JP5286493B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention comprises an executable variation display device variable display game variably displaying the identification information of the multiple, if the result of the variable display game becomes special result, special for imparting a predetermined game value to the player The present invention relates to a gaming machine that generates games.

Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a gaming machine. In this pachinko machine, in accordance with the winning of a game ball launched in the game area, a variation display game is performed in which a plurality of identification information (symbols) are displayed in a variation on an effect display device such as a liquid crystal display. In connection with the situation, there is a game value such as generating a special game (big hit game). Then, the variable display game results aspect of this the variable display game is known that so as to perform a notification between the made whether the lottery result special aspect (jackpot notice) (e.g., Patent Documents 1).

JP 2002-263291 A

  However, in recent gaming machines, the types of notice effects have become enormous, and it has become difficult to control a desired notice effect to appear at a desired timing from these enormous kinds of notice effects.

An object of the present invention, in the gaming machine for generating a special game for imparting a predetermined game value in Yu technique's, is to allow easy control of the appearance of the desired announcement attraction.

To solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1, beginning on the basis of the passage of the game ball into Doryo zone comprises executable variation display device variable display game variably displaying a plurality of identification information ,
When the variable display game result is a special result, in the gaming machine for generating a special game for imparting a predetermined game value to the player,
A notice effect executing means capable of executing a notice effect for notifying the result of the variable display game during execution of the variable display game;
The notice effect execution means includes:
A notice effect selecting means for selecting which notice effect to execute, a normal notice effect for executing a predetermined notice effect, and a special notice effect having a higher selection rate when the special result is obtained than the normal notice effect. When,
In the variable display game, the period from the start of the variable display of the identification information to the stop is divided into a plurality of blocks in accordance with the timing at which the progress of the variable display game changes. Notice block selection means for selecting whether to execute ,
The special notice effect is pre-determined to be executed individually for each block .

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the period from the start of the variable display of the identification information to the stop in the variable display game is divided into a plurality of blocks in accordance with the timing at which the progress of the variable display game changes. In addition, since it is provided with the notice block selection means for selecting which block the special notice effect is to be executed on, it is possible to easily control the appearance of the desired notice effect. That is, if the special notice effect, which is the notice effect that the player expects most, is executed independently for each of the multiple types of special notice effects, for example, even if the result is out of place, There is a possibility that the notice effect will be executed multiple times. In order to avoid this, if the execution probability of the special notice effect is extremely lowered, the special notice effect is not executed when necessary, and the function as the notice effect is not performed. However, by predetermining the block for executing the special notice effect as in the present invention, for example, it is possible to prevent the special notice effect from being executed a plurality of times when the result is out of order. It is also possible to execute the special notice effect for the first time, and the appearance of the desired notice effect can be easily controlled. In addition, for example, when a result is a special result, it is possible to prevent a special notice effect (so-called premier notice) that is selected with a very low probability from being executed a plurality of times in one variable display game, and the appearance probability is low. It is possible to prevent the value of the special notice effect from deteriorating.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notice block selecting means is
A selection mode determining means for determining a block selection mode for executing the special notice effect based on the result of the variable display game is provided.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the selection mode determining means for determining the selection mode of the block for executing the special notice effect is provided based on the result of the variable display game, the appearance of the desired notice effect is easily controlled. it can. That is, for example, when the result is out of order, the special notice effect can be executed with only one block, and when the result is the special result, the special notice effect can be executed with a plurality of blocks. Can do. As a result, a notice that the possibility of a big hit is very high despite the result being disappointing is given to make the player have excessive expectation, and the reliability of the notice becomes unclear Can be prevented.

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the notice block selecting means is
When the result of the variable display game is not a special result, it is suppressed that the execution of the special notice effect is selected in another block when the execution of the special notice effect is selected in any one block. It is provided with the notice effect suppression means to perform.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the result of the variable display game is not a special result, the notice block selecting means selects another block when execution of the special notice effect is selected in any one block. In addition, since it is provided with the notice effect suppressing means for suppressing the execution of the special notice effect, the appearance of the desired notice effect can be easily controlled. Therefore, special notice effects are announced several times to predict that the possibility of a big hit is very high despite the result being out of order, and it makes the player have excessive expectation and the reliability of the notice It can be prevented from becoming unclear.

According to the present invention can be easily controlled the appearance of announcement attraction of Nozomu Tokoro.

It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating a package display. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of game mode. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an initial value random number update process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a checksum calculation process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating command transmission processing. It is a flow chart for explaining production control command transmission processing. It is a flow chart for explaining production control command output processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating command data output processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure start port switch common process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure pending | holding information determination processing. It is a figure for demonstrating a start opening winning effect design command. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure normal process. It is a figure for demonstrating a fluctuation order flag save area | region. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 1 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a big hit flag 1 setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 1 stop symbol setting processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a stop symbol information setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure information setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a latter half fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fluctuation | variation start information setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating interruption processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the block which performs a notice effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the content of the notice effect. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a notice effect. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a notice distribution process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special notice appearance point determination processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating normal notice appearance point determination processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a notice setting process. It is a figure for demonstrating distribution of a notice effect. It is a figure for demonstrating distribution of a notice effect. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a notice effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the selection probability by the notice effect A lottery table. It is a flowchart for demonstrating notice effect A lottery process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating notice effect B lottery processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating jackpot end processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the selection probability of the special notice in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the notice distribution process in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the change start notice determination process in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the first half fluctuation notice determination process in the gaming machine of the first modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the N reach notice determination process in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating SP reach notice determination processing in the gaming machine of the first modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the notice setting process in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the notice effect B lottery process in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the notice effect A lottery process in the game machine of a 2nd modification.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to a main body frame (outer frame) 11 via a hinge 13 so as to be openable and closable. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame 15 having a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (inner frame) 12.

  Further, an illuminating device (moving light) 16 having a built-in lamp and motor and a lamp (LED) 17 for paying out abnormality notification are provided in the upper part of the glass frame 15. Further, on the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decoration device 18 with a built-in lamp and the like for emitting light for decoration and production, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a for emitting sound (for example, sound effects). Yes. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is also provided below the front frame 12.

  In addition, at the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launcher, and game balls paid out from a ball payout device provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 flow out. There are provided a dish tray outlet 22, a lower dish 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state in which the upper dish 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of a ball striking device, and the like. Further, an effect button 25 having a built-in operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player is provided on the upper edge of the upper plate 21. Further, a key 26 for opening and locking the front frame 12 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.

  In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device directs the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. And fire. Further, when the player operates the effect button 25, an effect or the like in which the player's operation is intervened is performed in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). Can do. Further, on the front surface of the glass frame 15 above the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 27 that is operated when a player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a prepaid card to be discharged from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28 for operating the balance, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided.

  Next, an example of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of the present embodiment. On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. In the game area 32, a center case 40 provided with a display device 41 is disposed substantially at the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41 and is formed to protrude forward from the display surface of the display device 41.

  The display device 41 is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a CRT (CRT). A plurality of pieces of identification information (special symbols), a character that produces a special figure variation display game, a background image that enhances the effect, and the like are displayed in an area (display area) in which an image of the display screen can be displayed. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special diagram variation display game is played. In addition, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen. In addition, at the lower part inside the recess provided in the center case 40, an auxiliary effect device 42a having a full-color LED inside is provided at a position where it can be seen by the player. Yes.

  On the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided. Three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40. In each of the general winning ports 35,..., Winning port switches 35a to 35n (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered each of the general winning ports 35 are arranged.

  Below the center case 40, there is provided a start winning opening 36 which forms a start winning area for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game. A normal variation winning device (general power) 37 is provided which includes a pair of movable members 37b, 37b for converting the ball into a state in which it is easy for the ball to flow, and which has a second winning winning opening inside.

  The pair of opening / closing members 37b, 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the start winning port 36 is provided above the normal variation winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state. When the result of the normal variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, and a normal variation prize is awarded. The device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows. Further, a special variable winning device (large winning mouth) 38 that can be converted into a state where a game ball is not accepted and a state where it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure changing display game is arranged below the normal variable winning device 37. Yes.

  The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type open / close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The state is converted from a closed state (closed state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player). That is, the special variable winning device 38 includes a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c that is driven by a large winning port solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. By converting the closed state from the closed state to the open state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player.

  In addition, a count switch 38a (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). Below the special variable winning device 38, there is provided an out port 39 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port. In addition, on the outside of the game area 32 (for example, the lower part of the front surface of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game that form the special figure fluctuation display game and the general figure start gate 34 are displayed. There is provided a collective display device 50 for executing a common figure variable display game triggered by winning a prize at one place.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), the collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display section (special figure) for a first special figure fluctuation display game constituted by a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like. 1 display) 51, a second special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 2 display) 52 for the second special figure fluctuation display game, and a fluctuation display part (general figure display) 53 for the common figure fluctuation display game; In addition, storage display units 54 to 56 for informing the start memory number of each variable display game, which are also constituted by LED lamps, are provided. The collective display device 50 also includes an error display 58 that displays an error that indicates that the probability status of the jackpot is high when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and the number of rounds at the jackpot (opening / closing of the special variable winning device 38) A round display unit 59 for displaying the number of times) is provided.

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is, for example, during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being performed on the display device 41, The segment is blinked to indicate that it is changing. When the result of the game is “out of”, for example, the central segment is turned on as a result mode of out of game, and when the result of the game is “win”, the result of out of game (special result mode) is not. A game result is displayed with a result mode other than the result mode (for example, a number such as “3” or “7”) in a lit state.

  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) among the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36, which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 display 51. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5B, 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 indicator 55 displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the second start winning opening (ordinary variable prize device 37), which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52, and the special figure 1 hold indicator. It is displayed in the same manner as 54 (see FIG. 5B).

  As shown in FIG. 5 (c), the universal map hold display 56 displays the start memory number (= hold count) of the universal 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 error display unit 58 turns off the lamp when the jackpot probability state is low when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and when the jackpot probability state is high probability when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. Turns on the lamp.

  For example, the round display unit 59 turns off the lamp in a normal gaming state, and when a big hit occurs, the round display unit 59 corresponds to the number of rounds (2, 3, 11, 16 rounds) corresponding to the big hit number. ) Is lit. The round display unit 59 may be configured by a 7 segment type display.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a launcher (not shown) toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction change members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35 The winning prize opening 36, the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the special variable prize winning device 38 is won, or it flows into the out port 39 provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the start winning opening 36, the normal variation winning apparatus 37, or the special variable winning apparatus 38, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning opening is awarded by the payout control apparatus 200. It is discharged from the controlled dispensing unit to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 12.

  On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if it is less than the upper limit of the normal figure start memory number, the general figure start memory number is added (+1) and the general figure start memory number is increased. One figure start memory is stored. The number of memorized start prizes is displayed on the memory display unit 56 for notifying the number of start prizes of the collective display device 50. In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, 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, which is 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 movable members 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes a state. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing 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 normal variation winning device 37 is in a state in which the movable member 37b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3). It is converted and the winning of the game ball is allowed.

  The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected as the start winning ball of the first special figure variable display game, is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), and is awarded to the normal variable winning device 37. The played game balls are detected as start winning balls for the second special figure variation display game, and stored with a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) as a limit. 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 memory in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 3). Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special figure start memory is displayed on the storage display units 54 and 55 for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50 and also on the display device 41 of the center case 40.

  The game control device 100 uses the special figure indicator (variable display device) 51 or 52 to change the first or second special figure on the basis of the winning entry to the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the start memory thereof. Play a display game. The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game is executed in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are displayed in a variable manner on the display device 41 (fluctuation display apparatus) corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game. It has come to be. As a result of the special figure fluctuation display game, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result mode, a special game state (so-called big hit state) ) Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 41 is also a special result mode.

  In the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display device 41, 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 41 performs a variable display game with a decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of special figure starting memories, and various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed to improve interest.

  The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display is performed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special map variable display game and the second special map variable display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game machine 10 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41. Further, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are executed in the order in which the start memory is generated.

  In addition, in the state where the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started and the number of start memories is zero, the start winning opening 36 (or the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37) is entered. When the game ball wins, the start memory is stored as the start right is generated, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure variation display game (second special figure) is immediately added based on the start memory. (Variable display game) is started, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by one.

  On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the first or second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation display game has ended. If the game ball is won in the start winning opening 36 (or the normal variable prize winning device 37) in a state that is not in the special game state or in the special game state, the start memory number is 1 if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number. By adding, one start memory is stored. Then, in a state where the starting memory number becomes 1 or more, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started (the end of the previous special figure fluctuation display game or the special game state) (End), the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is started based on the stored start memory. In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, the count The switch 38a is a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that includes a magnetic detection coil and detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Has been. A micro switch having a mechanical contact is used for the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10 or the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 or the like. be able to.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) for comprehensively controlling games, and a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer) 111 is provided. The CPU unit 110 includes an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, and a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130.

  The CPU section 110 receives signals (starting winning detection signals) from a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and a proximity switch interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 in the input section 120. An inversion circuit 112 composed of an inverter or the like that is logically inverted and input to the gaming microcomputer 111 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator are provided to generate a clock for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generation circuit. An oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 is included. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 so as to be operable. Is done.

  The power supply apparatus 400 includes a normal power supply including an AC-DC converter that generates the DC 32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power source, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC 12V and DC 5V from the DC 32V voltage, and the like. Unit 410, backup power supply unit 420 for supplying power supply voltage to the internal RAM of gaming microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch to inform gaming control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of power failure A control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal is provided.

  In this embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are integrated on a separate board or the game control device 100, that is, the main control device 100. You may comprise so that it may provide on a board | substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are provided on a board different from the power supply apparatus 400 or the main board as in the embodiment. By providing, it can remove from the object of replacement | exchange and can aim at cost reduction.

  The backup power supply unit 420 can be composed of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly, the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is held even during a power failure or after the power is shut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops below 17V, for example, 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.

  The initialization switch signal is a signal generated when the initialization switch is turned on, and forcibly initializes information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200. . Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

  The gaming microcomputer 111 constitutes a control means for comprehensively controlling the game. Specifically, the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (read-only memory) 111B, and a RAM (random access memory) 111C that can be read and written as needed.

  The ROM 111B stores invariant information (programs, fixed data, various random number judgment values, etc.) for game control in a nonvolatile manner, and the RAM 111C stores a work area for the CPU 111A and various signals and random number values during game control. Used as As the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

  In addition, the ROM 111B stores, for example, a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) 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 table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. The variation pattern table includes a loss variation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a jackpot variation pattern table selected when the result is a big hit, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include a second half variation pattern table and a first half variation pattern table.

  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 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming 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. This means a display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the condition for the special result mode. 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 a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. This reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (reliability is different). As a reach effect, normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), premier reach, etc. are set. In the following description, Special 1 Reach (SP1 Reach), Special 2 Reach (SP2 Reach), Special 3 Reach (SP3 Reach), and Premier Reach are collectively referred to as SP Reach.

  The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premier reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of date), it may be included in the variable display mode. Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur. Here, the CPU 111A serves as reach state generation means capable of generating a reach state in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory stored in the RAM 111C as start storage means.

  The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device, thereby playing the gaming machine. 10 overall control is performed. Although not shown, the game microcomputer 111 is a jackpot determining random number for the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol, a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game (various reach and reach). A random number generation circuit for generating a variation pattern random number for determining a variation display game in a variation display with no change), a random number for determining a hit of a normal variation display game, and the like from the oscillation circuit 113 Based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal), a clock generator is provided that generates a timer interrupt signal for a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A and a clock that gives the update timing of the random number generation circuit.

  In addition, the CPU 111A selects one of a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) or a special figure routine process (step A9) in a special figure game process to be described later. One fluctuation pattern table is acquired. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as a state, the number of start memories, etc., one of the variation pattern tables is selected and acquired. To do.

  Although not shown, the payout control device 200 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 100. , Control for paying out a prize ball. In addition, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the ball.

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a start port 1 switch 36a in the start winning port 36, a start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, a gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, and a general winning port. An interface which is connected to the switches 35a to 35n and the count switch 38a and receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches, and converts it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. A chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided. Proximity I / F 121 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 an abnormality detection signal is output.

  All the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are supplied to the second input port 122 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140, and also supplied from the main board 100 to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 70. It is like that. In addition, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are input to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the inverting circuit 112 in addition to the second input port 122. It is configured. The inversion circuit 112 is provided because the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 detects that a signal from a micro switch or the like is input, and detects negative logic, that is, low level (0 V) as an effective level. Because it is designed to do.

  Therefore, when a micro switch is used as the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the detection signal can be directly input to the gaming microcomputer 111 without providing the inverting circuit 112. That is, when it is desired to directly input negative logic signals from the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a to the gaming microcomputer 111, the proximity switch cannot be used. As described above, the proximity I / F 121 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 121 is supplied with a voltage of 12 V from the power supply device 400 in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for normal IC operation. It has become.

  Further, the input unit 120 includes a start winning opening 36 converted by signals from the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 and the proximity I / F 121. The start port 1 switch 36a in the inside, the start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, and the signals from the count switch 38a are taken in via the data bus 140. A second input port 122 for supplying to the microcomputer 111 is provided. The data held by the second input port 122 is read by asserting the enable signal CE1 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 122. be able to. The same applies to other ports described later.

  Further, the input unit 120 receives signals and payouts from the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 and the like. A status signal indicating a payout abnormality from the control device 200, a shot ball break switch signal indicating a shortage of game balls before payout, and an overflow switch signal indicating overflow are fetched and supplied to the game microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. One input port 123 is provided. 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 120 is provided with a Schmitt trigger circuit 124 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like. The circuit 124 has a function of removing noise from these input signals. Of the signals from the power supply device 400, the power failure monitoring signal and the initialization switch signal are once inputted to the first input port 123 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. 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 111 is limited.

  On the other hand, the reset signal RST from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt trigger circuit 124 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RST is directly output to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test board. 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 70. The reset signal RST is not supplied to the ports 122 and 123 of the input unit 120. Data set in each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset to prevent malfunction of the system. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded when the gaming microcomputer 111 is reset.

  The output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and outputs a 4-bit data signal output to the payout control device 200, a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating validity / invalidity of the data, and a data strobe signal SSTB output to the effect control device 300. 1 and a second output port 132 for generating an 8-bit data signal to be output to the effect control device 300. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300 by parallel communication. In addition, the data strobe signal from the first output port 131 is input to the output unit 130 in order to prevent a signal from being input to the game control device 100 from the side of the effect control device 300, that is, to ensure one-way communication. A unidirectional buffer 133 that outputs an 8-bit data signal from the SSTB and the second output port 132 is provided. A buffer may be provided for a signal output from the first output port 131 to the payout control device 200.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 via a relay board 70 for data indicating special symbol information of the variable display game to a test firing test apparatus of an accredited organization (not shown) and a signal indicating the probability status of jackpot. The output buffer 134 is configured to be mountable. This buffer 134 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 store. A detection signal output from the proximity I / F 121, such as a start port switch, that is not required to be processed is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 134.

  On the other hand, detection signals such as the magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 that cannot be supplied to the test fire testing device as they are are once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information. An error signal indicating that control is not possible is supplied from the data bus 140 to the trial test apparatus via the buffer 134 and the relay board 70. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 134 and supplies it to the test test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits a signal line of a switch detection signal that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. ing. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selected and controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and is connected to the data bus 140 to open a special variation winning device 38 (a large winning opening solenoid) 38b and a solenoid (normal electric solenoid) 37c to open a movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37. The third output port 135 for outputting the opening / closing data of the LED and the ON / OFF data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 is connected. A fourth output port 136 for outputting ON / OFF data of the segment line connected to the anode terminal, and a fifth output port 137 for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal 71 are provided. It has been. Information relating to the gaming machine 10 output from the external information terminal 71 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 130 receives the opening / closing data signal of the big prize opening solenoid 38b output from the third output port 135, and receives the solenoid driving signal and the opening / closing data signal of the power solenoid 37c to generate the solenoid driving signal. A first driver (drive circuit) 138a for outputting, a second driver 138b for outputting an on / off drive signal for a digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50 outputted from the third output port 135, and a fourth output port 136 The external information signal supplied to the external device such as the management device from the third driver 138c and the fifth output port 137 for outputting the ON / OFF drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the external information A fourth driver 138d for outputting to the terminal 71 is provided.

  The first driver 138a is supplied with DC32V from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. Also, DC12V is supplied to the third driver 138c that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. Since the second driver 138b 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 138c that outputs 12V causes a current to flow to the anode terminal of the LED via the segment line, and the second driver 138b that outputs the ground potential extracts the current via the segment line from the cathode terminal. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so as to be lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal 71 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. Note that the buffer 134, the third output port 135, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output board 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be capable of two-way communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 through serial communication. Note that such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal included in the gaming microcomputer 111 in the same manner as a normal general-purpose microprocessor, and therefore, ports such as the input ports 122 and 123 are not provided.

  Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. The production control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 composed of an amusement chip (IC) as with the game microcomputer 111, and a video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 that performs video control exclusively under the control of the 1st CPU 311. , VDP (Video Display Processor) 313 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the 2nd CPU 312 and various melody and sound effects are reproduced from the speakers 19a and 19b. The sound source LSI 314 for controlling the sound output is provided.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are connected to program ROMs 321 and 322 each composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by each CPU. Is connected to an image ROM 323 storing character images and video data, and a sound ROM 324 storing sound data is connected to the sound source LSI 314. The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, decides the contents of the presentation, instructs the video control microcomputer 312 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 314 about 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) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 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) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the sound source LSI 314 are serially connected. Data transmission / reception is performed, and data transmission / reception is performed in parallel with the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and between the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the VDP 313. By transmitting and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial. The VDP 313 includes an ultra-high speed VRAM (video RAM) 313a used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 323, and a scaler for enlarging and reducing images. 313b, a signal conversion circuit 313c that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method, and the like are provided.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is input from the VDP 313 to the main control microcomputer 311 in order to synchronize the image of the display device 41 and the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the front frame 12 and the game board 30. In addition, the VDP 313 notifies the video control microcomputer 312 that it is waiting to receive an interrupt signal INT0-n and a command or data from the video control microcomputer 312 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT is input. Further, the video control microcomputer 312 receives from the main control microcomputer 311 a synchronization signal SYNC that informs that the video control microcomputer 312 is operating normally and gives command transmission timing. A call signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged between the main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 in order to transmit and receive commands and data in the handshake method.

  Note that the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 uses a CPU that is faster or more expensive than the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311. By providing a video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 separately from the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 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) 311 alone. It is possible to display on the display device 41, and it is possible to suppress an increase in cost compared to the case where two CPUs having processing capabilities equivalent to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are used. Also, by providing two CPUs, it becomes possible to separately develop the control programs for the two CPUs in parallel, thereby shortening the development period of the new model.

  In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. Through this command I / F 331, a variation command, a customer waiting demonstration command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, an error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 are received as an effect control command signal. To do. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. Is provided.

  The effect control device 300 also includes a board decoration LED control for driving and controlling a board decoration device 42 (for example, an auxiliary effect device 42a) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). Circuit 332, frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, frame decoration device 18) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the front frame 12, and game board 30 (including the center case 40) The board effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 that drives and controls the board effect device 44 (for example, an electric accessory that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41) is provided on the front frame 12. A frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling a motor 45 (for example, a motor for operating the moving light 16) 45 is provided. To have. These control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps, motors, solenoids and the like are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 304.

  Further, the effect control device 300 includes an on / off state of a switch 25a built in the effect button 25 provided on the front frame 12 and an effect motor switch for detecting the initial position of the motor in the panel effect device 44. A switch input circuit 336 for detecting and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311; an amplifier circuit 337a including an audio power amplifier for driving an upper speaker 19a provided on the front frame 12; An amplifier circuit 337b for driving the lower speaker 19b is provided.

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply apparatus 400 drives a motor or a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control apparatus 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. DC32V for driving the display device 41 composed of a liquid crystal panel, DC5V serving as the power supply voltage for the command I / F 331, DC18V for driving the LED and speaker, and a reference for these DC voltages It is configured to generate a voltage of NDC 24V used to turn on the 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) 311 or the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312, DC 3. The effect control device 300 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 410.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply apparatus 400 includes a main control microcomputer 311, a video control microcomputer 312, a VDP 313, a sound source LSI 314, control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps and motors, speakers, and the like. Are supplied to the amplifier circuits 337a and 337b, which are in a reset state. In this embodiment, a general-purpose port of the video control microcomputer 312 is used to generate and supply a reset signal to the VDP 313. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 312 and the VDP 313 can be improved.

  Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described. The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided to the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. 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 this normal map change display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display 53, and the general electric solenoid 37c is operated so that the movable members 37b and 37b of the normal variable prize winning device 37 are predetermined. Time (for example, 0.3 seconds) is controlled to be released as described above. 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.

  Further, a start winning (starting memory) is stored based on an input of a detection signal of a game ball from a starting port 1 switch 36a provided in the starting winning port 36, and based on this start memory, the first special figure variation display game is stored. The big hit determination random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the first special figure variation 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 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37, and based on this start memory, for the big hit determination of the second special figure variable display game A random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is missed is performed.

  Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination results of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game to the effect control device 300. 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 production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs a process of displaying the decoration special figure change display game corresponding to the special figure change display game. Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed. That is, the production control device 300 serves as production control means for performing production control.

  Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 and generates a special gaming 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 111A performs control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special winning opening by, for example, opening the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b. . Then, either a predetermined number (for example, 9) 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. Opening the grand prize opening until one is made is regarded as one round game, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, any one of 16, 11, 3, and 2). 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. That is, the game control device 100 constitutes special game execution control means for performing execution control of a special game, and the special game execution control means repeatedly executes a round game that can give a player a predetermined game value a plurality of times. A special game is constituted by the cycle game.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a probability change state as a game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. This probability variation state is a state (high probability state) in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. In addition, the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, regardless of which one of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game results in a certain variation state. Both display games are in a probable state.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short time state as a game state after the special game state is ended based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this time-short state, control is performed so that the normal-variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are in the time-short operation state. Specifically, in the short-time state, the execution time of the above-described usual-variable display game is controlled to be a second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Thus, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be substantially increased. Further, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning device 37 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won, the release time becomes a second release time longer than the first release time in the normal state. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 1.7 seconds). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 is not the first opening number of one time but a plurality of times of two or more times (for example, (3 times) the second number of times of opening.

  It should be noted that the execution time of the normal variation display game is set to the second variation display time (for example, 1 second), and the release mode of the normal variation winning device 37 is the second release time (for example, 1.7). Second), and the number of times of opening with respect to one hit result of the normal variation display game is the second number of times of opening (for example, 3 times), either one or both may be performed. May be. In the short-time operation state, control may be performed so that the probability of a hit result of the normal-variable display game is higher than that in the normal operation state. As a result, the game ball can easily win the normal variation winning device 37, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started.

  In addition, the time variation operation state of the probability variation state, the normal variation display game, and the normal variation prize winning device 37 can be generated independently, and both can be generated at the same time, or only one can be generated. Is possible.

  FIG. 6 shows the types of special results and game mode transitions. In the special results, a plurality of types having different execution values in the special game state and the additional game value given to the player after the special game state is set are set. In the game control device 100, the special result mode is based on the jackpot symbol random number. Select. That is, it can be said that the amount of additional game value is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number. In addition, the execution mode of the special game state in the gaming machine of the present embodiment is the number of rounds that can be executed and the opening time of the special winning opening. Further, the additional game value means that the game state is changed to a probable state until the next special result mode is derived after the special game state is ended, or until a predetermined number of special figure change display games are executed after the special game state is ended The game state is to be a short time state.

  There are three types of special results of the first special figure variation display game (special figure 1): 11R probability variation (symbol), 11R normal A (symbol), and 11R normal B (symbol). Also, the types of special results of the second special figure variation display game (special figure 2) include 16R probability variation (symbol), 2R probability variation (symbol), 3R probability variation (symbol), 2R normal A (symbol), 3R normal A There are seven types: (symbol), 2R normal B (symbol), and 3R normal B (symbol).

  The name of each special result indicates the number of round games executed in the special game state and the probability state after the end of the special game state. For example, 11R probability change (symbol) is the number of round games executed in the special game state is 11 (11 rounds), and the probability state after the end of the special game state is a high probability state (probability change state). is there. If the probability state after the end of the special game state is a high probability state, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 becomes the short-time operation state, and this state is continued until the next special result mode is derived.

  In addition, in 11R normal A (symbol), the number of round games executed in the special game state is 11 (11 rounds), and the probability state after the end of the special game state becomes the normal probability state. “A” indicates that the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state (50 times short-time operation) until 50 special figure variation display games are executed after the special game state is completed. . Note that “B” indicates that the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state until the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times after completion of the special game state (the number of short-time operations is 100 times). is there.

  In addition, in the special game state (first special game state) based on 11R probability variation (symbol), 11R normal A (symbol), 11R normal B (symbol), and 16R probability variation (symbol), the special winning opening is opened in each round. Time is the first opening time (25 seconds). On the other hand, special game state based on 2R probability variation (symbol), 3R probability variation (symbol), 2R normal A (symbol), 3R normal A (symbol), 2R normal B (symbol), 3R normal B (symbol) ( In the second special gaming state), the opening time of the special winning opening is a second opening time (1 second) shorter than the first opening time.

  Here, in the special gaming state based on 2R and 3R, the operation of opening the grand prize opening for 1 second is performed twice or three times with a wait time (closing time) of 1 second. For this reason, it is very difficult for a game ball to win a big prize opening, but there is a possibility that it will slightly win a big prize opening, and a predetermined game value can be given to the player. In addition, although it is difficult to win a game ball in this way, it is monitored whether a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls wins a large winning opening as in the case of a special game state based on other special result modes. Is also done.

  Further, there are four types of game modes: a normal mode ST1, a big hit mode ST2, a heaven mode ST3, and a chance mode ST4. Each of these game modes has a different game effect, and the player can determine which game mode.

  The normal mode ST1 is a state that is clearly notified that the probability state is the normal probability state, and is selected when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the normal operation state (no ordinary power support). Mode. The jackpot mode ST2 is a game mode that is selected in the special game state. The heaven mode ST3 is a state selected when the probability state is clearly notified that the probability state is a high probability state, and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the short-time operation state (with ordinary power support). Mode. As will be described later, after the end of the special game state, if there is a start memory for executing the special figure variation display game in which the result is a special result in the start memory, the selection is made even if the probability state is the normal probability state. Is possible. The chance mode ST4 is a game mode that is selected when the probability state is not clearly notified and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the short-time operation state (with ordinary power support).

  In each game mode, when the result of the special figure change display game becomes a special result and a special game state is entered, the game shifts to the big hit mode ST2. Then, after the special gaming state ends, the mode shifts to the heaven mode ST3 or the chance mode ST4 depending on the type of special result.

  If the special result type is 16R probability change, the process shifts to the heaven mode ST3 after the special game state ends. Also, if the special result type is 11R Normal A, 11R Normal B, 2R Probability Variation, 3R Probability Variation, 2R Normal A, 3R Normal A, 2R Normal B, 3R Normal B, Chance Mode after the special game state ends Move on to ST4. If the special result type is 11R probability change, either the heaven mode ST3 or the chance mode ST4 is selected by lottery after the special gaming state is completed.

  Among the special results that shift to the chance mode ST4 after the special game state is finished, the 11R probability change, 11R normal A, and 11R normal B have the same result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game, and the execution mode of the special game state ( Since the number of rounds, performance, etc.) are also the same, it is difficult for the player to determine which hit. Similarly, the 2R probability variation, 2R normal A and 2R normal B, 3R probability variation, 3R normal A and 3R normal B have the same result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game, and the execution mode of the special game state ( Since the number of rounds, performance, etc.) are also the same, it is difficult for the player to determine which hit. That is, it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not the probability state after the end of the special gaming state is a high probability state from the execution mode of the special gaming state. Thus, the chance mode ST4 is selected when it is difficult to determine whether or not the probability state is a high probability state. That is, the chance mode ST4 is a non-notification state in which the probability state is not clearly notified.

  Also, in the chance mode ST4, the game mode transition destination and the transition conditions differ depending on the type of special result that triggered the transition to the chance mode ST4. When the probability state is a high probability state in the chance mode ST4, that is, when the transition to the chance mode ST4 is made after the end of the special gaming state based on the 11R probability variation, the 2R probability variation, or the 3R probability variation, the counting is performed from the end of the special gaming state. After the 50th or 100th special figure change display game is completed, the process proceeds to the heaven mode ST3. It should be noted that the number of executions (50 times or 100 times) of the special figure changing display game that satisfies the condition for shifting to the heaven mode ST3 is determined by lottery.

  On the other hand, if the probability state is the normal probability state in the chance mode ST4 and the transition to the chance mode ST4 is made after the special gaming state based on the 11R normal A, 2R normal A, or 3R normal A is completed, After the end of the gaming state, 50 special figure variation display games have been completed, and the routine proceeds to the normal mode ST1. Further, when the probability state is the normal probability state in the chance mode ST4, and the transition is made to the chance mode ST4 after the special gaming state based on the 11R normal B, 2R normal B, or 3R normal B, the special gaming state After the end of 100, the special figure variation display game is completed 100 times, and then the process proceeds to the normal mode ST1. That is, the mode shifts to the normal mode ST1 with the end of the time saving state. In heaven mode ST3, heaven mode ST3 is maintained until the next special result is derived.

  Next, control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control apparatus 100 will be described. The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 is a main process (mainly see FIGS. 7 and 8) that is a main routine that is repeated as a loop process, and a timer that is executed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 ms) as an interrupt routine for the main process. And interrupt processing (see FIG. 11).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 7, an interrupt vector setting process for setting a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs is first performed after a process for prohibiting an interrupt (step S1). Step S2), a stack pointer setting process for setting 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 (Step S3), an interrupt mode setting process for setting an interrupt processing mode (Step S3) S4) is performed.

  Next, in order to wait for the program of the payout control device (payout board) 200 to start up normally, for example, a time of 4 msec is waited (step S5). As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 first rises and the command is sent to the payout control device 200 before the payout control device 200 starts up, so that the payout control device 200 avoids losing the command. be able to. After that, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM is permitted, and off data is set so that there is no output in all output ports (steps S6 and S7). Further, a serial port (a port that is preinstalled in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is not used in this embodiment because it performs parallel communication with the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300) is set to a state in which it is not used. Processing is performed (step S8).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply device 400 is turned on (step S9). Here, if it is determined that the initialization switch is off (step S9; No), in step S10, after checking the data of the power failure inspection area in the RWM, it is determined whether or not the power failure is restored (step S11). If it is determined in step S11 that the power failure has been restored (step S11; Yes), the process proceeds to step S12, and a process of calculating data called a checksum and whether the calculated checksum is normal or abnormal are determined (step S13). If it is determined in step S9 that the initialization switch is on (step S9; Yes), if it is determined in step S11 that the power failure is not restored (step S11; No), and if the checksum is not normal in step S13 (step If it is determined as S13; No), the process jumps to step S20 in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S13 that the checksum is normal (step S13; Yes), the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG. 8, and a power failure occurs in the area to be initialized in the RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment). After the initial value at the time of recovery is saved (stored), the area related to error and fraud monitoring is reset (step S15). Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S16). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S16; No), steps S17 and S18 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S19.

  If it is determined in step S16 that the probability is high (step S16; Yes), the on-information is saved in the high-probability notification flag region in step S17, and then the high probability provided in the collective display device 50, for example. The ON data for turning on (lighting) the notification LED (error display portion 58) is set in the region (port 136) corresponding to the segment (step S18), and the process proceeds to step S19. In step S19, a process of transmitting a power failure recovery command corresponding to a process number prepared for rationally executing a special figure game process described later to the effect control device 300 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S23.

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S9, S11, S13 to step S20, the work area in the RAM used by the CPU is first reset, and then the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step S21). Then, in step S22, a process of transmitting a power-on command to the effect control device 300 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, a process of starting a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed.

  The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC that gives a trigger for updating a random number to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

  After the CTC activation process in step S23, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S24). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of 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. Then, the values of the predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on are changed to various initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit symbol random number 2) After saving the initial value (start value) of a random number for determining the normal hit (per random number) in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S25), the interruption is permitted (step S26). In the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in the present embodiment, since the initial value of the soft random number register is changed every time the power is turned on, the initial value of various initial value random numbers generated on the CPU side By setting (start value), it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step S27) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, although not particularly limited, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number (big hit random number) generated in a 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 is a soft random number generated by software.

  After the initial value random number update process in step S27, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read through the port and data bus and checked to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S28). If no power failure has occurred (step S28; No), the process returns to step S27, and the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S27) (step S26), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed preferentially. Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  Note that the initial value random number update process in step S27 includes a method of performing the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid execution of value random number update processing, when performing initial value random number update processing in the main processing, it is necessary to disable interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

  If it is determined in step S28 that a power failure has occurred (step S28; Yes), processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S29) and processing for outputting off data to all output ports (step S30) are performed. Do. After that, a process for saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power interruption recovery inspection area (step S31) and a process for calculating the checksum when the RWM is turned off (step S32) are performed, and then the calculated checksum is saved. (Step S33), a process for prohibiting access to the RWM (Step S34) is performed, and then the power to the gaming machine is turned off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure recovery inspection area and the checksum at the time of power shutdown is calculated, so that whether or not the information stored in the RWM before the power shutdown is correctly backed up can be checked. This can be determined when the power is turned on again.

[Initial value random number update processing]
Next, details of the initial value random number update process (step S27) in the main process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, in the initial value random number update process, a process for incrementing (update (+1)) the hit initial value random number (step S271), and a process for incrementing (update (+1)) the big hit symbol initial value random number 1 (update (+1)). Step S272), the process of incrementing (updating (+1)) the jackpot symbol initial value random number 2 (step S273) is sequentially performed. In each random number update process, an upper limit value is provided. When the upper limit value is reached, the upper limit value is 0, and a process of sequentially updating (+1) between 0 and the upper limit value is performed.

  Here, the “hit initial value random number” is a random number that is an initial value of a random number that determines the hit of the usual game. The “big hit symbol initial value random number 1” is a random number that is an initial value of a random number that determines the big hit symbol stop symbol of the special figure 1; It is a random number that is the initial value of the random number. In this way, the randomness of the random number can be increased by continuing to increment the random number as long as time permits in the main process.

[Checksum calculation processing]
Next, details of the checksum calculation process (step S32) in the main process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, in the checksum calculation process, first, a process for setting the start address of the RWM as the calculation address (step S321), a process for setting the number of repetitions (step S232), and “0” as the calculation value are set. Processing (step S323) is sequentially performed. Thereafter, the contents of the calculated address are loaded (step S324), and a value obtained by adding the calculated value to the loaded value is set as a new calculated value (step S325). Then, the calculated address is updated (+1) (step S326), and the number of repetitions is updated by -1 or subtracted to check that the checksum calculation is completed (step S327). If it is determined that the calculation is not finished (step S328: No), the process returns to step S324 and the above process is repeated. If it is determined that the calculation is complete (step S328: Yes), the checksum calculation process is terminated.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, the timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111A, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 11 is started.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, a register saving process (step S41) is performed in which a value held in a predetermined register is first transferred to the RWM. In the Z80 microcomputer used as the gaming microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register. Next, an input process (step S42) for taking in inputs from various sensors (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, gate switch 34a, count switch 38a, etc.), that is, reading the state of each input port. )I do. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S43) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL38b, general electric power SOL37c) is performed.

  Next, command transmission processing (step S44), random number update processing 1 (step S45), random number update processing 2 (step S46) is performed. Thereafter, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a... 35n, and the count switch 38a. A prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S47) is performed to determine whether the front frame and the glass frame are open. Also, a special figure game process (step S48) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game and a general figure game process (step S49) for performing a process related to the common figure variation display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S50) that is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays special information variation game and various information related to the game to display desired contents, and a magnetic sensor switch 61. And the magnet fraud monitoring process (step S51) which checks the detection signal from the vibration sensor switch 62 and determines whether there is any abnormality is performed. Then, external information editing processing (step S52) for setting a signal to be output to various external devices in the output buffer is performed. Subsequently, a process of clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S53), a process of restoring the register data saved in step S41 (step S54), and a process of permitting an interrupt (step S54) Step S55) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Command transmission processing]
Next, details of the command transmission process (step S44) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. As shown in FIG. 12, the command transmission process includes an effect control command transmission process for the effect control device 300 (step S410) and a payout command transmission process for the payout control device 200 (step S420).

[Direction control command transmission processing]
First, details of the effect control command transmission process (step S410) in the command transmission process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, in the effect control command transmission process, first, the value of the light counter that is “+1” when the transmission command is set to RWM, and “+1” when the transmission command is read from the RWM. The read counter value is compared to check whether a command is set (step S411). Specifically, if the value of the write counter and the value of the read counter are the same, it is determined that there is no setting command. If the value of the write counter does not match the value of the read counter, an unsent command Is set (step S412).

  If it is determined in step S412 that there is no set command (step S412; No), the effect control command transmission process is skipped, and the command is set in step S412 (step S412; Yes). If it is determined, the read counter is updated (+1) in the next step S413. Then, the command is loaded from the command transmission area (MODE (upper byte)) corresponding to the value of the read counter (step S414). Then, the area containing the loaded command is reset (step S415). Further, a command is loaded from the command transmission area (ACTION (lower byte)) corresponding to the value of the read counter (step S416). Then, the area containing the loaded command is reset (step S417). Thereafter, the process proceeds to an effect control command output process (step S418).

[Direction control command output processing]
Next, details of the effect control command output process (step S418) in the effect control command transmission process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the production control command output process, first, an off time of the strobe signal indicating that the command (MODE) is being output is prepared (step S181), and the command data output process (step S182) is executed. . Thereafter, a command (ACTION) is output (step S183), and a strobe signal OFF time indicating that the command (ACTION) is being output is prepared (step S184), and then command data output processing (step S185) is executed.

[Command data output processing]
Next, details of the command data output process (steps S182 and S185) in the above-described effect control command output process will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, in the command data output process, first, in order to prevent the state immediately before the port from being lost, the port state holding data of the output port 131 including the strobe signal of the effect control command output is loaded. (Step S821). Then, the production control command is output to the output port 132 (step S822), and the strobe signal in the off state (for example, low level indicating data reading invalidity) is held in the output port 131 with the signal excluding the strobe signal held in the previous state. Is added and output (step S823). Then, in the next step S824, it is determined whether or not the time for turning off the strobe signal (off time) has ended. If it is determined that the off time has not ended (step S824; No), the process returns to step S822 and the above process is repeated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S824 that the off time has expired (step S824; Yes), the process proceeds to step S825, and the time for the strobe signal to be in an on state (for example, high level indicating that data reading is valid) is set. Then, an effect control command is output (step S826), and an on-state (high level) strobe signal is output (step S827).

  Then, in the next step S828, it is determined whether or not the time for which the strobe signal should be turned on (on time) has ended. If it is determined that the on-time has not ended (step S828; No), the process returns to step S826 and the above process is repeated. If it is determined in step S828 that the on-time has expired (step S828; Yes), the process proceeds to step S829, an off-state strobe signal is output, and the command data output process is terminated. The reason why the effect control command is output again in step S826 is to prevent the effect control command being output from being output after the recovery from the power failure when a power failure occurs during the loop processing in steps S826 to S828. is there. It is also possible to avoid changing the command code due to noise. In addition, it is also possible to loop only each process in this step S824 and step S828.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, details of the special game process (step S48) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. In the special figure game process, the input of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the special figure game process, first, a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and a special feature based on the winning is obtained. Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance. The details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) will be described later.

  Next, a count switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this count switch monitoring process, a process of monitoring the count number of the count switch 38a provided in the special variation winning device 38 is performed.

  Next, the special figure game process timer is updated (-1) to check whether or not the game process timer has expired (step A3), and the special figure game process timer has expired (step A4; If YES, the process (step A5) for setting a special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is performed, and the special figure game process number is used using the table. The process (step A6) which acquires the branch destination address of the process corresponding to is performed. Then, after performing the process of saving the return address after the branch process to the stack area (step A7), the game branch process (step A8) is performed according to the game process number.

  If the game process number is “0” in step A8, the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure fluctuation display game, the setting of effects, and the special figure fluctuation processing A special figure routine process (step A9) for setting information necessary for the execution is performed. The details of the special figure routine process (step A9) will be described later. If the game process number is “1” in step A8, the special figure changing process for setting the stop display time of the special figure and setting the information necessary for performing the special figure display process is performed. (Step A10) is performed.

  In step A8, if the game processing number is “2”, if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the type of big hit (2, 3, 11, 16R, probability change, normal A, normal B) Fanfare command setting according to each item, fanfare time setting according to each big jackpot opening pattern, special information display processing for setting information necessary for fanfare / interval processing, etc. (Step A11) is performed.

  In step A8, when the game process number is “3”, 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, etc. are performed. Processing during fanfare / interval (step A12) is performed.

  In step A8, if the game process number is “4”, an interval command is set if the big hit round is not the final round, while a big hit end screen command is set if the big round is the final round, A large winning opening opening process (step A13) for setting information necessary for performing the winning opening remaining ball processing is performed.

  If the game process number is “5” in step A8, if the big hit round is the final round, a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining balls in the big prize opening and a big hit end process are performed. A big winning opening remaining ball process (step A14) for setting information necessary for the execution is performed. If the game process number is “6” in step A8, a big hit end process (step A15) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure routine process (step A9) is performed. The details of the jackpot end process (step A15) will be described later.

  And after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step A16), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A17) which concerns on the special figure 1 indicator 51 is performed. Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A18), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A19) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; No), the process proceeds to step A16, and the subsequent processes are performed.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, a table for setting a start port winning effect command by the start winning port 36 (start port 1) is prepared (step A111), and further, the holding by the start port 1 is held. After preparing a table for setting the information (step A112), a special figure starting port switch common process (step A113) is performed. The details of the special figure start port switch common process in step A113 will be described later together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A120.

  Next, it is checked whether or not the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variation winning device 37) is in operation, that is, whether or not the ordinary variation winning device 37 is activated and the game ball can be won. (Step A114) If it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (Step A115; Yes), the process proceeds to Step A118, and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A115 that the ordinary electric accessory is not operating (step A115; No), it is checked whether the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variation winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the fraud occurrence determination number (step A116), a process of determining whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the fraud determination number (step A117). The normal variation winning device 37 cannot win a game ball in the closed state, and can win a game ball only in the open state. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, it is a case where some abnormality or fraud has occurred. When there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of illegal winnings thus counted is equal to or greater than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value).

  If it is determined in step A117 that the number of fraudulent winnings is not greater than or equal to the number of fraud determinations (step A117; No), a table is prepared for setting a start opening winning effect command by the normal variation winning device 37 (starting opening 2) (step A118). ).

  Thereafter, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the start port 2 (step A119), the special start port switch common process (step A120) is performed, and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. If it is determined in step A117 that the number of illegal winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A117; Yes), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second start memory is not generated any more.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, details of the special start port switch common process (steps A113 and A120) in the start port switch monitoring process described above will be described. The special figure start port switch common process is a process performed in common for each input when there is an input from the start port 1 switch 36a or the start port 2 switch 37a.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the special drawing start port switch common process, first, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, an input is made to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a). Is checked (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), after saving the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch (step A203), the big hit random number Is loaded (a big hit random number is extracted) (step A204).

  Subsequently, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, information regarding the number of winnings to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) is sent to the management device outside the gaming machine 10. On the other hand, the number of times output (start port signal output number) is loaded (step A205). Then, the loaded value is updated (+1), it is checked whether or not the output count overflows (step A206), and if it is determined that the output count does not overflow (step A207; No), the updated value is set to RWM. Is saved in the start port signal output frequency area (step A208), and the process proceeds to step A209. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A207 that the number of outputs has overflowed (step A207; Yes), the process proceeds to step A209.

  Then, in step A209, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the update target special figure holding corresponding to the monitored start port switch (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a, etc.) is held (start memory). It is checked whether or not the number is less than the upper limit value (step A209), and processing for determining whether or not the special figure holding number is less than the upper limit value (step A210) is performed.

  If it is determined in step A210 that the number of special figure hold is less than the upper limit (step A210; Yes), a process for updating (+1) the number of special figure hold to be updated (for example, the special figure 1 hold number) ( After performing step A211), processing for calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the special figure reservation number (step A212) is performed. Subsequently, after preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command (MODE) of the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A213). ), Load the jackpot symbol random number of the start switch to be monitored (extract the jackpot symbol random number) (step A214), and prepare a decoration special symbol hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the number of special symbol hold (step) A215), command setting processing (step A216) is performed.

  The jackpot random number is saved in the RWM random number save area (step A217), and the corresponding jackpot symbol random number is saved in the RWM random number save area, and the jackpot symbol random number is saved in the register (step A218). . Next, the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number 1 is loaded (the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is extracted), the loaded value is saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (step A219), and then the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number 2 is loaded ( (Variable pattern random number 2 is extracted), the loaded value is saved in the random number save area of the RWM (step A220), and then the corresponding variable pattern random number 3 is loaded (variable pattern random number 3 is extracted) and the loaded value Is saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (step A221). Here, the RWM (RAM 111C) of the game control device 100 extracts various random numbers based on the inflow of game balls into the start area of the start winning opening 36 or the normal variation winning device 37, and starts the extracted various random numbers. A start winning storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number as storage (execution right of the special figure variation display game) is provided.

  Subsequently, the jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the monitored start port switch saved in the register in step A218 is loaded, and the loaded value is prepared for use in the special figure hold information determination process (step A223) described later. (Step A222). Then, a special figure hold information determination process (step A223) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A210 that the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (step A210; No), it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch according to step A202 is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. (Step A224), if it is determined that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is (Step A225; Yes), a decoration special figure hold number command (overflow command) is prepared (Step A226), and command setting processing (Step A227) ) To complete the special figure start port switch common process. On the other hand, when it is determined in step A225 that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is not input (step A225; No), the special drawing start port switch common process is terminated.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A223) in the above-described start port switch common process will be described. The special figure hold information determination process is a look-ahead process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

  As shown in FIG. 19, first, a jackpot determination process (step A231) is performed for determining whether or not the acquired jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value. The jackpot determination process in step A231 is substantially the same as the jackpot determination process in the special figure routine process (see FIG. 25), but the determination is always performed using the determination value at the low probability (normal probability state). That is, steps A375 and A376 are not performed.

  And after performing the process (step A232) which sets a loss information table, if it determines with the determination result of the big hit determination process in step A231 not being big hit (step A233; No), a process will transfer to step A241. On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination process in step A231 is a big hit (step A233; Yes), the big hit symbol random number check table 1 is prepared (step A234).

  Next, it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special figure start port switch common process is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a (step A235), and it is not the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. If it determines with (step A236; No), it replaces with the jackpot symbol random number check table 1 prepared at step A234, and the jackpot symbol random number check table 2 is prepared (step A237).

  Then, after performing a process of acquiring a winning information pointer corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number (step A238), a process of setting the address table of the jackpot information table (step A239) is performed, and the jackpot information corresponding to the winning information pointer A process of acquiring a table (step A240) is performed. If it is determined in step A236 that the input is the start port 1 switch 36a (step A236; Yes), the process proceeds to step A238, and the jackpot symbol random number check table 1 prepared in step A234 is displayed. Based on this, the subsequent processing is performed.

  Next, a process of acquiring stop symbol pattern information from the information table set in step A232 or A240 (step A241) is performed, and the stop symbol pattern information is saved in the symbol information area for RWM work (step A242). . Subsequently, processing (step A243) for acquiring a start opening winning effect symbol command from the information table set in step A232 or A240 is performed (step A243), and the starting opening winning effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area of the RWM ( Step A244).

  Next, after preparing the start port winning flag of the start port switch to be monitored among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A245), the special information set for the start port to be monitored Special figure information setting processing (step A246) is performed. Subsequently, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A247) for setting the second half variation pattern among the variation modes in the special figure variation display game, the variation pattern setting process (step A247) Step A248) is performed. The special figure information setting process in step A246, the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process in step A247, and the fluctuation pattern setting process in step A248 are the special figure information setting process (see FIG. 28) in the special figure ordinary process, and the latter half fluctuation pattern. This is the same as the setting process (see FIG. 29) and the variation pattern setting process (see FIG. 30), and details thereof will be described later.

  Then, a start opening winning effect command corresponding to the variation pattern is prepared (step A249), and a command setting process (step A250) is performed. Subsequently, a start opening winning effect command command is loaded from the winning effect symbol command area and prepared (step A251), a command setting process (step A252) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. In other words, the start opening prize command command is prepared in step A249, and the start opening prize drawing command command is prepared in step A251, so that the determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information corresponding to the start memory is handled. The effect control device 300 can be notified before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory to be performed. Based on this information, the effect control device 300 notifies the player of the result-related information before the start timing of the special figure variation display game, for example, by changing the number of special figure reservations displayed on the display device 41. In addition, during the special gaming state, suggestion notification that is notification indicating the determination result is performed.

  FIG. 20 shows a list of start opening prize winning design commands. When the start port switch to be monitored is the start port 1 switch 36a, any of the start port winning effect design 1 commands 1 to 4 is output. For example, if the result is out of place, the start opening prize winning design 1 command 1 is output. In addition, when the result is a big hit and the type of the special result is 11R probability variation, the start opening prize design symbol 1 command 2 is output. When the start port switch to be monitored is the start port 2 switch 37a, any of the start port winning effect design 2 commands 1 to 8 is output. For example, if the result is out of place, the start opening prize winning design 2 command 1 is output. Further, when the result is a big hit and the type of the special result is 16R probability variation, the start opening prize winning design 2 command 2 is output. That is, the game control device 100 stores game result information (results, variation patterns, etc.) stored in the start winning storage means (game control device 100) in correspondence with the start storage before the execution of the variable display game based on the start storage. It is a game result prior determination means for determining whether

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is determined whether or not there is a start memory (special figure hold) in FIG. 1 or 2 in the start memory area in the RAM (step A261). Do. In this step A261, when it is determined that there is no start memory (special drawing hold) of special figure 1 or special figure 2 (step A261; No), the command transmitted to the production control device 300 is set to “customer waiting demonstration”. Is determined (step A262). In this determination (step A262), when the customer waiting demonstration is set (step A262; Yes), the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A262 that the customer waiting demonstration is not set (step A262; No), a process of setting a customer waiting command to be transmitted to the effect control device 300 in the register or RAM (step A263), A process for setting a setting table used in the special figure normal operation (step A264) and a command setting process (step A265) for setting a command in the transmission buffer are performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated.

  In step A261, if it is determined that there is a start memory (special map hold) for Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2 (Step A261; Yes), it is prepared in the RAM and stored in order every time a start prize is generated. Referring to the change order flag save area as shown in FIG. 22, it is determined whether or not the flag stored in the “change waiting hold 1” column, which is the first storage, that is, the oldest storage, is special figure 1. (Step A266). If it is determined in step A266 that the fluctuation order flag is special figure 1 (step A266; Yes), the special figure 1 fluctuation start setting table is executed after the fluctuation start process (step A267) of special figure 1 is performed. Is performed (step A268), and the special figure routine processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A266 that the change order flag is not special figure 1 (step A266; No = special figure 2), the fluctuation start process (step A269) shown in FIG. A process for setting a start setting table (step A270) is performed, and the special figure routine process is terminated.

  Through the processing as described above, after the identification information is variably displayed on the special figure indicator 51 or 52 for a predetermined time, a special figure fluctuation display game is displayed in which the information is stopped and displayed. In addition, a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to a special figure variation display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are variably displayed on the display device 41 is executed in parallel. Therefore, the special figure normal processing, that is, the game control device 100 serves as a variable display control means for performing execution control of the special figure variable display game based on the start-up memory. In addition, the game control device 100 and the effect control device 300 constitute a variable display control means for executing a variable display game (a special map variable display game and a decorative special map variable display game). Note that in the fluctuation order flag save area of FIG. 22, information indicating whether the start memory that has occurred is “Special Figure 1” or “Special Figure 2” is stored in the order of occurrence. Therefore, the variable display game shown in FIG. 2 is not executed preferentially, but the variable display game shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 is executed according to the start-up memory generation order.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 variation start process (step A267) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) in the above-described special figure ordinary process, the same processing as the special figure 1 fluctuation start process described below is performed with the processing target as the startup memory of special figure 2.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process, first, a big hit flag 1 for setting shift information and big hit information to the big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the first special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. A setting process (step A321) is performed. Details of the big hit flag 1 setting process in step A321 will be described later.

  Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A322) related to the setting of the first special figure stop symbol (special figure 1 stop symbol), the first special figure stop symbol number (special figure 1 stop symbol number) ) Is saved in the output data area of the test signal (step A323). Details of the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process in step A322 will be described later. Subsequently, after the stop symbol pattern information set in the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process is loaded (step A324), the stop symbol pattern information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A325).

  Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A326), and the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A327). Thereafter, a table relating to the setting of the special figure second half fluctuation is prepared (step A328), and special figure information setting processing (step A329) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, among the variation modes in the first special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A330) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the first special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A331) is performed. Then, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A332) for setting the fluctuation start information of the first special figure is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended. Details of the special figure information setting process in step A329, the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process in step A330, the fluctuation pattern setting process in step A331, and the fluctuation start information setting process in step A332 will be described later.

Each of the big hit flag 1 setting process (step A321) and the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A322) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 23 will be described below.
[Big hit flag 1 setting process]
In the big hit flag 1 setting process (step A321) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process, as shown in FIG. 24, first, after the shift information is saved in the big hit flag 1 area (step A361), the big hit from the random number save area of the RWM A random number is loaded and prepared (step A362), and a big hit determination process (step A363) is performed to determine whether or not the acquired big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value. Details of the jackpot determination process in step A363 will be described later.

  If it is determined that the determination result of the big hit determination process in step A363 is a big hit (step A364; Yes), the big hit information is overwritten and saved in the big hit flag 1 area in which the loss information is saved in step A361 (step A361). A365), the RWM random number save area is cleared to 0 (step A366), and the big hit flag 1 setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the determination result of the big hit determination process in step A363 is not big hit (step A364; No), the process of step A366 is performed in a state where the deviation information is saved in the big hit flag 1, and the big hit flag 1 setting process is performed. finish.

[Big hit judgment processing]
Next, the big hit determination process (step A363) in the big hit flag 1 setting process of FIG. 24 will be described. As shown in FIG. 25, in the big hit determination process, first, a process (step A371) for setting a lower limit determination value for big hit determination is performed. Thereafter, it is checked whether or not the value of the jackpot random number is less than the lower limit judgment value, that is, whether or not the value of the jackpot random number read in step A362 in FIG. 24 is less than the lower limit value of the hit judgment value of the jackpot random number. If it is checked (step A372) and it is determined that the value of the big hit random number is not less than the lower limit determination value (step A373; No), the upper limit determination is made when the probability of the hit result in the special figure variation display game is in a low probability state Processing for setting a value (step A374) is performed.

  Next, a process of determining whether or not the probability of the winning result in the special figure variation display game is in a high probability state (probability variation state) (step A375) is performed. Here, if it is determined that the state is in a high probability state (step A375; Yes), a process for setting an upper limit determination value when the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is in a high probability state (step A376). ), Whether or not the value of the big hit random number exceeds the upper limit judgment value, that is, the value of the big hit random number read in step A362 in FIG. 24 is larger than the upper limit value of the big hit random number hit judgment value. It is checked whether it is larger (step A377), and the big hit determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A375 that the high probability state is not reached (step A375; No), step A376 is skipped and whether the value of the big hit random number is larger than the upper limit determination value set in step A374. Is checked (step A377), and the big hit determination process is terminated. Further, if it is determined in step A373 that the value of the big hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A373; Yes), steps A374 to A377 related to the determination as to whether or not the value of the big hit random number is larger than the upper limit determination value. The jackpot determination process is terminated without performing the process. In this jackpot determination process, when the value of the big hit random number value is not less than the lower limit value of the determination value and not more than the upper limit value according to the probability state, it is a big hit in the jackpot flag 1 setting process of FIG. Or not (step A364), it is determined that it is a big hit (step A364; Yes).

[Special figure 1 stop symbol setting process]
The special figure 1 stop symbol setting process in step A322 of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process of FIG. 23 is a process of setting a stop symbol in the first special figure fluctuation display game. As shown in FIG. After the stop symbol number at the time of deviation is saved in one stop symbol area (step A381), the stop symbol pattern number at the time of deviation is saved in the stop symbol pattern information area (step A382).

  Next, it is checked whether or not the big hit flag 1 is a big hit, that is, whether or not the big hit information is saved (step A383). The process (step A385) which sets the big hit symbol table of No. is performed. Subsequently, the jackpot symbol random number is loaded from the RWM random number save area (step A386), and the stop symbol number corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number is acquired (step A387), and the special symbol 1 stop symbol area is jackpoted. The stop symbol number at the time is saved (step A388). Next, stop symbol information setting processing (step A389) for setting stop symbol information corresponding to the special symbol 1 stop symbol (big hit symbol) is performed. Details of the stop symbol information setting process in step A389 will be described later.

  Next, a process for setting a decoration special figure command table (step A390) is performed. When it is determined in step A384 that the big hit flag 1 is not big hit (step A384; No), the processing of step A385 to step A389 is not performed. In the state where the stop symbol number at the time of failure saved in step A382 is saved in the stop symbol pattern information and the stop symbol number at the time of failure saved in step A382 is saved, the process proceeds to step A390, and the subsequent processing I do.

  Subsequently, after performing the process (step A391) of acquiring the decorative special figure 1 command (ACTION) corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information (step A391), the process of acquiring the decorative special figure command (MODE) (step A392) is performed, These commands are saved in the decoration special figure command area of the RWM (step A393). Then, the RWM random number saving area is cleared to 0 (step A394), and the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process is terminated.

[Stop symbol information setting process]
Next, details of the stop symbol information setting process (step A389) in the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process of FIG. 26 will be described. As shown in FIG. 27, in the stop symbol information setting process, first, a process (step A401) of setting a big hit stop symbol information table when the probability of a hit result in the special symbol variation display game is in a low probability state. Do.

  Next, a process of determining whether or not the opening extension function of the normal variation winning device 37 is operating, that is, whether or not the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported (short-time operation state) is performed (step A402). Here, if it is determined that the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported (step A402; Yes), the probability of being a hit result in the special figure variation display game is a high probability state (probability variation state), or a normal variation winning device. A process of setting a jackpot stop symbol information table when the operation state of 37 is a short-time operation state (step A403) is performed. If it is determined in step A402 that the normally variable winning device 37 is not supported (step A402; No), the process proceeds to step A404 without performing the big hit stop symbol information table setting process in step A403.

  Subsequently, the processing after Step A404 is performed using the jackpot stop symbol information table set at Step A401 or Step A403. That is, after performing the process of acquiring the stop symbol pattern number corresponding to the stop symbol number (step A404), the stop symbol pattern number is saved in the stop symbol pattern information area of the RWM (step A405).

  Subsequently, after performing a process (step A406) of acquiring a probability variation determination flag corresponding to the stop symbol number (step A406), the probability variation determination flag is saved in the probability variation determination flag area of the RWM (step A407). Next, after performing processing for obtaining round number upper limit data corresponding to the stop symbol number (step A408), the round number upper limit data is saved in the round number upper limit determination flag area of the RWM (step A409). .

  Subsequently, after performing a process (step A410) of acquiring the big prize opening information corresponding to the stop symbol number, the big prize opening information is saved in the big winning opening information determination flag area of the RWM (step A411). ). Then, after performing the process (step A412) of obtaining the fluctuation distribution data corresponding to the stop symbol number, the fluctuation distribution data is saved in the fluctuation distribution determination flag area of the RWM (step A413), and the stop symbol information setting process Exit.

  Next, the special figure information setting process (step A329), the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (step A330), the fluctuation pattern setting process (step A331), and the fluctuation start information setting process (step A332) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process of FIG. ) Will be described.

[Special figure information setting process]
As shown in FIG. 28, in the special figure information setting process, first, of the first special figure and the second special figure, a flag (fluctuation symbol determination flag) indicating a special figure to be set (for example, the first special figure). ) Is saved in the work symbol discrimination flag (step A421). Next, of the first special figure and the second special figure, the number of holdings of the target special figure is loaded as a holding number pointer (step A422). Next, after performing the process of setting the basic value 0 as the fluctuation distribution pointer (step A423), the value when the probability of the hit result in the special figure variable display game is in the low probability state is set as the game mode pointer. (Step A424) is performed.

  Next, a process of determining whether or not the opening extension function of the normal variation winning device 37 is operating, that is, whether or not the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported (step A425) is performed. If it is determined that the normal variation winning device 37 is currently supported (step A425; Yes), after loading the variation pattern distribution information as the variation distribution pointer (step A426), the basic value 0 is set as the hold number pointer. Processing (step A427) is performed, and subsequently, processing (step A428) for setting a value when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the short-time operation state as the game mode pointer is performed.

  Next, a process of determining whether or not the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is in a high probability state (probability variation state) (step A429) is performed. If it is determined in step A429 that the probability of a hit result in the special figure fluctuation display game is in a high probability state (step A429; Yes), the special figure fluctuation display game is selected in a high probability state. A process of setting a value as a game mode pointer (step A430) is performed.

  Subsequently, it is checked whether or not the number of reservations of the special figure to be set (for example, the first special figure) is less than 2 among the first special figure and the second special figure (step A434). If it is determined in step A429 that the probability of a winning result in the special figure variation display game is not in a high probability state (step A429; No), the process proceeds to step A434. Perform the following processing. If it is determined that the number of holds is not less than 2 (step A435; No), a process of setting 1 as a hold number pointer is performed (step A436).

  Next, a process of adding the number-of-holds pointer as a hold / game mode pointer and the game mode pointer (step A437) is performed, and the hold / game mode pointer is saved in the first half variation information 1 area targeted for RWM ( Step A438). If it is determined in step A425 that the normally variable winning device 37 is not supported (step A425; Yes), or if it is determined in step A435 that the number of holds is less than two ( Step A435; Yes), the process proceeds to step A437, and the subsequent processing is performed.

  Subsequently, after the variable distribution pointer is saved in the first half fluctuation information 2 area to be the target of RWM (step A439), the stop symbol pattern information is loaded from the work symbol information area (step A440), and the stop symbol pattern is related. A process (step A441) for setting variation selection group information corresponding to the information is performed. Next, the variable symbol discrimination flag saved in the work symbol discrimination flag is checked (step A442), and the first special diagram (special diagram 1) is shown out of the first special diagram and the second special diagram. If it is determined that the flag has not been saved, that is, the flag indicating the second special figure has been saved (step A443; No), a process of correcting the variation selection group information (step A444) is performed.

  Here, since the variation selection group information corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information set in step A441 corresponds to the first special diagram variation display game, the second special diagram (special feature) is checked by the check process in step A442. When it is determined that the flag indicating FIG. 2) is saved, the variation selection group information corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information is set to the one corresponding to the second special diagram variation display game. That is, the variation selection group information corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information set in step A441 is corrected to the one corresponding to the second special diagram variation display game. On the other hand, if it is determined that the flag indicating the first special figure is saved (step A443; Yes), the process proceeds to step A445 without performing the process of step A444. That is, the subsequent processing is executed based on the variation selection group information corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information set in step A441.

  Subsequently, after the pending number pointer is saved in the variable selection group information 1 area (step A445), the variable selection group information is saved in the fluctuation selection group information 2 area (step A446). Next, the process of setting the address of the variation selection table corresponding to the stopped symbol pattern information is performed (step A447), and the address is saved in the variation table save area that is the target of the RWM (step A448). Subsequently, a process of calculating special figure information from the fluctuation selection group information and the fluctuation distribution pointer (step A449) is performed, and the special figure information setting process is terminated.

[Second half fluctuation pattern setting process]
Next, details of the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A330) in the above-described special figure 1 variation start process will be described. As shown in FIG. 29, in the latter-half variation pattern setting process, first, the special figure information set in the special figure information setting process (for example, the first special figure) among the first special figure and the second special figure. The process of calculating the address of the variation group selection table corresponding to (Step A451) is performed.

  Next, the stop symbol pattern information is loaded from the work symbol information area (step A452), and it is checked whether or not the stop symbol pattern information set in the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process is an outlier symbol pattern. (Step A453), if it is determined that the stop symbol pattern information is a deviating symbol pattern (step A454; Yes), after loading the hold number pointer from the setting target variation selection group information 1 (step A455), the hold number Processing for calculating the address of the variation group selection table corresponding to the pointer (step A456) is performed.

  Subsequently, after preparing the variation pattern random number 1 composed of 2 bytes (a plurality of bytes) from the target area as a determination random number for selecting the latter half variation pattern group of the special figure variation display game (step) A457), the variation group selection table whose address is calculated in step A456 is prepared (step A458), and the 2-byte allocation process (step A459) related to the specification of the latter half variation selection table is performed. In step A454, if it is determined that the stop symbol pattern is not an out symbol pattern (step A454; No), the process proceeds to step A457, and the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is loaded from the target area and prepared. Later (step A457), a variation group selection table whose address is calculated in step A451 is prepared (step A458), and a 2-byte distribution process (step A459) related to the specification of the latter half variation selection table is performed.

  Next, after obtaining and preparing the address of the latter half variation selection table obtained by performing the 2-byte distribution process (step A460), as a determination random number for selecting the latter half variation pattern of the special figure variation display game Then, the fluctuation pattern random number 2 is loaded from the target area and prepared (step A461), and a distribution process (step A462) relating to the identification of the latter half fluctuation number is performed. Then, a process for obtaining the latter half variation number obtained by performing the sorting process (step A463) is performed, and the latter half variation number is saved in the latter half variation number area targeted for RWM (step A464). The variation pattern setting process is terminated.

[Variation pattern setting process]
Next, details of the variation pattern setting process (step A331) in the above-described special figure 1 variation start process will be described. As shown in FIG. 30, in the variation pattern setting process, first, the variation selection group information 2 is loaded (step A471), and the first half variation selection address table (1st) corresponding to the variation selection group information 2 is set. (Step A472) is performed.

  Next, the second half variation number is loaded from the target second half variation number area (step A473), and an address corresponding to the second half variation number in the first half variation selection address table (1st) is calculated (step A474). Subsequently, after performing the process of obtaining the address of the first half variation selection address table (2nd) from the calculated address (step A475), the target first half variation information 1 is loaded as a table pointer (step A476).

  Next, it is checked whether or not the latter half variation number is 1 (step A477), and if the latter half variation number is not 1 (step A478; No), the target first half variation information 2 is loaded as a table pointer. (Step A479). Subsequently, a process of calculating the address of the first half variation selection address table (2nd) corresponding to the table pointer (step A480) is performed. If it is determined in step A478 that the latter half change number is 1 (step A478; Yes), the process proceeds to step A480, and the subsequent processes are performed.

  Next, after obtaining and preparing the address of the first half variation selection table from the address calculated in step A480 (step A481), the variation is used as a determination random number for selecting the first half variation pattern of the special figure variation display game. The pattern random number 3 is loaded and prepared from the target area (step A482), and a distribution process (step A483) for specifying the first-half variation number is performed. And the process (step A484) which acquires the first-half fluctuation number obtained as a result of distribution processing is performed, and a fluctuation pattern setting process is complete | finished.

[Variation start information setting process]
Next, the details of the variation start information setting process (step A332) in the above-described special figure 1 variation start process will be described. As shown in FIG. 31, in the change start information setting process, first, after clearing the RWM save area of the target change pattern random number (step A491), it corresponds to the first half change number acquired in the change pattern setting process. The process of obtaining the value of the first half fluctuation time value table (step A492) is performed, and the process of obtaining the value of the second half fluctuation time value table corresponding to the second half fluctuation number obtained in the second half fluctuation pattern setting process ( Step A493) is performed.

  Next, after the process of adding the acquired first-half variation time value and second-half variation time value (step A494) is performed, the addition value is saved in the special figure game process timer area (step A495). Subsequently, after a fluctuation command (MODE) corresponding to the first half fluctuation number is calculated and prepared (step A496), the value of the second half fluctuation number is prepared as a fluctuation command (ACTION) (step A497), and command setting processing ( Step A498) is performed.

  Next, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information related to the decoration special figure variation display game is loaded and prepared from the RWM special decoration command area (step A499), and command setting processing (step A500) is executed. Do. Subsequently, a decoration special figure 1 hold number command (MODE) relating to the special figure hold number displayed on the display device 41 is prepared (step A501), and the address of the random number save area of the RWM special figure 1 is prepared (step A501). Step A502).

  Next, it is checked whether the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag saved in the special figure fluctuation flag area is the special figure 1 fluctuation flag or the special figure 2 fluctuation flag (step A503), and is not the special figure 1 fluctuation flag. That is, if it is determined that the special figure 2 variation flag is set (step A504; No), a decoration special figure 2 hold number command (MODE) relating to the special figure hold number displayed on the display device 41 is prepared (step A505). , The address of the random number saving area of the special figure 2 of the RWM is prepared (step A506).

  Then, the process (step A507) which updates (-1) the special figure pending | holding number of a fluctuation | variation object is performed among a 1st special figure and a 2nd special figure. Also, when it is determined in step A504 that the flag is the special figure 1 fluctuation flag (step A504; Yes), the process proceeds to step A507 and the subsequent processes are performed. Next, among the first special figure and the second special figure, a decoration special figure holding number command (ACTION) to be changed is prepared (step A508), and a command setting process (step A509) is performed. Then, among the first special figure and the second special figure, the random number save area of the special figure to be changed is shifted (step A510), and the process of clearing the free area after the shift (step A511) is performed to start the change. The information setting process ends.

[Big hits end processing]
Next, the details of the jackpot ending process (step A15) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 32, in the jackpot end process, first, a process of setting the address table of the jackpot end setting table (step A641) is performed. Subsequently, after loading the probability variation determination flag set in the stop symbol information setting process (step A642), a process of acquiring a jackpot end setting table corresponding to the probability variation determination flag (step A643) is performed, Each data of the acquired jackpot end setting table is saved in the work area of the RWM (step A644).

  Here, the jackpot end setting table is set in accordance with the type of gaming state that occurs after the special gaming state ends, for example, the probability change state or the short time state. Specifically, the jackpot end setting table for the probability variation state is used for the signals related to the operation of the open extension function of the normal variation winning device 37 for output to the external information terminal, the general diagram variation display game, and the special diagram variation display game. A test signal indicating that the probability of hitting the game is a high probability state, information for lighting the game state display LED relating to the display of the high probability state, and a probability state that the hit result is a high probability state in the normal game display game , Information indicating that the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is in a high probability state, and a normal figure variation display game and a special figure variation display game that are output to the production control device 300 This defines information indicating that the probability of a hit result is a high probability state.

  In addition, the jackpot end setting table for the short-time state specifically includes a signal related to the operation of the open extension function of the normal variation winning device 37 for output to the external information terminal, and the hit result in the normal variation display game. Test signal indicating that the probability of being a high probability state, information indicating that the probability of a hit result in a general variation display game is a high probability state, and a general variation display that is output to the production control device 300 It defines information indicating that the probability of a winning result in a game is in a high probability state, information indicating the number of time reduction fluctuations (for example, 50 times or 100 times), and the like.

  In other words, after the special gaming state ends, a high probability state can be generated in which the probability of a special result is higher than usual again based on the type of special result that caused the special gaming state being a predetermined special result. The game control apparatus 100 is configured to set a probability state that is a probability of a special result after the special gaming state is ended, either a normal probability state or a high probability state higher than the normal probability state. Probability setting means to control.

  Next, a probability information command corresponding to the probability variation determination flag is prepared (step A645), and command setting processing (step A646) is performed. Subsequently, after loading the fluctuation distribution determination flag relating to the fluctuation pattern set in the pre-reading process executed in advance (step A647), the loaded value is saved in the fluctuation pattern table area of the RWM (step A648).

  Thereafter, a process for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process (step A649), specifically, the process number “0” related to the special figure normal process and the special prize opening fraud monitoring period are defined in the table. Processing for setting a flag to perform (a special prize opening fraud monitoring information) and the like.

  Further, processing for preparing a stop symbol command corresponding to the winning symbol (step A650) and command setting processing (step A651) are performed, and the big hit ending processing is terminated. This stop symbol command includes information related to the stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game that has triggered the current special game state, and is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later. The production control device 300 sets the game mode based on the reception of the stop symbol command.

  Next, control in the effect control device 300 will be described. In the effect control device 300, as processing related to the game, main processing shown in FIG. 33 and interruption processing shown in FIG. 34 performed every predetermined time (for example, every 4 msec) are mainly performed. In the main process, the entire program is controlled. As shown in FIG. 33, in the main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the start of the program, first, initialization processing at power-on (step B10) is performed, and processing for starting a timer (step B11) is performed.

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, main command analysis processing (step B12) is performed. In this main command analysis process (step B12), it is determined whether or not a command related to a game transmitted from the game control device 100 has been correctly received. If the command has been correctly received, a process of determining the command is performed.

  Thereafter, a game control process (step B13) relating to the control of the decorative special figure fluctuation display game executed in correspondence with the special figure fluctuation display game is performed. Then, a display control process (step B14) which is a process related to display on the display device 41, a sound control process (step B15) which is a process related to output of sound, a decoration device (board decoration device 42, frame decoration device 18, board effect device) The decoration control process (step B16) which is a process regarding control of 44 (auxiliary effect apparatus 44a etc.) and frame effect apparatus 45 etc. is performed. Further, an error monitoring process (step B17) for monitoring the occurrence of an error, a random number update process (step B18) for updating a random number for determining the details of the variation mode of the decoration special figure variation display game, and a main command analysis process ( Return to step B12).

  As shown in FIG. 34, in the interrupt process, first, a timer update process (step B20) is performed, and an input process (step B21) for processing a signal input to the effect control device 300 is output from the effect control device 300. The output process (step B22) for processing the signal is performed. Thereafter, a main command reception process (step B23) for receiving a game-related command transmitted from the game control device 100 is performed, and the interrupt process is terminated.

  The effect control device 300 controls the notice effect that suggests the result of the special figure variation display game during execution of the special figure variation display game. This notice effect is performed by displaying an image on the display device 41, a light emission mode of a lamp, an LED, an audio output, and the like, and is performed at a predetermined timing in accordance with the progress of the decoration special figure variation display game. It is like that. For the execution timing of the notice effect, the period from the start of the change of the identification information to the stop in the special figure change display game is divided into a plurality of blocks, and a block for executing the notice effect is selected from the plurality of blocks. To be decided. Also, the type of the notice effect is selected from the notice effects that can be executed in the selected block.

  As shown in FIG. 35, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the period from the start of the change of the identification information to the stop in the special figure display game is changed from “1” at the start of change to “2” during the first half change. , “3” N reach and “4” SP reach are divided into four blocks. The period of the block at the time of starting “1” change is the change start (t1) of the special figure change display game on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52, and the change start of the special figure change display game ( This is a period (t1 to t3) after t2) until a predetermined time (t3) is reached.

  Further, the period of the block in the first half of the “2” fluctuation period is a period (t3 to t4) from the end of the block period at the start of the “1” fluctuation (t3) to the occurrence of the reach state (t4). The period of the block in the 3 ”N reach is a period (t4 to t5) from the occurrence of the reach state (t4) to the development to the SP reach state (t5). Further, the period of the block in the “4” SP reach is a period (t5 to t6) from the development to the SP reach state (t5) to the fluctuation stop (t6).

  When the variation pattern is a variation pattern that does not reach the reach state, it is possible to select only the period during which “1” variation starts and “2” the first half variation. Further, in the case of a variation pattern in which the variation pattern is N reach (normal reach), it is possible to select only a period of “1” variation start, “2” first half variation, and “3” N reach.

  FIG. 36 shows types of notice effects that can be selected in each block, and FIG. 37 shows an example of notice effects. There are two types of notice effects in each block: an effect mainly composed of Momotaro and an effect mainly composed of demons. In addition, the notice effect of each pattern includes a normal notice (notice type; jackpot reliability (low)) and a special notice (notice type; jackpot reliability that is easier to select when the result is a special result than the normal notice). (High)).

  As shown in FIG. 36 (a), when “1” starts to fluctuate, it is possible to execute a notice effect that displays a Momotaro or Oni image as a background image. Of these, in the announcement production mainly composed of Momotaro, 4 types of announcement production can be selected from 1 to 4 people as the normal announcement, and the announcement production of 5 people as the special announcement is chosen. Is possible. In addition, the demon-based notice effect can be selected from four types of notice effects with one to four demons as a normal notice, and five demons can be selected as special notices. It is. FIG. 37 (a) shows an example of a notice effect in which a background image 41a with five Momotaro people is displayed as a special notice, and FIG. 37 (b) shows a background with one person Momotaro as a normal notice. The example of the notice effect with which the image 41a was displayed was shown.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), during the first half of “2”, a notice effect that performs a step-up notice for displaying an image whose display changes in stages can be executed. Among these, in the step-up notice A mainly composed of Momotaro, four types of notice effects can be selected from those executed up to STEP 1 as normal notices to those executed up to STEP 4, and notice effects executed up to STEP 5 as special notices. Can be selected. Also, in the step-up notice B mainly composed of demons, four kinds of notice effects can be selected from those executed up to STEP 1 as normal notices to those executed up to STEP 4, and notice effects executed up to STEP 5 as special notices can be selected. Selectable. FIG. 37C shows an example of the notice effect in which the effect image 41b of STEP 5 is displayed in the special notice in the step-up notice A mainly composed of Momotaro, and FIG. 37D shows the step mainly composed of Momotaro. An example of the notice effect in which the effect image 41b of STEP1 is displayed in the normal notice in the up notice A is shown.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 36 (c), during the “3” N reach, it is possible to execute a notice effect for performing group notice in which an image of Momotaro or Oni is displayed across the screen. Among them, in the Momotaro group notice mainly composed of Momotaro, the number of Momotaro can select one notice effect as a normal notice, and the number of Momotaro can select a plurality of notice effects as a special notice. In the demon group notice mainly composed of demons, the number of demons can select one notice effect as a normal notice, and the number of demons can select a plurality of notice effects as a special notice. FIG. 37 (e) shows an example of a notice effect in which a plurality of group notice effect images 41c are displayed in a special notice in the Momotaro group notice mainly composed of Momotaro, and FIG. An example of the notice effect in which one group notice image 41c is displayed in the notice is shown.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 36 (d), during the “4” SP reach, it is possible to execute a notice effect that provides a cut-in notice in which an image of Momotaro or Oni is displayed. Of these, in the cut-in notice A mainly composed of Momotaro, the Momotaro's dialogue can be selected as a notice of “...” as a normal notice, and the Momotaro's dialogue can be selected as a notice of “Geki Atsu” as a special notice. It is. Moreover, in the cut-in notice B mainly composed of demons, the demon's dialogue can be selected as a regular notice as “…”, and the demon's dialogue can be selected as a special notice. is there. FIG. 37 (g) shows an example of the notice effect in which the cut-in image 41d is displayed in the special notice in the cut-in notice A mainly composed of Momotaro, and FIG. 37 (f) shows the normal notice in the cut-in notice A. An example of the notice effect in which the cut-in image 41d is displayed in FIG.

  As a control process of the above-mentioned notice effect, the effect control device 300 performs the notice distribution process shown in FIG. 38 in the game control process (step B13) in the main process shown in FIG. In this notice allocation process, first, it is determined whether or not a variation command transmitted from the game control device 100 at the start of the special figure variation display game has been received (step B30). The change command is a command including information on a change pattern of the special figure change display game. In addition to this, a decorative special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information related to the decorative special figure variation display game is also received. In the determination of whether or not this variation command has been received (step B30), if the variation command has not been received (step B30; No), the notice allocation process is terminated. If a change command has been received (step B30; Yes), a process of extracting a notice selection random number (step B31) is performed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit (step B32). If the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is not a big hit (step B32; No), a notice execution determination table is acquired. The process (step B33) to perform is performed. Then, the notice selection random number is referred to the notice execution determination table to determine whether or not the notice is executed (step B34). When the notice is not executed (step B34; No), the notice distribution process is terminated. . When the advance notice is to be executed (step B34; Yes), the special notice execution determination table is obtained (step B35), the notice selection random number is removed, and the special notice execution determination table is referred to. It is determined whether or not to execute (step B38).

  On the other hand, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit (step B32; Yes), a process for obtaining the big hit special notice execution determination table (step B36) is performed, and a process for setting the big hit occurrence flag (step B37). I do. Thereafter, the notice selection random number is referred to the big hit special notice execution determination table to determine whether or not to execute the special notice (step B38). In other words, which of the normal notice effects that the effect control device 300 executes a predetermined notice effect and the special notice effects that have a higher selection rate when a special result is obtained than the normal notice effect is executed. The notice effect selection means for selecting is made.

  When executing the special notice (step B38; Yes), the special notice appearance point determination process (step B39) is performed, the notice setting process (step B41) is performed, and the notice distribution process is terminated. When the special advance notice is not executed (step B38; No), the advance notice point determination process (step B40) is performed, the advance setting process (step B41) is executed, and the advance distribution process is terminated.

  FIG. 39 shows a special notice appearance point determination process (step B39) in the notice distribution process shown in FIG. In this special notice appearance point determination process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a big hit occurrence flag that is set when the result is a special result (step B50). If there is a big hit occurrence flag (step B50; Yes), a process for obtaining a big hit special notice appearance point determination table (step B51) is performed, and a process for determining a special notice appearance point based on the notice selection random number value ( Step B53) is performed. Further, when there is no big hit occurrence flag (step B50; No), a process for obtaining the special special notice appearance point determination table (step B52) is performed, and a process for determining the special notice appearance point based on the notice selection random number value ( Step B53) is performed.

  Next, a process for setting the determined special notice appearance point information (step B54) is performed, a process for clearing the jackpot occurrence flag (step B55) is performed, and the special notice appearance point determination process is terminated. By this processing, a block for executing the special notice is determined from the blocks shown in FIG.

  That is, the effect control device 300 divides the period from the start of the change of the identification information to the stop in the change display game into a plurality of blocks, and selects which block the special notice effect is executed in. Make a means. Further, the effect control device 300 serves as a selection mode determining unit that determines a mode of selecting a block for executing the special notice effect based on the result of the variable display game.

  FIG. 40 shows the normal notice appearance point determination process (step B40) in the notice distribution process shown in FIG. In this normal notice appearance point determination process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a big hit occurrence flag that is set when the result is a special result (step B60). When there is a big hit occurrence flag (step B60; Yes), a process for obtaining a big hit normal notice appearance point determination table (step B61) is performed, and a process for determining a normal notice appearance point based on the notice selection random number value ( Step B63) is performed. Further, when there is no big hit occurrence flag (step B60; No), a process for obtaining the off-normal notice appearance point determination table (step B62) is performed, and a process for determining the normal notice appearance point based on the notice selection random number value ( Step B63) is performed.

  Next, a process for setting the determined normal notice appearance point information (step B64) is performed, a process for clearing the big hit occurrence flag (step B65) is performed, and the normal notice appearance point determination process is terminated. By this process, the block for executing the normal notice is determined from the blocks shown in FIG.

  FIG. 41 shows a notice setting process (step B41) in the notice distribution process shown in FIG. In this notice setting process, first, it is determined whether or not there is special notice appearance point information set in the special notice appearance point determination process (see FIG. 39) (step B70). (Step B70; Yes) performs processing (Step B71) for selecting a special notice to be executed based on the special notice appearance point information.

  In the process of selecting a special notice to be executed based on the special notice appearance point information (step B71), one of the special notices that can be selected as shown in FIG. 36 in the block selected as the block for executing the special notice is selected. Select one special notice. Then, a process of setting the selected special notice (step B72) is performed, a process of clearing the special notice appearance point information (step B73) is performed, and the notice setting process is ended.

  On the other hand, when there is no special advance notice appearance point information (step B70; No), it is determined whether there is normal advance notice appearance point information set in the normal advance notice appearance point determination process (see FIG. 40) (step B74). Do. If there is normal notice appearance point information (step B74; Yes), a process of selecting a normal notice to be executed based on the normal notice appearance point information (step B75) is performed. When there is no normal notice appearance point information (step B74; No), the notice setting process is terminated.

  In the process of selecting the normal notice to be executed based on the normal notice appearance point information (step B75), one of the normal notices that can be selected as shown in FIG. 36 in the block selected as the block for executing the normal notice is selected. Select one regular notice. Then, a process of setting the selected normal notice (step B76) is performed, a process of clearing the normal notice appearance point information (step B77) is performed, and the notice setting process is ended.

  Based on the information related to the notice effect set in the above process, the special figure changes by the display control process (step B14), the sound control process (step B15), and the decoration control process (step B16) of the main process (see FIG. 33). The notice effect selected when the display game progresses to the selected block is executed. As such control, for example, it is determined whether the special figure change display game has reached the notice execution timing in the selected block based on the elapsed time from the start of the special figure change display game. To do. Further, as a video at the time of reaching, a video including a notice effect may be created and stored in advance, and an appropriate image may be selected and used according to the determined type of the notice effect. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as a notice effect executing means capable of executing a notice effect for notifying the result of the variable display game during execution of the variable display game.

  42 and 43 show examples of the distribution of the notice appearance points by the notice distribution process. In this example, the notice selection random number is selected from 0 to 999. FIG. 42 shows an example of distribution when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of place and SP reach is selected as the variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 42A, in the notice execution determination table used when the result is out of order, it is determined that the notice is executed when a value from 0 to 299 is selected (step B34; Yes), 300. If the value from 999 to 999 is selected, it is determined not to execute the notice (step B34; No).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 42B, in the special special notice execution determination table, the special notice is displayed when a value from 0 to 89 is selected from 0 to 299 determined to execute the notice. It is determined to be executed (step B38; Yes), and it is determined that the normal notice is to be executed when a value of 90 to 299 is selected (step B38; No).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 42 (c), in the extraordinary special notice appearance point determination table, when a value from 0 to 26 is selected, it is selected to execute the special notice in the block at the time of “1” change start, When the value from 27 to 53 is selected, it is selected when the special notice is executed in the block that is changing in the first half of “2”. Also, when a value from 54 to 71 is selected, it is selected to execute a special notice in a block in “3” N reach, and when a value from 72 to 80 is selected, “4” is in SP reach. Selected when special notice is executed in block. Furthermore, when a value from 81 to 85 is selected, it is selected to execute a special notice at the start of “1” fluctuation and at a block in “2” N reach, and a value from 86 to 89 is selected. This is selected when a special notice is executed at the start of “1” change and at a block in “3” N reach.

  In addition, although the outlier normal notice appearance point determination table is not shown, the block for executing the normal notice is selected based on the selected notice random number value in the same manner as the outbreak special notice appearance point determination table shown in FIG. It is like that.

  FIG. 43 shows an example of distribution when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit and SP reach is selected as the fluctuation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 43A, when the result is a big hit, the advance notice is always selected. Further, as shown in FIG. 43 (b), in the big hit special notice execution determination table, it is determined that the special notice is executed when a value from 0 to 699 is selected (step B38; Yes), and 700 to 999. When the value is selected, it is determined that the normal notice is executed (step B38; No).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (c), in the jackpot special notice appearance point determination table, when a value from 0 to 34 is selected, it is selected to execute the special notice in the block at the time of “1” change start, When the value from 35 to 69 is selected, it is selected when the special notice is executed in the block that is changing in the first half of “2”. Also, when a value from 70 to 139 is selected, it is selected to execute a special notice in a block in “3” N reach, and when a value from 140 to 279 is selected, “4” is in SP reach. Selected when special notice is executed in block. Furthermore, when a value of 280 to 489 is selected, it is selected that a special notice is executed at the start of “1” change and “2” is in N reach, and a value of 490 to 699 is selected. This is selected when a special notice is executed at the start of “1” change and at a block in “3” N reach.

  Although the big hit normal notice appearance point determination table is not shown, the block for executing the normal notice is selected based on the selected notice random number value as in the big hit special notice appearance point determination table shown in FIG. It is like that.

  As described above, in the case of a big hit, the execution probability of the notice effect is higher than in the case of a loss, and the probability of selecting the special notice when the decision to execute the notice effect is high. Further, in the case of a big hit, the probability that the latter half block is selected as a block for executing the notice effect is higher than that in the case of a loss, and the probability that a plurality of blocks are selected is also high.

  In this way, in the special figure variation display game, the period from the start of the change of the identification information to the stop is divided into a plurality of blocks, and a block is selected to execute the special notice effect. Appearance of the notice effect can be easily controlled. That is, if the special notice effect, which is the notice effect that the player expects most, is executed independently for each of the multiple types of special notice effects, for example, even if the result is out of place, There is a possibility that the notice effect will be executed multiple times. In order to avoid this, if the execution probability of the special notice effect is extremely lowered, the special notice effect is not executed when necessary, and the function as the notice effect is not performed. However, by predetermining the block for executing the special notice effect as in the present invention, for example, it is possible to prevent the special notice effect from being executed a plurality of times when the result is out of order. It is also possible to execute the special notice effect for the first time, and the appearance of the desired notice effect can be easily controlled. In addition, for example, when a result is a special result, it is possible to prevent a special notice effect (so-called premier notice) that is selected with a very low probability from being executed a plurality of times in one variable display game, and the appearance probability is low. It is possible to prevent the value of the special notice effect from deteriorating.

  In addition, the appearance of a desired notice effect can be easily controlled by determining the selection mode of the block for executing the special notice effect based on the result of the special figure change display game. That is, for example, when the result is out of order, the special notice effect can be executed with only one block, and when the result is the special result, the special notice effect can be executed with a plurality of blocks. Can do. As a result, a notice that the possibility of a big hit is very high despite the result being disappointing is given to make the player have excessive expectation, and the reliability of the notice becomes unclear Can be prevented.

  From the above, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (start winning port 36, normal variation winning device 37), a variable display device (special figure) that can execute a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner 1 display 51, special figure 2 display 52, display device 41), and a game machine that generates a special game that gives a predetermined game value to a player when the result of a variable display game becomes a special result , Provided with a notice effect execution means (effect control device 300) capable of executing a notice effect for notifying the result of the variable display game during execution of the change display game, and the notice effect execution means normally executes a predetermined notice effect. A notice effect selection means (effect control device 300) for selecting which notice effect is to be executed, a notice effect, or a special notice effect having a higher selection rate when a special result is obtained than the normal notice effect, and fluctuation Notice block selection means (effect control device 300) for dividing the period from the start of the change of the identification information in the game shown to the stop to a plurality of blocks and selecting which block the special notice effect is to be executed; It will be equipped with.

  Further, the notice block selecting means (effect control apparatus 300) includes selection mode determining means (effect control apparatus 300) for determining a selection mode of a block for executing the special notice effect based on the result of the variable display game. It becomes.

  Next, the notice effect during the special game state will be described. The notice effect during the special game state includes a notice effect A that suggests the existence of a start memory for executing a special figure variation display game that results in a special result, and a high probability state when the special result is 11R probability change. It is possible to execute the notice effect B that informs the user of the fact that it will become a transition to the heaven mode with a predetermined probability.

  As shown in FIG. 44A, the notice effect A causes the auxiliary effect device 42a provided in the center case 40 to emit light during execution of the round game, and light is also emitted to the display device 41 in accordance with the light emission. Effect display 41e is performed. During execution of the round game, a round display 41f for displaying the number of rounds and a special result display 41g for displaying the type of special result derived from the special display variation display game are also displayed.

  In the notice effect A, there is a suggestion notification that suggests the existence of a start memory for executing a special figure fluctuation display game whose result is a special result, and the existence of a start memory for executing a special figure fluctuation display game whose result is a special result is clarified. It is possible to execute a fixed notification to notify to. In the suggestion notification, an effect of causing the auxiliary effect device 42a to emit light in white is performed, and in the final notification, an effect of causing the auxiliary effect device 42a to emit light (rainbow light emission) so that a plurality of colors continuously change is performed. Thus, the player can determine which production is the production. Further, the notice effect A is executed independently in each of a plurality of round games. That is, whether or not to execute each round game is selected, and the selected type of effect is executed only in the round game selected to be executed.

  Since the execution of the notice effect A is determined in this way, the player's expectation for the effect that occurs during the execution of the special game can be maintained, and the interest of the game during the special game can be improved. In other words, it is impossible to predict which of the multiple rounds will be notified, so that every time a round is updated, it can be expected to execute the notification, and the expectation for the performance over the entire period of the special game. A feeling can be maintained. Further, even when the notification is not executed in the round game being executed, the notification may be executed again in the next and subsequent rounds, and the feeling of expectation can be maintained until the end of the special game.

  FIG. 45 shows the selection ratio of the notice effect A. 45 (a) shows the selection ratio of the notice effect A for the start memory of FIG. 1, and FIG. 45 (b) shows the selection of the notice effect A for the start memory of FIG. It is a ratio. Thus, the notice effect A is selected at a predetermined ratio according to the type of start memory (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) and the result (out-of-order or various big hits).

  Note that the production type “no production” means that the announcement production A is not executed, “the production device → white” executes the suggestion notification, and “the production device → rainbow” executes the confirmation notification. Means. Further, the “type” of the hold type indicates that all the start memories are out of order, and in this case, the notice effect is selected at a certain rate regardless of the type of the start memories. The other holding types are types of special results that can be derived respectively in Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2. For example, “11 probability” means 11R probability change, and “11 A” means 11R normal A. means.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 45 (a) or FIG. 45 (b), when all the results of start-up memory are out of place, 80% for no effect and 20% for suggestion notification are selected. In addition, as shown in FIG. 45A, when selecting the notice effect A for the start memory whose result is 11R probability change (11 probability), no effect is 65%, suggestion notification is 25%, final notification Is selected at a rate of 10% and, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), when the notice effect A is selected for the start memory that results in 2R normal B (2 B), no effect is 75% The suggestion notification is selected at a rate of 25%.

  As described above, the suggestion notification has a higher probability of being executed when there is no start memory for executing the special figure variation display game in which the result is a special result. That is, it is suggested that as the suggestion notification is executed in a plurality of round games, there is a higher probability that there is a start memory for executing the special figure variation display game whose result is a special result. Further, the confirmation notification can be executed only when there is a start memory for executing the special figure variation display game in which the result becomes a special result. Thereby, the expectation with respect to execution of alert | report can be held in each round game, and the expectation with respect to an effect can be maintained over the whole period of a special game. Further, it is possible to have expectations for the execution of the final notification in each round game, and it is possible to further maintain the expectation for the performance over the entire period of the special game.

  On the other hand, the notice effect B is an effect that is started when it becomes a predetermined round (here, six rounds). In this notice effect B, for example, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), an effect in which Momotaro and the demon are playing is performed, and if Momotaro wins, it will be in a high probability state (the transition to heaven mode) will be notified. If Momotaro is defeated, the performance that does not notify the high probability is performed.

  As the control process of the above-mentioned notice effect A, the effect control device 300 performs the notice effect A lottery shown in FIG. 46 when the special game state is being executed in the game control process (step B13) in the main process shown in FIG. Process. In this notice effect A lottery process, it is first determined whether or not there is a hold memory (starting memory) (step B80). If there is no hold memory (step B80; No), the notice effect A lottery process is terminated. To do. If there is a hold storage (step B80; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a notice effect A lottery completion flag that is set when a lottery is executed as to whether or not the notice effect A is to be executed (step B81). )I do.

  And when there is no notice effect A lottery completion flag (step B81; No), the process (step B82) which extracts the notice effect A lottery random number is performed. On the other hand, if there is a notice effect A lottery completion flag (step B81; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit round update (step B92), and if it is not a big hit round update (step B92; No), a notice is given. The effect A lottery process is terminated. If it is a big hit round update (step B92; Yes), the notice effect A lottery completion flag is cleared (step B93), and a process of extracting the notice effect A lottery random number (step B82) is performed. With such a process, in one round game, a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect A is performed only once.

  After performing the process (step B82) of extracting the notice effect A lottery random number, the process (step B83) of acquiring the value of the fluctuation waiting hold is performed. In the process for obtaining the value of fluctuation waiting hold (step B83), the result of determination by the special figure hold information determination process (see FIG. 19) is transmitted to the effect control device 300 when each currently stored start memory is generated. Acquires the value of the start opening prize design command.

  The production control device 300 also has a change order flag save area as shown in FIG. Then, when the process of obtaining the change waiting hold value (step B83) is performed for the first time after the process of extracting the notice effect A lottery random number (step B82) is performed, the execution order stored in the change order flag saving area is executed. The value of the start opening winning symbol command in the start memory (early start memory) that is digested earliest is acquired. Further, as will be described later, when the value of the acquired start opening prize winning design command is out of place (step B84; No), and all the starting memory winning start winning effect design commands have not been determined (step B85; No). ) Returns to the process (step B83) for acquiring the value of the fluctuation waiting hold again. In this case, according to the execution order stored in the change order flag saving area, the value of the start opening winning effect symbol command in the starting memory that is digested after the starting memory that has already acquired the value of the starting opening winning effect symbol command is acquired. To do. In this way, the determination is made sequentially from the earliest start memory.

  After performing the process (step B83) for acquiring the value for waiting for change (step B83), it is determined whether or not the value of the acquired start opening winning effect design command is a big hit value (step B84). In step B84; No), a determination is made as to whether or not all of the fluctuation waiting holds have been determined (step B85).

  If all the fluctuation waiting hold determinations are not completed (step B85; No), the process returns to the process of obtaining the change waiting hold value (step B83), and next to the start-up memory determined as described above. The value of the start opening winning effect design command of the digested start memory is acquired. Further, when all the waiting for change waiting determinations are completed (step B85; Yes), that is, when all are out of place, the notice effect A lottery random number is referred to the notice effect A lottery table corresponding to the deviation. A lottery is performed (step B86). In this case, the notice effect A is selected at the rate shown in the “out” column of FIG. 45 (a) or FIG. 45 (b). Thereafter, the notice effect is set based on the lottery result (step B90), the notice effect A lottery completion flag is set (step B91), and the notice effect A lottery process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the value of the acquired start opening winning effect design command is a big hit value (step B84; Yes), lottery is performed by referring to the notice effect A lottery random number to the notice effect A lottery table corresponding to the type of jackpot. (Step B87). In this case, based on the type of start memory to be notified (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) and the type of special result, the notice effect is shown in the ratio shown in the corresponding column of FIG. 45 (a) or FIG. 45 (b). A is selected.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the selected notice effect A is a definite notification (step B88). If it is not a definite notification (step B88; No), a process of setting a heaven mode flag (step B89) is performed. Without proceeding to step B90. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the selected notice effect A is a fixed notification (step B88), if it is a fixed notification (step B88; Yes), processing for setting a heaven mode flag (step B89) is performed. After that, the notice effect is set based on the lottery result (step B90), the notice effect A lottery completion flag is set (step B91), and the notice effect A lottery process is terminated. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as notification execution selection means for selecting whether or not to execute suggestion notification for each round game executed by the special game execution control means (game control device 100).

  In this way, when the determination is made from the earliest start memory, and there is a start memory that becomes a special result, the notice effect is set for the start memory, so that the start memory that becomes the special result is obtained. Even if there are a plurality of items, it is selected whether or not the suggestion notification or the final notification is executed for the start-up memory that is the special result first. As a result, it is not necessary to always check all start memories, so that the processing in the control device can be reduced. In addition, since the target of the notification is clarified by targeting the special result that occurs first, the notification that considers the type of the special result in addition to simply suggesting the possibility of the special result is performed. The content of the notification can be varied and the interest can be improved.

  Based on the information related to the notice effect A set in the above process, the display control process (step B14), the sound control process (step B15), and the decoration control process (step B16) of the main process (see FIG. 33) The notice effect will be executed at the timing. In other words, the effect control device 300 serves as a notification means capable of executing a suggestion notification that is a notification suggesting a determination result by the game result prior determination means (game control device 100).

  From the above, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (start winning port 36, normal variation winning device 37), a variable display device (special figure) that can execute a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner 1 display 51, special figure 2 display 52, display device 41), and a game machine that generates a special game that gives a predetermined game value to a player when the result of a variable display game becomes a special result , Starting winning memory means (game control device 100) for storing starting memory as a right to execute the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning area, and a start memory in the starting winning memory means; The determination result by the game result prior determination means (game control device 100) for determining the game result information stored correspondingly before the execution of the variable display game based on the start memory and the game result prior determination means A notification means (effect control device 300) capable of executing a suggestion notification, which is an incentive notification, and a special game execution control means (game control device 100) for performing execution control of the special game. A special game is constituted by a cycle game in which a round game capable of giving a predetermined game value to a player is executed a plurality of times, and the notification means provides the suggestion for each round game executed by the special game execution control means. A notification execution selection means (effect control device 300) for selecting whether to perform notification is provided.

  Further, the notifying means (the effect control device 300) suggests to the player the existence of the start memory determined to execute the variable display game as a special result by the game result prior determination means (the game control device 100) as the suggestion notification. The notification execution selection means (production control device 300) suggests a higher probability when there is a start memory determined to execute the variable display game as a special result than when it does not exist. The execution of notification is selected.

  In addition, the notification means (production control device 300) is confirmed to clearly notify the player of the presence of the start memory determined to execute the variable display game that results in a special result by the game result prior determination means (game control device 100). When there is a start-up memory in which the notification can be executed and the notification execution selection unit (the effect control device 300) has determined that the game result prior determination unit (the game control device 100) executes the variable display game with a special result. Is to select whether or not to perform suggestion notification or confirmation notification for each round game executed by the special game execution control means (game control device 100).

  In addition, the notification execution selection unit (the effect control device 300), when there are a plurality of start memories determined by the game result prior determination unit (the game control device 100) to execute the variable display game that is a special result, Whether or not the suggestion notification or the final notification is to be executed is selected with respect to the start memory for executing the variable display game as a special result.

  Further, as the control process of the above-described notice effect B, the effect control device 300 performs the notice effect shown in FIG. 47 when the special game state is being executed in the game control process (step B13) in the main process shown in FIG. B lottery processing is performed. In the notice effect B lottery process, first, it is determined whether or not the special game state being executed is based on the derivation of the 11R probability change (step B100). And when it is not based on derivation | leading-out of 11R probability change (step B100; No), the notice effect B lottery process is complete | finished. In addition, when it is based on the derivation of the 11R probability change (step B100; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is the 5R end timing (step B101).

  When it is not the end timing of the 5Rth (step B101; No), the notice effect B lottery process is ended. When it is the 5R end timing (step B101; Yes), the notice effect B lottery random number is extracted (step B102), and the notice effect B determination table is acquired (step B103).

  Thereafter, the notice effect B lottery random number is referred to the notice effect B determination table to determine whether or not the notice effect B is executed (step B104). If the notice effect B is not executed (step B104; No), the notice effect B lottery process is terminated. When the notice effect B is executed (step B104; Yes), it is determined whether or not the result of referring to the notice effect B lottery random number in the notice effect B determination table is a result of notifying the probability change (step B105). I do.

  If the result is not a notification of probability change (step B105; No), the promotion effect (failure) information is set (step B106), and the notice effect B lottery process is terminated. In this case, when the notice effect B is an effect as shown in FIG. 44 (b), an effect is set in which it is not notified that Momotaro is defeated by a ban and is surely changed. Further, when the result is to notify the probability change (step B105; Yes), the promotion effect (success) information is set (step B107), the heaven mode flag is set (step B108), and the notice effect B lottery End the process. In this case, when the notice effect B is an effect as shown in FIG. 44 (b), an effect is provided in which it is notified that Momotaro has won the game and is surely changing.

  Based on the information related to the notice effect B set in the above process, the display control process (step B14), the sound control process (step B15), and the decoration control process (step B16) of the main process (see FIG. 33) The notice effect will be executed at the timing.

  FIG. 48 shows a big hit end process performed at the end of the special game state in the effect control device 300. In this jackpot end process, first, it is determined whether or not a stop symbol command has been received (step B110). As shown in FIG. 32, the stop symbol command includes information related to the stop symbol (special result type) of the special symbol variable display game that triggered the occurrence of the current special game state. In the determination of whether or not the stop symbol command has been received (step B110), if the stop symbol command has not been received (step B110; No), the jackpot end processing is terminated.

  If a stop symbol command has been received (step B110; Yes), a process (step B111) for obtaining information (type of special result) related to the stop symbol based on the stop symbol command is performed to determine whether the symbol is a normal symbol. It is determined whether or not (step B112). The normal symbol is a special result in which the probability state after the end of the special gaming state is the normal probability state. 11R normal A (symbol), 11R normal B (symbol), 2R normal A (symbol), 3R normal A ( Symbol), 2R normal B (design), 3R normal B (design).

  If the symbol is a normal symbol (step B112; Yes), a process for setting a time reduction flag (step B113), a process for setting the number of time reductions (step B114), and a process for setting an information setting table as a reference table (step B114) Step B115) is performed. The short time flag is a flag indicating that the gaming state becomes the short time state. The number of time reductions is the number of special figure variable display games that can be executed in the time reduction state. In the processing for setting the time reduction number (step B114), an initial value (50 or 100) is set in the time reduction counter that manages the time reduction number. Set. On the other hand, when it is not a normal symbol (step B112; No), a process of setting an information setting table as a reference table (step B115) is performed.

  After performing the process of setting the information setting table as a reference table (step B115), the process of setting the probability information and game mode information corresponding to the probability information command and the stop symbol command is performed (step B116). By these processes, the information setting table in which the probability information after the end of the special gaming state corresponding to the type of the special result and the game mode information is defined is set, and the special result type (special result display game type ( By referring to the symbol number), the probability information and the game mode information are determined and set. For example, when the type of the special result is 16R probability change, a high probability is set as the probability information, and the heaven mode is set as the game mode information. When the special result type is 2R normal A, the normal probability is set as the probability information, and the chance mode is set as the game mode information. When the type of special result is 11R probability change, a high probability is set as the probability information, and the mode selected by lottery is set as the game mode information.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether there is a heaven mode flag (step B117). The heaven mode flag is a flag that is set when confirmation notification is selected in the notice effect A lottery process of FIG. 46 or when certain change notification is selected in the notice effect B lottery process of FIG. 47. If there is no heaven mode flag (step B117; No), a process of setting a variation pattern table corresponding to the game mode (step B119) is performed. In this case, the game mode set in step B116 is set. On the other hand, if there is a heaven mode flag (step B117; Yes), the game mode information is set to the heaven mode (step B118), and a process of setting a variation pattern table corresponding to the game mode is performed (step B119). In this case, the heaven mode is set instead of the game mode set in step B116.

  Accordingly, the heaven mode is set when there is a start memory for executing the special figure variation display game in which the result becomes a special result in the special game state, or when the probability change is notified in the special game state based on the 11R probability change. Will be. That is, a specific game mode (heaven mode) only when a high probability state is set as a game mode after the end of a special game and when there is a start memory determined to execute a variable display game with a special result Can be selected.

  Thereby, it is notified that there is a very high possibility that a special result will be obtained again if a specific game mode is entered after the end of the special game, and the result of notification during the special game can be clearly notified. In addition, if there is a start memory that results in a special result, it is possible to shift to a specific game mode that can be transferred when a high probability state is set regardless of the probability state, so the type that becomes a high probability state as a special result It is possible to give an impression that the game machine has a high percentage of selection of the special result, and it is possible to increase the willingness to continue playing with the game machine.

  After performing the process of setting the variation pattern table corresponding to the effect mode (step B119), the process of setting the variation counter (step S120) is performed, and the big hit end process is terminated. In the process of setting the variation counter (step S120), 0 is set as the initial value in the variation counter. The variation counter is incremented by one every time the special figure variation display game is completed, and the number of executions of the special figure variation display game executed after the special game state is completed is counted.

  In the production control device 300, the game mode is shifted based on the value of the variation counter. For example, when the type of the special result is normal A, when the value of the change counter is 50 (when the special figure change display game is executed 50 times), the mode shifts from the chance mode ST4 to the normal mode ST1. Perform the process. Further, when the type of the special result is normal B, when the value of the change counter is 100 (when the special figure change display game is executed 100 times), the mode shifts from the chance mode ST4 to the normal mode ST1. Perform the process. Furthermore, when the type of the special result is a certain change and the chance mode ST4, the lottery is performed when the value of the variation counter reaches 50, and when the win is won, the process moves to the heaven mode ST3. If the winning combination is not made, the process proceeds to the heaven mode ST3 when the value of the variation counter reaches 100. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as a game mode selection means for selecting one game mode from a plurality of game modes having different game effects.

  From the above, based on the type of special result, the probability state in which the result of the variable display game after the end of the special game becomes a special result is either a normal probability state or a high probability state higher than the normal probability state. Game mode selection means (game control device 100) and game mode selection means (effect control device 300) for selecting one game mode from a plurality of game modes with different game effects. When the high probability state is set as the game mode after the end of the special game, the means stores the start memory determined to execute the variable display game with the special result by the game result pre-determination means (game control device 100). A specific game mode can be selected only when it exists.

  In the above-described embodiment, it is assumed that the determination value of the normal probability state is always used in the big hit determination process (step A231) in the special figure hold determination process (see FIG. 19). The jackpot determination may be performed in consideration of the probability state at the time of execution. In this case, if there is no start memory with a special result in the start memory, the big hit determination is performed based on the determination value in the current probability state. Also, if there is a start memory that has a special result in the start memory, for the start memory that is digested after the start memory, the jackpot determination is performed with a probability state set after the end of the special game state based on the special result To.

  In addition, the announcement effect is performed by a display on the display device 41, by a lamp or LED emission mode, by a sound output, by an operation of an accessory device, or a combination of these. Is possible. In the suggestion notification, the possibility of the existence of the start memory as a special result is suggested by the frequency of the notification. For example, the suggestion notification may be indicated by a notification mode such as a light emission color or a light emission state. Also good.

  In addition, in the notice effect A lottery process shown in FIG. 46, the heaven mode flag is set (step B89) only when the final notification is selected (step B88; Yes), but the start that has a special result is performed. When there is a memory (step B84), the heaven mode flag may always be set. In this way, it is possible to clearly notify whether or not the suggestion notification during the special game has been informed of the existence of the starting memory that gives a special result.

  Next, a first modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. In the gaming machine of this modification, the execution of the notice effect is selected by lot for each block that can execute the notice effect, and a plurality of special notices are not executed when the result is out of order.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the execution probability of each notice effect is set for each block shown in FIG. FIG. 49 shows the execution probability of the special notice in each block. Note that the execution probability in each block is set in the same manner for the normal notice.

  Then, instead of the process related to the determination of the notice effect shown in FIGS. 38 to 43, the process shown in FIGS. 50 to 54 is performed. In the notice allocation process shown in FIG. 50, first, it is determined whether or not a change command transmitted from the game control device 100 at the start of the special figure change display game has been received (step B30). The change command is a command including information on a change pattern of the special figure change display game. In addition to this, a decorative special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information related to the decorative special figure variation display game is also received. In the determination of whether or not this variation command has been received (step B30), if the variation command has not been received (step B30; No), the notice allocation process is terminated. If a change command has been received (step B30; Yes), a process of extracting a notice selection random number (step B31) is performed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit (step B32). If the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is not a big hit (step B32; No), a notice execution determination table is acquired. The process (step B33) to perform is performed. Then, the notice selection random number is referred to the notice execution determination table to determine whether or not the notice is executed (step B34). When the notice is not executed (step B34; No), the notice distribution process is terminated. . In addition, when a notice is executed (step B34; Yes), a change start notice determination process (step B130) is performed. On the other hand, if the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit (step B32; Yes), a process for setting a big hit occurrence flag (step B37) is performed, and a fluctuation start notice determination process (step B130) is performed.

  In the change start notice determination process (step B130), the notice effect in the block at the start of "1" change is set. Thereafter, “2” performs a first half change notice determination process (step B131) for setting a notice effect in the first half change block, and “3” N reach notice determination process (step B131) for setting a notice effect in the N reach block (step B131). Step B132) is performed. Then, the SP reach notice determination process (step B133) for setting the notice effect in the block in the “4” SP reach is performed, the notice setting process (step B134) is performed, and the notice distribution process is terminated.

  FIG. 51 shows the change start notice determination process (step B130) in the notice distribution process shown in FIG. In this variation start notice determination process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a big hit occurrence flag that is set when the result is a special result (step B140), and if there is a big hit occurrence flag (step B140; Yes). Acquires a big hit special notice execution determination table (step B141), refers to the notice selection random number in the big hit special notice execution determination table, and performs a process of determining whether to execute a special notice (step B142). Here, the probability of determining that the special notice is to be executed is 20/100 as shown in FIG.

  If it is determined that the special advance notice is to be executed (step B142; Yes), the special notice appearance point information is set (step B146), and the change start notice determination process is terminated. As a result, execution of the special notice in the block at the start of the “1” change is determined. On the other hand, when it is not determined that the special advance notice is executed (step B142; No), the big hit normal advance notice execution determination table is acquired (step B143), and the advance selection normal random number is referred to the big hit normal advance notice execution determination table. Processing for determining whether or not to execute the advance notice is performed (step B144).

  If it is not determined that the normal notice is to be executed (step B144; No), the change start notice determination process is terminated. In this case, the notice effect is not executed in the block at the start of “1” change. If it is determined that the normal notice is to be executed (step B144; Yes), the process of setting the normal notice appearance point information (step B145) is performed, and the change start notice determination process is terminated. As a result, execution of the normal notice in the block at the start of “1” change is determined.

  If the result is a big hit, a notice effect is performed in any block, and the value that can be selected as the notice selection random number is changed from the change start notice determination process (step B130) to the SP reach notice determination process. It is included as a determination value (determination value determined to be executed) of the big hit special advance notice execution determination table or the big hit normal advance notice execution determination table (step B133).

  On the other hand, when there is no big hit occurrence flag (step B140; No), a special notice advancement determination table is obtained (step B147), and the special notice is executed with reference to the special notice execution determination table without the selection random number. The process which determines whether or not is performed (step B148). Here, the probability of determining that the special notice is to be executed is 5/100 as shown in FIG.

  If it is determined that the special notice is to be executed (step B148; Yes), the process for setting the special notice prohibition information (step B152) is performed, and the process for setting the special notice appearance point information (step B153) is performed. The start notice determination process ends. As a result, execution of the special notice in the block at the start of the “1” change is determined. In addition, by setting the special notice prohibition information, it is possible to suppress execution of the special notice in another block.

  On the other hand, if it is not determined to execute the special advance notice (step B148; No), the normal advance notice execution determination table is acquired (step B149), and the normal selection execution random number is removed and the normal advance notice execution determination table is referred to. Processing for determining whether or not to execute the advance notice is performed (step B150).

  If it is not determined that the normal notice is to be executed (step B150; No), the change start notice determination process is terminated. In this case, the notice effect is not executed in the block at the start of “1” change. When it is determined that the normal notice is to be executed (step B150; Yes), the process of setting the normal notice appearance point information (step B151) is performed, and the variation start notice determination process is ended. As a result, execution of the normal notice in the block at the start of “1” change is determined.

  FIG. 52 shows the first half change notice determination process (step B131) in the notice distribution process shown in FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the process similar to the above-mentioned change start notice determination process, and a different part is demonstrated.

  When there is no big hit occurrence flag (step B140; No), it is determined whether or not there is special notice prohibition information that is set when execution of the special notice is decided when the result is out of step (step B160). Do. And when there is no special notice prohibition information (step B160; No), the process regarding execution of the notice effect at the time of losing is performed. If there is special notice prohibition information (step B160; Yes), the first half change notice determination process ends.

  By this process, it is suppressed that execution of the special notice is determined in a plurality of blocks when the result is out of order. This makes it possible to easily control the appearance of the desired notice effect, and the special notice effect is announced several times to notify the player that the possibility of a big hit is very high despite the result being out of order. It can prevent expectation and the reliability of the notice from becoming unclear. In other words, if the result of the variable display game is not a special result, the effect control device 300 selects execution of the special notice effect in another block when execution of the special notice effect is selected in any one block. The notice effect suppression means which suppresses being made is made.

  In addition, as the tables acquired in step B141, step B143, step B147, and step B149 in the first half change notice determination process, a table for the first half change notice determination process is selected. Among these, in the jackpot special advance notice execution determination table acquired in step B141, the probability of determining to execute the special advance notice is 20/100 as shown in FIG. Further, in the missed special notice execution determination table acquired in step B147, the probability of determining that the special notice is executed is 5/100 as shown in FIG. In addition, as the appearance point information set in step B145, step B146, step B151, and step B153, information indicating that the advance notice is executed in the block in the first half of “2” is set.

  FIG. 53 shows the N-reach notice determination process (step B132) in the notice distribution process shown in FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the process similar to the above-mentioned first-half fluctuation notice determination process, and a different part is demonstrated.

  As each table acquired in step B141, step B143, step B147, and step B149 in this N reach notice determination process, a table for N reach notice determination process is selected. Among these, in the jackpot special notice execution determination table acquired in step B141, the probability of determining that the special notice is executed is 30/100 as shown in FIG. Further, in the missed special notice execution determination table acquired in step B147, the probability of determining that the special notice is executed is 5/100 as shown in FIG. In addition, as the appearance point information set in step B145, step B146, step B151, and step B153, information indicating that a notice is executed in a block in the “3” N reach is set.

  FIG. 54 shows the SP reach notice determination process (step B133) in the notice distribution process shown in FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the process similar to the above-mentioned N reach notice determination process, and a different part is demonstrated.

  In this SP reach notice determination process, a process related to a notice effect (steps B141 to B146) performed when there is a big hit occurrence flag (step B140; Yes) and then a big hit occurrence flag is cleared (step B170). Is supposed to do.

  In addition, as the tables acquired in step B141, step B143, step B147, and step B149 in the SP reach notice determination process, a table for the SP reach notice determination process is selected. Among these, in the jackpot special notice execution determination table acquired in step B141, the probability of determining that the special notice is executed is 30/100 as shown in FIG. Further, in the missed special notice execution determination table acquired in step B147, the probability of determining that the special notice is executed is 5/100 as shown in FIG. In addition, as the appearance point information set in step B145, step B146, step B151, and step B153, information indicating that the advance notice is executed in the block in the “4” SP reach is set.

  FIG. 55 shows a notice setting process (step B134) in the notice distribution process shown in FIG. This notice setting process performs the processes from Step B71 to Step B73 and Step B75 to Step B77 in the notice setting process shown in FIG. Through this process, the special notice to be executed or the normal notice is selected and set for the block in which the appearance point information is set.

  From the above, when the result of the variable display game is not a special result, the notice block selecting means (the effect control device 300) selects another block when execution of the special notice effect is selected in any one block. Is provided with a notice effect suppressing means (effect control device 300) for suppressing the execution of the special notice effect.

  In addition, each table acquired in step B141, step B143, step B147, and step B149 is prepared for each variation pattern, and in the notice distribution process, a notice determination process is performed for blocks that are not executed in the special figure change display game. You may make it not.

  Next, a second modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain.

  The gaming machine according to the present modification performs an effect of notifying the existence of the start memory for executing the special figure changing display game in which the result in the special game state is a special result in both the notice effects A and B. The notice effect A performs suggestion notification and confirmation notification by the light emission of the auxiliary effect device 42a as in the above-described embodiment. Also, the notice effect B is an effect that starts when it becomes a predetermined round (here, 6 rounds) as in the above-described embodiment. For example, as shown in FIG. Produce. And, it is an effect that clearly notifies the existence of the start memory for executing the special figure variation display game in which the result becomes a special result when Momotaro wins.

  In the gaming machine of the present modification, the processes shown in FIGS. 56 and 57 are performed in the special gaming state instead of the processes shown in FIGS. 46 and 47. Note that the notice effect B lottery process shown in FIG. 56 is executed prior to the notice effect A lottery process shown in FIG. 57 at the start of the special game state.

  In the notice effect B lottery process shown in FIG. 56, it is first determined whether or not there is a notice effect A standby flag (step B180). As will be described later, when there is a notice effect A standby flag, the notice effect A is not executed. If there is no notice effect A standby flag (step B180; No), it is determined whether or not a big hit has occurred (step B181).

  In the determination of whether or not a big hit has occurred (step B181), it is determined whether or not it is at the start of the special gaming state. In the determination of whether or not the big hit has occurred (step B181), if the big hit has not occurred (step B181; No), the notice effect B lottery process is terminated. If a big hit has occurred (step B181; Yes), it is determined whether there is a pending storage (starting storage) (step B182).

  And when there is no holding storage (step B182; No), the notice effect B lottery processing is ended. If there is a pending storage (step B182; Yes), a process of extracting the notice effect B lottery random number (step B183) is performed, and a process of obtaining the notice effect B determination table (step B184) is performed. After that, referring to the notice effect B lottery random number in the notice effect B determination table, it is determined whether or not the notice effect B is executed (step B185).

  When the notice effect B is not executed (step B185; No), the notice effect B lottery process is terminated. When the notice effect B is executed (step B185; Yes), the notice effect A standby flag is set (step B186), and the notice effect B lottery process is terminated. In other words, if the execution of the notice effect B is selected by lottery only at the start of the special game state and it is determined to be executed, the notice effect A standby flag is set and the execution of the notice effect A is prohibited.

  On the other hand, when there is a notice effect A standby flag (step B180), it is determined whether or not it is the 5R end timing (step B187). If it is not the end timing of the 5th R (step B187; No), the notice effect B lottery process is ended. If it is the 5R end timing (step B187; Yes), a process (step B188) is performed to acquire the value of the start opening winning effect design command that is waiting for fluctuation.

  Processing for obtaining the value of the start opening winning effect design command that is on standby for change (step B188), determination of whether the value of the start opening winning effect design command is a jackpot value (step B189), The determination of whether or not the determination is completed (step B190) is the same as the processing from step B83 to step B85 of the notice effect A lottery processing shown in FIG. That is, a determination is made from the earliest start memory, and when there is a start memory that becomes a special result (step B189; Yes), an effect that notifies the presence of the start memory that becomes a special result is set as the notice effect B. As a process, a process (step B192) for setting notice effect B (success) information is performed. In this case, an effect that Momotaro wins with Janken is set. Thereafter, the heaven mode flag is set (step B193), the notice effect A standby flag is cleared (step B194), and the notice effect B lottery process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when all the determinations of waiting for change have been completed (step B190; Yes), that is, when all of them are out of place, processing for setting the notice effect B (failure) information (step B191) is performed. In this case, an effect is set that Momotaro loses in the hood. Thereafter, the notice effect A standby flag is cleared (step B194), and the notice effect B lottery process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 57, in the notice effect A lottery process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a notice effect A prohibition flag for prohibiting the execution of the notice effect A (step B200). If there is a notice effect A prohibition flag (step B200; Yes), it is determined whether or not the big hit has ended (step B203). If the big hit is not finished (step B203; No), the notice effect A lottery process is finished. When the big hit is over (step B203; Yes), the notice effect A prohibition flag is cleared (step B204), and the notice effect A lottery process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when there is no notice effect A prohibition flag (step B200; No), it is determined whether or not there is a notice effect A standby flag set when execution of the notice effect B described above is determined (step B201). I do. If there is a notice effect A standby flag (step B201; Yes), the notice effect A prohibition flag is set (step B202), and the notice effect A lottery process is terminated. Further, when there is no notice effect A standby flag (step B201; No), a process of determining whether or not there is a holding storage (step B80) is performed. The processes after this process are the same as the processes shown in FIG.

  That is, when the special gaming state occurs, it is first determined whether or not the notice effect B is to be executed. If it is decided to execute the notice effect B, the notice effect A is executed in the special game state. Is prohibited. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the result from being notified by the notice effect A before the notice by the notice effect B starting from the predetermined round in the special gaming state, and both notices can be used effectively.

  From the above, it is provided with notifying means (production control device 300) capable of executing suggestion notification that is notification indicating the determination result by the game result prior determination means (game control device 100), and the notification means includes special game execution control. First notification means (effect control device 300) for performing suggestion notification (notice effect A) for each round game executed by the means (game control device 100), and execution of suggestion notification by the first notification means for each round game First notification execution selection means (effect control device 300) for selecting whether or not to perform, and second notification means (effect control device 300) for executing suggestion notification (notice effect B) after execution of a predetermined number of round games. The second notification execution selection means (effect control device 300) for selecting whether or not the suggestion notification by the second notification means is executed at the start of the special game, and the second notification execution selection means Selection prohibiting means (production control device 300) for prohibiting selection of execution of suggestion notification by the first notification means by the first notification execution selection means when execution of suggestion notification by the second notification means is selected; It will be equipped with.

  The gaming machine 10 as described above is a variable display that can execute a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area (start winning prize port 36, normal variable winning device 37). Equipment (special figure 1 display 51, special figure 2 display 52, display device 41) is provided, and when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result, a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player is generated The game machine includes a notice effect executing means (effect control device 300) capable of executing a notice effect for notifying the result of the variable display game during the execution of the variable display game. A notice effect selection means (effect control) for selecting which notice effect to execute, a normal notice effect for executing a notice effect, and a special notice effect having a higher selection rate when a special result is obtained than the normal notice effect. Device 300 In the variable display game, the period from the start of the change of the identification information to the stop is divided into a plurality of blocks, and the notice block selection means (effect control apparatus 300) for selecting which block the special notice effect is executed in. ) And.

  Therefore, since the period from the start of the change of the identification information to the stop in the variable display game is divided into a plurality of blocks, the block is provided with a notice block selecting means for selecting which block the special notice effect is executed. Can easily control the appearance of the notice effect. That is, if the special notice effect, which is the notice effect that the player expects most, is executed independently for each of the multiple types of special notice effects, for example, even if the result is out of place, There is a possibility that the notice effect will be executed multiple times. In order to avoid this, if the execution probability of the special notice effect is extremely lowered, the special notice effect is not executed when necessary, and the function as the notice effect is not performed. However, by predetermining the block for executing the special notice effect as in the present invention, for example, it is possible to prevent the special notice effect from being executed a plurality of times when the result is out of order. It is also possible to execute the special notice effect for the first time, and the appearance of the desired notice effect can be easily controlled. In addition, for example, when a result is a special result, it is possible to prevent a special notice effect (so-called premier notice) that is selected with a very low probability from being executed a plurality of times in one variable display game, and the appearance probability is low. It is possible to prevent the value of the special notice effect from deteriorating.

  Further, the notice block selection means (effect control apparatus 300) includes selection mode determination means (effect control apparatus 300) that determines a selection mode of a block for executing the special notice effect based on the result of the variable display game.

  Therefore, since the selection mode determining means for determining the selection mode of the block for executing the special notice effect is provided based on the result of the variable display game, the appearance of the desired notice effect can be easily controlled. That is, for example, when the result is out of order, the special notice effect can be executed with only one block, and when the result is the special result, the special notice effect can be executed with a plurality of blocks. Can do. As a result, a notice that the possibility of a big hit is very high despite the result being disappointing is given to make the player have excessive expectation, and the reliability of the notice becomes unclear Can be prevented.

  In addition, when the result of the variable display game is not a special result, the notice block selecting means (the effect control device 300) specially executes the special notice effect in another block when execution of the special notice effect is selected in any one block. A notice effect suppressing means (effect control device 300) for suppressing the execution of the notice effect is selected.

  Therefore, if the result of the variable display game is not a special result, the notice block selecting means selects execution of the special notice effect in another block when execution of the special notice effect is selected in any one block. Therefore, it is possible to easily control the appearance of a desired notice effect. Therefore, special notice effects are announced several times to predict that the possibility of a big hit is very high despite the result being out of order, and it makes the player have excessive expectation and the reliability of the notice It can be prevented from becoming unclear.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above-described embodiment as a gaming machine, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, etc. It can be applied to all gaming machines that use this game ball.

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

10 gaming machine 36 start prize opening (start prize area)
37 Ordinary variable prize device (start prize area)
41 Display device (variable display device)
51 Special figure 1 display (variation display device)
52 Special figure 2 display (variation display device)
300 effect control device (notice effect executing means, notice effect selecting means, notice block selecting means, selection mode determining means, notice effect suppressing means)

Claims (3)

Started on the basis of the passage of the game ball into Doryo zone comprises executable variation display device variable display game variably displaying a plurality of identification information,
When the variable display game result is a special result, in the gaming machine for generating a special game for imparting a predetermined game value to the player,
A notice effect executing means capable of executing a notice effect for notifying the result of the variable display game during execution of the variable display game;
The notice effect execution means includes:
A notice effect selecting means for selecting which notice effect to execute, a normal notice effect for executing a predetermined notice effect, and a special notice effect having a higher selection rate when the special result is obtained than the normal notice effect. When,
In the variable display game, the period from the start of the variable display of the identification information to the stop is divided into a plurality of blocks in accordance with the timing at which the progress of the variable display game changes. Notice block selection means for selecting whether to execute ,
The special announcement effect is a game machine in which an effect to be executed individually for each block is predetermined . The notice block selecting means is:
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising selection mode determining means for determining a mode of selecting a block for executing the special notice effect based on the result of the variable display game. The notice block selecting means is:
When the result of the variable display game is not a special result, it is suppressed that the execution of the special notice effect is selected in another block when the execution of the special notice effect is selected in any one block. The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising a notice effect suppressing means for performing the operation.

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