850), save the special figure 2 normal processing number in the special figure 2 game processing number area (step Y851), special figure 2 End the display process.

That is, the game control device 100 generates the first special game state in which the special variable winning device is opened with the activation of the condition device based on the first special result of the variable display game. a second special game generating means for generating a second special game state in which the special variable winning device is opened without operating the conditional device based on the second special result of the variable display game; Eggplant.

[Fanfare/interval processing]
FIG. 42 and FIG. 43 show fanfare/interval processing (steps Y112, Y145) in the above-described special figure 1 game process and special figure 2 game process. In this fanfare/interval processing, it is first determined whether the remaining ball counter is 0 (step Y941), and if the remaining ball counter is not 0 (step Y941; N), the fanfare/interval processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the remaining ball counter is 0 (step Y941; Y), it is determined whether it is the first round (step Y942).

If it is not the first round (step Y942; N), the process proceeds to step Y950. On the other hand, if it is the first round (step Y942; Y), it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal pattern starting gate 34 (step Y943). Here, in the present embodiment, after the big hit (first special result) is derived in the special figure fluctuation display game, the game ball passes through the normal figure start gate 34 so that the special game state is started. there is

If there is no game ball passing through the normal pattern starting gate 34 (step Y943; N), the fanfare/interval processing is terminated. On the other hand, when there is a game ball passing through the normal figure start gate 34 (step Y943; Y), the round number upper limit table is set (step Y944), and the round number upper limit corresponding to the round number upper limit information A value (10 in this embodiment) is obtained and saved in the round number upper limit area (step Y945). Furthermore, the round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area (step Y946).

Next, the area for the number of fraudulent prizes won is cleared (step Y947), and the flag outside the fraud monitoring period is saved in the fraud monitoring period flag area (step Y948). After that, the ON output data of the continuously operating device operating signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y949), and the number of rounds in the special game state is updated by +1 (step Y950). Then, a round command corresponding to the special prize opening opening information and the number of rounds is prepared (step Y951), and effect command setting processing (step Y952) is performed.

Next, the initial value of the jackpot process control pointer corresponding to the jackpot opening information and the number of rounds is set (step Y953), the pointer initial value is saved in the jackpot step control pointer area (step Y954), and the jackpot is won. A large winning opening opening time corresponding to the opening information and the number of rounds is set (step Y955). As the initial value of the process control pointer during the big hit, 0 is set when opening and closing are repeated in one round. In the present embodiment, long opening with V corresponds. Also, when one opening is performed in one round, a big hit operation end value (2 in the case of the present embodiment) is set. Note that the initial value may be set to a value other than 0 according to the number of openings and closings in one round.

Next, it is determined whether it is a lever solenoid operation round (step Y956). A lever solenoid operation round is a round in which the lever solenoid 38f is operated to operate the lever member, and in the case of the present embodiment, it is only the first specific round. If it is the lever solenoid operation round (step Y956; Y), the operation data of the lever solenoid is set (step Y957). As a result, data is set in the lever solenoid control pointer area and the lever solenoid control timer is cleared. On the other hand, if it is not the lever solenoid operation round (step Y956; N), data for stopping the lever solenoid is set (step Y958).

After that, 4 is set as the processing number (step Y959), and it is determined whether or not it is a special figure 1 jackpot (step Y960). Then, if it is a special figure 1 big hit (step Y960; Y), the processing number is saved in the special figure 1 game processing number area (step Y961), and the special figure 1 game processing timer area for opening the big winning opening (step Y962). On the other hand, if it is not a special figure 1 big hit (step Y960; N), that is, if it is a special figure 2 big hit, the processing number is saved in the special figure 2 game processing number area (step Y963), and the big winning opening is opened. Time is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area (step Y964).

Then, a signal relating to the opening start of the upper special prize opening is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y965). Here, the signal during operation of the special electric accessory 1 is set to ON. Next, in order to open the opening/closing member of the first special variable prize winning device 38, the upper large prize winning opening ON data is saved in the large winning opening solenoid output data area (step Y966), and the number of winnings to the big winning opening is counted. The large winning opening count number is cleared (step Y967), and the fanfare/interval process ends.

In this embodiment, for example, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, in the special game state (first special game state) based on the big hit, only the upper big winning opening (first special variation device 38) is opened, and the small In the special game state (second special game state) based on the win, only the lower big winning opening (second special variable winning device 39) is opened, but it is not limited to this. For example, the opening/closing mode in the first special game state may be a mode in which the upper big prize winning opening is opened in the first round and the lower big winning opening is opened in the second and subsequent rounds.

[Special figure 1 jackpot end processing]
FIG. 44 shows the special figure 1 jackpot ending process (step Y115) in the special figure 1 game process described above. In this special figure 1 jackpot end processing, first, a subroutine call is performed by the time reduction determination data (step Y1101). If the time reduction determination data at step Y1101 does not have time reduction, the jackpot end setting processing 1 (step Y1102) is performed, and if the time reduction determination data has time reduction at step Y1101, the jackpot end setting processing 2 ( Step Y1103) is performed.

Next, it is determined whether or not there is specific area passing information (step Y1104). In the present embodiment, a specific area passing flag is set when a game ball flows into a specific area (probability variable operating area), and when this specific area passing flag is set, it is determined that there is specific area passing information. . If there is no specific area passage information (step Y1104; N), the process proceeds to step Y1106. On the other hand, when there is specific area passing information (step Y1104; Y), big hit end setting processing 3 (step Y1105) is performed. Then, the probability information command is loaded from the power failure restoration transmission command area (step Y1106), and the game ball to the specific area (probability variable operation area) in the special game state based on the normal jackpot (10R normal jackpot in the case of this embodiment) (step Y1107).

If it is not the specific area irregular passage (step Y1107; N), the process proceeds to step Y1109. On the other hand, if it is the specific area irregular passage (step Y1107; Y), irregular probability information is added to the probability information command (step Y1108), and effect command setting processing (step Y1109) is performed. A probability information command is transmitted to the production|presentation control apparatus 300 by the process of step Y1109. As the probability information command to be sent here, there are multiple commands that include production mode information in either "high probability / time saving", "low probability / time saving", or "low probability / no time saving". Yes, irregular probability information is added in the case of probability variation operating area irregular passage.

Next, "0" relating to special figure 1 normal processing is set as the processing number (step Y1110), and the processing number is saved in the special figure 1 game processing number area (step Y1111). Next, a signal regarding the end of the jackpot is saved in the external information output data area (step Y1112). Here, the big win 1 signal and the big win 3 signal are set to OFF. Then, a signal relating to the end of the jackpot is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1113). Here, the condition device operating signal, the accessory continuous operating device operating signal, the special symbol 1 winning signal and the special symbol 2 winning signal are set to OFF.

Next, save the turn-off number in the round LED pointer area (step Y1114), save the fraud monitoring period flag in the upper big winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step Y1115), and clear the special figure status area. (Step Y1116). By clearing the special figure status area, the special figure status becomes 0 indicating that neither the special figure 1 variation display game nor the special figure 2 variation display game is being executed. Then, the special figure 2 game wait time value (for example, 8 msec) is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area (step Y1117), and the special figure 1 jackpot ending process is terminated.

By performing this special figure 1 jackpot end processing, it is possible to start the special figure variation display game for both special figures 1 and 2, but in the timer interrupt process, the special figure 2 game is performed after the special figure 1 game process. In order to perform the processing, the processing for starting the special figure fluctuation display game is performed in the special figure 2 game processing with the timer interrupt that performed the special figure 1 jackpot end processing, and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is performed rather than the special figure 1 fluctuation display game. will be able to start earlier. Therefore, by saving the special figure 2 game wait time value in the special figure 2 game processing timer area in step Y1117, the start processing for the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is delayed until the next timer interrupt process, special figure 1 The variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are processed by the same timer interrupt.
That is, the game control device 100 keeps the second variable display game execution control means in the second variable display game execution control means until the first variable display game execution control means can execute the processing related to the start of the first variable display game after the special game state ends. 2. Game processing standby means for preventing the processing related to the start of the variable display game from becoming executable.

[Special figure 2 jackpot end processing]
FIG. 45 shows the special figure 2 big hit end processing (step Y148) in the special figure 2 game processing described above. The special figure 2 big hit end process is the same process except that step Y1109 in the above special figure 1 big hit process is not performed. In this special figure 2 jackpot end processing, first, a subroutine call is performed by the time reduction determination data (step Y1131). If the time reduction determination data at step Y1131 does not have time reduction, the jackpot end setting processing 1 (step Y1132) is performed, and if the time reduction determination data has time reduction at step Y1131, the jackpot end setting processing 2 ( Step Y1133) is performed.

Next, it is determined whether or not there is specific area passage information (step Y1134), and if there is no specific area passage information (step Y1134; N), the process proceeds to step Y1136. On the other hand, when there is specific area passing information (step Y1134; Y), big hit end setting processing 3 (step Y1135) is performed. Then, the probability information command is loaded from the power failure restoration transmission command area (step Y1136), and the game ball to the specific area (probability variable operation area) in the special game state based on the normal jackpot (10R normal jackpot in the case of this embodiment) (step Y1137).

If it is not the specific area irregular passage (step Y1137; N), the process proceeds to step Y1139. On the other hand, in the case of irregular passage through the specific area (step Y1137; Y), irregular probability information is added to the probability information command (step Y1138), and effect command setting processing (step Y1139) is performed. A probability information command is transmitted to the production|presentation control apparatus 300 by the process of step Y1139. As the probability information command to be sent here, there are multiple commands that include production mode information in either "high probability / time saving", "low probability / time saving", or "low probability / no time saving". Yes, irregular probability information is added in the case of probability variation operating area irregular passage.

Next, "0" relating to special figure 2 normal processing is set as the processing number (step Y1140), and the processing number is saved in the special figure 2 game processing number area (step Y1141). Next, a signal regarding the end of the jackpot is saved in the external information output data area (step Y1143). Here, the big win 1 signal and the big win 3 signal are set to OFF. Then, a signal relating to the end of the jackpot is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1143). Here, the condition device operating signal, the accessory continuous operating device operating signal, the special symbol 1 winning signal and the special symbol 2 winning signal are set to OFF.

Next, save the turn-off number in the round LED pointer area (step Y1144), save the fraud monitoring period flag in the upper big winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step Y1145), and clear the special figure status area. (Step Y1146), the special figure 2 jackpot end processing is terminated. By clearing the special figure status area, the special figure status becomes 0 indicating that neither the special figure 1 variation display game nor the special figure 2 variation display game is being executed.

[Jackpot end setting process 1]
FIG. 46(a) shows the jackpot end setting process 1 (steps Y1102, 1132) in the above-described special figure 1 game process and special figure 2 game process. In this jackpot end setting process 1, first, a signal relating to the start of no time saving is saved in the external information output data area (step Y1151). Here, the jackpot 2 signal is set to OFF. At this point, only the data is set and not output.

Next, a signal relating to the start of time saving is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1152). Here, special symbol 1 high probability state signal, special symbol 2 high probability state signal, special symbol 1 variable time shortened state signal, special symbol 2 variable time shortened state signal, normal symbol 1 variable time shortened state signal and normal electric accessories 1 Set the open extended state signal to OFF.
After that, the number without working hours is saved in the game state display number area (step Y1153), and the flag without working hours is saved in the general game mode flag area (step Y1154). Next, save the special figure low probability and no time saving flag in the special figure game mode flag area (step Y1155), and set the time reduction variation number area to 0 for managing the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in the time saving state Clear (step Y1156).

Next, a signal relating to the instruction to hit to the left is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1157). Here, the firing position designation signal 1 is set to OFF. Next, the number in the left-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step Y1158). As a result, the first game state display section 56 is turned off, and the display instructs the player to hit left. After that, the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the power failure restoration transmission command area (step Y1159), and the jackpot end setting process 1 is ended. By this processing, the normal game state is entered.

[Jackpot end setting process 2]
FIG. 46(b) shows the jackpot end setting process 2 (steps Y1103, 1133) in the above-described special figure 1 game process and special figure 2 game process. In this jackpot end setting process 2, first, a signal relating to the start of time saving is saved in the external information output data area (step Y1161). Here, the jackpot 2 signal is set to ON. It should be noted that the big win 2 signal is ON even during the special game state, and this is continued.

Next, a signal relating to the start of time saving is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1162). Here, special symbol 1 high probability state signal, special symbol 2 high probability state signal, special symbol 1 variable time shortened state signal, special symbol 2 variable time shortened state signal, normal symbol 1 variable time shortened state signal and normal electric accessories 1 Set the open extension status signal to ON.
After that, save the number of time saving in the game state display number area (step Y1163), and save the flag with time saving in the general game mode flag area (step Y1164). Next, save the special figure low probability and time saving flag in the special figure game mode flag area (step Y1165), and initialize the time reduction variation number area for managing the number of times of the special figure variation display game that can be executed in the time saving state Save the value (step Y1166). In this embodiment, the number of times of support is 100, so 100 is saved as the initial value in step Y1166.

Then, the probability information command (time saving) is saved in the power failure restoration transmission command area (step Y1167), and the jackpot end setting process 2 is ended. By this process, it becomes the second specific game state with a special figure low probability. In the case of this embodiment, the right-handed mode is set during the time-saving state, but since the right-handed mode is set during the big win, the right-handed hitting is not set in the big win end setting process 2.

[Jackpot end setting process 3]
FIG. 47 shows the jackpot end setting process 3 (steps Y1105, Y1135) in the special figure 1 game process and the special figure 2 game process. In this jackpot end setting process 3, first, a signal relating to the start of the special drawing time saving is saved in the external information output data area (step Y1171). Here, the jackpot 2 signal is set to ON. It should be noted that the big win 2 signal is ON even during the special game state, and this is continued.

Next, the signal regarding the start with high probability & time saving is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1172). Here, the special symbol 1 high probability state signal, the special symbol 2 high probability state signal, the special symbol 1 variation time shortening state signal and the special symbol 2 variation time shortening state signal are set to ON. After that, save the number with time saving in the game state display number area (step Y1173), and save the special figure high probability and time saving flag in the special figure game mode flag area (step Y1174).

Next, a signal relating to the right-handed instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1175). Here, the firing position designation signal 1 is set to ON. Next, the right-handed number is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step Y1176). As a result, the first game state display section 56 is turned on to display an instruction to hit to the right. After that, the probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at power failure recovery (step Y1177), and the jackpot end setting process 3 is finished. This processing results in a high-probability state. That is, by executing the jackpot end setting processing 3 after the jackpot end setting processing 1, it becomes the first specific game state, and by executing the jackpot end setting processing 3 after the jackpot end setting processing 2, the special figure high probability It becomes the second specific game state.
By the above processing, it becomes possible to set the specific game state, which is a high probability state, after the first special game state ends. That is, the game control device 100 is a specific game state (first specific game state ST2, second specific game state ST3 with a high probability of special symbols) in which the probability that the result of the special variation display game is a special result is higher than the normal state. constitutes a specific game state generating means capable of generating

[Processing during small win fanfare]
FIG. 48 shows the process (step Y149) during the small hit fanfare in the special figure 2 game process described above. In this small-hit fanfare mid-process, first, a small-hit opening command for opening the lower big winning opening is prepared (step Y1201), and effect command setting processing (step Y1202) is performed. Next, set 8 for small hit middle processing as the processing number (step Y1203), and save the processing number in the special figure 2 game processing number area (step Y1204).

Next, the small hit opening time (for example, 1600 msec) is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area (step Y1205), and the signal related to the start of the small hit operation (the special electric accessory 2 in operation signal is turned ON) is the test signal Save in the output data area (step Y1206). Then, the lower large winning opening ON data is saved in the large winning opening solenoid output data area (step Y1207), the large winning opening count area for counting the number of winnings to the large winning opening is cleared (step Y1208), and the small The process during winning fanfare is ended.

[Special figure 2 small hit end processing]
FIG. 49 shows the special figure 2 small hit end process (step Y152) in the special figure 2 game process described above. In this special figure 2 small hit end process, first, 0 for special figure 2 normal processing is set as a processing number (step Y1331), and the processing number is saved in the special figure 2 game processing number area (step Y1332).

Next, a signal relating to the end of the small win is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1333). Here, the special symbol 2 small hit signal is set to OFF. Then, save the fraud monitoring period flag in the lower big winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step Y1334), save the turn-off number in the round LED pointer area (step Y1335), and clear the special figure status area ( Step Y1336). By clearing the special figure status area, the special figure status becomes 0 indicating that neither the special figure 1 variation display game nor the special figure 2 variation display game is being executed.

Next, it is determined whether the special figure low probability & time saving is not in (normal game state) (step Y1337), and if it is not special figure low probability & time saving (step Y1337; N), the process proceeds to step Y1340 do. In addition, when the special figure low probability & no time saving is in progress (step Y1337; Y), the signal related to the left-handed instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1338). Here, the firing position designation signal 1 is set to OFF. Then, the number in the left-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step Y1339), and it is determined whether the special figure 1 variation display game is being interrupted (step Y1340).

Then, when the special figure 1 variation display game is not interrupted (step Y1340; N), the special figure 1 game interruption flag area is cleared (step Y1343), and the special figure 2 small hit ending process is terminated. On the other hand, when the special figure 1 variable display game is being interrupted (step Y1340; Y), a decoration special figure 1 resume command is prepared (step Y1341), and effect command setting processing (step Y1342) is performed. Thereafter, the special figure 1 game interruption flag area is cleared (step Y1343), and the special figure 2 small hit ending process is terminated. As a result, the interrupted special figure 2 variation display game is restarted with the end of the special game state based on the small hit in the special figure 1 variation display game.

That is, the game control device 100 controls one of the first variable display game execution control means (game control device 100) and the second variable display game execution control means (game control device 100). If the other variable display game whose execution is controlled by the other variable display game execution control means results in a special result, the one variable display game is executed. It constitutes restart control means capable of executing restart control for restarting one variable display game that has been interrupted and after the special game state based on the other variable display game is completed.

FIG. 50 shows an example of the data structure of the ROM 111B.
The ROM 111B provided in the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 has, as shown in FIG. can be set, a vector table area storing a table for setting the start address of the subroutine of the CALLV instruction and the start address of the timer interrupt processing, and the internal function of the game microcomputer 111 are set by hardware. and a HW (hardware) parameter area in which parameters for performing are stored.

As shown in FIG. 50(a), the program/data area includes a program area 111Ba in which various programs are stored, a first unused area 111Bb, and a data area 111Bc in which various fixed data are stored. and a second unused area 111Bd. When the CPU 111A accesses the second unused area 111Bd, an illegal access reset is generated.

In the data area 111Bc, as shown in FIG. 50(b), an upper limit judgment value table area A1 for storing an upper limit judgment value table used when judging a big hit, and a performance display area for storing data relating to performance display are stored. Areas for various data such as area A3 for data are provided. An unused area A2, to which access is prohibited, is provided between the upper limit judgment value table area A1 and the performance display area A3 in the data area 111Bc. When the CPU 111A accesses the unused area A2, an illegal access reset is generated.

The CPU 111A sets an upper limit judgment value among low probabilities corresponding to the current probability set value in step X585 of the prediction big hit judgment process (FIG. 18) and step Y315 of the big hit judgment process (FIG. 27). At this time, by using the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM as a pointer, the upper limit determination value in the low probability corresponding to the current probability setting value is obtained from the ROM 111B and set.
Further, the CPU 111A sets an upper limit judgment value among high probabilities corresponding to the current probability set value in step X584 of the look-ahead big-hit judgment process (FIG. 18) and step Y314 of the big-hit judgment process (FIG. 27). At this time, by using the value of the area for the probability setting value in the RWM as a pointer, the upper limit determination value in the high probability corresponding to the current probability setting value is obtained from the ROM 111B and set.

In the look-ahead big-hit determination process and the big-hit determination process, the process of determining whether the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is within the normal range (range of 0 to 5 in this embodiment) is not performed. Therefore, even when the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is out of the normal range, data is acquired from the ROM 111B using the value (abnormal value) as a pointer. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 51, when the unused area A2 is not arranged immediately after the area A1 for the upper limit judgment value table, that is, the area A1 for the upper limit judgment value table and the area A3 for performance display are adjacent to each other, it is impossible to accurately judge a big hit, and there may be a problem that a big win is extremely likely to occur or difficult to occur.

Specifically, when the upper limit judgment value table area A1 and the performance display area A3 are adjacent to each other as shown in FIG. Furthermore, when the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is "5" (within the normal range), by using this value as a pointer, the upper limit judgment corresponding to "setting 6" in the low probability values, i.e. exact data can be obtained. On the other hand, when the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is "7" (outside the normal range), the data stored in the performance display area A3 can be displayed by using this value as a pointer. That is, erroneous data is obtained. The same applies to the case of acquiring the upper limit determination value in the high probability from the ROM 111B.

Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 50(b), the unused area A2 is arranged immediately after the area A1 for the upper limit judgment value table. As a result, when the value of the area for the probability setting value in the RWM is outside the normal range, if the value is used as a pointer to acquire the upper limit judgment value from the ROM 111B, the unused area (access prohibited area) A2 Since access will be made, an illegal access reset will occur. As a result, it is possible to initialize the value of the area for the probability setting value in the RWM and to inform the abnormality.

Specifically, when an illegal access reset occurs, the program is restarted and main processing (FIGS. 9 and 10) is started. At that time, the power failure inspection process (steps X55 to X61) is not executed before the restart, so in the main process after the restart, the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is not the normal power failure inspection area check data 1. (step X16; N). At that time, since the setting change operation (operation of the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112) is not performed at the time of restarting, the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are not operated in the main processing after the restart. Both are determined to be off (step X21; N). Therefore, since the processes of steps X25 and X26 are executed, a setting change operation is requested, that is, an abnormality is notified. Then, by this request (notification), the gaming machine is turned on again while the setting change operation is being executed, so that the value of the area for the probability setting value in the RWM is initialized ( step X28).

Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 50(c), the area A1 for the upper limit judgment value table may be arranged at the end of the data area 111Bc. In this case, even if the unused area A2 is not arranged immediately after the area A1 for the upper limit judgment value table, an illegal access reset occurs when the value of the area for the probability setting value in the RWM is outside the normal range. do. That is, when the area A1 for the upper limit judgment value table is arranged at the end of the data area 111Bc, when the value in the area for the probability setting value in the RWM is outside the normal range, the value is used as a pointer to read the upper limit from the ROM 111B. An attempt to acquire the determination value results in access to the second unused area (access-prohibited area) 111Bd, resulting in an illegal access reset.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes control means (game control device 100 (CPU 111A)) for controlling a game, and storage means (game each storage area included in the area for the probability value table (area A1 for the upper limit judgment value table) among the plurality of storage areas of the storage means, the storage area The control means stores the probability values assigned to the probability setting values corresponding to Information (data) is acquired from the corresponding storage area, a game lottery (jackpot determination) is performed using the information, and in the storage means, an area for the probability value table is followed by an unstored area where no information is stored. Used areas (unused area A2, second unused area 111Bd) are arranged (see FIGS. 50(b) and 50(c)).
With this configuration, when the probability setting value stored in the storage means (the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM) is outside the normal range, the unused area (unused area A2, The second unused area 111Bd) is accessed. That is, since the lottery itself is not executed when an accurate lottery result cannot be obtained, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that it becomes extremely easy to win the lottery or extremely difficult to win the lottery.

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. 52 and timer interrupt processing (not shown).

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 52, in the main process, first, the process at the start of the program is 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 the touch panel 29 is performed. Inputs from the performance button 25 and the touch panel 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 touch panel 29, processing for changing performance contents, 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 output of sounds from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b), decoration control processing (step C17) for controlling LEDs such as the board decoration device 46 and the frame decoration device 18 C18), a movable body control process (step C19) for controlling the motor and solenoid of the board effect device 44 and the reel 6 is performed, and the board for controlling effects by the notification unit 72, the point notification unit 73, the cumulative value notification unit 74, etc. The effect setting process (step C20) is performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing the WDT (step C8).

[Receive command check processing]
FIG. 53 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. 54 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 variable display.

[Processing of variable commands]
FIG. 55 shows the variable command processing (step C236) in the received command analysis processing described above. In this variation-based command process, first, it is determined whether the special figure type is undetermined (step C361). The special figure type is information indicating whether the special figure type is special figure 1 or special figure 2, and is information set in step C251 of the symbol system command process described above.

If this special figure type is undecided (step C361; Y), the variation system command processing is terminated. Also, if the special figure type is not undetermined (step C361; N), that is, if the special figure type is set, the combination of the variation command and the design command is checked (step C362), and the variation command and the design type are It is determined whether it is inconsistent (step C363).

When the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent (step C363; Y), the variation system command processing is terminated. Further, when the variation command and the pattern type are not inconsistent (step C363; N), the variation pattern type is determined from the variation command (step C364). The symbol type means a category of symbols, and the symbol types include, for example, a losing symbol, a 10R probability variable jackpot symbol, a 4R probability variable jackpot symbol, a 10R normal jackpot symbol, and a small winning symbol. The case where the variation command and the design type are inconsistent is when the variation command (variation pattern command) is received, but the design command of the 10R probability variable jackpot design is received. It means that it is a combination (combination of variation command and symbol type) that is contradictory.

In the process of determining the variation pattern type from the variation command (step C364), the variation pattern type, which is a rough classification of the variation display effect of the special figure, is determined according to the received command. Then, a variable effect setting process for setting information for performing an effect corresponding to the variable command is performed (step C365).

Next, the P machine state (pachinko machine state) is set during special figure fluctuation (step C366). Here, "during special figure fluctuation" means that the special figure is fluctuating (not during a demonstration waiting for customers, during a big hit, or during a fanfare). Furthermore, if the number of look-ahead effects (the number of times of look-ahead execution) is not zero, the number of look-ahead effects is updated by -1 (a process of reducing the number of look-ahead effects by 1) (step C367), and the variable command process ends.

[Jackpot command processing]
FIG. 56 shows the jackpot command processing (step C238) in the received command analysis processing described above. In this jackpot command process, first, it is determined whether the MODE is fanfare (step C401). That is, it is determined whether the received command is a fanfare command or a small hit fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol number or stop symbol pattern). Then, if the MODE is fanfare (step C401; Y), fanfare effect setting processing for setting a fanfare display image according to the type of big win or small win is performed (step C402), and the state of the P machine is set to fanfare. After setting (step C403), the jackpot command process is terminated.

If MODE is not fanfare (step C401; N), it is determined whether MODE is round (step C404). That is, it is determined whether the received command is a round command corresponding to the number of rounds in the special game state. If the MODE is round (step C404; Y), a round effect setting process for updating the round number display information is performed (step C405), the P machine state is set to be in a round (step C406), End the jackpot command processing.

If MODE is not round (step C404; N), it is determined whether MODE is interval (step C407). That is, it determines whether the received command is an interval command relating to the interval between rounds. When the MODE is interval (step C407; Y), interval performance setting processing for setting the performance during the interval is performed (step C408), the state of the P machine is set during the interval (step C409), and the jackpot is won. End system command processing. If MODE is not interval (step C407; N), it is determined whether MODE is ending (step C410). That is, it is determined whether the received command is an ending command relating to the ending after the end of the final round or a small hit end screen command at the end of the small win.

If the MODE is ending (step C410; Y), an ending effect setting process for setting an ending effect at the end of a big hit or a small win is performed (step C411), and the state of the P machine is set during the ending (step C411). C412), end the big hit system command processing. If MODE is not ending (step C410; N), it is determined whether MODE is count (step C413). That is, it is determined whether the received command is a large winning opening count command based on the winning to the special variable winning device.

If the MODE is not count (step C413; N), the jackpot system command processing is terminated. If the MODE is count (step C413; Y), a count effect setting process (step C414) for setting an effect corresponding to the winning of the special variable prize winning device 38 is performed, and the big hit system command process is terminated.

<Operation promotion effect>
The effect control device 300 can execute an operation promotion effect for prompting the player to operate the operation means (the effect button 25, the touch panel 29).
In the operation promotion effect (button operation promotion effect) for prompting the user to operate the effect button 25, for example, as shown in FIG. A notification image G12 (for example, a time bar image) to be notified, and an instruction image G13 (for example, a character image such as "Press!" The display device 41 displays the button operation prompting image G1 including the button operation prompting image G1.

In addition, in the operation promotion effect (touch operation promotion effect) that prompts the user to operate the touch panel 29, a touch panel image G21 imitating the touch panel 29 and the remaining length of the operation valid period are reported, as shown in FIG. and an instruction image G23 for instructing the operation mode (including the number of operations) of the touch panel 29 (for example, a character image such as “Draw a circle!” ) is displayed on the display device 41 .
In this embodiment, since the touch panel 29 is provided integrally with the effect button 25, the effect button image G11 and the touch panel image G21 are the same image. Of course, when the touch panel 29 is separate from the effect button 25, the effect button image G11 and the touch panel image G21 are different images.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in the operation promotion effect (button operation promotion effect) prompting the user to operate the effect button 25, instead of the normal size effect button image G11 (see FIG. 57(a)), for example, FIG. ), the effect button image G11 having a size larger than the normal size may be displayed.
Hereinafter, the button operation promotion effect in which the normal size effect button image G11 is displayed is referred to as "normal button operation promotion effect", and the button operation promotion effect in which the effect button image G11 larger than the normal size is displayed is referred to as "specified button operation effect". It is called "button operation promotion effect".

Effect control device 300, for example, in the variable effect setting process (step C365) of the variable system command process (FIG. 55), executes the operation promotion effect setting process of setting the information for performing the operation promotion effect. An example of the operation promotion effect setting process is shown in FIG. 58(a).
In this operation promotion effect setting process, first, based on the variation command from the game control device 100, it is determined whether or not to execute the operation promotion effect in the special figure variation display game to be executed this time (step C501). Then, when the operation promotion effect is not executed in the special figure variation display game to be executed this time (step C501; N), the operation promotion effect setting process is terminated.

On the other hand, when executing the operation promotion effect in the special figure variation display game to be executed this time (step C501; Y), that is, the variation command from the game control device 100 is a variation command including information on the variation pattern for executing the operation promotion effect. If there is, an operation promotion effect distribution table corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game to be executed this time is set (step C502). Specifically, the effect control device 300, for example, based on the symbol command from the game control device 100, determines that the result of the special figure variation display game to be executed this time is other than a big hit (that is, a loss or a small hit). In this case, an operation promotion effect distribution table (for example, FIG. 58(b)) for other than the big win is set, and when it is determined that the result of the special figure variation display game to be executed this time is the big win, the big win is determined. 58(c), for example, is set.

Next, referring to the set operation promotion effect distribution table, the type of operation promotion effect to be executed is determined (step C503). In step C503, in addition to the type of operation prompting effect to be executed, the operation mode (including the number of operations) is determined by lottery or the like. That is, for example, if the type of operation promotion effect to be executed is the normal button operation promotion effect, it is determined whether the operation mode is a short press or a long press, and in the case of a short press, the number of operation number of times).

Then, the operation prompting effect of the determined type is set (step C504), and the operation prompting effect setting process is terminated. Specifically, the effect control device 300 sets the normal button operation promotion effect, for example, when the determined type of operation promotion effect is the normal button operation promotion effect. As a result, the normal button operation promotion performance is executed at a prescribed timing, and a prescribed success performance is executed at a prescribed ratio when the performance button 25 is operated in an operation mode as instructed during the operation valid period.
Further, when the determined type of operation promoting effect is the specific button operation promoting effect, the specific button operation promoting effect is set. As a result, the specific button operation promotion performance is executed at a prescribed timing, and a prescribed success performance is executed at a prescribed ratio when the performance button 25 is operated in an operation mode as instructed during the operation effective period.
Further, when the determined type of operation promoting effect is the touch operation promoting effect, the touch operation promoting effect is set. Thereby, the touch operation promotion effect is executed at a predetermined timing, and a predetermined success effect is executed at a predetermined rate when the touch panel 29 is operated in an operation manner as instructed during the operation valid period.

In the operation promotion effects (ordinary button operation promotion effects, touch operation promotion effects, specific button operation promotion effects), in addition to the display of the operation promotion images G1 and G2, images other than the operation promotion images G1 and G1 are displayed, and the frame decoration device is displayed. 18 or board decoration device 46 (including the LED built in the production button 25) light emission, operation of the board production device 44, sound from the speakers 19a, 19b, etc. several are done.
Further, when the operation means is operated during the operation effective period, the acceptance of the operation may be notified by the display of the display device 41 or the sound from the speakers 19a and 19b.

In addition, in the success effect, any one of various effects using the display of the display device 41, the light emission of the LEDs of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46, the operation of the board effect device 44, the sound from the speakers 19a and 19b, etc. One or more are performed. Specifically, the success effects include, for example, a ready-to-win effect, a change in the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display corresponding to the special figure variation display game being executed, an effect in which a predetermined character appears, and a predetermined light emission. The effects include an effect in which an LED emits light in a certain manner, an effect in which a movable accessory operates in a predetermined operation mode, an effect in which a predetermined sound is output from a speaker, and the like. The timing for determining whether or not to execute the success effect is arbitrary. For example, it may be determined by a lottery or the like when an operation is performed in an operation manner as instructed during the operation valid period, or the operation valid period. may be determined before the start of

If the result is a loss or a small win, for example, as shown in FIG. 58(b), one of the normal button operation promotion effect and the touch operation promotion effect is selected as the type of operation promotion effect to be executed. On the other hand, if the result is a big hit, for example, as shown in FIG. 58(c), any one of the normal button operation promotion effect, the touch operation promotion effect, and the specific button operation promotion effect is selected as the operation promotion effect to be executed. be done.
The specific button operation prompting effect is not executed when the result is a loss or a small win, but is executed only when the result is a big win. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific button operation promotion effect is a big hit confirmation effect. Further, when the result is a loss or a small hit, the normal button operation promotion effect is more likely to be selected than the touch operation promotion effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big hit is high in the order of normal button operation promotion effect<touch operation promotion effect<specific button operation promotion effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the result of the special figure variation display game being executed can be suggested by the type of operation prompting effect to be executed.

In this embodiment, the same operation promotion effect distribution table is used when the result of the special figure variation display game to be executed this time is a small hit and when it is a loss, but it is not limited to this. That is, if the result of the special figure variation display game to be executed this time is a small hit, the type of operation promotion production to be executed is determined by referring to the operation promotion production distribution table for small hits, and the special to be executed this time When the result of the figure variation display game is a loss, the type of operation prompting effect to be executed may be determined by referring to the operation prompting effect apportionment table for losing.
Further, the specific button operation prompting effect may be executable when the result of the special figure variation display game to be executed this time is a small hit.
Further, the specific button operation prompting effect may be made executable when the result of the special figure variation display game to be executed this time is a loss.

In addition, in this embodiment, the game control device 100 instructs the performance control device 300 to execute the operation promotion performance (transmits a variation command including information on the variation pattern for executing the operation promotion performance to the performance control device 300). However, it is not limited to this. For example, the effect control device 300 can be configured to determine by lottery or the like whether or not to execute the operation promotion effect at the start of the special figure variation display game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect control device 300 is configured to determine the type of operation promoting effect to be executed with reference to the operation promoting effect distribution table, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game control device 100 instructs the production control device 300 to execute the operation promotion production and the type of operation promotion production to be executed (Including information on the variation pattern for executing the normal button operation promotion production to the production control device 300 It is also possible to transmit any of the variation command, the variation command including information on the variation pattern for executing the touch operation promotion effect, and the variation command including information on the variation pattern for executing the specific button operation promotion effect). . FIG. 58(d) shows an example of the operation promotion effect setting process executed at that time.

In this operation promotion effect setting process, when the variation command from the game control device 100 is a variation command including information on the variation pattern for executing the normal button operation promotion effect (step C601; Y), the operation mode (the number of operations including), etc., and sets the normal button operation promotion effect (step C604).
Also, if the variable command from the game control device 100 is a variable command containing information on the variable pattern for executing the specific button operation promotion effect (step C602; Y), the operation mode (including the number of operations) etc. is determined. Then, the specific button operation prompting effect is set (step C605).
In addition, when the variation command from the game control device 100 is a variation command including information on the variation pattern for executing the touch operation promotion effect (step C603; Y), the operation mode (including the number of operations) is determined. to set the touch operation promotion effect (step C606).

In addition, in the present embodiment, the result of the special figure variation display game being executed is suggested by the type of operation promotion effect to be executed, but it is not limited to this. It may be configured to suggest the result of the special figure variation display game.
In this case, the effect control device 300 performs the operation promotion effect setting process (FIG. 58) in the look-ahead variation command process (step C246) of the received command analysis process (FIG. 54), for example. In this operation effect setting process, first, there is an unexecuted pending display in which the display mode changes in the decorative special figure starting memory display (hereinafter referred to as "unexecuted pending display") corresponding to the unexecuted special figure fluctuation display game. In this case, it is determined by a lottery or the like whether or not to execute the operation promotion effect.

Then, when the execution of the operation promotion effect is determined (step C501; Y), it corresponds to the result of the target special figure fluctuation display game (the special figure fluctuation display game in which the display mode of the corresponding unexecuted pending display changes) Then, an operation promotion effect distribution table is set (step C502). Specifically, the effect control device 300, for example, when the result of the target special figure variation display game is other than a big win (that is, a loss or a small win), the operation promotion effect distribution table for non-big wins ( For example, while setting FIG. 58(b)), if the result of the target special figure variation display game is a big win, an operation promotion effect distribution table for big win (for example, FIG. 58(c)) is set.

Next, referring to the set operation promotion effect distribution table, the type of operation promotion effect to be executed is determined (step C503), the determined type of operation promotion effect is set (step C504), and the operation promotion effect setting is performed. End the process. Specifically, the effect control device 300 sets the normal button operation promotion effect, for example, when the determined type of operation promotion effect is the normal button operation promotion effect. As a result, the normal button operation promotion effect is executed at a predetermined timing, and when the effect button 25 is operated in the operation mode as instructed during the operation valid period, a predetermined success effect (here, the Effect of changing the display mode of the execution pending display) is executed.
Further, when the determined type of operation promoting effect is the specific button operation promoting effect, the specific button operation promoting effect is set. As a result, the specific button operation promotion effect is executed at a predetermined timing, and when the effect button 25 is operated in the operation mode as instructed during the operation valid period, a predetermined success effect (here, a Effect of changing the display mode of the execution pending display) is executed.
Further, when the determined type of operation promoting effect is the touch operation promoting effect, the touch operation promoting effect is set. As a result, the touch operation promotion effect is executed at a predetermined timing, and when the touch panel 29 is operated in the operation mode as instructed during the operation valid period, a predetermined success effect (here, non-execution suspension An effect in which the display mode of the display changes) is executed.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the gaming machine capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the game (special figure variation display game) is a special result, the first Operation means (effect button 25), second operation means (touch panel 29), and promotion effect execution means (effect control device 300) for executing a promotion effect (operation promotion effect) that prompts the player to operate, The promotion effect includes a promotion effect in which a first promotion image (effect button image G11) prompting the operation of the first operation means is displayed, and a second promotion image (touch panel image G21) prompting the operation of the second operation means is displayed. wherein the first promotion image can be displayed in the first display mode or the second display mode, and the promotion effect in which the first promotion image is displayed in the first display mode (normal button operation promotion effect) (See FIG. 57(a))) is higher than the promotion effect (touch operation promotion effect (see FIG. 57(b))) in which the second promotion image is displayed. ), and the promotion effect in which the first promotion image is displayed in the second display mode (specific button operation promotion effect (see FIG. 57(c))) is a promotion effect in which the second promotion image is displayed ( This is an effect with a higher degree of expectation that a special game state will occur (see FIG. 58(b)) than the touch operation promotion effect (see FIG. 57(b))).

That is, there are two types of display modes of the first promotion image, and depending on the type of display mode of the first promotion image, the degree of expectation for the jackpot of the promotion effect in which the first promotion image is displayed is different from the promotion effect in which the second promotion image is displayed. Since it becomes lower or higher than , the variation of the promotion effect increases, and the interest of the game can be enhanced by the promotion effect.

In this embodiment, the display size of the first promotion image is different between the first display mode and the second display mode of the first promotion image (effect button image G11). , color, display position, presence/absence of blinking, or the like.
In addition to (or in place of) the display mode of the effect button image G11, the display mode (display size, color, display position, Either one or more of the presence or absence of blinking may be changed.
Also, the first operating means is not limited to the production button 25 and can be changed as appropriate.
Further, the second operating means is not limited to the touch panel 29 and can be changed as appropriate.

Also, the first operating means and the second operating means may be the same operating means.
Specifically, for example, when the production button 25 is configured to be convertible from a normal state (the state shown in FIG. 1) to a projecting state (a state in which the upper surface of the production button 25 is higher than in the normal state). Alternatively, the first operation means may be the production button 25 in the normal state, and the second operation means may be the production button 25 in the protruded state. In that case, for example, in the operation promoting effect (protruding button operation promoting effect) prompting the user to operate the effect button 25 in the projecting state, as shown in FIG. An image G31, a notification image G32 (e.g., time bar image) that notifies the remaining length of the operation valid period, and an instruction image G13 (e.g., "Press The display device 41 displays a protruding button operation prompting image G3 including a character image such as !

Further, in that case, as shown in FIGS. 59(b) and (c), for example, the promotion effect (normal button operation promotion effect (see FIG. 57(a)) in which the first promotion image is displayed in the first display mode). is set as an effect with a lower expectation of a big hit than the promotion effect in which the second promotion image is displayed (protruding button operation promotion effect (see FIG. 58(a))), and the first promotion image is displayed in the second display mode. The promotion performance (specified button operation promotion performance (see FIG. 57(c))) is set to have a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than the promotion performance (protruding button operation promotion performance (see FIG. 58(a))) in which the second promotion image is displayed. It is also possible to configure so as to provide a high performance.

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Here, if the production button 25 is configured to be convertible from the normal state to the projecting state, the production control device 300 controls, for example, a driving means (not shown) that converts the production button 25 to the projecting state. A confirmation operation for confirming whether or not the effect button 25 can be converted to the projecting state is executed. Then, when it is found in the confirmation operation that it is not possible to convert to the protruding state, a non-protruding flag is set. This confirmation operation is, for example, an operation of converting the effect button 25 from the normal state to the protruding state and then returning the protruding state to the normal state. This is performed as part of the initialization operation of the effect button 25. - 特許庁

In the initialization operation of the effect button 25, for example, an LED built into the effect button 25 emits light in a predetermined light emission pattern. Furthermore, when the production button 25 is configured to be convertible from the normal state to the protruding state, the confirmation operation of the production button 25 is performed in addition to the light emission of the LED. At this time, the LED light emission pattern differs between the initialization operation executed when the power is turned on and the initialization operation executed when the RAM is initialized, but the operation pattern of the confirmation operation is the same.

If the effect button 25 cannot be converted to the projecting state due to a malfunction of the driving means or the like, displaying the projecting button image G31 may give the player a sense of discomfort. Therefore, when the effect button 25 is configured to be convertible from the normal state to the projecting state, instead of the operation prompting effect setting process shown in FIG. 58(a), the operation prompting effect setting process shown in FIG. 60 is executed. You can
In this operation promotion effect setting process, when the operation promotion effect is to be executed (step C501; Y), the effect It is determined whether the button 25 is in the initial state (step C511), and if it is in the initial state (step C511; Y), the processing of steps C502 to C504 is executed. On the other hand, if it is not the initial state (step C511; N), after controlling the driving means (not shown) of the effect button 25 to return the effect button 25 to the initial state (normal state) (step C512), step C502. - Execute the processing of C504.

Then, in step C504, it is determined whether or not the projecting button operation promotion effect has been set (step C513). In the case of the normal button operation promotion effect or the specific button operation promotion effect, the operation promotion effect setting process is terminated.
On the other hand, if the projection button operation prompting effect is set in step C504 (step C513; Y), it is determined whether the projecting button operation prompting effect can be executed (step C514). If the projection button operation prompting effect can be executed (step C514; Y), that is, if the projection impossible flag is not set, the operation prompting effect setting process is terminated. As a result, when the projecting button operation promoting effect is executed at a predetermined timing, the effect button 25 is converted to the projecting state, and the effect button 25 in the projecting state is operated in the operation mode as instructed during the effective operation period. A predetermined success effect is executed at a predetermined rate, and, for example, the effect button 25 returns to its normal state after the end of the valid operation period.

On the other hand, if the projecting button operation promoting effect is not executable (step C514; N), that is, if the projecting impossible flag is set, the normal size effect button image G11 is displayed instead of the projecting button image G31. is set (step C515), and the operation prompting effect setting process is terminated. As a result, at the timing when the projecting button image G31 is displayed, the normal size effect button image G11 is displayed, and when the normal state effect button 25 is operated in the operation mode as instructed during the operation valid period, a predetermined A predetermined success effect is executed at a rate of .
That is, in this case, the operation promotion image is not the button image (projection button image G31) displayed in the projecting button operation promotion effect, but the button image displayed in the normal button operation promotion effect (normal size effect button image G11 ) is displayed, but for the effects other than the display of the button image and the projection of the effect button 25, the effect executed in the projecting button operation promotion effect is executed. Display of the button image and effects other than the projection of the button 25 include, for example, display of other images (notification image, instruction image) included in the operation prompting image, display of images other than the operation prompting image, display of the frame decoration device 18 , light emission of the LED of the board decoration device 46 (including the LED built into the effect button 25), operation of the board effect device 44, sounds from the speakers 19a and 19b, vibration of the effect button 25, and the like.

In this embodiment, in step C515, instead of the protruding button image G31, the button image (normal size effect button image G11) displayed in the normal button operation promotion effect is set to be displayed. Of course, instead of the projecting button image G31, it is possible to set the display of the button image (the effect button image G11 with a size larger than the normal size) to be displayed in the specific button operation promotion effect. The effect has a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than the projecting button operation promotion effect (see FIG. 59(b)). Therefore, if the effect button image G11 of a size larger than the normal size is displayed in place of the projecting button image G31, there is a risk that the player's sense of expectation will be excessively heightened. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the non-projection flag is set, instead of the projecting button image G31, the button is displayed with a normal button operation promotion effect with a lower expectation for big win than the projecting button operation promotion effect. An image (normal size effect button image G11) is displayed.

Further, when the effect button 25 is configured to be convertible from the normal state to the projecting state, instead of the operation prompting effect setting process shown in FIG. 58(a), the operation prompting effect setting shown in FIG. processing may be performed.
In this operation promotion effect setting process, if the projection button operation promotion effect is not executable (step C514; N), that is, if the non-projection flag is set, the driving means (not shown) of the effect button 25 is turned on. A confirmation operation for confirming whether or not the effect button 25 can be converted to the projecting state is executed (step C516). Then, when it is found in the confirming operation in step C516 that the state can be converted to the projecting state (step C517; Y), the operation prompting effect setting process is terminated. At that time, the projection impossible flag may be cleared. On the other hand, if it is found in the confirming operation in step C516 that the conversion to the protruding state is not possible (step C517; N), instead of the protruding button image G31, the normal size effect button image G11 is set to be displayed. (Step C515), the operation prompting effect setting process is terminated.

Compared to the operation prompting effect setting process shown in FIG. 61(a), that is, the operation prompting effect setting process for performing a confirmation action, that is, the operation prompting effect setting process for not performing a confirming action, It is possible to increase the display frequency of the projecting button image G31. However, if the performance button 25 is checked at the start or during execution of the special figure variation display game, there is a risk that the player's expectation that the performance button 25 will protrude will be fueled. Therefore, the operation promotion effect to be performed during the special figure fluctuation display game is set by the operation promotion effect setting process shown in FIG. The promotion effect is preferably set in the operation promotion effect setting process shown in FIG. 61(a).
When performing the operation promotion effect during the special game state, for example, in the round effect setting process (step C405) of the jackpot command process (FIG. 56), etc., the operation promotion effect setting process (FIGS. 58, 60, 61 (A) is executed. At this time, in the operation-promoting effect setting process, the type of operation-promoting effect to be executed is determined with reference to an operation-promoting effect distribution table as shown in FIGS. 61(b) and 61(c).

Specifically, for example, in the round effect setting process corresponding to the round after the specific round (in the case of the present embodiment, the first round) in which the game ball may flow into the specific area, the operation promotion effect setting Processing is performed. Then, when there is no V-pass in the specific round, the type of operation-promoting effect is determined with reference to an operation-promoting effect apportionment table for no V-passing (for example, FIG. 61(b)). On the other hand, when there is V passage in the specific round, the type of operation promotion effect is determined with reference to the operation promotion effect distribution table for V pass (for example, FIG. 61(c)).

Further, in the look-ahead variation command processing (step C246) of the received command analysis processing (FIG. 54), it is also possible to perform the operation prompting effect setting processing shown in FIG. That is, it is possible to change the display mode of the non-execution suspension display when the projection button 25 is operated. Further, it is also possible to change the display mode of the unexecuted pending display only when the production button 25 in the normal state is operated.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the gaming machine capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the game (special figure variation display game) is a special result, the first An operation means (effect button 25) capable of converting from a state (normal state) to a second state (protruding state) and a confirmation operation for confirming whether or not the operation means can be converted to the second state. Confirmation operation control means (performance control device 300) to be executed and promotion performance execution means (performance control device 300) for executing promotion performance (operation promotion performance) to prompt the player to operate the operation means are provided. is a first promotion effect (normal button operation promotion effect, specific button operation promotion effect) in which a first promotion image (effect button image G11) imitating the operation means in the first state is displayed, and the operation means in the second state. a second promotion effect (protruding button operation promotion effect) in which a second promotion image (protruding button image G31) simulating the In the case where it is not possible to convert the operation means to the second state by the confirming action, instead of the process of executing the second promotion effect, predetermined processing (for example, normal size (step C515)) for setting the display of the effect button image G11 (see FIG. 60).

Therefore, when the operation means (effect button 25) cannot be converted to the second state (protruding state), the predetermined processing is executed, so that it is possible to execute the promotion effect (operation promotion effect) without discomfort. , the attraction of the game can be enhanced by the promotion effect.
Note that the predetermined process is not limited to the process of stopping the display of the projecting button image G31 and setting the display of the effect button image G11 (step C515), and can be changed as appropriate. The predetermined process may be, for example, a process of canceling the execution of the operation promotion effect, a process of canceling the display of the projecting button image G31 (not setting the display of the effect button image G11), It may be a process of displaying the projecting button image G31 as usual and canceling acceptance of the operation of the effect button 25 during the valid operation period, or displaying the projecting button image G31 as usual and at a predetermined timing during the valid operation period. It may be a process of determining that the effect button 25 has been operated (executing a predetermined success effect at a predetermined rate by assuming that the effect button 25 has been operated even though it has not been operated).

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the confirmation operation control means (effect control device 300) is determined to execute the second promotion effect (projection button operation promotion effect) during the special game state. Then, if it is not possible to convert the operation means (production button 25) to the second state (projection state) in the confirmation action, the operation means is converted to the second state before the start of the second promotion production. (step C516), and the promotion performance execution means (performance control device 300) decides to execute the second promotion performance during the special game state. In the case where the operation means is not changed to the second state by the reconfirmation operation, a predetermined process may be executed in place of the process of executing the second promotion effect. It is possible (see FIG. 61(a)).

By configuring in this way, it is possible to increase the execution frequency of the second promotion effect.
In this embodiment, the operation pattern of the confirmation operation of the effect button 25 (confirmation operation at the time of initialization operation) and the operation pattern of the reconfirmation operation of the effect button 25 (confirmation operation in step C516) are the same. , the confirmation operation and the reconfirmation operation may have different operation patterns.
Further, when it is decided to execute the second promotion effect during a period other than during the special game state (for example, during the special figure variation display game), the reconfirmation operation may be performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the effect button 25 can be converted to the projected state based on whether or not the non-projectable flag is set. Based on whether the button 25 is in the initial state (normal state), it may be determined whether the effect button 25 can be converted to the projecting state. 62 and 63 show an example of the operation promotion effect setting process executed at that time.

The operation promotion effect setting process shown in FIG. 62 is executed, for example, in the variable effect setting process (step C365) of the variable command process (FIG. 55). That is, the operation promotion effect setting process shown in FIG. 62 is, for example, executed at the start of the special figure variation display game, and is a process of setting information for performing the operation promotion effect during the special figure variation display game.
In this operation promotion effect setting process, if the variation command from the game control device 100 is a variation command including information on the variation pattern for executing the normal button operation promotion effect (step C611; Y), the operation mode (the number of operations ), etc., set the normal button operation promotion effect (step C614), and end the operation promotion effect setting process.
Also, if the variable command from the game control device 100 is a variable command containing information on the variable pattern for executing the specific button operation promotion effect (step C612; Y), the operation mode (including the number of operations) etc. is determined. Then, the specific button operation prompting effect is set (step C615), and the operation prompting effect setting process is terminated.

Also, if the variation command from the game control device 100 is a variation command including information on the variation pattern for executing the projecting button operation promotion effect (step C613; Y), the operation mode (including the number of operations) and the like are determined. Then, the projection button operation prompting effect is set (step C616). Next, for example, based on the signal from the sensor that detects that the production button 25 is in the initial state (normal state), it is determined whether the production button 25 is in the initial state (step C617), and if it is in the initial state ( At step C617; Y), it is determined that the effect button 25 can be converted to the projecting state, and the operation promotion effect setting process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is not in the initial state (step C617; N), that is, if it has not returned to the initial state, it means that a predetermined problem (failure of the driving means of the effect button 25, dust clogging, etc.) has occurred as a factor. Therefore, it is determined that the effect button 25 cannot be converted to the projecting state, and the setting of the projecting button operation promotion effect is canceled (step C618), and the operation promotion effect setting process is terminated. As a result, the setting in step C616 is cancelled, so the execution of the projecting button operation prompting effect is stopped.

Incidentally, at the start of the special figure variation display game, it was determined whether or not the production button 25 is in the initial state based on the signal from the sensor that detects that the production button 25 is in the initial state (normal state), but the sensor The timing for determining whether it is in the initial state based on the signal from can be changed as appropriate. For example, at the end of the special figure variation display game, it is determined whether or not the production button 25 is in the initial state based on the signal from the sensor that detects that the production button 25 is in the initial state (normal state). If there is, the initial state flag is set, if it is not the initial state, the initial state flag is cleared, and at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game, if the initial state flag is set, the production button 25 is in the initial state. It may be determined that there is (step C617; Y), and if the initial state flag is not set, it may be determined that the effect button 25 is not in the initial state (step C617; N).

The operation promotion effect setting process shown in FIG. 63 is executed, for example, in the round effect setting process (step C405) of the jackpot command process (FIG. 56). That is, the operation promotion effect setting process shown in FIG. 63 is, for example, a process of setting information for performing an operation promotion effect during the special game state, which is executed during the special game state.
In this operation prompting effect setting process, first, the processes of steps C501 to C504 are executed. Then, in step C504, it is determined whether or not the projection button operation promotion effect has been set (step C521). In the case of the normal button operation promotion effect or the specific button operation promotion effect, the operation promotion effect setting process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the projecting button operation prompt effect is set in step C504 (step C521; Y), for example, based on a signal from a sensor detecting that the effect button 25 is in the initial state (normal state), the effect button 25 is in the initial state (step C522), and if it is in the initial state (step C522; Y), it is determined that the effect button 25 can be converted to the projecting state, and operation promotion effect setting processing is performed. exit.
On the other hand, if it is not in the initial state (step C522; N), the driving means (not shown) of the effect button 25 is controlled to return the effect button 25 to the initial state (normal state) (step C523), After that, again, based on the signal from the sensor that detects that the effect button 25 is in the initial state (normal state), it is determined whether the effect button 25 is in the initial state (step C524). Then, if it is in the initial state (step C524; Y), it is determined that the effect button 25 can be converted to the projecting state, and the operation prompting effect setting process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is not in the initial state (step C524; N), that is, in the case that it has not returned to the initial state, a predetermined problem (failure of driving means for converting the effect button 25 to the projecting state, clogging with dust, etc.) is the cause. Since it is conceivable that it has occurred, it is determined that the effect button 25 cannot be converted to the projecting state, the setting of the projecting button operation prompting effect is canceled (step C525), and the operation prompting effect setting process is terminated. As a result, the setting in step C504 is cancelled, and the execution of the projecting button operation prompting effect is stopped.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the gaming machine capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the variation display game (special figure variation display game) is a special result, Operation means (effect button 25) capable of converting from a first state (normal state) to a second state (protruding state), and whether or not the operation means is in the first state at the time of starting or stopping the variable display game. Confirmation control means (production control device 300) for confirmation, and promotion production execution means (production control device 300) for executing promotion production (operation promotion production) for prompting the player to operate the operation means, and the promotion production is , a first promotion effect (normal button operation promotion effect, specific button operation promotion effect) in which a first promotion image (effect button image G11) imitating the operation means in the first state is displayed, and the operation means in the second state. a second promotion effect (protruding button operation promotion effect) in which a simulated second promotion image (protruding button image G31) is displayed; If it is confirmed that the operation means is not in the first state (step C617; N), it is possible to execute a predetermined process instead of the process of executing the second promotion effect. (see FIG. 62).

By configuring in this way, when the operating means (effect button 25) cannot be converted to the second state (protruded state), the predetermined process is executed, so that the promotion effect (operation promotion effect) without any sense of incongruity is produced. It becomes possible to execute it, and the interest in the game can be enhanced by the promotion effect.
In addition, when execution of the first promotion effect (normal button operation promotion effect, specific button operation promotion effect) is determined, and it is confirmed that the operating means is not in the first state (normal state), It is also possible to configure to execute a predetermined process instead of the process of executing the first promotion effect.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the confirmation control means (effect control device 300), when it is determined to execute the second promotion effect (projection button operation promotion effect) during the special game state, the operation It is confirmed whether or not the means (production button 25) is in the first state (normal state), and if it is confirmed that the operation means is not in the first state (step C522; N), the Before the start of the second promotion effect, the operation means is made to perform a confirmation operation for setting it to the first state (step C523), and the promotion effect execution means (effect control device 300) performs the second promotion effect during the special game state. When it is decided to execute the second promotion effect and when the operation means cannot be set to the first state by the confirmation action (step C524; N), a predetermined It can be configured to perform processing (see Figure 62).

By configuring in this way, it is possible to increase the execution frequency of the second promotion effect.
It should be noted that the predetermined process is not limited to the process of canceling the execution of the projecting button operation prompting effect (steps C618 and C525), and can be changed as appropriate. The predetermined process may be, for example, a process of stopping the display of the projecting button image G31 and setting the display of the effect button image G11, or stopping the display of the projecting button image G31 (the display of the effect button image G11 is not set), or the process of displaying the protruding button image G31 as usual and canceling the reception of the operation of the effect button 25 during the operation valid period, or the process of displaying the protruding button image G31 as usual. It is displayed that the effect button 25 has been operated at a predetermined timing during the operation effective period (assuming that the effect button 25 has been operated even though it has not been operated, and a predetermined success effect is executed at a predetermined rate. ) processing.

Further, when it is determined to execute the first promotion effect (normal button operation promotion effect, specific button operation promotion effect) during the special game state, the operation means (effect button 25) is set to the first state (normal state). If it is confirmed that the operation means is not in the first state by the confirmation, a confirmation operation for setting the operation means to the first state before the start of the first promotion effect is executed, and when the operation means cannot be brought to the first state by the confirmation operation, a predetermined process is executed instead of the process of executing the first promotion effect.

In addition to the normal button operation promotion effect, the specific button operation promotion effect, and the projecting button operation promotion effect, a touch operation promotion effect (see FIG. 57(b)) may be executed. That is, even when the effect button 25 is configured to be convertible from the normal state to the projecting state, the touch operation promotion effect can be executed. In this case, for example, the degree of expectation for a big win is high in the order of normal button operation promotion effect <touch operation promotion effect <protruding button operation promotion effect <specific button operation promotion effect.

Specifically, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a second operation means (touch panel 29) different from the operation means (production button 25) is provided, and the promotion production execution means (production control device 300) further includes a second A third promotion effect (touch operation promotion effect (see FIG. 57(b)) in which a promotion image (touch panel image G21) prompting the user to operate the two operation means is displayed can be executed. It can be displayed in the display mode or the second display mode, and the promotion effect in which the first promotion image is displayed in the first display mode (normal button operation promotion effect (see FIG. 57(a))) is different from the third promotion effect. is an effect with a low degree of expectation for the occurrence of a special game state (expectation for a big win), and a promotion effect in which the first promotion image is displayed in the second display mode (specific button operation promotion effect (see FIG. 57(c)). ) can be configured to be an effect with a higher degree of expectation for the occurrence of the special game state than the third promotion effect.

<Explanation production>
The effect control device 300 can execute an explanation effect for explaining a game. In this embodiment, it is possible to execute three types of explanation effects, ie, a first explanation effect, a second explanation effect, and a third explanation effect.
In the first explanation effect, character information (first character information M1) for explaining the effect is displayed. The first character information M1 consists of a character string with a predetermined number of characters (e.g., 8) or more, and is scroll-displayed so as to flow in one predetermined direction (here, from right to left), as shown in FIG. 64, for example.

FIG. 64 shows an example of the first explanation effect executed during the operation prompting effect. This first explanation effect can be executed both when the type of the operation promoting effect to be executed is the normal button operation promoting effect and when the type of the operation promoting effect to be executed is the specific button operation promoting effect. When the one-character information M1 is displayed to the end, for example, as shown in FIG. The effect button image G11 of the normal size is changed to the effect button image G11 of a size larger than the normal size. Note that in the first explanation effect, not only the first character information M1 but also additional information (images, moving images, etc.) for supplementing or decorating the first character information M1 may be displayed. Specifically, the additional information may be, for example, an image or video that decorates a part of the first character information M1 (for example, an effect that is superimposed and displayed on the "big button" portion of the first character information M1). image (this effect image also moves from right to left along with the "big button" part)). Further, as the additional information, for example, an image or a moving image that supplements a part of the first character information M1 (for example, what kind of image (moving image) is the "big button" in the first character information M1? button image displayed in the supplement window for supplementation). From the viewpoint of misrecognition prevention, the supplementary window part is a predetermined area such as the upper left of the screen (area where the decoration special figure start memory display is displayed, area where the special figure fluctuation display game is executed (decoration identification pattern is displayed area), and the area where the effect is executed).
Also, in the example shown in FIG. 64, the display size of the effect button image G11 changes during the operation effective period (the type of operation promotion effect changes from normal button operation promotion effect to specific button operation promotion effect). However, the display size of the effect button image G11 may be changed before the operation valid period starts.

Also, the first explanation effect is not limited to displaying text information for explaining the operation prompting effect. That is, the first character information M1 is not limited to character information for explaining the operation promotion effect. Specifically, the first character information M1 is character information for explaining a pending change effect that changes the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display (for example, "When the hold changes to rainbow color, intense heat!") Or, text information for explaining the effect of changing the display mode of the image (background image, character image, decoration identification information, etc.) other than the decoration special figure start memory display (for example, "the background is a tiger pattern It may be superheated when it comes!"), or character information ("It's superheated when a tiger character appears!") describing an effect for making a predetermined image (such as a character image) appear. In addition, character information for explaining a step-up effect that consists of a plurality of unit effects and increases the expectation of a big hit etc. Character information (for example, "pseudo triple !?”), character information for explaining the character effect in which the movable character moves (for example, “If the character moves to ○○, it will be a big hit!?”), character information for explaining the reach effect ( For example, it may be "The reach of special patterns is intense!").

In the second explanation effect, character information (second character information M2) for instructing the player is displayed. The second character information M2 consists of a character string with less than a predetermined number of characters (eg, 8), and is displayed at once without being scrolled, as shown in FIG. 65(a), for example. FIG. 65(a) shows an example of a second explanation effect executed during a specific round in which game balls may flow into a specific area. It should be noted that the second explanation effect can be executed outside of the specific round. For example, it can be executed when hitting right or hitting left. In this case, for example, the second character information M2 such as "hit right!" or "hit left!" is displayed.
Note that, as in the examples shown in FIGS. 64 and 65(a), it is preferable that the character size of the second character information M2 is larger than the character size of the first character information M1.

Differences between the first explanation effect and the second explanation effect include the following points.
The execution time of the first explanation effect (the time required to display the first character information M1 from the beginning to the end) is predetermined and is not affected by game content or other time values. The execution time of the second explanation effect (the time during which the second explanation information M2 is displayed) may be affected by game content or other time values.
In addition, the first explanation effect may be a so-called fake, that is, even if the first character information M1 stating "If a big button is displayed in the button effect, you will win big!", the big button is not displayed (the effect button image In some cases, the display size of G11 does not change from the normal size to a size larger than the normal size, but the second explanation effect does not have a so-called false appearance.
Further, while the dedicated BGM and sound effects are not output during execution of the first explanation effect, dedicated BGM and sound effects can be output during execution of the second explanation effect.
Further, the first character information M1 displayed in the first explanation effect has a plurality of display modes for each effect to be explained, whereas the second character information M2 displayed in the second explanation effect has a plurality of display modes. No display mode. Specifically, for example, in the first explanation effect executed during the operation promoting effect, the first character information M1 includes "If a big button is displayed in the button effect, you win a big hit!?" and reach may occur!" etc. can also be displayed. On the other hand, in the second explanation effect executed during the specific round, only "Aim for V!" can be displayed as the second character information M2.

Also, the explanation given in the second explanation effect is an explanation related to the game result (which affects the game result). That is, the second character information M2 is information that the player wants to understand more than the first character information M1. Prior information, which is more detailed information than the information M2, may be displayed. Specifically, for example, by displaying advance information, it is possible to show where the "V" in "Aim for the V!" For example, this special figure placed outside the game area, nails in the game area, movable members around V, etc.) are not displayed) to suggest the location of "V (specific area)", then "V Suggest the shortest path/trajectory that a game ball can pass through to a certain place in "(Specific area)" or the path/trajectory that can be roughly passed (especially the approximate route/trajectory if the nail is not displayed) may

In the third explanation effect, character information (third character information M3) is displayed. The third character information M3 consists of a character string with a predetermined number of characters (e.g., 8) or more, and is displayed at once without being scrolled, as shown in FIG. 65(b), for example.
It should be noted that the third character information M3 is not limited to that shown in FIG. 65(b) and can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, the third character information M3 may be, for example, "Please remove the ball from the lower tray", "You can change the stage by button operation", "You can adjust the volume with the touch panel", and the like.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the game (special figure variation display game) is a special result, An explanation effect execution means (effect control device 300) for executing an explanation effect for explaining is provided, and the explanation effect displays character information (first character information M1) of a predetermined number or more of characters, and the character information is displayed. It includes a first explanation effect that is not displayed at once, and a second explanation effect that character information (second character information M2) with a number of characters less than a predetermined number is displayed and the character information is displayed at once.

Therefore, it is possible to execute two types of explanation effects of different types, that is, two types of explanation effects that differ in the number of characters of the character information and whether or not the character information is displayed at once. The attraction of the game can be enhanced by the production.
In addition, as a method of not displaying the first character information M1 once, a method of scrolling display so as to flow in a predetermined direction has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be a method of decreasing to .

Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first explanation effect is an effect related to the degree of expectation for the occurrence of the special game state (the degree of expectation for the big win), and the second explanation effect is the effect that the special game state occurs. It can be configured so that the performance is not related to the degree of expectation. Specifically, for example, in the example shown in FIG. 64, with the execution of the first explanation effect, the type of the operation promotion effect changes from the normal button operation promotion effect to the big hit expectation degree than the normal button operation promotion effect. It is switched to a high specific button operation promotion production.

By configuring in this manner, the character information is not displayed at once in the first explanation effect related to the degree of expectation of a big hit. Therefore, since the contents of the explanation by the first explanation effect can be grasped gradually, it is possible to prolong the time until the player grasps the degree of expectation for the big win, and the interest can be continued. On the other hand, in the second explanation effect which is not related to the degree of expectation of a big hit, the character information is displayed at once, so that the player can quickly grasp the contents of explanation by the second explanation effect.

Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the explanation effect further includes the third character information (the third character information M3) that displays the number of characters equal to or greater than the predetermined number, and displays the character information at once. It can be configured to include an explanation effect.
By configuring in this way, the variation of the explanation effect is increased, and it becomes possible to enhance the interest of the game by the explanation effect.

<Battle production>
The production control device 300 can execute a battle production in which a friendly character fights an enemy character. In this embodiment, it is possible to execute three types of battle effects: a first battle effect, a second battle effect, and a third battle effect.
In the first battle effect, for example, as shown in FIGS. 66(a) to (c), the number of friendly characters (the number of friendly characters that appear) is less than the number of enemy characters (the number of enemy characters that appear). is.
The second battle effect is, for example, as shown in FIGS. 66(d) to (f), a battle effect in which the number of allied characters is the same as the number of enemy characters.
The third battle effect is, for example, as shown in FIG. 67, a battle effect in which the number of friendly characters is greater than the number of enemy characters.
In this embodiment, a battle effect is executed as a kind of ready-to-win effect, but the battle effect is not limited to the ready-to-win effect and can be changed as appropriate.

The effect control device 300 executes a battle effect setting process for setting information for performing a battle effect, for example, in the variable effect setting process (step C365) of the variable command process (FIG. 55). An example of the battle effect setting process is shown in FIG. 68(a).
In this battle effect setting process, first, based on the variation command from the game control device 100, it is determined whether or not to execute the battle effect in the special figure variation display game to be executed this time (step C701). Then, when the battle effect is not executed in the special figure variation display game to be executed this time (step C701; N), the battle effect setting process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the battle production is executed in the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed this time (step C701; Y), that is, if the fluctuation command from the game control device 100 is a fluctuation command containing information on the fluctuation pattern for executing the battle production. , a battle effect distribution table corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game to be executed this time is set (step C702). Specifically, the effect control device 300, for example, based on the symbol command from the game control device 100, determines that the result of the special figure variation display game to be executed this time is other than a big hit (that is, a loss or a small hit). In this case, a battle effect distribution table (for example, FIG. 68(b)) for non-big hits is set, and when it is determined that the result of the special figure variation display game to be executed this time is a big hit, the table is for big wins. A battle effect distribution table (for example, FIG. 68(c)) is set.

Next, the set battle effect distribution table is referenced to determine the type of battle effect to be executed (step C703). In step C703, in addition to the type of battle effect to be executed, the type of characters to appear is determined by lottery or the like. In this embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 68(d), there are two types of friendly characters: friendly character A and friendly character B. For example, as shown in FIG. There are two types, A and enemy character B.

Then, the determined type of battle effect is set (step C704), and the battle effect setting process is terminated. As a result, the battle effect is started at a predetermined timing.
In the battle production (first battle production, second battle production, third battle production), in addition to displaying friendly characters and enemy characters, images other than friendly characters and enemy characters are displayed, the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device are displayed. Any one or more of various effects using light emission of the LED 46, operation of the board effect device 44, sound from the speakers 19a and 19b, etc. is performed.

Specifically, when the determined type of battle effect is the first battle effect, the effect control device 300 determines in step C704 that the first battle effect is a battle effect in which the number of allied characters is smaller than the number of enemy characters. set. As a result, the first battle effect is executed at a predetermined timing, and if the result of the special figure variation display game to be carried out this time is a big hit, the ally character wins, and the result of the special figure variation display game to be carried out this time is a win. If the win is anything other than a big hit, the ally character loses. In the examples shown in FIGS. 66(a) to (c), since the teammate character has won, the result of the special figure variation display game being executed is a big hit.
Incidentally, FIGS. 66A to 66C exemplify the case where "friend character A" is selected as the type of friend character to appear. The type may be ally character A or ally character B.

If the determined type of battle effect is the second battle effect, the effect control device 300 sets the second battle effect in which the number of friendly characters is the same as the number of enemy characters in step C704. . As a result, the second battle effect is executed at a predetermined timing, and if the result of the special figure variation display game to be carried out this time is a big hit, the ally character wins, and the result of the special figure variation display game to be carried out this time is a win. If the win is anything other than a big hit, the ally character loses. In the examples shown in FIGS. 66(d) to (f), since the teammate character has been defeated, the result of the special figure variation display game being executed is a loss or a small hit.

Incidentally, FIGS. 66(d) to 66(f) exemplify the case where "friend character A" is selected as the type of friend character to appear. The type may be ally character A or ally character B.
Also, FIGS. 66(d) to 66(f) exemplify the case where "enemy character A" is selected as the type of enemy character to appear. The type may be enemy character A or enemy character B.

If the determined type of battle effect is the third battle effect, the effect control device 300 sets the third battle effect, which is a battle effect in which the number of allied characters is greater than the number of enemy characters, in step C704. . As a result, the third battle effect is executed at a predetermined timing, and if the result of the special figure variation display game to be carried out this time is a big hit, the ally character wins, and the result of the special figure variation display game to be carried out this time is a win. If the win is anything other than a big hit, the ally character loses. In the example shown in FIG. 67, since the teammate character has won, the result of the special figure variation display game being executed is a big win.
Note that FIG. 67 exemplifies the case where "enemy character A" is selected as the type of enemy character to appear. It may be the enemy character B, or it may be the enemy character B.

Also, in the example shown in FIG. 67, the second battle effect is executed and then the third battle effect is executed, that is, an ally character is added on the way, but the present invention is not limited to this. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 67, first, the second battle effect (FIGS. 67(a) to (b)) is executed, and at a predetermined timing (for example, when normal reach develops into special reach) After executing the effect (FIG. 67(c)) for informing the addition of , the third battle effect (FIGS. 67(d) to (f)) is executed, but is not limited thereto. The third battle effect (FIGS. 67(d) to (f)) may be executed immediately without executing the second battle effect. When suddenly executing the third battle effect, the third battle effect may be started at a timing before the development from normal reach to special reach (for example, at the timing when normal reach starts), or from normal reach to special reach. You may start the 3rd battle production at the timing of development.
In addition, in the example shown in FIGS. 66(a) to (c), the first battle effect is executed immediately, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first battle effect is executed after the second battle effect is executed. You can make it run. That is, an enemy character may be added on the way.

When the result is a loss or a small hit, the first battle effect is most likely to be selected and the third battle effect is least likely to be selected, as shown in FIG. 68(b), for example. Further, when the result is a big hit, the third battle effect is most likely to be selected, and the first battle effect is least likely to be selected, as shown in FIG. 68(c), for example.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big hit is high in the order of the first battle effect<the second battle effect<the third battle effect. That is, when the number of ally characters is N (N≧1) and the number of enemy characters is M (M≧1), the larger NM, the higher the expectation of a big hit. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the result of the special figure variation display game being executed can be suggested by the number of characters appearing in the battle effect.

It should be noted that the degree of expectation for a big win may be varied depending on the type of friend character that appears, or the degree of expectation for a big win may be varied depending on the type of enemy character that appears. Specifically, for example, when the ally character A is stronger than the ally character B, the first battle effect in which the ally character A appears has higher expectations for a big hit than the first battle effect in which the ally character B appears. , and the second battle effect in which ally character A appears may be set to have a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than the second battle effect in which ally character B appears. Further, when the enemy character A is stronger than the enemy character B, the third battle performance in which the enemy character A appears is set to have a lower expectation for a big hit than the third battle performance in which the enemy character B appears, The second battle effect in which the enemy character A appears may be set so that the expectation of a big hit is lower than the second battle effect in which the enemy character B appears.

Further, in the present embodiment, the same battle effect distribution table is used for the case where the result of the special figure variation display game to be executed this time is a small hit and for the case of a loss, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed this time is a small hit, the type of battle production to be executed is determined by referring to the battle production distribution table for small wins, and the special figure fluctuation to be executed this time is determined. When the result of the displayed game is a loss, the type of battle effect to be executed may be determined by referring to a battle effect apportionment table for loss.

In addition, in this embodiment, the game control device 100 instructs the production control device 300 to execute a battle production (transmits a variation command including information on a variation pattern for executing a battle production to the production control device 300). However, it is not limited to this. For example, when the variation command from the game control device 100 is a variation command containing information on the variation pattern for executing the ready-to-win production, the production control device 300 determines whether or not to execute the battle production by lottery or the like. It is also possible to configure

Moreover, in this embodiment, although the production|presentation control apparatus 300 was comprised so that the kind of battle production|presentation performed with reference to a battle production distribution table might be determined, it is not limited to this. For example, the game control device 100 instructs the production control device 300 to execute the battle production and the type of battle production to be executed (variation command including information on the variation pattern for executing the first battle production to the production control device 300, It is also possible to transmit either a variation command including information on the variation pattern for executing the second battle effect or a variation command including information on the variation pattern for executing the third battle effect.

Also, the types of ally characters are not limited to the two types of ally character A and ally character B, and may be three or more types. Also, the degree of expectation for a big hit may be varied according to the types of appearing ally characters and their combinations.
Also, the types of enemy characters are not limited to the two types of enemy character A and enemy character B, and may be one type or three or more types. When there is only one type of enemy character (for example, only enemy character A), the first battle effect may be disabled, or a plurality of enemy characters of the one type may appear in the first battle effect. . Also, the degree of expectation for a big hit may be varied according to the types of enemy characters that appear and their combinations.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the result of the game (special figure variation display game) is a special result, the gaming machine capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player can perform a special game. A specific effect execution means (performance control device 300) for executing a specific effect (battle effect) capable of suggesting the degree of expectation for the occurrence of a state (the degree of expectation of a big hit) is provided, and the specific effect execution means is selected from the first character group. A first character to be selected (friend character) and a second character (enemy character) to be selected from a second character group are displayed on a display device 41, and a plurality of characters of the first character group are displayed at once. In addition, a plurality of characters of the second character group can be displayed at once, and the number of first characters displayed at one time (the number of friendly characters) is N (N≧1), and the number of characters displayed at one time is N. Assuming that the number of two characters (the number of enemy characters) is M (M≧1), the larger NM is, the higher the expectation of a big hit is (see FIG. 68(b)).

Therefore, depending on the difference between the number of first characters displayed at one time (number of friendly characters) and the number of second characters displayed at one time (number of enemy characters), the degree of expectation for a big hit in a specific effect (battle effect) differs. Therefore, the variation of the specific effect is increased, and the interest of the game can be enhanced by the specific effect in which a plurality of characters appear.

In addition, what is suggested by the specific effect (battle effect) is not limited to the degree of expectation for a big hit, and may be, for example, the degree of expectation that reach will occur.
Also, the same character may be displayed multiple times. That is, for example, when the number of allied characters=2, two allied characters A may appear, two allied characters B may appear, or one allied character A and one allied character B may appear. May appear. Also, for example, when the number of enemy characters=2, two enemy characters A may appear, two enemy characters B may appear, or one enemy character A and one enemy character B may appear. May appear.
Also, in the present embodiment, the upper limit of N (the number of allied characters) is 2, but the upper limit of N is not limited to 2. Also, in this embodiment, the upper limit of M (the number of enemy characters) is two, but the upper limit of M is not limited to two.

<Variation 1 of Battle Production>
A plurality of allied characters may appear by replacing the allied characters during the battle production. That is, the number of allied characters may be the total number of allied characters displayed separately instead of the number of allied characters displayed at once.
Also, a plurality of enemy characters may appear by replacing the enemy characters during the battle production. That is, the number of enemy characters may be the total number of enemy characters displayed separately instead of the number of enemy characters displayed at once.

FIG. 69 shows an example of the first battle effect in this modified example. In the battle presentation shown in FIG. 69, for example, as shown in FIG. 69(c), the enemy character is changed from the enemy character A to the enemy character B during the battle presentation. Also, in the battle effect shown in FIG. 69, since the ally character has won, the result of the special figure variation display game being executed is a big hit.
FIG. 70 shows an example of the third battle effect in this modified example. In the battle presentation shown in FIG. 70, the ally character is switched from ally character A to ally character B in the middle of the battle presentation, for example, as shown in FIG. 70(c). Also, in the battle presentation shown in FIG. 70, since the ally character has won, the result of the special figure variation display game being executed is a big win.

FIG. 71 shows an example of the second battle effect in this modified example. In the battle production shown in FIG. 71, for example, as shown in FIG. The enemy character is changed from the enemy character A to the enemy character B in the middle of the presentation. Also, in the battle effect shown in FIG. 71, since the ally character has won, the result of the special figure variation display game being executed is a big win.
In addition, in this modification, there is a pattern in which the characters are exchanged (that is, the number of friendly characters = 2, the number of enemy characters = 2) and a pattern in which the characters are not exchanged (that is, the number of friendly characters = 1, the number of enemy characters = 1). pattern) in which the second battle effect is to be executed is determined by lottery or the like. When a pattern in which characters are not exchanged is selected, a second battle effect as shown in FIGS. 66(d) to (f) is executed.

In the case of the first battle effect in this modified example, for example, as shown in FIG. 69, from the start of the first battle effect to before the enemy characters are replaced (FIGS. 69(a) and 69(b)), execution It is not clear whether the middle battle effect is the first battle effect, the second battle effect, or the third battle effect. In c) to (e)), it is clear that the battle effect being executed is not the third battle effect, but it is not clear whether it is the first battle effect or the second battle effect. Therefore, the interest of the player can be maintained from the start to the end of the first battle effect.

In addition, in the case of the second battle effect in this modified example, for example, as shown in FIG. 71, the period from the start of the second battle effect to before the ally character is replaced (FIGS. 71(a) and 71(b)) is , it is not clear whether the battle effect being executed is the first battle effect, the second battle effect, or the third battle effect. ) to (e)), it is clear that the battle effect being executed is not the first battle effect, but it is not clear whether it is the second battle effect or the third battle effect. Therefore, the interest of the player can be maintained from the start of the second battle effect to the replacement of the enemy characters.

In the example shown in FIG. 71, the enemy characters are replaced after the friendly characters are replaced. The enemy character may be replaced after the ally character is replaced, the ally character may be replaced after the enemy character is replaced, or the ally character and the enemy character may be replaced at the same time. When the ally characters are replaced after the enemy characters are replaced, the interest of the player can be maintained from the start of the second battle presentation until the ally characters are replaced.

In addition, in the case of the third battle effect in this modified example, for example, as shown in FIG. 70, the period from the start of the third battle effect to before the ally character is replaced (FIGS. 70(a) and 70(b)) is , It is not clear whether the battle effect being executed is the first battle effect, the second battle effect, or the third battle effect, and it is not clear until the third battle effect ends after the allied characters are replaced (Fig. 70(c)-(e)), it is clear that the battle effect being executed is not the first battle effect, but it is not clear whether it is the second battle effect or the third battle effect. Therefore, the interest of the player can be maintained from the start to the end of the third battle effect.

Thus, according to this modification, a special game state occurs in a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the game (special figure variation display game) is a special result. A specific effect execution means (performance control device 300) for executing a specific effect (battle effect) capable of suggesting an expectation level (big hit expectation level) is provided, and the specific effect execution means is selected from the first character group. One character (friend character) and a second character (enemy character) selected from the second character group are displayed on the display device 41, and a plurality of characters of the first character group are displayed during execution of a specific effect. In addition to being displayable, a plurality of characters of the second character group can be displayed, and the total number of the first characters displayed during execution of the specific effect (the number of allied characters) is N (N≧1), and the specific effect Assuming that the total number of second characters (the number of enemy characters) displayed during the execution of is M (M≧1), it can be constructed such that the greater the NM, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

By configuring in this way, depending on the difference between the total number of first characters (number of friendly characters) and the total number of second characters (number of enemy characters) displayed from the start to the end of a specific effect (battle effect), Since the degree of expectation for a big hit of the specific performance is different, the variation of the specific performance is increased, and the interest of the game can be enhanced by the specific performance, which is the performance in which a plurality of characters appear.
In addition, what is suggested by the specific effect (battle effect) is not limited to the degree of expectation for a big hit, and may be, for example, the degree of expectation that reach will occur.
Also, in this modified example, the upper limit of N (the number of ally characters) is 2, but the upper limit of N is not limited to 2. Also, in this modified example, the upper limit of M (the number of enemy characters) is two, but the upper limit of M is not limited to two.

Also, in the examples shown in FIGS. 70 and 71, one ally character and one ally character are exchanged, but one ally character may be exchanged with a plurality of ally characters, or a plurality of ally characters may be exchanged. One ally character may be exchanged, or a plurality of ally characters may be exchanged with a plurality of ally characters. For example, ally character A and ally character B may be exchanged with ally character C. In this case, the number of ally characters is three.
Also, in the examples shown in FIGS. 69 and 71, one enemy character and one enemy character are exchanged. and one enemy character may be exchanged, or a plurality of enemy characters may be exchanged with a plurality of enemy characters. For example, enemy character A and enemy character B may be exchanged with enemy character C and enemy character D. In this case, the number of enemy characters is four.

<Variation 2 of Battle Production>
Instead of the number of characters, the number of attacks of the characters may be used to suggest the degree of expectation for a big hit. In this modification, for example, as shown in FIG. 72(a), a battle effect of "number of friendly attacks (number of attacks by friendly characters)=1, number of enemy attacks (number of attacks by enemy characters)=2" Three types of battle effects can be executed: a battle effect of "number of attacks=2, number of enemy attacks=1" and a battle effect of "number of allied attacks=3, number of enemy attacks=0".
FIG. 72 shows an example of a battle effect of "the number of ally attacks=1, the number of enemy attacks=2". In the battle presentation shown in FIG. 72, for example, as shown in FIG. 72(f), the friendly character attacks once from the start to the end of the battle presentation, and for example, as shown in FIGS. 72(d) and (e). Also, the enemy character attacks twice from the start to the end of the battle presentation. Also, in the battle presentation shown in FIG. 72, since the ally character has won, the result of the special figure variation display game being executed is a big win.

If the result is a miss or a small hit, for example, as shown in FIG. The battle effect of "the number of enemy attacks=0" is the least likely to be selected. Also, when the result is a big hit, for example, as shown in FIG. The number of attacks=2” is the least likely to be selected.
Therefore, in this modification, the battle production of "friend attack count = 1, enemy attack count = 2"< the battle production of "friend attack count = 2, enemy attack count = 1"<"friend attack count = 3, enemy attack count = 2" The degree of expectation for a big hit is higher in the order of the battle production of "number of attacks = 0". That is, when the number of ally attacks is N (N≧1) and the number of enemy attacks is M (M≧0), the larger NM, the higher the expectation of a big hit. Therefore, in this modification, the result of the special figure variation display game being executed can be suggested by the number of attacks of the character appearing in the battle production.

It should be noted that the number of attacks may be the number of techniques, as in the battle effect shown in FIG. 73, for example. In the example shown in FIG. 73, the ally character has a technique called "punch!" (see FIGS. 73(b) and 73(d)) that hits the opponent once with a fist, and hits the opponent three times consecutively with a fist. The enemy character is attacked with a technique called "triple punch!" (see FIG. 73(c)). "Triple Punch!" actually has 3 attacks but 1 technique (that is, 3 moves but 1 technique), so in the example shown in FIG. , as shown in FIG. 73(c), the number of attacks of the ally character is updated by +1. As a result, even if there is a limit to the number of attacks, various techniques can be made to appear, increasing interest. Also, the degree of expectation for a big hit may be varied according to the type of technique.

Further, in this modification, the same battle effect distribution table (for example, FIG. 72(a)) is used when the result of the special figure variation display game to be executed this time is a small hit and when it is a loss. but not limited to this. That is, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed this time is a small hit, the type of battle production to be executed is determined by referring to the battle production distribution table for small wins, and the special figure fluctuation to be executed this time is determined. When the result of the displayed game is a loss, the type of battle effect to be executed may be determined by referring to a battle effect apportionment table for loss.

Thus, according to this modification, a special game state occurs in a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the game (special figure variation display game) is a special result. A specific effect execution means (performance control device 300) for executing a specific effect (battle effect) capable of suggesting an expectation level (big hit expectation level) is provided, and in the specific effect, a first character selected from a first character group. (friend character) and a second character (enemy character) selected from the second character group are displayed on the display device 41, and the number of specific action effects (friend attack count) of the first character against the second character is displayed. is N (N≧1), and the number of specific action effects (the number of enemy attacks) of the second character against the first character is M (M≧0), the greater the NM, the higher the expectation of a big hit. Can be configured.

By configuring in this way, the number of specific action effects of the first character (number of friendly attacks) and the number of specific action effects of the second character (number of enemy attacks) between the start and end of the specific effect (battle effect) are increased. Since the degree of expectation for a big hit of the specific performance differs depending on the difference, the variation of the specific performance increases, and the interest of the game can be enhanced by the specific performance, which is the performance in which a plurality of characters appear.

In addition, what is suggested by the specific effect (battle effect) is not limited to the degree of expectation for a big hit, and may be, for example, the degree of expectation that reach will occur.
In addition, it is also possible to execute a battle effect of "the number of attacks by allies=0, the number of attacks by enemies=3". At that time, for example, as shown in FIGS. 74(a) and 74(b), if the result is a loss or a small hit, the battle production of "the number of attacks by allies=0, the number of enemy attacks=3" cannot be selected. can be As a result, the battle effect in which the ally character does not attack but wins can be changed to the big win confirmation effect. By configuring in this way, it is possible to execute an exceptional battle performance that deviates from the rule that the greater the NM (the number of attacks by allies minus the number of attacks by enemies), the higher the expectation for a big hit. increase.
Also, in this modification, N+M (the number of friendly attacks + the number of enemy attacks)=3, that is, N+M is fixed at 3, but N+M may be fixed at a value other than 3, or may be varied.
Also, the number of specific action effects is not limited to the number of attacks. The specific action effect count may be, for example, any one of the number of times the opponent character is attacked, the number of times the opponent character resists the attack, and the number of times the opponent character evades the attack. A plurality of total numbers may be used.

Also, the battle effect of the embodiment or the battle effect of Modification 1 and the battle effect of Modification 2 may be combined.
Specifically, for example, as shown in FIGS. 74(c) to (d), there is a first battle effect of "friend attack count=1, enemy attack count=2", and a "friend attack count=2, enemy attack count". Three types of first battle effects are made executable: a first battle effect of "1" and a first battle effect of "number of attacks by allies=3, number of enemy attacks=0". Similarly, three types of second battle effects can be executed for the second battle effects, and three types of third battle effects can be similarly executed for the third battle effects. Then, the degree of expectation for a big win is set to increase in the order of the first battle effect<the second battle effect<the third battle effect. Furthermore, in the first battle production, the higher the NM (the number of allied attacks - the number of enemy attacks), the higher the expectation of a big hit. 1 battle production < 1st battle production with "number of allied attacks = 2, number of enemy attacks = 1"< 1st battle production with "number of allied attacks = 3, number of enemy attacks = 0" set to Similarly, the 2nd battle effect is set so that the greater the NM, the higher the expectation of a big hit. Also good.
By configuring in this way, the variation of the battle production becomes more diverse, so that it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game by the battle production.

Further, for example, in the case of executing the effect of whether or not the number of allied characters or the number of enemy characters increases, and then executing the effect of attacking the allied characters or the enemy characters, the number of allied characters is N, the number of enemy characters is M, and the number of allied characters is M. Let n be the number of attacks and m be the number of enemy attacks. The number of attacks is also large), the other is NM = nm and N < M (the number of allied characters is small, and the number of allied attacks is also small), and the case where the expectation is relatively high is NM > nm (The number of allied characters is greater than the number of enemy characters, but the number of allied attacks is the same as or less than the number of enemy attacks). The number may be the same as the number of enemy characters or less than the number of enemy characters, but the number of friendly attacks is greater than the number of enemy attacks). By configuring in this way, when the difference is the same, the degree of expectation is either the highest or the lowest, which makes it easier to improve interest. In addition, since the order of presentation changes from increasing the number of characters to attacking, if the number of allied characters is small, increasing the number of allied attacks can maintain the interest.

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 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 production button (operation means, first operation means)
29 touch panel (second operation means)
41 display device 300 effect control device (confirmation control means, promotion effect execution means, explanation effect execution means, specific effect execution means)
G11 effect button image (first promotion image)
G21 touch panel image (second promotion image)
G31 Protruding button image (second promotion image)
M1 First character information (character information)
M2 second character information (character information)
M3 third character information (character information)

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state advantageous to a player when a game results in a special result,
an operation means that can be operated by a player;
an effect display means capable of displaying an effect;
performance display means capable of displaying performance related to acquisition of game value;
a game control means capable of controlling a game;
and an effect control means capable of displaying and controlling the effect display means,
The game control means displays the performance related to the acquisition of the game value on the performance display means,
The production control means is
promotion effect display means for displaying, on the effect display means, a promotion effect for prompting the player to operate the operation means;
suggestive effect display means for displaying, on the effect display means, a suggestive effect capable of suggesting the degree of expectation that the result of the game will result in the special result,
The operation means is capable of effecting operations,
The promotion effect display means can display the promotion effect corresponding to the effect operation of the operation means,
The game machine, wherein the suggestive effect display means indicates the degree of expectation by displaying a first image and a second image in the suggestive effect.

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