JP2023162503A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To increase interest of a game.SOLUTION: A game machine includes performance control means (performance control device 300) for controlling a performance of a game. The performance control means can execute a specific performance including multiple types of ranking performances, each of which has a determined ranking. Each ranking performance can be executed even when a ranking performance having a lower ranking than the ranking of the ranking performance has not yet been executed. If there is a ranking performance having a lower ranking than the ranking of the executed ranking performance that has not yet been executed, all of the ranking performances that have not been executed yet will be executed by the end of the specific performance that is currently being executed. An additional performance can be executed when a predetermined number of ranking performances are executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 33

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can execute a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generate a situation advantageous to a player.

Conventionally, a pachinko machine is a typical example of a gaming machine. In this pachinko machine, a plurality of pieces of identification information (such as patterns, symbols, etc. ) is started, and if the result of the variable display game is a special result, a special game state is entered in which a special variable winning device is opened, and the player wins a profit. In such a gaming machine, it is possible to perform effects to increase a player's expectations (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2019-181255 Publication

However, if the presentation only progresses sequentially, the presentation will be monotonous, and the interest of the game cannot be sufficiently improved. An object of the present invention is to improve the interest of gaming.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1,
In a gaming machine that can execute a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generate a situation advantageous to the player,
Equipped with performance control means for controlling the performance of the game,
The performance control means is
It is possible to execute specific performances including multiple types of ranking performances, each with a determined ranking,
Each of the ranking effects can be executed even in a state where the ranking effect with a lower rank than the ranking effect of the ranking effect has not yet been executed,
If there is a ranking performance that has a lower rank than the executed ranking performance and has not yet been executed, all of the ranking performances that have not been executed yet are being executed. to run by the end of
The present invention is characterized in that an additional performance can be executed when a predetermined number of the ranking performances have been performed.

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

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a control system of a gaming machine. It is a figure showing an example of the distribution rate of the result of the special figure fluctuation display game, the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol, the small prize symbol, the regular symbol probability, and the number of games reaching the ceiling. It is a diagram for explaining the transition of gaming states. It is a flowchart explaining main processing. It is a flowchart explaining main processing. 3 is a flowchart illustrating timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart explaining special figure game processing. It is a flowchart explaining special figure start opening switch common processing. It is a flow chart explaining special figure reservation information judgment processing. It is a flowchart explaining special figure normal processing. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 1 variation start processing and special figure 2 variation start processing. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 1 stop symbol setting processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart explaining processing during special figure fluctuation. It is a flowchart explaining time saving end setting processing. It is a flowchart explaining processing during special figure display. It is a flowchart explaining processing during special figure display. 3 is a flowchart illustrating fanfare/interval process transition setting process 1; It is a flowchart explaining support operation setting processing. It is a flowchart explaining jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart explaining jackpot end setting process 1 and jackpot end setting process 2. 3 is a flowchart illustrating specific area switch monitoring processing. It is a flowchart explaining small hit remaining ball processing. It is a flowchart explaining small hit end processing. It is a flowchart explaining the main processing of the production control device. 3 is a flowchart illustrating received command check processing. 3 is a flowchart illustrating received command analysis processing. It is a figure explaining an example of presentation. It is a figure explaining an example of presentation. It is a figure explaining an example of presentation. It is a figure explaining an example of presentation. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating selectable patterns and reliability. It is a figure explaining an example of presentation. It is a figure explaining an example of presentation. It is a figure explaining an example of presentation. It is a figure explaining an example of presentation. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating selectable patterns and reliability.

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FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to an outer frame (support frame) 11 so as to be rotatable in opening and closing. The game board 30 (see FIG. 3) is stored in a storage section (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame (transparent plate holding frame) 15 having a cover glass (transparent member) 14 that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (body frame) 12.

A display board 350 that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is provided on the glass frame 15 at a position behind the cover glass 14. The display board 350 can see through the game board 30 and can display a predetermined display. Although the game machine of this embodiment is configured with a light guide plate that makes an image appear by introducing light from the side edge, it may also be configured with a transparent liquid crystal display device or an EL display device.
When the display board 350 is not displaying a predetermined display, it is transparent and does not obstruct the visibility of the game board 30 at the rear. When a predetermined display is displayed on the display board 350, the visibility of the game board 30 at the rear is reduced in the part of the predetermined display. In this state, the rear game board 30 may be visible through the predetermined display, or the rear game board 30 may be invisible due to the predetermined display.

At the top of the glass frame 15, a model name display section 16 for displaying the model name of the gaming machine 10, etc. is provided.
In addition, lamps, LEDs, etc. are built into the left and right sides of the glass frame 15 for decoration, presentation, and notification when an abnormality occurs (for example, when a dispensing abnormality occurs, the lamps, LEDs, etc. are set in an abnormality notification color (for example, red). A frame decoration device 18 that emits light for lighting (flashing)) and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effects) are provided. Furthermore, a speaker (lower speaker) 19b is also provided at the lower part of the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15. Furthermore, 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. Note that a lamp for reporting an abnormality in dispensing may be provided at a predetermined portion of the glass frame 15.

Further, at the bottom of the glass frame 15, there is an upper tray (storage tray) 21 for supplying game balls to a batted ball firing device (not shown), and a game ball paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10. An upper plate ball outlet 22 and the like are provided for outflow. Further, on the upper edge of the upper plate 21, there is provided a performance button 25 that includes a performance button switch 25a (see FIG. 5) for accepting press operation input from the player. The production button 25 also has a built-in drive source that vibrates the production button 25. That is, the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a vibration function that makes a predetermined notification by vibrating the performance button 25. The production button 25 is configured to be convertible from a normal state (the state shown in FIGS. 1 and 2) to a protruding state (a state in which the top surface (pressing surface) of the production button 25 is higher than in the normal state). It's okay.

At the lower part of the front frame 12, there are provided a lower tray (receiver) 23 for storing the game balls put out when the upper tray 21 is full, a handle 24 of the batted ball firing device, and the like. Further, on the lower right side of the front frame 12, a keyhole 26 is provided for inserting a key for opening and locking the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15.

Further, on the right side of the production button 25, there is a lending button (ball lending button) 27a that is operated when the player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a lending button 27a for ejecting a prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A return button (ejection button) 27b that is operated to operate the balance, a balance display device (balance display section) 27c that displays the balance of the prepaid card, and an upper tray operation lever that is operated to cause the game balls in the upper tray 21 to flow down to the lower tray 23. 27d, a mobile terminal holder 28 for placing a mobile terminal such as a smartphone owned by a player is provided. Further, to the left of the production button 25, a volume adjustment button 27e, a cross key 29, etc. are provided.
In the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the player rotates the handle 24, the ball firing device fires game balls supplied from the upper tray 21 toward the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. . Also, by the player operating the production button 25 or the cross key 29, a production in which the player's operation intervenes in a variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 3), etc. It can be performed.

Next, an example of the game board 30 will be explained using FIG. 3. FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 30 of this embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 30 includes a flat game board body that serves as a mounting base for various members. The game board body is made of wood or synthetic resin, and the front side of the game board body is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and outer peripheral walls (guide rails) 31 provided at each of the four corners of the game board 30. A gaming area 32 is provided. The game machine 10 is configured to play a game by firing a game ball from a ball firing 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 direction of the game balls flowing down, and the fired game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by these members.

At approximately the center of the game area 32, a center case 40 is attached that forms a window that becomes a display area for a variable display game. A display device 41 serving as an effect display device (variable display device) that variably displays a plurality of pieces of identification information is arranged behind a window portion formed in the center case 40.

The display device 41 (variable display device) is configured of a device having a display screen, such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) or a CRT (cathode ray tube). In the area (display area) where images can be displayed on the display screen, still images and videos can be displayed as performance images, such as multiple identification information (special symbols), characters for special symbol variation display games, etc. Information regarding the game, such as a background image that enhances the presentation 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 decorative special symbol variable display game corresponding to the special symbol variable display game is played. Furthermore, images for effects based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) are displayed on the display screen.

The center case 40 includes a warp flow path forming member 614 that forms a warp flow path for guiding game balls flowing down the game area 32 into the center case 40, and a warp flow path forming member 614 that forms a warp flow path for guiding game balls flowing down the game area 32 into the center case 40, and a warp flow path forming member 614 that allows the game balls that have passed through the warp flow path to roll. A possible stage section 620 is provided. Since the stage part 620 of the center case 40 is arranged above the starting prize opening 36, the game balls rolling on the stage part 620 can easily win in the starting winning opening 36.
Further, the upper and lower parts of the center case 40 are provided with a board presentation device 44 that performs a game presentation by operating. The lower presentation device 44a provided at the lower part of the center case 40 is operable between the lower part of the center case 40 and a position closer to the center of the display device 41 than this position.
The upper presentation device 44b provided at the upper part of the center case 40 is operable between the upper position of the center case 40 and a position closer to the center of the display device 41 than this position. Further, the effect device 44b has a rotating operating member 44c imitating a propeller, and it is possible to perform effects also by operating the operating member 44c.
That is, the lower presentation device 44a constitutes a first movable accessory having a movable first movable member, and the upper presentation device 44b constitutes a second movable accessory having a second movable member.

In the gaming area 32 on the right side of the center case 40, a normal symbol starting gate (common symbol starting gate) 34 is provided. A gate switch 34a (see FIG. 4) is provided inside the regular figure starting gate 34 for detecting a game ball that has passed through the regular figure starting gate 34. When the game ball hit into the game area 32 passes through the regular figure starting gate 34, the regular figure fluctuation display game is executed.

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

In the game area 32 below the center case 40, a starting prize opening 36 (first starting prize area) is provided which provides a starting condition for the special figure 1 variable display game (first special figure variable display game). The game ball that has entered the starting prize opening 36 is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 4).

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

In the lower right gaming area 32 of the center case 40, there is provided a special variable prize winning device (big prize opening) 38 that can be converted into a state in which game balls are not accepted and a state in which game balls are easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variable display game. There is. The special variable prize winning device 38 has an attacker-type opening/closing door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side falls toward the front side, and when opened, game balls can flow into the upper prize winning opening. Convert to state. The special variable winning device 38 converts the grand prize opening from a closed state to an open state depending on the result of the special figure variable display game, and facilitates the flow of game balls into the grand prize opening, thereby providing a reward to the player. A predetermined gaming value (prize ball) is given. A game ball that has won a prize in the special variable winning device 38 is detected by a big winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 4).

Inside the grand prize opening (winning area), there is a specific area where game balls can flow in, and a lever solenoid 38f (see FIG. 4) is used to change the probability of game balls flowing into the specific area. A lever member is provided which is operated by the lever member. A specific area switch 38d (see FIG. 4) that can detect the inflow of game balls is provided in the specific area, and based on the detection of game balls by the specific area switch 38d, an advantageous situation for the player is determined. (in this embodiment, a special game state occurs). The game balls that have flowed into the specific area are discharged to the outside of the special variable prize winning device 38.

Further, inside the big prize opening, there is provided a remaining ball discharge port switch 38e (see FIG. 4) that detects game balls that are discharged to the outside of the special variable winning device 38 without flowing into a specific area. The number of game balls detected by the big winning hole switch 38a provided inside the big winning hole (the number of game balls flowing into the big winning hole) and the game detected by the specific area switch 38d and the remaining ball outlet switch 38e By matching the number of balls (the number of game balls ejected from the grand prize opening), it can be confirmed that all the game balls in the upper prize winning hole have been ejected, and basically until this confirmation is completed, new The grand prize opening will no longer be opened.

In the gaming area 32 below the starting winning opening 36, an out opening 30a is provided for collecting game balls that do not win the winning opening or the like. Also, outside the gaming area 32 and at the lower right corner of the game board main body 80, special pattern fluctuation display games (special pattern 1 fluctuation display game, special pattern 2 fluctuation display game) and regular pattern fluctuation display games are executed. A collective display device 50 is provided.

The collective display device 50 includes a special figure 1 display device (first special figure variation display unit) 51 for the special figure 1 variation display game and a special figure 2 display device (second special figure variation display unit) 51 for the special figure 2 variation display game. part) 52, a special figure 1 pending display 53 for informing the starting memory number of the special figure 1 variable display game, and a special figure 2 pending display 54 for informing the starting memory number of the special figure 2 variable display game.

The collective display device 50 also includes a round display section 55 that displays the number of rounds at the time of a jackpot (the number of times the special variable winning device 38 is opened and closed), and a gaming state display section 56 that displays the gaming state of the gaming machine 10. There is. The game state display section 56 includes a first game state display section 56a that informs the player of the left-handed (normal) and right-handed batting methods (the batting method that corresponds to the gaming state), and a time-saving state ( a second gaming state display section 56b that informs that the variable time reduction function is activated), and a third gaming state display section that notifies that the jackpot probability state is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is powered on. 56c is provided. In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, since the special symbol probability is always constant, the third gaming state display section 56c is not used.
Furthermore, the collective display device 50 includes a regular figure display 57 for the regular figure fluctuation display game, and a regular figure pending display 58 for informing the starting memory number of the regular figure fluctuation display game.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment.
The game machine 10 includes a game control device 100, which is a main control device (main board) that centrally controls the game, and has a game microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a game microcomputer) 111. an input section 120 having an input port, an output section 130 having an output port, a driver, etc., and a data bus 140 connecting the CPU section 110, the input section 120, and the output section 130. .

The CPU unit 110 includes a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and generates a reference clock for the CPU operating clock, timer interrupt, and 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, or DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 to enable operation. be done.

The power supply device 400 is a normal power supply unit that includes an AC-DC converter that generates a DC voltage of 32V DC from a 24V AC power supply, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V or DC5V from a DC32V voltage, etc. 410, a backup power supply unit 420 that supplies power supply voltage to the internal RAM of the gaming microcomputer 111 in the event of a power outage, and a power outage monitoring circuit that provides a power outage monitoring signal that notifies the gaming control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of a power outage. It includes a control signal generation section 430 that generates and outputs a control signal such as a reset signal.

In this embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the gaming control device 100, but the backup power supply section 420 and the control signal generation section 430 are configured on a separate board or integrated with the gaming control device 100, that is, the main It may also be configured to be provided on a substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are subject to replacement when changing models, the backup power supply section 420 and the control signal generation section 430 are installed on a board separate from the power supply device 400 or the main board, as in this embodiment. By providing this, it is possible to remove it from the target of replacement and reduce costs.

The backup power supply section 420 can be configured with one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power supply is supplied to the gaming microcomputer 111 (particularly the built-in RAM) of the gaming control device 100, so that the data stored in the RAM is retained even during or after a power outage. That is, the gaming control device 100 can store and retain information regarding the game even if a power outage occurs and the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and after the power is restored, the game can be restarted based on the stored information. It serves as a game information storage and holding means. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, and when it drops to 17V or less, detects the occurrence of a power outage, changes the power outage monitoring signal, and generates a reset signal after a predetermined time. Output. Also, when the power is turned on or when a power failure is recovered, a reset signal is output after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from that point.

Further, the gaming control device 100 is provided with a RAM initialization switch 112. When this RAM initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated, and based on this, the information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200 is forcibly initialized. Processing 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. The reset signal is a type of forced interrupt signal and causes the entire control system to be reset.

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

The ROM 111B non-volatilely stores unchanging information for game control (programs, fixed data, judgment values of various random numbers, etc.), and the RAM 111C serves as a work area for the CPU 111A and a storage area for various signals and random numbers during game control. used as. An electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as EEPROM may be used as the ROM 111B or RAM 111C.

Further, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the content of the performance, whether or not a ready-to-win state occurs, etc. 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. Further, the fluctuation pattern table includes a loss fluctuation pattern table that is selected when the result is a loss, a jackpot fluctuation pattern table that is selected when the result is a jackpot, and the like. Furthermore, these pattern tables include tables for determining the second-half fluctuation pattern that is the fluctuation pattern after reaching the reach state (such as a second-half fluctuation group table and second-half fluctuation pattern selection table), and tables for determining the fluctuation pattern before reaching the reach state. It includes tables (first half variation group table, first half variation pattern selection table, etc.) for determining first half variation patterns, which are patterns.

Here, reach (ready-to-reach state) means that the display device has a display device whose display state can be changed, the display device derives and displays multiple display results at different times, and the multiple display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when a special result mode is entered, some of the plurality of display results have already been derived and displayed at a stage where some of them have 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 reach state means that even when the variable display control of the display device has progressed to the stage before the display results are derived and displayed, the display conditions for the special result mode have not been met. This refers to the display mode that does not exist. 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 aspect is complete (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. Furthermore, the reach state is the display state at the point when the display control of the display device has progressed to the stage before the display results are derived and displayed, and is determined before the display results are derived and displayed. A display state in which at least some of the display results of a plurality of variable display areas satisfy the conditions for the special result mode.

Therefore, for example, a decorative special figure variable display game displayed on a display device in response to a special figure variable display game may vary a plurality of pieces of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas of the display device. After displaying, if the variable display is to be stopped in the left, right, and middle order to display the result mode, the left and right variable display areas will display a state where the conditions for the special result mode are met (for example, The state in which the variable display stops with the same identification information is the reach state. In addition, when the variable display of all variable display areas is temporarily stopped, any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas meet the conditions for special result mode (for example, the same The state that has become the identification information (excluding the special result mode) may be set as the ready-to-reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be displayed in a variable manner from this ready-to-reach state.

This reach state includes multiple reach performances, and the reach performances with different possibilities of deriving special results (different expected values) include 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 increases in the following order: No reach < Normal reach < Special 1 reach < Special 2 reach < Special 3 reach < Premier reach. Moreover, this reach state is included in the variable display mode at least when a special result mode is derived in the special symbol variable display game (when it becomes a jackpot). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when the result is a loss). Therefore, a state in which a ready-to-win state occurs is a state in which there is a higher possibility of a jackpot than in a case in which a ready-to-reach state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes the game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the production control device 300, generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and display device, and operates the game machine. Controls the entire 10. In addition, although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a jackpot random number for determining the hit in the special pattern fluctuation display game, a special pattern pattern random number for determining the jackpot symbol, and a fluctuation pattern ( Random number generation to generate variable pattern random numbers to determine the execution time of variable display games in various reach and non-reach variable displays), random number to generate winning random numbers to determine hits in general figure variable display games, etc. circuit, and a clock generator that generates a clock that provides a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A and an update timing of the random number generation circuit based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113. ing.

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

The payout control device 200 is equipped with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input interface, output interface, etc., and drives the payout motor of the payout unit according to the prize ball payout command (command and data) from the game control device 100 to release the prize balls. Performs control for dispensing. Further, the payout control device 200 controls the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit to pay out the rental balls.

The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a board radio wave sensor 62 that detects the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine, a starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, a starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, The winning opening switch 35a in the general winning opening 35, the big winning opening switch 38a in the special variable winning device 38, the gate switch 34a in the normal figure starting gate 34, the specific area switch 38d arranged in the special variable winning device 38 It is connected to the remaining ball discharge port switch 38e, and the out ball detection switch 32a that detects all the game balls (safe balls and out balls) that have been fired into the game area 32 and finished the game, and the high voltage supplied from these switches. An interface chip (proximity I/F) 121 is provided which inputs a negative logic signal with a level of 11V and a low level of 7V and converts it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. The proximity I/F 121 has an input range of 7V to 11V, so the lead wires of sensors and proximity switches may be improperly shorted, the sensor or switch may be removed from the connector, or the lead wires may be cut and left floating. The device is configured to be able to detect abnormal conditions such as the following, and to output an abnormality detection signal.

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

The third input port 124 also includes a detection signal from a magnetic sensor 61 for fraud detection provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10, a detection signal from a vibration sensor 65 for detecting vibrations of the gaming machine 10, and a detection signal from a vibration sensor 65 for detecting vibrations of the gaming machine 10. The detection signal of the glass frame open detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 etc. of the game machine 10 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, a signal from a setting key switch 152 that detects an operation of the setting key operation unit is input to the third input port 124 . The setting key operation unit includes a keyhole into which a setting key is inserted, and is configured such that the setting key can be turned from a first position to a second position (predetermined state) only when a corresponding setting key is inserted. . The setting key switch 152 is a sensor that can detect when it is turned to the second position, and is turned on when it is turned to the second position, and turns on when it is not turned to the second position. In some cases, it is turned off.

The RAM initialization switch 112 and the setting key operation section are operation sections for selecting from a plurality of probability setting values to which probability values of special results in the special figure fluctuation display game are assigned, and these operation sections are operated. By doing so, you can select a probability setting value that is assigned a probability value that will result in a special result in the special figure fluctuation display game, and the probability value corresponding to the selected probability setting value will be used in the game. There is. Here, six probability setting values, "Setting 1" to "Setting 6", are prepared.

When selecting the probability setting value, turn the setting key on the setting key operation section to the second position, operate (press) the RAM initialization switch 112, and turn on the power of the gaming machine to select the probability setting value. The mode is a probability set value change mode in which the probability set value can be changed, and the probability set value can be changed by operating (pressing) 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 accessory ratio. Specifically, the performance display device 153 displays information on the probability setting value while performing operations related to the probability setting value (while in the probability setting value change mode or probability setting value confirmation mode); The calculated base value and accessory ratio are now displayed.

In addition, by turning on the power of the gaming machine with the setting key of the setting key operation unit turned to the second position (without operating the RAM initialization switch 112), the currently selected probability setting value will be displayed on the performance display device. 153, but a probability setting value confirmation mode is entered in which the probability setting value cannot be changed. Note that the RAM initialization switch 112 and the setting key operation section cannot be operated unless the front frame 12 is in an open state.
The performance display device 153 is a 7-segment type display, and is adapted to display the probability setting value as a number from 1 to 6. Of course, the display mode is not limited to this, and any display mode that allows the probability setting value to be recognized may be used. Further, other types of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device may be used, or the probability setting value may be indicated by the lighting mode, emitted light color, etc. of one or more LEDs.

Further, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the outputs to the second input port 123 and the outputs to the fourth input port 126 (excluding the detection signal of the out-ball detection switch 32a) are connected from the main board 100 to the relay board 70. It is also supplied to a test firing test device (not shown) via the power source. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the detection signals of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a are configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 111 in addition to the 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, a voltage of 12V is supplied to the proximity I/F 121 from the power supply device 400 in addition to the voltage such as 5V required for normal IC operation. It has become.

The data held by the second input port 123 is read out when the gaming microcomputer 111 decodes the address assigned to the second input port 123 and asserts the enable signal CE2 (changes to a valid level). be able to. The same applies to the third input port 124, the fourth input port 126, and the first input port 122, which will be described later.

The input unit 120 also receives a frame radio wave fraud signal from the payout control device 200 (a signal output based on the frame radio wave sensor provided in the front frame 12 detecting a radio wave), a payout busy signal (a signal output from the payout control device A signal indicating whether or not 200 is in a state where it can accept commands), a payout abnormality status signal (a status signal indicating a payout abnormality), a shot ball out switch signal (a signal indicating a lack of game balls before payout), an overflow switch signal (a signal output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower tray 23 (full)), a touch switch signal (based on the input of a touch switch provided on the handle 24) A first input port 122 is provided for taking in signals (signals) and supplying them to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140.

In addition, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 125 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111, etc., and the Schmitt buffer 125 receives these input signals. It has the function of removing noise from. A power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 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. In other words, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signals from the various switches described above. This is because there is a limit to the number of terminals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 that receive signals from the outside.

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 on the gaming microcomputer 111 and is also supplied to each port of the output section 130. Furthermore, by outputting the reset signal RESET directly to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, the sight-fire test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the sight-fire test device is turned off. It is configured as follows. Further, the configuration may be such that the reset signal RESET can be output to the sight test equipment via the relay board 70. Note that the reset signal RESET is not supplied to each port 122, 123, 124, and 126 of the input section 120. The data set in each port of the output section 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input needs to be reset to prevent system malfunction. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded when the gaming microcomputer 111 is reset.

The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 132 arranged in a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the performance control device 300 and a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the payout control device 200. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the production control device 300 and the payout control device 200 by serial communication. Note that this is one-way communication in which signals cannot be input from the production control device 300 side to the game control device 100.

Further, the output unit 130 is connected to a data bus 140 and sends data to inform a test firing test device of an accredited organization (not shown) of special symbol information of a variable display game, a signal indicating a jackpot probability state, etc. via a relay board 70. The output buffer 133 is configured to be mountable. This buffer 133 is a component that is not mounted on the game control device (main board) of a pachinko game machine that is an actual machine (mass-produced and sold product) installed in a game parlor. Note that a detection signal of a switch that does not require processing, such as a starting port switch, outputted from the proximity I/F 121 is supplied to the test firing test device via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

On the other hand, detection signals such as those from the magnetic sensor 61, panel radio sensor 62, and vibration sensor 65 that cannot be directly supplied to the test firing test device are once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information, such as those detected by the gaming microcomputer 111. The signal is supplied from the data bus 140 to the test firing test device via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70 as an error signal indicating that the machine cannot control the game. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplies it to the sight test equipment, and a connector that relays and transmits the signal line of the switch detection signal without going through the buffer. There is. The chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selected and controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test device.

Further, the output section 130 is provided with a second output port 134 connected to the data bus 140. The second output port 134 is used to open the special variable winning device 38, the large winning hole solenoid (large winning hole solenoid 1) 38b, the lever solenoid 38f, which operates the lever member in the special variable winning device 38, and the normal variable winning device 37. This is a port for outputting the operation data of the general electric solenoid 37c to be opened, as well as the display data of the performance display device 153 that displays the currently selected probability setting value.
Further, the output unit 130 includes a third output port 135 for outputting on/off data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the content to be displayed on the collective display device 50; A fourth output port 136 is provided for outputting on/off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a fifth output port 137 for outputting information regarding the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal board 71. The external information terminal board 71 is equipped with a photorelay, and can be connected to, for example, an external device installed at a game parlor (an information collection terminal, a game hall internal management device (hall computer), etc.), and can transmit information about the game machine 10. It is now possible to supply it to an external device. Further, a firing permission signal is also output from the fifth output port 137 to the payout control device 200 via the Schmitt buffer 132.

Furthermore, the output unit 130 includes a first 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 batch display device 50 output from the third output port 135, a batch display output from the fourth output port 136; A third driver 138c outputs an on/off drive signal for the digit line on the current drawing side of the device 50, and an external information signal to be supplied from the fifth output port 137 to an external device such as a management device is output to the external information terminal board 71. A fifth driver 138e is provided that receives the display data signal of the performance display device 153 outputted from the fourth driver 138d and the second output port 134, generates a drive signal, and outputs it. Note that data is transmitted from the second output port 134 to the fifth driver 138e by serial communication.

The first driver 138a is supplied with DC 32V from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so that it can drive a solenoid that operates at 32V. DC 5V is supplied from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage to the fifth driver 138e in order to drive the performance display device 153 that operates at 5V.
Further, DC 12V is supplied to the second driver 138b that drives the segment lines of the batch display device 50. The third driver 138c that drives the digit line is for drawing out the digit line according to the display data with a current, so the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V.

The second driver 138b that outputs 12V causes current to flow into the anode terminal of the LED via the segment line, and the third driver 138c that outputs the ground potential draws current from the cathode terminal via the segment line, thereby creating a dynamic drive system. The power supply voltage flows to the LEDs sequentially selected in , and the LEDs are turned on.
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.
In addition, the buffer 133, the second output port 134, the first driver 138a, etc. may be provided on the output section 130 of the gaming 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 be able to communicate with the gaming microcomputer 111 and the inspection device 500 so that data can be transmitted and received through serial communication. In addition, since the transmission and reception of such data is performed using the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 like a normal general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as input ports 122, 123, 124, and 126 are not provided. do not have.

Note that, although not particularly limited, the starting opening 1 switch 36a in the starting winning opening 36, the starting opening 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the winning opening switch 35a, the big winning opening switch 38a, and the gate switch 34a This uses a non-contact magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that includes a magnetic detection coil and uses the phenomenon that the magnetic field changes when metal comes close to the coil to detect game balls. There is. In addition, the glass frame open detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 etc. of the gaming machine 10 and the main body frame open detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 etc. are microswitches having mechanical contacts. can be used.

Next, the configuration of the production control device 300 will be explained using FIG. 5.
The production control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 made of an amusement chip (IC) similar to the gaming microcomputer 111, and a main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 for displaying images on the display device 41 according to commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311. It is equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor that performs image processing, and a sound source LSI 314 that controls the output of sound to reproduce various melodies, sound effects, etc. 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 the stored contents even if power is not supplied during a power outage. A real-time clock (RTC) 338, which serves as a clock means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, day of the week, time, etc.), is connected. Note that a RAM providing a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. Further, a WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes commands from the gaming microcomputer 111, determines the contents of the performance, and instructs the VDP 312 to output video contents, instructs the sound source LSI 314 to reproduce sound, lights decorative lamps, and controls motors. It performs processes such as controlling the drive and solenoid and managing performance time.

The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a that provides a work area and a scaler 312b for enlarging and reducing images. The VDP 312 also includes an image ROM 325 that stores character images and video data, and an ultra-high-speed VRAM (video RAM) used to develop and process image data such as characters read out 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 sending and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be sent in a shorter time than in serial.

From the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311, a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC for synchronizing the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the glass frame 15 and the game board 30 with the image on the display device 41, and a synchronization signal for providing data transmission timing. STS is input. Note that the VDP 312 informs the main control microcomputer 311 that it is waiting to receive interrupt signals INT0 to INT0-n and commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing to the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT and the like for this purpose are also input.

The production control device 300 is provided with a signal conversion circuit 313 that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 using the LVDS (low 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 audio source LSI 314. The main control microcomputer 311 and the sound source LSI 314 are connected via an address/data bus 340. Further, an interrupt signal INT is input from the sound source LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311. The production control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier that drives the upper speaker 19a provided on the glass frame 15 and the lower speaker 19b provided on the front frame 12. The generated sound is outputted from the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b via the amplifier circuit 337.

Further, the production control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I/F) 331 that receives commands transmitted from the game control device 100. Via this command I/F 331, a production control command signal (production command ). The gaming microcomputer 111 of the gaming control device 100 operates at DC5V, and the main control microcomputer 311 of the production control device 300 operates at DC3.3V, so the command I/F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function. There is.

The production control device 300 also 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), and A frame decoration LED control circuit 333 that drives and controls a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 including the display board 350) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided therein, is provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board performance movable body control circuit 334 is provided to drive and control the board performance device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that cooperates with the performance display on the display device 41 to enhance the performance effect). 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 even if the glass frame 15 is provided with a frame effect device equipped with a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor that operates a device for effect), and a frame effect movable body control circuit is provided to drive and control the frame effect device. good.

Furthermore, the production control device 300 includes a production button switch 25a built in the production button 25 provided in the glass frame 15, a cross key 29 provided in the glass frame 15, and an initial position of the motor in the board production device 44. There is also a function to detect the on/off state of the performance accessory switch 47 (performance motor switch) and input a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311, and a function of the volume adjustment switch 335 provided in the performance control device 300. A switch input circuit 336 having a function of detecting the state and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 is provided.

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 is used to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the production control device 300 having the above-described configuration and the electronic components controlled thereby, and to drive a motor or a solenoid. In addition to DC 32 V for driving the display device 41 consisting of a liquid crystal panel, DC 12 V for driving the motor and LED, and DC 5 V as the power supply voltage for the command I/F 331, it also generates DC 15 V for driving the motor, LED, and speaker. is configured to do so. Furthermore, when using an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3V or 1.2V as the main control microcomputer 311, the DC- A DC converter is provided in the production 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 generation unit 430 of the power supply device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to put the device in a reset state. Also, in the form of output from the main control microcomputer 311, the VDP 312 (VDPRESET 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. Further, a cooling fan 45 for cooling various parts of the gaming machine 10 is connected to the production control device 300, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven when the production control device 300 is powered on.

In the following description, if the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are not distinguished, they will simply be referred to as the special figure variable display game. In addition, when the decorative special figure 1 variable display game and the decorative special figure 2 variable display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as the decorative special figure variable display game. Moreover, when a big hit (first special result) and a small hit (second special result) are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a hit (special result). Furthermore, when the first special gaming state which is a special gaming state based on a jackpot and the second special gaming state which is a special gaming state based on a small winning are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as the special gaming state.

Note that a jackpot is a special result (first special result) that involves the operation of a conditional device, and a small hit is a special result (second special result) that does not involve the operation of a conditional device. The condition device is activated when a jackpot occurs in the special symbol fluctuation display game (stop display of the jackpot symbol).When the condition device is activated, for example, a jackpot condition occurs and a special electric accessory is activated. A specific flag for continuously operating the variable prize winning device 38 is set (meaning that the accessory continuous operating device is operated). When the conditional device is not activated, it means that the aforementioned flag is not set, as in the case of winning a small lottery, for example. Note that the "condition device" may be a software means such as a flag that is turned on and off by software as described above, or may be a hardware means such as a switch that is turned on and off electrically. Furthermore, "condition device" is a term commonly used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for the continuous operation of electric accessories, and the same applies in this specification. It is used as a term with a specific meaning.

In the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by firing game balls (pachinko balls) from a ball launcher toward the game area 32. The launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing its rolling direction by obstacle nails, windmills, and other direction changing members placed at various locations within the game area 32, and passes through the game starting gate 34 and the general prize opening 35. , the starting prize opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37, or the special variable winning device 38, or flowing into the out port 30a provided at the bottom of the gaming area 32 and being discharged from the gaming area 32. Then, when game balls win in the general winning hole 35, starting winning hole 36, normal variable winning device 37, or special variable winning device 38, the number of prize balls corresponding to the type of winning hole that won is distributed to the payout control device 200 ( (see FIG. 4), the liquid is discharged onto the upper tray 21 or lower tray 23 of the glass frame 15.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the player adjusts the firing force and fires the game ball to the left side game area (so-called left-handed hitting), so that the player can enter the starting prize opening 36 or the left side of the starting winning opening 36. You can aim to win in the general winning opening 35 provided, and by firing the game ball into the right side gaming area (so-called right-handed hitting), you can enter the regular winning gate 34, the normal variable winning device 37, and the special variable winning device 38. , it is possible to aim for a prize in the general prize opening 35.

A gate switch 34a consisting of a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the regular game starting gate 34 is provided in the regular game starting gate 34, and is provided with a gate switch 34a consisting of a non-contact type switch or the like for detecting a game ball that has passed through the regular game starting gate 34. When the game ball passes through the normal figure starting gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a. In the CPU 111A of the gaming microcomputer 111 of the gaming control device 100, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the normal pattern starting gate 34, the number of normal pattern starting memory is set to the upper limit number (for example, 4 balls). ), the number of ordinary figure starting memories is added (+1) and one ordinary figure starting memory is stored in the RAM 111C. The stored number of starting prizes for common symbols is displayed on the common symbol pending display 58 of the collective display device 50. In addition, the normal figure starting memory stores a random value for determining a hit (random hit value) for determining the result of the normal figure fluctuation display game extracted based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a. It is supposed to be done.

Then, if there is a normal pattern start memory and the normal pattern fluctuation display game can be started, that is, the normal pattern fluctuation display game is not being executed, and the normal pattern fluctuation display game wins and the normal pattern fluctuation winning device 37 is changed to the open state. If it is not in a winning state, the random number value for hit determination stored in the first stored normal pattern starting memory is compared with the judgment value stored in the ROM 111B to determine whether the normal pattern fluctuation display game is a hit or a miss. Then, a process is performed to start the general figure fluctuation display game. When this random value for determining a win matches the determination value, the general pattern fluctuation display game becomes a win and a specific result mode (normal pattern specific result) is derived.

In addition, the game control device 100 presets a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns on the general pattern display 57 provided in the collective display device 50 over a predetermined variable time as a process for executing the normal pattern fluctuation display game. After performing a display during normal pattern fluctuation that is repeatedly displayed in the order given, a process is performed to display a normal pattern fluctuation display game in which a lighting pattern (result mode) according to the result is stopped and displayed. The ordinary figure display 57 is constituted by the display device 41, and uses, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc. as ordinary identification information, and after fluctuating and displaying this for a predetermined period of time, stops displaying it to display the result. It may be configured.

When the result of the normal figure fluctuation display game is a win, the normal figure display 57 stops displaying a lighting pattern that is a special result mode, and the general electric solenoid 37c is operated to move the movable member of the ordinary variable winning device 37. Control is performed to open the switch for a predetermined period of time (for example, 1648 ms). That is, the game control device 100 constitutes conversion control execution means that performs conversion control of the conversion member (movable member). In addition, when the result of the ordinary figure fluctuation display game is a loss, control is performed to display a lighting pattern that corresponds to the result of a loss on the ordinary figure display 57.

In addition, the winning balls into the starting winning hole 36 and the winning balls into the normal variable winning device 37 are detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a provided inside, respectively. The CPU 111A of the gaming microcomputer 111 of the gaming control device 100 stores the first starting memory that forms the starting memory (special figure starting memory) based on winnings in the starting winning hole 36 up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four). At the same time, a predetermined upper limit number (for example, one) of a second start memory, which is a start memory (special figure start memory) based on winnings to the normal variable winning device 37, is stored. Based on the winnings in the starting winning hole 36 and the normal variable winning device 37, jackpot random numbers, special symbol random numbers, and each fluctuating pattern random number are extracted as starting memory information, respectively. The random number value is stored in the RAM 111C as a first starting memory and a second starting memory. The stored number of starting memories is displayed on the special drawing 1 pending display 53 and special drawing 2 pending display 54 for informing the number of starting winnings of the batch display device 50, as well as on the display device 41 of the center case 40. It is also displayed as a decorative special figure start memory display.

The game control device 100 performs the special figure 1 variable display game on the special figure 1 display 51 (first variable display device) based on the first starting memory, and performs the special figure 1 variable display game on the special figure 2 display 52 (first variable display device) based on the second starting memory. A special figure 2 variable display game is played on the second variable display device). When both the first starting memory and the second starting memory are stored, the special figure 2 variable display game is executed with priority over the special figure 1 variable display game.

That is, the game control device (game control means) 100 controls the special figure 1 variable display game ( In addition to controlling the execution of the first special figure variation display game), the special figure 2 variation is performed based on the second starting memory stored in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the normal variable winning device 37 (second starting winning area). It serves as an execution control means for controlling the execution of the display game (second special figure fluctuation display game). Then, in a state where the first starting memory and the second starting memory are stored, the execution control means is configured to change the special figure 2 variable display game based on the second starting memory from the special figure 1 variable display game based on the first starting memory. is also configured to be executed with priority.

In the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, after performing a variable display, a predetermined result mode is stopped and displayed. When the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a jackpot, the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes the special result mode (jackpot result mode) corresponding to the first special result. This results in a jackpot, resulting in a first special gaming state (so-called jackpot state). In addition, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a small hit, the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 is a special result mode (small hit result mode) corresponding to the second special result. This results in a small win, resulting in a second special game state (so-called small win state). That is, the special figure 1 display 51 constitutes a first variable display means capable of displaying a first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) based on winning of a game ball to the starting winning hole 36. Further, the special figure 2 display 52 constitutes a second variable display means capable of displaying a second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) based on winning of game balls to the normal variable winning device 37.

In addition, after the end of the jackpot gaming state (first special gaming state), the gaming control device (gaming control means) 100 is configured to control the player in a situation that is more advantageous to the player than in the normal gaming state (such as a high probability of winning or a general It is possible to perform control to generate a gaming state (specific gaming state) in which the game can be progressed with support). That is, the game control device (game control means) 100 constitutes a specific game state generation means.

In addition, in response to the execution of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, the display device 41 can display a plurality of types of decorative identification information (numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) in a variable manner. The display game is now running. The decorative special figure 1 variable display game on the display device 41 includes a decorative special figure 1 variable display game corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game, and a decorative special figure 2 variable display game corresponding to the special figure 2 variable display game. be. Then, a variable display is performed as the corresponding special figure variable display game changes, and a display corresponding to the result is performed as the result mode in the corresponding special figure variable display game is derived.

That is, the display device 41 plays an ornamental variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) in which the ornament identification information is variably displayed in response to the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) and the second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game). The present invention serves as a decorative variable display means capable of displaying a decorative special figure variable display game. Note that separate display devices may be used for the decorative special figure 1 variable display game and the decorative special figure 2 variable display game, or only one of the decorative special figure variable display games may be displayed. Furthermore, the special figure fluctuation display game may be executed only by the display device 41 without providing the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 in the gaming machine 10.

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

Further, in FIG. 6(a), the distribution rates for small hits and support hits are the same regardless of the probability setting value, but they may be different. That is, in this embodiment, only the winning probability of the jackpot is changed by changing the probability setting value, and the probability of the small winning and the support winning is not changed.
In addition, regarding the small winnings, the distribution rate of special map 2 is higher than that of special map 1. As a result, there is a higher possibility that special drawing 2 will result in a small hit, and if it becomes a small hit, there is a high possibility that it will become the first special gaming state (jackpot) due to the flow into the specific area, so the special The special figure fluctuation display game in FIG. 2 is more advantageous for the player.

FIG. 6(b) is an example of the distribution ratio of jackpot types. For a jackpot, for example, as shown in FIG. 6(b), the jackpot symbols (jackpot result mode) are 10R jackpot A, in which the 10R jackpot A symbol is stopped and displayed, and 10R jackpot B, in which the 10R jackpot B symbol is stopped and displayed. There are two types.
In 10R jackpot A, the number of rounds in the special game state is 10 rounds, and after the special game state ends, it becomes a general power support state with an upper limit of 250 games. In 10R jackpot B, the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 10 rounds, and after the special gaming state ends, there is no general power support.
In FIG. 6(b), the distribution ratio of the jackpot type is different between special chart 1 and special chart 2. In addition, it may be made to differ depending on whether the game state in which the special figure fluctuation display game is executed is a normal game state or a specific game state.

FIG. 6(c) shows the distribution ratio of small winning types. Regarding a jackpot that occurs when a game ball flows into a specific area of the special variable winning device 38 in the second special game state based on a small win, the jackpot type is selected based on the type of the small win. If a game ball flows into a specific area in the second special game state based on small win A (V winning), a general power support state with an upper limit of 250 games will be entered after the end of the first special game state. If a game ball flows into a specific area in the second special game state based on small win B, there will be no general power support after the first special game state ends. Note that the distribution rate may be the same for special map 1 and special map 2.
In other words, 10R jackpot A and small win A produce a specific special result that results in a state (second state) of general power support after the end of the special gaming state, and 10R jackpot B and small win B result in the end of the special gaming state. Later, a non-specific special result is obtained that makes the state non-supportive (first state).

FIG. 6(d) shows the winning probability of the regular pattern fluctuation display game. If the general electricity support state is not, the probability is low, and if the general electricity support state is, the probability is high.
It should be noted that it is only necessary that it is easier to win a prize in the normal variable winning device 37 in a state in which general electricity is supported (second state) than in a state in which general electricity is not supported (first state), and the probability, variable time, opening time Alternatively, one or more of the general electric power maximum count numbers may be changed.

Furthermore, the gaming machine of this embodiment is equipped with a so-called ceiling function as shown in FIG. 6(e). That is, when the number of times the game has been executed reaches the ceiling number (959 in this case), the special game state is not generated and the general power support state is established with an upper limit of 250 games. The number of times the game is executed is always counted regardless of the presence or absence of general power support when the probability is low, and the counting is interrupted when the probability is high. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, since the special symbol probability is always constant, it is constantly counted. In addition, the number of times the game is executed is the sum of the number of times the special figure 1 variable display game is executed and the number of times the special figure 2 variable display game is executed.

The timing to clear the counting result of the number of times the game has been executed is when the general power support state is triggered by reaching the ceiling number of times, and when the condition device is activated (first special game state). Note that the timing for clearing the counting result of the number of game executions can be changed as appropriate, for example, when clearing the number of game executions is selected when operating the RAM initialization switch 112, or when the power is turned off instead of when clearing the RAM. It can also be used at the time of injection.

Further, when clearing the RAM, the measurement of the number of game executions may be cleared when the RAM is cleared without setting changes, and the measurement of the number of game executions may not be cleared when the RAM is cleared with setting changes. When the RAM is cleared without changing settings, for example, the power is turned on while the RAM initialization switch 112 is turned on without turning on the setting key switch 152. In this manner, by not clearing the measurement of the number of game executions when clearing the RAM accompanied by a setting change, it is possible to make it difficult to determine that a setting change has been made.

[Game state transition diagram (game flow)]
First, the transition (transition) of the game state by the game control of the game control device 100 will be explained. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a game state transition diagram (game flow) showing the transition of the game state in this embodiment.
The gaming states include a normal gaming state ST1, a first special gaming state ST2 based on the first special result (big hit), a second special gaming state ST3 based on the second special result (small hit), a specific gaming state ST4, and a remaining hold. There is a digestive state ST5.
In each game state, there is a performance mode that is controlled by the performance control device 300 and determines the performance mode of the game, a main starting area that is the starting area that should be mainly aimed at in the game state, and a type of special figure fluctuation display game that should be mainly executed. A certain main variable special figure and the firing direction of the game ball are determined.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to aim to win a prize in the starting winning hole 36 by hitting the left hand, and it is possible to aim to win a prize in the normal variable winning device 37 by hitting the right. In other words, it is possible for the player to select the target starting area according to his/her will. In addition, each game state is designed with the assumption that the game will be played mainly in either the special figure 1 variable display game or the special figure 2 variable display game, and the player will play the game according to this design. As the game progresses, it is constructed so that it is more advantageous for the player to play the game mainly with one of the special figure variable display games that is determined to be the main one in the design. In addition, in this specification, one special figure variation display game determined as the main one in each gaming state may be referred to as a main variation, and the other special figure variation display game may be referred to as an irregular variation.

In the normal game state ST1, there is no general power support that improves the open time per unit time of the normal variable prize winning device 37 and makes it easier to win, and shortens the variable time of the special figure variable display game and the regular figure variable display game. There is no shortage of time. The main variable special figure is a special figure 1 variable display game, and the main starting area is the starting winning hole 36, and in order to aim at this starting winning hole 36, the firing direction is set to the left. Further, the performance mode that defines the performance mode is a normal stage.

The first special game state ST2 is a state in which there is no general electricity support and no time saving. In addition, the performance mode that defines the performance mode is the jackpot mode. In this first special game state ST2, the special variable winning device 38 is opened, so that the firing direction is set to the right.
In the second special game state ST3, power supply support and time saving may or may not be provided depending on the situation at the time of deriving the small hit. Basically, the state at the time of the small hit derivation is carried over, but when the small win is derived when the end conditions of the specific game state ST4 are met, the small win becomes a small hit.Due to the end of the special figure fluctuation display game, the general power support and time saving will end. Therefore, in this case, there will be no general electricity support or time saving. In addition, the performance mode that defines the performance mode is the small hit mode. In this second special game state ST3, the special variable winning device 38 is opened, so that the firing direction is set to the right.

The specific gaming state ST4 is a state that stays for a specified number of games after the first special gaming state ST2, and there is a general power support that improves the open time per unit time of the normal variable winning device 37 and makes winning easier. state.
If you have public power support, you can also save time by shortening the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game. In addition, the main variable special figure is a special figure 2 variable display game, and the main starting area is the normal variable winning device 37, and in order to aim at this normal variable winning device 37, the firing direction is set to the right. The specific gaming state ST4 is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state ST1 because it mainly executes the special symbol 2 variable display game in which there is general power support and small wins occur frequently. It is what you do.

The remaining pending state ST5 is a state in which the special figure 2 variable display game based on the second starting memory remaining when the specific game state ST4 ends can be executed.
In this remaining pending state ST5, there is no general power support, but there is a time saving that shortens the fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuation display game. Since there is no power supply support, the firing direction is set to be left-handed so as to aim at the starting prize opening 36, but since it is a short period following the specific game state ST4, there is no need to clearly instruct left-handed firing. .
The remaining hold consumption state ST5 mainly executes the special symbol 2 variable display game based on the second starting memory that mainly occurs in the specific game state ST4, so it is a state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal game state ST1. It is a state.

The transition of the game state is the derivation of the first special result (big win), the derivation of the second special result (small win), the derivation of the support hit, the end of the first special game state, the end of the second special game state, and the regulation game. This is done by digesting numbers and reaching the ceiling.
When a jackpot is achieved in the normal gaming state ST1, the game shifts to a first special gaming state ST2. After the first special gaming state ST2 ends, if the first special result is a 10R jackpot A with a general power support state, the general power support and time saving will continue for a period until the end conditions of the general power support state are met. It becomes a certain state and moves to a specific game state ST4. In addition, if the first special result is 10R jackpot B without power supply support state, if there is no second starting memory, it will shift to the normal gaming state ST1, and if there is second starting memory, it will shift to the remaining pending consumption state ST5. do.
When a jackpot is achieved in the specific gaming state ST4 or the remaining pending state ST5, the game also moves to the first special gaming state ST2, and then changes to the specific gaming state ST4.
Furthermore, if the support is won or the ceiling is reached, the game enters the specific game state ST4 without passing through the first special game state ST2.

In the specific game state ST4, the normal power supply support makes it easier for game balls to win in the normal variable winning device 37, so that the second starting memory can be generated, and the special figure 2 variable display game can be executed. If the end conditions for the general power support state are met in this specific gaming state ST4, the general power support ends, and if there is a remaining hold, which is the second starting memory that occurred in the specific gaming state ST4, the remaining hold extinguishing state ST5 will occur. , if there is no remaining reservation, the game shifts to the normal gaming state ST1.

It is possible to stay in the remaining pending state ST5 until the special figure 2 variable display game based on the second starting memory, which is the remaining pending, ends. In this remaining pending state ST5, a series of effects are performed that are continuous with the specific game state ST4. After the remaining reservation consumption state ST5 ends, the game shifts to the normal game state ST1.

If a small win occurs in the normal gaming state ST1, specific gaming state ST4, or remaining hold extinguishment state ST5, a transition is made to the second special gaming state ST3.
When a game ball flows into a specific area in the second special gaming state ST3 (V winning), the state shifts to the first special gaming state ST2. When game balls flow into the special variable winning device 38, there is a possibility that they may flow into a specific area, and it is advantageous for the player to play many special figure 2 variable display games with a high probability of small winnings. Become. The probability of the game ball flowing into the specific area is determined by operating a lever member provided inside the special variable prize winning device 38 that can control the inflow of game balls into the specific area using a lever solenoid 38f. Control is performed by switching between a state where the inflow of game balls into a specific area is allowed and a state where the inflow of game balls into a specific area is disabled.

Further, if the game ball does not flow into the specific area in the second special gaming state ST3, the state shifts to the specific gaming state ST4, the remaining reservation extinguishing state ST5, or the normal gaming state ST1.
If the end condition of the specific gaming state ST4 is not satisfied, the process moves to the specific gaming state ST4. In addition, if the termination condition of the specific gaming state ST4 is satisfied and there is a remaining hold that is the second starting memory that occurred in the specific gaming state ST4, the state shifts to the remaining holding extinguishing state ST5. Further, if the end conditions of the specific gaming state ST4 are satisfied and there is no remaining reservation, the game shifts to the normal gaming state ST1.

The control of a gaming machine that plays such a game will be explained below. First, the control executed by the gaming microcomputer 111 of the gaming control device 100 will be explained. The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly consists of the main process shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, and the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 10, which is performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing]
First, the main processing will be explained. The main processing starts when the power is turned on. In this main processing, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, first, processing to disable interrupts (step A stack pointer setting process (step X2) is performed to set a certain stack pointer. Next, register bank 0 is designated (step X3), and the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (eg, D register) (step X4). In the case of this embodiment, the RAM address range is 0000h to 01FFh, with 00h or 01h as the upper one, and the first 00h is set in step X4. Next, a firing stop signal is output and the firing permission signal is set to a prohibited state (step X5). The firing permission signal is set to a prohibited state when at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 outputs a signal to stop firing, and 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 A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) is set for waiting for the program to start normally. As a result, when the power is turned on, if the gaming control device 100 starts up first and sends a command to the sub-control device before the sub-control device (for example, the payout control device 200 or the production control device 300) starts up, the sub-control device can avoid missing commands. That is, when the game control device 100 turns on the power, there is a predetermined delay for starting the main control means (the game control device 100) and waiting for the start of the slave control devices (the payout control device 200, the performance control device 300, etc.). It constitutes a standby means for setting a standby time.

Furthermore, the power-on delay timer measures time using a storage area that is not subject to RAM validity determination (checksum calculation) (such as a RAM area or register that is not subject to validity determination). Thereby, when calculating check data such as a checksum of the RAM area, it is not necessary to exclude a part of the RAM area, so that control at power-on can be prevented from becoming complicated.

After performing the process of setting the power-on delay timer (step X7), it is determined whether a power outage has occurred (step X8), and if a power outage has occurred (step wait until it is blocked.
Specifically, in step Determine if there is. 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 power failure monitoring signal does not remain on for the number of checks, the process returns to determining whether the power failure monitoring signal is on. Further, if the power failure monitoring signal continues to be on for the number of times 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 outage has occurred if the power outage monitoring signal continues to be received for a predetermined period of time, it is possible to prevent false detection of a power outage due to noise, etc., and to appropriately deal with problems when the power is turned on. can do.

That is, the game control device 100 serves as a power outage monitoring means that monitors the occurrence of a power outage during a predetermined standby time. As a result, it is possible to cope with a power outage that occurs during a period in which the startup of the game control device 100 serving as the main control means is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with problems when the power is turned on. Note that access to the RAM is not permitted until the end of the standby time, and the memory contents from the previous power cut are still retained, so backup processing will be performed in the event of a power outage. There's no need. Therefore, even if a power outage occurs during the standby time, there is no need to back up the RAM, and the burden on control can be reduced.

On the other hand, if a power outage has not occurred (step X8; N), the power-on delay timer is updated by -1 (step X9), and it is determined whether the timer value is 0 (step X10). If the timer value is not 0 (step X10; N), that is, if the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of determining whether a power outage has occurred (step X8). Furthermore, if the timer value is 0 (step X11), outputs off data (sets no output) to all output ports (step X12).

Next, set the serial port (a port pre-installed in the gaming microcomputer 111, in this embodiment, used for communication with the production control device 300 and the payout control device 200) (step X13), and A process (step X14) of activating a CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the clock generator 111 (clock generator) is performed. Note that the CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator within the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator includes a frequency dividing circuit that divides the frequency of the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113, and a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A based on the frequency-divided signal. and a CTC circuit that generates a signal CTC that provides a trigger for updating random numbers to be supplied to a random number generation circuit.
Next, a RAM abnormality flag is set (step X15). Here, the RAM abnormality flag is once set in a predetermined register on the premise that there is an abnormality in the RAM, regardless of whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM.

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

Further, if it is determined that the check data in the power outage inspection area is not normal data (step X16; N or step X17; N), and if it is determined that the checksums do not match (step X19; N), step Based on the state read in step X6, it is determined whether both the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are in the on state (step X21). If at least one of the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 is in the off state (step X21; N), it is determined whether the RAM abnormality flag is set (step X22). If the RAM abnormality flag is set (step device 300) (step X24).

On the other hand, if the RAM abnormality flag is not set (step X22; N), it is determined whether the probability setting changing flag is set (step X23). When the probability setting changing flag is set (step X23; Y), a main abnormal error notification command is sent to the production control board (production control device 300) (step X24). The probability setting flag set here is the probability setting flag that was set before the power outage occurred. That is, if the power of the gaming machine is cut off and restarted while changing the probability setting value, the operation of the gaming control device 100 will be stopped, so the process of step X24 is performed.
Next, the 7-segment display data when the game is stopped is output to the fifth driver 138e via the second output port 134 (step X25). Thereafter, the ON data of the security signal is outputted, and the OFF data of signals other than the security signal is outputted (step X26), and the process returns to step X25.

Furthermore, if both the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are in the on state (step X21; Y), it is determined whether the RAM 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 probability setting value change mode. Thereafter, a command for changing the probability setting is transmitted to the production control board (production control device 300) (step X30), and the process moves to step X31. In the performance control device 300, based on receiving the command for changing the probability setting, the display on 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 performance device 44, and the speakers 19a, 19b are controlled. A notification indicating that the probability setting value is being changed is made by outputting a voice or the like.
On the other hand, if the RAM abnormality flag is set (step X27; Y), a process of clearing the probability setting 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." Thereafter, steps X29 and X30 are performed, and the process moves to step X31.

Further, if 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 (steps X22; N and ;N), it is determined whether the setting key switch 152 is in the on state based on the state read in step X6 (step X35). 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 moves to step Perform processing in case of normal recovery.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the RAM initialization switch 112 is in the on state (step X43; Y), the process moves to step X44 and initialization processing is performed. That is, the RAM initialization switch 112 constitutes an initialization operation section 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 section. act as a means of change.

Further, when the setting key switch 152 is in the on state (step X35; Y), a probability setting confirmation flag is set (step X36). This shifts to probability setting 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 presentation control device 300, based on receiving the command during probability setting confirmation, the display on 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 presentation device 44, and the speakers 19a, 19b are controlled. Notification that the probability setting value is being confirmed is made by outputting a voice or the like.

Then, in order to guarantee output of the security signal for 50 msec or more, a value corresponding to 128 msec is saved in the security signal control timer area (step X31). The security signal is output in the probability setting change/confirmation process (step It is output in the process (step X120). Therefore, if the probability setting value change mode or the probability setting value confirmation mode ends in less than 128 m seconds, the security signal is continuously output by the external information editing process (step X120) of the timer interrupt process. In other words, even if the probability setting value change mode or probability setting value confirmation mode ends in less than 128 m seconds, the security signal will not be output for 128 m seconds after transitioning to the probability setting value change mode or probability setting value confirmation mode. Ru. Note that the value saved in the security signal control timer area in step X31 is not limited to the value corresponding to 128 msec. However, since it is necessary to output the security signal for at least 50 m seconds after transitioning to the probability setting value change mode or the probability setting value confirmation mode, it is necessary to save the value corresponding to 50 m seconds or more.

Then, the interrupt is permitted (step X32), and it is determined whether the setting key switch 152 is in the off state (step X33). In step X33, the determination is not made based on the state read in step Judgment based on If it is determined in step X33 that the setting key switch 152 is in the off state, the probability setting value is determined.
If the setting key switch 152 is not in the off state (step X33; N), it is determined whether a power outage has occurred (step Returning, if a power outage has occurred (step X34; Y), the process moves to step X55. If it is determined in step X34 that a power outage has occurred while the probability setting changing flag is set, in step X23 of the main process (FIGS. 8 and 9) after recovery from the power outage, 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 for prohibiting interrupts (step X38) is performed. From the time the interrupt is enabled (step X32) to the time the interrupt is disabled (steps X38 and X55), the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10) is performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 milliseconds). . In the timer interrupt processing, probability setting change/confirmation processing (step X122), which is processing regarding probability setting values, is performed. In other words, the main process is on standby until the change or confirmation of the probability setting value is completed (or until a power outage occurs).
Next, a command to end the notification is sent to the production control board (production control device 300) (step X39). The production control device 300 ends the notification being executed (notification indicating that the probability setting value is being changed or notification that the probability setting value is being confirmed) based on receiving the command to end the notification. .

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 The probability setting confirmation flag is cleared in step X41.
Thereafter, a command at the time of power outage recovery corresponding to the special figure game processing number is transmitted to the production control board (production control device 300) (step X42), and the process moves to step X47. In the case of this embodiment, in step Send a command. The command for specifying the screen can be used when both Tokuzu 1 and Tokuzu 2 are in normal processing (described later), that is, when they are waiting for a customer and are not in the execution of the Tokuzu variable display game or in the special game state. Sends the command for the customer waiting demo screen, and in other cases sends the command for the recovery screen. Depending on the model, in addition to these commands, a high probability number information command or the like may also be 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). In step Instead, the RAM area for game control (work area and stack area) is cleared to 0. Therefore, the probability setting changing flag is cleared in step X44. Note that in step X44, the stack area and unused area may or may not be cleared.

Then, the initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area to be initialized (step X45). The areas to be initialized here are the customer waiting demonstration area and the area related to the setting of the performance mode. Then, a command for initializing the RAM is transmitted to the production control board (production control device 300) (step X46). In the case of this embodiment, in step A demonstration screen is displayed, and a plurality of commands such as a command for notifying RAM initialization using light and sound for a predetermined period of time (for example, 30 seconds) are transmitted. Further, depending on the model, in addition to these commands, a performance number information command and a support number information command, which is information on the number of execution times of the special symbol variation display game with general power support, etc. are also transmitted.

Next, a process of activating 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. Further, a bit transposition pattern of a hard random number (here, a jackpot random number) generated by the hardware of the random number generation circuit is also set. A bit transposition pattern is a method of replacing the bit arrangement of extracted random numbers (the arrangement before bit transposition in the upper row) in a predetermined order and storing it as a different bit arrangement (the arrangement after bit transposition in the lower row). This is a pattern that determines the By replacing the bits of the random number according to this bit transposition pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken and the confidentiality of the random number can be improved. Note that the bit transposition pattern may be a single fixed pattern, or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. Alternatively, the settings may be set arbitrarily by the user.

After that, the values of the predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit when the power is turned on are extracted, and the corresponding various initial value random numbers (in the case of this embodiment, the special symbol that determines the winning symbol of the special symbol) are extracted. After saving in a predetermined area of the RWM as an initial value (start value) of the symbol random number and the random number determining the hit of the common symbol (hit random number) (step X48), interrupts are permitted (step X49). 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 every time the power is turned on, so this value is used as the initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, the regularity of the random numbers generated by the software can be broken, making it difficult for the player to obtain illegal random numbers.

Subsequently, initial value random number updating processing (step X50) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers and break the regularity of the random numbers. Although not particularly limited, in this embodiment, the jackpot random number, special symbol random number, and hit random number are configured to be generated using random numbers generated in a random number generation circuit. However, the jackpot random number is a so-called "high-speed counter" that is updated based on a clock with a speed equal to or faster than the CPU operating clock, and the special symbol random number and hit random number are the same as the timer interrupt processing, which is the processing unit of the program. It is a "low-speed counter" that is updated based on the CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from the CTC (CTC0) of timer interrupt processing) that is a cycle. In addition, for the special pattern random numbers and the hit random numbers, a so-called "initial value change method" is adopted in which the starting value is changed using each initial value random number (generated by software) every time the random numbers go around. Note that each of the random numbers may be updated by a counter type by +1 or -1, or may be updated by a random type in which all values within the range appear separately without duplication until one cycle is completed. That is, the jackpot random number is a random number that is updated only by hardware, and the special pattern random number and hit random number are random numbers that are updated by hardware and software.
In addition, in this embodiment, since there is no random number (winning pattern random number) that determines the winning pattern of the normal pattern, there is only one type of winning pattern of the normal pattern, but by providing a winning pattern random number, the winning pattern of the normal pattern may be selected from among multiple types.

After the initial value random number update process in step X50, a process to disable interrupts (step X51) is performed, and a performance display editing process (step X52) is performed. After performing processing to permit interrupts (step X53), it is determined whether a power outage has occurred (step X54), and if a power outage has not occurred (step Return to (step X50). That is, when a power outage has not occurred, initial value random number updating processing, performance display editing processing, and power outage monitoring are repeatedly performed. By enabling interrupts (step X49) before initial value random number update processing (step It is possible to avoid stressing the interrupt processing by having to wait for the initial value random number update processing.

Note that the initial value random number update process in step In order to avoid random number update processing from being executed, when performing initial value random number update processing in the main process, it is necessary to disable interrupts and then update and release interrupts. If you do not update the initial value random number in the timer interrupt process, but only in the main process, there is no problem even if you cancel the interrupt before the initial value random number update process, which simplifies the main process. It has the advantage of being standardized.

On the other hand, if a power outage has occurred (step X54; Y), a process of temporarily disabling interrupts (step X55) and a process of outputting off data to all output ports (step X56) are performed.
Thereafter, power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in power failure inspection area 1 (step X57), and power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in power failure inspection area 2 (step X58). Furthermore, after performing a checksum calculation process (step ), then wait until the power to the gaming machine is turned off. In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum at the time of power failure, it is possible to check whether the information stored in the RWM before power failure has been correctly backed up. This can be determined at the time of reinsertion.

From the above, there is a main control means (gaming control device 100) that controls games in an integrated manner, and slave control means (payout control device 200, performance control device 300, etc.) that performs various controls according to instructions from the main control means. ), the main control means includes a standby means (game control device) that sets a predetermined standby time for delaying the start-up of the main control means and waiting for the start-up of the slave control device when the power is turned on. 100), and a power outage monitoring means (gaming control device 100) that monitors the occurrence of a power outage during the predetermined standby time.
The power supply device 400 is also provided with a power supply device 400 that supplies power to various devices, and the power supply device 400 is configured to output a power outage monitoring signal when detecting the occurrence of a power outage, and the power outage monitoring means (gaming control device 100) , it is determined that a power outage has occurred if the power outage monitoring signal continues to be received for a predetermined period of time.

In addition, the main control means (gaming control device 100) includes a RAM 111C that can store data, an initialization operation section (RAM initialization switch 112) that can be operated from the outside, and a controller that can store data when the initialization operation section is operated. Initialization means (gaming control device 100) that initializes the data stored in the RAM 111C based on the above is provided, and the operating state of the initialization means is read before the start of the standby time.
In addition, the main control means (gaming control device 100) allows access to the RAM 111C after the waiting time has elapsed.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be explained. The timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. That is, it is an interrupt routine that is started at predetermined intervals. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled and the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 10 is started.

When timer interrupt processing is started, first, register bank 1 is designated (step X101). Switching to register bank 1 is equivalent to register saving processing in which the value held in a predetermined register (for example, a register used in main processing) is transferred to RWM. Next, the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (eg, D register) (step X102). In step X102, the same process as step X4 in the main process is performed, but the register bank is different. Next, input processing (step X103) is performed to receive inputs and signals from various sensors and switches, that is, to read the status of each input port.

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), , performs probability setting change/confirmation processing (step X122), and ends the timer interrupt processing.
On the other hand, if both the probability setting changing flag and the probability setting confirmation flag are not set (step Output processing (step X105) is performed to control the drive of actuators such as the solenoid 38f and general electric solenoid 37c). Note that when a firing stop signal is output in step X5 in the main process, a firing permission signal is output by performing this output process, and the firing permission signal can be set to the permission state. This firing permission signal is output to the firing control device via the dispensing control device. At that time, no signal processing or the like is performed. In addition, the firing permission signal is the first signal indicating the firing permission state as seen from the game control device, and the second signal (firing permission signal) indicating the firing permission state as seen from the payout control device is also a payout control signal. It is generated within the device and output to the launch control device. In other words, two firing permission signals are output to the firing control device, and when both of them are permission to fire, the game ball is configured to be in a state where it can be fired.

Next, a payout command transmission process (step X106), which outputs the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200, a random number update process 1 (step X107), and a random number update process 2 (step X108) are performed. In the random number update process 1 (step X107), the initial values (start values) of the special symbol random numbers and hit random numbers that are the targets of the initial value random number update process are updated. After that, it is monitored whether or not there is a normal signal input from the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, the winning port switch 35a, and the big winning port switch 38a, setting the prize ball, and adjusting the front frame and glass frame. A winning opening switch/state monitoring process (step X109) is performed to monitor errors such as opening, unauthorized winning to the normal variable winning device 37 and special variable winning device 38.

Next, it is determined whether abnormal discharge is occurring (step X110). Abnormal discharge means that in the special variable winning device 38, the number of game balls ejected from the special variable winning device 38 (the number of game balls detected by the specific area switch 38d and the remaining ball ejection port switch 38e) is the same as that of the special variable winning device 38. 38 (the number of game balls detected by the big prize opening switch 38a). Note that if abnormal discharge is occurring, an abnormal discharge flag is set. If abnormal discharge is occurring (step X110; Y), the process moves to step X116. In other words, the game is prevented from proceeding.

On the other hand, if abnormal discharge is not occurring (step X110; N), special pattern game processing (step X114), and performs segment LED editing processing (step X115) that drives the segment LEDs provided in the gaming machine 10 that display the special figure fluctuation display game and display various information regarding the game so as to display desired content. conduct.

Next, a magnet tampering monitoring process (step board radio wave fraud monitoring processing (step 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, and performance display monitor control processing (step X121) for controlling the performance display device 153 are performed, and the timer interrupt processing is ended. do.

In this embodiment, the process of restoring the interrupt disabled state (i.e., the process of enabling interrupts) and the process of restoring the register bank designation (i.e., the process of designating register bank 0) are performed on interrupt returns. (at the end of timer interrupt processing). Note that, depending on the CPU used, some gaming machines may require an instruction to execute a process for restoring an interrupt-disabled state or a process for restoring register bank designation.

[Special figure game processing]
Next, details of the special figure game process (step X112) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process will be explained. In the special figure game processing, the inputs of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a are monitored, the entire process regarding the special pattern variable display game is controlled, and the display of the special pattern is set.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the special figure game process, first, starting port switch monitoring processing (step A1) is performed to monitor winnings of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a. In the starting port switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins in the normal variable winning device 37 that serves as the starting winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as jackpot random numbers) are extracted and a special prize based on the winning is extracted. A game result preliminary determination is performed to determine the game result based on winnings in advance at a stage before the start of the figure variation display game.

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

Next, if the special figure game processing timer is not "0", it is updated by -1 (step A4). Note that the minimum value of the special figure game processing timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether the value of the special figure game processing timer is "0" (step A5). If the value of the special figure game processing timer is "0" (step A5; Y), that is, if the time has expired or has already expired, reference is made to branch to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number. The special figure game sequence branch table to be executed is set in the register (step A6), and the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is obtained using the table (step A7). Then, a subroutine call is made in accordance with the special figure game processing number (step A8).

In step A8, if the special figure game processing number is "0", the start of variation of the special figure variation display game is monitored, and the setting of the start of variation of the special figure variation display game, the setting of the effect, and the setting of the change of the special figure variation display game are performed. Special figure normal processing (step A9) is performed to set information necessary for processing.
In step A8, if the special figure game processing number is "1", special figure fluctuation processing is performed to set the stop display time of the special figure and the information necessary to perform the process during special figure display. (Step A10) is performed.

In step A8, if the special figure game processing number is "2", if the game result of the special figure variable display game is a jackpot, fanfare commands are set according to the type of jackpot, and the jackpot for each jackpot is set. A special figure display process (step A11) is performed to set the fanfare time according to the opening pattern, set information necessary to perform the fanfare/interval process, etc.

In step A8, if the special drawing game processing number is "3", set the opening time of the grand prize opening, update the number of openings, and set the information necessary to perform the process during the opening of the grand prize opening. Fanfare/interval processing (step A12) is performed.
In step A8, if the special drawing game processing number is "4", if the jackpot round is not the final round, an interval command is set, while if it is the final round, an ending command is set, or a jackpot remaining slot is set. A big prize opening opening process (step A13) is performed to set information necessary for performing ball processing.

In step A8, if the special figure game processing number is "5", if the jackpot round is the final round, the processing to set the time for the remaining balls in the jackpot to be ejected and the jackpot end processing are performed. A big winning hole remaining ball process (step A14) is performed to set the information necessary for the process.
In step A8, when the special figure game processing number is "6", a jackpot end process (step A15) is performed in which information necessary for performing the special figure normal process is set.

In step A8, if the special figure game processing number is "7", in order to set the opening time and opening pattern of the big winning opening when a small hit occurs, set the fanfare command, and perform the small winning process. Small win fanfare processing (step A16) is performed to set necessary information.
In step A8, if the special figure game processing number is "8", perform the small hit process (step A17) to set the ending command and the information necessary to perform the small hit remaining ball process. .
In step A8, if the special figure game processing number is "9", there is a process to set the time for the remaining balls that won in the big prize opening to be ejected during the small hit process, and a small hit end process. A small hit remaining ball process (step A18) is performed to set the information necessary to perform the process.
In step A8, if the special figure game processing number is "10", a small hit end process (step A19) is performed in which information necessary for performing the special figure normal process is set.

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

[Special figure starting port switch common processing]
Next, details of the special figure starting port switch common process performed in the above-mentioned starting port switch monitoring process will be explained. The special figure starting port switch common process is a process that is commonly performed for each input when there is an input to the starting port 1 switch 36a or the starting port 2 switch 37a.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the special figure starting port switch common process, first, information regarding the number of winnings to the monitoring target starting port switch of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a is transmitted to the gaming machine 10. Loads the number of times the starting port signal is output, which is the number of times the signal is output to an external management device (step A131), updates the loaded value by +1 (step A132), and determines whether the number of outputs overflows (step A133). ). If the output count does not overflow (step A133; N), the updated value is saved in the RWM starting port signal output count area (step A134), and the process moves to step A135. On the other hand, if the number of outputs overflows (step A133; Y), the process moves to step A135. In this embodiment, values from "0" to "255" can be stored in the starting port signal output frequency area. If the loaded value is "255", the updated value becomes "0" by updating by +1, and it is determined that the number of outputs has overflowed.

Next, out of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a, it is determined whether the number of special symbols pending (starting memory) to be updated corresponding to the monitoring target starting port switch is less than the upper limit value (step A135). When the number of reserved special figures to be updated is not less than the upper limit value (step A135; N), the special figure start opening switch common process is ended.

In addition, if the number of reserved special figures to be updated is less than the upper limit (step A135; Y), the number of reserved special figures to be updated (the number of reserved special figures 1 or the number of reserved special figures 2) is updated by +1 ( Step A136), save the target starting opening winning flag (step A137). Next, calculate the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the monitored start switch and the number of reserved special drawings (step A138), and save the jackpot random number prepared in the hard random number acquisition process to the RWM jackpot random number storage area. (Step A139).

Next, the special pattern random number of the starting port switch to be monitored is extracted, prepared (step A140), and saved in the special pattern random number storage area of the RWM (step A141).
Next, the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are saved in the fluctuation pattern random number storage area of the corresponding RWM (step A145), and special figure reservation information determination processing (step A146) is performed.
Next, prepare a decorative special figure pending number command corresponding to the monitoring target start switch and the number of special figure reserves (step A147), perform production command setting processing (step A148), and perform special figure start switch common processing. finish.

Here, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the detection of the game ball in the starting area of the starting prize opening 36 and the normal variable winning device 37, and extracts a predetermined random number, which becomes the right to execute the variable display game. It constitutes a start-up storage means that stores a predetermined number of items as a memory. In addition, the starting storage means (gaming control device 100) stores various random numbers extracted based on winnings of game balls into the first starting winning hole (starting winning hole 36) up to a predetermined number as the first starting memory. Various random numbers extracted based on winnings of game balls into the second starting winning hole (normal variable winning device 37) are stored as a second starting memory up to a predetermined number.

[Special figure reservation information determination process]
Next, details of the special figure reservation information determination process (step A146) in the above-mentioned starting port switch common process will be explained. The special figure pending information determination process is a pre-reading process that determines result-related information corresponding to the corresponding starting memory before the start timing of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the corresponding starting memory.

As shown in FIG. 13, first, a jackpot determination process (step A154) is performed to determine whether or not it is a jackpot based on whether or not the jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value. Then, if the determination result is a jackpot (step A155; Y), set a jackpot special symbol random number check table corresponding to the target starting port switch (step A156), and step The stop symbol information corresponding to the special symbol random number prepared in A140 is acquired (step A157), and the process moves to step A168.

On the other hand, if the determination result is not a jackpot (step A155; N), a small hit determination process (step A159) is performed to determine whether or not it is a small hit based on whether the jackpot random value matches the small hit determination value. conduct. Then, when the judgment result is a small hit (step A160; Y), a special symbol random number check table for small hit is set (step A161), and prepared in step A140 of the special symbol start switch common process. The stop symbol information corresponding to the special symbol random number is acquired (step A162), and the process moves to step A168.

On the other hand, if the determination result is not a small hit (step A160; N), support hit determination processing (step A163) determines whether or not it is a support hit based on whether the jackpot random value matches the support hit determination value. I do. If the determination result is not a support hit (step A164; N), stop symbol information of a loss is set (step A167), and the process moves to step A168.
In addition, when the determination result is a support hit (step A164; Y), a special symbol random number check table for support hit is set (step A165), and prepared in step A140 of the special symbol start opening switch common processing. The stop symbol information corresponding to the special symbol random number is acquired (step A166), and the process moves to step A168.

Then, a pre-read stop symbol command corresponding to the target starting port switch and stop symbol information is prepared (step A168), and production command setting processing is performed (step A169). Next, a special figure information setting process (step A170) is performed to set special figure information, which is a parameter for setting a variation pattern, and a variation pattern setting process is performed to set a variation mode of the special figure variation display game (step A170). A171).
Thereafter, a look-ahead variation pattern command corresponding to the first half variation number indicating the first half variation pattern and the second half variation number indicating the second half variation pattern in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is prepared (step A172), and the production command setting process is performed. (Step A173), the special figure reservation information determination process is ended. In addition, the special figure information setting process in step A170 and the fluctuation pattern setting process in step A171 are similar to the process executed at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure normal process.

Through the above processing, a prefetch symbol command containing the result of the special pattern variation display game based on the starting memory of the prefetch target and a prefetching variation pattern command containing information on the variation pattern in the special pattern variation display game based on the starting memory are prepared. and transmitted to the production control device 300. As a result, the judgment result (pre-reading result) of the result-related information (whether it is a jackpot or not and the type of fluctuation pattern) corresponding to the starting memory is controlled before the start timing of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the corresponding starting memory. It is possible to inform the device 300, and in particular, by changing the decorative special symbol start memory display displayed on the display device 41, the result-related information can be provided to the player before the start timing of the special symbol variation display game. It becomes possible to notify.

That is, the game control device 100 determines the random number stored as the starting memory in the starting memory means (game controlling device 100) before executing the variable display game based on the starting memory (for example, whether or not it will result in a special result). etc.) serves as a preliminary determination means. Furthermore, the timing to determine in advance the random value stored corresponding to the starting memory is not only at the time of winning the starting prize when the starting memory occurs, but also at any time before the variable display game based on the starting memory is played. good.

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

Subsequently, a customer waiting demonstration command is prepared (step A311), and a production command setting process (step A312) is performed. Next, "0" related to the special figure normal process is set as the process number (step A313), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A314). Then, the fluctuating symbol discrimination flag area is cleared (step A315), the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the big winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A316), and the special symbol normal processing is ended. That is, when the special figure fluctuation display game can be started but the starting conditions are not satisfied, a customer waiting demonstration command, which is waiting information, is transmitted to the production control device 300.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A309 that the customer waiting demonstration has already started (step A309; Y), the process proceeds to step A313 without performing the processes in steps A310 to A312.

Moreover, in step A301, when the special figure 2 reservation number is not "0" (step A301; N), a decoration special figure reservation number command corresponding to the special figure 2 reservation number is prepared (step A302). Next, a production command setting process (step A303) is performed, a special figure 2 variation start process (step A304) is carried out, and the special figure normal process is ended.
Moreover, in step A305, when the special figure 1 reservation number is not "0" (step A305; N), a decoration special figure reservation number command corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation number is prepared (step A306). Next, a production command setting process (step A307) is performed, a special figure 1 variation start process (step A308) is carried out, and the special figure normal process is ended.

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

Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A323) related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information), the special figure which sets the special figure information which is a parameter for setting the fluctuation pattern Information setting processing (step A324) is performed. As parameters, the game state, the number of pending games, the stopped symbol pattern number, the remaining number of general power support times, etc. are used. Next, a special figure 1 variation pattern setting information table is prepared, which is a table in which information for referring to various information regarding the setting of the variation pattern of the first special figure variation display game is set (step A325). Thereafter, a variation pattern setting process (step A326) is performed to set a variation pattern that is a variation mode in the first special figure variation display game, and a variation start information setting process is performed to set information on the start of variation in the first special figure variation display game. (Step A327) is performed.

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

[Special figure 2 fluctuation start processing]
Next, details of the special figure 2 variation start process (step A304) in the above-mentioned special figure normal process will be explained. The special figure 2 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure variation display game, and the same process as the special figure 1 variation start process shown in FIG. 15(a) is performed at the second start. This is done with memory as the object.

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

Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A343) related to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information), the special figure which sets the special figure information which is a parameter for setting the fluctuation pattern Information setting processing (step A344) is performed. As parameters, the game state, the number of pending games, the stopped symbol pattern number, the remaining number of general power support times, etc. are used. Next, a special figure 2 variation pattern setting information table is prepared, which is a table in which information for referring to various information regarding the setting of the variation pattern of the second special figure variation display game is set (step A345). Thereafter, a variation pattern setting process (step A346) is performed to set a variation pattern that is a variation mode in the second special figure variation display game, and a variation start information setting process is performed to set information on the start of variation in the second special figure variation display game. (Step A347) is performed.

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

That is, the game control device 100 constitutes a special figure variable display game execution control means that executes the special figure variable display game based on the starting memory stored in the starting memory means. The special figure fluctuation display game execution control means executes the first special figure fluctuation display game as the special figure fluctuation display game based on the first start memory, and executes the second special figure change display game as the special figure change display game based on the second start memory. A figure fluctuation display game will be executed.

[Special figure 1 stop pattern setting process]
FIG. 16 shows the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A323) in the special figure 1 variation start process of this embodiment.
In this special pattern 1 stop pattern setting process, first, it is determined whether the jackpot flag 1 is a jackpot (step A431), and if it is a jackpot (step A431; Y), the special pattern 1 special pattern random number storage area (reserved number Load the special pattern random number from 1) (step A432). Next, a special figure 1 jackpot symbol table is set (step A433), and a stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded special symbol random number is acquired and saved in the special symbol 1 stop symbol number area (step A434). This process selects the jackpot type.

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

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

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

After that, the stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the stop symbol pattern area (step A450), and the time reduction judgment data corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the time reduction judgment data area (step A450). Step A451), the production mode transition information corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is saved (step A452), and a decorative special symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (step A455).
In addition, if the support hit flag 1 is not a support hit (step A446; N), the stop symbol number at the time of miss is saved in the special symbol 1 stop symbol number area (step A453), and the miss stop symbol pattern is saved in the stop symbol pattern area. (Step A454), and prepare a special decoration command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern (Step A455). Through the above processing, the stop symbols corresponding to the results of the special symbol variable display game are set.

Thereafter, the decorative special figure command is saved in the decorative special figure command area (step A456), and the production command setting process (step A457) is performed. This decorative special figure command is later transmitted to the production control device 300. Then, save the symbol data corresponding to the stop symbol number in the test signal output data area (step A458), clear the special symbol 1 special symbol random number storage area (for reserved number 1) to 0 (step A459), The special figure 1 stop symbol setting process ends.

[Special figure 2 stop symbol setting process]
FIG. 17 shows the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A343) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process of this embodiment. Note that the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process is the same process as the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process, but is performed for the special figure 2.
In this special pattern 2 stop pattern setting process, first, it is determined whether the jackpot flag 2 is a jackpot (step A471), and if it is a jackpot (step A471; Y), the special pattern 2 special pattern random number storage area (reserved number Load the special symbol random number from (for 1) (step A472). Next, a special figure 2 jackpot symbol table is set (step A473), and a stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded special symbol random number is acquired and saved in the special symbol 2 stop symbol number area (step A474). This process selects the jackpot type.

After that, the special figure 2 jackpot stop symbol information table is set (step A475), and the stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the stop symbol pattern area (step A476). The stop symbol pattern is for setting the stop symbol on the special symbol display (here, the special symbol 2 display 52) and the halt symbol on the display device 41. Next, the round number upper limit value information corresponding to the stopped symbol number is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit value information area (step A477), the time reduction judgment data corresponding to the stopped symbol number is obtained, and the time reduction judgment data is obtained. area (step A478), and save production mode transition information corresponding to the stop symbol pattern and probability state (step A479). These pieces of information are for setting a variation pattern scenario, which is information regarding the execution mode of the special gaming state, the performance mode after the special gaming state ends, and the transition of the variable selection table group after the special gaming state ends. . Then, a decorative special symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (step A495).

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

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

After that, the stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the stop symbol pattern area (step A490), and the time reduction judgment data corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the time reduction judgment data area (step A490). Step A491), saves production mode transition information corresponding to the stop symbol pattern (Step A492), and prepares a decorative special symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern (Step A495).
In addition, if the support hit flag 2 is not a support hit (step A486; N), the stop symbol number at the time of miss is saved in the special symbol 2 stop symbol number area (step A493), and the miss stop symbol pattern is saved in the stop symbol pattern area. (Step A494), and prepare a special decoration command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern (Step A495). Through the above processing, the stop symbols corresponding to the results of the special symbol variable display game are set.

Thereafter, the decorative special figure command is saved in the decorative special figure command area (step A496), and the production command setting process (step A497) is performed. This decorative special figure command is later transmitted to the production control device 300. Then, save the symbol data corresponding to the stop symbol number in the test signal output data area (step A498), clear the special symbol 2 special symbol random number storage area (for reserved number 1) to 0 (step A499), The special figure 2 stop symbol setting process ends.
In this way, when setting the stop symbols for each result, by using a common special symbol random number regardless of the result, the types of random numbers required can be reduced, and the specifications and programs of the gaming machine can be simplified. This reduces the burden of control.

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

Next, it is determined whether general electricity support is in progress (step A605), and if general electricity support is not in progress (step A605; N), the process moves to step A612. In addition, if general electricity support is in progress (step A605; Y), the number of time reduction fluctuations in the time reduction fluctuation number area is updated by -1 (step A609), and it is determined whether the number of time reduction fluctuations has become 0 ( Step A610).
If the number of time reduction fluctuations is 0 (step A610; Y), a time reduction end setting process is performed to end general electricity support (step A611), and the process moves to step A612. Further, if the number of time reduction fluctuations is not 0 (step A610; N), the process moves to step A612.

After performing the production mode information check process (step A612), it is determined whether the remaining pending consumption state has ended (step A613). Here, the term "remaining hold extinguished state has ended" includes not only the case where the termination condition of the remaining hold extinguished state ST5 is satisfied, but also the case where there is no remaining hold at the end of the specific gaming state ST4.
If the remaining pending consumption state has not ended (step A613; N), the process moves to step A616. Further, when the remaining pending consumption state has ended (step A613; Y), it is determined whether the result is a failure (step A614).
If the result is not a failure (step A614; N), the process moves to step A616.
If the result is a loss (step A614; Y), a signal related to the time-saving end (for example, turning off the jackpot 2 signal) is saved in the external information output data area (step A615), and the process moves to step A616.

In step A616, "2" related to the process during special figure display is set as the process number (step A616), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A617). Furthermore, a signal related to the end of the variation of special pattern 1 (for example, turn off the signal during special pattern 1 variation) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A618), and a signal related to the end of variation of special pattern 2 (for example, special pattern 2 Save the signal during fluctuation (OFF) in the test signal output data area (step A619), and save the control timer initial value in the control timer area of the symbol confirmation number signal related to the number of executions of the special symbol fluctuation display game to be output to the external information terminal. (for example, 256 msec) (step A620). Thereafter, as information for controlling the special figure 1 fluctuation display game on the special figure 1 display 51, the stop flag related to the stop of fluctuation on the special figure 1 display 51 is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step A621 ), as information for controlling the special figure 2 fluctuation display game on the special figure 2 display 52, a stop flag related to the stoppage of fluctuation on the special figure 2 display 52 is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step A622), the special figure changing process ends.

[Time-saving end setting process]
FIG. 19 shows the time saving end setting process (step A611) in the special figure fluctuation process. In this time saving end setting process, first, signals related to the end of time saving (for example, special symbol 1 variation time reduction state signal OFF, special symbol 2 variation time reduction state signal OFF, normal symbol 1 high probability state signal OFF, normal Symbol 1 fluctuation time shortening state signal OFF, normal electric accessory 1 opening extension state signal OFF) are saved in the test signal output data area (step A632).

Next, save the number with no time saving in the game state display number area (step A633), save the low probability low probability & no time saving flag in the general pattern game mode flag area (step A634), and save the number with no time saving in the special pattern game mode flag area. The special map low probability & no time saving flag is saved (step A635).
Then, the time reduction variation number area is cleared (step A636), the signal related to the left-handed batting instruction (for example, firing position designation signal 1 is turned OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A638), and the right-handed batting instruction is displayed. In order to turn off the LED (for example, the first game state display section 56a), the number in the left-handed game state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step A639), and the normal base state information is saved in the normal base state determination area. It is saved (step A640), and the time reduction variation number update process is ended.

[Special figure display processing]
20 and 21 show the special figure displaying process (step A11) in the special figure game process of this embodiment.
In this special figure display process, first, the support hit flag 1 set in the jackpot flag 1 setting process and the support hit flag 2 set in the jackpot flag 2 setting process are loaded (step A701). , clears the support hit flag 1 area and the support hit flag 2 area of RWM (step A702).
Next, the small hit flag 1 set in the jackpot flag 1 setting process and the small hit flag 2 set in the jackpot flag 2 setting process are loaded (step A703), and the small win flag 1 area of the RWM is loaded. and clears the small hit flag 2 area (step A704).

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

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

Next, the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit value area of the RWM (step A712). Subsequently, the round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A713).

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

Next, the big winning opening opening information and the signal corresponding to the state of the probability of winning in the regular symbol fluctuation display game and the special symbol fluctuation display game are saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A720). In the case of this embodiment, in step A720, the jackpot 2 signal and the jackpot 3 signal are saved as signals corresponding to the jackpot opening information and the probability state. In addition, each ON/OFF is determined by the big prize opening opening information and the probability state. For example, the jackpot 2 signal is ON when there is a jackpot with a ball coming out (the big winning opening opening information is other than the jackpot opening information 1), and it is ON when there is a jackpot with no balls coming out (so-called sudden sure jackpot, etc.) when the big winning opening is open. If the information is the jackpot opening information 1), it will be ON if there is a jackpot in the time saving state, and OFF otherwise.
Further, the jackpot 3 signal is turned ON when it is a jackpot with a ball being rolled out, and turned OFF when it is a jackpot with no balls put out. In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, all jackpots have a payout.

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

Then, clears the number of illegal winnings area of the big winning hole of the big winning hole corresponding to the big winning hole opening information (step A724), and clears the big winning hole fraud monitoring period flag area of the big winning hole corresponding to the big winning hole opening information. The illegal monitoring period out-of-period flag is saved (step A725). Thereafter, the fanfare/interval processing transition setting process 1 (step A726) for transitioning to the fanfare/interval processing is performed, and the special figure display processing is ended. That is, a special game in which the game control device 100 converts the special variable prize winning device 38 into an open state based on the result being a special result in either the first special figure variable display game or the second special figure variable display game. It constitutes a special game state generating means that generates a state.

On the other hand, if the jackpot flag 1 is not a jackpot (step A708; N), it is determined whether the probability state of the special symbol variation display game is a high probability state (step A727). In the gaming machine of this embodiment, since the special symbol probability is always constant, it is determined that the probability is not always high (step A727; N), and it is determined whether there is a ceiling reached flag (step A728).
If there is a flag indicating that the ceiling has been reached (step A728; Y), the process proceeds to step A732 without performing processing related to starting general power support based on reaching the ceiling. The ceiling reached flag is set based on reaching the ceiling, and is cleared based on the occurrence of a jackpot. Thereby, when general power support is started based on reaching the ceiling, it is possible to prevent general power support based on reaching a new ceiling from being started until after the jackpot has passed.

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

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

Next, it is determined whether the probability state of the special figure fluctuation display game is a high probability state (step A736). In the game machine of this embodiment, since the special figure probability is always constant, it is determined that the probability is not always high (step A736; N), and the decorative special figure command is loaded from the decorative special figure command area and prepared ( Step A737) and effect command setting processing (step A738) are performed. Next, a small win fanfare command is prepared (step A739), and an effect command setting process (step A740) is performed. This small win fanfare command also constitutes special game state start information transmitted to the performance control device 300 at the start of the special game state.
Then, a small win fanfare medium process transition setting process (step A741) for transitioning to the small win fanfare medium process is performed, and the special figure display process is ended.

On the other hand, if the small hit flag 1 is not a small hit (step A733; N), it is determined whether there is a ceiling time saving activation flag (step A751). If there is a ceiling time reduction activation flag (step A751; Y), the initial value of the ceiling time reduction number is saved in the time reduction variation number area (step A752), and the process moves to support operation setting processing (step A756).
Here, 250 is saved as an end condition based on the total number of executions of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game in the time reduction variation number area.

Further, if there is no ceiling time saving activation flag (step A751; N), it is determined whether the loaded support hit flag 2 is a support hit (step A753). If it is not a support hit (step A753; N), it is determined whether the loaded support hit flag 1 indicates a support hit (step A754). If it is not a support hit (step A754; N), a special figure normal process transition setting process (step A757) for moving to the special figure normal process is performed, and the special figure displaying process is ended.

On the other hand, if the support hit flag 2 indicates a support hit (step A753; Y) or if the support hit flag 1 indicates a support hit (step A754; Y), the initial value corresponding to the time reduction judgment data is changed to the time reduction variation. It is saved in the number of times area (step A755), and the process moves to support operation setting processing (step A756).
Here, 250 is saved as an end condition based on the total number of executions of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game in the time reduction variation number area.
After carrying out the support operation setting process (step A756), a special figure normal process transition setting process (step A757) for moving to the special figure normal process is carried out, and the special figure displaying process is ended.

In the above process, the determination of whether or not the ceiling has been reached is made at the end of the special figure fluctuation display game (steps A727 to A731), and the special figure fluctuation display game in which winning the support and reaching the ceiling are the same. If this occurs, conditions for ending the specific gaming state ST4 are set based on reaching the ceiling (steps A751 to A756).

It is rare for reaching the ceiling and winning a support prize to occur in the same special symbol variable display game, and it would be a waste of control to always check this at the start of the special symbol variable display game. Therefore, by implementing the present embodiment, such wasteful processing becomes unnecessary, and control at the start of the special figure variation display game can be simplified.

In addition, if you set a specific fluctuation pattern or result format based on winning the support or reaching the ceiling, if the winning of the support and reaching the ceiling occur in the same special pattern fluctuation display game, In this special figure variation display game, the variation pattern and result pattern based on the support hit are selected at the beginning, but the ending condition of the specific game state ST4 given at the end of the special figure variation display game is the ending based on the support hit. The ending condition is based on reaching the ceiling rather than the condition.
While the variation pattern and result mode are selected according to the support hit, there is a contradiction that the end condition of the given specific game state ST4 is based on reaching the ceiling. Since there is no change in the transition to state ST4, the player will not feel dissatisfied. In particular, if the ending condition based on reaching the ceiling is set to be more advantageous for the player, the player will not be dissatisfied.

If there is enough control at the start of the special figure variation display game, it is determined at the start of the special figure variation display game whether reaching the ceiling and winning the support hit occur in the same special figure variation display game. You can do it like this. If reaching the ceiling and winning a support prize occur in the same special figure variation display game, the variation pattern or result pattern of the special figure variation display game may be different from the one corresponding to the missed result or the one corresponding to reaching the ceiling. By making it the same, it is possible to avoid contradictions. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, such a contradiction does not occur because a specific fluctuation pattern or result pattern is not set based on hitting a support or reaching a ceiling.

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

Next, save the signals related to the start of the jackpot (special gaming state) (for example, turn on the jackpot 1 signal (output for jackpot + small hit), turn on the jackpot 4 signal (output for jackpot)) in the external information output data area. (Step A793), signals related to the end of high probability & time saving (for example, special symbol 1 high probability state signal OFF, special symbol 2 high probability state signal OFF, special symbol 1 fluctuation time shortening state signal OFF, special symbol 2 Save the fluctuation time reduction state signal OFF, normal symbol 1 high probability state signal OFF, normal symbol 1 fluctuation time reduction state signal OFF, normal electric accessory 1 open extension state signal OFF) in the test signal output data area. (Step A794). After that, clear the round number area for managing the number of rounds executed in the special game state (step A795), save the number without time saving in the game state display number area (step A796), and set the general game mode flag. Save the normal figure low probability & no time saving flag in the area (step A797).

Then, the fluctuating symbol discrimination flag area is cleared (step A798), and the high probability is set in order to turn off the gaming state display LED (for example, the third gaming state display section 56c) provided on the game board 30 related to the display of the high probability state. The notification flag area is cleared (step A799), and the special pattern low probability & no time saving flag is saved in the special pattern game mode flag area (step A800). Next, save the probability information command (low probability) in the power outage recovery transmission command area that saves the command output to the production control device 300 when the power outage is restored (step A801), and display special figure fluctuations that can be executed in a time-saving state. The time reduction variation number area for managing the number of games is cleared (step A803). This ends the general power support and time saving state. Further, the ceiling counter area is cleared (step A804), the ceiling time reduction activation flag area is cleared (step A805), and the ceiling reached flag area is cleared (step A806).

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

[Support operation processing]
FIG. 23 shows the support operation process (step A756) in the above-mentioned special figure display process.
In this support operation setting process, first, a signal related to the start of time saving (for example, turning ON the jackpot 2 signal and the jackpot 3 signal) is saved in the external information output data area (step A821). Next, the timer initial value is saved in the time saving signal control timer area (step A822). Here, 128 ms is saved as the timer initial value. As a result, among the signals related to the start of time saving, the three jackpot signals are output for only a short time.

Next, a signal related to the start of time reduction (for example, special symbol 1 variation time reduction state signal is turned on, special symbol 2 variation time reduction state signal is turned on, normal symbol 1 high probability state signal is turned on, normal symbol 1 variation time reduction state signal is turned on) is turned on and the normal electric accessory 1 open extension state signal is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A823).

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

Next, as a process for saving information necessary for managing the production mode in the game control device 100, first, the production mode number of the production mode that will be set after the end of the special symbol fluctuation display game that has won the support is acquired. , is saved in the production mode number area (step A831). Furthermore, the number of remaining rotations of the performance of the production mode set after the end of the special figure fluctuation display game that became a support hit is acquired, and is saved in the effect remaining rotation number area (step A832), and the special figure that became a support hit is obtained. The next mode transition information of the production mode set after the end of the variable display game is acquired and saved in the next mode transition information area (step A833). Based on the information saved here, the production mode and variable selection table group will change based on running the special figure variable display game a predetermined number of times after the end of the special figure variable display game that won the support. .

Thereafter, a probability information command corresponding to the production mode number is prepared (step A834), the command is saved in the transmission command area upon power recovery (step A835), and production command setting processing (step A836) is performed. Next, a production rotation number command corresponding to the newly set production remaining rotation number is prepared (step A837), a production command setting process (step A838) is performed, and a time reduction variation number command corresponding to the time reduction variation number is prepared. Prepare (step A839), and perform production command setting processing (step A840).
Then, the time reduction determination data area is cleared (step A841), the production mode transition information area is cleared (step A842), and the support operation setting process is ended.

[Jackpot end process]
FIG. 24 shows the jackpot end process (step A15) in the special figure game process of this embodiment.
In this jackpot termination process, first, the time reduction judgment data that is set based on the type of special result that triggered the execution of the current special gaming state is changed to the time saving state (state with power supply support) after the special gaming state ends. ), it is determined whether the data is data with time saving set (step A901).
If the data is not data with time saving (step A901; N), jackpot end setting process 1 is performed (step A902), and if the data is data with time saving (step A901; Y), jackpot end setting process 2 is performed (step A903). . Then, a performance mode information address table is set (step A904), and the address of the table corresponding to the performance mode transition information set at the start of variation (when setting a stop symbol) is acquired (step A905). The performance mode transition information also includes a variable pattern scenario that is information regarding the transition of the variable selection table group.

Next, as a process for saving information necessary for managing the performance mode and managing the variable selection table group in the game control device 100, first, the performance mode number of the performance mode to be set after the end of the special game state is acquired. and save it in the production mode number area (step A906). Furthermore, the number of remaining rotations of the production mode set after the end of the special game state is obtained and saved in the remaining number of production rotations area (step A907), and the transition to the next mode of the production mode set after the end of the special game state is performed. The information is acquired and saved in the next mode transition information area (step A908). Based on the information saved here, the performance mode and the variable selection table group are changed based on executing the special figure variable display game a predetermined number of times after the end of the special game state.

Thereafter, a probability information command corresponding to the production mode number is prepared (step A909), the command is saved in the transmission command area upon power recovery (step A910), and production command setting processing (step A911) is performed. Here, as probability information commands, there are a plurality of commands that further include information on the production mode in either "with time saving" or "without time saving".
Next, a performance rotation speed command corresponding to the newly set performance remaining rotation speed is prepared (step A912), and a performance command setting process (step A913) is performed.
Next, a time reduction variation number command corresponding to the time reduction variation number is prepared (step A914), and a production command setting process (step A915) is performed.

Next, "0" is set as the process number related to the special figure normal process (step A916), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A917).
Thereafter, signals related to the end of the jackpot (for example, jackpot 1 signal OFF, jackpot 3 signal OFF, jackpot 4 signal OFF) are saved in the external information output data area (step A918), and signals related to the end of the jackpot (for example, , condition device operation signal OFF, accessory continuous operation device operation signal OFF, special symbol 1 hit signal OFF, special symbol 2 hit signal OFF) are saved in the test signal output data area (step A919). Next, the information in the time reduction judgment data area is cleared (step A920), the information in the round LED pointer area indicating the number of rounds of jackpot is cleared (step A921), and the information in the production mode transition information area is cleared. (Step A922). Then, the information in the special figure game mode flag save area is cleared (step A923), the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the big winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A924), and the jackpot termination process is ended.

[Jackpot end setting process 1]
FIG. 25(a) shows jackpot end setting process 1 (step A902) in the jackpot end process described above. In this jackpot end setting process 1, first, a signal regarding the end of time saving (for example, turning off the jackpot 2 signal) is saved in the external information output data area (step A931). Next, a signal regarding the end of time saving (for example, special symbol 1 variation time reduction state signal is turned OFF, special symbol 2 variation time reduction state signal is OFF, normal symbol 1 high probability state signal is OFF, normal symbol 1 variation time reduction state signal is turned OFF) OFF, normal electric accessory 1 open extension state signal OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A932).

Next, save the number with no time saving in the game state display number area (step A933), save the normal pattern low probability & no time saving flag in the normal pattern game mode flag area (step A934), and save the number with no time saving in the general pattern game mode flag area (step A934). The no time saving flag is saved (step A935). Thereafter, the time reduction variation number area is cleared (step A936), and the jackpot end setting process 1 is ended.
Through the above processing, after the special game state ends, a state with no time saving (a state without general electricity support) is established.

[Jackpot end setting process 2]
FIG. 25(b) shows the jackpot end setting process 2 (step A903) in the jackpot end process described above. In this jackpot end setting process 2, first, a signal related to the start of time saving (for example, turning on the jackpot 2 signal) is saved in the external information output data area (step A941). Since the signal regarding the start of high probability is output during the jackpot, it is continuously saved in the external information output data area. Next, a signal related to the start of time reduction (for example, special symbol 1 variation time reduction state signal is turned on, special symbol 2 variation time reduction state signal is turned on, normal symbol 1 high probability state signal is turned on, normal symbol 1 variation time reduction state signal is turned on) is turned on and the normal electric accessory 1 open extension state signal is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A942).

Next, save the number with time saving in the game state display number area (step A943), save the regular pattern high probability & time saving flag in the general pattern game mode flag area (step A944), and save the special pattern game mode flag area The time saving flag is saved (step A945). Thereafter, the initial value of the number of time reduction fluctuations (here, 250) is saved in the time reduction fluctuation number area (step A946), and the jackpot end setting process 2 is ended.

Through the above processing, the time saving state (state with general electricity support) is entered after the special gaming state ends. Furthermore, by setting the initial value of the number of times of time-saving fluctuations (250 here) in the time-saving fluctuation number area, the time-saving state is ended by executing the special figure fluctuation display game a predetermined number of times (250 times here).
That is, after the end of the special gaming state, the gaming control device 100 can generate a specific gaming state (time saving state, general electricity support state) that puts the normal variable winning device 37 in a state where winning is easy for a predetermined period of time after the special gaming state ends. It constitutes a specific game state generation control means.

[Specific area switch monitoring processing]
FIG. 26 shows the specific area switch monitoring process (step A3) in the special figure game process. In this specific area switch monitoring process, first, it is determined whether a small hit is occurring (step A41). The term "during a small hit" here refers to a period during which small hit processing and small hit remaining ball processing are performed. If this small hit is not occurring (step A41; N), the specific area switch monitoring process is ended. That is, the specific area switch 38d is valid only during the period when the small hit process and the small hit remaining ball process are being performed. Further, if a small hit is in progress (step A41; Y), it is determined whether the condition device is in operation (step A42).

If the conditional device is in operation (step A42; Y), the specific area switch monitoring process ends. If the conditional device is not in operation (step A42; N), it is determined whether there is an input to the specific area switch (step A43). If there is no input to the specific area switch (step A43; N), the specific area switch monitoring process ends. If there is an input to the specific area switch (step A43; Y), a specific area pass flag is set (step A44), and the specific area switch monitoring process is ended. Later, based on the existence of this specific area passage flag, processing for generating a first special game state will be performed.

[Small hit remaining ball processing]
FIG. 27 shows the small hit remaining ball process (step A18) in the special figure game process. In this small hit remaining ball process, first, it is determined whether a remaining ball error is occurring (step A861). If a remaining ball error is occurring (step A861; Y), the process moves to step A863. If a remaining ball error is not occurring (step A861; N), it is determined whether the remaining ball counter is 0 (step A862). If the remaining ball counter is not 0 (step A862; N), the small winning remaining ball process is ended. Moreover, when the remaining ball counter is 0 (step A862; Y), the process for ending the small winning from step A863 is performed.

That is, the process for ending the small win is performed after all remaining balls in the special variable winning device 38 are discharged. However, if there is a remaining ball error in which the ejection cannot be confirmed even after a predetermined period of time has passed since the last game ball entered the special variable prize winning device 38, it is assumed that the time required for ejection has passed and the The process moves on to end the win. Of course, if there is a remaining ball error, the process may not proceed to end the small hit. Therefore, the process of step A861 may not be performed.

In the process for ending the small hit, first, it is determined whether the specific area has been passed (step A863). When a game ball enters and passes through the specific area 38h, it is detected by the specific area switch 38d and a specific area passing flag is set. Here, it is determined whether or not a specific area has been passed based on the presence or absence of this specific area passing flag. If the specific area has been passed (step A863; Y), the process moves to step A870 and a process for generating a special gaming state is performed. Further, if there is no passing through the specific area (step A863; N), the process moves to step A864 to end the second special game state and perform processing to enable execution of the special figure fluctuation display game.

In the process for ending the second special game state after step A864 and making it possible to execute the special figure fluctuation display game, 10 related to the small hit ending process is set as the process number (step A864), and the special figure game process The processing number is saved in the number area (step A865). Next, the small winning ending time is saved in the special symbol game processing timer area (step A866), and a flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the large winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A867). Then, the large winning opening count area is cleared (step A868), the small winning control pointer area is cleared (step A869), and the small winning remaining ball processing is completed.

On the other hand, if the specific area is passed (step A863; Y) and the process of generating the first special game state after step A870 is to be performed, a command is loaded from the decorative special figure command area and prepared (step A870), Performance command setting processing is performed (step A871). Next, a V jackpot fanfare command is prepared (step A872), and production command setting processing is performed (step A873).

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

Then, save the jackpot number in the gaming status display number area (step A876), set the round number upper limit value table (step A877), and obtain the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit value information. It is saved in the round number upper limit value area (step A878). Furthermore, the round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area (step A879), and the initial value (here, 1) is saved in the round number area (step A880). The upper limit of the number of rounds is set to 10 rounds, but since the small winning action corresponds to the first round, by setting 1 as the initial number of rounds, 9 rounds will be released in the special game state. That's what I do.

Thereafter, 3, which corresponds to the fanfare/interval process, is set as the process number (step A881), and saved in the special figure game process number area (step A882). Furthermore, the V jackpot fanfare time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A883), a fanfare/interval processing transition setting process is performed (step A884), and the process moves to step A868.

[Small winning end processing]
FIG. 28 shows the small hit end process (step A19) in the special figure game process of this embodiment.
In this small winning end process, first, it is determined whether general electricity support is in progress (step A931). If general electricity support is in progress (step A931; Y), the process moves to step A937. If the power supply is not supported (step A931; N), save the signal related to the left-handed shot instruction (for example, turn off firing position designation signal 1) in the test signal output data area (step A932), and display the right-handed shot indication LED. In order to turn off the light (for example, the first gaming state display section 56a), the number in the left-handed playing state is saved in the gaming state display number 2 area (step A933), and the process moves to step A937.

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

Thereafter, "0" is set as the process number related to the special figure normal process (step A940), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A941).
Furthermore, a signal regarding the end of the small hit (for example, turning off the special symbol 1 small hit signal) is saved in the external information output data area (step A942), and a signal regarding the end of the small winning (for example, turning off the special symbol 1 small winning signal, Special symbol 2 small hit signal OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A943).
Subsequently, the fluctuating symbol discrimination flag area is cleared (step A944), the performance mode transition information area is cleared (step A945), and the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the big winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A946), the small winning ending process is ended.

Next, control by the production control device 300 will be explained. The main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 of the production control device 300 performs main processing shown in FIG. 29 and a timer interrupt processing (not shown).

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 29, in the main processing, processing at the start of the program is first performed. In the process at the start of this 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, generation of display data is permitted (step C5), a 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 performing the processing at the start of the program from steps C1 to C7, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop process, first, a WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step C8). Next, a production button input process (step C9) is performed to create input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the production button 25 or cross key 29. Reading of inputs from the production button 25 and cross key 29 is performed within the timer interrupt process, and in this production button input process, processing for changing the content of the production, etc. is performed when there is an input from the production button 25 or cross key 29. .

Then, hall/player setting mode processing is performed to accept operations such as setting changeable ranges of LED and liquid crystal brightness and volume, and changing the LED and liquid crystal brightness and volume by the player (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 decorative special figure variation display game.

Next, a received command check process (step C12) is performed to analyze and respond to the command from the gaming control device 100, and a performance display editing process (step C13) is performed to edit settings and drawing commands for controlling the progress of the performance. ) to set the end of preparation for the drawing command (step C14). In these processes, various data are updated according to the content to be drawn, and finally the drawing data is set in the frame buffer. If the drawing data for the screen to be drawn is prepared within 1/30 seconds (approximately 33.3 milliseconds), the image can be updated without any problem.

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

After that, a sound control process (step C17) that controls the output of audio from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b), and controls the LEDs of the frame decoration device 18 including the panel decoration device 46 and the display board 350, etc. Decoration control processing (step C18), movable body control processing (step C19) for controlling the motor and solenoids of the board production device 44, and board production setting processing (step C20) for controlling production are performed to clear the WDT. The process returns to step C8.

[Received command check processing]
FIG. 30 shows the received command check process in the main process described above. In this received command check process, first, the value of a command reception counter that counts how many commands are received during one frame (1/30 seconds) is loaded as the number of commands received (step C201), It is determined whether the number is not 0 (step C202). If it is determined that the number of received commands is 0 (step C202; N), the received command check process ends. Further, if it is determined that the number of received commands is not 0 (step C202; Y), the content of the command reception counter area is subtracted by the number of commands received (step C203).

Next, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step C204), the command read index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (step C205), and it is determined whether or not copying of commands for the number of received commands is completed. (Step C206). In this way, in this embodiment, the command is not directly analyzed in the received command buffer, but the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (RAM area for analysis), and the command analysis work is performed in the command area. It is configured like this. Thereby, in preparation for a case where a command is transmitted from the gaming control device 100 while the command is being analyzed, it is possible to move the command (data) and create space. In addition, command analysis can be performed for each round of main processing.

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

Next, the address of the command area is updated (step C209), and it is determined whether or not the analysis of commands equal to the number of received commands has been completed (step C210). If it is determined that the analysis of commands equivalent to the number of commands received has not been completed (step C210; N), the process returns to step C207. Further, if it is determined that the analysis of commands equal to the number of commands received has been completed (step C210; Y), the received command check process is ended. In this way, in the received command check process, commands received during one frame (1/30 seconds) are analyzed all at once. In this embodiment, the configuration is such that up to 32 commands can be saved.

[Received command analysis processing]
FIG. 31 shows the received command analysis process in the above-described received command check process. In this received command analysis process, first, the upper byte of the command is separated into MODE and the lower byte is separated into ACT (ACTION) (step C231), and it is determined whether MODE and ACT are within the normal range (step C232, step C233). ). If it is determined that MODE and ACT are within the normal range (step C232; Y, step C233; Y), it is determined whether ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C234).

Further, if it is determined in step C232 and step 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 ends.

If it is determined in step C234 that the ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C234; Y), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of variable commands (step C235). The variation command is a command that instructs the variation pattern of the special figure. If it is determined that MODE is within the variable command range (step C235; Y), variable command processing (step C236) is performed, and the received command analysis process is ended.

Further, when it is determined in step C235 that MODE is not within the range of variable commands (step C235; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of jackpot commands (step C237). The jackpot commands are commands that command operations related to the jackpot performance (such as displaying a fanfare screen and round screen), and commands that command operations related to the small win performance (displaying the fanfare screen and end screen, etc.). If it is determined that MODE is within the range of jackpot commands (step C237; Y), jackpot command processing (step C238) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is ended.

Further, when it is determined in step C237 that MODE is not within the range of jackpot commands (step C237; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of symbol commands (step C239). The symbol-related command is a command that instructs information regarding the symbol of the special symbol (for example, what to use as the stop symbol of the special symbol). If it is determined that MODE is within the range of symbol-related commands (step C239; Y), symbol-related command processing (step C240) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is ended.

Further, if it is determined in step C239 that MODE is not within the range of symbol-related commands (step C239; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of single-shot commands such as pending number commands and error commands. (Step C241). Single-shot commands are commands that stand alone, unlike commands that make sense in combination, such as symbol commands and variable commands. These single-shot commands include a customer waiting demonstration command, a pending number command, a pattern stop command, a probability information command, an error/invalidity command, and a model specification command. If it is determined that 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 process ends.

Further, when it is determined in step C241 that MODE is not within the range of single-shot type commands (step C241; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of prefetch symbol type commands (step C243). If it is determined that MODE is within the range of pre-read symbol type commands (step C243; Y), pre-read symbol type command processing (step C244) is performed and the received command analysis process is ended.

If it is determined in step C243 that MODE is not within the range of prefetch symbol-related commands (step C243; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of prefetch variable commands (step C245). If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the read-ahead variable command (step C245; Y), read-ahead variable command processing (step C246) is performed, and the received command analysis process ends. Further, if it is determined in step C245 that MODE is not within the range of the look-ahead variable command (step C245; N), the received command analysis process is ended.

Note that the prefetch variation type command and the prefetch symbol type command are commands that include information necessary to execute the prefetch effect. A look-ahead performance (also called a look-ahead notice or a look-ahead notice performance) is whether or not a special figure change display game will be a jackpot when the special figure change display game corresponding to the unexecuted starting memory (pending) is subsequently executed. In order to notify the player in advance of the fluctuation pattern (or what kind of fluctuation pattern it will be) with a predetermined degree of reliability, the display device 41 may display a decorative special symbol start memory display in a different manner from normal. This is a performance such as displaying a performance display. The prefetching commands (prefetching variation commands and prefetching symbol commands) are commands that inform you in advance of the fluctuation patterns and stop symbols that correspond to the starting memory that is the target of the prefetching effect, and are sent from the game control device 100 at the time of starting winning. It is transmitted to the production control device 300. Note that normal variable commands and symbol-related commands that are not pre-reading are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the production control device 300 at the start of the special figure variable display game.

Next, the effects of the game will be explained.
FIG. 32 shows an example of the performance on the normal stage in the normal game state ST1. Although the display contents are basically the same in other game states, it is also possible to not display some of the display contents depending on the game state.

As shown in FIG. 32(a), in the center of the display area of the display device 41, a first decorative game display section 81 for displaying a first decorative game among the decorative special figure variable display games is provided. In the first decorative game display section 81, the identification information is displayed in a variable manner in each of the variable display areas of the left variable display area 81a, the middle variable display area 81b, and the right variable display area 81c, and then stopped and displayed, thereby displaying the decorative special figure variable. Show games.

At the upper right of the display area of the display device 41, a second decorative game display section 82 for displaying a second decorative game of the decorative special figure variable display games is provided. Similarly to the first decorative game displayed on the first decorative game display section 81, the second decorative game displayed on the second decorative game display section 82 has identification information in each of the left area, middle area, and right area. After displaying the variable, stop and display the result. The second decorative game display section 82 displays identification information (small symbols) that is relatively smaller than the identification information (large symbols) displayed on the first decorative game display section 81 .

Further, at the lower left of the display area of the display device 41, a first display section 91a, a second display section 91b, a third display section 91c, and a fourth display section 91d, which are areas for displaying effects, are arranged side by side. It is being Furthermore, a fifth display section 92, which is an area for displaying effects, is provided at the lower right of the display area of the display device 41.

Further, at the lower right of the display area of the display device 41, a standby memory display section 83 is provided that displays a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory.
The standby memory display section 83 displays decorative special figure starting memory displays corresponding to the first starting memory and the second starting memory. In the normal game state ST1, since the game mainly proceeds with the special figure fluctuation display game based on the first start memory, the standby memory display section 83 displays a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory.
The decorative special figure starting memory display displayed on the standby memory display section 83 has a one-to-one correspondence with the starting memory, and the leftmost decorative special figure starting memory display is the decorative special figure corresponding to the starting memory stored first. They are displayed in the order of memory so that they are displayed as a starting memory display, and each time they are used, they shift to the left. In addition, in the standby memory display section 83, there is a decorative special figure starting memory display corresponding to the starting memory (first starting memory) which is the right to execute the special figure 1 variable display game, and the right to execute the special figure 2 variable display game. It is also possible to display both the decorative special figure starting memory display corresponding to the starting memory (second starting memory).
Furthermore, in the standby memory display section 83, the pre-read results such as the result of the special figure variation display game and the variation pattern based on the starting memory can be suggested by the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display corresponding to the starting memory. It is possible.

On the left side of the standby memory display section 83, a running memory display section 84 is provided that displays information regarding the starting memory corresponding to the special symbol variation display game that is currently being executed. The decorative special figure start memory display at the left end of the standby memory display unit 83 is transferred to the running memory display unit 84 at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game. Furthermore, in the running memory display section 84, the results and variation patterns of the currently running special figure variation display game can be suggested by the display mode of the running memory display displayed on the running memory display section 84. It is possible.
At the upper left of the display area of the display device 41, there is a first starting memory number display section 85a that displays the first starting memory number (special figure 1 pending number) and a second starting memory number (special figure 2 pending number). A second starting memory number display section 85b for display is provided.
Furthermore, a gaming status display 86 indicating the gaming status is displayed at the upper center of the display area of the display device 41, and here it is shown that the game is in the normal gaming status ST1.

When a new special figure fluctuation display game is started, as shown in FIG. 32(b), the decorative special figure start memory display at the left end of the waiting memory display section 83 is moved to the running memory display section 84. At the same time as being executed, the decorative special figure start memory display located at a position other than the left end of the waiting memory display section 83 moves to the left within the waiting memory display section 83. Furthermore, the numerical value on the first starting memory number display section 85a changes. Further, the first decorative game display section 81 and the second decorative game display section 82 start varying display of the identification information.

Depending on the selected variation pattern, as the special figure variation display game progresses, the same identification information may become temporarily stopped in the left variation display area 81a and the right variation display area 81c as shown in FIG. 32(c). be. The production may further develop and become SP reach.

When the predetermined variation time ends, the result mode is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 32(d). Here, the result is a failure, and the failure result form is displayed as the result form. If the result is a jackpot or a small win, the corresponding result format will be displayed. Further, when the result is a hit, a losing result is displayed, but a result corresponding to a win may be displayed.
When the predetermined stop display time for displaying the result mode has elapsed, the special figure variation display game ends, and the running memory display displayed on the running memory display section 84 is erased.

In addition, from the state in which the variable display is being performed as shown in FIG. 32(e), the identification information is temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 32(f), and the variable display is performed again as shown in FIG. 32(g). It is also possible to derive a result as shown in FIG. 32(h) by executing a pseudo-run in which the revariation display is performed one or more times.

Next, specific effects will be explained. The specific performance is a performance that includes a plurality of performances, and as shown in FIG. 33, a performance that displays the character "Super" on the first display section 91a, and a performance that displays the character "Nuki" on the second display section 91b. , an effect that displays the word "ALL" on the third display section 91c, and an effect that displays the word "OPEN" on the fourth display section 91d.
The effect of displaying characters on each display section constitutes a ranking effect in which a ranking is determined for each, and the first ranking effect that displays the character "Super" on the first display section 91a has the highest ranking, The second ranking effect that displays the character "Nuki" on the second display section 91b has the second highest ranking. Furthermore, the third ranking effect that displays the word "all" on the third display section 91c has the third highest ranking, and the fourth ranking presentation that displays the word "open" on the fourth display section 91d has the highest ranking. low. That is, the order of ranking is first-rank performance, second-rank performance, third-rank performance, and fourth-rank performance.

The corresponding display sections are arranged in accordance with the ranking, and when all the ranking effects are executed, a character string of ``Cho-Nuki Zenkai'' is formed. This character string is one of the lines used in the story that is the subject of the game machine, and is a unique character string.

In a specific performance, the higher the ranking performance is executed, the higher the possibility of a special result, and the higher the probability that a performance with a high probability of a special result will be executed, etc., which is advantageous to the player. It is designed to suggest or notify that an event is likely to occur.
In addition, when a ranking presentation of a certain rank is executed, all ranking presentations lower in rank than the ranking presentation are executed. Therefore, the higher the number of ranking effects performed, the higher the possibility of a special result, or the higher the possibility of a special result being executed. It can also be said that

While the variable display is being performed as shown in FIG. 33(a), a notification display 87 is displayed as shown in FIG. 33(b), which is an effect notifying that the ranking effect will be executed. The notification display 87 here is for notifying that the fourth rank effect will be executed, and the characters "open", which are the characters corresponding to the fourth rank effect, are displayed together with the effect image. Then, as shown in FIG. 33(c), the fourth ranking effect is executed and the word "open" is displayed on the fourth display section 91d.
After that, as shown in FIG. 33(d), as a notification display 87 notifying that the third ranking performance will be executed, the characters "ALL", which are the characters corresponding to the third ranking performance, are displayed together with the effect image, As shown in FIG. 33(e), the third ranking effect is executed and the word "all" is displayed on the third display section 91c.

Next, as shown in FIG. 33(f), as a notification display 87 notifying that the second ranking performance will be executed, the character "Nuki", which is the character corresponding to the second ranking performance, is displayed together with the effect image. , as shown in FIG. 33(g), the second ranking effect is executed and the character "Nuki" is displayed on the second display section 91b.
Then, as shown in FIG. 33(h), as a notification display 87 notifying that the first ranking performance will be executed, the character "Super", which is the character corresponding to the first ranking performance, is displayed together with the effect image, As shown in FIG. 33(i), the first ranking effect is executed and the character "super" is displayed on the first display section 91a.

Further, when all of the first to fourth ranking effects are executed, an additional effect as shown in FIG. 33(j) is executed. If only some of the ranking effects are executed, no additional effects will be executed, and by executing this additional effect, it will be clearly announced that all of the first to fourth ranking effects have been executed.

In the example shown in FIG. 33, an example is shown in which the ranking performances are executed in order from the lowest ranking, but for the first to third ranking performances, even if the ranking performances lower than the own ranking have not been executed yet. It is possible to do so.
While the variable display is being performed as shown in FIG. 34(a), a notification display 87 is displayed as shown in FIG. 34(b), which is an effect notifying that a ranking effect will be executed. The notification display 87 here is for notifying that the third ranking effect will be executed, and the characters "all" corresponding to the third ranking effect are displayed together with the effect image. Then, as shown in FIG. 34(c), the third ranking effect is executed and the word "all" is displayed on the third display section 91c.

At this time, the fourth ranking performance, which is lower in rank than the third ranking performance, has not yet been executed, and the fourth display section 91d corresponding to the fourth ranking performance notifies that the fourth ranking performance will be executed. An image 88 is displayed.
By arranging the first to fourth display sections 91a to 91d according to the ranking of the ranking performance, it becomes clear at a glance that the ranking performance has been executed from an intermediate ranking, and the player feels a sense of discomfort that is different from normal. It is possible to make the player feel strongly and improve the interest of the game.

After that, as shown in FIG. 34(d), as a notification display 87 notifying that the fourth ranking performance will be executed, the character "open", which is the character corresponding to the fourth ranking performance, is displayed together with the effect image, As shown in FIG. 34(e), the fourth ranking effect is executed and the word "open" is displayed on the fourth display section 91d.
Furthermore, in this example, as shown in FIG. 34(f), as a notification display 87 notifying that the second ranking effect will be executed, the character "Nuki", which is the character corresponding to the second ranking effect, is displayed together with the effect image. Then, as shown in FIG. 34(g), the second ranking effect is executed and the character "Nuki" is displayed on the second display section 91b.
Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 34(h) and (i), a plurality of ranking effects may be executed at once.

Note that it is also possible to perform the first ranking performance or the second ranking performance from a state where the ranking performance is not being executed. In this case as well, an image 88 notifying that a ranking performance will be executed is displayed on the display section corresponding to a ranking performance that is lower in rank than the executed ranking performance, and these ranking performances will be executed later.
In addition, if a second ranking performance or a third ranking performance is executed from a state where no ranking performance has been executed, after all of the ranking performances that are lower in rank than the executed ranking performance or after the executed ranking performance is executed. Along with all of the ranking presentations with lower rankings, ranking presentations with higher rankings than the executed ranking presentations are executed.

Further, although the image 88 notifying the execution of the ranking performance as shown in FIG. 34(c) is displayed, it may not be displayed.
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 34(d), a notification display 87 is displayed to notify that the lower ranking effect will be executed after the higher ranking effect is executed. However, the notification display 87 may be omitted and only the ranking presentation may be performed.
Further, as shown in FIG. 34(b), after the notification display 87 about the higher rank performance is performed, the lower rank performance may be simultaneously executed in addition to the higher rank performance. .

FIG. 35 shows another example of the execution mode of the ranking effect.
As shown in FIG. 35(a), an effect such as rotating the reels is performed on the fifth display section 92, and as shown in FIG. 35(b), a "stock" display is displayed to notify that a ranking effect will be executed. When the display is stopped, a ranking effect is performed as shown in FIG. 35(c).
Here, the fourth ranking effect is executed and the word "open" is displayed on the fourth display section 91d. Of course, first to third ranking effects may be executed.
Furthermore, the execution mode shown in FIG. 35 and the execution modes shown in FIGS. 33 and 34 may be combined, and the ranking effects as shown in FIGS. 33 and 34 are executed in a series of specific effects. There are times when the ranking effect is executed after the notification display 87 that notifies the user of the situation, and times when the ranking effect is executed after the display of "stock" is stopped and displayed on the fifth display section 92 as shown in FIG. , may be mixed.

Note that among the results that are stopped and displayed on the fifth display section 92, there are various displays other than the "stock" display that informs that the ranking effect will be executed. For example, a look-ahead effect that suggests or informs a look-ahead result by changing the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display in the standby memory display section 83 by displaying the "change" display in a stopped state, or a memory display during execution. In some cases, an effect is performed in which the storage display during execution of the section 84 is changed to suggest or inform about the special symbol variable display game that is being executed.
Furthermore, a plurality of types of "stock" and "change" displays with different fonts and colors may be provided to suggest or notify the number of ranking performances to be performed, the stage of change in the starting memory display, etc. For example, there are three types of "stock": black, red, and gold, and if it is black, it suggests that one ranking effect should be executed, and if it is red, it suggests that two or more ranking effects should be executed. If it is gold, it may be possible to notify that four ranking effects will be performed.

FIG. 36(a) shows the execution pattern of the ranking effect.
Pattern 1 is a pattern in which the fourth rank performance, which is the lowest rank, is executed in the order of the third rank performance, the second rank performance, and the first rank performance. This pattern 1 includes four patterns that progress to one of the first to fourth times and end.
Pattern 2 is a pattern that starts from the third ranking performance. In this pattern 2, the execution of the 4th rank performance, which is lower in rank than the 3rd rank performance, is confirmed when the first run is performed, so it includes 3 patterns that progress to any of the 2nd to 4th runs and end. There is.

Pattern 3 is a pattern that starts from the second ranking performance. In this pattern 3, the execution of the 3rd and 4th rank performances, which are lower in rank than the 2nd rank performance, is confirmed when the first run is performed, so the process progresses to either the 3rd or 4th run and ends. Contains two patterns.
Pattern 4 is a pattern starting from the first ranking performance. In this pattern 4, when the first ranking performance is performed, the execution of the second ranking performance, the third ranking performance, and the fourth ranking performance, which are lower in rank than the first ranking performance, is determined, so the pattern progresses to the fourth time and ends. Contains only

Patterns 1 to 4 are patterns in which one ranking effect is executed each time, but there are also patterns in which a plurality of ranking effects are executed at once, as shown in patterns 5 to 20. In these patterns 5 to 20, ranking effects to be executed each time are determined based on the execution order shown in patterns 1 to 4.
In this embodiment, the higher the number of executions of ranking effects, the higher the reliability of a special result.However, even if the number of executions is the same, a pattern in which many ranking effects are executed at the same time is more reliable of a special result. The degree may be increased.

FIG. 36(b) shows an example of contents suggested or notified based on the number of executed ranking effects.
The reach types include N reach with low reliability, which has the highest probability of resulting in a special result, SP1 reach, which has higher reliability than N reach, SP2 reach, which has higher reliability than SP1 reach, and SP2 reach. There are SP3 Reach, which has a higher reliability than SP3 Reach, and Premier Reach, which has higher reliability than SP3 Reach.
The larger the number of executions of ranking presentations, the more reliable reaches will be executed, and the more reliable the special results will be.

Basically, the content of the subsequent reach effect will be different depending on whether all of the first to fourth rank effects are executed or if only some of the rank effects are executed (the reach effect changes depending on the number of executions). (different types and distribution rates) may shift to the same reach effect.
Even if the same reach effect develops, if all of the 1st to 4th ranking effects are executed, additional effects are performed and then the reach effect develops, but if only some ranking effects are executed, It develops into reach performance without additional performance. Therefore, even if the same reach effect develops, the variation time of the special figure variation display game will also be different. As a result, even when performing the same reach effect, the players' impressions will be different, and they will be able to feel a high degree of reliability, which will improve the interest of the game.

Note that the additional effects may or may not be executed for each of the patterns shown in FIG. 36(a). For example, as shown in FIG. 36(c), even if the number of executions of the same rank effect is the same, the reliability may be higher when the additional effect is executed.
Further, it may be arranged such that the greater the number of executed ranking effects, the higher the possibility of executing additional effects.
Further, when the additional effect is executed, the reach effect may be higher than a predetermined reliability (for example, SP2 reach or higher).
In addition, if the number of executions is 4, which is the case where all of the first to fourth ranking effects have been executed, the additional effects will be executed, and if only some of the ranking effects are executed, the additional effects will be executed at a predetermined rate. It may also be executable.
Further, the additional effect may be executed when the number of executions is a predetermined number or more (for example, three or more).

Further, the ranking effect may be executed at any time during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game, for example, at the start of fluctuation, during the period until reaching N reach, during N reach, during SP1 reach, and during SP2 reach. Furthermore, in the case of a pseudo-continuation, a ranking effect may be executed in each re-variation effect.

According to the above-described specific performance, the ranking performance is not only performed sequentially from the lowest rank, but also from intermediate stages, making it possible to provide a highly interesting performance.
If the ranking effect is simply executed in order from the lowest level, the player will not have any sense of anticipation in the initial stage of the effect where the ranking is low and the reliability is not very high, and the player will just have to wait for the effect to progress to a higher stage. However, by providing a case where the game is executed from an intermediate stage as in the present embodiment, the player will have a sense of anticipation for the ranking effect each time, and the interest in the game can be improved.

Note that patterns other than the pattern shown in FIG. 36(a) can also be set. For example, it may include a pattern in which performances are executed in the order of third rank performance, fourth rank performance, first rank performance, and second rank performance. In the case of this pattern, the execution of the fourth rank performance is determined when the third rank performance is executed, and the execution of the second rank performance is then determined when the first rank performance is executed.

Further, although the specific effect is performed in one special figure variable display game, the specific effect may be performed in a plurality of special figure variable display games. For example, a special symbol variation display game to be previewed may be set based on the pre-reading result, and the specific effect may be started from a special symbol variation display game that precedes the special symbol variation display game.

In addition, the characters displayed on the first display section 91a, the second display section 91b, the third display section 91c, and the fourth display section 91d are displayed in a lighter manner, and the characters are displayed based on the execution of the corresponding ranking effect. It may be displayed clearly.
Further, the ranking effect is not limited to the effect of displaying characters. Any type of performance may be used as long as it performs multiple types of performances with determined rankings.

In addition, after all of the ranking performances that correspond to ranks lower than the executed ranking performances of the predetermined ranking are executed, or together with all of the ranking performances that are lower than the ranking performances of the predetermined ranking, the ranking performances corresponding to the ranking performances of the predetermined ranking are supported. However, it is also possible to execute a ranking effect corresponding to a higher rank than the rank effect of the predetermined rank before executing all the rank effects lower than the rank effect of the predetermined rank. .
As for the rank performance which is lower in rank than the rank of the executed rank performance and which has not yet been executed, it is sufficient to execute it by the end of the specific performance currently being executed.

Further, in the above example, only the first character string "Super-Nuki Zenkai" is displayed, but in addition to this character string, another four-character second character string may also be displayed.
Further, it may be suggested or notified that there is a higher possibility of a special result when the second character string is displayed than when the first character string is displayed.
Further, a specific performance may be performed in a special game state, and information regarding a special result may be suggested or announced. For example, it may be suggested or notified that the higher the number of executions of the ranking performance, the higher the possibility that the specific gaming state ST4 will be reached after the special gaming state ends.

In addition, a unique character string was created by arranging all the characters of the corresponding ranking effect according to the height of the ranking, but even if only some of the characters of the ranking effect were lined up, a unique character string was formed, and further characters They may be arranged to form other unique character strings.
For example, in the above example, the character string "full open" is also a unique character string, and furthermore, it can be said that "super full open" forms another unique character string.
Moreover, although all the ranking effects are effects in which characters are displayed, there may be a ranking effect in which characters are displayed and a ranking effect in which effects other than characters are displayed.

In addition, the first display section 91a, the second display section 91b, the third display section 91c, and the fourth display section 91d are arranged in the left-right direction, and the first display section 91a at the left end is the first display section with the highest rank. Correspondingly, the rankings of the ranking effects corresponding to the second display section 91b, the third display section 91c, and the fourth display section 91d are lowered in this order, but the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, it is assumed that the fourth display section 91d at the right end corresponds to the first rank effect with the highest rank, and the ranks of the corresponding rank effects are in the order of the third display section 91c, the second display section 91b, and the first display section 91a. It may be set lower.
Further, the direction in which they are lined up is not limited to the left-right direction, but may be the up-down direction or other directions. Further, instead of being lined up in a straight line, they may be lined up along a curve or a circle.
Alternatively, the display units may be arranged in a non-aligned manner, such as by arranging one display unit at each of the four corners of the display area.

In addition, although the first display section 91a, the second display section 91b, the third display section 91c, and the fourth display section 91d, which are areas displayed on the display means for all of the ranking effects, are set to be lined up according to the ranking, the ranking effects The areas displayed on the display means may be set to be arranged according to the order of a part of the area.
For example, the second display section 91b, third display section 91c, and fourth display section 91d corresponding to the second to fourth ranking performances are arranged in accordance with the ranking, but the first display section 91a corresponding to the first ranking performance may be displayed at a position unrelated to the arrangement of the second display section 91b, third display section 91c, and fourth display section 91d.

Further, the first display section 91a, the second display section 91b, the third display section 91c, and the fourth display section 91d are not limited to those arranged at fixed display positions in the display area, but the display positions and sizes can change. It may be something that you do.
For example, the display position may vary depending on the progress of a specific performance or other performance.
Furthermore, it may be possible to move while a specific performance is being executed, and in this case, it may be possible to move in a line while maintaining the state of lining up according to the ranking of the corresponding ranking performance, or to move in a line according to the ranking of the corresponding ranking performance. It may be arranged to move randomly regardless of the ranking.
The moving route when moving in a single line while maintaining the state of lining up according to the ranking of the corresponding ranking effect may be a predetermined route (for example, a circular route) or a random route. good.

Furthermore, the first display section 91a, the second display section 91b, the third display section 91c, and the fourth display section 91d are not limited to displaying characters. It may be something that displays something like this. Furthermore, instead of providing the first display section 91a, the second display section 91b, the third display section 91c, and the fourth display section 91d in the display device 41, these display sections are displayed by a display means separate from the display device 41. It may be configured. Further, it may be configured by a lamp or an LED.

From the above, a gaming machine that can execute a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generate a state advantageous to the player is provided with a performance control means (performance control device 300) that controls the performance of the game, and is capable of controlling the performance. The means is capable of executing a specific performance including a plurality of types of ranking performances each having a determined ranking, and each ranking performance is in a state in which a ranking performance of a lower rank than the ranking of the ranking performance has not yet been executed. However, if there is a ranking performance that is lower than the ranking of the executed ranking performance and has not yet been executed, it is possible to identify all of the ranking performances that have not yet been executed. This means that it is executed by the end of the performance.
Therefore, unlike the performance that is simply performed in order from the lowest rank, it is possible to improve the interest of the game because there is a change in the specific performance.

In addition, after executing all of the ranking presentations corresponding to a lower ranking than the executed ranking presentation of the predetermined ranking, or together with all of the ranking presentations lower than the ranking presentation of the predetermined ranking, This means that it is now possible to perform a ranking effect corresponding to a higher ranking.
Therefore, after the low ranking performance that was promised to be executed is executed, the higher ranking performance is performed, giving a sense of security to the player and not only giving the player a sense of security but also making it possible to determine up to which ranking the performance will be executed. It is possible to make it easier to understand whether the player is playing the game, and the interest in the game can be improved.

The display means (display device 41) is controlled by the performance control means and is capable of displaying the performance of the game. 91a, second display section 91b, third display section 91c, and fourth display section 91d) are arranged in order of rank.
Therefore, it is possible to easily understand which order of performance is being executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Furthermore, the effect control means can perform an effect of displaying characters on the display means as a ranking effect, and by arranging the characters of the corresponding ranking effect according to the ranking, a unique character string is formed.
Therefore, it is possible to easily understand up to which order the performance has been executed. In addition, if all the characters of the ranking effect are arranged to form a unique character string, it can be easily understood that the ranking effect of all the rankings has been executed, which can improve the interest of the game. .

Furthermore, if there is a ranking performance that has a lower rank than the executed ranking performance and has not been executed yet, the performance control means controls that the ranking performance that has not yet been executed is executed. This means that it is possible to suggest or inform.
Therefore, it becomes easier to understand that the execution is promised, and the interest in the game can be improved.

Further, the performance control means can execute additional performance when a predetermined number of ranking performances have been performed.
Therefore, the player comes to expect that the ranking effect will be executed a predetermined number or more, and the interest in the game can be improved.

Next, the result derivation process for ultimately deriving either the first result or the second result will be explained. The result derivation indication suggests or informs that it is more advantageous for the player if the first result is derived than if the second result is derived.
In the gaming machine of this embodiment, in the first special game state ST2, character X, which is an ally character, and characters A to D, which are enemy characters, race, and the result in which character X wins is set as the first result. It is notified that the specific gaming state ST4 will be entered after the end of the special gaming state ST2, and the result that character I have to.

In addition, in the result derivation performance, to show the race results, a selection effect will be executed in which character X, an ally character, and one of the enemy characters A to D compete for first and second place. It has become. Selection effects corresponding to each enemy character are prepared, and one of these effects is selected and executed.
A reliability level, which is a high probability that the first result will be derived, is set for each selection effect. That is, each of the selected performances is set with a first reliability that is a unique reliability. The first reliability is defined by the rate at which the first result is derived in each selection performance. The first reliability is the lowest for the selection performance corresponding to character A, and increases in the order of character B, character C, and character D. That is, in the selection performance corresponding to character A, character X has the highest possibility of losing, and character B, character C, and character D have a higher possibility of winning in this order.

FIG. 37 shows an example of the result derivation.
In this example, as shown in FIG. 37(a), the special symbol 1 variable display game is being executed in the normal gaming state ST1, and the first special result (jackpot) is derived as shown in FIG. 37(b). After this, a first special game state ST2 is started.
With the start of the first specific gaming state ST2, the result derivation appearance is started, and first, when some or all of the multiple types of selection effects are selected in the result derivation appearance, the first result can be derived. A suggestive effect suggesting the second reliability level, which is a high degree of sex, is executed.

In this suggestion effect, characters participating in the race are shown as a running table as shown in FIG. 37(c), and it is shown that a selection effect corresponding to the enemy character shown here can be selected.
Note that all of the selection effects are shown here assuming that all enemy characters will participate in the race, but some of the selection effects may be selected assuming that some of the enemy characters will participate in the race. It may be possible to indicate that it is possible.

The order of characters in the race list is based on the probability that the first result in which character This suggests a second reliability level, which is a high reliability level.
In the entry table, the high level of second reliability is shown as the result of a hypothetical vote to predict which character will win the race, and here, character C has the most votes, is the most popular, and will win the race. This suggests that the probability of winning the race is high, and the probability of winning the race decreases in the order of Character A, Character X, Character B, and Character D.
In other words, when the selection effect corresponding to character C is selected, it is suggested that the first result in which character X wins is the lowest, and the second reliability is the lowest. This suggests that the first result in which character X wins is more likely to be derived in the selection performance corresponding to character B and character D in this order, and the second reliability becomes higher in this order.

The second reliability is calculated by determining the rate at which the first result is derived in each selection performance for each of the race list patterns that can be selected in the suggestion performance as shown in Figure 41, and arranging them in order of popularity. It is set. When the selection rate of each pattern in the race list and the rate at which the first result is derived for each selection performance in each pattern of the race list are combined, the reliability of each selection performance is the first result unique to the selection performance. 1 reliability.

Furthermore, by displaying character X, which is an ally character, in the entry table, character X's popularity becomes the standard, making it easier to understand the second reliability. That is, it is suggested that the more popular an enemy character is than character X, the higher the possibility that character X will be defeated in the corresponding selection presentation, and the lower the possibility that the first result will be derived. Furthermore, it is suggested that the less popular an enemy character is than character X, the higher the possibility that character X will win in the corresponding selection presentation, and the higher the possibility that the first result will be derived.
Furthermore, if character X is ranked high in popularity, there is a high possibility that character X will win, which suggests that there is a high possibility that the first result will be derived.

Further, when a selection effect corresponding to a character whose popularity is lower than the popularity order of character X, which is the standard, is executed, a notification effect to notify that fact can be executed.
Examples of notification effects include effects that cause the effect button 25 to vibrate, effects that output a specific sound, effects that display a specific image, effects that cause LEDs to emit light in a specific manner, effects that operate the board effect device 44, etc. Can be mentioned.
Note that even when a selection effect corresponding to a character whose popularity is higher than the popularity order of character X, which is the standard, is executed, a notification effect may be executed to notify that fact.
Further, when indicating the selected selection performance, the height of the second reliability may be suggested or reported by indicating the popularity order in the race list.

In this way, by setting the first reliability specific to the character and the second reliability in the result derivation during execution, the first result in the race is determined by taking both reliability into consideration. A game feature of guessing the high probability of being derived is brought about.
In the result-derived appearance of this embodiment, the selection effect corresponding to the most popular character is most often executed, and the first result is determined by the first reliability of the most popular character. It is possible to infer the possibility of being derived.
In addition, if a character that is the second most popular or lower is selected, the second reliability increases, so it can be inferred that the first result is likely to be derived, and furthermore, depending on the first reliability of the selected character, We can estimate how likely that is.

After performing the suggestion effect, the race starts as shown in FIG. 37(d), and when the race progresses as shown in FIG. 37(e), the selection effect starts as shown in FIG. 37(f). . Here, the selection effect corresponding to character C has been selected, and a notification that the selection effect corresponding to character C has been selected and a first reliability specific to the selection effect corresponding to character C are notified. .
Here, since character C is more popular than character X, which is the standard in the participation table shown in FIG. When the selection effect corresponding to is selected, a notification effect to notify that effect is executed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 37(g), a performance is performed in which character X, which is an ally character, and character C, which is an enemy character, compete against each other, and a performance is performed to notify the result as shown in FIG. 37(h). Here, it is shown that character X has won by reaching the goal first, and as shown in FIG. 37(i), it is reported that the first result in which character X has won has been derived.
When the first result is derived and the first special game state ST2 is completed, the state becomes a specific game state ST4 as shown in FIG. 37(j).

In addition, when the second result is derived, it is shown that the enemy character is defeated by reaching the goal first in the stage of FIG. 37(h), and character X is defeated in the stage of FIG. 37(i). It is announced that the second result has been derived. Thereafter, the game shifts to the normal game state ST1 or the remaining pending use state ST5.

Although character X, which is an ally character, is displayed as a reference in the entry table of the suggestion effect, it is also possible to display only the enemy character without indicating the reference.
Further, although the reference character is character X, which is an ally character, other characters may be used as the reference, or a character with a specific ranking (for example, the third most popular) may be used as the reference.

An example of result derivation is also shown in FIGS. 38 and 39.
In this example, as shown in FIG. 38(a), a second special result (small win) is derived in the special symbol fluctuation display game executed in the specific gaming state ST4.
In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the ready-to-win state is not generated in the special figure fluctuation display game in the specific gaming state ST4. As a result, the game in the specific game state ST4 can be made to have a sense of speed, and by the first special game state ST2 occurring continuously in a short period of time, a rapid increase in the number of balls held is realized, and the game speed is improved. I'm trying to improve my interest.

In this example, the second starting memory exists during the execution of the special symbol fluctuation display game that results in the second special result, and at this point, the special symbol based on the second starting memory is based on the pre-read result for the second starting memory. The effect control device 300 grasps that the result of the figure fluctuation display game is a first special result or a second special result, and a specific special result that is a result of entering a specific gaming state ST4 after the end of the special gaming state. There is.

A second special game state ST3 is started with the derivation of the second special result, and as shown in FIG. 38(b), the game ball is hit right to flow into a specific area of the special variable winning device 38 (V winning). A notification display 93 is displayed to prompt the user.
Further, when a game ball flows into a specific area of the special variable winning device 38, a notification effect 94 is performed to notify the player of this fact.

When the first special game state ST2 is started based on the game ball flowing into the specific area of the special variable winning device 38 in the second special game state ST3, the result derivation is started. When selecting the contents of the result derivation, it is possible to select the contents in consideration of the existence of the second starting memory which is the specific special result.
The progress of the result derivation race is the same as that shown in FIG. 37, and a suggestion effect showing the entry list is performed as shown in FIG. 38(c), and the race is started as shown in FIG. 38(d). .
When the race progresses as shown in FIG. 38(e), a selection effect is started as shown in FIG. 38(f). Here, the selection performance corresponding to character A is selected, and a notification that the selection performance corresponding to character A has been selected and a first reliability specific to the selection performance corresponding to character A are notified. .

Furthermore, since the selection effect corresponding to character A has the lowest first reliability, "Warning!!" is displayed as the effect display 97 suggesting that the second result is likely to be derived. It will be done.
In the gaming machine of this embodiment, if the first special gaming state ST2 ends and the specific gaming state ST4 is entered, there is a high probability of a small win and the first special gaming state ST2 is returned to. The more this cycle is repeated, the more gaming value can be acquired.
If the first special gaming state ST2 does not move to the specific gaming state ST4 after the end of the first special gaming state ST2, if there is a second starting memory that is remaining pending, it moves to the remaining pending extinguishing state ST5, and the special figure 2 fluctuation based on the second starting memory If the small win or jackpot can be pulled back in the display game, the above cycle can be returned to, and if the small win or jackpot cannot be pulled back, the above cycle will be interrupted by shifting to the normal gaming state ST1. It should be noted that if there is no remaining reservation, the game will move to the normal gaming state ST1 without going through the remaining reservation extinguishing state ST5. Since only one second starting memory can be stored, it is a one-shot game in the remaining hold extinguishment state ST5, which is a disadvantageous situation for the player.
From this kind of gameplay, the player has a strong interest in whether or not to move to the specific gaming state ST4 after the end of the first special gaming state ST2, and the first result is derived in the result derivation. Players have strong expectations for this.
However, the selection performance corresponding to character A has the lowest first reliability, and there is a high possibility that the above cycle will be interrupted. Therefore, an effect display 97 indicating that there is a high possibility that the second result will be derived is performed to arouse the player's fear and improve the interest in the game.

In addition, if a specific derivation mode is reached in which the first result in which character X wins in the selection performance corresponding to character A is derived, the first result in which character It is assumed that this is confirmed. The effect display 97 that suggests that there is a high possibility that the second result will be derived also indicates that if the first result is derived, it will be a specific derivation mode.
If the existence of the second starting memory that provides a specific special result is known when selecting the content of the result derivation output, it is possible to set the result derivation output that will be the specific derivation mode.
That is, the specific derivation mode indicates a pre-read result regarding the starting memory, and in the special figure fluctuation display game that is executed after the end of the first special game state ST2 that is being executed, the first special result or the second special result At the same time, it is notified that a specific special result that becomes a specific gaming state ST4 will be derived after the end of the special gaming state.

By doing this, the selection performance corresponding to character A with the lowest first reliability will either end the above cycle and become a very disadvantageous situation for the player, or the above cycle will continue and This is a turning point in whether or not this will be a very advantageous situation in which the execution of the first special game state ST2 two more times is almost certain.
As a result, even if a selection performance with a low first reliability is selected, it is possible to attract the player's interest and create a sense of expectation, thereby improving the interest of the game.

In the selection performance, as shown in FIG. 38(g), a performance is performed in which character X, which is an ally character, and character A, which is an enemy character, compete against each other. Here too, the display of "Warning!!", which is the effect display 97 that suggests that the second result is likely to be derived, continues, and if the first result is obtained, it is indicated that the specific derivation mode is selected. .
In this example, as shown in FIG. 38(h), it is shown that character X wins by reaching the goal first, and the first result in which character The event will be announced.
Furthermore, it is announced that the player has acquired a "winning stock" which means that the first result will be derived in the next result-derived appearance.

When the first result is derived and the first special gaming state ST2 ends, the first special gaming state ST2 becomes a specific gaming state ST4 as shown in FIG. The special figure 2 variable display game is executed. Even during the execution of this special figure 2 variable display game, a stock display 95 indicating that "winning stock" has been acquired is displayed. That is, the stock display 95 notifies that the specific derivation mode has been reached.
Then, as shown in FIG. 39(a), a second special result (small win) is derived in the special figure 2 variable display game. The stock display 95 continues even in the display of this result mode.
That is, the stock display 95 can be displayed over a period in which the results are stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation display game based on the starting memory that is the target of pre-reading by the advance determination means.
In addition, here, since there is one second starting memory, the number of special figure fluctuation display games that display the stock display 95 is one game, but if a plurality of second starting memories can be stored, the advance determination means It is possible to continuously display a plurality of special figure variation display games over a period in which the results are stopped and displayed in the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory that is the target of pre-reading.

As shown in FIG. 39(b), the stock display 95 is continued even during execution of the second special game state ST3 accompanying the derivation of the second special result.
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 39(c), the stock is also displayed in the suggestion presentation in the result derivation appearance in the first special gaming state ST2, which is started based on the inflow of game balls into the specific area of the special variable winning device 38. 95 will be continued.
That is, the stock display 95 can be displayed over the special game state based on the special result derived in the special symbol variation display game based on the starting memory that is the target of pre-reading by the advance determination means.

During the execution of the races shown in FIGS. 39(d) to (h), an effect display 96 of "High chance of victory!?" is displayed, which suggests that the first result in which character X wins in the race is derived. The first result is that character X wins.
Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 39(i), it is announced that the first result in which character It becomes ST4.

Note that the stock display 95 may be continued while the races shown in FIGS. 39(d) to 39(h) are being executed or while the race results are being displayed as shown in FIG. 39(i). That is, the stock display 95 may be continued for the entire period of the first special gaming state ST2.
Furthermore, in the special figure fluctuation display game shown in FIG. Even in the first special gaming state ST2 and second special gaming state ST3, which are transitioned to when a hit or jackpot occurs, in the first special gaming state ST2 and second special gaming state ST3, which are transitioned to after acquiring "winning stock". It may be possible to display a message to that effect. These displays also notify that the specific derivation mode has been reached, and may be the same display as the stock display 95 or may be a different display from the stock display 95.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, small hits occur frequently when transitioning to the specific gaming state ST4, and control is performed so that game balls can easily flow into the specific area in the second special gaming state ST3. Therefore, it is almost certain that the first special gaming state ST2 will be reached after passing through the second special gaming state ST3.
Therefore, if the winning stock is acquired in the first special game state ST2 due to the existence of the second starting memory that is a specific special result, the two more first special game states ST2 are almost guaranteed.
In this way, the first special game state ST2 a total of three times and the specific game state ST4 between them constitute a very advantageous state for one set of players, and the specific performance continues over the period of this one set. You may also do this by doing so. This specific performance also serves as a notification that the specific derivation mode has been reached, and may be the same display as the stock display 95 or may be a different display from the stock display 95.
Furthermore, notification that the specific derivation mode has been reached may be continued even after one set of periods have elapsed. In this case, it indicates that there is a history of a specific derivation mode, and this notification may be continued until returning to the normal gaming state ST1, or may continue even after returning to the normal gaming state ST1. It's okay. The display in this case may be the same as the stock display 95 or may be a different display from the stock display 95.

Here, according to the look-ahead result of the second starting memory stored at the time of FIG. At the same time, if it is known that the specific special result is a specific gaming state ST4 after the end of the special gaming state, the selection performance corresponding to character A may be performed again to derive the first result. It is possible.
In the selection effect shown in FIG. 39, it is reported that the derivation of the first result is confirmed, and the fact that the selection effect corresponding to character A is selected here also means that the next result derivation effect will be the first one. It is guaranteed that the result of 1 will be derived, and the series will be confirmed, making for a very interesting performance.

In addition, in the first special game state ST2, which is executed based on the so-called first hit in which a special result is derived in the normal game state ST1, the selection effect corresponding to character A having the lowest first reliability is not selected. Also good.
In the case of the normal gaming state ST1, since the second starting memory does not exist, it is clear that the specific derivation mode based on the pre-read result for the second starting memory is not selected. Therefore, if a selection performance corresponding to character A is performed, it becomes clear that the first result will not be obtained, and there is a risk that the interest in the game will decrease. Therefore, in this case, the selection effect corresponding to character A may not be selected.
Of course, the selection performance corresponding to character A may also be selectable in the first special game state ST2 based on the first win. In this case, it may be a performance in which it is certain that the second result will be derived, or the first result may be derived but not treated as a specific derivation mode, so that the specific gaming state ST4 is prevented. However, it is not guaranteed that the first result will be derived even in the next result-derived appearance, and it may be possible to prevent the acquisition of "win stock".

In addition, in the case of a specific derivation mode, it is determined that the first result in which character By comparison, it may be suggested that there is a high possibility that character X will win the first result in the next result-derived appearance.
In addition, according to the specific derivation mode, in the special figure fluctuation display game that is executed after the end of the first special game state ST2 that is being executed, the first special result or the second special result and the specific game state after the end of the special game state Although it is assumed that the specific special result ST4 will be derived, it will be notified that the first special result or the second special result will be derived in the special figure fluctuation display game that is executed after the end of the first special game state ST2 that is currently being executed. It is also possible to suggest or notify only what will happen.

Moreover, although the specific derivation mode is such that the first result is derived with the selection effect corresponding to the character having the lowest first reliability, the present invention is not limited to this.
A specific derivation mode may be such that the first result is derived by a selection effect corresponding to a specific character regardless of the first reliability.
Further, a specific derivation mode may be such that the first result is derived with a specific effect regardless of the type of selection type.

In addition, if a second result is derived in which character Although it is assumed that the system notifies the player that the game will not move to the specific game state ST4, it may be possible to make a transition to the specific game state ST4 as an indication that the game will not move to the specific game state ST4.
In addition, if a second result is derived in which character Therefore, it may be suggested or notified that there is a second starting memory that is a non-specific special result as a pre-read result for the second starting memory.
That is, after the first special gaming state ST2 ends, the state shifts to a specific gaming state ST4, and a small hit or jackpot occurs, but after the first special gaming state ST2 based on the small winning or jackpot ends, the specific gaming state ST4 It may also be possible to suggest or notify that the transition will not be made.

FIG. 40 also shows an example of the result derivation.
In this example, as shown in FIG. 40(a), the second special result (small win) is derived in the specific gaming state ST4, and as shown in FIG. The game state ST3 is executed, and game balls are flowing into a specific area of the special variable winning device 38.
Then, as shown in FIG. 40(c), the first special game state ST2 is started based on the game ball flowing into the specific area of the special variable winning device 38, and the result derivation and output is executed.

The progress of the result derivation race is the same as that shown in FIG. 37, and a suggestion effect showing the entry list is performed as shown in FIG. 40(c), and the race is started as shown in FIG. 40(d). .
As the race progresses, a selection effect is started as shown in FIG. 40(e). Here, the selection effect corresponding to character B is selected.
After that, as shown in FIG. 40(f), when character X and character B are competing with each other, another enemy character, character D, intrudes as shown in FIG. As shown in 40(h), the selection effect is changed to one in which character X and character D compete with each other.
Then, as shown in FIG. 40(i), character X wins by reaching the goal first, and as shown in FIG. 40(j), the first result in which character X wins is derived. will be notified.

In this way, it is possible to change to another selection effect while the selection effect is being executed. In this embodiment, the second reliability of the selection performance after the change is higher than the second reliability of the selection performance before the change. Furthermore, the first reliability of the selection performance after the change is made higher than the first reliability of the selection performance before the change.
In the example shown in FIG. 40, in the suggestion effect shown in FIG. 40(c), it is shown that character D is lower in popularity than character B and has a higher second reliability. Furthermore, character D has a higher first reliability than character B.
Thereby, it is possible to give the player the impression that the possibility that the first result will be derived by changing the selection effect is increasing. Furthermore, even when a selection effect corresponding to a character with a low first reliability level is being executed, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the selection effect will be changed to a selection effect corresponding to a character with a high first reliability level, and the game can improve the interest of

Note that when there is a change in the selection effect, the first result may always be derived, or the second result may be derived in some cases.
Further, the second reliability of the selection performance after the change may be lower than the second reliability of the selection performance before the change.
Further, the first reliability of the selection performance after the change may be lower than the first reliability of the selection performance before the change.

FIG. 41 shows race list patterns that can be selected in the suggestion performance.
Patterns 1 to 6 are patterns in which character X, which is a standard ally character, is the third most popular. The third confidence level, which is the probability that the first result suggested by selecting these patterns, is 10% for patterns 1 and 2, 15% for patterns 3 and 4, and 15% for patterns 5 and 6. 20%. Since the selection performance corresponding to the most popular character is executed most frequently, the third reliability is dependent on the first reliability of the selection performance corresponding to the most popular character.
Patterns 7 to 12 are patterns in which character X, the standard ally character, is the second most popular, which suggests that the first result is more likely to be derived than patterns 1 to 6. . The third reliability suggested by the selection of patterns 7 to 12 is 30% for patterns 7 and 8, 35% for patterns 9 and 10, and 40% for patterns 11 and 12. Since the selection performance corresponding to the most popular character is executed most frequently, the third reliability is dependent on the first reliability of the selection performance corresponding to the most popular character.

Pattern 13 is a pattern in which character X, which is a standard ally character, is the second most popular character, and character D, which has the highest first reliability specific to the selection performance, is the most popular character. Furthermore, pattern 14 is a pattern in which character X, which is an ally character, is the most popular. The third reliability level suggested by the selection of this pattern is 100%. That is, when this pattern is selected, the first result is that character X always wins.
In pattern 15, character X, which is a standard ally character, is the fifth most popular. This pattern is a pattern that looks strange at first glance compared to other patterns, and is a pattern that players can easily recognize, and the third reliability level suggested by the selection of this pattern is 100%. It has become. Furthermore, when this pattern 15 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 38, a specific derivation mode is set in which character X wins in the selection performance corresponding to character A, and even in the next result derivation performance. It is now certain that character X will win.
In this way, it is possible to change the reference position shown in the suggestion performance, and it is possible to suggest or notify the possibility that the first result will be derived in the result derivation performance based on the reference position. There is.

In addition, by providing a first reliability level, a second reliability level, and a third reliability level as reliability levels that indicate the high possibility that the first result will be derived, it is possible that the first result will be derived. It becomes possible to estimate the level of sexual ability from various viewpoints, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
The first reliability is a reliability specific to each selection performance defined by the rate at which the first result is derived in each selection performance.
As shown in FIG. 37(f), when a selection effect is executed, the first reliability level is indicated by a display showing the relative height for each selection effect, but it is possible to display a specific numerical value. It's okay. Further, it may be made known in advance as information about the gaming machine.

The second reliability is the high probability that the first result will be derived for each selection performance when each selection effect is executed in the result-derived appearance for which the participation table is shown by showing the participation table. It is. Although the entry list shows the order of second reliability based on popularity, specific numerical values may be displayed on the entry list.
Further, as shown in FIG. 37(f), when the selection effect is executed, the second reliability may be shown together with the first reliability or in place of the first reliability.
When the second reliability is shown together with the first reliability, for example, when pattern 6 is selected as the entry list, the display when the selection effect corresponding to character C is selected and the selection corresponding to character A Comparing the display when the effect is selected, the display shows that character C is higher than character A in terms of the display of the first reliability level, but the display shows that character A is higher in the display of the second reliability level. The display shows that character C is higher than character C.

The third reliability is the high possibility that the first result will be derived in the result-deriving appearance for which the race list is shown by showing the race list. Although it is possible for the player to understand based on the pattern of the entry table, specific numerical values may also be displayed.
In other words, the entry table is a reliability display that suggests or informs the reliability, which is the probability that the first result will be derived.

The result derivation shown above is performed during the execution of the first special gaming state ST2, and it is notified that the derivation of the first result will lead to a specific gaming state ST4, and the derivation of the second result will notify that the specific gaming state ST4 will be entered. Although the notification is made that the state will not be in ST4, the present invention is not limited to this.
The derivation of the first result may indicate that the specific gaming state ST4 will be reached, and may also include a case where the specific gaming state ST4 is not achieved even if the first result is derived.
Further, it may be made to suggest that the specific gaming state ST4 will not be achieved by deriving the second result, and may include a case in which the specific gaming state ST4 is reached even if the second result is derived.

In addition, special results with different numbers of executable rounds are provided in the first special gaming state ST2, and the number of executable rounds is not clearly notified when deriving the special results, and the number of executable rounds is not clearly notified in the first special gaming state ST2 or the second special gaming state. The number of executable rounds may be suggested or announced based on the results of the result derivation in ST3. In this case, when the first result is derived, it is suggested or announced that there are more executable rounds or more obtainable game balls than when the second result is derived.

Also, based on the type of special result, a probability state in which the result of the special symbol fluctuation display game after the end of the first special game state ST2 will be the first special result is set as a normal probability state and a high probability state higher than the normal probability state. Probability setting means is provided to set the probability state to either state, and the probability state to be set is not clearly notified when deriving the special result, and the probability state is set to either state. A probability state set based on the result may be suggested or announced. In this case, if the first result is derived, it is suggested or announced that a high probability state will be reached.

Further, the result derivation may be performed during the execution of the special figure variation display game, and the content regarding the special figure variation display game may be suggested or notified based on the result.
For example, the result of the special figure variation display game being executed may be suggested or announced based on the result of the result derivation. In this case, if the first result is derived, it will be suggested that there is a higher possibility of a special result or a support hit than if the second result is derived, or it will be announced that a special result or a support win will be achieved. do.
Further, by deriving the first result, it may be suggested or announced that the result of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is a specific special result, and by deriving the second result, it may be executed. It may be suggested or announced that the result of the special figure fluctuation display game in the middle is a non-specific special result.
Furthermore, reaching the ceiling may be suggested or notified based on the results of the result derivation. In this case, it is suggested or announced that the ceiling will be reached when the first result is derived.

Further, the occurrence of a ready-to-win state or the development of a ready-to-win state in the special symbol variation display game that is being executed may be suggested or notified based on the result of the result derivation. In this case, it is suggested or notified that when the first result is derived, there is a higher possibility that the reach state will be reached or the reach state will develop than when the second result is derived.
Furthermore, it is also possible to use the look-ahead results, for example, if the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is in the reach state, and there is a special figure fluctuation display game in the start memory that is in the reach state. can suggest or notify the occurrence of both reach states by using a specific derivation mode.
In addition, based on the look-ahead result, the result derivation is started from a special figure change display game that is earlier than the special figure change display game based on the starting memory that is the subject of advance notice, and the result derivation appearance is executed over multiple special figure change display games. In this way, the pre-reading result may be suggested or notified.

Also, based on the type of special result, a probability state in which the result of the special symbol fluctuation display game after the end of the first special game state ST2 will be the first special result is set as a normal probability state and a high probability state higher than the normal probability state. A probability setting means is provided for setting the probability to either state, and a falling lottery means is provided for performing a falling lottery for shifting to the normal probability state for each special symbol fluctuation display game when the probability state is high, and the result derivation/display is performed. The winning of the falling lottery may be suggested or announced based on the result. In this case, when the second result is derived, it is suggested or announced that the player has won the falling lottery.
Further, depending on the result of the result derivation, it may be suggested or notified that the presentation mode such as the background will shift to a different presentation mode.
Further, the probability setting value may be suggested or notified based on the result of the result derivation.

From the above, a gaming machine that can execute a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generate a state advantageous to the player is provided with a performance control means (performance control device 300) that controls the performance of the game, and is capable of controlling the performance. The means is capable of performing a result derivation or derivation that ultimately derives either the first result or the second result, and the first result is derived more than the second result is derived. It is intended to suggest or notify that it is advantageous for the player, and it is possible to perform a selection performance selected from a plurality of types in the result derivation performance, and for each selection performance, a first result is derived. A reliability level (first reliability level) is set, which is the high probability that the selection effect is likely to occur, and the selection effect with the lowest reliability among the multiple types of selection effects is executed to derive the first result. In the case of a specific derivation mode, it is suggested or notified that the first result is likely to be derived in the result derivation performed later than when the specific derivation mode is adopted. That is what I did.

Therefore, it is possible to suggest or notify not only the result of the executed result-derived game but also the result-derived game that will be executed later, thereby improving the interest of the game.
In addition, it is possible to increase expectations for the selection effects that have low reliability, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, when the specific derivation mode is selected in the result derivation performance, the effect control means continues to notify that the specific derivation mode has been reached even after the result derivation performance ends.

Therefore, the player can easily understand that a specific derivation mode has been reached, which is a rare case in which the first result is derived by the selection performance with the lowest first reliability, thereby improving the interest of the game. can do.

In addition, there is a starting memory means (gaming control device 100) capable of storing a starting memory, which is the right to execute the game based on the winning of a game ball in the starting winning area, along with a random value up to a predetermined upper limit number, and It can be converted into a closed state and an open state in which game balls can win, and the state of the normal variable winning device 37 forming the starting winning area and the normal variable winning device 37 can be changed to the first state (no general power support). normal variable winning device control means (gaming control device 100) that controls in one of the following states (state), and a second state (state with general electricity support) in which winning is easier than the first state. In preparation, the special results include non-specific special results (10R jackpot B, small hit B) that become the first state after the special gaming state ends, and specific special results that become the second state after the special gaming state ends (10R jackpot B). A, small win A), and if the result of the game being executed is such that a specific special result can be generated, the first result is derived in the result derivation appearance.

Therefore, since the first result suggests or informs that the player will be in an advantageous situation, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

Further, the effect control means includes a preliminary determination means (gaming control device 100) that determines the random number value before the game corresponding to the starting memory stored in the starting memory is executed, and the effect control means performs a preliminary determination. If it is known that there is a starting memory that can execute a game that derives a special result by determination by means, it is possible to use a specific derivation mode.

Therefore, since it is indicated that a special result will be derived later according to the specific derivation mode, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

A special game that is advantageous to the player when a game is executed based on the winning of a game ball in the starting winning area (first starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37) and the result of the game is a special result. In a gaming machine capable of generating a state, a normal variable winning device 37 which can be converted into a closed state in which game balls cannot win a prize and an open state in which a game ball can win a prize, and which forms a starting winning area and a normal variable winning device 37, is used. The state of the device 37 is controlled to be either a first state (state where there is no power support) or a second state (state where there is power support) in which it is easier to win a prize than the first state. It is equipped with a normal variable prize winning device control means (game control device 100) and a performance control means (performance control device 300) that controls the performance of the game, and for special results, it is set to the first state after the special game state ends. There are non-specific special results (10R jackpot B, small win B) and specific special results (10R jackpot A, small win A) that become the second state after the end of the special gaming state. It is possible to perform a result derivation output that derives either the first result or the second result in a special game state, and it is more likely that the first result is derived than the second result. It is possible to perform a selection performance selected from a plurality of types in the result derivation performance, and a first result is derived for each selection performance. A mode in which a reliability level (first reliability level) that is a level of possibility is set, and a selection effect with the lowest reliability suggested among multiple types of selection effects is executed to derive a second result. In this case, it is suggested or notified that the special game state being executed is based on the derivation of a non-specific special result.

Therefore, the performance in the special game state can be made highly interesting, and the interest in the game can be improved.

Further, the gaming machine is capable of executing a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generating a state advantageous to the player, and includes a performance control means (performance control device 300) that controls the performance of the game, and the performance control means: It is possible to perform a result derivation that ultimately derives either the first result or the second result, and it is better for the player if the first result is derived than if the second result is derived. It suggests or informs that it is advantageous, and it is possible to perform a selection performance selected from multiple types in the result derivation performance, and for some or all of the multiple types of selection performance, the result derivation that is being executed. This means that it is possible to execute a suggestive performance that suggests a high possibility (second reliability) that the first result in the performance will be derived.

Therefore, in addition to the first reliability specific to each selected performance, it is possible to grasp the second reliability, which is the reliability of each selected performance in the currently executed result derivation. It is possible to understand which selection performance will create a feeling of expectation when selected in the performance, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, the effect control means is capable of executing a suggestive effect that suggests, along with a criterion, the high possibility that the first result will be derived in the result-inducing effect being executed, for some or all of the plurality of types of selected effects. Yes, and when the selected selection effect is shown, if the probability of deriving the first result shown in the suggestion effect for the selection effect is higher than the standard, notify that fact. This means that the notification effect can be executed.

Therefore, the player can understand that the first result is highly likely, and can improve the interest of the game.

Furthermore, the performance control means is capable of changing the position of the reference for the plurality of selection performances that are the targets of suggestion in the suggestion performance.

Therefore, it is possible to change the range targeted by the notification effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the effect control means suggests a high possibility that the first result in the result-deriving appearance is derived based on the position of the reference for the plurality of selection effects that are the targets of suggestion in the suggestion effect in the result-deriving appearance. This means that it is possible.

Therefore, in addition to the high reliability of each selection performance, it is possible to suggest the high reliability of the result-derived performance itself, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, the performance control means can change to another selected performance while the selected selection performance is being executed.

Therefore, even after the first selection is made, it is possible to create a sense of expectation that the selection presentation will be changed to one that is more likely to result in the first result, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the high possibility that the first result shown in the suggestion performance for the selection performance after the change will be derived is the high possibility that the first result shown in the suggestion performance before the change will be derived. It will be higher than that.

Therefore, when a change is made, the sense of expectation increases, and the interest in the game can be improved.

Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the embodiment described above, and may be used, for example, with other pachinko gaming machines, arranged ball gaming machines, mahjong ball gaming machines, etc. It is applicable to all gaming machines that use game balls.
It is also possible to apply the present invention to slot machines. This slot machine is not limited to slot machines that use medals, but includes all slot machines such as slot machines that use game balls, for example. Furthermore, the configurations of the above-described modifications can be applied in combination as appropriate.

Further, the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative in all respects and should be considered not to be restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes within the meaning and range equivalent to the claims are included.

300 Performance control device (performance control means)

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In a gaming machine that can execute a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generate a situation advantageous to the player,
Equipped with performance control means for controlling the performance of the game,
The performance control means is
It is possible to execute specific performances including multiple types of ranking performances, each with a determined ranking,
Each of the ranking effects can be executed even in a state where the ranking effect with a lower rank than the ranking effect of the ranking effect has not yet been executed,
If there is a ranking performance that has a lower rank than the executed ranking performance and has not yet been executed, all of the ranking performances that have not been executed yet are being executed. to run by the end of
A gaming machine characterized in that an additional performance can be executed when a predetermined number of the ranking performances are performed.

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