JP5277384B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a gaming machine executing the prize winning support of a normal electric support in various manners. <P>SOLUTION: The gaming machine includes: a start-prize-winning support device for supporting the entrance of a game ball into a start pocket using a movable member converted into an opening state; and a variable display device for executing a variable display game variably displaying a plurality of identification information, wherein when the variable display game has a special result, a game value is awarded to a player. The gaming machine includes: a game status-generating/controlling unit for generating a plurality of game statuses; a prize-winning supporting/controlling unit for converting/controlling the movable member and supporting the entrance of the game ball into the start pocket; and a deriving/displaying time-setting unit for setting a deriving/displaying time to display a result of the variable display game. The game status includes a normal game status, and a specific game status executing more advantageous prize winning support/control than in the normal game status, and the prize-winning-supporting/controlling unit determines a prize-winning supporting/controlling manner for the specific game status based on a derived special result pattern, and makes a termination timing of a prize-winning support/control correspond to the set deriving/displaying time. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a variable display game by winning a game ball at a start opening, and more particularly, to a gaming machine having a function of assisting the winning of a game ball at a start opening.

  In the conventional pachinko machine, when a game ball passes through a normal symbol display device operation gate (ordinary gate) provided on the game board, information displayed on the normal symbol display device including a 7-segment LED (e.g., LED) ( The design, symbols, LED blinking operation, etc.) fluctuate. When any information stops after a few seconds and the stopped information becomes specific information (winning information), the special symbol starting port of the ordinary electric accessory having the special symbol starting port has a short time (for example, about 0. It is easy to enter the game ball into the special symbol starting port by opening for 3 seconds.

  When a game ball wins in this special symbol start opening, identification information (numbers, symbols, and other symbols) is displayed in a variable pattern display device (special variable display device) so that it flows from top to bottom in three rows, for example. A variable display game is executed. When the symbol stops after a certain period of time and reaches a predetermined special result (big win display), the big winning opening provided in the game board becomes a so-called big hit state (special game) for a certain period of time or a certain number of times. It is released until the game ball is won, and the player can obtain a large number of prize balls at a time.

  In addition, if the timing at which the game ball wins the special symbol starting point is changed in the special symbol display device, or if a big hit state occurs, the variable display game is immediately started based on the winning. If the game ball cannot be executed, the predetermined number (for example, 4) can be stored as an on-hold storage (start-up storage) that a game ball has won a special symbol start-up opening.

  Further, in such a pachinko machine, after the end of the big hit state, until the big hit state is reached again, a normal electric accessory having a special symbol starting port for a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times) or for a predetermined time only. There is also a game that makes it easy to win a game ball by extending the opening time (Fuden Electric Power Support). In this easy-to-win mode, the execution time of the variable display game played on the special symbol display device is shortened than usual. The reserved storage is efficiently digested (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-8-332265

  However, in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, the easy winning mode (ordinary power support) by the ordinary electric utility simply facilitates the winning of the game ball to the special symbol starting port. The content became monotonous and it was difficult to increase the interest of the players.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to increase the interest of a player by enabling a novel game to be executed in a gaming machine that generates an easy-to-win mode (general power support) using an ordinary electric accessory.

  According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a start prize assisting device that includes a movable member that is converted to an open state, and that assists the winning of a game ball to the start prize opening by the movable member, and the game ball to the start prize opening And a variable display device capable of executing a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on a prize, and when the stop result of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special result, In a gaming machine capable of giving value, execution control of the variable display game is performed, and a variable display game control means capable of deriving any one of a plurality of special result modes as the special result, and a plurality of game states can be generated A game state generation control means, and a winning assist control means for controlling the conversion of the movable member disposed in the starting winning assist device and assisting the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening, and the variation display game The control means has derived display time setting means for setting a derived display time for displaying the stop result of the variable display game, and the winning assist control by the winning assist control means is first set in the plurality of gaming states. A normal gaming state that is executed based on the value, and a specific gaming state in which a winning assist control by the winning assist control unit is more advantageous for the player than the normal gaming state, and the winning assist control unit Determines the execution mode of the winning assist control in the specific gaming state based on the special result mode derived by the variable display game control means, and sets the end timing of the winning assist control by the derived display time setting means Corresponding to the derived display time.

  In a second aspect based on the first aspect, the derived display time setting means sets a normal derived display time setting means for setting a normal derived display time, and a special derived display time longer than the normal derived display time. Special derivation display time setting means, wherein the winning assist control means is configured to stop display of the specific variable display game when the stop result does not become the special result for a predetermined specific variable display game. Then, the special derivation display time is set as the derivation display time until the next variable display game is started.

  In a third aspect based on the second aspect, the winning assist control means executes the winning assist control in the specific gaming state based on a second set value, and the winning assist control is executed more than in the normal gaming state. A second prize-winning auxiliary game control means for controlling a second prize-winning auxiliary gaming state that is advantageous to the player, and a prize-winning auxiliary control in the specific gaming state is executed based on a third set value, and the second prize-winning auxiliary gaming state And a third prize-winning auxiliary game control means for controlling a third prize-winning auxiliary gaming state that is more advantageous for the player in terms of the execution mode of the prize-winning auxiliary control.

  In a fourth aspect based on the third aspect, the second prize-winning auxiliary game control means executes a period during which the second prize-winning auxiliary gaming state is executed based on the special result mode derived by the variable display game control means. decide.

  In a fifth aspect based on the fourth aspect, after the second winning assist game state is completed, the winning assist control means executes the third winning assist game state by the third winning assist game control means. .

  In a sixth aspect based on the fifth aspect, the third prize-winning auxiliary game control means is executed after the second prize-winning auxiliary gaming state based on the special result mode derived by the variable display game control means. The duration of the third winning assist game state is determined.

  In a seventh aspect based on the sixth aspect, the special derivation display time setting means sets the special derivation display time as the derivation display time of the variable display game that is the end timing of the second winning assistance game state.

  In an eighth aspect based on the seventh aspect, the special derivation display time setting means sets the special derivation display time in the specific gaming state based on a special result mode derived by the variable display game control means. Determine the number of times

  According to a ninth invention, in any one of the first to eighth inventions, a game mode setting that sets any one of a plurality of game modes that do not depend on the game state and that has different contents of effects. And the winning assist control means are controlled by the specific game control means based on the game mode set by the game mode setting means and the special result mode derived by the variable display game control means. Determining the execution mode of the winning assist control in the gaming state, wherein the game mode setting means sets the state determination information based on the special result mode derived by the variable display game control means; and Game mode execution control means for performing execution control of a game mode corresponding to the state determination information, and the state determination information setting means The special result state determination information set on the basis of the embodiments, then the gaming machine according to any of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that hold up a special result embodiment is derived.

  In a tenth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to eighth aspects, a game mode setting that sets any one of a plurality of game modes that differ from each other in the content of the effect without depending on the game state. And the winning assist control means are controlled by the specific game control means based on the game mode set by the game mode setting means and the special result mode derived by the variable display game control means. Determining the execution mode of the winning assist control in the gaming state, wherein the game mode setting means sets the state determination information based on the special result mode derived by the variable display game control means; and Game mode execution control means for performing execution control of a game mode corresponding to the state determination information, and the state determination information setting unit Is a state determination information set on the basis of the particular result aspect, having a condition determination information change control means for changing, based on the operation by the player.

  According to the present invention, the execution mode of the winning assistance control (special power support) in the specific game (state) is determined based on the special result mode when the variable display game has a special result. It will be possible to carry out ordinary electric power support and improve the interest of the player.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine of the 1st embodiment of the present invention is equipped. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the game control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the presentation control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the transition of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the pattern of the general electric power support state of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the general electric power support state (in the case of a special figure low probability) in the specific game of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the general electric power support state (in the case of a special figure high probability) in the specific game of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the mode of the game of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the default value of the special figure probability state of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, a general power support state, and state determination information. It is a figure which shows the general electric power support state in case the big hit is generated by the special figure normal probability generation symbol (normal symbol) in a state where “1” is set in the state determination information in the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention. . It is a figure which shows the general electric power support state in case the big hit is generated by the special figure normal probability generation symbol (normal symbol) in the state where “2” is set in the state determination information in the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention. . It is a figure which shows the general electric power support state in case the big hit is generated by the special figure normal probability generation symbol (normal symbol) in a state where “3” is set in the state determination information in the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention. . It is a figure which shows the general electric power support state in case the big hit is generated by the special figure normal probability generation | occurrence | production symbol (probability change symbol) in the state in which "1" is set to the state discrimination information in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. . It is a figure which shows the general electric power support state in case the big hit is generated by the special figure normal probability generation | occurrence | production symbol (probability change symbol) in the state in which "2" is set to the state discrimination information in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. . It is a figure which shows the general electric power support state in case the big hit is generated by the special figure normal probability generation | occurrence | production symbol (probability change symbol) in the state in which "3" is set to the state discrimination information in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. . It is a time chart for demonstrating the process in which the state determination information of the 1st Embodiment of this invention changes. It is a figure explaining the transition of the general electric power support state in the specific game A of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the transition of the general electric power support state in the specific game B of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the transition of the general electric power support state in the specific game C of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the special figure stop time table which prescribes | regulates the time when an identification symbol stops in the special figure fluctuation display game of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop display time of the special figure change display game in a specific game, when it becomes a big hit with the normal symbol of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop display time of the special figure fluctuation display game in a specific game when the probability variation symbol of the first embodiment of the present invention is a big hit. It is a figure explaining the stop display time after the special figure change display game of the 1st Embodiment of this invention is complete | finished. It is a figure explaining the stop display time of the special figure change display game in the specific game of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the stop display time of the special figure variable display game in the specific game state of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, and a general power support state. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the first half part of the main process by the game control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the second half part of the main process by the game control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the timer interruption process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure game process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure change process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure stop time pointer setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the first half of the special figure display process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the second half part of the special figure display middle process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process transition setting process 1 of the fanfare / interval of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure normal process transfer setting process 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the general power support state switching process 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the first half of the procedure of the general power support state switching process 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the second half of the procedure of the general power support state switching process 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the general power support state switching process 3 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the general power support state switching process 10 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the general power support state switching process 20 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the general power support state switching process 30 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot end process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure normal process transfer setting process 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the switching timing of the state determination information of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the customer waiting demonstration screen of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the switching timing of the state determination information of the modification of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen which alert | reports state determination information in the specific game state of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the switching timing of the general power support state in the specific game state of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 1 includes an opening / closing frame that is attached to a main body frame (outer frame) 2 fixed to the island facility via a hinge 4 so that one side portion can be freely opened and closed. The open / close frame includes a front frame (game frame) 3 and a glass frame (front frame) 18.

  In the front frame 3, a game board 10 (see FIG. 2) having a game area 10a is accommodated in a storage frame (not shown) attached to the back surface. Further, a glass frame 18 having a cover glass (transparent member) 18 a that covers the front surface of the game board 10 is attached to the front frame 3. The front frame 3 and the glass frame 18 can be opened individually. For example, only the glass frame 18 can be opened to access the game area 10a (see FIG. 2) of the game board 10. Further, by opening the front frame 3 in a state where the glass frame 18 is not opened, it is possible to access a game control device 500 or the like disposed on the back side of the game board 10.

  A decorative member 9 that emits decorative light is provided around the cover glass 18 a of the glass frame 18. Inside the decoration member 9, a frame decoration device 18d (see FIG. 4) configured by a lamp, an LED, or the like is provided. By causing the frame decoration device 18d to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode, the decoration member 9 emits light in a predetermined light emission mode.

  An illumination unit 11 is provided in the upper center portion of the glass frame 18. Inside the illumination unit 11, light emitting members such as LEDs and lamps are provided.

  A first movable illumination 13 is provided on the left side of the illumination unit 11 and a second movable illumination 14 is provided on the right side. The 1st movable illumination 13 and the 2nd movable illumination 14 are arrange | positioned above the upper speaker 30a. The first movable illumination 13 and the second movable illumination 14 are each provided with an illumination drive motor (frame effect device 18f) in addition to an illumination member such as an LED, and operate according to the effect contents (for example, Controlled to rotate).

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a speaker 30 that emits sound (such as sound effects, warning sounds, and notification sounds). The speaker 30 includes an upper speaker 30a and a lower speaker 30b. The upper speaker 30a is disposed above the glass frame 18, and the lower speaker 30b is disposed below the upper plate 21, which will be described later.

  On the right side of the first movable illumination 13, a gaming state LED 29 for notifying that an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine 1 is provided. When an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine 1, a notification sound for notifying the abnormality is further output from the speaker 30.

  Abnormalities occurring in the gaming machine 1 include failure of the gaming machine 1 and implementation of fraud. The cheating is, for example, an act of illegally manipulating the trajectory of a game ball launched by a magnet or an act of vibrating the gaming machine 1. These fraudulent acts are detected by detecting magnetism with the magnetic sensor switch (SW) 39a (see FIG. 3) or detecting vibration with the vibration sensor switch (SW) 39b (see FIG. 3). Also, the act of opening the open / close frame illegally is also included in the illegal act. At this time, it is detected by the frame open sensor switch (front frame open detection switch 3b, glass frame open detection switch 18b, see FIG. 3) that the front frame 3 and the open / close frame of the glass frame 18 are opened during business hours. . When an illegal act as described above is detected, an abnormality is notified by the gaming state LED 29, the speaker 30, or the like.

  Below the cover glass 18a of the glass frame 18, an upper plate unit including an upper plate 21 and the like is provided. The upper plate 21 supplies a game ball (game medium) to a hitting ball launching device (not shown). The upper plate unit includes an upper plate cover unit 20 having a production button 31.

  Further, a fixed panel 22 that is positioned below the glass frame 18 and is fixed to the front frame 3 is provided with a lower plate 23, an operation unit 24 of a ball striking device, and the like. When the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 to the game area 10a (see FIG. 2) of the game board 10.

  The lower tray 23 is provided with a lower tray ball removing mechanism 16 for discharging the game balls stored in the lower tray 23. A key 25 for locking the glass frame 18 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 3.

  In addition, an effect button 31 (operation means) for receiving an operation input from the player is provided on the front side of the upper plate 21 in the upper plate unit. By operating the effect button 31, the player can perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game on the display device 48 (see FIG. 2). For example, the production content can be selected. Note that the fluctuation display game includes a special figure fluctuation display game and a common figure fluctuation display game. In the present specification, when the fluctuation display game is simply referred to, the special figure fluctuation display game is indicated.

  Further, the effect pattern may be changed not only during the execution of the variable display game but also by the player operating the effect button 31 in the normal game state. Note that the normal gaming state (normal state) is a gaming state in which no special gaming state has occurred. The special game state is, for example, a state (short time state, probability variation state) or a big hit state (special game state) in which a lottery probability of the variable display game is high.

  In addition, after the variable display game is started, an operation promotion effect for promoting the operation of the effect button 31 is executed. By operating the effect button 31 while the operation promotion effect is being executed, the start memory is stored. It is possible to execute a notice effect or the like for notifying the result of the corresponding variable display game in advance.

  In the upper right portion of the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 26 that is operated when a player borrows a game ball and a discharge button 27 that is operated to discharge a prepaid card from a card unit (not shown) are provided. . Further, a balance display unit 28 for displaying a balance of a prepaid card or the like is provided between the ball lending button 26 and the discharge button 27.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming board 10 provided in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The game board 10 includes a flat game board body 10b (made of wood or synthetic resin) serving as a mounting base for various members, and has a game area 10a surrounded by a guide rail 32 on the front surface of the game board body 10b. ing. A front component (side case) 33 is attached to the front surface of the game board main body 10 b and outside the guide rail 32. Further, the front right component 33 on the lower right side of the game area 10a is covered with a black transparent certificate plate 36 at the center of the front. A game ball is fired from a ball striking device in the game area 10a surrounded by the guide rail 32 to play a game. In the game area 10a, a windmill 45 as a hitting direction changing member, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like are arranged, and the shot game balls are changed in rolling direction by these hitting direction changing members. The game area 10a flows down.

  A center case 46 that forms a window serving as a display area for the variable display game is attached to the approximate center of the game area 10a. Behind the window formed in the center case 46 is disposed a display device 48 as an effect display device capable of executing an effect of a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner (variable display). The display device 48 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, and is arranged so that display contents can be visually recognized from the front side of the game board 10 through the window portion of the center case 46. Note that the display device 48 is not limited to a device including a liquid crystal display, and may include a display such as an EL or a CRT.

  A plurality of variable display areas are provided in an area (display area) in which an image of the display screen can be displayed. Identification information (special symbol, identification symbol) and a character that produces a variable display game are displayed in each variable display region. Is displayed. In addition, an image (for example, jackpot display, fanfare display, ending display, etc.) based on the progress of the game is displayed on the display screen.

  A normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided on the left side of the center case 46 in the game area 10a. A gate switch (SW) 34 a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal start gate 34 is provided inside the normal start gate 34. Then, when the game ball that has been driven into the game area 10a passes through the usual figure start gate 34, the usual figure change display game is executed.

  Further, three general winning holes 44 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 46, and one general winning hole 44 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 46. In addition, winning of a game ball in the general winning opening 44 is detected by winning opening switches (SW) 44a to 44m (see FIG. 3) provided in the general winning opening 44.

  In addition, a start winning opening is provided below the center case 46 to give a start condition for the special figure variation display game. In the first embodiment of the present invention, a first start prize opening (first start prize area) 37 and a second start prize opening (second start prize area, start prize) immediately below the first start prize opening 37. Device) 38 is provided. The second start winning opening 38 is provided with a pair of opening / closing members (movable members) 38a that open in the shape of an inverted “C” at the top and convert the game ball into a state in which it can easily flow in. And when a game ball wins the 1st start winning opening 37 or the 2nd starting winning opening 38, a special figure change display game is performed as an auxiliary game. The special figure fluctuation display game executed when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 37 is a special figure fluctuation display game, and is executed when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 38. The special figure fluctuation display game is referred to as a special figure 2 fluctuation display game.

  The pair of opening / closing members 38a of the second start winning prize port 38 always holds a closed closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the first start winning opening 37 is provided above the second starting winning opening 38, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state.

  Then, when the result of the normal map change display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the second start is performed by opening a reverse “C” shape by the general electric solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as the driving device. It is configured to be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) where the game ball easily flows into the winning opening 38. The opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning prize port 38 is referred to as an ordinary electric winning device, an ordinary electric winning device, a variable starting winning device, and the like together with a general electric solenoid 38b for driving the opening / closing member 38a.

  Furthermore, an attacker-type opening / closing opening that can be opened by turning the upper end side toward the front side by a big prize opening solenoid 42b (see FIG. 3) below the second start winning opening 38 in the game area 10a. A special variable winning device 42 having a large winning opening having a door 42a is provided. The special variation winning device 42 converts the state where the big prize opening is closed (blocking state unfavorable for the player) from the closed state (a state advantageous to the player, a special gaming state) according to the result of the special figure variation display game. A predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player by facilitating the inflow of the game ball into the big prize opening. In addition, a count switch 42d (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is disposed inside the special winning opening (winning area).

  When the game ball wins the general winning port 44, the first starting winning port 37, the second starting winning port 38, and the special winning port of the special variable winning device 42, the payout control device 580 (see FIG. 3) wins the winning prize. Control is performed so that the number of prize balls corresponding to the type of mouth is discharged from the dispensing device to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 3. Further, below the special variable winning device 42, an out port 43 is provided for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port or the like.

  In addition, on the outside of the game area 10a (for example, the lower right portion of the game board 10), the special figure variation display game (the special figure 1 variation display game, the special figure 2 variation display game) on the display device 48, and the normal figure start gate A collective display device 50 is provided for executing a general-purpose variable display game triggered by winning a prize at No.34. Further, the collective display device 50 is provided with a display unit for displaying information such as the current gaming state.

  Here, the collective display device 50 will be described. The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display unit) 51 and a second special figure fluctuation display unit (figure display unit) (figure display game) composed of a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) or the like. Special display 2 display) 52, a general display change display game change display section (common display display) 53, and a memory display section for informing the start memory number of each variable display game, which is also composed of LED lamps ( Special figure 1 hold indicator 54, special figure 2 hold indicator 55, universal figure hold indicator 56).

  Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs and a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) 57 that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and lights up when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of a short time state. A second gaming state display unit (second gaming state indicator) 60, an error indicator 58 for displaying an error in which the probability state of the jackpot is a high probability state when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and the number of rounds in the case of the jackpot A round display section 59 for displaying (the number of times the special variable winning device 42 is opened and closed) is provided.

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 is a 7 segment type while the fluctuation display game is being executed, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being performed on the display device 48. By flickering the segments of the indicator, special display information (special drawing, special symbol) is changed and displayed in a changing manner every predetermined time.

  When the variation time determined at the start of the variation display of the special identification information has elapsed, the variation display is stopped at the special identification information corresponding to the result of the variation display game, and the special figure 1 display 51 or special figure is displayed. 2 The special figure fluctuation display game on the display 52 is ended.

  The normal display 53 blinks the lamp during the change and displays that the change is in progress. When the game result is “out of”, for example, the lamp is turned off, and when the game result is “hit”, the lamp is turned on to display the game result.

  The special figure 1 hold display 54 displays the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) out of the number of winning balls to the first start winning opening 37, which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 display 51. . Specifically, when the number of hold is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the number of hold is “1”, only lamp 1 is turned on. Further, when the number of holdings is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on, when the number of holdings is “3”, the lamps 1, 2 and 3 are turned on, and when the number of holdings is “4”, 4 is set. All the lamps 1 to 4 are turned on.

  The special figure 2 hold display 55 displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the second start winning port 38, which is the variation start condition of the special figure 2 display 52, in the same manner as the special figure 1 hold display 54. To do.

  The general map hold display 56 displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the general map start gate 34 which is the variation start condition of the general map display 53. For example, when the hold number is “0”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned off, and when the hold number is “1”, only the lamp 1 is turned on. When the number of hold is “2”, lamps 1 and 2 are turned on. When the number of hold is “3”, lamp 1 is blinked, lamp 2 is turned on, and when the number of hold is “4”. Lamps 1 and 2 are blinked.

  For example, the first gaming state indicator 57 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the big hit has occurred. For example, the second gaming state indicator 60 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the time-short state occurs.

  The error indicator 58 turns off the lamp when the jackpot probability state is low when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, for example, and when the jackpot probability state is high when the gaming machine 1 is turned on. Turns on the lamp.

  For example, the round display unit 59 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds (2 rounds or 15 rounds) when the big hit occurs. The round display unit 59 may be configured by a 7 segment type display.

  Here, the flow of the game in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention and the details of the fluctuation display game (the normal figure fluctuation display game, the special figure fluctuation display game) will be described.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a not-shown hitting ball launcher toward the game area 10a. The launched game balls flow down the game area 10a while changing the rolling direction by means of direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills 45 arranged in various places in the game area 10a, and the normal start gate 34, general winning opening 44, the first start winning port 37, the second starting winning port 38 or the special variable winning device 42 is won, or it flows into the out port 43 provided at the bottom of the game area 10a and is discharged from the game area. When a game ball wins the general winning port 44, the first starting winning port 37, the second starting winning port 38, or the special variable winning device 42, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning winning port is controlled for payout. From the dispensing unit controlled by the device 580, the sheet is discharged to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 3.

  As described above, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. The usual start gate 34 is, for example, a non-contact type switch. When the game ball that has been driven into the game area 10a passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a, and the usual figure change display game is executed.

  In addition, a state in which the normal map change display game cannot be started, for example, when the normal map change display game has already been performed and the normal map change display game has not ended, or the result of the normal map change display game is a hit. When the second start winning opening 38 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the ordinary start gate 34, if the number of ordinary start memories is less than the upper limit, the ordinary start memory number is added ( +1), and one ordinary start memory is stored. The memorized number of the general start prize is displayed on the general figure hold display 56 for notifying the start prize number of the collective display device 50.

  In addition, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored in the normal figure start memory, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (specific result) is derived by hitting the common map fluctuation display game.

  The usual map change display game is executed by a change display unit (common figure display) 53 provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator 53 is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (general-purpose symbols, normal symbols) when the LED is lit, and indicating misalignment when the LED is not lit. Information variation is displayed, and after a predetermined variation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result.

  Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, and this may be configured to be displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game is a specific result, the pair of opening and closing members 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes an open state. This makes it easier for a game ball to win the second start winning opening 38, and the number of times that the special figure 2 variable display game is executed increases.

  When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the universal chart start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal chart display unit 53 stops in the hit state and enters the hit state. At this time, the second start winning opening 38 is in a state in which the open / close member 38a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving a built-in power solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3). And the winning of the game ball into the second start winning opening 38 is allowed.

  The winning ball to the first starting winning port 37 and the winning ball to the second starting winning port 38 are respectively a start port 1 switch 37d (see FIG. 3) and a start port 2 switch 38d (see FIG. 3) provided inside. ) Is detected. The game balls won in the first start winning opening 37 are detected as start winning balls in the special figure 1 variable display game and are stored in the limit of four, and the game balls won in the second start winning opening 38 are special figures. It is detected as a start winning ball of a two-variable display game and is stored up to four.

  In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in a special figure in the game control device 500 (see FIG. 3). Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start winning memory (start memory, hold memory) for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of 4 times). The number of the special figure start winning memory is displayed on the start display number storage display unit (the special figure 1 hold display 54 and the special figure 2 hold display 55) of the collective display device 50, and Also displayed on the display device 48 of the center case 46.

  The game control device 500 receives a special figure indicator (variable display device, special figure 1 indicator 51 or special figure) based on winning in the first starting prize opening 37 or the second starting prize opening 38, or their start memory. 2 display 52), a special figure 1 fluctuation display game or a special figure 2 fluctuation display game is played.

  The special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures and identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game is displayed in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are variably displayed on the display device 48 corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game. ing.

  In the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display device 48, for example, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-described numbers is left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), middle (third special symbol). The variation display is started in the order of symbols), the symbols that have been varied after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped, and the result of the special symbol variation display game is displayed. In addition, the display device 48 performs a decoration special figure variation display game with special decoration patterns corresponding to the number of special figure winning memories stored, and various effect displays such as the appearance of characters in order to improve interest.

  Further, when winning at the first start winning port 37 or the second starting winning port 38 is made at a predetermined timing (specifically, when the winning random number at the time of winning detection is a winning value) As a result of the variable display game, a specific result mode (special result mode) is derived from the display symbols, and a big hit state (special game state) is obtained. Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 48 is also a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers in the flat order such as “7, 7, 7”).

  At this time, the special variable prize winning device 42 is in a closed state (player) in which the big prize opening does not accept a game ball for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) by energizing the big prize solenoid 42b (see FIG. 3). From an unfavorable state) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball can be easily received. In other words, the special winning opening provided in the special variable prize winning device 42 opens widely until a predetermined time or a predetermined number of game balls wins, so that a privilege that a player can acquire many game balls during this period is given. Is done.

  The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display. However, each special figure variation display is not performed independently or simultaneously. The game is executed. Also, the display device 48 may use different display devices and different display areas in the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, or may use the same display device and display area. Although it is good, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is executed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously.

  The special figure 2 variable display game is executed with priority over the special figure 1 variable display game. That is, when there is a start memory of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, and the special figure variable display game can be executed, the special figure 2 variable display game is executed. It is like that.

  In addition, in a state where the special figure 1 variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) can be started and the start memory number is 0, a game is played in the first start winning opening 37 (second start winning opening 38). When the ball wins, the start memory is stored as the start right is generated, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the special figure 1 variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) is immediately based on the start memory. ) Is started, and at this time, the starting memory number is decremented by one.

  On the other hand, a state in which the special figure 1 fluctuation display game (the special figure 2 fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the special figure 1 fluctuation display game or the special figure 2 fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation display game is ended. If a game ball is won in the first start winning opening 37 (second start winning opening 38) in a state that is not played or in a special gaming state, the starting stored number is less than the upper limit number. 1 is added and one start-up memory is stored. And the state where the special figure 1 variable display game (the special figure 2 variable display game) can be started in the state where the starting memory number becomes 1 or more (the end of the previous special figure variable display game or the end of the special game state) Then, the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the special figure 1 variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) is started based on the stored start memory.

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

  Although not particularly limited, the start port 1 switch 37d in the first start prize port 37, the start port 2 switch 38d in the second start prize port 38, the gate switch 34a, and the prize port switches 44a to 44a. 44n, the count switch 42d is provided with a magnetic detection coil, and a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. ) Is used. As the front frame open detection switch 3b on the front frame 3 or the glass frame open detection switch 18b provided on the glass frame 18, a micro switch having a mechanical contact can be used.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the game control device 500 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a game control device 500. The game control device 500 is a main control device (main board) that controls the game in an integrated manner, and includes a game microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a game microcomputer) 511. The CPU unit 510 includes an input port 520 having an input port, an output unit 530 having an output port, a driver, and the like, a data bus 540 for connecting the CPU unit 510, the input unit 520, and the output unit 530.

  The CPU unit 510 logically inverts a signal (start winning detection signal) from the gaming microcomputer 511 called an amusement chip (IC) and the proximity switch interface chip (proximity I / F) 521 in the input unit 520. An oscillating circuit (quartz crystal) including an inverting circuit 512 formed of an inverter or the like to be input to the gaming microcomputer 511 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and generating a clock serving as a reference for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generating circuit. Oscillator) 513 and the like. The game control device 500 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 500 are supplied with a DC voltage of a predetermined level such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 300 to be operable. Composed.

  The power supply apparatus 300 includes a normal power supply unit including an AC-DC converter that generates a DC32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power supply, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V and DC5V from a DC32V voltage, and the like. 310, a backup power supply unit 320 that supplies a power supply voltage to the RAM 511c inside the gaming microcomputer 511 at the time of a power failure, a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch, and notifies the game control device 500 of the occurrence and recovery of the power failure. A control signal generation unit 330 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal is provided.

  In the first embodiment of the present invention, the power supply device 300 is configured separately from the game control device 500, but the backup power supply unit 320 and the control signal generation unit 330 are on separate boards or the game control device 500. In other words, it may be configured so as to be provided on the main substrate. Since the game board 10 and the game control device 500 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 320 and the control signal generation unit 330 are provided on a board different from the power supply apparatus 300 or the main board as in the present embodiment. By providing, it becomes possible to remove from the object of exchange, and cost can be reduced.

  The backup power supply unit 320 can be composed of one large-capacitance capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 511 (particularly the built-in RAM) of the game control device 500, and the data stored in the RAM 511c is retained even during a power failure or after the power is shut off. The control signal generation unit 330 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 310, for example, and detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops to, for example, 17V or less, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. In addition, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the power is turned on or the power is restored. After the power failure is restored, the game control device 500 restores the gaming state before the power failure based on the game data held in the RAM 511c. Note that the backup power supply unit 320 can hold game data for two to three days or more.

  The initialization switch signal is a signal generated when the initialization switch is turned on, and the information stored in the RAM 511c in the gaming microcomputer 511 and the RAM in the payout control device 580 is (forcibly) initialized. Turn into. 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 511. The reset signal resets the entire control system.

  The gaming microcomputer 511 stores a CPU (Central Processing Unit, Microprocessor) 511a, a non-rewritable ROM (read only memory) 511b and a rewritable data (read only memory) (511). A RAM (random access memory, volatile storage means) 511c that can be read and written as needed.

  The ROM 511b stores invariant information (program, fixed data, various random number judgment values, etc.) for game control in a non-volatile manner (non-rewritable), and the RAM 511c stores the work area and various signals of the CPU 511a during game control. Used as a storage area for random values. As the ROM 511b or the RAM 511c, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

  In addition, the ROM 511b stores, for example, variation pattern distribution information for determining a variation pattern that defines the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the contents of the effects, the presence or absence of the reach state, and the like.

  The variation pattern distribution information is distribution information for the CPU 511a to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. The variation pattern distribution information includes out-of-range variation pattern distribution information selected when the result is out of range, large hit variation pattern distribution information selected when the result is per 15R or per 2R, and the like. For example, the special pattern fluctuation display game is a fluctuation pattern distribution information related to a fluctuation pattern without reach, a fluctuation pattern distribution information related to a fluctuation pattern in which normal (N) reach is executed in the special figure fluctuation display game, and a special figure fluctuation display game. Fluctuation pattern distribution information related to a fluctuation pattern for executing a special (SP) 1 reach, Fluctuation pattern distribution information relating to a fluctuation pattern for executing a special (SP) 2 reach in a special figure fluctuation display game, Special figure fluctuation for a big hit There is variation pattern distribution information related to a variation pattern for executing premium reach in a display game.

  Further, these pattern distribution information may include the latter half variation pattern distribution information and the first half variation pattern distribution information.

  Therefore, the ROM 511b constitutes a change distribution information storage unit that stores a plurality of change distribution information related to the execution time setting in the special figure change display game.

  Reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can change, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 1 in which the game state becomes a game state advantageous to the player (special game state) when the special result mode is entered, the game is already derived at the stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. Display state that satisfies the condition that the displayed display result is a special result mode (for example, a plurality of pieces of identification information except for the identification information to be stopped at the end are stopped with identification information that can generate a special result in which a special gaming state is generated) And the state in which the identification information to be stopped last is variably displayed). In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is the special result mode even when the display device's variable display control progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. There is no display mode. For example, a state where so-called full-rotation reach is performed in a variable display region while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device has progressed to reach a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition for the special result mode.

  Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on the display device corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game has a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle and right fluctuation display areas on the display device 48. After the variable display, if the variable display is stopped and displayed in the order of left, right and middle, and the result mode is displayed, the left and right variable display areas satisfy the conditions for the special result mode (for example, , The state where the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) becomes the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two variable display areas of the left, middle, and right (for example, the same The state that is the identification information (except for the special result mode) may be the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state.

  In addition, the reach state includes a plurality of reach productions, and there is a possibility that a special result mode may be derived (different reliability). Normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, premium reach, etc. are set. Has been. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <premium reach. In addition, the reach state is included in a variable display mode at least when a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). In other words, there may be included a variable display mode in a case where it is determined that a special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place).

  The CPU 511a executes a game control program in the ROM 511b to generate a control signal (command) for the payout control device 580 and the effect control device 550, or generate and output a drive signal for a solenoid or a display device. To control the entire gaming machine 1.

  Further, although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 511 generates a jackpot determination random number for the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the jackpot symbol, a hit determination random number for the common figure variation display game, and the like. And a clock for giving a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 511a and an update timing of the random number generation circuit based on an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 513 It has a clock generator.

  In addition, the CPU 511a selects any one of a plurality of variation pattern distribution information stored in the ROM 511b in a start port switch monitoring process (S1401) and a special figure routine process (S1409) in a special figure game process to be described later. Fluctuation pattern distribution information is acquired. Specifically, the CPU 511a determines the result of the special figure variation display game (big hit or miss) and the probability state of the special figure variation display game as the current gaming state (normal probability state (low probability state) or high probability state). A plurality of variation pattern distribution information based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state, no general power support or general power support) of the second start winning award 38 as the current game state, the number of start memories, etc. One of the variation pattern distribution information is selected and acquired.

  That is, the CPU 511a serves as a variation distribution information acquisition unit that acquires any one of the plurality of variation pattern distribution information stored in the ROM 511b when executing the special figure variation display game. .

  Although not shown, the payout control device 580 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives a payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 500. , Control for paying out a prize ball. Also, the payout control device 580 performs control for driving the payout motor of the payout unit on the basis of the loan request signal from the card unit and paying out the rental money.

  The input unit 520 of the gaming microcomputer 511 includes a start port 1 switch 37d in the first start winning port 37, a start port 2 switch 38d in the second start winning port 38, a gate switch 34a in the normal start gate 34, Connected to the prize opening switches 44a to 44n and the count switch 42d, a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches is inputted and converted into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. An interface chip (proximity I / F) 521 is provided. Proximity I / F 521 seems to be floating because the input range is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the proximity switch is improperly shorted, the switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. An abnormal state can be detected, and when an abnormality is detected, an abnormality detection signal is output. At this time, the abnormality detection signal is input to the input port 523.

  All outputs of signals input to the proximity I / F 521 are supplied to the input port 522, read into the game microcomputer 511 via the data bus 540, and from the game control device (main board) 500 via the relay board 591. It is supplied to a test firing test apparatus (not shown). In addition, the detection signal of the start port 1 switch 37d and the start port 2 switch 38d among the outputs of the proximity I / F 521 is configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 511 through the inverting circuit 512 in addition to the input port 522. ing. The inversion circuit 512 is provided on the assumption that the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 511 receives a signal from a micro switch or the like, and further, the negative logic, that is, the low level (0 V) is set to the effective level. This is because it is designed to detect.

  Therefore, when a micro switch is used as the start port 1 switch 37d and the start port 2 switch 38d, it is possible to directly input the detection signal to the gaming microcomputer 511 without providing the inverting circuit 512. That is, when it is desired to directly input negative logic signals from the start port 1 switch 37d and the start port 2 switch 38d to the gaming microcomputer 511, the proximity switch cannot be used. As described above, the proximity I / F 521 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 521 is supplied with a voltage of 12 V from the power supply device 300 in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for normal IC operation. It has become.

  Further, the input unit 520 includes a first start winning opening converted by a signal from the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 39a and the vibration sensor switch 39b provided on the front frame 3 of the gaming machine 1 and the proximity I / F 521. 37, the start port 1 switch 37d in the 37, the start port 2 switch 38d in the second start winning port 38, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switches 44a to 44n, the signals from the count switch 42d and the game via the data bus 540 An input port 522 for supplying to the microcomputer 511 is provided. The data held by the input port 522 can be read by asserting the enable signal CE1 (changing to an effective level) by decoding the address assigned to the input port 522 by the gaming microcomputer 511. The same applies to other ports described later.

  Further, the input unit 520 includes signals from the front frame opening detection switch 3b provided on the front frame 3 of the gaming machine 1 and the glass frame opening detection switch 18b provided on the glass frame 18, and from the payout control device 580. An input port 523 is provided which takes in a status signal indicating a payout abnormality, a shot ball break switch signal indicating a shortage of game balls before payout, and an overflow switch signal indicating an overflow and supplies them to the game microcomputer 511 via the data bus 540. ing. The overflow switch signal is a signal that is output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full).

  Further, the input unit 520 is provided with a Schmitt trigger circuit 541 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 300 to the gaming microcomputer 511 and the like. The circuit 541 has a function of removing noise from these input signals. Of the signals from the power supply device 300, the power failure monitoring signal and the initialization switch signal are once input to the input port 523 and taken into the game microcomputer 511 via the data bus 540. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 511 is limited.

  On the other hand, the reset signal RST from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt trigger circuit 541 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 511 and is also supplied to each output port of the output unit 530. In addition, the reset signal RST is directly output to the relay board 591 without going through the output unit 530, thereby turning off the test test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 591 for output to the test board 591. It is configured as follows. Further, the reset signal RST may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 591. The reset signal RST is not supplied to each input port (522, 523) of the input unit 520. The data set to each output port of the output unit 530 by the gaming microcomputer 511 immediately before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset to prevent malfunction of the system, but immediately before the reset signal RST is input, This is because the data read by the game microcomputer 511 from each input port (522, 523) is discarded by resetting the game microcomputer 511.

  The output unit 530 is connected to the data bus 540 and outputs a 4-bit data signal output to the payout control device 580, a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating validity / invalidity of the data, and a data strobe signal SSTB output to the effect control device 550. Is output, and a second output port 531b that generates an 8-bit data signal to be output to the effect control device 550 is provided. Data is transmitted from the game control device 500 to the payout control device 580 and the effect control device 550 by parallel communication. In addition, the data strobe signal SSTB from the first output port 531a is provided to the output unit 530 in order to prevent a signal from being input to the game control device 500 from the effect control device 550 side, that is, in order to secure one-way communication. In addition, a unidirectional buffer 532a for outputting an 8-bit data signal from the second output port 531b is provided. A buffer may be provided for a signal output from the first output port 531a to the payout control device 580.

  Further, the output unit 530 outputs, via the relay board 591, data indicating special symbol information of the variable display game to a test firing test apparatus of an accredited organization connected to the data bus 540 and a signal indicating the probability status of the jackpot via the relay board 591. The buffer 532b to be mounted is configured to be mountable. The buffer 532b is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass production product) installed in the game shop. Note that a detection signal of a switch that does not require processing, such as a start port switch, output from the proximity I / F 521 is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay substrate 591 without passing through the buffer 532b.

  On the other hand, detection signals such as the magnetic sensor switch 39a and the vibration sensor switch 39b that cannot be supplied to the test fire testing device as they are are once taken into the gaming microcomputer 511 and processed into other signals or information. An error signal indicating that game control is not possible is supplied from the data bus 540 to the test test apparatus via the buffer 532b and the relay board 591. Note that the relay board 591 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 532b and supplies it to the test test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits the signal line of the switch detection signal that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. Yes. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 511 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 591, and a signal of a port that is selectively controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test test apparatus.

  Further, the output unit 530 is connected to the data bus 540 and opens a special solenoid winning device 42 (a large winning port solenoid 42b) or a solenoid that opens the open / close member 38a of the second start winning port 38 (general power). A third output port 531c is provided for outputting opening / closing data of the solenoid 38c) and on / off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 is connected. Furthermore, according to the content displayed on the collective display device 50, a fourth output port 531d for outputting the on / off data of the segment line connected to the anode terminal of the LED, information relating to the gaming machine 1 such as jackpot information is externally provided. A fifth output port 531e for outputting to the information terminal 508 is provided. Information relating to the gaming machine 1 output from the external information terminal 508 is supplied to, for example, an information collection terminal installed in a game store or a game hall internal management device (not shown).

  Further, the output unit 530 is provided with a first driver (drive circuit) 533a, a second driver 533b, a third driver 533c, and a fourth driver 533d. The first driver 533a receives the opening / closing data signal of the big prize opening solenoid 42b output from the third output port 531c, receives the solenoid driving signal and the opening / closing data signal of the power solenoid 38b, and generates and outputs the solenoid driving signal. . The second driver 533b outputs an on / off drive signal for the digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50 output from the third output port 531c. The third driver 533c outputs an on / off drive signal for the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the fourth output port 531d. The fourth driver 533d outputs an external information signal supplied from the fifth output port 531e to an external device such as a management device to the external information terminal 508.

  The first driver 533a is supplied with DC32V from the power supply device 300 as a power supply voltage so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. Also, DC12V is supplied to the third driver 533c that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. Since the second driver 533b for driving the digit line is for extracting the digit line corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V. The third driver 533c that outputs 12V supplies current to the anode terminal of the LED via the segment line, and the second driver 533b that outputs ground potential extracts current from the cathode terminal via the segment line, so that the dynamic drive system The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so that the LEDs are lit. The fourth driver 533d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal 508 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. The buffer 532b, the third output port 531c, the first driver 533a, and the like may be provided on the output unit 530 of the game control device 500, that is, on the relay board 591 side instead of the main board.

  Further, the output unit 530 is provided with a photocoupler 534 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to an external inspection device. The photocoupler 534 is configured to be capable of two-way communication so that the gaming microcomputer 511 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device through serial communication. Note that such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal included in the gaming microcomputer 511 in the same manner as a normal general-purpose microprocessor, and thus a port such as the input port 522 is not provided.

  Next, the configuration of the effect control device 550 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the effect control device 550 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The production control device 550 includes a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 formed of an amusement chip (IC) as in the case of the game microcomputer 511, and a video control microcomputer that performs video control exclusively under the control of the main control microcomputer 551. 2nd CPU) 554, VDP (Video Display Processor) 558 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display on the display device 48 in accordance with commands and data from the video control microcomputer 554, various melody and sound effects Etc. are provided with a sound source LSI 560 for controlling the output of sound in order to reproduce them from the speaker 30 (30a, 30b).

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 are connected to program ROMs 553 and 555, each of which includes a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by each CPU, and the VDP 558 is connected to the VDP 558. An image ROM 556 storing character images and video data is connected, and an audio ROM 561 storing audio data is connected to the sound source LSI 560. The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 511, determines the contents of the presentation, instructs the video control microcomputer 554 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 560 to play the reproduced sound. Then, processing such as lighting of the decoration lamp, motor drive control, and production time management is executed. RAMs that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 are provided in the respective chips. Note that the RAM that provides the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 and the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 and the sound source LSI 560 are serially connected. Data is transmitted and received, and data is transmitted and received in a parallel manner between the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 and between the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 and the VDP 558. By transmitting and receiving data in the parallel system, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the serial system. The VDP 558 includes an ultra-high speed VRAM (video RAM) 558a used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 556, and a scaler for enlarging and reducing images. 558b, a signal conversion circuit 558c for generating a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 48 by an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method, and the like are provided.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is input from the VDP 558 to the main control microcomputer 551 in order to synchronize the image of the display device 48 and lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the front frame 3 and the game board 10. Further, the VDP 558 notifies the video control microcomputer 554 that it is waiting to receive commands and data from the interrupt signals INT0 to n and the video control microcomputer 554 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM 558a. A wait signal WAIT is input. Further, the video control microcomputer 554 receives from the main control microcomputer 551 a synchronization signal SYNC that informs that the video control microcomputer 554 is operating normally and gives command transmission timing. A call signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged between the main control microcomputer 551 and the tone generator LSI 560 in order to transmit and receive commands and data by the handshake method.

  As the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554, a CPU having higher performance than the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 is used. By providing a video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 separately from the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 and sharing the processing, it is possible to display a fast moving image on a large screen that is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 alone. It can be displayed on the display device 48. Furthermore, an increase in cost can be suppressed as compared with the case where two CPUs having processing capabilities equivalent to those of the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 are used. In addition, by providing two CPUs, it is possible to develop a control program executed by each CPU in parallel, thereby shortening the development period of a new model.

  In addition, the effect control device 550 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 552 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 500. A variation start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, an error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 500 to the effect control device 550 via the command I / F 552 are used as an effect control command signal. Receive. Since the game microcomputer 511 of the game control device 500 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 552 has a signal level conversion function. Is provided.

  Further, the effect control device 550 is provided on the front frame 3 with a panel decoration LED control circuit 10c for controlling a panel decoration device 10d having an LED (light emitting diode) provided on the game board 10 (including the center case 46). Frame decoration LED control circuit 18c for controlling the frame decoration device 18d having LEDs (light emitting diodes), and a board effect device (for example, an effect display on the display device 48) provided in the game board 10 (including the center case 46). A panel effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 for driving and controlling the 10f in combination with the frame effect device (for example, the first movable illumination 13 described above, for example) There is provided a frame effect motor control circuit 18e for driving and controlling a motor 18f for operating the second movable illumination 14). These control circuits (10c, 18c, 10e, 18e) for driving and controlling lamps, motors, solenoids and the like are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 via an address / data bus 559.

  Furthermore, in the effect control device 550, an on / off state of an effect motor switch that detects the initial position of the switch 31a built in the effect button 31 provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1 or the board effect device 10f. The switch input circuit 336 that detects the noise and inputs a detection signal to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551, the amplifier circuit 562a that includes the audio power amplifier that drives the upper speaker 30a provided in the front frame 3, and the front frame 3 An amplifier circuit 562b for driving the provided lower speaker 30b is provided.

  The normal power supply unit 310 of the power supply apparatus 300 is for driving a motor or a solenoid in order to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control apparatus 550 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. In addition to DC32V for driving the display device 48 including a liquid crystal panel, DC5V for powering the command I / F 552, DC18V for driving an LED or a speaker, or a reference for these DC voltages It is configured to generate a voltage of 24 V NDC used to turn on the power monitor lamp. Further, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554, DC3. The effect control device 550 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating 3V or DC 1.2V. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 310.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generator 330 of the power supply apparatus 300 is a control circuit (10c to 18e) that controls driving of the main control microcomputer 551, the video control microcomputer 554, the VDP 558, the sound source LSI 560, the lamp, the motor, and the like. Are supplied to the amplifier circuits 562a and 562b for driving the speakers, and are reset. Further, in the present embodiment, the general-purpose port of the video control microcomputer 554 is used to generate and supply a reset signal to the VDP 558. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 554 and the VDP 558 can be improved.

  The above is the configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Next, game control performed by these control circuits will be described.

  In the CPU 511a of the game microcomputer 511 of the game control device 500, a random number value for determining the normal hit is extracted based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the normal start gate 34, and the ROM 511b. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining whether or not the normal variation display game is missed is performed. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the general symbol display 53, a processing for displaying a general symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of the normal map change display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display 53, the general electric solenoid 38b is operated, and the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is kept for a predetermined time. Control to release.

  In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of order, control is performed on the general map display 53 to display the result form of the shift.

  In addition, a start winning (starting memory) is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start opening 1 switch 37d provided in the first starting winning opening 37, and based on this start storage, the special figure 1 variable display game is stored. The big hit determination random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 511b, and processing for determining whether or not the special figure 1 variable display game is missed is performed.

  In addition, the start memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 38d provided in the second start winning port 38, and based on this start memory, for the big hit determination of the special figure 2 variable display game A random number value is extracted and compared with a determination value stored in the ROM 511b, and a process for determining whether or not the special figure 2 variable display game is missed is performed.

  Then, the CPU 511a of the game control device 500 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination result of the special figure 1 variable display game or the special figure 2 variable display game to the effect control device 550. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52, a special figure variation display game for stopping display is displayed.

  In addition, in the effect control device 550, based on the control signal from the game control device 500, the display device 48 performs a process of displaying the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game.

  Furthermore, in the production control device 550, based on the control signal from the game control device 500, the sound output from the speaker 30 (30a, 30b), the process of controlling the light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed.

  Then, the CPU 511a of the game control device 500 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 and generates a special game state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a win. To perform the process.

  In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 511a performs control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special winning opening by, for example, opening the open / close door 42a of the special variable winning apparatus 42 by the special winning opening solenoid 42b. .

  Then, a condition where either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1 second) has elapsed since the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening the grand prize opening until one is made is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times or 2 times).

  Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  The above is the configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Next, the game mode in the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. The game mode basically does not directly affect the winning probability of the variable display game, but corresponds to the production contents. Details of the gaming state such as the specific gaming state and the gaming mode in the first embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the transition of the gaming state in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes three types of games: normal games (normal state, normal game state), special games (special game state), and specific games (specific game state). Yes.

  If a big hit occurs in the special figure change display game while the normal game is being executed, the special game is executed. Then, after the predetermined number of rounds is consumed and the special game is finished, the specific game is executed. The specific game continues until the special figure fluctuation display game is executed a predetermined number of times or until a big hit is generated in the special figure fluctuation display game.

  Next, each game will be described. First, in the normal game, the special figure probability state (winning probability) of the special figure variation display game is low, and there is no general power support.

  The normal game according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes three types of game modes (normal mode A, normal mode B, and normal mode C). For example, if the game concept is related to old tales, normal mode A is related to individual folk tales such as “Momotaro”, normal mode B “Kintaro”, and normal mode C “Urashima Taro”. An effect is performed.

  Note that the game mode may be set only in the case of a normal game, but information (state determination information, in FIG. 8) that specifies the game mode while a special game or a specific game is being executed. It is also possible to set a special game and a specific game in common by holding (described later). That is, the game mode may be set independently without depending on the game state. In this case, for a specific game or special game, an effect corresponding to the game mode may be executed.

  As described above, in the special game, after the big win is generated in the special figure variation display game, the special winning opening is in the open state with the predetermined number of rounds. In the special game, the game ball is placed in the special winning opening. Is likely to flow in, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player, which is advantageous to the player.

  The specific game is a state in which, after the special game ends, it continues until a predetermined number of special figure change display games are executed. If a big hit occurs in the special figure variation display game during the execution of the specific game, the specific game is ended and the special game is started regardless of the remaining number of executions of the specific game. In a specific game, it becomes a state advantageous to the player as compared with the case where a normal game is executed, such as a state where there is a general electric power support or a high probability of a special figure probability.

  In the specific game according to the first embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of patterns are set. For example, the specific game A, the specific game B, and the specific game C are included. Each specific game is further subdivided. For example, the specific game B includes a specific game B-1, a specific game B-2, a specific game b-1, and a specific game b-2.

  In the first embodiment of the present invention, the specific game pattern is switched according to the jackpot symbol when the jackpot occurs in the special figure variation display game. At this time, the game mode after the end of the specific game is also switched according to the jackpot symbol. The specific game pattern and the game mode may be changed probabilistically (randomly).

  Furthermore, the case where a big hit is made in the big hit symbol in which the specific game A is executed in the special figure variation display game will be described. At this time, whether the specific game A-1 or the specific game a-1 is executed is selected based on the jackpot symbol. For example, in the case of a normal big hit (in the case of not a probability variable big hit), the specific game A-1 having a low probability of a special figure probability is executed, and in the case of a positive big hit, a specific game having a high probability of a special figure probability state. a-1 is executed. After the specific game is completed, the normal game is executed in the normal mode A game mode.

  In addition, when a big hit occurs in a big hit symbol (normal symbol) in which the specific game C is executed in the special figure variation display game, the specific game C-1 or C-2 is executed. At this time, which specific game is to be executed may be selected probabilistically or may be determined according to the jackpot symbol. In the first embodiment of the present invention, it is determined according to the jackpot symbol. The difference between the specific game C-1 and the specific game C-2 is an execution mode of the ordinary power support.

  The execution mode of general power support in a specific game (the general power support state) includes multiple patterns such as when multiple types of general power support are executed continuously or when a single general power support is executed. . Details of each pattern of the general power support state will be described later with reference to FIG. 6, and a combination of the type of the specific gaming state and the pattern of the general power support state will be described later with reference to FIGS. 7A and 7B.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a pattern of a general power support state according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The general electric power support state is an operating state of the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning prize port 38 as described above. When a win-win game is executed when a game ball passes through the normal start gate 34, the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is opened based on the parameters set according to each pattern. Is done.

  The parameters for specifying the general power support state include a general map probability, a general map change time, a general map release time, and a general map release frequency.

  The normal map probability is a probability that a hit occurs in the normal map fluctuation display game. If the normal probability is high, the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is frequently opened, which is advantageous for the player.

  The normal map change time is the time during which the normal map change display game is displayed in a variable manner. If the normal map change time is shortened, more normal map change display games can be executed, which is advantageous to the player.

  The normal opening time is a time during which the open / close member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is in an open state. If the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is in an open state, it becomes easier for a player to win a game ball in the second starting winning opening 38, which is advantageous for the player.

  The usual number of times of opening is the number of times that the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is opened. If the number of times of the open state is large, it becomes easier for the player to win a game ball at the second start winning opening 38, which is advantageous for the player.

  Subsequently, each pattern will be described.

  The pattern 0 is a so-called normal state (low probability state), and corresponds to no ordinary power support (no support, low support state). The parameters of pattern 0 are a low probability of normal figure, a normal figure change time of 10.0 seconds, a normal figure release time of 0.3 seconds, and a normal figure release number of one.

  Patterns 1, 2, and 3 correspond to the support for ordinary power transmission. In the case of normal power support, at least one of the probability of normal transmission, the time of normal map change, the time of normal map release, and the number of times of normal map release will be more advantageous to the player than the case without general power support. It only has to be.

  The pattern 2 is a so-called high support state, which is a particularly advantageous state for the player. The parameters of pattern 2 are a high probability of normal figure, a normal figure change time of 1.0 second, a normal figure release time of 5.8 seconds, and a normal figure release time of 2.

  The pattern 1 is a so-called medium support state (medium support state 1), which is more advantageous to the player than the pattern 0 and more disadvantageous than the pattern 2. The parameters of pattern 1 are a high probability of normal figure, a normal figure change time of 1.0 second, a normal figure release time of 0.5 second, and a normal figure release number of one. The normal figure probability in the medium support may be higher than that in the case of the pattern 0 and does not necessarily have the same probability as that in the pattern 2.

  In Pattern 1, the opening time of the ordinary train is short, but the variation time of the usual map is 1.0 seconds as in the case of Pattern 2, so that the execution frequency of the usual map variation display game is increased. Has been.

  The pattern 3 is also in a so-called medium support state (medium support state 2), which is more advantageous to the player than the pattern 0 and more disadvantageous than the pattern 2. The parameters of pattern 3 are high probability of ordinary figure, ordinary figure change time of 9.0 seconds, ordinary figure release time of 0.4 seconds, and ordinary figure release time is one time.

  In pattern 3, the open time of ordinary electric power and the normal time fluctuation are set to values close to those of pattern 0, and pattern 1 is more advantageous for the player even in the same medium support state.

  Next, the general power support state in the specific game will be described with reference to FIGS. 7A and 7B. The number of executions of the specific game according to the first embodiment of the present invention, that is, the state with ordinary power support is defined as 70 in principle. FIG. 7A is a diagram showing a general power support state (in the case of a low probability of special figure) in the specific game according to the first embodiment of this invention. Moreover, FIG. 7B is a figure which shows the general electric power support state (in the case of a special figure high probability) in the specific game of the 1st Embodiment of this invention.

  In the special game, the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is low if the big hit symbol of the special figure fluctuation display game immediately before the start of the specific game is a normal symbol (a special figure normal probability generation symbol), In the case of a probabilistic variable symbol (a special symbol high probability generation symbol), the probability is high.

  The feature of the specific game A is that only one type of normal power support state pattern is defined for each case where a big hit occurs in the normal symbol and where a big hit occurs in the probability variation symbol. In other words, when a big hit that shifts to the normal mode A occurs, the special game A-1 is always executed when the big win occurs in the normal symbol, and similarly, the big game is always specified when the big hit occurs in the probability variation symbol. Game a-1 is executed.

  More specifically, in the specific game A-1, as shown in FIG. 7A, until the special figure variation display game is played 70 times, the state is in a state where there is a general electric power support. Specifically, the normal power support state becomes pattern 1 from the start of the specific game until the special figure variation display game is executed 30 times. Thereafter, the special figure variation display game is executed 40 times while the ordinary power support state is the pattern 2 state.

  On the other hand, in the specific game a-1, as shown in FIG. 7B, until the next big hit occurs, the state with the general power support is provided. Specifically, the normal power support state becomes pattern 1 from the start of the specific game until the special figure variation display game is executed 30 times. After that, until the next big hit occurs in the special figure variation display game, the ordinary power support state becomes the pattern 2.

  In addition, when a big hit to shift to the normal mode B occurs in the special figure changing display game, the specific game B-1 or B-2 is executed according to the big hit symbol in the case of the normal symbol, and in the case of the probability variable symbol. The specific game b-1 or b-2 is executed according to the big hit symbol. A feature of the specific game B is that the ratio of the number of executions of the pattern 1 and the pattern 2 in the normal power support state changes according to the jackpot symbol.

  In the specific games B-1 and B-2, as shown in FIG. 7A, until the special figure variation display game is played 70 times, the state with the general power support is provided. Specifically, in the specific game B-1, the normal power support state becomes the pattern 2 from when the specific game is started until the special figure variation display game is executed 70 times. On the other hand, in the specific game B-2, the normal power support state becomes the pattern 1 from when the specific game is started until the special figure variation display game is executed 50 times. After that, until the special figure variation display game is executed 20 times, the power transmission support state becomes pattern 2. Therefore, since the normal power support state is more advantageous for the player than the pattern 1 in the normal power support state, it is preferable that the specific game B-1 is executed for the player.

  On the other hand, in the specific games b-1 and b-2, as shown in FIG. 7B, until the next big hit occurs, there is a state with a general power support. Specifically, in the specific game b-1, the normal power support state becomes the pattern 2 from the start of the specific game until the next big hit occurs in the special figure variation display game. On the other hand, in the specific game b-2, the general electric power support state becomes the pattern 1 from when the specific game is started until the special figure variation display game is executed 50 times. After that, until the next big hit occurs in the special figure variation display game, the ordinary power support state becomes the pattern 2. That is, it is preferable for the player to execute the specific game b-1.

  Furthermore, when a big hit to shift to the normal mode C occurs in the special figure changing display game, the specific game C-1 or C-2 is executed according to the big hit symbol in the case of the normal symbol, and the big hit in the case of the probability variable symbol The specific game c-1 or c-2 is executed according to the symbol. A feature of the specific game C is that the number of times of the pattern 2 in the normal power support state is increased or decreased from the specified number (70 times) according to the big hit symbol.

  In the specific game C-1, as shown in FIG. 7A, until the special figure fluctuation display game is played 100 times, in the specific game C-2, the special figure fluctuation display game is played five times. It becomes a state with support. In either case, the power transmission support state of pattern 2 is established. As described above, when the specific game C-1 is executed, a state that is more advantageous to the player than all other patterns in the case where a big hit occurs in the normal symbol continues, but on the other hand, the specific game C-1 When -2 is executed, the period during which a state advantageous to the player (a state with general power support) continues is the shortest.

  On the other hand, in the specific games c-1 and c-2, as shown in FIG. 7B, until the next big hit occurs, the power transmission support state is provided. Specifically, in the specific game c-1, the normal power support state becomes the pattern 2 from the start of the specific game until the next big hit occurs in the special figure variation display game. On the other hand, in the specific game c-2, the normal power support state becomes the pattern 2 from the start of the specific game until the special figure variation display game is executed five times. Until the next big hit occurs, the normal power support state becomes pattern 3. Referring to FIG. 6, the normal power support state of pattern 3 is only slightly more advantageous than pattern 0 (low support state), and is not preferable for the player. Note that if the special game c-2 is executed and the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), if the big hit does not occur, the normal power support state is shifted to the pattern 2. It may be.

  From the above, the characteristics of each game mode are summarized as shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a game mode according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  Each game mode is associated with state determination information, with “1” corresponding to the specific game A, “2” corresponding to the specific game B, and “3” corresponding to the specific game C. When the specific game A ends, the normal mode A is executed in the normal game. Similarly, when the specific game B ends, the normal mode B is executed, and when the specific game C ends, the normal game is executed in the normal mode C.

  In addition, as described for the specific game corresponding to each game mode in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the specific game A is a stable type in which the distribution of the pattern 1 and the pattern 2 in the general power support state does not change depending on the design. Yes. In addition, the specific game B is a challenge type in which the distribution of the pattern 1 and the pattern 2 in the normal power support state changes depending on the design. Furthermore, the specific game C is a one-shot reverse type that increases or decreases the normal power support state from the specified number (70 times) according to the design.

  In the first embodiment of the present invention, the game is shifted to the game mode corresponding to the jackpot symbol in association with the symbol and the state determination information. Further, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the player cannot freely set the transfer destination game mode, but the player may be able to change freely. For example, the player may be able to change freely after the big hit of the special figure variation display game.

  Further, the game mode may be selected in association with an effect such as a mini game. For example, the roulette may be displayed on the display device 48, and the game mode may be set by stopping the roulette in accordance with the timing at which the game ball is won at the start winning opening.

  Further, the game mode may be displayed in a state of waiting for customers. At this time, the player can use it as a reference for selecting a table on which to play the game. In a state of waiting for a customer, the player may be able to freely change the game mode. By doing so, it becomes possible for the player to set a favorite game mode and play a game before the game starts.

  Further, the player may be able to freely change the game mode when a big hit does not occur in the special figure variation display game for a predetermined number of times.

  The manner in which the player selects the game mode will be described in a second embodiment to be described later.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, “1” is set as the default value of the state determination information, such as at the start of business (when the RAM 511c is initialized). The figure probability state is set to a low probability.

  Next, an example will be described in which a symbol and a game mode are associated with each other and the game mode corresponding to the symbol in which the big hit has occurred is shifted to. The specific game is executed corresponding to the game mode after the transition based on the jackpot symbol.

  FIGS. 10 and 11 are diagrams showing the state determination information after the jackpot is set based on the jackpot symbol and the state determination information according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a case where a big hit has occurred in a special figure normal probability occurrence symbol (normal symbol). FIG. 10A shows that the state determination information is set to “1”, and FIG. 10B shows the state determination information. When “2” is set, FIG. 10C shows a case where “3” is set in the state determination information.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a case where a big hit occurs in a special figure high probability occurrence symbol (probability variation symbol). FIG. 11A shows the state discrimination information when “1” is set, and FIG. 11B shows the state discrimination information. When “2” is set, FIG. 11C shows a case where “3” is set in the state determination information.

  10A to 10C and FIGS. 11A to 11C, the two power transmission support state setting values are assigned to the state determination information set after the end of the jackpot. For example, the state determination set after the end of the jackpot When the information is “2”, the upper row corresponds to the specific game B-1, and the lower row corresponds to the specific game B-2. When the state determination information set after the big hit ends is “1”, the same ordinary power support state setting value is assigned to both the upper and lower stages.

  Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11, if the jackpot symbol selection probability is the same, the probability of setting the same state determination information as the originally set state determination information is high. For example, referring to FIG. 10A, when “1” is set in the state determination information, the state determination information has a probability of 5/10 when the jackpot symbol is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. Is set to “1”. On the other hand, the probability that “2” is set in the state determination information is 2/10, and the probability that “3” is set in the state determination information is 3/10.

  As described above, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the big hit symbol is set according to the state determination information. At this time, the jackpot random number for specifying the jackpot symbol may correspond to the jackpot symbol on a one-to-one basis, or one symbol is selected to change the selection ratio between the probability variation symbol and the normal symbol. You may set a ratio so that it may become easy to do.

  In the first embodiment of the present invention, the jackpot probabilities for each state determination information are the same. For example, when a big hit occurs in a normal symbol, the probability that a big hit occurs is set to be the same regardless of the value of the state determination information. The jackpot probability for each state determination information may be changed. In this case, it is preferable that the jackpot probability is not biased, for example, by preventing the player from selecting a game mode.

  FIG. 12 is a time chart for explaining a process of changing the state determination information according to the first embodiment of this invention. The time chart shown in FIG. 12 is set so that the upper stage (ON) is set when a special game or a specific game is executed, and the lower stage (OFF) is set when the special game is not executed.

  In the time chart shown in FIG. 12, the gaming machine is turned on at time t0, and the player starts playing. At this time, as described with reference to FIG. 9, the special figure probability state is low probability, the ordinary power support state is pattern 0 (low probability, no support), and the state determination information is “1” (normal mode A). Done.

  After that, when a big hit with a big hit symbol “5” occurs at time t1, a special game is executed until time t2. Then, as shown in FIG. 10A, after the special game ends (time t2), the state determination information is changed from “1” to “2” (normal mode B).

  Thereafter, the specific game B is executed, and a big hit is generated with the big hit symbol “17” at the time t3 during the execution of the specific game B. Similarly, the special game is executed until time t4, and as shown in FIG. 10B, after the special game ends (time t4), the state determination information is changed from “2” to “3” (normal mode C).

  Thereafter, the specific game C is executed until time t5, but the specific game C is ended because no big hit has occurred. And even after the end of the specific game, no big hit occurs, so the state determination information “3” set at time t3 is set as it is, and the game is continued in the normal mode C. Then, when a big hit occurs at time t6 with the big hit symbol “26”, the special game C is executed after the special game is finished, and after the specific game C is finished (time t7), as shown in FIG. Will continue.

  FIG. 13 to FIG. 15 are diagrams for explaining a general power support state during execution of a specific game after a big hit has occurred in a normal symbol. In each figure, the general electric power support state in the specific game after the special game is ended is shown. In each time chart, each game and pattern is set to be in the upper stage when it is being executed and to the lower stage when it is not being executed.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the general power support state in the specific game A according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The specific game A (A-1) continues after the special game ends until the special figure variation display game is executed 70 times (times). At this time, as shown in FIG. 13, the first 30 games are played with the normal power support state as pattern 1 and the remaining 40 games with the normal power support state as pattern 2. When the specific game is over, the normal power support state becomes pattern 0.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating transition of the general-purpose support state in the specific game B according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  As with the specific game A, the specific game B (B-1, B-2) continues after the special game ends until the special figure variation display game is executed 70 times (times).

  At this time, in the specific game B-1, as shown in FIG. 14, a game in which the power transmission support state is pattern 2 is executed in all 70 games. When the specific game is over, the normal power support state becomes pattern 0.

  On the other hand, in the specific game B-2, as shown in FIG. 14, in the first 50 games, the game is executed with the normal power support state being pattern 1 and the remaining 20 games having the general power support state being pattern 2. When the specific game is over, the normal power support state becomes pattern 0.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating the transition of the general power support state in the specific game C according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the specific game C (C-1, C-2), the period for executing the specific game is changed.

  In the specific game C-1, a high support extension period of 30 games is added in addition to the prescribed 70 games, and after the special game ends, the specific game continues until 100 special figure variation display games are executed. During the 100 games, the game is executed with the normal power support state being pattern 2.

  On the other hand, in the specific game C-2, when five special figure variation display games are executed, the support end period (65 games) is reached, and the ordinary power support ends. Therefore, when five special figure variation display games are executed, the ordinary power support state transitions from pattern 2 to pattern 0.

  The above is the explanation about the public power support. In the first embodiment of the present invention, the fluctuation stop time is set based on the jackpot symbol, the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game, and the state determination information. Details will be described below.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a special figure stop time table that defines a time during which an identification symbol stops in the special figure variation display game according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the first embodiment of the present invention, four types of stop display times of stop display times A to D are defined. The stop display times A to D are selected based on the result of the special figure fluctuation display game, the number of special figure fluctuation display games executed in the specific gaming state, and the like.

  The stop display time A is set to 600 ms, and “1” is assigned as special figure stop information. The stop display time A is a relatively short stop display time (a stop display time shorter than a stop display time B and a stop display time C, which will be described later), and is set when there is no reach.

  The stop display time B is 1000 ms, and “2” is assigned as special figure stop information. In the stop display time B, the stop display time is set to be slightly longer than the stop display time A, and is set when the reach has occurred and is out of place.

  The stop display time C is 5000 ms, and “3” is assigned as special figure stop information. In the stop display time C, an effect is executed during the stop display time, and is set to a timing at which the ordinary power support state is switched in the specific gaming state. Specifically, the stop display time is extended at the switching timing of the power transmission support state, and the player is notified of the switching timing of the power transmission support state by performing a special effect at the extended stop display time. Can do. This extended stop display time is particularly referred to as “special derived display time”. When the special derivation display time ends, if the start memory number is 1 or more, the next special figure variation display game is started. The special derivation display time is an interval period from the end of the previous special figure change display game to the start of the next special figure change display game.

  The stop display time D is 600 ms which is the same as the stop display time A, and “0” is assigned as the special figure stop information. The stop display time D is set when a big hit occurs in the special figure variation display game. When a big hit occurs, a time shorter than the stop display time A may be set so that the special game can be executed earlier.

  FIG. 17A and FIG. 17B are diagrams illustrating an example of a stop display time of a special figure variable display game in the specific game according to the first embodiment of this invention. In (A) to (F), special figure stop information set at a predetermined number of executions (5 times, 30 times, 50 times) according to the jackpot symbol and the state determination information is defined.

  (A) shows a case where the state determination information is “1”, that is, in the normal mode A, a big hit is generated with a special figure normal probability generation symbol. At this time, when the jackpot symbol is 0 to 4, the specific game A is executed, so that the special power variation display game is executed 30 times, and then the normal power support state shifts from the pattern 1 to the pattern 2. And in order to alert | report the switch of a general power support state, "3" with a long stop time is set as special figure stop information at this timing.

  When the big hit symbol is 5 or 6, the specific game B is executed, and “3” is set in the special figure stop information at the timing when the special figure variation display game is executed 50 times. If the jackpot symbol is 6, the normal power support state shifts from pattern 1 to pattern 2 after the special figure fluctuation display game is executed 50 times, but if the jackpot symbol is 5, The state is not switched, and the specific game ends when the special figure variation display game is executed 70 times. Since the extension of the stop display time is intended to notify the selected game mode, the stop display time is extended at the timing when the special figure variable display game is executed 50 times, regardless of the big hit symbol. To do.

  Furthermore, when the big hit symbol is 7-9, the specific game C is executed, and “3” is set to the special figure stop information at the timing when the special figure variation display game is executed five times. When the jackpot symbol is 7, the specific game ends without switching the power support state. However, as in the case of the jackpot symbol 7, the special figure variation display game is executed at the timing when the game is executed five times. “3” is set in the figure stop information.

  Similarly, in the case of (B) to (F), the stop display time is extended at a timing according to the type of the specific game to be executed.

  In addition, when a big hit occurs in the special figure normal probability generation pattern shown in (A) ~ (C), "3" having a long stop display time is set as special figure stop information at the timing when the specific gaming state ends. You may make it do.

  In addition, when a big hit occurs at the timing when the special figure stop information is set to “1” in (A) to (F), the special figure stop information is set to “0” and a reach occurs. In the event of a loss, the special figure stop information is set to “2”.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating the stop display time after the special figure variation display game according to the first embodiment of the present invention is completed. (A) is a normal stop display time in the case of a loss without occurrence of reach, (B) is a normal stop display time in the case of a loss of occurrence of reach, and (C) is predetermined in a specific gaming state. The special stop display time in the special figure variation display game (out of play) executed at the timing (D), and (D) shows the normal stop display time when a big hit occurs.

  In any of the cases (A) to (D) of FIG. 18, when the special symbol variation display ends, the stop display time and the special symbol corresponding to the special diagram stop information are stopped and displayed. If the start-up memory remains when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of place ((A) to (C)), then the variation display is started. In the case of a big hit, a special game is started.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating the stop display time of the special figure variation display game in the specific game according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  FIG. 19 shows a case where a big hit occurs in the special figure normal probability generation symbol, and “1” is set in the state determination information set after the big hit ends. At this time, when the specific game A is started and the fifth special figure variation display game is finished, the special figure stop information is set to “3”. After the sixth special figure change display game, the special figure stop information is set so that the normal stop display time is reached until the 30th special figure change display game is completed.

  The special figure stop information is set so that the normal stop display time is continued after the special figure stop information is set to “3” at the end of the 30th special figure change display game. The above-mentioned predetermined timing includes a timing at which the 50th special figure fluctuation display game ends, but the normal power support state is switched at the timing when the special figure fluctuation display game is executed 30 times. After switching, the stop display time is not extended.

  Although the stop display time is extended after the fifth special-figure display game is over, the normal stop display time may be used at this timing. Further, as described above, the stop display time after the end of the 70th special figure variation display game when the specific game ends may be extended.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the stop display time of the special figure variation display game and the general power support state in the specific game state according to the first embodiment of the present invention. (A) is a case in which a reach is lost without occurrence of a reach in the special figure variation display game. (B) is a case in which the special figure variation display game is lost at the timing when the pattern of the normal power support state is switched.

  Referring to FIG. 20A, after the special symbol variation display game is finished, the special symbol is displayed until the stop display time A elapses, and then the next special symbol variation display game (variable display of the special symbol) is displayed. Be started. At this time, the power transmission support status is not changed.

  On the other hand, referring to FIG. 20 (B), after the special figure variation display game is finished, a special symbol is displayed until the stop display time C elapses. Then, after the stop display time C has elapsed, the normal power support state shifts from pattern 1 to pattern 2.

  The above is an explanation of the special symbol stop display time set based on the jackpot symbol, the number of executions of the special symbol variation display game, and the state determination information after the special symbol variation display game.

  This completes the description of the gaming state transition in the first embodiment of the present invention. Subsequently, a procedure for realizing the transition of the gaming state in the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. Hereinafter, specific processing for the control by the game control device 500 will be described.

  First, the main process of the game control device will be described. FIG. 21A is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the first half of the main processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 21B is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the latter half of the main processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is powered on. For example, it is executed when a gaming machine is turned on to start business at a game hall or when a power failure is restored.

  When the execution of the main process is started, the game control device 500 first prohibits interruption (S2101). Next, interrupt vector setting processing for setting a vector address indicating a jump destination executed when an interrupt occurs is executed (S2102). Further, a stack pointer that is the start address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like when an interrupt occurs is set (S2103). Further, an interrupt processing mode is set (S2104).

  Next, the game control device 500 stands by until the program of the payout control device (payout board) 580 is normally started (S2105). For example, wait for 4 milliseconds. By controlling in this way, when the power is turned on, the game control device 500 is activated first, and the command is transmitted to the payout control device 580 before the activation of the payout control device 580 is completed. The payout control device 580 can avoid missing the transmitted command.

  After that, the game control device 500 permits access to a read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as RAM or EEPROM (S2106). Further, all output ports are set to off (no output) (S2107). In addition, the serial port preinstalled in the gaming microcomputer 511 is set not to be used (S2108). This is because the serial port is not used because parallel communication is performed with the payout control device 580 and the effect control device 550 in the present embodiment.

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the initialization switch signal in the power supply device 300 is set to ON (S2109). The initialization switch signal is a signal for setting whether or not to start a game in an initialized state when the gaming machine 1 is powered on. For example, when the power is normally turned off at the time of closing the store and the power is turned on at the opening of the next day, the initialization switch signal is set to ON so that the game is started in the initialized state. . On the other hand, when the power is turned on again after a power failure, the initialization switch signal is turned off so that the game machine is not initialized in order to resume the game as close to the gaming state as possible before the power failure. Is set.

  When the initialization switch signal is set to OFF (result of S2109 is “N”), the game control device 500 checks whether the data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal (S2110). ), It is determined whether or not to recover from a power failure (S2111). More specifically, the power outage inspection area includes a power outage inspection area 1 and a power outage inspection area 2. The power failure inspection area 1 stores power failure inspection area check data 1, and the power failure inspection area 2 stores power failure inspection area check data 2. In the processing of S2110 and S2111, it is checked whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 1 stored in the power failure inspection area 1 is normal, and further, the power failure inspection area check data 2 stored in the power failure inspection area 2 is normal. Check if it exists.

  When it is determined that the power failure inspection area check data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal (the result of S2111 is “Y”), the game control device 500 performs a check to calculate verification data called a checksum. Sum calculation processing is executed (S2112).

  Then, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the checksum is normal by comparing the checksum value calculated in the checksum calculation process with the checksum value calculated when the power is turned off. (S2113).

  On the other hand, the game control device 500 checks if the initialization switch signal is set to ON (the result of S2109 is “Y”), and the value of the power failure inspection area is not normal (the result of S2111 is “N”). If the sum is not normal, that is, if the checksum value at power-off does not match the checksum value calculated in S2112 (the result of S2113 is “N”), the initial values of S2132 to S2134 Execute the conversion process. Details of the initialization process will be described later.

  When the checksum value is normal (the result of S2113 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 500 executes the process for restoring the state before the power failure because the power failure process has been executed normally (S2114). ~ S2119). First, clear (initialize) the area in the RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment) in which information for determining whether or not the information at the time of the power failure has been stored normally is stored, The initial value at the time of power failure recovery is saved (S2114). At this time, the area where the checksum is stored is also cleared. Furthermore, an area for storing error-related information and information for monitoring fraud is reset (S2115).

  Next, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the win probability of the special figure variation display game is high when a power failure occurs from the area for storing the game state in the RWM (S2116). If it is determined that the probability is not high (the result of S2116 is “N”), the processing after S2119 is executed.

  When the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is high when the power failure occurs (the result of S2116 is “Y”), the game control device 500 sets the high probability notification flag to ON and sets the high probability notification flag. Save in the area (S2117). Subsequently, the high-probability notification LED (third gaming state indicator 58) provided in the collective display device 50 is set to ON (lighted) (S2118).

  Furthermore, the game control device 500 transmits a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 550 (S2119). The special figure game process number is a number indicating the state of the special figure game, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RWM when a power failure occurs. In this way, by transmitting a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 550, it becomes possible to resume the game in a state as close as possible to the time before the power failure occurs.

  Here, a case where the initialization process is executed will be described. As described above, the initialization process is executed when a gaming machine that has been normally powered off is activated or when it cannot return to the state before the occurrence of a power failure.

  In the initialization process, the game control device 500 first resets (initializes) the work area to be used (S2132). Then, the initial value for power-on is saved in the initialized area (S2133). At this time, a time value corresponding to a period in which external information related to RWM clear is output is set. And the command at the time of power-on is transmitted to the production control device 550 (S2134), and the processing after S2120 is executed.

  When the processing of S2119 or S2134 is completed, the gaming control device 500 activates a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 511 (clock generator). (S2120).

  The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 511. The clock generator includes a frequency dividing circuit that divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 513 and the CTC circuit described above. The timer interrupt signal is a signal for causing the CPU 511a to generate a timer interrupt with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) based on the divided signal. The random number update trigger signal (CTC) is supplied to the random number generation circuit based on the divided signal, and the random number generation circuit serves as a trigger for updating the random number.

  When the CTC circuit is activated, the game control device 500 performs activation setting of the random number generation circuit (S2121). Specifically, the CPU 511a executes processing such as setting a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Further, the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at power-on are saved in predetermined areas of the RWM as initial values (start values) of various initial value random numbers (S2122). . Thereafter, the game control device 500 permits an interrupt (S2123).

  Note that the random number generation circuit in the CPU 511a of the present embodiment is configured such that the initial value of the soft random number register is changed every time the power is turned on, and initial values of various initial value random numbers are based on the initial value of the soft random number register. By setting a value (start value), it becomes possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to acquire illegal random numbers. The various initial value random numbers include, for example, a random number for determining a big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, a big hit symbol random number 2), and a random number for determining a hit of the normal variation display game (win random number).

  Subsequently, the game control apparatus 500 executes an initial value random number update process for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers (S2124). In the present embodiment, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number generated in the random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number are soft random numbers generated by software. Note that the source of various random numbers is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the big hit random number may be a software random number, or the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number may be a hardware random number. .

  Further, after the initial value random number update process is executed, the game control device 500 determines whether or not a power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 300 and read via the port and the data bus is on (S2125). ). At this time, the power failure monitoring signal may be checked a plurality of times.

  When the power failure monitoring signal is not on, that is, when there is no power failure (the result of S2125 is “N”), the game control device 500 executes the initial value random number update processing of S2124 again, and the initial value random number update processing. Is repeatedly executed (loop processing).

  Further, by permitting an interrupt (S2123) before the initial value random number update process (S2124), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process can be preferentially executed. Become. Accordingly, since the timer interrupt process cannot be executed until the execution of the initial value random number update process is completed, it is possible to avoid a shortage of time for executing various processes included in the interrupt process.

  In the initial value random number update process (S2124), the initial value random number update process may be executed by a timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. However, when the initial value random number update process is executed in the timer interrupt process, an interrupt is issued during the initial value random number update process in the main process in order to avoid executing the initial value random number update process in both processes. It is prohibited to release the interrupt after updating the initial random number. However, if the initial value random number update process is not executed in the timer interrupt process and the initial value random number update process is executed only in the main process as in this embodiment, the interrupt can be canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is no problem, and there is an advantage that the main processing is simplified.

  On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON (the result of S2125 is “Y”), the game control device 500 regards that a power failure has occurred and executes the process when the power failure occurs (S2126 to S2126). S2131). At this time, when it is checked a plurality of times whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON, the process of S2125 is executed for the set number of times.

  When a power failure occurs, the game control device 500 first prohibits interruption (S2126) and sets all output ports to off (S2127). Thereafter, the power failure recovery inspection area check data is saved in the power failure recovery inspection area (S2128). Specifically, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 1, and further, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 2.

  Further, the game control device 500 executes a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum when the RWM is powered off (S2129), and saves (saves) the calculated checksum value in the checksum area of the RWM ( S2130). Finally, access to the RWM is prohibited so that the contents of the RWM are not changed (S2131), and the system waits until the gaming machine 1 is turned off. In this way, by saving check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating and storing the checksum at the time of power-off, the information stored in the RWM before power-off is correctly backed up. It is possible to determine when the power is turned on again.

  Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of timer interrupt processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The timer interrupt process is started when a periodic (for example, 1 millisecond cycle) timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 511a.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, the game control device 500 first saves the register by moving the value held in the predetermined register to the RWM (S2201). In this embodiment, a Z80 microcomputer is used as the game microcomputer. The Z80 microcomputer has a front register and a back register, and the processing in S2201 can be implemented by saving the value held in the front register to the back register.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes input processing for receiving input signals from various sensors and switches input via the input unit 520 and reading the state of each input port (S2202). The various sensors include a start port 1 switch 37d, a start port 2 switch 38d, a conventional gate switch 34a, a count switch 42d, and the like. In the input process, the input information is confirmed by performing chattering removal or the like on the input signal.

  Furthermore, the game control device 500 executes output processing for transmitting output data related to game control set in various processes to the effect control device 550 and the payout control device 580 (S2203). The output data is information for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid, and the solenoids to be controlled include, for example, a big prize opening solenoid (SOL) 42b and a general electric solenoid (SOL) 38b. The output process also includes a process of outputting game data to an information collecting terminal device (not shown) that collects game data in the gaming machine.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes command transmission processing for transmitting (outputting) the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 550, the payout control device 580, and the like (S2204). Specifically, the effect control device 550 includes a change pattern designation command for specifying the change pattern of the identification information in the special figure change display game, and a power failure recovery command for causing the effect control device 550 to execute the power failure recovery process when the power failure is recovered. Or a prize ball command specifying the number of prize balls to be paid out from the payout device is sent to the payout control device 580.

  Further, the game control device 500 executes a random number update process 1 for updating the jackpot symbol random number 1 and the jackpot symbol random number 2 (S2205), and subsequently uses a variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern in the special diagram variation display game. Random number update processing 2 to be updated is executed (S2206). In random number update processing 1 and random number update processing 2, in order to give randomness to various random numbers, the values of counters corresponding to various random numbers (big hit random number counter, hit random number counter, presentation determination random number counter, etc.) are incremented by one To do.

  After that, the game control device 500 executes a winning port switch / error monitoring process for monitoring various winning port switches and the like, and monitoring errors such as unauthorized opening of a frame (S2207). The various winning port switches include, for example, a starting port 1 switch 37d, a starting port 2 switch 38d, a gate switch 34a, winning port switches 44a to 44n, and a count switch 42d. In the prize opening switch / error monitoring process, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from these switches. As an error monitoring, the front frame 3 and the glass frame 18 are targeted for unauthorized opening.

  Further, the game control device 500 executes special figure game processing for performing processing related to the special figure variation display game (S2208). The details of the special figure game process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 executes a general game process for performing a process related to the general map display game (S2209).

  Next, the game control device 500 executes a segment LED editing process for controlling the display contents of the segment LED that displays various information related to the display of the special figure change game and the normal figure change display game and the game (S2210). Specifically, the parameters for outputting the results of the special map variation display game and the general map variation display game to the segment LED (for example, the collective display device 50) are edited.

  The game control device 500 checks the detection signals from the magnetic sensor switch 39a and the vibration sensor switch 39b, and executes a magnet error monitoring process for determining whether there is an abnormality (S2211). When the occurrence of an abnormality is detected, a notification sound is output from the speaker 30 or the gaming state LED 29 is turned on to notify the outside.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes an external information editing process for editing various signals output from the external information terminal 508 (S2212).

  Then, the game control device 500 clears the interrupt request and declares the end of the interrupt (S2213). Thereafter, the register temporarily saved in the process of S2201 is restored (S2214), the interrupt and timer interrupt by the prohibited external device are permitted (S2215), the timer interrupt process is terminated, and the main process and other interrupts are interrupted. Return to the previously executed process.

  Next, details of the special game process (S2208) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the special game process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the special figure game process, the input signal is monitored by the start port 1 switch 37d and the start port 2 switch 38d, the whole process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the display of special figures (special symbol, identification symbol, identification information) is set. I do.

  When the special figure game process is started, the game control device 500 first executes a start switch monitoring process for monitoring a winning of the start port 1 switch 37d and the start port 2 switch 38d (S2301).

  In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins at the first start winning port 37 and the second start winning port 38, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and a special variable display game based on the win Processes such as a game result pre-determination that pre-determines a game result based on a winning in a stage before the start of the game.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes a count switch monitoring process (S2302). In the count switch monitoring process, a game ball won in the special variable prize winning device 42 is detected by a count switch 42d provided in the special variable prize winning device 42, and the number of winning game balls is monitored.

  Next, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the special figure game processing timer has already expired or the special figure game processing timer has expired as a result of updating (-1) the special figure game processing timer. Is checked (S2303). The special figure game process timer is set to an initial value when each process (S2309 to S2315) to be branched according to a special figure game process number described later is executed, and in the process of S2303, Decrease the value by 1. The value set as the initial value is a time value until the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is completed. For example, the value is set in the special figure normal process (S2309; special figure game process number “0”). As the value to be set, the time value during which the special symbol is variably displayed in the special figure variation display game is set. Then, when the value of the special figure game processing timer becomes 0, it is determined that the time is up.

  When the special game process timer has not expired (the result of S2304 is “N”), the game control apparatus 500 executes the processes after S2316.

  On the other hand, when the special game process timer expires (the result of S2304 is “Y”), the game control device 500 refers to the special game sequence to be branched to the process corresponding to the special game process number. The branch table is set in the register (S2305). Further, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired based on the table (S2306). Then, the return address after the branch process ends is saved in the stack area (S2307), and the process is branched according to the special figure game process number (S2308).

  When the special figure game process number is “0” (the result of S2308 is “0”), the game control device 500 executes the special figure routine process (S2309). The special chart routine process monitors the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the effects, sets the information necessary to execute the special figure fluctuation processing, etc. Do.

  When the special figure game process number is “1” (the result of S2308 is “1”), the game control apparatus 500 executes the special figure changing process (S2310). In the special figure changing process, the stop display time of the identification information in the special figure changing display game, the setting of information necessary for performing the special figure display process, and the like are performed. Details of the special figure changing process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the special figure game process number is “2” (the result of S2308 is “2”), the game control apparatus 500 executes the special figure display process (S2311). In the special figure display processing, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, a fanfare command is set according to the type of the big hit, or a fanfare time is set according to the big win opening pattern of each big hit. In addition, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing is set. Details of the special figure display processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 26A and 26B.

  When the special figure game process number is “3” (the result of S2308 is “3”), the game control apparatus 500 executes the fanfare / inter-interval process (S2312). In the fanfare / interval processing, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, and the like are performed.

  When the special figure game process number is “4” (the result of S2308 is “4”), the game control apparatus 500 executes a special winning opening opening process (S2313). The processing during opening of the big prize opening is necessary to set an interval command if the big hit round is not the final round, while setting the command of the big hit end screen if the big round is the final round, or to perform the big prize opening remaining ball processing Set information.

  When the special figure game process number is “5” (the result of S2308 is “5”), the game control apparatus 500 executes the big winning opening remaining ball process (S2314). In the winning ball remaining ball processing, when the big hit round is the final round, the time for the remaining ball in the big winning mouth to be discharged is set, or the information necessary to perform the big hit end processing is set Or

  In the winning prize remaining ball process, information necessary for updating the special symbol process timer and performing the fanfare / interval process or the big hit end process is set. In addition, it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the grand prize opening has elapsed or whether a predetermined number (predetermined number) of game balls have been won in the big prize opening, and the opening / closing door 42a is closed when any of the conditions is satisfied. To do. After this is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds, the special figure game process number is set to 6.

  When the special figure game process number is “6” (the result of S2308 is “6”), the game control apparatus 500 executes a big hit end process (S2315). In the big hit end processing, information necessary for performing the special figure routine processing in S2309 is set. Details of the jackpot end process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After that, the game control device 500 prepares a table for controlling the variation of symbols in the special figure 1 display 51 (S2316). Subsequently, the symbol fluctuation control process related to the special figure 1 display 51 is executed (S2317).

  Further, the game control device 500 prepares a table for controlling the variation of symbols in the special figure 2 display 52 (S2318). Subsequently, the symbol fluctuation control process related to the special figure 2 display 52 is executed (S2319).

  Next, the details of the special figure changing process (S2310) in the special figure game process described above will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the special figure changing process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game control device 500 first loads symbol information from the symbol information area (S2401). Further, it is checked whether or not the loaded symbol information is off symbol information (S2402, S2403).

  When the symbol information is out of the symbol information (the result of S2403 is “Y”), the game control device 500 executes a special symbol stop time pointer setting process (S2404). In the special figure stop time pointer setting process, the special symbol stop display time after the special figure variation display game is set according to the power transmission support state, the special figure stop information setting value, and the like. Details of the special figure stop time pointer setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when the symbol information is jackpot symbol information (the result of S2403 is “N”), the game control device 500 sets a special symbol stop time pointer for the jackpot (S2405). The special figure stop time pointer is a pointer that points to a record in the special figure stop time table shown in FIG.

  When the process of S2404 or S2405 ends, the game control device 500 sets a special figure stop time table for setting the time during which the special symbol is stopped after the special figure variation display game is executed (S2406). The details of the special figure stop time table are as described in FIG.

  Then, the game control device 500 acquires the special figure stop time based on the set special figure stop time table and the special figure stop time pointer set in the process of S2404 or S2405 (S2407). Further, the special figure stop time acquired in the special figure game processing timer area is saved (S2408).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 sets the process number to “2” (S2409). The process number is used for branching the process in the special figure game process. When “2” is set in the process number, the special figure display process is executed when the special figure game process is executed next. The game control device 500 saves the set process number in the special figure game process number area (S2410).

  Thereafter, the game control device 500 saves a signal related to the end of the special figure 1 change in the test signal output data area (S2411), and further saves a signal related to the end of the special figure 2 change in the test signal output data area (S2412).

  In addition, the game control device 500 saves the control timer initial value in the symbol determination number signal control timer area (S2413). Further, the stop flag is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (S2414), and the stop flag is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (S2415). When the process of S2415 is completed, the process returns to the special game process.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of special figure stop time pointer setting processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. In the special figure stop time pointer setting process, as described above, a special figure stop time pointer for specifying the stop display time is set based on the power transmission support state or the like. As described above, this process is executed when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of sync.

  First, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the power transmission support is in progress (the power transmission support is present) (S2501). When the power transmission support is in progress (result of S2501 is “Y”), the special figure stop information is checked (S2502), whether the value of the special figure stop information is “3”, that is, the special figure change It is determined whether or not to extend the stop time of the special symbol of the display game (S2503).

  When the value of the special figure stop information is “3” (the result of S2503 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 500 provides a special figure stop time pointer corresponding to the case where the value of the special figure stop information is “3”. Is set (S2504).

  On the other hand, when the game control device 500 is not supporting ordinary power (the result of S2501 is “N”) or the value of the special figure stop information is not “3” (the result of S2503 is “N”), It is checked whether the latter half change number is a change number without reach (S2505). Then, it is determined whether or not a variation pattern without reach has been selected in the special figure variation display game to be executed (S2506).

  The game control device 500 stops the special figure when the reach does not occur when the reach-less fluctuation pattern is selected in the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (the result of S2506 is “Y”). A time pointer is selected (S2507). The special figure stop time pointer in this case corresponds to the case where the value of the special figure stop information is “1”.

  On the other hand, when the reach variation pattern is selected in the special figure variation display game to be executed (the result of S2506 is “N”), the game control apparatus 500 performs the special feature when the reach occurs. The figure stop time pointer is selected (S2508). The special figure stop time pointer in this case corresponds to the case where the value of the special figure stop information is “2”.

  Next, the details of the special figure display process (S2311) in the special figure game process described above will be described. FIG. 26A is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the first half of the special figure display processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 26B is a flowchart illustrating a procedure in the latter half of the special figure display processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game control device 500 first loads the big hit flag 2 set in the RWM big hit flag 2 area when the special figure 2 variable display game is a big hit (S2601), and clears the big hit flag 2 area (S2602). .

  Next, the game control device 500 checks the loaded jackpot flag 2 (S2603) and determines whether or not it is a jackpot (S2604). If it is determined that the game is a big hit (the result of S2604 is “Y”), the RWM big hit flag 1 area is cleared (S2610). Further, a test signal related to the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) of the special figure 2 variable display game is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (S2611).

  On the other hand, when the game control device 500 checks the big hit flag 2 and determines that it is not a big hit (the result of S2604 is “N”), the game control device 500 loads the big hit flag 1 set in the RWM big hit flag 1 area. (S2605). When the big hit flag 1 is set in the big hit flag 1 area, the special figure 1 variable display game is a big hit. Further, the RWM jackpot flag 1 area is cleared (S2606).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 checks the loaded jackpot flag 1 (S2607) and determines whether or not it is a jackpot (S2608). If it is determined that the game is a big hit (the result of S2608 is “Y”), a test signal relating to the start of the big hit (special figure 1 big hit) of the special figure 1 variable display game is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM. (S2609).

  When the process for saving the test signal for the special figure 1 jackpot (S2609) or the process for saving the test signal for the special figure 2 jackpot (S2611) is completed, the game control device 500 sets the round number upper limit value table. (S2612).

  Next, the game control device 500 acquires the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit determination flag (S2613), and saves the round number upper limit value in the round number upper limit area of the RWM (S2614). Subsequently, a round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit determination flag is acquired (S2615), and the round LED point is saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (S2616).

  Next, the game control device 500 prepares a probability information command corresponding to information with a low probability of being a hit result in the general map variable display game and the special map variable display game (S2617), and performs command setting processing. Execute (S2618).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 loads the symbol information corresponding to the stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game to be executed from the symbol information area (S2619). Then, a fanfare command corresponding to the loaded symbol information is prepared (S2620), and command setting processing is executed (S2621). Since the output fanfare differs depending on the type of jackpot (for example, 15R probability variation jackpot and 15R normal jackpot), the corresponding fanfare command is set to be transmitted to the effect control device 550.

  After that, the game control device 500 loads and prepares a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information related to the (decoration) special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 48 from the decoration special figure command area of the RWM. (S2622), command setting processing for the decoration special figure command is executed (S2623).

  Next, the game control device 500 loads the big prize opening information determination flag and saves a signal corresponding to the big prize opening information determination flag in the external information output data area of the RWM (S2624).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 saves a signal corresponding to the probability state of the hit result in the normal map variable display game and the special map variable display game in the external information output data area of the RWM (S2625). Further, a fanfare time corresponding to the special winning opening release information determination flag is set (S2626), and the fanfare time is saved in the special game process timer area (S2627).

  Thereafter, the game control device 500 resets the number of illegal winnings to the special winning opening (S2628), and saves the illegal monitoring period non-periodic flag to the large winning opening illegal monitoring period flag (S2629).

  Then, the game control device 500 executes the fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1 for shifting to the fanfare / interval process (S2630), and ends the special figure display process. Details of the fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, if the game control device 500 checks the big hit flag 1 and determines that it is not a big hit (the result of S2608 is “N”), the game control device 500 determines whether or not the power transmission support is in progress (S2630). When the power transmission support is not in progress, that is, when the power transmission support status is pattern 0 (the result of S2630 is “N”), the specific game is not being executed, so the special figure normal processing transition setting processing 1 is executed. (S2631). Details of the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In addition, the game control device 500 is in a state where a specific game is being executed when the normal power support is in progress, that is, when the general power support state is patterns 1 to 3 (the result of S2630 is “Y”). The specific game fluctuation frequency is decremented by 1 and updated (S2632). Further, it is determined whether or not the special figure probability state is a high probability, that is, whether or not the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is a high probability (S2633).

  When the special figure probability state is not a high probability (the result of S2633 is “N”), the game control device 500 branches the process according to the value of the state determination information (S2634). If the value of the state determination information is “1”, the general power support state switching process 1 is executed (S2634). If the value of the state determination information is “2”, the general power support state switching process 2 is executed (S2635). If the value of the state determination information is “3”, the general power support state switching process 3 is performed. Execute (S2636). Details of the general power support state switching process 1 will be described later with reference to FIG. Similarly, details of the general power support state switching process 2 will be described later with reference to FIG. 30, and details of the general power support state switching process 3 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when the special figure probability state has a high probability (the result of S2633 is “Y”), the game control device 500 branches the process according to the value of the state determination information (S2637). If the value of the state determination information is “1”, the general power support state switching process 10 is executed (S2638). Further, when the value of the state determination information is “2”, the general power support state switching process 20 is executed (S2639), and when the value of the state determination information is “3”, the general power support state switching process 30 is performed. It executes (S2640). Details of the general power support state switching process 10 will be described later with reference to FIG. Similarly, details of the general power support state switching process 20 will be described later with reference to FIG. 33, and details of the general power support state switching process 30 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1 executes a fanfare / interval process (S2312 in FIG. 23) for outputting a fanfare sound or the like from the speaker 30 or outputting an image to the display device 48 during a round interval. Set the information necessary to

  The game control device 500 first sets the process number to “3” in order to execute the fanfare / interval process (S2701). Then, the process number set in the special figure game process number area is saved (S2702). Thus, by setting the process number to “3”, the fanfare / interval process is executed in the special figure game process.

  Next, the game control device 500 saves a signal related to the start of the big hit in the external information output data area (S2703). By saving information such as a signal relating to the start of jackpot in the external information output data area, information is transmitted to the information collecting terminal and the game hall internal management device installed in the game shop via the external information terminal 508.

  Further, the game control device 500 saves a signal related to the end of the high probability state (special figure high probability state) and the short time state (specific game state) in the test signal output data area (S2704). By saving the information in the test signal output data area, the information is transmitted to an inspection device or the like connected to the gaming machine 1.

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 resets (clears) the big prize opening illegal prize number area in which the number of game balls determined to have been illegally won in the big prize opening is stored (S2705). Furthermore, since it is before the start of the fanfare / interval process, the number of rounds in the special game is set to 0 and reset (S2706).

  The gaming control device 500 further saves the low probability number in the gaming state display number area in order to display a low probability state in a not-shown gaming state display number display area (S2707). Then, a flag for setting a low probability of winning the normal figure display game in the normal game mode flag area and no normal power support is saved (S2708).

  The game control device 500 resets the variation symbol determination flag area (S2709), and further resets the high probability notification flag area (S2710). Subsequently, a special figure low probability flag indicating that the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is low is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (S2711).

  The game control device 500 saves the probability information command (low probability) in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (S2712). Then, the specific game fluctuation frequency area for storing the number of times of execution of the specific game after the big hit (after the special game state) (the number of times of execution of the variable display game for which ordinary power support is continued) is reset (S2713). Furthermore, the special effect information area for distribution is reset (S2714).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The special figure normal process transition setting process 1 is a process for executing the special figure normal process when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of the special figure display process.

  First, the game control device 500 sets the process number to 0 in order to execute the special figure routine process (S2801). Then, the process number set in the special figure game process number area is saved (S2802).

  The game control device 500 further resets the variable symbol determination flag area (S2803), and saves the flag during the fraud monitoring period in the special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (S2804). This is because the special game is not executed when the special figure routine process is executed, and the game ball that has won the big winning opening at this time is determined to be an illegal prize.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the general power support state switching process 1 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The general power support state switching process 1 is a process executed when the special figure probability state is low and the state determination information is 1.

  The game control device 500 first checks the ordinary power support flag saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (S2901). Then, it is determined whether or not the ordinary power support 1 flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (S2902). The ordinary power support 1 flag is a flag indicating that the ordinary power support state is pattern 1.

  When the ordinary power support 1 flag is saved in the normal game mode flag area (result of S2902 is “Y”), the game control device 500 executes the number of executions of the pattern 1 in which the number of specific game fluctuations is set in advance. It is checked whether or not (pattern 1 set number) matches (S2903), and it is determined whether or not they match (S2904). Referring to FIG. 7A, the number of patterns 1 set corresponds to 30 times.

  The game control device 500 sets the process number to “0” in order to execute the special figure routine process when the specific game variation count matches the pattern 1 set count (the result of S2904 is “Y”). (S2905). Further, the process number “0” set in the special figure game process number area is saved (S2906).

  The game control device 500 saves information indicating that the winning probability of the normal variation display game is high in the normal game mode flag area, and a general power support 2 flag for setting the general power support state to pattern 2 (S2907). Subsequently, the variable symbol determination flag area is reset (S2908), and the special effect information area for distribution is reset (S2909).

  When the number of specific game fluctuations does not match the number of patterns 1 set (the result of S2904 is “N”), the game control device 500 continues the special power support for pattern 1 so 1 is executed (S2910).

  On the other hand, in the game control apparatus 500, when the ordinary power support 1 flag is not saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (the result of S2902 is “N”), the ordinary power support 2 flag is saved. Therefore, it is checked whether or not the number of specific game fluctuations matches the preset number of executions of pattern 2 (the number of patterns 2 set) (S2911), and it is determined whether or not they match (S2912). At this time, referring to FIG. 7A, the number of pattern 2 settings corresponds to 40 times.

  When the number of specific game fluctuations matches the number of pattern 2 settings (the result of S2912 is “Y”), the game control device 500 executes a process for ending the specific game. Specifically, first, the process number is set to “0” in order to execute the special figure normal process (S2913), and the process number “0” set in the special figure game process number area is saved (S2914). . Further, in order to display a low probability state in a game state display number display area (not shown), a low probability number is saved in the game state display number area (S2915).

  The game control device 500 saves information indicating that the winning probability of the normal variation display game is low in the normal game mode flag area, and the flag for no general power support (S2916). Further, the special figure low probability flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (S2917), and the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (S2918). Subsequently, the variable symbol determination flag area is reset (S2919), and the special effect information area for distribution is reset (S2920).

  Finally, the game control device 500 saves a signal relating to the end of time reduction in the external information output data area and the test signal output data area (S2921, S2922).

  In addition, when the number of specific game fluctuations and the number of pattern 2 settings do not match (the result of S2912 is “N”), the game control device 500 continues the special power support for pattern 2 so The setting process 1 is executed (S2923).

  FIG. 30A is a flowchart illustrating the first half of the procedure of the general power support state switching processing 2 according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 30B is a flowchart illustrating the second half of the procedure of the power transmission support state switching process 2 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The general power support state switching process 2 is a process executed when the special figure probability state is low and the state determination information is 2.

  The game control device 500 first checks the ordinary power support flag saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (S3001). Then, it is determined whether or not the ordinary power support 1B flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (S3002). The power transmission support 1B flag is a flag indicating that the power transmission support state is pattern 1. When the state determination information is 2, it indicates that the specific game B-2 is being executed.

  When the ordinary power support 1B flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (the result of S3002 is “Y”), the game control device 500 executes the number of executions of the pattern 1B in which the number of specific game fluctuations is set in advance. It is checked whether or not (pattern 1 set number) matches (S3003), and it is determined whether or not they match (S3004). Referring to FIG. 7A, the number of patterns 1B set corresponds to 50 times.

  The game control device 500 sets the process number to “0” in order to execute the special figure routine process when the specific game variation count matches the pattern 1 set count (the result of S3004 is “Y”). (S3005). Further, the process number “0” set in the special figure game process number area is saved (S3006).

  The game control device 500 saves information indicating that the winning probability of the normal variation display game is high in the normal game mode flag area, and a general power support 2B flag for setting the general power support state to pattern 2. (S3007). Subsequently, the variable symbol determination flag area is reset (S3008), and the special effect information area for distribution is reset (S3009).

  When the number of specific game fluctuations does not match the number of pattern 1 settings (the result of S3004 is “N”), the game control device 500 continues the special power support for pattern 1, so 1 is executed (S3010).

  On the other hand, when the power transmission support 1B flag is not saved in the normal game mode flag area (result of S3002 is “N”), the game control device 500 determines whether or not the power transmission support 2B flag is saved. Is determined (S3011). If the power transmission support 2B flag is saved (the result of S3011 is “Y”), it is determined whether or not the number of specific game fluctuations matches the number of executions of the pattern 2B set in advance (pattern 2 setting number). It is checked (S3012) and it is determined whether or not they match (S3013). When the power transmission support 2B flag is saved, the specific game B-2 is being executed. At this time, referring to FIG. 7A, the number of patterns 2B set corresponds to 70 times.

  When the specific game variation count matches the pattern 2B setting count (the result of S3013 is “Y”), the game control device 500 executes a process for ending the specific game. Specifically, first, the process number is set to “0” in order to execute the special figure normal process (S3014), and the process number “0” set in the special figure game process number area is saved (S3015). . Further, in order to display a low probability state in a game state display number display area (not shown), the number at the low probability is saved in the game state display number area (S3016).

  The game control device 500 saves information indicating that the winning probability of the normal variation display game is low in the normal game mode flag area, and a flag for no general power support (S3017). Further, the special figure low probability flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (S3018), and the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (S3019). Subsequently, the variable symbol determination flag area is reset (S3020), and the special effect information area for distribution is reset (S3021).

  Finally, the game control device 500 saves a signal related to the end of the time reduction in the external information output data area and the test signal output data area (S3022, S3023).

  In addition, when the number of specific game fluctuations does not match the number of pattern 2 settings (the result of S3023 is “N”), the game control device 500 continues the special power support for pattern 2, so The setting process 1 is executed (S3024).

  On the other hand, in the game control device 500, when the ordinary power support 2B flag is not saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (the result of S3011 is “N”), the specific game B-1 is being executed, Since the power support 2A flag is saved, it is checked whether or not the number of specific game fluctuations matches the preset number of executions of pattern 2 (the number of patterns 2A set) (S3025). Determination is made (S3026). Referring to FIG. 7A, the number of patterns 2A set corresponds to 70 times.

  When the specific game variation count matches the pattern 2A set count (the result of S3025 is “Y”), the game control device 500 executes a process for ending the specific game. Specifically, first, the process number is set to “0” in order to execute the special figure normal process (S3027), and the process number “0” set in the special figure game process number area is saved (S3028). . Further, in order to display a low probability state in a game state display number display area (not shown), a low probability number is saved in the game state display number area (S3029).

  The game control device 500 saves information indicating that the win probability of the normal variation display game is low in the normal game mode flag area, and a flag for no general power support (S3030). Further, the special figure low probability flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (S3031), and the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area upon power failure recovery (S3032). Subsequently, the variable symbol determination flag area is reset (S3033), and the special effect information area for distribution is reset (S3034).

  Finally, the game control apparatus 500 saves a signal related to the end of the time reduction in the external information output data area and the test signal output data area (S3035, S3036).

  In addition, when the number of specific game fluctuations does not match the number of patterns 2A set (the result of S3026 is “N”), the game control device 500 continues the special power support for pattern 2, and therefore shifts to the special figure normal processing. The setting process 1 is executed (S3037).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the general power support state switching process 3 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The general electric power support state switching process 3 is a process executed when the special figure probability state is a low probability and the state determination information is 3.

  The game control device 500 first checks the ordinary power support flag saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (S3101). Then, it is determined whether or not the ordinary power support 2A flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (S3102). The power transmission support 2A flag is a flag indicating that the power transmission support state is pattern 2. When the state determination information is 3, it indicates that the specific game C-1 is being executed.

  When the power transmission support 2A flag is saved in the normal game mode flag area (the result of S3102 is “Y”), the game control device 500 executes the number of executions of the pattern 2A in which the number of specific game fluctuations is set in advance. It is checked whether or not (pattern 2A set number) matches (S3103), and it is determined whether or not they match (S3104). Referring to FIG. 7A, the number of patterns 2A set corresponds to 100 times.

  When the specific game variation count matches the pattern 2A set count (the result of S3103 is “Y”), the game control device 500 executes a process for ending the specific game. Specifically, first, the process number is set to “0” in order to execute the special figure normal process (S3105), and the process number “0” set in the special figure game process number area is saved (S3106). . Further, in order to display a low probability state in a game state display number display area (not shown), the number at the low probability is saved in the game state display number area (S3107).

  The game control device 500 saves information indicating that the winning probability of the normal variation display game is low in the normal game mode flag area, and a flag indicating that there is no general power support (S3108). Further, the special figure low probability flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (S3109), and the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (S3110). Subsequently, the variable symbol determination flag area is reset (S3111), and the special effect information area for distribution is reset (S3112).

  Finally, the game control device 500 saves a signal related to the end of time reduction in the external information output data area and the test signal output data area (S3113, S3114).

  In addition, when the number of specific game fluctuations does not match the number of patterns 2A set (the result of S3104 is “N”), the game control device 500 continues the special power support for pattern 2 and shifts to the special figure normal processing. The setting process 1 is executed (S3117).

  On the other hand, in the game control device 500, when the ordinary power support 2A flag is not saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (the result of S3102 is “N”), the specific game C-2 is being executed, Since the power support 2B flag is saved, it is checked whether or not the number of specific game fluctuations matches the preset number of executions of pattern 2 (S3115), and it is determined whether or not they match (S3116). Referring to FIG. 7A, the number of patterns 2B set corresponds to five times.

  When the number of specific game fluctuations matches the number of pattern 2B settings (the result of S3116 is “Y”), the game control device 500 executes the processes after S3105 in order to end the specific game. If the number of specific game fluctuations does not match the number of patterns 2B set (the result of S3116 is “N”), the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 is executed in order to continue the power transmission support of pattern 2. (S3117).

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the general power support state switching process 10 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The general electric power support state switching process 10 is a process executed when the special figure probability state has a high probability and the state determination information is 1.

  The game control device 500 first checks the ordinary power support flag saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (S3201). Then, it is determined whether or not the ordinary power support 1 flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (S3202). The ordinary power support 1 flag indicates that the ordinary power support state is pattern 1. When the state determination information is 1, the specific game a-1 is always executed.

  When the ordinary power support 1 flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (result of S3202 is “Y”), the game control device 500 executes the number of executions of the pattern 1 in which the number of specific game fluctuations is set in advance. It is checked whether or not (pattern 1 set number) matches (S3203), and it is determined whether or not they match (S3204). Referring to FIG. 7B, the number of patterns 1 set corresponds to 30 times.

  The game control device 500 sets the process number to “0” in order to execute the special figure routine process when the specific game fluctuation count matches the pattern 1 set count (the result of S3204 is “Y”). (S3205). Further, the process number “0” set in the special figure game process number area is saved (S3206).

  The game control device 500 saves information indicating that the winning probability of the normal variation display game is high in the normal game mode flag area, and a general power support 2 flag for setting the general power support state to pattern 2 (S3207). Subsequently, since the pattern 2 is set as the general power support state until the special figure variation display game is the next big hit, the specific game variation frequency area is reset (S3208). Further, the variable symbol determination flag area is reset (S3209), and the special effect information area for distribution is reset (S3210).

  When the number of specific game fluctuations and the number of patterns 1 set do not match (the result of S3204 is “N”), the game control device 500 continues the special power support for pattern 1 so 1 is executed (S3211).

  In addition, in the game control device 500, when the ordinary power support 1 flag is not saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (the result of S3202 is “N”), the ordinary power support 2 flag is saved and remains as it is. In order to continue the public power support of pattern 2, special figure normal process transition setting process 1 is executed (S3211).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the general power support state switching process 20 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The general electric power support state switching process 20 is a process executed when the special figure probability state is a high probability and the state determination information is 2.

  The game control device 500 first checks the ordinary power support flag saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (S3301). Then, it is determined whether or not the ordinary power support 1 flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (S3302). The power transmission support 1B flag is a flag indicating that the power transmission support state is pattern 1. When the state determination information is 2, it indicates that the specific game b-2 is being executed.

  When the ordinary power support 1B flag is saved in the usual game mode flag area (result of S3302 is “Y”), the game control device 500 executes the number of executions of the pattern 1 in which the number of specific game fluctuations is set in advance. It is checked whether or not (pattern 1B setting number) matches (S3303), and it is determined whether or not they match (S3304). Referring to FIG. 7B, the number of patterns 1B set corresponds to 50 times.

  The game control device 500 sets the process number to “0” in order to execute the special figure routine process when the specific game variation count matches the pattern 1B set count (the result of S3304 is “Y”). (S3305). Further, the process number “0” set in the special figure game process number area is saved (S3306).

  The game control device 500 saves information indicating that the winning probability of the normal variation display game is high in the normal game mode flag area, and a general power support 2 flag for setting the general power support state to pattern 2 (S3307). Subsequently, since the pattern 2 is set as the general power support state until the next special figure variation display game is a big hit, the specific game variation frequency area is reset (S3308). Further, the variable symbol determination flag area is reset (S3309), and the special effect information area for distribution is reset (S3310).

  When the number of specific game fluctuations does not match the number of patterns 1B set (the result of S3304 is “N”), the game control device 500 continues the special power support for pattern 1 as it is, so Process 1 is executed (S3311).

  In addition, the game control device 500 continues without changing the ordinary power support when the ordinary power support 1 flag is not saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (the result of S3302 is “N”). The special figure normal process transition setting process 1 is executed (S3311).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the general power support state switching process 30 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The general electric power support state switching process 30 is a process executed when the special figure probability state has a high probability and the state determination information is 3.

  The game control device 500 first checks the ordinary power support flag saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (S3401). Then, it is determined whether or not the ordinary power support 2B flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (S3402). The power transmission support 2B flag is a flag indicating that the power transmission support state is pattern 2, and when the state determination information is 3, it indicates that the specific game c-2 is being executed.

  When the power transmission support 2B flag is saved in the normal game mode flag area (result of S3402 is “Y”), the game control device 500 executes the number of executions of the pattern 2 in which the number of specific game fluctuations is set in advance. It is checked whether or not it matches (set number of patterns 2B) (S3403), and it is determined whether or not they match (S3404). Referring to FIG. 7B, the number of patterns 2B set corresponds to 5 times.

  The game control device 500 sets the process number to “0” in order to execute the special figure routine process when the specific game variation count matches the pattern 2B set count (the result of S3404 is “Y”). (S3405). Further, the process number “0” set in the special figure game process number area is saved (S3406).

  The game control device 500 saves information indicating that the winning probability of the normal variation display game is high in the normal game mode flag area, and a general power support 3 flag for setting the general power support state to pattern 3. (S3407). Subsequently, since the pattern 3 is set as the general power support state until the next special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the specific game fluctuation frequency area is reset (S3408). Further, the variable symbol determination flag area is reset (S3409), and the special effect information area for distribution is reset (S3410).

  When the number of specific game fluctuations does not match the number of pattern 2B settings (the result of S3404 is “N”), the game control device 500 continues the special power support of pattern 2 as it is, so Process 1 is executed (S3411).

  In addition, the game control device 500 continues without changing the ordinary power support when the ordinary power support 2B flag is not saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (the result of S3402 is “N”). The special figure normal process transition setting process 1 is executed (S3411).

  Next, the details of the jackpot ending process (S2315) in the special figure game process described above will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of a jackpot end process according to the first embodiment of this invention. In the big hit end process, a game state after the big hit state ends, that is, a specific game is set.

  First, the game control device 500 checks whether or not the probability variation determination flag stored in the probability variation determination flag area is a high probability entry flag (S3501), and whether or not the special figure probability state after the end of the big hit has a high probability. It is determined whether or not (S3502).

  When the special figure probability state after the big hit ends becomes a high probability (state) (the result of S3502 is “Y”), the game control device 500 executes the processing from S3503 to S3510.

  The game control device 500 first saves a signal related to the start of the high probability state in an external information output data area for transmission to a game hall internal management device (not shown) (S3503). Further, a signal related to the start of the high probability state is saved in the test signal output data area in order to transmit it to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 591 (S3504). Further, in order to display a high probability state in a game state display number display area (not shown), a number corresponding to the high probability state is saved in the game state display number area (S3505).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 acquires a corresponding ordinary power support flag based on the state determination information and the jackpot symbol (S3506). Further, a flag indicating that there is a high probability of winning the normal map change display game and there is a general power support is saved in the normal game mode flag area (S3507). Further, a special figure high probability flag indicating that the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is high probability is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (S3508), and the probability information command (high probability) is displayed in the transmission command area upon power failure recovery. ) Is saved (S3509).

  Then, the game control device 500 saves the initial value of the specific game variation frequency based on the state determination information and the jackpot symbol in the specific game variation frequency area (S3510). The initial value of the specific game change count indicates the timing at which the normal power support state is switched first. For example, when a big hit occurs with a probability variation symbol whose state determination information is “1”, the specific game a-1 is executed after the big hit. At this time, referring to FIG. 7B, the initial value of the specific game variation number is 30 times.

  On the other hand, when the special figure probability state after the big hit is not high (the result of S3502 is “N”), the game control device 500 executes the processing from S3511 to S3518.

  First, the game control device 500 saves a signal related to the start of the short time state in an external information output data area for transmission to a game hall internal management device (not shown) (S3511). The short-time state corresponds to a state in which the special figure probability state is low and there is a general power support. Further, a signal related to the start of the short-time state is saved in the test signal output data area in order to transmit it to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 591 (S3512). Further, a number corresponding to the time reduction state is saved in the game state display number area in order to display that it is in the time reduction state in a game state display number display area (not shown) (S3513).

Subsequently, the game control device 500 acquires a corresponding ordinary power support flag based on the state determination information and the jackpot symbol (S3514). Further, a flag indicating that there is a high probability of winning the normal-game variable display game and that there is a general-purpose support is saved in the normal-game mode flag area (S3515). Further, a special figure high probability flag indicating that the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is low is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (S3516), and the probability information command (short time) is transmitted in the power transmission restoration command area. Is saved (S3517). Then, the initial value of the specific game fluctuation frequency based on the state determination information and the jackpot symbol is saved in the specific game fluctuation frequency area (S3518).
For example, when a big hit occurs in a normal symbol with the state determination information “2”, the specific game B-1 or B-2 is executed after the big hit. At this time, referring to FIG. 7A, in the case of the specific game B-1, the initial value of the specific game variation number is 70 times, and in the case of the specific game B-2, the initial value of the specific game variation number is 50 times. Become.

  When the processing of S3510 or S3518 ends, the game control device 500 loads and prepares a probability information command from the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (S3519). Then, in order to transmit the prepared probability information command to the effect control device 550, command setting processing is executed (S3520).

  Further, the game control device 500 acquires a special figure stop information table (FIGS. 17A and 17B) based on the state determination information (S3521). And the special figure stop information 1-3 corresponding to the special figure stop symbol pattern at the time of big hit is acquired (S3522). Then, the acquired special figure stop information 1 to 3 is saved in the special figure stop information area (S3523). Thereafter, the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 is executed (S3524). Details of the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The special figure normal process transition setting process 2 is executed at the end of the jackpot end process, and is a process for executing the special figure normal process in the special figure game process.

  First, the game control device 500 sets the process number to 0 in order to execute the special figure routine process (S3501). Then, the process number set in the special figure game process number area is saved (S3502).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 saves a signal related to the end of the big hit, that is, the end of the special game, in the external information output data area (S3603). Further, a signal relating to the end of the big hit is saved in the test signal output data area (S3604).

  Then, the game control device 500 resets the probability variation determination flag area (S3605), and resets the round LED pointer area indicating the round of the special game (S3606). Next, a fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the special prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area (S3607). Finally, the special effect information area for setting is reset (S3608).

  According to the first embodiment of the present invention, based on the game mode and the special result mode of the variable display game, the general power support state (execution mode of winning assist control) in the specific game is determined. With the diversification of games, it becomes possible to carry out unprecedented ordinary power support, and the interest of the player can be improved.

  According to the first embodiment of the present invention, since the game is diversified by executing a plurality of types of power transmission support, the specific game after the big hit ends becomes monotonous and the player gets bored. This can be prevented.

  According to the first embodiment of the present invention, since the period during which the high support state continues is determined based on the game mode and the special result mode, the mode of the general electric power support in the specific game is diversified, and the game Can be improved. In the first embodiment of the present invention, the execution mode of the general power support is determined based on the game mode and the special result mode. However, the general power system is determined based on either the game mode or the special result mode. The execution mode of support may be determined.

  According to the first embodiment of the present invention, the period during which the high support state continues and the period during which the medium support state continues are determined based on the game mode and the special result mode. Can be further diversified to improve game playability.

  According to the first embodiment of the present invention, the set state determination information is retained even after the end of the specific game, and regardless of the change in the game state, the jackpot symbol ( Since the ordinary power support is executed based on the special result mode), it is possible to prevent the control of the ordinary power support from being excessively complicated.

  According to the first embodiment of the present invention, since the end timing of the general power support is made to correspond to the end of the stop display time, the general power support does not end in the middle of the execution of the special figure variable display game. It is possible to prevent the player from knowing the change timing of the gaming state by the end timing of the electric support.

  According to the first embodiment of the present invention, since the stop display time is extended at the timing when the type of the utility support is switched, it is expected whether or not the medium support state is ended and the high support state is started. A feeling can be given to the player.

  According to the first embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to change the number of times that the stop display time is extended. Therefore, it is expected whether or not the medium support state is ended and the high support state is started. Can be held by the player every time the stop display time is extended.

(Second Embodiment)
In the first embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to recognize the game mode being executed, but the player cannot freely select the game mode. Therefore, the second embodiment is configured to enable the player to select a game mode when starting a new game. Specifically, the game mode is notified while the waiting-for-customer demonstration is being performed, and the game mode is periodically switched, so that the game is started in the game mode when the game ball is won at the start winning opening. With this configuration, the player can select a game mode and start a game.

  Note that the configuration of the gaming machine 1 and the processing during game execution are the same as those in the first embodiment, and only items specific to the second embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating the switching timing of the state determination information according to the second embodiment of this invention.

  When the player stops the game, the customer waiting demonstration is displayed on the display device 48. Referring to FIG. 37, a customer waiting demonstration is started at time t1, and the state determination information is switched from “3” to “1”. Then, at time t2, the state determination information is switched from “1” to “2”. Thereafter, the state determination information is periodically switched. At this time, as shown in FIG. 38, the current state determination information is notified to the state determination information display area 3801 displayed on the display device 48.

  Thereafter, when the player starts the game, the subsequent game is continued with the state determination information at the time (time T) when the game ball first wins the start winning opening. The player can start a game in a specific game mode by referring to the state determination information displayed in the state determination information display area 3801 and timing for winning the game ball at the start winning opening.

  Furthermore, as a modification, the number of overflows in the start memory is measured, and the state determination information is switched when the number of overflows exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 2).

  FIG. 39 is a diagram illustrating the switching timing of the state determination information according to the modification of the second embodiment of this invention.

  In the second embodiment of the present invention, the upper limit of the starting memory number is 4, but the number of game balls won in the starting winning opening in the state where the starting memory number is 4 is counted. In FIG. 39, the state determination information is switched from “3” to “1” when the overflow number becomes two. At this time, as shown in FIG. 40A, the state determination information display area 4001 may be displayed on the display device 48 to notify the state determination information.

  Further, as a modified example in which the state determination information is notified, the middle symbol may be temporarily stopped so as to coincide with the value of the state determination information during the variable display (FIG. 40 (B)). In this case, the state determination information display area 4001 may not be provided.

  Further, as a modified example, the state determination information may be set according to the number of game balls (overflow number) that have won a prize exceeding the upper limit of the number of holds in the start winning opening. For example, the state determination information is set to 1 when the overflow number is 1, the state determination information is set to 2 when the overflow number is 2, and the state determination information is set to 3 when the overflow number is 3 or more. It may be. In addition, when the overflow number is a multiple of 3, the state determination information is 3, when the remainder is divided by 3, the state determination information is 3, and when the overflow number is divided by 3, the remainder is 2. The state determination information may be 2.

  According to the second embodiment of the present invention, a player's operation (technical intervention), such as a player winning a game ball at a start winning opening or intentionally generating an overflow at a predetermined timing, etc. By configuring so that the state determination information can be set, it is possible to change the mode of the ordinary power support in the specific game, and to diversify the game. Furthermore, since it is possible to promote the technical intervention of the player, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

  According to the modification of the second embodiment of the present invention, by controlling to set the mode according to the number of overflows, the player can hit the ball even when the starting memory is at the upper limit. Can be urged. That is, it is possible to suppress the player from stopping the game ball (so-called “stopping”), and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

(Third embodiment)
In the first embodiment of the present invention, the power transmission support state (pattern) is switched after the stop display time has elapsed. However, in the third embodiment of the present invention, at the start of the stop display time. Control to switch the power transmission support status (pattern).

  FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating the switching timing of the general power support state in the specific gaming state according to the third embodiment of this invention.

  In the third embodiment of the present invention, the public power support is switched from pattern 1 (medium support) to pattern 2 (high support) at the start timing of the stop display time. Therefore, the period during which the ordinary power support is in pattern 2 (high support) is extended by the stop display time.

  The third embodiment of the present invention is particularly suitable for a gaming machine configured to execute a special figure 1 variable display game and a special figure 2 variable display game, and to execute the special figure 2 variable display game preferentially. is there. In addition, in a gaming machine that preferentially executes the special figure 2 variable display game, there are cases where it is more advantageous to the player, for example, that a big hit in the special figure 2 variable display game is more likely to be more prone than the special figure 1 variable display game. Many.

  According to the third embodiment of the present invention, since the ordinary power support is switched to the high support state when the stop display time is started, the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is stopped during the stop display time. The opening time can be extended and the number of opening times can be increased. Therefore, it is easy to store the start memory for executing the special figure 2 variable display game, and the rate at which the special figure 2 variable display game advantageous to the player is executed can be increased.

  The embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all points and is not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description of the invention but by the scope of claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 gaming machine 2 body frame (outer frame)
3 Front frame (game frame)
10 gaming board 10a gaming area 18 glass frame (front frame)
34 Normal design start gate (ordinary design start gate)
34a Gate switch (SW)
37 First winning prize opening (starting prize opening)
37d Start port 1 switch 38 Second start prize port (start prize port)
38a Opening and closing member (movable member, starting prize assisting device)
38b Fudenden solenoid (starting prize assisting device)
38d Start port 2 switch 42 Special variable winning device 43 Out port 44 General winning port 46 Center case 48 Display device 50 Collective display device 300 Power supply device 500 Game control device (main board)
510 CPU Unit 511 Game Microcomputer 520 Input Unit 530 Output Unit 550 Production Control Device 551 Main Control Microcomputer (1st CPU)
554 Microcomputer for video control (2nd CPU)
558 VDP (Video Display Processor)
580 Dispensing control device (dispensing board)

Claims (10)

A start prize assisting device that disposes a movable member to be converted into an open state and assists the winning of a game ball to the start prize opening by the movable member;
A variable display device capable of executing a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening,
In a gaming machine capable of giving a player a game value when the result of stopping the variable display game is a special result determined in advance,
A variable display game control means for performing execution control of the variable display game, and capable of deriving any one of a plurality of special result modes as the special result;
Gaming state generation control means capable of generating a plurality of gaming states;
A winning assist control means for performing conversion control of the movable member disposed in the starting winning assist device, and assisting the winning of a game ball to the starting winning opening,
The variable display game control means has derived display time setting means for setting a derived display time for displaying a stop result of the variable display game,
The plurality of gaming states include a normal gaming state in which winning assistance control by the winning assistance control means is executed based on a first set value, and a manner in which winning assistance control by the winning assistance control means is executed in the normal gaming state. Specific gaming states that are more advantageous to the player than
The winning assist control means determines a winning assist control execution mode in the specific gaming state based on the special result manner derived by the variable display game control means, and displays the end timing of the winning assist control in the derived display. A gaming machine characterized by corresponding to the derived display time set by the time setting means. The derived display time setting means includes
Normal derivation display time setting means for setting the normal derivation display time;
Special derivation display time setting means for setting a special derivation display time longer than the normal derivation display time, and
When the stop result does not become the special result for a predetermined specific variable display game, the winning assist control means starts the next variable display game after the specific variable display game is stopped and displayed. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special derivation display time is set as the derivation display time until ending. The winning assistance control means
Second winning assistance for controlling the second winning auxiliary gaming state in which the winning auxiliary control in the specific gaming state is executed based on a second set value, and the execution mode of the winning auxiliary control is more advantageous for the player than the normal gaming state Game control means;
The winning assist control in the specific gaming state is executed based on a third set value, and the third winning assist state is controlled such that the winning assist control execution mode is more advantageous for the player than the second winning assist game state. 3 prize winning auxiliary game control means,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising:   The said 2nd winning assistance game control means determines the period which performs the said 2nd winning assistance game state based on the special result aspect derived | led-out by the said variable display game control means. Game machines.   5. The game according to claim 4, wherein the winning assistance control means executes the third winning assistance game state by the third winning assistance game control means after the second winning assistance game state ends. Machine.   The third prize-winning auxiliary game control means determines a duration of the third prize-winning auxiliary game state to be executed after the second prize-winning auxiliary gaming state based on the special result mode derived by the variable display game control means. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein:   7. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the special derivation display time setting means sets the special derivation display time as a derivation display time of the variable display game that is an end timing of the second winning assist gaming state. .   The special derivation display time setting means determines the number of times the special derivation display time is set in the specific gaming state based on a special result mode derived by the variable display game control means. 8. The gaming machine according to 7. A game mode setting means for setting any one of a plurality of game modes that do not depend on the game state and that have different contents of production,
The winning assist control means is based on the game mode set by the game mode setting means and the special result mode derived by the variable display game control means in the specific game state controlled by the specific game control means. Determine the execution mode of winning assistance control,
The game mode setting means includes:
State determination information setting means for setting state determination information based on the special result mode derived by the variable display game control means;
Game mode execution control means for performing execution control of the game mode corresponding to the state determination information,
9. The state determination information setting unit holds the state determination information set based on the special result mode until a special result mode is derived next. The gaming machine described. A game mode setting means for setting any one of a plurality of game modes that do not depend on the game state and that have different contents of production,
The winning assist control means is based on the game mode set by the game mode setting means and the special result mode derived by the variable display game control means in the specific game state controlled by the specific game control means. Determine the execution mode of winning assistance control,
The game mode setting means includes:
State determination information setting means for setting state determination information based on the special result mode derived by the variable display game control means;
Game mode execution control means for performing execution control of the game mode corresponding to the state determination information,
The state determination information setting means includes state determination information change control means for changing the state determination information set based on the special result mode based on an operation by a player. 8. The gaming machine according to any one of 8.

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