JP5364961B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that includes a special variation display device for displaying a special variation display game that variably displays multiple pieces of special identification information when a game ball enters a start winning pocket, and generates a special game state advantageous for the game player when a special result is obtained in the special variation display game, while continuously giving a player an expectation for successive special results. <P>SOLUTION: If the special variation display game in which an ordinary special result is selected is executed while a predetermined number of continuations has been set, a special variation display game execution control means (game control device 100) determines a variation mode for the special variation display game, as a particular variation mode different from an ordinary variation mode. In a special variation display game in which special variation mode is provided by the special variation display game execution control means, a rendering control means (rendering control device 300) executes a predetermined rendering relating to the type of an ordinary special result selected by a special result selecting means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention includes a special variation display device for displaying a special variation display game for variably displaying a plurality of special identification information based on the winning of a game ball at a start winning opening, and the result of the special variation display game is a special result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

  In a conventional gaming machine, a high probability state is generated by setting a predetermined number of big hits as one set, and when the predetermined number of big hits have been generated, a so-called limiter function is activated, and the big hit in a state where this limiter function is activated Is designed to regulate the occurrence period of high probability state without causing distrust to the player by stopping the big hit fluctuation in the normal symbol that does not forcibly enter the high probability state (for example, patent Reference 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-108953

  Here, as in the above-mentioned patent document, in a gaming machine having a limiter function, when a big hit of a predetermined number of times ends, a big hit that becomes a high probability state in this set cannot occur, so a normal symbol is forcibly In order to make it clear to the player that the big hit variation display game has been stopped and the probability variation has ended (the limiter has been activated), the player's interest in the game is There are also many players who decay at once and end the game at that time, resulting in a decrease in the operation of the gaming machine. In addition, for a game with a limiter operation, the stop symbol table is only changed, and at the end of one set, there will be any effects that will draw the player's interest and make the player want to continue the game. As a result, most players could not have a continuous expectation of the game after one set.

  An object of the present invention includes a special variation display device that displays a special variation display game that displays a plurality of special identification information in a variable manner based on a winning of a game ball at a start winning opening, and the result of the special variation display game is a special result. In such a case, in the gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player, the player's expectation that the special result is continuously generated is continued.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the invention described in claim 1 is a special variation display device that displays a special variation display game that displays a plurality of special identification information in a variable manner based on winning of a game ball in a start winning opening. Prepared,
In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player when the result of the special variation display game is a special result,
The start winning opening is provided with a normal variation winning device capable of changing the state between a closed state where the game ball cannot be won and an open state where the game ball can be won,
Special result selection means for selecting one special result from a plurality of types of special results when the result of the special variation display game is the special result;
Special fluctuation display game execution control means for determining a fluctuation mode of the special fluctuation display game and performing execution control of the special fluctuation display game based on the determined fluctuation mode;
Production control means for performing production control related to the special variation display game,
The special results include
After the special gaming state based on the special result, a special special result that generates a high probability state in which the probability that the special result will occur again is higher than normal, and
A normal special result that does not generate the high probability state after the special gaming state based on the special result is included, and
The normal special results include
A first normal special result for generating an extended open time state in which the time for changing the state of the normally variable prize-winning device to the open state after the end of the special gaming state based on the normal special result;
A second normal special result that does not cause the extended open time state after the end of the special gaming state based on the normal special result,
The special result selection means includes:
Special result counting means for counting the number of continuations, which is the number of occurrences of special special results calculated from the occurrence of special results when not in the high probability state,
When selecting the type of the special result, if the number of continuations is not a predetermined number of times determined in advance, only the special special result is selected , and if the number of times of continuation is a predetermined number of times, Usually configured to select only special results,
The special variation display game execution control means includes:
When executing the special variation display game in which the normal special result is selected in a state where the number of continuations is a predetermined number of times, a variation mode of the special variation display game is referred to as a normal variation mode. Decide on different special variation modes,
The production control means includes
In a special variable display games are the special fluctuation mode by the special variable display game execution control unit, Ri executable der a predetermined effect on the types of the selected the normal special result by the special result selecting means,
The variation mode determined by the special variation display game execution control means includes at least the execution time of the special variation display game,
The special variation mode is characterized in that the execution time of the special variation display game is longer than the normal variation mode .

Here, “extending the time for changing the state of the normally variable prize-winning device to the open state” means an open condition that is a condition for changing the state of the normal variable prize-winning device to the open state compared to the case where the normal time-varying device is not extended. The number of times that the time required to satisfy is shortened, the probability that the opening condition is satisfied is increased, the time that the opening condition is opened when the opening condition is satisfied, and the opening state is established when the opening condition is satisfied For example. These may be combined.
The predetermined effect related to the type of the normal special result is an effect that clearly informs the type of the normal special result or an effect that suggests the type of the normal special result.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the special variation display game execution control means executes a special variation display game in which a normal special result is selected in a state where the number of continuations is a predetermined number. In this case, the variation mode of the special variation display game is determined as a special variation mode different from the normal variation mode, and the effect control means is a special variation display game in which the special variation display game execution control unit sets the special variation mode. Since the predetermined effect relating to the type of the normal special result selected by the special result selecting means can be executed, it is possible to continue the player's expectation that the special result is continuously generated. That is, even if the number of consecutive special special results that are in a high probability state is the maximum number of times and becomes a normal special result, there is a possibility that a new special special result may be obtained if it is the first normal special result. high. Therefore, by performing a predetermined effect relating to the type of the special special result, the player's expectation can be continued, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, according to the invention described in claim 1, the special fluctuation mode since a long execution time special variable display games than usual fluctuation mode, the player usually a special result types for a given that would be most noticeable It is possible to secure a sufficient amount of time for performing the performance, effectively increasing the player's expectation and enhancing the interest of the game. In addition, when selecting the type of special result, if the number of continuations is not a predetermined number of times, only the special special result is selected, so the number of consecutive special special results that are in a high probability state is the maximum number. That is certain. In the special variation display game in which the special special result is known to continue, the normal variation mode in which the execution time is short is used, so that the game until the number of consecutive special special results reaches the maximum number can be quickly digested.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein execution control of a normal variation display game in which a plurality of pieces of normal identification information are variably displayed on a normal variation display device based on establishment of a start condition. Normal fluctuation display game execution control means to perform,
When the result of the normal variation display game is a specific result, a normal variation winning device control means for changing the state of the normal variation winning device to an open state,
The normal variation winning device control means includes:
After the special game state based on the first normal special result is completed, the release time extension state is generated for a period until the special variation display game execution control means executes the special variation display game a predetermined number of times.
The normal variation display game execution control means includes:
In the case where the normal variation winning device is in the extended open time state, the execution time of the normal variation display game is executed shorter than usual.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the open time extension state is generated over a period until the special variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times, it is possible to make the state advantageous to the player only for a limited period. It is possible to increase the player's expectation as to whether or not the special special result will continue, and to improve the interest. Further, when the open time is extended, the execution time of the normal variation display game is executed shorter than usual, so that the chances of releasing the normal variation winning device can be increased.

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2 , wherein the first normal special result includes a plurality of types of special results,
The normal variation display game execution control means includes:
Based on the type of the first normal special result, one execution time is set from a plurality of types of execution time as the execution time of the normal variation display game in the extended open time state,
The normal variation winning device control means includes:
Based on the type of the first normal special result, one opening time is set from a plurality of types of opening times as an opening time for opening the normally variable winning device in the extended opening time state.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the execution time of the normal variation display game and the opening time of the normal variation winning device are set based on the type of the first normal special result. However, there are things that are advantageous and disadvantageous to the player, and the interest can be further improved.

A fourth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the third aspect , wherein the effect control means includes:
In the special variation display game in the special variation mode, the normal variation display set by the normal variation display game execution control means after the special gaming state based on the first normal special result derived in the special variation display game is completed. It is possible to execute a specific effect relating to a game execution time or an opening time during which the ordinary variation winning device set by the ordinary variation winning device control means changes the state to an open state.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in the special variation display game in the special variation mode, the execution time of the normal variation display game after the end of the special game state based on the first normal special result and the opening of the normal variation winning device are released. Since it is possible to execute a specific effect related to time, it is notified whether the game state after the end of the special game state is advantageous to the player, whether the special special result is likely to continue, etc. This suggests that the player is interested in the production and can be more interesting.

A fifth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the second to fourth aspects, wherein the normal variation winning device control means includes:
After the special gaming state based on the special special result is finished, the special variation display game execution control means generates the release time extension state for a period until the special variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times.
The special special results include multiple types of special results,
The normal variation display game execution control means includes:
Based on the type of the special special result, one execution time is set from a plurality of types of execution time as the execution time of the normal variation display game in the extended open time state,
The normal variation winning device control means includes:
Based on the type of the special special result, one opening time is set from a plurality of types of opening times as an opening time for opening the normally varying prize-winning device in the extended opening time state.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, after the special game state based on the special special result is completed, the extended open time state is generated for a period until the special variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times. Based on the type, the execution time of the normal variation display game and the opening time of the normal variation prize-winning device are set, so there are some special special results that are advantageous and disadvantageous for the player. Can be more interesting. That is, even if it is certain that the special result will continue, the next special result is generated depending on whether or not the game state in the period until the next special result is generated is advantageous for the player. Since the time until and the number of game balls to be consumed are different, it is possible to have interest in the occurrence of special results every time, and to improve the interest of the game.

The invention according to claim 6 is the gaming machine according to claim 2 , further comprising a normal variation display game counting means for counting the number of times of execution of the normal variation display game executed in the extended open time state,
The normal variation winning device control means includes:
After the special game state based on the first normal special result is over, the open time extended state is maintained over the normal variation display game until the count result by the normal variation display game counting means reaches a predetermined specific number of times. It is generated.

According to the invention described in claim 6 , after the special gaming state based on the first normal special result is finished, the normal variation display game until the count result by the normal variation display game counting means reaches a predetermined specific number of times. Since the extended open time state occurs, it can be in a state advantageous to the player for a limited period of time, and the player's expectation as to whether or not the special special result will continue will be increased, and the interest will be improved Can do. In addition, since the number of times of opening of the normally variable prize-winning device in the state where the opening time is extended becomes clear, the player pays attention to the opening of each time, and a special start that is started based on the winning to this normally variable prize-winning device It is possible to enhance the fun of a series of games from the execution of the variable display game to the derivation of special results.

Invention of claim 7, a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the high rather than probability state, and a special result of the occurrence number of times counted from the occurrence of a special result when the open not time extended state A continuous occurrence number counting means for counting the number of consecutive occurrences,
The production control means includes
Each time the number of consecutive occurrences reaches a predetermined number of times, a special notification effect relating to the number of continuations can be executed.

According to the invention of claim 7 , since the special notification effect regarding the continuation number can be executed every time the number of consecutive occurrences reaches a predetermined number of times, It is possible to have a further expectation for whether or not a special result will occur, and the interest of the game is further improved.

  According to the present invention, the special variation display game execution control means executes the special variation display game in which a special special result is selected in a state where the number of continuations is a predetermined number of times that is determined in advance. The variation mode of the variation display game is determined to be a special variation mode different from the normal variation mode, and the effect control unit is a special result selection unit in the special variation display game in which the special variation display game execution control unit sets the special variation mode. Since it is possible to execute a predetermined effect relating to the type of the normal special result selected by the above, it is possible to continue the player's expectation that special results will be generated continuously. That is, even if the number of consecutive special special results that are in a high probability state is the maximum number of times and becomes a normal special result, there is a possibility that a new special special result may be obtained if it is the first normal special result. high. Therefore, by performing a predetermined effect relating to the type of the special special result, the player's expectation can be continued, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

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 the execution aspect of a game. It is a figure explaining the execution mode of the production in the state where a special result occurs continuously. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a timer interruption process. 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 process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure normal process. It is a flow chart for explaining special figure change start processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure stop symbol setting process. 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 flow chart for explaining change time extension setting processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure fluctuation process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating jackpot end setting processing 1. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end setting process 2. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating jackpot end setting processing 3. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a segment LED edit process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a usual game process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a gate switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a common figure hold information determination process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a usual figure normal process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a common figure change start process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a common hit determination process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a common figure stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a common figure stop symbol information setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 1st main processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 2nd main processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating normal game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 1st scene control processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure fluctuation process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fluctuation pattern information setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process during a usual figure change. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fluctuation pattern information setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure ending processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating prefetch command reception processing. It is a figure which shows the selection rate of the special result in the game machine of a 1st modification, and the operation | movement pattern of a common figure display game. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution aspect of the production at the time of the limiter action | operation in a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end process in a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end setting process 4 in a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end setting process 5 in a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end setting process 6 in a 1st modification. It is a figure which shows the selection ratio of the special result in a 2nd modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution aspect of the production in a 2nd modification. It is a figure which shows the selection ratio of the special result in a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process during a common figure display in a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the time-saving count management process in a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the usual figure normal process transfer setting process (at the time-short end) in a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the common figure fanfare process transfer setting process in a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the usual figure fanfare process in a 3rd modification. It is a figure which shows the selection ratio of the special result in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of generation | occurrence | production of the special result in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end setting process 11 in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end setting process 12 in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end setting process 13 in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flow chart for explaining change time extension setting processing in a 2nd embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure ending process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the continuous frequency management process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure fluctuation process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern information setting process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern information setting process in the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment.

  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.

[First Embodiment]
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, the player's operation is caused to intervene in a variable display game (decorative map variable display game or decorative special map variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). Can be performed. 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). In the area (display area) where the image of the display screen can be displayed, a plurality of pieces of identification information (ordinary symbols), a character that produces a normal variation display game, a background image that enhances the effect, and the like are displayed. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of normal symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative general variability display game corresponding to the general variability display game is played. In addition, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a win display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.

  On the lower side and the right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided. A gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal start gate 34 is provided in the normal start gate 34. When the game ball that has been driven into the passage 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.

  Also, an ordinary variation prize having an attacker-type opening / closing door 37b that is open and can be opened directly below the general-purpose starting gate 34 provided on the lower side of the center case 40 in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted forward. A device (general power) 37 is provided. The normal variation winning device 37 includes a winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 37b that is driven by a general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. In addition, a start opening switch 37a as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the winning opening is disposed inside the winning opening (winning area). In the normal variation winning device 37, the result of the usual variation display game as an auxiliary game becomes a winning result, and the winning position is closed from a closed state (blocking state unfavorable to the player) by entering a specific gaming state ( State that is advantageous to the player). As a result, the game ball can flow into the winning opening, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player and the right to execute the special figure display game is given.

  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. In addition, an out-port 39 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning opening etc. is provided below the normal variation winning device 37.

  Also, a special variable winning device (large winning opening) 38 that can be converted into a closed state that does not accept a game ball and an open state that is easy to receive depending on the result of the special figure variation display game is disposed at the lower right of the center case 40. ing. The special variation winning device 38 is provided with a pair of movable members 38c and 38c that open in the shape of an inverted “c” at the top and convert the game balls into a state in which the game balls can easily flow in. The pair of movable members 38c and 38c are normally The closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball is maintained. However, since the inflow restricting member 38d is provided above the special fluctuation winning device 38, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state. When the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a special result and becomes a special game state, the special prize opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device opens in a reverse “C” shape. Thus, the game ball can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous for the player) in which the game ball easily flows into the special variation winning device 38. In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special variation winning device 38 is disposed inside the special variation winning device 38 (winning area). A predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player according to the number of game balls played.

  Further, outside the game area 32, a collective display device 50 for displaying the special figure change display game and the common figure change display game is provided. The collective display device 50 includes a special-figure display unit (special-figure display unit) 51 for a special-figure display unit that includes a seven-segment display (LED lamp) and the like, and a general-purpose unit that includes an LED lamp. A variation display unit (general map display) 52 for a variation display game and a memory display unit for notifying the start memory number of the regular diagram variation display game, which is also configured by an LED lamp, are provided. Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs, and a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and turns on when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of the short time state. A second game state display unit (second game state display), an error display unit (third game state display) that displays an error that the probability state of jackpot is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, A round display section is provided for displaying the number of rounds at the time of big hit (the number of times the special variable winning device 38 is opened and closed).

  The special figure change display game in the special figure display 51 is performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures and special identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. 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, the numbers “3” and “7”) in a lit state. During the change display, the center segment may be driven to blink to indicate that the change is in progress. That is, the special figure display 51 forms a special fluctuation display device that displays a special fluctuation display game (special figure fluctuation display game) in which a plurality of special identification information is variably displayed.

  The usual map variable display game is executed by a variable display unit (common map display) 52 provided in the collective display device 50. The normal map change display game in the general map display 52 is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (general map, normal identification information) in a lighting state and indicating a deviation in a lighting state, and this LED blinks. By displaying, the fluctuation display of the normal identification information is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result. If the stop display of the normal figure change display game is a specific result, the normal game is reached and a specific gaming state is established, and the open / close door 37b of the normal variable prize winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 5.7 seconds). Open. In other words, the common map display 52 of the collective display device 50 forms a normal variation display device that displays a normal variation display game (normal variation display game) in which a plurality of pieces of normal identification information are displayed in a variable manner.

  In addition, a decorative universal map variable 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 (ordinary variable display device) corresponding to the general graphic variable display game. It has come to be. Then, as a result of the general map change display game, when the display mode of the general map display 52 becomes the specific result mode, the display mode (stop result mode) of the display device 41 is also correspondingly specified. It becomes.

  In the ornamental normal variation display game on the display device 41, for example, a decoration normal symbol (identification information) made up of numbers or the like is displayed as a left variation display region (first special symbol), a right variation display region (second special symbol), a middle In each variable display area (third special symbol), each symbol is displayed in a variable manner (high-speed fluctuation) at a speed that makes it difficult to identify. Then, the symbols that have changed after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped in the order of the left variation display region, the right variation display region, and the middle variation display region, and stopped in each of the left variation display region, the right variation display region, and the middle variation display region. This is done by displaying the result of the general fluctuation display game in the stop result mode constituted by the displayed identification information. In addition, the display device 41 displays various effects such as the appearance of characters in order to improve interest. 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.

  The universal figure hold indicator displays the start memory number (= holding number) of the universal figure start gate 34 which is the variation start condition of the universal figure indicator 52. For example, when the hold number is “0”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned off, and when the hold number is “1”, only the lamp 1 is turned on. When the number of hold is “2”, lamps 1 and 2 are turned on. When the number of hold is “3”, lamp 1 is blinked, lamp 2 is turned on, and when the number of hold is “4”. Lamps 1 and 2 are blinked.

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

  For example, the error indicator turns off the lamp when the probability of jackpot is low when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and turns off when the probability of jackpot is high when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. Turn on the lamp.

  For example, the round display unit turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds of the big hit when the big hit occurs. Note that the round display unit may be a seven-segment 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 player wins the normal variation winning device 37 or the special variation winning device 38 or flows into the out port 39 provided at the lowermost portion of the gaming area 32 and is discharged from the gaming area. When a game ball wins the general winning award 35, the normal variable winning device 37, or the special variable winning device 38, the payout unit 200 controls the number of award balls according to the type of the winning winning award. Are discharged to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 12.

  When the game ball that has been driven into the game area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34 and is detected by the gate switch 34a, the game control device 100 plays a usual figure change display game. In addition, the game control device 100 is in a state where the normal map change display game cannot be started, for example, the normal view change display game has already been played and the normal view change display game has not ended, or When the normal variation winning device 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if the normal figure start memory number is less than the upper limit number of the general figure start memory number, the general figure start memory number is added. (+1) to store one map start memory. The memorized number of the general figure start winnings is displayed on the general figure hold display of the collective display device 50 and also displayed as a decorative normal start memory display on the display device 41 of the center case 40.

  Further, the normal chart start memory stores a hit determination random number value that is extracted when the passage to the normal chart start gate 34 is detected, and is used to determine whether or not the normal map fluctuation display game is missed. When the winning determination random number value matches the determination value, the specific fluctuation display game is won and the specific result mode is derived. As a result, a specific gaming state is entered, and the normally variable winning device 37 is driven for a predetermined time (for example, 5.7 seconds) by driving the built-in power solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3). It is converted into a state of opening, and winning of game balls is allowed.

  A winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 is detected by a start port switch 37a provided inside. The game control device 100 extracts a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and a fluctuation pattern random number value when detecting a starting winning ball, and performs a special figure fluctuation display game. It should be noted that the special figure fluctuation display game cannot be started, for example, the special figure fluctuation display game has already been executed and the special figure fluctuation display game has not been completed, When 38 is converted to an open state and a game ball wins the normal variation winning device 37, no random number is extracted. That is, the start memory is not stored for the special figure variation display game. It should be noted that the game machine 10 may not be provided with the general-purpose display 52 or the special-figure display 51, and the general-purpose / special-figure display game may be executed only by the display device 41.

  Although not particularly limited, the start opening switch 37a, the gate switch 34a, the general winning opening switches 35a to 35n, and the count switch 38a in the normal variation winning device 37 are provided with a magnetic detection coil. A non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches a coil is used. 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 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 111 </ b> B has a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines, for example, the execution time, production contents, presence / absence of reach state of a normal map variation display game or a special diagram variation display game. I remember it. The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random number stored as the start memory. In addition, the fluctuation pattern table includes a loss fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a hit fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is successful, 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 game state becomes a game state advantageous to the player (specific game state) when the special result mode is entered, the game is already derived at the stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. A display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the condition for the specific result mode. In other words, the reach state deviates from the display condition that is the specific result mode even when the display device has reached the stage before the display result is derived and displayed as the variable display control of the display device proceeds. There is no display mode. Further, for example, a state in which variation display is performed using a plurality of variation display regions (so-called full rotation reach) while maintaining a state where the specific result modes are aligned 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 specific result mode.

  Thus, for example, an ornamental general-purpose variable display game displayed on a display device corresponding to a normal-variable display game changes a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the change mode is stopped and displayed in the order of left, right, and in order to display the result mode, the left and right change display areas satisfy the conditions for the specific result mode (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 specific result mode is satisfied in any two variable display areas of the left, middle, and right (for example, the same The state that is the identification information (except for the specific result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be displayed in a variable manner from the reach state. This reach state includes a plurality of reach productions, and the possibility of deriving a specific result form (different reliability) includes normal reach, special 1 reach (SP1 reach), special 2 reach ( SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), etc. are set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach. In addition, this reach state is included in the variable display mode at least when the specific result mode is derived (in the case of winning) in the usual variable display game. That is, it may be included in the variable display mode in the case where it is determined that the specific result mode is not derived in the usual variable display game (when it is out of date). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

  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 random number for determining the hit of the general variation display game, a random number for determining the winning symbol, a variation pattern in the general variation display game (various reach and reach). (Including the execution time of the variable display game in the variable display without any change), the random number for determining the big hit for the special figure variable display game, the random number for the big hit symbol for determining the big hit symbol, the special figure A random number generation circuit for generating a variation pattern random number for determining a variation pattern in the variation display game (including the execution time of the variation display game) is provided. Further, a clock generator is provided that generates a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A and an update timing of the random number generation circuit based on an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113. Yes.

  In addition, the CPU 111A acquires any one variation pattern table from among a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in a special figure game process or a general game process described later. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure game process, or the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current gaming state. ) Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as the current gaming state, any one variation pattern table is selected from a plurality of variation pattern tables. get. In addition, the CPU 111 </ b> A determines the game result (win or miss) of the normal map display game in the normal game process, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special map variable display game as the current game state, Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as the game state, one of the variation pattern tables is selected and acquired. Here, the CPU 111A acquires variation distribution information for acquiring any one of the variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B when executing the special diagram variation display game or the ordinary variation display game. Make a means.

  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 is connected to a start port switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, a gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, general winning port switches 35a to 35n, and a count switch 38a. There is provided an interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 that receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from the switch of the switch, and converts it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. . 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. Further, the detection signal of the start port switch 37 a among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 is configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the inverting circuit 112 in addition to the second input port 122. 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.

  Accordingly, when a micro switch is used as the start port 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 a negative logic signal from the start port 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 signal 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 normal variation winning device converted by the proximity I / F 121. 37 is provided with a second input port 122 that takes in signals from the start port switch 37a, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, and the count switch 38a and supplies them to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. ing. 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 to 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, but each data of the input unit 120 is input immediately before the reset signal RST is input. 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.

  Further, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 to open a movable member 38c of the special variation winning device 38 (a large winning opening solenoid) 38b and a solenoid (normally opening / closing door 37b of the normal variation winning device 37). 3D output port 135 for outputting the open / close data of the electric solenoid 37c and the on / off data of the digit line to which the LED cathode terminal of the collective display device 50 is connected, and the contents displayed on the collective display device 50 Accordingly, a fourth output port 136 for outputting on / off data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected, and a fifth output for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal 71 A port 137 is provided. 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. A variation start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, an error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the command I / F 331 are used as an effect control command signal. Receive. 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 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a panel decoration device 42 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and the front frame 12. Frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 and the like) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) and board effects provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 for driving and controlling the device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41), a motor provided on the front frame 12 (for example, the moving device) A frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling the light 45 is provided. 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. Further, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37, the determination value stored in the ROM 111B is extracted from the jackpot determination random number value of the special figure variation display game. And a process of determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is hit.

  Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (production control command) including the determination result of the above-described normal map variation display game or special diagram variation display game to the effect control device 300. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special symbol display 52 or the special symbol display 51, a process for displaying a general symbol variation display game or a special symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 displays a decoration normal map change display game corresponding to the normal map change display game, and a decoration special view corresponding to the special figure change display game. A process for displaying a variable display game is performed. 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 effect control device 300 serves as an effect control means for controlling effects related to the special fluctuation display game (special figure fluctuation display game) and effects related to the normal fluctuation display game (general figure fluctuation display game).

  Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays a specific result mode on the general chart display 52 and generates a specific game state when the result of the normal chart change display game is winning. In the process of generating the specific gaming state, for example, the CPU 111A operates the ordinary electric solenoid 37c to open and close the open / close door 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 for a predetermined time (for example, 5.7 seconds) as described above. I do. In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of order, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display 52.

  In addition, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a win, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays a special result mode on the special figure display 51 and performs a process of generating a special game state. In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A, for example, controls the opening of the movable members 38c, 38c of the special variable prize winning device 38 by the big prize opening solenoid 38b to allow the game ball to flow into the big prize opening. I do. Then, until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins in the big winning opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds) has passed since the opening of the big winning opening is achieved. Opening the winning opening is defined as one round, and a control (cycle game) is performed that continues (repeats) a predetermined number of rounds (for example, two times). When the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is out of place, the special figure display 51 is controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state as a gaming state after the special gaming state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. As shown in FIG. 5A, in this high probability state, the probability of a big hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than that in the normal probability state. However, the gaming machine of the present embodiment is set to win with an extremely high probability both in the high probability state and the normal probability state. The winning probability of this special figure fluctuation display game is set higher than the winning probability of the normal figure fluctuation display game. That is, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, it is a win in the normal variation display game, and when it is won in the normal variation winning device 37, it is an approximate jackpot.

  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 short time state, the normal variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are controlled to be in the short time operation state, and the normal variation winning device per unit time is compared to the case where the normal variation winning device 37 is in the normal operation state. The opening time of 37 is controlled so as to be substantially increased. That is, the short time state becomes an open time extended state in which the time for changing the state of the normal variation winning device 37 to the open state is extended more than usual.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (b), in the short-time state, the probability of being a hit result of the normal-variation display game (normal probability) is based on the normal probability (low probability, 1/250) in the normal operation state. And high probability (249/250). In the short-time state, the execution time of the above-described normal map change display game (the normal map change time) is set to the second change display time (1 second) shorter than the first change display time (10 seconds). To control. Also, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning game 37 is released as a result of the normal-variation display game being won, the opening time (general power opening time) is the first opening time (5.7) of the normal state. The second opening time (5.8 seconds) longer than the second) is controlled.

  In the short-time state, the time for changing the state of the normal variation prize-winning device 37 to the open state may be extended by changing any one of the normal time fluctuation time, the normal train opening time, and the normal time probability. Anyway. In addition, the number of times of opening of the normal variable winning device 37 (the number of times of opening of the ordinary electric power) is not a first opening number of one time but a plurality of times (for example, two or more times) (for example, for a single hit result of the normal map display game) It is also possible to extend the time for changing the state of the normal variation prize-winning device 37 to the open state by setting the second open number of times (3 times).

  The high-probability state and the short-time state described above can be generated independently, and both can be generated simultaneously, or only one can be generated. In the following description, the short state at this time may be referred to as a state with general power support.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (c), the special result is set with a plurality of types in which the execution mode of the special game state and the additional game value given to the player after the end of the special game state are different. At 100, a special result is selected based on the jackpot symbol random number. That is, it can be said that the execution mode of the special gaming state and the amount of additional game value are 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. In addition, the additional game value means that the game state is set to a high probability state until the next special result is derived after the special game state is finished, or the special figure variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times after the special game state is finished. It is to be in a state.

  There are three types of special results: 2R probability variation (symbol) that makes a special special result, 2R normal A (symbol) that makes a first normal special result, and 2R normal B (symbol) that makes a second normal special result. Is set. Regardless of which special result is derived, the number of rounds in the special gaming state is two rounds. Further, regarding the probability state after the end of the special gaming state, the 2R probability change (symbol) becomes a high probability state until the next big hit, and the 2R normal A (symbol) and 2R normal B (symbol) become a normal probability state. Also, with respect to the time reduction state, the 2R probability change (symbol) is set to the time reduction state until the next big hit, and the 2R normal A (symbol) is set to the time reduction state until one special figure variation display game is executed. In 2R normal B (symbol), the time is not reduced.

  The selection ratio of the special result is made different depending on whether or not the limiter is operated. A limiter regulates the number of consecutive 2R probability changes that make a special special result. When selecting a special result type, the number of occurrences of a special special result calculated from the occurrence of a special result when it is not in a high probability state Is activated when it is a predetermined number of times (15 in this embodiment).

  When this limiter does not operate, only 2R probability variation that makes a special special result can be selected, and when the limiter operates, only 2R normal A or B that usually makes a special result can be selected. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a special result occurs in a case where the probability is not high, 16 special results including the special result are generated continuously in a short time, so-called 16 times 1 A set of gaming machines.

  Further, when the result of the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game is out of place, the fluctuation pattern is set using the deviation fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. The variation pattern selected in this case is a variation pattern with a variation time of 1 second. When the result is a big hit, the fluctuation pattern is set using the big hit fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. In this case, the special variation mode is selected in the special figure variation display game in which the limiter is activated and the special special result is derived, and the special variation mode is selected in the special diagram variation display game in which the limiter is not activated and the special special result is derived. Is selected. The special variation mode has a longer variation time than the normal variation mode, and a predetermined effect related to the type of the normal special result can be executed during the variation time.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of effects on the display device 41 in a state where the special results are continuously generated (time-short state). FIG. 6A shows an effect when the limiter does not operate in a special figure fluctuation display game in which the result is out of place or a special figure fluctuation display game in which the result is a big hit. In this case, since the fluctuation time is as short as 1 second, a character image “in thermal mode” and a background image imitating a flame are displayed as notifications indicating that special results are continuously generated. Is displayed. In this state, the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game is not displayed.

  FIGS. 6B to 6G show the effects when the limiter is operated in the special figure variation display game in which the result is a big hit. In this case, a special variation mode is set, and the variation time is as long as 50 seconds, and a predetermined effect relating to the type of special special result is executed during this variation time. This effect is an effect of notifying 2R normal A if the momentum of the flame in the background display imitating flame is increased by repeatedly pressing the effect button 25, and 2R normal B if not increased. As shown in FIG. 6 (b), a display for prompting the player to repeatedly hit the effect button 25 is displayed at the start of the special figure variation display game. In this state, the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game is displayed at the lower right, but it may not be displayed.

  If the result is 2R normal A, as shown in FIG. 6 (c), the momentum of the fire increases as the effect button 25 is repeatedly hit, and the special result as shown in FIG. Is notified that the state (time-short state) that continuously occurs continues. On the other hand, if the result is 2R normal B, as shown in FIG. 6 (e), even if the effect button 25 is hit repeatedly, the momentum of the flame does not increase, and when the special figure variation display game ends, FIG. 6 (f). As shown in FIG. 6, a notification that the state where the special results are continuously generated (time-short state) is finished is made, and a normal background is obtained as shown in FIG.

  By performing such an effect when the limiter is activated in a special figure fluctuation display game in which the result is a big hit, it is possible to continue the player's expectation that special results will occur continuously. That is, even if the number of consecutive special special results that are in a high probability state becomes the maximum number of times and becomes a normal special result, if the 2R normal A that forms the first normal special result, the special special result has a new opportunity to continue. Is likely to get. Therefore, by performing a predetermined effect relating to the type of the special special result, the player's expectation can be continued, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, as the predetermined effect related to the type of the normal special result, the type of the normal special result is clearly notified as well as the effect that the type of the normal special result is clearly notified as described above, but it is suggested. You may make it perform.

  Hereinafter, control of the gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. The control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes main processing shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 and timer interruption processing shown in FIG. 9 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec).

[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 (step S1) for setting a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs is first performed after an interrupt prohibition process (step S1). S2), a stack pointer setting process (step S3) for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area in which a value of a register or the like is saved when an interrupt occurs, and an interrupt mode setting process (step S4) for setting an interrupt processing mode. )I do.

  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. Thereafter, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM is permitted, and all output ports are set to off (no output) (steps S6 and S7). In addition, the serial port ((port previously installed in the gaming microcomputer 111) is not used in this embodiment because it is in parallel communication with the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300). 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). If it is determined that the initialization switch is off (step S9; No), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data (step S10). (Step S11; Yes), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data (Step S12). Next, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S13; Yes), the checksum of the predetermined area in the RWM is calculated (step S14), and the calculated checksum and the checksum at the time of power interruption are calculated. Compare (step S15) and determine whether they match (step S16). And when it corresponds (step S16; Yes), it transfers to step S17 of FIG. 8, and performs the process at the time of recovering normally from a power failure.

  When the initialization switch is determined to be on (step S9; Yes), or when it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S11; No or step S13; No), the checksum Is determined to be not normal (step S16; No), the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG. 8 to perform initialization processing.

  In step S17 of FIG. 8, all the power outage inspection areas are cleared, the checksum area is cleared (step S18), and the areas related to errors and fraud monitoring are reset (step S19). 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 S20). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S20; No), steps S21 and S22 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S23.

  If it is determined in step S20 that the probability is high (step S20; Yes), the ON information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S21), and the high probability notification LED (for example, provided in the batch display device 50) The ON (lighted) data of the error indicator is saved in the segment area (step S22). And the process (step S23) which transmits the command at the time of the power recovery corresponding to the process number prepared in order to rationally perform the below-mentioned special figure game process is performed (step S23), and it progresses to step S29 .

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S9, S11, S13, S16 to step S24, all work areas before the access prohibited area are cleared (step S24), and all stack areas after the access prohibited area are cleared. (Step S25), the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (Step S26). And the time value of the period which outputs the external information regarding RWM clear is set (step S27), the command at the time of power-on is transmitted to the effect control apparatus 300 (step S28), and it progresses to step S29. In step S29, 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 S29, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S30). 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 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) Then, after saving the initial value (start value) of a random number (winning random number) for determining the normal hit in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S31), the interruption is permitted (step S32). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on, and this value is used as an initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, 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 S33) 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 S33, the number of times the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus is set (step S34), and the power failure monitoring signal is ON. It is determined whether or not there is (step S35). If the power failure monitoring signal is not ON (step S35; No), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step S33). That is, when no power failure has occurred, 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 S33) (step S32), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed with priority, and the timer interrupt 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 S33 includes a method of performing an 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 the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35; Yes), it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is in the ON state for the number of checks set in step S34 (step S36). And when the ON state of the power failure monitoring signal is not continued for the number of checks (step S36; No), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35; Yes). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is ON for the number of checks (step S36; Yes), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S37), all A process of outputting OFF data to the output port (step S38) is performed.

  Thereafter, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 1 (step S39), and the power failure recovery inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 2 (step S40). Further, after performing the process of calculating the checksum when the RWM is turned off (step S41) and the process of saving the checksum (step S42), the process of prohibiting access to the RWM (step S43) is performed. Wait until the gaming machine is powered 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.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, 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. 9 is started.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, a register saving process (step S51) 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, input processing (step S52) is performed in which inputs from various sensors (such as the start port switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, and the count switch 38a) are taken, that is, the state of each input port is read. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S53) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL38b, general electric power SOL37c) and the like is performed.

  Next, a command transmission process (step S54), a random number update process 1 (step S55), and a random number update process 2 (steps) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 300, the payout control device 200, and the like. S56) is performed. After that, it is monitored whether there is a normal signal input from the start port switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a... 35n, and the count switch 38a, and the error is monitored (the front frame and the glass frame are opened). A prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S57) is performed. Also, a special figure game process (step S58) for performing a process related to the special figure variable display game and a general figure game process (step S59) for performing a process related to the general map variable display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S60) that is provided in the gaming machine 10 and that drives a segment LED that displays special information variation game and various information related to the game to display a desired content, magnetic sensor switch 61 And the magnet fraud monitoring process (step S61) 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 S62) is performed in which signals to be output to various external devices are set in the output buffer. Subsequently, a process of clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S63), a process of restoring the register data saved in step S51 (step S64), and a process of permitting the interrupt (step S64) Step S65) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, details of the special game process (step S58) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. In the special figure game process, the input of the start port switch 37a is monitored, the whole process related to the special figure fluctuation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the special game process, first, a start switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring the winning of the start port switch 37a is performed. In the start-port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variation winning device 37, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted. 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), and it is checked whether the game process timer has already expired or has been expired (step A3). If it is determined that the timer has timed up (step A4; Yes), a 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. Then, the process (step A6) of acquiring the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is performed using the table. 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.

  In step A8, when the game process number is “1”, a special figure changing process (step for setting a special figure stop display time, setting information necessary for performing the special figure display process, etc.) 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, fanfare command setting according to the type of the big hit or a big winning opening opening pattern for each big hit A special chart display process (step A11) is performed for setting the fanfare time according to the setting, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process, and the like.

  If the game processing number is “3” in step A8, the fanfare / Processing during the interval (step A12) is performed. In step A8, if the game process number is “4”, if the big hit round is not the final round, an interval command is set, while if it is the final round, a special figure ending command is set, A special winning opening opening process (step A13) for setting information necessary for ball processing is performed.

  If the game process number is “5” in step A8, if the big hit round is the final round, the process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the big prize opening and the big hit end process are performed. The prize winning opening remaining ball process (step A14) for setting information necessary for the game 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.

  Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure display 51 (step A16), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A17) which concerns on the special figure display 51 is performed, and a special figure game process is complete | finished. 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. 11, in the start-port switch monitoring process, first, the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variation winning device 37) is in operation, that is, the ordinary variation winning device 37 is activated to allow a game ball to be won. If it is determined whether or not the normal electric accessory is in operation (step A111; Yes), the process proceeds to step A114, and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A111 that the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (step A111; 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 A112), a process of determining whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud occurrence determination (step A113). 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 A113 that the number of fraudulent winnings is not equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A113; No), a table for setting start winning information to the normal variable winning device 37 is prepared (step A114), A start port switch process (step A115) is performed, and the start port switch monitoring process ends. If it is determined in step A113 that the number of illegal winnings is greater than or equal to the number of fraud determinations (step A113; Yes), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the right to start the special figure variation display game is not given.

[Special drawing start switch processing]
Next, the details of the special figure start port switch process (step A115) in the above-described start port switch monitoring process will be described. The special figure start port switch process is a process performed for the input of the start port switch 37a.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the special figure start port switch process, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation display game is being executed (step A201), and if it is being executed (step A201; Yes), The start port switch process is terminated. If it is not being executed (step A201; No), it is checked whether or not there is an input to the start port switch 37a (step A202), and it is determined that there is no input to the start port switch (step A203; No). Then, the special figure start port switch process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A203 that there is an input to the start port switch (step A203; Yes), after the start port winning flag of the start port switch is saved (step A204), the monitored hard random number latch register is stored. The extracted jackpot random number is loaded and prepared (step A205).

  Subsequently, the number of times that information relating to the number of detections of the game ball by the start port switch 37a is output to the management device outside the gaming machine 10 (start port signal output count) is updated (+1), and the output count overflows. (Step A206), and if it is determined that the number of outputs does not overflow (step A207; No), the updated value is saved in the start signal output number area of the RWM (step A208). The process proceeds to step A209. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A207 that the output count overflows (step A207; Yes), the process proceeds to step A209.

  In step A209, the jackpot random number is saved in the RWM jackpot random number save area, and then the jackpot symbol random number is extracted and prepared (step A210) and saved in the RWM jackpot symbol random number save area (step A211). Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is extracted and saved in the RWM random number save area (step A212), and the special figure start port switch process is terminated.

[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. 13, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is checked whether or not there is a start winning (step A221). The case where there is a start winning is a state in which various random numbers are saved by the above-described special figure start port switch process, but the special figure variation display game is not yet executed. If there is a start winning (step A222; Yes), a special figure variation start process (step A223) is performed, a special figure display process transition setting process (step A224) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated. . In the special figure changing process transition setting process (step A224), the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process, the test signal relating to the special figure changing, and the special figure changing display game control in the special figure display 51 Processing for setting information (for example, a flag relating to the fluctuation of the special figure display 51, an initial value of a timer of the blinking period of the special figure display 51, etc.), etc. .

  On the other hand, when there is no start prize (step A222; No), the special figure normal process shift setting process 1 (step A225) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A225), a process for setting a process number “0” related to the special figure normal process, a flag (big prize fraud monitoring information) for defining the special prize fraud monitoring period, etc. Do.

[Special figure change start processing]
Next, the details of the special figure variation start process (step A223) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. A jackpot flag setting process (step A231) is performed for setting shift information and jackpot information for the jackpot flag.

  Next, after performing the special figure stop symbol setting process (step A232) related to the setting of the special figure stop symbol (symbol information), the test signal corresponding to the special symbol stop symbol number of the set special symbol stop symbol is saved. (Step A233). Subsequently, the stop symbol pattern information (symbol information) set in the special symbol stop symbol setting process is loaded from the symbol information area (step A234), and the stop symbol pattern information is saved in the symbol information area for RWM work. (Step A235).

  Next, after preparing a target table for setting information related to the fluctuation pattern (step A236) and performing special figure information setting processing (step A237) for setting special figure information, the fluctuation mode of the special figure fluctuation display game The variation pattern setting process (step A238) is set.

  After that, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A239) for setting the special figure fluctuation start information is performed, and the special figure fluctuation start process is terminated. In the variation start information setting process (step A239), the decoration corresponding to the special pattern variation pattern command including information regarding the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game, and the stop symbol pattern (stop result mode) information related to the decoration special diagram variation display game. Prepare a special command. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

[Special figure stop symbol setting process]
FIG. 15 shows the details of the special figure stop symbol setting process (step A232) in the special figure fluctuation start process described above. In the special figure stop symbol setting process, first, it is checked whether or not the big hit flag is a big hit (step A241). If the big hit flag is a big hit (step A242; Yes), a special figure big hit symbol table is set (step A243). ), The jackpot symbol random number is loaded from the jackpot symbol random number saving area (step A244). Next, a stop symbol number corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number is acquired and prepared (step A245), and the acquired stop symbol number is saved in the special symbol stop symbol area (step A246). Thereafter, a stop symbol information setting process (step A247) for selecting the type of special result shown in FIG. 5C is performed, and a process (step A250) for setting a decoration special figure command table is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is not a big hit (step A242; No), the stop symbol number at the time of losing is saved in the special symbol stop symbol area (step A248), and the symbol information at the time of losing is saved in the symbol information area (step A249). And the process (step A250) which sets a decoration special figure command table is performed. Through the above processing, a stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is set.

  After performing the process of setting the decoration special figure command table (step A250), the decoration special figure command (ACTION) corresponding to the symbol information is acquired (step A251), and the decoration special figure command (MODE) is set ( In step A252), the command is saved in the decoration special figure command area (step A253). This decoration special drawing command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later. Thereafter, the jackpot symbol random number saving area is cleared to 0 (step A254), and the special symbol stop symbol setting process is terminated.

[Stop symbol information setting process]
FIG. 16 shows details of the stop symbol information setting process (step A247) in the above-described special symbol stop symbol setting process. In this stop symbol information setting process, first, it is determined whether the probability is high (high probability state) (step A261). If the probability is high (step A261; Yes), the probability variation continuation frequency area is checked. (Step A262), it is determined whether the probability variation continuation count is 1 (Step A263).

  An initial value (16 in this case) is set in the probability variation continuation number area when a special result occurs in a state that is not in a high probability state, and thereafter, a value is subtracted by 1 each time a special result occurs. ing. Thereby, it is possible to count the probability variation continuation number (continuation number), which is the number of occurrences of the special special result calculated from the occurrence of the special result when not in the high probability state. The case where the probability variation continuation number is 1 is a case where the number of occurrences of the special special result calculated from the occurrence of the special result when not in the high probability state is a predetermined number of times. That is, the game control device 100 serves as special result counting means for counting the number of continuations, which is the number of occurrences of a special special result calculated from the occurrence of a special result when the high probability state is not established.

  When the probability variation continuation count is 1 (step A263; Yes), a corresponding special figure big hit stop symbol information table at the time of activation of the corresponding limiter is prepared (step A264). If the probability variation continuation count is not 1 (step A263; No), a corresponding special figure big hit stop symbol information table at the time of high probability and short time is prepared (step A265).

  On the other hand, when the probability is not high (step A261; No), the initial value of the continuation number (16 in this case) is saved in the probability variation continuation number area (step A266), and whether or not the power transmission is being supported (during the short-time state). Determine (step A267). If the power transmission support is not in progress (step A267; No), a corresponding special figure big hit stop symbol information table at the low probability is prepared (step A268). Further, when the power transmission is being supported (step A267; Yes), a corresponding special figure big hit stop symbol information table for the corresponding low probability and short time is prepared (step A270).

  In each special symbol jackpot stop symbol information table prepared in steps A264, A265, A268, A270, the selection ratio of symbol information (stop symbol) selected corresponding to the stop symbol number, that is, the jackpot symbol random number in each state In addition, a probability variation determination flag (see FIG. 5C), round number upper limit information (2R in this case) in the special gaming state, and special winning opening information are defined.

  After preparing each special symbol big hit stop symbol information table, the symbol information corresponding to the target stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the symbol information area (step A271). Next, a probability variation determination flag corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the symbol information area (step A272). As will be described later, the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state is set based on the probability variation determination flag. Then, the round number upper limit information corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit information area (step A273). Then, the winning symbol opening information corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the winning symbol opening information area (step A274), and the stop symbol information setting process is terminated.

  As a result of this processing, as shown in FIG. 5C, the special result type is selected at a different selection ratio depending on the probability variation continuation number, which is the number of occurrences of the special special result calculated from the occurrence of the special result when the high probability state is not present, The execution state of the special gaming state according to the type of the special result and the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state are set.

[Special figure information setting process]
FIG. 17 shows details of the special figure information setting process (step A237) in the special figure fluctuation start process described above. In this special figure information setting process, first, the value “0” without extension of the variation time is set as the information generation parameter 3 (step A281). Then, it is determined whether the power transmission is being supported (during the short-time state) (step A282). If the power transmission is not being supported (step A282; No), a value indicating that there is no general power support is set as the information generation parameter 1. (Step A283). Further, when the power transmission support is being performed (step A282; Yes), the variable time extension setting process (step A284) is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the variable time extension setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the result is a big hit (step A291). If it is not a big hit (step A291; No), the variable time extension setting process is terminated. Further, if the number is a big hit (step A291; Yes), it is checked whether the probability variation continuation count is 1 (step A292). If the probability variation continuation count is not 1 (step A293; No), the variable time extension setting process is terminated. To do. If the probability variation continuation count is 1 (step A293; Yes), the value “1” with variable time extension is set as the information generation parameter 3 (step A294), and the variable time extension setting process is terminated.

  In other words, when a special result is generated in this special map fluctuation display game, and the number of occurrences of the special special result calculated from the occurrence of the special result when the high probability state is not present is a predetermined number of times determined in advance. Uses the value of the information generation parameter 3 as the value with variable time extension. Also, the number of occurrences of special special results calculated from the occurrence of special results when the special figure fluctuation display game of this time is out of the game or when a special result occurs but the probability is not high is not a predetermined number of times. In this case, the value of the information generation parameter 3 remains unchanged.

  Returning to FIG. 17, after performing the variable time extension setting process (step A284), it is determined whether or not the special figure variable display game has a high probability (step A285). If it is not a high probability (step A285; No) ) Sets, as the information generation parameter 1, a value with low probability and normal power support (step A286). When the probability is high (step A285; Yes), the information generation parameter 1 is set to a value with high probability and normal power support (step A287).

  After setting the information generation parameters 1 and 3 by the above processing, as the information generation parameter 2, the symbol information (for work), which is information relating to the symbol in the case of the big hit, is loaded (step A288). . Then, fluctuation information (special drawing information) is generated based on the information generation parameters 1 to 3 and saved in the target fluctuation information area (step A289), and the special figure information setting process is terminated. Based on the special figure information and the fluctuation pattern random number, a corresponding fluctuation pattern is selected from the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIGS. When the value “1” with the variation time extension is set as the information generation parameter 3, the special variation mode having a long variation time is selected.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as a determination unit that extracts various random numbers based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variation winning device 37 and determines various random values. Further, the game control device 100 serves as special result selection means for selecting one special result from a plurality of types of special results when the result of the special variation display game (special map variation display game) is a special result. Further, the game control device 100 determines a variation mode of the special variation display game (special variation display game), and performs a special variation display game execution control means for performing execution control of the special variation display game based on the determined variation mode. Make.

  Since the special variation mode has a longer execution time of the special variation display game than the normal variation mode, the player can have enough time to execute a predetermined effect related to the type of normal special result that the player is most interested in. It is possible to effectively increase the expectation of the game and enhance the interest of the game. In addition, when selecting the type of special result, if the number of continuations is not a predetermined number of times, only the special special result is selected, so the number of consecutive special special results that have a high probability state is the maximum number of times. Is certain. In the special variation display game in which the special special result is known to continue, the normal variation mode in which the execution time is short is used, so that the game until the number of consecutive special special results reaches the maximum number can be quickly digested.

  From the above, the special result selection means (game control device 100) is configured to select only the special special result when the number of continuations is not a predetermined number when selecting the type of special result. The variation mode determined by the special variation display game execution control means (game control device 100) includes at least the execution time of the special variation display game, and the special variation mode is more special than the normal variation mode. This means that the execution time of is increased.

[Special figure changing process]
Next, the details of the special figure changing process (step A10) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 19, in the special symbol changing process, first, it is checked whether or not the symbol information (stop symbol pattern information) set in the special symbol stop symbol setting process is an off symbol pattern (step A301). .

  When the symbol information is an outlier symbol (step A302; Yes), a special symbol display time pointer at the time of loss is set (step A303), and a special symbol display time table is set (step A308). If the symbol information is not a missing symbol (step A302; No), that is, if it is a big hit, it is checked whether the probability variation continuation number area is other than the maximum continuation number (here 16) (step A304).

  If it is other than the maximum number of continuations (step A305; Yes), a special figure display time pointer at the continuation big hit is set (step A306), and a special figure display time table is set (step A308). If it is not the maximum number of continuations (step A305; No), that is, if the special figure variation display game is not in a high probability state and a special result occurs, the special figure display time pointer at the first hit is displayed. Is set (step A307), and processing for setting a special figure display time table is performed (step A308).

  After performing the process of setting the special figure display time table (step A308), the process of acquiring the stop time corresponding to the special figure stop time pointer (step A309) is performed. In this process, the special figure stop time pointer at the time of loss set at step A303, the special figure stop time pointer at the time of continuous big hit set at step A306, and the special figure at the time of initial hit set at step A307 A stop time corresponding to one of the stop time pointers is acquired. In addition, the stop time at the time of the first hit is a time during which it is possible to perform an effect informing that the special result is in a state where it continuously occurs. This stop time is longer than the stop time at the time of disconnection and continuous big hit.

  Then, the acquired special figure display time is saved in the special figure game process timer area (step A310), the special figure display process transition setting process (step A311) is performed, and the special figure change process is terminated. In the special figure display process transition setting process (step A311), the process number “2” relating to the special figure display process, the test signal relating to the special figure fluctuation stop, and the special figure fluctuation display game for output to the external information terminal A process of setting a symbol determination number signal relating to the number of executions, information for controlling the special figure change display game in the special figure display 51 (for example, a flag relating to the special figure display 51 change stop), and the like are performed. That is, the game control device 100 serves as stop time setting means for setting a stop time for displaying the stop result mode of the variable display game.

[Special figure display processing]
Next, details of the special figure display process (step A11) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 20, in the special figure display process, first, the big hit flag set in the big hit flag setting process in the special figure change start process is loaded (step A321), and the big hit flag area of the RWM is cleared. Processing (step A322) is performed. Then, it is checked whether or not the loaded jackpot flag is a big hit (step A323), and if it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit (step A324; Yes), the number of time-varying fluctuations for managing the period of time-saving state is set to -1. Update (step A325).

  Next, a test signal related to the start of the big hit of the special figure variation display game is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A326), and processing for setting the round number upper limit value table (step A327) is performed. Then, the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit area of the RWM (step A328), the round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit information is obtained, and the round of the RWM is obtained. Save to the LED pointer area (step A329).

  Next, a probability information command related to information for setting the probability of a hit result in the normal map variation display game and the special map variation display game as a normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared (step A330), and command setting processing (Step A331) is performed. Subsequently, a special figure fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol pattern number) set in the stop symbol information setting process is prepared (step A332), and the command setting process (step A333) is performed. After that, a special symbol command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol pattern information) related to the special symbol variation display game is loaded and prepared from the RWM special symbol command area (step A334), and command setting processing (step A335) is performed. )I do.

  Next, a signal corresponding to the special prize opening information is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A336), and it corresponds to the state of the probability of being a hit result in the ordinary map variation display game and the special diagram variation display game. The signal to be saved is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A337). Thereafter, the big hit fanfare time corresponding to the big winning opening information is set (step A338), and the big hit fanfare time is saved in the special game processing timer (step A339). Then, after resetting the number of illegal winnings to the big winning opening (step A340), the illegal monitoring period non-period flag is saved in the big winning opening illegal monitoring period flag (step A341).

  Then, a fanfare / interval process transition setting process (step A342) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. In this process, a process number “3” related to the fanfare / interval process, a process of setting information related to switching of various states, and the like are performed. Here, as information for switching the various states, for example, a signal indicating that the game state for output is a special game state (big hit state), a universal map display game, and a special map display game on the external information terminal A test signal indicating that the probability of winning a hit result is a normal probability state (low probability state), information related to clearing the number of winnings in the big winning mouth during the illegal winning mouth fraud monitoring period, the number of rounds in the special gaming state Information related to clearing, information about turning off the game state display LED (error indicator) related to display of high probability state, and probability of hitting result in a general-purpose variable display game as a normal probability state (low probability state) Information, information for turning off the game state display LED (error indicator) relating to the display of the high probability state that was turned on at the time of power failure recovery, information for controlling the special figure fluctuation display game (for example, special figure fluctuation display game) Information that sets the probability of hitting results in the normal probability state (low probability state), and the hit results in the normal figure fluctuation display game and special figure fluctuation display game that are output to the production control device 300 when the power failure is restored For example, information indicating that the probability is a normal probability state (low probability state, information on clearing the number of remaining short time fluctuations after a big hit), and the like.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A323 that the big hit flag is not a big hit (step A324; No), as shown in FIG. 21, it is determined whether or not the time is short (step A343). If it is not in the time saving state (step A343; No), the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A349) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A343), a process for setting the processing number “0” related to the special figure normal process, a flag (big prize fraud monitoring information) defining the special prize fraud monitoring period, etc. Do. If the time-short state is present (step A343; Yes), the time-varying variation count is updated by -1 (step A344), and it is determined whether the time-varying variation count is 0 (step A345).

  If the number of hourly fluctuations is not 0 (step A345; No), that is, if the hourly state does not end in the current special figure fluctuation display game, the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A349) is performed and the special figure is displayed. End the middle process. Also, if the number of hourly fluctuations is 0 (step A345; Yes), that is, if the hourly state ends in this special figure fluctuation display game, a probability information command at the time of hourly end is prepared (step A346). Command setting processing (step A347) is performed. Then, the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (at the end of a short time) (step A348) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (at the end of the short time) (step A348), the processing number “0” related to the special figure normal process, a flag that prescribes the prize winning fraud monitoring period (big prize winning fraud monitoring information), etc. Process to set.

[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. 22, in the jackpot ending process, first, a probability variation determination flag set based on the type of special result mode that triggered the execution of the current special gaming state is loaded (step A351), and the probability determination is performed. Branch processing using a flag (step A352) is performed.

  When the probability variation determination flag is 1, jackpot end setting processing 1 (step A353) is performed. In this case, the special result is a 2R probability change, and the high probability state is entered after the special gaming state is ended, and the time is reduced until the next special result mode is derived. On the other hand, when the probability variation determination flag is 2, the jackpot end setting process 2 (step A354) is performed. In this case, the special result is 2R normal A, and after entering the special gaming state, the normal probability state is entered, and after the special gaming state is finished, the time is reduced until one special figure variation display game is executed. Is the case. On the other hand, when the probability variation determination flag is 3, jackpot end setting processing 3 (step A355) is performed. In this case, the special result is 2R probability variation B, and the normal probability state is entered after the special gaming state is completed, and the time-short state is not obtained.

  After performing one of the big hit end setting processes 1 to 3, a probability information command corresponding to the probability variation determination flag is prepared (step A356), and the command setting process (step A357) is performed. Then, special figure normal process transition setting process 3 is performed (step A358), and the big hit end process is terminated. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 3 (step A358), a process for setting the processing number “0” relating to the special figure normal process, a flag (big prize fraud monitoring information) for defining the special prize fraud monitoring period, etc. Do.

[Big jackpot end setting 1]
FIG. 23 shows the jackpot end setting process 1 (step A353) in the above jackpot end process. In this jackpot end setting process 1, first, a signal related to the start at the high probability is saved in the external information output data area (step A361), and a signal related to the start at the high probability is saved in the test signal output data area (step A362). ).

  Next, the high probability number is saved in the game state display number area (step A363), and the common figure high probability and the ordinary power support flag are saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A364). By saving this ordinary figure high probability and ordinary electricity support flag, it becomes a short time state. Then, the high probability and short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A365), and the probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A366). Thereafter, the probability variation continuation count is updated by −1 (step A367), the time variation variation count area is reset (step A367), and the big hit end setting process 1 is terminated. As a result of the above processing, after the special game state is ended, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes a high probability state and the state becomes a short time state until the next big hit.

[Big hit end setting process 2]
FIG. 24 shows the jackpot end setting process 2 (step A354) in the above jackpot end process. In the big hit end setting process 2, first, a signal related to the start of time reduction is saved in the external information output data area (step A371), and a signal related to the start of time reduction is saved in the test signal output data area (step A372).

  Next, the number of the time is saved in the game state display number area (step A373), and the normal high probability and the general power support flag are saved in the normal game mode flag area (step A374). By saving this ordinary figure high probability and ordinary electricity support flag, it becomes a short time state. Then, the low probability and time reduction flag is saved in the special game mode flag area (step A375), and the probability information command (time reduction) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A376). Thereafter, the probability variation continuation count is updated by -1 (step A377), the initial value of the short time variation count (here, 1) is saved in the short time variation count area (step A378), and the jackpot end setting processing 2 is terminated.

  By the above processing, after the special gaming state is ended, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes the normal probability state and the time shortened state. In addition, by setting the initial value (1) for the time variation number in the time variation region, the time reduction state is ended by executing the special figure variation display game a predetermined number of times (one time). That is, a period until the special variation display game execution control means (game control device 100) executes the special variation display game (special diagram variation display game) a predetermined number of times after the special game state based on the first normal special result is completed. For this reason, the extended open time state (short time state) will occur.

[Big jackpot end setting 3]
FIG. 25 shows the jackpot end setting process 3 (step A355) in the above jackpot end process. In the big hit end setting process 3, the probability variation continuation number area is reset (step A381), the short time fluctuation number of times area is reset (step A382), and the big hit end setting process 3 is ended. With the above processing, after the special game state is ended, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes the normal probability state. In addition, resetting the time-variation number of times area prevents the time-short state from occurring.

  In other words, after the special gaming state is over, the game control device 100 can generate a normal variable winning that can generate an extended open time state that extends the period for converting the normal variable winning device 37 to the open state for a predetermined period. It constitutes device control means (game control device 100).

[Segment LED editing processing]
Next, the details of the segment LED editing process (step S50) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. In the segment LED editing process, the segment pending display, the first gaming state display unit, the second gaming state display unit, the third gaming state display unit, and the round display unit provided in the collective display device 50 are displayed. Make settings related to driving.

  As shown in FIG. 26, in the segment LED editing process, first, a process of updating (+1) the display control timer (step A391) is performed to check whether the display control timer is at the output on timing (step A392). Whether the output is on or not is determined by monitoring the state of a specific bit. If the monitored bit is “1”, it is determined that the output is on, while the monitored bit is “0”. If so, it is determined that it is not the output on timing.

  When the display control timer is at the output on timing (step A393; Yes), the lighting pointer is set as the blinking control pointer (step A394), and the process proceeds to step A396. If the display control timer is not at the output on timing (step A393; No), the extinction pointer is set as the blinking control pointer (step A395), and the process proceeds to step A396.

  In step A396, display data corresponding to the number of pending maps and the blink control pointer set in step A394 or step A395 are acquired and saved in the segment area of the pending map display (step A396). Next, display data corresponding to the round LED pointer is acquired and saved in the segment area of the round display section (step A397). Subsequently, display data corresponding to the game state display number is acquired and saved in the segment area of the first game state display unit or the second game state display unit (step A398).

  Next, the high probability flag related to the notification that the probability state of jackpot is a high probability state at the time of power failure recovery is checked (step A399), and when it is time to notify the high probability (step A400; Yes) Then, the ON data of the high-probability notification LED is saved in the segment area of the third gaming state display (step A401), and the segment LED editing process is terminated. If it is not time to notify the high probability (step A400; No), the segment LED editing process is terminated.

[Normal game processing]
Next, details of the usual game process (step S59) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. In the usual game process, the input of the gate switch 34a is monitored, the entire process related to the usual figure fluctuation display game is controlled, and the display of the usual figure is set.

  As shown in FIG. 27, in the usual game process, first, a start switch monitoring process (step A411) for monitoring an input from the gate switch 34a is performed. In the gate switch monitoring process, when a game ball passes through the usual figure start gate 34 and there is an input from the gate switch 34a, various random numbers (such as per-random numbers) are extracted, and the usual figure variation display game based on the input is extracted. A game result pre-determination is made to pre-determine a game result based on the input at the stage before the start. Details of the gate switch monitoring process (step A411) will be described later. Next, a power switch monitoring process (step A412) is performed. In the ordinary power switch monitoring process, a process for monitoring the number of detections at the start port switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37 is performed.

  Next, the ordinary game processing timer is updated (-1), and it is checked whether the game processing timer has already timed up or has been timed up by updating (step A413). If it is determined that the timer has timed up (step A414; Yes), a process (step A415) is performed to set a reference game sequence branch table to be referred to in order to branch to the process corresponding to the normal game process number (step A415). Then, the process (step A416) of acquiring the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the usual game process number is performed using the table. Then, after performing the process of saving the return address after the branch process to the stack area (step A417), the game branch process (step A418) is performed according to the game process number.

  If the game process number is “0” in step A418, the fluctuation start of the normal fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the normal fluctuation display game, the setting of effects, and the normal figure fluctuation processing are performed. A usual figure process (step A419) for setting information necessary for the execution is performed. Note that details of the normal map routine process (step A419) will be described later.

  If the game process number is “1” in step A418, the process of changing the normal map for setting the stop display time of the normal map and setting the information necessary for performing the process of displaying the normal map (step S418) A420) is performed. If the game process number is “2” in step A418, and if the game result of the normal figure change display game is a win, the setting of the general fanfare command and the setting of information necessary for performing the general fanfare process are performed. A normal map display process (step A421) is performed.

  If the game process number is “3” in step A418, the general-purpose fanfare process (step 418) for setting the opening time of the normal variable winning device 37, setting the information necessary for performing the process during the normal map, etc. A422) is performed. If the game processing number is “4” in step A418, it is necessary to set the command to open the power train, to set the general ending command at the end of the specific gaming state, and to perform the power train remaining ball processing. A normal process for setting information etc. is performed (step A423). That is, the game control device 100 serves as a normal variation winning device control means for changing the state of the normal variation winning device 37 to an open state when the result of the normal variation display game (ordinary variation display game) is a specific result.

  If the game process number is “5” in step A418, it is necessary to set a time for the remaining balls in the normal variable winning device 37 to be discharged, or to perform the end process per usual figure. The ordinary power remaining ball processing (step A424) for setting information and the like is performed. If the game process number is “6” in step A418, the usual figure end process (step A425) for setting information necessary for performing the usual figure routine process (step A419) is performed.

  Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the general-purpose indicator 52 (step A426), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A427) which concerns on the general-purpose indicator 52 is performed, and a general-purpose game process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A414 that the normal game process timer has not expired (step A414; No), the process proceeds to step A426, and the subsequent processes are performed.

[Gate switch monitoring processing]
Next, details of the gate switch monitoring process in the above-described ordinary game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 28, in the gate switch monitoring process, first, it is checked whether there is an input from the gate switch 34a (step A431), and if there is no input (step A431; No), the gate switch monitoring process is terminated. . If there is an input (step A431; Yes), it is checked whether the number of pending maps (the number of stored diagrams starting memory) is less than the upper limit (here, 4) (step A433).

  When the number of reserved maps is not less than the upper limit (step A434; No), the gate switch monitoring process is terminated. In addition, when the number of reserved drawings is less than the upper limit (step A434; Yes), the number of reserved drawings is updated by +1 (step A435). Then, after preparing a decoration general figure holding number command (MODE) corresponding to the number of reserved general drawings (step A436), a decoration general figure holding number command (ACTION) corresponding to the number of general drawing reservations is prepared (step A437). ), Command setting processing (step A438). Subsequently, a process of calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the number of usual holds (step A439) is performed, and the winning random number is extracted and saved in the winning random number saving area of the RWM (step A440).

  Next, a winning symbol random number is extracted and prepared, and saved in the winning symbol random number saving area of the RWM (step A441). Further, the normal fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are extracted and saved in the RWM random number saving area (steps A442, A443, A444). Then, an ordinary map hold information determination process (step A445) is performed, and the gate switch monitoring process is terminated. Here, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts various random numbers based on the passage of the game ball of the general diagram start gate 34, and stores the extracted various random numbers as a start memory (execution right of the general diagram variable display game). As a starting storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number.

[Normal map hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the common map hold information determination process (step A445) in the above-described gate switch monitoring process will be described. The general map hold information determination process is a pre-reading process for determining the result related information corresponding to the general map start memory before the start timing of the general map change display game based on the corresponding general map start memory.

  As shown in FIG. 29, first, it is checked whether or not a condition for performing the prefetching effect is satisfied (step A451). The case where the conditions for executing the pre-reading effect are satisfied is a case where the time-short state is not satisfied. That is, it is a case where the special results are not in a continuous period. When the conditions for executing this prefetching effect are not satisfied (step A452; No), the ordinary map hold information determination process is terminated. Further, when the condition for executing the prefetch effect is satisfied (step A452; Yes), the following processing related to the prefetch effect is performed.

  In the process related to the prefetch effect performed when the conditions for executing the prefetch effect are satisfied (step A452; Yes), it is first determined whether or not the winning is based on whether or not the hit random number value matches the hit determination value. A hit determination process (step A453) is performed. If the determination result is a win (step A454; Yes), a win symbol random number check table is set (step A455), and the win symbol random number is checked to obtain a corresponding winning information pointer (step A456). I do. Thereafter, a process for setting the address table of the winning information table (step A457) is performed, and a process for acquiring and setting the winning information table corresponding to the winning information pointer (step A458) is performed. Is acquired and saved in the symbol information (work) area (step A460). On the other hand, if the determination result is not successful (step A454; No), a loss information table is set (step A459), symbol information is acquired from the set information table, and saved in the symbol information (work) area ( Step A460) is performed.

  After the symbol information is acquired from the set information table and saved in the symbol information (work) area (step A460), a winning effect symbol command is acquired from the set information table, and the winning symbol symbol command is Save in the winning effect design command area of RWM (step A461). Next, a winning effect command setting table is prepared (step A462), and a common figure information setting process (step A463) for setting common figure information is performed.

  Subsequently, after performing the second half variation pattern setting process (step A464) for setting the second half variation pattern among the variation modes in the typical figure variation display game, the variation for the usual figure variation display game is set. Pattern setting processing (step A465) is performed. It should be noted that each of the usual figure information setting process in step A463, the ordinary figure latter half variation pattern setting process in step A464, and the ordinary figure variation pattern setting process in step A465 is the ordinary figure information setting process in the ordinary figure ordinary process, the latter part of the ordinary figure variation. This is the same as the pattern setting process and the common map variation pattern setting process.

  Then, a winning effect command (MODE) corresponding to the first variation number of the set variation pattern is calculated and prepared (Step A466), and the value of the latter variation number is prepared as a winning effect command (ACTION) (Step A467). ), Command setting processing (step A468) is performed. Subsequently, a winning effect design command is loaded from the winning effect design command area and prepared (step A469), a command setting process (step A470) is performed, and the ordinary figure holding information determination process is terminated. That is, a winning effect command is prepared in steps A466 and A467, and a winning effect symbol command is prepared in step A469, so that the determination result (prefetching result) of the result related information corresponding to the ordinary chart start memory can be handled. It is possible to notify the effect control device 300 before the start timing of the normal map change display game based on the normal map start memory, and particularly by changing the decorative normal map start memory display displayed on the display device 41. Thus, it becomes possible to notify the player of the result related information before the start timing of the usual map variable display game.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as a determination unit that determines various random values stored in the start storage unit (game control device 100). In addition, the game control device 100 determines in advance the random number value stored as the start memory before executing the variable display game corresponding to the start memory (determines whether or not a specific result is obtained). Make. Note that the time when the random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory is determined in advance is not limited to when the start memory is generated, but may be any time before the variable display game based on the start memory is performed.

[Usually normal processing]
Next, the details of the usual figure routine process (step A419) in the above-mentioned usual figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 30, in the usual figure normal processing, first, it is checked whether or not the number of ordinary figure hold (number of ordinary figure start memory) is 0 (step A481). Then, if the number of reserved orders is 0 (step A482; Yes), it is checked whether or not a customer waiting demo has already been started (step A483).

  If the customer waiting demo has not been started (step A484; No), the customer waiting demo flag area is saved (step A485), a customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A486), and command setting processing is performed. (Step A487) is performed. Thereafter, the normal figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A488) is performed, and the normal figure normal process is terminated. In the usual figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A488), a process number “0” related to the usual figure ordinary process, a flag (big prize mouth fraud monitoring information) for defining a special prize mouth fraud monitoring period, and the like are set. Do. If it is determined in step A484 that the customer waiting demonstration has already been started (step A484; Yes), the usual figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A488) is performed, and the usual figure usual process is terminated. To do.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A482 that the number of pending maps is not 0 (step A482; No), a variation change start process (step A489) is performed, and a transition process setting process (step A490) during the variation of a map is performed. ) To complete the normal processing. In the process of setting changes in the normal map process (step A490), the process number “1” relating to the process during the normal map change, the information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, the test signal related to the change in the normal map, the general map indicator 52, for example, a process for setting information for controlling the normal map display game in 52 (for example, a flag relating to the fluctuation of the general map display 52, an initial value of a timer of a blinking period of the general map display 52, and the like). .

[Normal map start processing]
Next, the details of the usual figure change start process (step A489) in the usual figure usual process will be described. The normal change start process is a process performed at the start of the normal change display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31, first, a normal determination for determining whether or not the normal change display game is a win. A hit determination process (step A491) is performed.

  Next, after performing the general symbol stop symbol setting process (step A492) related to the setting of the general symbol stop symbol (symbol information), the test signal corresponding to the general symbol stop symbol number of the set general symbol stop symbol is saved. (Step A493). After that, a common map change flag is set and prepared (step A494), a table for setting information related to the change pattern is prepared (step A495), and a general map information setting process (step A496) for setting general map information is performed. Do.

  Subsequently, after performing the second half variation pattern setting process (step A497) for setting the second half variation pattern among the variation modes in the typical figure variation display game, the variation for the usual figure variation display game is set. Pattern setting processing (step A498) is performed. Thereafter, a general-purpose fluctuation start information setting process (step A499) for setting information on the start of normal fluctuation is performed, and the normal-color fluctuation start process is terminated.

  In the usual figure variation pattern setting process (step A498), as shown in FIG. 5B, when the normal variation winning device 37 is in the short time state (open time extended state), the ordinary figure variation display game is executed. A variation pattern whose time is shorter than normal (normal state) is set. Thereby, the chance that the normal variation winning device 37 is opened can be increased. Also, in the usual figure change start information setting process (step A499), the usual figure change pattern command including information on the change pattern of the usual figure change display game, and the stop symbol pattern (stop result mode) information related to the ornamental change figure display game. Are prepared, and a decoration universal figure hold number command related to the decoration universal figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41 is prepared. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

[Judgment processing per ordinary figure]
FIG. 32 shows the details of the normal figure hit determination process (step A491) in the above-described normal figure change start process. In this normal figure hit determination process, first, it is checked whether or not the normal figure has a high probability (short time state) (step A501). If the normal figure has a high probability (step A502; Yes), the hit random number save area is checked. A random number is loaded from (step A503).

  Thereafter, a lower limit judgment value at a normal probability is set (step A504), and it is checked whether the value of the hit random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (step A505). If it is not less than the lower limit determination value (step A506; No), an upper limit determination value at the time of normal probability is set (step A507), and it is checked whether the value of the hit random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step A508). ). When the value of the hit random number is not larger than the upper limit determination value (step A509; No), the hit information is saved in the hit flag area (step A510), the hit random number save area is cleared to 0 (step A511), The hit determination process ends.

  If the value of the hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A506; Yes) or greater than the upper limit determination value (step A509; Yes), the shift information is saved in the hit flag area (step A516). The winning random number saving area is cleared to 0 (step A511), and the normal hit determination process is terminated. The usual judgment value is a value in a certain continuous range. If the hit random number is within this range, it is judged as a hit, and if it is outside this range, it is judged as out of range. In addition, you may make it determine whether the value of a hit random number corresponds with each determination value.

  On the other hand, when the normal probability is not high (step A502; No), the hit random number is loaded from the hit random save area (step A512), and the determination value at the normal probability is set (step A513). Then, it is checked whether the value of the hit random number matches the determination value (step A514). If they match (step A515; Yes), the hit information is saved in the hit flag area (step A510). The random number saving area is cleared to 0 (step A511), and the normal hit determination process is terminated. If the value of the hit random number does not match the determination value (step A515; No), the deviation information is saved in the hit flag area (step A516), and the hit random number save area is cleared to 0 (step A511). The normal hit determination process ends.

[Typical stop symbol setting processing]
FIG. 33 shows the details of the general figure stop symbol setting process (step A492) in the above-described general figure change start process. In this usual figure stop symbol setting process, first, it is checked whether the symbol is per ordinary symbol (step A521). If it is per ordinary symbol (step A522; Yes), a symbol symbol per ordinary symbol table is set (step A523). ), The winning design random number is loaded from the winning design random number saving area (step A524). Next, a stop symbol number corresponding to the winning symbol random number is acquired and prepared (step A525), and the acquired stop symbol number is saved in the general symbol stop symbol area (step A526). After that, a general map stop symbol information setting process (step A527) is performed, and a process of setting a decorative general map command table (step A530) is performed.

  In the general symbol stop symbol information setting process (step A527), as shown in FIG. 34, it is determined whether or not the general electric power support is in progress (during the time reduction state) (step A541). No) prepares a stop symbol information table per universal symbol at a low probability (step A542). In addition, when the ordinary power support is in progress (step A541; Yes), a stop symbol information table per common symbol at a high probability is prepared (step A543). Thereafter, the symbol information corresponding to the target stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the symbol information area (step A544). At this time, since the different stop symbol information table is used depending on whether or not the power transmission is being supported, even if the same stop symbol number is used, the symbol information acquired depending on whether or not the power transmission is being supported It is possible to vary the results, and it is possible to vary the result mode of the decoration variation display game on the display device 41.

  Returning to FIG. 33, if it is not per ordinary figure (step A522; No), the stop symbol number at the time of loss is saved in the normal symbol stop symbol area (step A528), and the symbol information at the time of error is saved in the symbol information area. (Step A529). And the process (step A530) which sets a decoration common command command table is performed. Through the above processing, a stop symbol corresponding to the result of the normal map display game is set.

  After performing the process for setting the decoration common figure command table (step A530), the decoration common figure command (ACTION) corresponding to the symbol information is acquired (step A531), and the decoration common figure command (MODE) is set ( In step A532), the command is saved in the decoration common command area (step A533). This decoration command command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later. Thereafter, the winning symbol random number saving area is cleared to 0 (step A534), and the normal symbol stop symbol setting process is terminated.

  Based on the information set by the above processing, the universal map display game is started. That is, the game control device 100 displays a normal variation display game (general variation display game) in which a plurality of normal identification information is variably displayed on the normal variation display device (general display 52, display device 41) based on the establishment of the start condition. The normal variation display game execution control means for performing the execution control.

  From the above, based on the establishment of the start condition, the execution of the normal variation display game (general variation display game) in which a plurality of pieces of normal identification information are variably displayed on the normal variation display device (general map display 52, display device 41). A normal variation display game execution control means (game control device 100) for performing control, and a normal variation winning device control means for changing the state of the normal variation winning device 37 to an open state when the result of the normal variation display game is a specific result. (The game control device 100), and the normal variation winning device control means displays the special variation display by the special variation display game execution control means (game control device 100) after the special game state based on the first normal special result ends. The open time extension state is generated for a period until the game is executed a predetermined number of times, and the normal variation display game execution control means is configured so that the normal variation winning device 37 is in a state in which the open time is extended. If it is, the fact that the execution time of a normal variation display game as usually run shorter than.

  In addition, although the winning symbol random number is used to determine the winning symbol of the universal symbol display game, the probability of the universal symbol variable display game is not changed according to the winning symbol, so the game control device At 100, it is not necessary to determine a winning symbol using a winning symbol random number. In this case, in the effect control apparatus 300, when the result of the normal map change display game is a win, the result mode of the decorative normal map change display game is determined using, for example, a separate random number. Further, in the effect control device 300, the result mode may be determined based on the variation pattern of the general-purpose variable display game transmitted from the game control device 100, or from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300. Information regarding the hit random number or the fluctuation pattern random number may be transmitted, and the result mode may be determined based on the information.

  Next, control in the effect control device 300 will be described. As described above, the effect control device 300 includes the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 that performs video control under the control of the main control microcomputer 311.

[1st main processing]
The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 performs the 1st main process shown in FIG. In this 1st main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the time of starting the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step B11), the RAM is cleared to 0 (step B12), and a CPU initialization process (step B13) for initializing the CPU is performed. Next, an initial value of the RAM is set (step B14), random number initialization processing (step B15) for initializing random numbers is performed, various interrupt timers are started (step B16), and interrupts are permitted (step B16). B17).

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop process, first, WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step B18), and an effect button input process (step B19) for creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect button 25 is performed. . Thereafter, a game control command analysis process (step B20) is performed. In this game control command analysis process (step B20), it is determined whether or not a command related to a game transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 has been correctly received. Processing to classify commands for processing.

  Next, a test mode process (step B21), which is a process related to a test mode for testing the display device 41, the decoration device, the rendering device, and the like, is performed. When the test mode is set by the test mode process (step B21), the subsequent game-related processes are not performed. However, in the test mode, when performing display on the display device 41, output of sound from the speaker, light emission of the LED of the decoration device, operation of the effect device, etc., control is performed in a process for controlling these. Note that the test mode ends when the gaming machine is powered off.

  And the 1st scene control process (step B22) regarding control of the effect of a game is performed. Details of the 1st scene control process (step B22) will be described later. Next, based on an error notification command transmitted from the gaming control device 100 when an error occurs in the gaming machine, a gaming machine error monitoring process (step B23) for performing a corresponding notification is performed. In addition, the display on the display device 41 for performing the corresponding notification, the sound output from the speaker, the light emission of the LED of the decoration device, the operation of the effect device, and the like are controlled in a process for controlling these.

  Thereafter, an effect command editing process (step B24) for editing a command to be output to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 is performed, and a sound control process for performing control related to the output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b). (Step B25) is performed. Next, a decoration control process for controlling the LEDs of the panel decoration device 42 and the frame decoration device 18 (step B26), a motor / SOL control process for controlling the motors and solenoids of the panel effect device 44 and the frame effect device 45 (step) B27) is performed. And the random number update process (step B28) which updates the random number which determines the detail of the fluctuation | variation aspect of a decoration special figure fluctuation display game is performed, and it returns to the process (step B18) which clears WDT.

[2nd main processing]
The video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 performs 2nd main processing shown in FIG. In the 2nd main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the start of the program, first, CPU initialization processing for initializing the CPU (step B31) is performed, the RAM is cleared to 0 (step B32), and the initial value of the RAM is set (step B33). Next, VDP initialization processing (step B34) for initializing VDP is performed, and various interrupts are permitted (step B35). Further, initialization processing of various control devices (step B36) is performed, and screen drawing is permitted (step B37).

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, the system cycle wait flag is cleared (step B38), and it is determined whether or not the system cycle wait flag is 1 (step B39). The system cycle is a cycle for switching between two buffers for temporarily storing image data. When the switching is enabled, the system cycle flag is “1”. Until the system cycle wait flag becomes 1, the determination whether the system cycle wait flag is 1 is repeated (step B39). When the system cycle wait flag becomes 1 (step B39; Yes), WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step B40), the normal game process (step B41) is performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing the system cycle waiting flag (step B38).

[Normal game processing]
FIG. 37 shows the base game process (step B41) in the 2nd main process shown in FIG. In this normal game process, first, a received command check process (step B51) is performed. In this received command check process (step B51), it is determined whether or not the command transmitted from the 1st CPU has been correctly received. Process to classify. Next, 2nd scene control processing (step B52) for determining display contents is performed based on the received command. In this 2nd scene control process (step B52), settings such as a notice character and a display priority are set.

  Thereafter, a background process (step B53) for setting a background is performed, and a reel control / display process (step B54), which is a display control process related to the variation of the identification information in the ornamental normal variation display game, is performed. Further, a waiting display process (step B55) for setting the display of the number of decorations to be displayed on the display device 41 in conjunction with the display of the general map hold display is performed (step B55), and the customer waiting demo process for displaying the customer waiting demo. (Step B56) is performed. Then, the ROM data is transferred to the buffer set in the RAM, the display system process (step B57) for performing the actual display process is performed, and the normal game process is terminated. That is, the display device 41 serves as start memory display means for displaying the start memory stored in the start memory means (game control apparatus 100), and the effect control device 300 controls the start memory display means for controlling the display mode of the start memory display means. It serves as a control means.

[1st scene control processing]
FIG. 38 shows the 1st scene control process (step B22) in the 1st main process shown in FIG. In this 1st scene control process, first, it is determined whether or not the test mode is in effect (step B61). If the test mode is in effect (step B61; Yes), the 1st scene control process is terminated. When the test mode is not being executed (step B61; No), it is determined whether a scene change command has been received (step B62).

  The scene change commands are various commands relating to games transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300. If this scene change command is received (step B62; Yes), the game state to be updated (current game state) is acquired (step B63), and it is determined whether the command is a valid command (step B64). In determining whether the command is valid (step B64), it is determined whether the received scene change command is valid for the acquired current game state. If the command is valid (step B64; Yes), the received command is saved (step B65), an effect request flag is set (step B66), and a branch process based on the command identifier of the received command (step B67). )I do.

  On the other hand, when the scene change command has not been received (step B62; No) or when it is not a valid command (step B64; No), branch processing (step B67) based on the command identifier of the received command is performed. In this case, a branch is performed based on the identifier of the command that was most recently valid.

  In the branch process based on the command identifier (step B67), a process to be executed based on the received command is selected. When a power-on command is received, a power-on process (step B68) is performed to perform a process necessary when the power is turned on. Further, when a power failure recovery command is received, a power failure recovery (other than customer waiting) processing (step B69) for performing processing necessary at the time of power failure recovery is performed.

  When a special figure variation pattern command is received, a special figure variation process (step B70) for performing processing related to the execution of the decorative special figure variation display game is performed. In the special figure changing process (step B70), information necessary for playing the special figure changing display game is set. In the setting of information necessary for playing this decoration special figure variation display game, for example, information (such as whether or not a big hit, mode information, variation pattern information, etc.) included in the special figure variation pattern command transmitted from the game control device 100 ) Is set based on the production. The decoration special figure fluctuation display game is executed only when the limiter is operated in the special figure fluctuation display game in which the result is a big hit.

  When the normal map change pattern command is received, a normal map change process (step B71) for performing processing related to the execution of the decorative normal map change display game is performed. In this normal map change process (step B71), information necessary for playing the decorative normal map change display game is set. In the setting of information necessary for playing this decoration normal figure change display game, for example, information (whether it is a win or not, mode information, change pattern information, etc.) included in the normal figure change pattern command transmitted from the game control device 100 ) To set the production (variation pattern, variation time, etc.).

  When a special figure fanfare command is received, a special figure fanfare process (step B72), which is a process related to the start of the special game state, is performed. When the general-purpose fanfare command is received, a general-purpose fanfare process (step B73), which is a process related to the start of the specific gaming state, is performed.

  When the n-th command is received, the in-round process (step B74), which is a process related to the round game, is performed. When an interval command is received, an interval process (step B75) that is a process related to an interval between rounds is performed. When the public power release command is received, the normal figure hitting process (step B76), which is an effect process related to the opening of the normal variable winning device 37, is performed.

  When a special figure ending command is received, a special figure ending process (step B77), which is a process related to the end of the special game state, is performed. When the usual figure ending command is received, the usual figure ending process (step B78) which is a process related to the end of the specific gaming state is performed. When a customer waiting demo command is received, a customer waiting process (step B79) is performed for processing related to the display of the customer waiting demo.

  After performing each of the above-described processes selected by the branch process based on the command identifier (step B67), a process based on a command that is not immediately reflected in the video is performed. As this process, first, a symbol command receiving process (step B80) for performing a process based on a decorative common command command including information related to a stop symbol of the general variable display game is performed, and a pending number command including information regarding increase / decrease of the start memory ( A hold number command reception process (step B81) for performing a process based on the decorative map hold number command) is performed.

  Further, a process based on a prefetch command (a winning effect command, a winning effect symbol command) including a result of a prefetching process for predetermining the result of the usual figure changing display game based on the start-up memory before the execution of the usual figure changing display game Prefetch command reception processing (step B82) is performed. Thereafter, a probability information command reception process (step B83) is performed for performing a process based on a probability information command including information on the probability state.

[Special figure changing process]
FIG. 39 shows the special figure changing process (step B70) in the 1st scene control process shown in FIG. In the special figure changing process, first, it is determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B91). The effect request flag is a flag that is set when a valid command is received. When there is this flag, processing based on the received command is performed.

  If there is this effect request flag (step B91; Yes), it is checked whether there is a continuation final round flag (step B92). The continuation last round flag is a flag that is set when the number of occurrences of the special special result calculated from the occurrence of the special result when not in the high probability state is a predetermined number of times (15 in the present embodiment). That is, when there is this continuous final round flag, it is a case where the special result that occurs next becomes a normal special result.

  When there is no continuation last round flag (step B93; No), the effect request flag is cleared (step B102), and the special figure changing process is terminated. In this case, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is not executed. If there is a continuation final flag (step B93; Yes), stop symbol information is acquired (step B94), and it is determined whether the result is a big hit (step B95).

  If the result is not a big hit (step B95; No), the effect request flag is cleared (step B102), and the special figure changing process is terminated. In this case, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is not executed. If the result is a big hit (step B95; Yes), the PB information that is information related to the input of the effect button 25 is cleared (step B96), and the movable body request set process (step B97) is performed. Next, a variation pattern information setting process (step B98) for setting the execution mode of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed, and a random number seed initialization process (step B99) is performed.

  Then, a scene sequence table corresponding to the set variation pattern is set (step B100). The scene sequence table is a table for managing the execution timing and time of various displays such as the start and stop of the variable display and the display of the effect character in the decoration special figure variable display game. In the scene sequence table, the execution order of a plurality of scenes in which execution contents and time are defined is set, and the decorative special figure variation display game is executed by sequentially executing the scenes according to the scene sequence table. Thereafter, a variation time setting process (step B101) for setting the variation time of the decoration special figure variation display game in the update timer is performed, the effect request flag is cleared (step B102), and the special figure variation process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when there is no production request flag (step B91; No), it is determined whether the value of the update timer is 0 (step B103). In this case, the update timer measures the execution time of the scene managed according to the scene sequence table, and the value of this update timer being 0 indicates that the scene being executed has ended. If the value of this update timer is not 0 (step B103; No), the special figure changing process is terminated. When the value of the update timer is 0 (step B103; Yes), the scene data setting process (step B104) is performed, and the special figure changing process is terminated. As a result, a new scene is started and a predetermined value corresponding to the scene is set in the update timer.

[Variation pattern information setting process]
FIG. 40 shows the change pattern information setting process (step B98) in the special figure changing process shown in FIG. In this variation pattern information setting process, first, the corresponding variation pattern table is set (step B111), and the game state such as the probability state, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37, and the effect mode is acquired (step B112). Next, a stop symbol of the decoration special figure variation display game is set (step B113), a variation pattern corresponding to the command is determined based on the game state and effect information (step B114), and the variation pattern information setting process is terminated. . By this process, the variation pattern of the decoration special figure variation display game is determined. The variation pattern determined here is a variation mode corresponding to the special variation mode.

  When the special figure fluctuation display game in which the special result is normally selected is executed in a state where the number of continuations is a predetermined number of times determined in advance by this special figure fluctuation processing, the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game is executed. A variation mode corresponding to a special variation mode having a long variation time is set as a mode. As a variation mode corresponding to the special variation mode, a variation mode including a predetermined effect related to the type of the normal special result as shown in FIG. 6 is set according to the special result to be generated.

[Processing during normal map changes]
FIG. 41 shows a process during normal map change (step B71) in the 1st scene control process shown in FIG. In the process during normal map change, it is first determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B121). When there is an effect request flag (step B121; Yes), PB information that is information related to the input of the effect button 25 is cleared (step B122), and a movable body request set process (step B123) is performed.

  Next, the variation pattern information setting process (step B124) for setting the execution mode of the decoration general-purpose variation display game is performed, and the random number seed initialization process (step B125) is performed to correspond to the set variation pattern. A scene sequence table is set (step B126). The scene sequence table is a table for managing the execution timing and time of various displays such as the start and stop of the variable display and the display of the effect character in the decoration normal display variable display game. In the scene sequence table, the execution order of a plurality of scenes in which the execution contents and time are defined is set, and the decorative map change display game is executed by sequentially executing the scenes according to the scene sequence table.

  After that, a variation time setting process (step B127) is performed in which the variation time of the decorative normal variation display game is set in the update timer. Then, the effect request flag is cleared (step B128), and the process for changing the ordinary map is terminated.

  On the other hand, when there is no production request flag (step B121; No), it is determined whether the value of the update timer is 0 (step B129). In this case, the update timer measures the execution time of the scene managed according to the scene sequence table, and the value of this update timer being 0 indicates that the scene being executed has ended. If the value of this update timer is not 0 (step B129; No), the process during normal map change is terminated. If the value of the update timer is 0 (step B129; Yes), a scene data setting process (step B130) is performed, and the normal-fluctuating process is terminated. As a result, a new scene is started and a predetermined value corresponding to the scene is set in the update timer.

[Variation pattern information setting process]
FIG. 42 shows the change pattern information setting process (step B124) in the process during normal map change shown in FIG. In this variation pattern information setting process, first, stop symbol information of the general variation display game is acquired (step B131), and on-hold information that is information relating to the start memory is saved (step B132). Next, the game state such as the probability state, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37, the effect mode, etc. is acquired (step B133), and the effect information stored in the start storage area is acquired (step B134). The effect information is information that is set for the start memory that is the target of the continuous effect when the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) based on the pre-read information is executed.

  Thereafter, a stop symbol of the decorative general-purpose variation display game is set (step B135), a variation pattern corresponding to the command is determined based on the game state and effect information (step B136), and the variation pattern information setting process is terminated. By this process, the variation pattern of the decoration normal diagram variation display game is determined.

[Special drawing ending process]
FIG. 43 shows the special figure ending process (step B77) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this special figure ending process, it is first determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B141). If there is an effect request flag (step B141; Yes), it is checked whether or not there is a continuation flag (step B142). ).

  The continuation flag is set until the number of occurrences of the special special result calculated from the special result generated when the high probability state is not reached becomes a predetermined number of times. When the continuation flag is present (step B143; Yes), the continuation count is updated by -1 (step B144), and it is determined whether the continuation count is 1 (step B145).

  If the continuation count is 1 (step B145; Yes), the continuation final round flag is set (step B146), the continuation flag is cleared (step B147), and the corresponding effect mode is set (step B148). If the number of continuations is not 1 (step B145; No), a corresponding effect mode is set (step B148). Thereafter, the effect request flag is cleared (step B149), and the special figure ending process is terminated. That is, when the number of occurrences of the special special result calculated from the occurrence of the special result when not in the high probability state becomes a predetermined number of times (15 in the present embodiment), the continuation last round flag is set. When there is this continuous final round flag, the special result to be generated next is usually a special result.

  On the other hand, when there is no continuation flag (step B143; No), it is determined whether there is a continuation final round flag (step B151). If there is a continuation final round flag (step B151; Yes), the continuation final round flag is cleared (step B152), and a corresponding rendering mode is set (step B148). The process ends. In this case, the special result is generated when the number of occurrences of the special special result calculated from the occurrence of the special result when not in the high probability state is a predetermined number of times. If there is no continuation final round flag (step B151; No), the process after the process of setting the continuation flag (step B153) and subsequent processes are performed, and the special figure ending process is terminated. In this case, a special result occurs when the state is not a high probability state.

  Moreover, when there is no production request flag (step B141; No), it is determined whether the update timer is 0 (step B155). In this case, the update timer measures the ending time at the end of the special gaming state, and a value of 0 for this update timer indicates that the ending time has elapsed. If the value of this update timer is not 0 (step B155; No), the ending process is terminated. If the value of the update timer is 0 (step B155; Yes), the ending end is set (step B156), and the special figure ending process is ended.

[Read-ahead command reception processing]
FIG. 44 shows a prefetch command reception process (step B82) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this prefetch command reception process, first, it is determined whether or not a prefetch command (winning effect command, winning effect symbol command) has been received from the game control device 100 (step B161). If no prefetch command has been received (step B161; No) ends the prefetch command reception process. When a prefetch command is received (step B161; Yes), it is checked whether prefetch effects are being executed (step B162).

  If the pre-reading effect is being executed (step B163; Yes), the pre-read command receiving process is terminated. Further, when the pre-reading effect is not being executed (step B163; No), it is checked whether there is information related to the general-purpose prefetching (step B164), and when there is information related to the general-purpose prefetching (step B165; Yes), The figure prefetch effect setting process (step B166) is performed, and the prefetch command reception process is terminated. If there is no information related to the normal prefetching (step B165; No), the prefetch command receiving process is terminated.

  In the general-purpose pre-reading effect setting process, the pre-reading result of the general-purpose figure start memory is a specific result (for example, a win or a specific variation pattern), for example, a decoration display displayed on the display device 41. A notification process is performed by changing the display color of the figure start memory display or by displaying a predetermined character on the display device 41. Moreover, you may make it alert | report by performing predetermined sound effects, light emission of a lamp | ramp, LED, etc. Furthermore, when performing a continuous look-ahead effect over a plurality of ordinary map change display games, the effect information is stored in the start storage area of the start memory that is the target of the continuous effect. That is, the production control device 300 serves as a notification unit that notifies the result related information before the execution of the variable display game based on the determination result by the prior determination unit (game control device 100). Note that the same notification may be performed even when the pre-reading result of the normal chart start memory is not a specific result. The processing in this case may be performed by other control processing, or may be performed by this prefetch command reception processing.

  From the above, the special fluctuation display device (special figure display device 51) that displays the special fluctuation display game (special figure fluctuation display game) that fluctuates and displays a plurality of special identification information based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening. In a gaming machine that generates a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the special variation display game is a special result, the start winning opening is a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won and the game A special result for selecting a special result from a plurality of types of special results when the result of the special fluctuation display game is a special result, provided with a normal variable winning device 37 that can change the state into an open state in which the ball can win. Selection means (game control device 100) and special variation display game execution control means (game) for determining a variation mode of the special variation display game and performing execution control of the special variation display game based on the determined variation mode. Control device 100) and an effect control means (effect control device 300) for effect control related to the special variation display game. The special result is again special after the special game state based on the special result is finished. Includes special special results that generate a high probability state where the probability of the result occurring is higher than normal, and normal special results that do not generate a high probability state after the special gaming state based on the special result. The special result includes a first normal special result that generates an extended open time state in which the time for changing the state of the normally variable prize-winning device 37 to the open state after the end of the special game state based on the normal special result is longer than normal. The second normal special result that does not generate the extended open time state after the special gaming state based on the normal special result is included. Special result counting means (game control device 100) for counting the number of continuations, which is the number of occurrences of the special special result calculated from the occurrence of the result, is provided with a predetermined number of continuations when selecting the type of special result. If it is not the number of times, a special special result can be selected, and if the number of continuations is a predetermined number of times, it is configured to select only a normal special result. When a special variation display game in which a normal special result is selected is executed in a predetermined number of times, the variation mode of the special variation display game is changed to a special variation mode different from the normal variation mode. In the special variation display game in which the special variation display game is set to the special variation mode by the special variation display game execution control unit, the effect control unit is selected by the special result selection unit. A predetermined effect related to the type of special result can be executed.

  In addition, it is a special figure fluctuation display game in which the result is a big hit, and the number of occurrences of the special special result calculated from the occurrence of the special result when it is not in the high probability state is a predetermined number of times, and the normal special result is Although the special variation mode having a long variation time is set as the variation mode of the special figure variation display game to be selected, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a special variation mode is set regardless of the result of the special figure variation display game that is executed in a state where the number of occurrences of the special special result calculated from the occurrence of the special result when not in the high probability state is not a predetermined number of times set in advance. You may do it. Also, a special variation mode may be set for a special figure variation display game that has a special result when it is not in a high probability state.

  Further, it is sufficient that the period for converting the state of the normally variable prize-winning device 37 to the open state is extended in the time-short state than in the case where the time-short state is not. Therefore, in the short-time state, the normal variation winning device 37 is changed to the open state as compared with the case where one or more of the normal figure probability, the normal figure change time, the general electric open time, and the general electric open number is not in the short-time state. What is necessary is just to change so that a period may be extended.

  Also, the decorative special map variation display game on the display device 41 is a special map variation display game in which the result is a big hit, and the number of occurrences of the special special result calculated from the occurrence of the special result when the result is not a high probability state. The display is performed only in the special figure variation display game executed in a predetermined number of times. However, the display is not limited to this. For example, in a period in which special results occur continuously (high probability state, short-time state), a decoration special map variation display game may be displayed on the display device 41 instead of the decoration general diagram variation display game.

[First Modification of First Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine according to a first modification of the first embodiment will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The game machine of this modification differs in the operation pattern of the normal variation winning device 37 in the short time state after the end of the special game state based on the normal special result.

  FIG. 45A shows the types of special results in the gaming machine of this modification. The types of special results include 2R probability variation (symbol) that produces a special special result, 2R normal C, D, and E (symbol) that make a first normal special result, and 2R normal F and G that make a second normal special result Six types of (design) are set. Regardless of which special result is derived, the number of rounds in the special gaming state is two rounds. Further, regarding the probability state after the end of the special gaming state, the 2R probability change (symbol) becomes a high probability state until the next big hit, and the 2R normal C to G (symbol) becomes a normal probability state. Also, with respect to the time-short state, the 2R probability variation (symbol) is set to the time-short state until the next big hit, and the 2R normal C, D, E (symbol) is set to the time-short state until one special-figure display game is executed. . Also, the 2R normal F, G (design) is not set to the time-short state. Note that the 2R normal F and G are different in the execution mode and effect mode of the special figure variation display game from which the special result is derived, the effect state after the end of the special game state based on the special result, and the like.

  The selection ratio of the special result is made different depending on whether or not the limiter is operated, that is, the number of continuations that is the number of occurrences of the special special result calculated from the occurrence of the special result when the high probability state is not established. When this limiter does not operate, only 2R probability variation that makes a special special result can be selected, and when the limiter operates, only 2R normal C to G that usually make a special result can be selected.

  Also, regarding the operation pattern of the normal variation winning device 37 after the end of the special gaming state, 2R probability variation, 2R normal C pattern A, 2R normal D pattern B, 2R normal E pattern C, 2R normal F, G pattern D. The normal figure probability, the normal figure change time, the normal figure stop time, and the general call open time in each operation pattern are as shown in FIG.

  In the patterns A to C which are in the short time state, the normal figure probability is high (249/250). The normal fluctuation time is 1 second for pattern A, 3 seconds for pattern B, 10 seconds for pattern C, and the open time for normal power is 5.8 seconds for pattern A, 4 seconds for pattern B, and 2 seconds for pattern C. Seconds. In the pattern D that is in the normal state, the normal figure probability is low (1/250), the normal figure change time is 10 seconds, and the normal power release time is 5 and 7 seconds. That is, the pattern A is most advantageous for the player, and is disadvantageous for the player in the order of the pattern B, the pattern C, and the pattern D. Thus, even if it is a 1st normal special result, the interest of a game can be improved more by making an advantageous thing and a disadvantageous thing exist for a player.

  Further, in the special figure variation display game in which the limiter is activated to derive the normal special result, the special variation mode is selected, and a predetermined effect relating to the type of the normal special result can be executed in the variation time. FIG. 46 shows the effects when the limiter is activated in the special figure fluctuation display game in which the result is a big hit. This effect is an effect of notifying the type of special result by a change in the momentum of the flame in the background display imitating the flame.

  As shown in FIG. 46 (a), a display prompting the player to repeatedly strike the effect button 25 is made at the start of the special figure variation display game, and as shown in FIG. 46 (b), the momentum of the flame is repeatedly increased or decreased. . Then, if the result is 2R normal C, D, E in which the time is shortened, as shown in FIG. 46 (c), “○ Heat mode confirmed! ! "Is displayed. On the other hand, if the result is 2R normal F, G that does not result in a time-short state, the state of FIG. 46 (b) is maintained, and at the end of the special figure variation display game, the momentum of flame as shown in FIG. 46 (h). After the display of “end of thermal mode…”, which is a notification that the state where the special results are continuously generated (time-short state) is ended, the background becomes normal as shown in FIG. .

  When it is notified that the time is short as shown in FIG. 46 (c) and the result is 2R normal C, the momentum of the flame increases as the effect button 25 is repeatedly hit as shown in FIG. 46 (d). At the end of the special figure change display game, as shown in FIG. 46 (e), a display for notifying that the flame momentum is maximized and the most advantageous pattern A is obtained. Further, when the result is 2R normal D, E, as shown in FIG. 46E, the momentum of the fire does not increase even if the effect button 25 is repeatedly hit. As shown to (f), the display which alert | reports that it is the pattern B or C is made | formed.

  In this way, in the special figure variation display game that becomes the special variation mode, a specific effect relating to the execution time of the normal figure variation display game after the end of the special game state based on the normal special result and the opening time of the normal variation prize winning device 37 is provided. By doing so, it will be informed and suggested whether the game state after the end of the special game state is advantageous for the player, whether the special special result is likely to continue, etc. The person interested in the production can improve the interest more.

[Big hits end processing]
In order to perform the control as described above, the big hit end process shown in FIG. 47 is performed instead of the big hit end process shown in FIG. In this jackpot end process, the branch process by the probability variation determination flag is different. When the probability variation determination flag is 4, the jackpot end setting process 1 (step A353) is performed. In this case, the special result is a 2R probability change, and a high probability state is entered after the end of the special gaming state, and the time is reduced until the next special result mode is derived, and the processing shown in FIG. Do.

  On the other hand, when the probability variation determination flag is 5, jackpot end setting processing 4 (step A551) is performed. In this case, the special result is 2R normal C, the normal probability state is set after the special game state is ended, and the time of the pattern A is shortened until one special figure variation display game is executed after the special game state is ended. This is a state. On the other hand, when the probability variation determination flag is 6, the jackpot end setting process 5 (step A552) is performed. In this case, when the special result is 2R normal D, the normal probability state is obtained after the special gaming state is finished, and the time of pattern B is shortened until one special figure variation display game is executed after the special gaming state is finished. This is a state.

  On the other hand, when the probability variation determination flag is 7, a big hit end setting process 6 (step A553) is performed. In this case, the special result is 2R normal E, the normal probability state is set after the special game state is ended, and the time of pattern C is shortened until one special figure variation display game is executed after the special game state is ended. This is a state. On the other hand, when the probability variation determination flag is 8, the jackpot end setting process 3 (step A355) is performed. In this case, the special result is 2R normal F, G, the normal probability state is entered after the special gaming state is ended, and the time-short state is not obtained (pattern D), and the processing shown in FIG. 25 is performed. .

[Big hit end setting processing 4 to 6]
48 to 50 show the jackpot end setting processes 4 to 6 in the jackpot end process described above. The jackpot end setting processes 4 to 6 are basically the same as the jackpot end setting process 2 shown in FIG. 24, except that the high figure probability and the general power support flag are saved in the general game mode flag area. In this process (steps B561, B571, B581), the flags corresponding to the respective operation patterns are saved. Further, in the process (steps B562, B572, B582) of saving the probability information command in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery, the probability information command corresponding to each operation pattern is saved. Thereby, the game after the special game state is performed with the operation pattern corresponding to each special result.

  From the above, the first normal special result includes a plurality of types of special results, and the normal variation display game execution control means (game control device 100) extends the opening time based on the type of the first normal special result. The execution time of the normal variation display game in the state is set to one execution time from a plurality of types of execution time, and the normal variation winning device control means (game control device 100) is released based on the type of the first normal special result. One opening time is set from a plurality of types of opening times as the opening time for opening the normally variable prize-winning device in the time extension state.

  In addition, the effect control means (the effect control device 300) is a normal variation display game after the special game state based on the first normal special result derived in the special variation display game is ended in the special variation display game in the special variation mode. The execution time of the normal variation display game set by the execution control means (game control device 100), or the normal variation winning device 37 set by the normal variation winning device control means (game control device 100) changes to the open state. It is possible to execute a specific effect related to the opening time.

  In the special figure variation display game of 2R normal E and F, the special result advantageous to the player is obtained by not performing the effect of notifying the type of the special result and making the effect after the end of the special game state the same. Even if it is 2R normal F in which the state of continuously occurring ends, the expectation may be continued. In addition, the same effect can be obtained by performing the effects as shown in FIGS. 46 (h) and 46 (i) in the special figure change display game of 2R normal E as in the case of 2R normal F and G.

[Second Modification of First Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine according to a second modification of the first embodiment will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification differs in the operation pattern of the normal variation winning device 37 in the short time state after the end of the special gaming state based on the special special result.

  In FIG. 51, the kind of special result in the game machine of this modification was shown. The types of special results include 2R probability variation A to C (symbols) that make special special results, 2R normal A (symbol) that makes the first normal special result, and 2R normal B (symbol) that makes the second normal special result. Are set. Regardless of which special result is derived, the number of rounds in the special gaming state is two rounds. Further, the probability state after the end of the special gaming state becomes a high probability state from 2R probability variation A to C (symbol) until the next big hit, and becomes a normal probability state in 2R normal A and B (symbol). In the time reduction state, the 2R probability variation A to C (symbol) is set to the time reduction state until the next big hit, and the 2R normal A (symbol) is set to the time reduction state until one special figure variation display game is executed. In 2R normal B (symbol), the time is not reduced.

  The selection ratio of the special result is made different depending on whether or not the limiter is operated, that is, the number of continuations that is the number of occurrences of the special special result calculated from the occurrence of the special result when the high probability state is not established. When this limiter does not operate, any one of 2R probability variation A to C that makes a special special result can be selected. When the limiter works, either one of 2R normal A or B that usually makes a special result can be selected. It is selectable.

  In addition, regarding the operation pattern of the normal variation winning device 37 after the end of the special gaming state, the pattern 2A is 2A probability variation A, 2R normal variation A is pattern B, 2R probability variation B is pattern B, 2R probability variation C is pattern C, 2R normal variation B is pattern D It becomes. In addition, the normal figure probability, the normal figure change time, the normal figure stop time, and the general power release time in each operation pattern are as shown in FIG. 45 (b). Thus, even if it is a special special result, the interest of a game can be improved more by making an advantageous thing and a disadvantageous thing exist for a player. That is, even if it is certain that the special result will continue, the next special result is generated depending on whether or not the game state in the period until the next special result is generated is advantageous for the player. Since the time until and the number of game balls to be consumed are different, it is possible to have interest in the occurrence of special results every time, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, when the special special result occurs, the type is not notified, and an effect is provided in which the type is notified in the special gaming state based on the special special result. FIG. 52 shows an example of the effect. When the special result is 2R probability variation C and the pattern C is obtained after the special game state is finished, as shown in FIGS. 52 (a) to 52 (c), an effect that the character applies water to the flame is performed. As shown in FIG. 52 (d), “Slight heat mode demote ...” is displayed to indicate that pattern C is obtained.

  After the special game state ends, as shown in FIG. 52 (e), when the game progresses with a background image indicating that the pattern is C and a special result of 2R probability variation A occurs, the special game state based on the special result Thus, effects as shown in FIGS. 52 (f) to (h) are performed. In this effect, the effect of informing that 2R normal A or 2R normal B or C if the momentum of the flame in the background display imitating the flame is strengthened by repeatedly striking the effect button 25, otherwise 2R normal B or C. As shown in FIG. 52 (h), in this case, the momentum of the flame is finally strengthened, and the display of “Restoring the heat mode!” Indicating that the pattern A is obtained is displayed.

  In this way, in the special game state based on the special result mode, the special game is performed by performing a specific effect related to the execution time of the normal variation display game after the end of the special game state and the opening time of the normal variation winning device 37. Whether or not the game state after the end of the state is advantageous to the player will be notified and suggested, so that the player is interested in the production and can be more interesting.

  Note that it is normal if the number of continuations, which is the number of occurrences of special special results calculated from the occurrence of special results when the result is not a high probability state, is a special number variation display game in which the result is a special result is not the predetermined number of times The variation mode (1 second) is selected, but in this case, the special variation mode (50 seconds) may be selected so that the effect of informing and suggesting the type of the special special result generated may be performed.

  In order to perform the control as described above, in the jackpot end setting process 1 shown in FIG. 23, each process is performed in the process (step B364) of saving the common figure high probability and the common figure support flag in the common figure game mode flag area. Save the flags corresponding to the pattern. Further, in the process of saving the probability information command in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step B366), the probability information command corresponding to each operation pattern is saved. Thereby, the game after the special game state is performed with the operation pattern corresponding to each special result.

  From the above, the normal variation winning device control means (game control device 100) allows the special variation display game execution control means (game control device 100) to execute the special variation display game after the special game state based on the special special result ends. The open time extension state occurs for a period until it is executed a predetermined number of times, the special special results include a plurality of types of special results, and the normal variation display game execution control means (game control device 100) Based on the type of result, one execution time is set from a plurality of types of execution time as the execution time of the normal variation display game in the extended open time state, and the normal variation winning device control means is based on the type of special special result. In the extended open time state, one open time is set from a plurality of types of open times as the open time for opening the normally variable winning device 37. And thus. The configuration of this modification can be applied in combination with the configuration of the first modification of the first embodiment described above.

[Third Modification of First Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine according to a third modification of the first embodiment will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of the present modification is different in the end condition of the short time state after the end of the special game state based on the normal special result.

  FIG. 53 shows the types of special results in the gaming machine of this modification. The types of special results include 2R probability variation (symbol) that makes a special special result, 2R normal H, I, J, K (symbol) that makes a first normal special result, and 2R normal L that makes a second normal special result Six types of (design) are set. Regardless of which special result is derived, the number of rounds in the special gaming state is two rounds. Further, regarding the probability state after the end of the special gaming state, the 2R probability change (symbol) changes to a high probability state until the next big hit, and the normal probability state changes from 2R normal H to L (symbol). In the short-time state, the 2R probability change (symbol) is set to the time-short state until the next big hit, and the 2R normal H (symbol) is set to the short-time state until one special-figure display game is executed. In J and K (symbols), the time is shortened until 30, 20, and 1 each of the normal variation display games are executed. Also, the 2R normal L (design) is not set to the time-saving state.

  The selection ratio of the special result is made different depending on whether or not the limiter is operated, that is, the number of continuations that is the number of occurrences of the special special result calculated from the occurrence of the special result when the high probability state is not established. When this limiter does not operate, only 2R probability variation that makes a special special result can be selected. When the limiter operates, only 2R normal H to L that usually make a special result can be selected.

  The operation pattern of the normal variation winning device 37 after the end of the special gaming state is the pattern A for 2R probability change, 2R normal H to K, and the pattern D for 2R normal L. In addition, the normal figure probability, the normal figure change time, the normal figure stop time, and the general power release time in each operation pattern are as shown in FIG. 45 (b).

[Processing during normal map display]
In order to perform such control, in the gaming machine of this modification, the process shown in FIG. 54 is performed as the general chart display process shown in FIG. In this normal chart display process, first, the hit flag of the hit flag area set in the normal hit determination process in the normal figure change start process is loaded (step A591), and the hit flag area is cleared (step A592). ). Then, it is checked whether or not the loaded hit flag is a win (step A593). If it is not a win (step A594; No), a short time count management process (step A604) is performed to manage a period of time reduction. Then, the processing for displaying the normal map is terminated.

  If it is a win (step A594; Yes), it is determined whether or not the power transmission support is in progress (step A595). If the power transmission support is in progress (step A595; Yes), a general fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information at the time of power transmission support is prepared (step A596), command setting processing is performed (step A597), The fanfare time per universal map corresponding to the public power release information at the time of general power support is set (step A598). On the other hand, when the power transmission support is not being performed (step A595; No), a general fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information when there is no power transmission support is prepared (step A599), and command setting processing is performed (step A600). A fanfare time per universal map corresponding to the public power release information when there is no general power support is set (step A601).

  After that, the fanfare time per ordinary figure is saved in the ordinary figure game processing timer (step A602). The general-purpose fanfare process transition setting process (step A603) is performed, and the general-purpose display process is terminated.

[Time reduction management process]
FIG. 55 shows the time reduction management process in the normal map display process shown in FIG. In this short-time count management process, first, the number of changes in the normal map is updated by -1 (step A611), and it is determined whether the number of changes in the normal map is 0 (step A612). The number of times of normal map change is for managing the number of times of execution of the game for displaying the normal map variable in the short-time state. The number of games is set as an initial value.

  When the number of times of the usual figure change is 0 (step A612; Yes), that is, when the number of times of execution of the usual figure change display game from the end of the special game state reaches a predetermined number, The variation frequency area is reset (step A613). Then, the usual process transition setting process (at the time reduction end) is performed (step A614), and the time reduction number management process is ended. On the other hand, if the number of times of normal map change is not 0 (step A612; No), that is, if the time reduction state is not ended, the case where the number of times of execution of the normal time variable display game is not the end condition of the time reduction state and not the time reduction state The normal process transition setting process (step A615) is performed, and the time reduction count management process is terminated. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a normal variation display game counting means for counting the number of executions of a normal variation display game (ordinary variation display game) executed in the extended open time state (short time state).

[Usual map transition setting process (at the end of short time)]
FIG. 56 shows a normal process transition setting process (at the end of the time reduction) in the time reduction count management process shown in FIG. In this usual-day normal process transition setting process (at the end of a short time), first, “0” is set as the game process number (step A621), and the process number is saved in the usual-game process number area (step A622). Next, a signal relating to the end of time reduction is saved in the external information output data area (step A623), and a signal relating to the end of time reduction is saved in the test signal output data area (step A624). Then, a process of saving a low-normal-probability flag and a no-electric-power-support flag in the normal game mode flag area (step B625) is performed, and the normal map normal process transition setting process (at the end of time reduction) is terminated. With this process, the time saving state is terminated.

[General-purpose fanfare process transition setting process]
FIG. 57 shows a general fanfare process transition setting process in the normal map display process shown in FIG. In this general-purpose fanfare process transition setting process, first, “3” is set as the game process number (step A631), and the process number is saved in the general-purpose game process number area (step A632). Next, a process for saving the ordinary low probability and no ordinary power support flag (step A633) is performed in the ordinary game mode flag area, and the ordinary fanfare process transition setting process is terminated.

[General-purpose fanfare processing]
FIG. 58 shows a general fanfare process in the general game process shown in FIG. In this general-purpose fanfare process, first, it is determined whether or not the power transmission support is in progress (step A641). If the power transmission support is in progress (step A641; Yes), the power transmission opening time during the corresponding power transmission support is determined. Is set (step A642). Next, a hit start pointer for the corresponding ordinary electric power support is set (step A643), and the electric power open time is saved in the normal game processing timer (step A646). On the other hand, when the power transmission support is not being performed (step A641; No), the power transmission open time without the power transmission support is set (step A644), and the hit start pointer without the power transmission support is set (step A645). ), And saves the time for opening the electric power in the normal game processing timer (step A646). After that, a normal process transition setting process (step A647) is performed, and the general chart fanfare process is terminated.

  As described above, after the special game state based on the first normal special result is over, the game is displayed for a limited time period by setting the time-short state until the number of times of execution of the normal variable display game reaches a predetermined number of times. The player can be in an advantageous state, the player's expectation on whether or not the special special result will continue can be increased, and the interest can be improved. Further, since the number of times of opening of the normally variable winning device 37 in the state where the opening time is extended becomes clear, the player pays attention to the opening of each time, and is started based on the winning to the normally variable winning device 37. It is possible to enhance the fun of a series of games from the execution of the special figure variation display game to the derivation of the special result.

  In particular, the winning probability of the special figure fluctuation display game is extremely high, and if the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37 is won, it will be a big jackpot. Therefore, after the first normal special result, the special figure fluctuation display game is executed once. In this case, it is almost certain that the state in which the special results are continuously generated continues. However, if the period of time reduction is set to a period until the normal-variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times, a special result is continuously generated unless the normal variation winning device 37 is won by this limited number of times. However, since it does not continue, it is possible to enhance the interest of games in a short time state.

  As described above, the normal variation display game counting means (game control device 100) for counting the number of times of execution of the normal variation display game executed in the extended open time state is provided, and the normal variation winning device control means (game control device 100) is provided. After the special game state based on the first normal special result ends, the open time extension state is generated over the normal variable display game until the count result by the normal variable display game counting means reaches a predetermined specific number of times. It will be to do.

  Even in the case of 2R normal H, the state in which special results are easily generated continuously as the pattern B or pattern C shown in FIG. In addition, 2R normal D and 2R normal C shown in FIG. 45A may be selectable, so that the game in a shorter time state may be complicated and the interest may be enhanced. Further, only the generation of a special result (here, the generation of the 16th special result) for which the limiter is activated for the first time after the special result generated when the state is not the high probability state and not the short-time state is the distribution shown in FIG. Only the 2R probability variation H may be selected when the limiter is operated thereafter. Further, after the first limiter operation, it is possible to select K from 2R normal H even in the generation of a special result when the number of continuations is not a predetermined number during the period until the time reduction state ends. Further, the configuration of this modification can be applied in combination with the configuration of the first modification or the second modification of the first embodiment described above.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of the present embodiment provides the first normal special result even when the number of continuations, which is the number of occurrences of the special special result calculated from the occurrence of the special result when not in the high probability state, is not a predetermined number (when the limiter does not operate). Selectable.

  FIG. 59 shows the types of special results in the gaming machine of this modification. The types of special results include 2R probability variations D and E (design) that make special special results, 2R normal M and N (design) that make first normal special results, and 2R normal O that make second normal special results, Six types of P (design) are set. Regardless of which special result is derived, the number of rounds in the special gaming state is two rounds. Further, regarding the probability state after the end of the special gaming state, the 2R probability variation D, E (symbol) becomes a high probability state until the next big hit, and the 2R normal M to P (symbol) becomes a normal probability state. With respect to the time reduction state, the 2R probability variation D, E (design) is set to the time reduction status until the next big hit, and the 2R normal M, N (design) is set to the time reduction status until one special figure variation display game is executed. The Also, the 2R normal O, P (design) is not set to the time-short state. In addition, regarding the notification of the probability state of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special game state, the 2R probability variation D, 2R normal N to P is notified, and the 2R probability variation E, 2R normal M is not notified.

  The selection ratio of the special result is made different depending on whether or not the limiter is operated, that is, the number of continuations that is the number of occurrences of the special special result calculated from the occurrence of the special result when the high probability state is not established. When this limiter does not operate, 2R probability variation D, E that makes a special special result and 2R normal M that makes a first normal special result can be selected, and when the limiter works, 2R that usually makes a special result Usually, M to P can be selected.

  FIG. 60 shows an example of a state in which special results occur continuously. If a special special result (2R probability variation D or E) occurs when it is not in a high probability state and not in a short-time state (t1), the special special result and the first result are obtained until the derivation of 15 special results including the special result. One of the normal special results can be selected. In this example, the special special result is selected until the seventh time, and the first normal special result (2R normal M or N) is selected as the eighth special result (t2).

  The occurrence of the first normal special result results in the normal probability state, but since the time is short, the next special result immediately occurs (t3). Since this special result is a special result generated in the normal probability state, either the special special result or the first normal special result can be selected. Here, the special special result is selected, and the special result is included again. Until the derivation of the special result 15 times, either the special special result or the first normal special result can be selected.

  In this example, the special special result is selected up to the 15th time, and the limiter is activated and the first normal special result is selected at the 16th time (t5). Then, a special special result is generated in the time reduction state (t6), and the special special result including the special result continues 15 times, but the second normal special result is selected as the 16th special result, and the time reduction state ends. (T7).

  In this way, when the limiter does not operate, either the special special result or the first normal special result can be selected, so that the number of consecutive special special results that become a high probability state does not reach the maximum number of times. It is usually a special result, giving the player a sense of losing, but after this first normal special result it is likely that it will be in a short time state (open time extended state) and a special special result again. At the same time, a sense of expectation that a predetermined number of jackpots can be obtained also occurs, and the interest of the game is further improved.

  Further, in such a state where the special result is continuously generated, the probability state is not notified in the case of 2R probability variation E and 2R normal M. For example, the eighth special result in FIG. If so, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing that a new predetermined number of jackpots has been won. When the first special special result is selected in a state where the special special result can be selected, the period during which the special special result can be selected is extended, and the final number of consecutive special results is the first normal special result. It depends on the timing of the result. Therefore, by not knowing the generation timing of the first normal special result, it is not possible to know how long the special result continues, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. In addition, in the special figure variation display game in which a special result is generated a predetermined number of times (for example, a multiple of 5), an effect is given regarding the number of times the special result has been continuously generated. It is possible to grasp whether it is continuous and to enhance the interest of the game.

  From the above, the special result selection means (game control device 100), when selecting the type of special result, if the number of continuations is not a predetermined number of times, the special special result or the first normal special result is displayed. Either one can be selected.

[Big hits end processing]
In order to perform the control as described above, the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 61 is performed instead of the jackpot end process shown in FIG. In this jackpot end process, the branch process by the probability variation determination flag is different. When the probability variation determination flag is 11, the jackpot end setting process 11 (step A651) is performed. In this case, the special result is 2R probability variation D or E, and the high probability state is entered after the special gaming state is ended, and the time is reduced until the next special result mode is derived.

  On the other hand, when the probability variation determination flag is 12, the big hit end setting process 12 (step A652) is performed. In this case, when the special result is 2R normal M or N, it becomes a normal probability state after the special game state is ended, and it is in a time-saving state until one special figure variation display game is executed after the special game state is ended. This is the case. On the other hand, when the probability variation determination flag is 13, the big hit end setting process 13 (step A653) is performed. In this case, the special result is 2R normal O or P, and the normal probability state is entered after the special gaming state ends, and the time-short state is not reached.

[Big jackpot end setting processing 11]
FIG. 62 shows the jackpot end setting process 11 in the above jackpot end process. The jackpot end setting process 11 is basically the same process as the jackpot end setting process 1 shown in FIG. 23, but is calculated from a special result generated when the state is not a high probability state and is not a short-time state. In order to count the number of consecutive occurrences that is the number of special results, a process of updating the number of consecutive occurrences by +1 (step A661) is performed.

[Big jackpot end setting process 12]
FIG. 63 shows the jackpot end setting process 12 in the above jackpot end process. The jackpot end setting process 12 is basically the same process as the jackpot end setting process 2 shown in FIG. 24, but is calculated from a special result generated when the state is not a high probability state and is not a short-time state. In order to count the number of consecutive occurrences, which is the number of special results, a process of updating the number of consecutive occurrences by +1 (step A662) is performed.

[Big hit end setting process 13]
FIG. 64 shows the jackpot end setting process 13 in the above jackpot end process. The jackpot end setting process 13 is basically the same process as the jackpot end setting process 3 shown in FIG. 25, but is calculated from a special result generated when the state is not a high probability state and is not a short-time state. In order to count the number of consecutive occurrences, which is the number of special results, a process (step A663) for saving the initial value (0) of the consecutive occurrence number in the continuous occurrence number area is performed. That is, the number of consecutive occurrences in which the game control device 100 counts the number of consecutive occurrences, which is the number of occurrences of special results calculated from the occurrence of special results when the game control device 100 is not in a high probability state and is not in an open time extended state (short time state) Provides a counting means.

[Variation time extension setting process]
In addition, the variable time extension setting process shown in FIG. 65 is performed instead of the variable time extension setting process shown in FIG. In this variable time extension setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the result is a big hit (step A291). If it is not a big hit (step A291; No), the variable time extension setting process is terminated. If it is a big hit (step A291; Yes), it is checked whether the probability variation continuation count is 1 (step A292).

  When the probability variation continuation count is 1 (step A292; Yes), a value “1” with variable time extension is set as the information generation parameter 3 (step A294), and the variable time extension setting process ends. When the probability variation continuation number is not 1 (step A292; No), it is checked whether the continuous occurrence number is the predetermined number -1 (step A671). When the continuous occurrence number is not the predetermined number -1 (step A672; No) Ends the variable time extension setting process. If the number of continuous occurrences is the predetermined number −1 (step A672; Yes), the value “1” with variable time extension is set as the information generation parameter 3 (step A294), and the variable time extension setting process is terminated. To do.

  As a result, when a special result is generated in the special figure fluctuation display game this time and the number of occurrences of the special special result calculated from the generation of the special result when the probability is not high is the predetermined number of times (limiter) Or when the number of occurrences of special results calculated from the occurrence of special results when not in a high-probability state and not in a short-time state is a predetermined number of times (a multiple of 5 in this case) The special figure variation display game is in a special variation mode (50 seconds). When the limiter is activated, an effect is usually given for the type of special result during the fluctuation time. In addition, when the number of consecutive occurrences is a predetermined number, the production is performed for the number of times that the special result is continuously generated during the variation time.

[Special drawing ending process]
Also, a special figure ending process shown in FIG. 66 is performed instead of the special figure ending process shown in FIG. In this special figure ending process, it is first determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B141). If there is an effect request flag (step B141; Yes), it is checked whether or not there is a continuation flag (step B142). ). The continuation flag here is set until the number of occurrences of the special result calculated from the special result generated when not in the high probability state reaches a predetermined number of times. That is, the flag is set in a high probability state.

  If there is no continuation flag (step B143; No), the continuation flag is set (step B153), and the continuation count initial value (15) is set (step B154). Thereafter, the corresponding effect mode is set (step B148), the effect request flag is cleared (step B149), and the special figure ending process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if there is a continuation flag (step B143; Yes), it is determined whether the special result is 2R normal O or P, that is, the second normal special result (step B171). If the special result is 2R normal O or P (step B171; Yes), the number of executed times that is the number of special results calculated from the special result that is not in the high-probability state and not in the short-time state. Is executed (step B172), and the continuous number management process (step B173) is performed. Further, when the special result is not 2R normal O or P (step B171; No), the continuous number management process (step B173) is performed. Thereafter, the corresponding effect mode is set (step B148), the effect request flag is cleared (step B149), and the special figure ending process is terminated.

  Moreover, when there is no production request flag (step B141; No), it is determined whether the update timer is 0 (step B155). In this case, the update timer measures the ending time at the end of the special gaming state, and a value of 0 for this update timer indicates that the ending time has elapsed. If the value of this update timer is not 0 (step B155; No), the ending process is terminated. If the value of the update timer is 0 (step B155; Yes), the ending end is set (step B156), and the special figure ending process is ended.

[Continuation count management processing]
FIG. 67 shows the continuation count management process in the special figure ending process shown in FIG. In this continuous count management process, first, the executed count is updated by +1 (step B181), and it is checked whether the executed count is a predetermined count-1 (step B182). If the predetermined number is -1 (step B183; Yes), an effect execution flag is set (step B184), and the continuation number is updated by -1 (step B185). If the predetermined number is not -1 (step B183; No), the continuation number is updated by -1 (step B185).

  Next, it is checked whether the number of continuations is 1 (step B186). If the number of continuations is 1 (step B187; Yes), an effect execution flag is set (step B188), and the number of continuations is 0. Is checked (step B189). If the number of continuations is not 1 (step B187; No), it is checked whether the number of continuations is 0 (step B189). If the continuation count is 0 (step B190; Yes), the continuation count flag is cleared (step B191), and the continuation count management process ends. If the number of continuations is not 0 (step B190; No), the continuation number management process ends.

[Special figure changing process]
Also, instead of the special figure changing process shown in FIG. 39, the special figure changing process shown in FIG. 68 is performed. In the special figure changing process, the determination process (steps B201 and B202) for the effect execution flag is performed instead of the determination process (steps B93 and B94) for the continuation final round flag. If there is (step B202; Yes), the processing from step B94 is performed.

[Variation pattern information setting process]
Also, instead of the variation pattern information setting process shown in FIG. 40, the variation pattern information setting process shown in FIG. 69 is performed. In this variation pattern information setting process, a process (step B211) for setting a corresponding special effect is performed. In the process of setting the corresponding special effect (step B211), when the number of occurrences of the special special result calculated from the occurrence of the special result when not in the high probability state is a predetermined number of times (when the limiter is activated) Then, an effect as shown in FIG. 6 is set. In addition, if the number of occurrences of the special result calculated from the occurrence of the special result in the case of not being in the high probability state and not in the short-time state is a predetermined number of times (in this case, a multiple of 5), the special result is continued. The production about the number of occurrences is set.

[First Modification of Second Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine according to a first modification of the second embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described second embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. When the gaming machine of this modification is not in a high probability state and is not in a short-time state, the number of occurrences of the special result calculated from the occurrence of the special result is a predetermined number of times (in this case, a multiple of 5). In addition, after this, an effect is given to notify or suggest the number of times that the special result can be continuously generated.

[Variation pattern information setting process]
In the gaming machine of this modification, the variation pattern information setting process shown in FIG. 70 is performed instead of the variation pattern information setting process shown in FIG. In this variation pattern information setting process, the number of continuations is acquired (step B221), and a process for setting a corresponding special effect (step B211) is performed.

  In the process of setting the corresponding special effect (step B211), when the number of occurrences of the special special result calculated from the occurrence of the special result when not in the high probability state is a predetermined number of times (when the limiter is activated) Then, an effect as shown in FIG. 6 is set. In addition, when the number of occurrences of the special result calculated from the occurrence of the special result when not in the high probability state and not in the short-time state is a predetermined number of times (in this case, a multiple of 5), the acquired continuation number Based on, a special notification effect is set, which is an effect that notifies or suggests the number of times that the special result can be continuously generated.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 60, in the special figure variation display game that generates the fifth special result from the special special result that occurs when the state is not in the high probability state and not in the short-time state, there are 11 additional special results. Is performed to notify that it can be continuously generated. In addition, in the special figure variation display game that generates the 10th special result from the special special result that is not in the high-probability state and not in the short-time state, another 15 special results can be generated continuously. An effect to notify that there is. Thereby, while continuing a player's expectation, the further expectation with respect to how many special results generate | occur | produce in the future can be given, and the interest of a game improves more.

  From the above, the continuous occurrence number counting means (game control device 100) that counts the number of consecutive occurrences, which is the number of occurrences of special results calculated from the occurrence of special results when not in the high probability state and not in the extended open time state. The production control means (production control device 300) can execute a special notification production regarding the number of times of continuation each time the number of consecutive occurrences reaches a predetermined number of times.

  In addition, as a special notification effect that is an effect that notifies or suggests the number of times that a special result can be continuously generated, if the number of times that a special result can be continuously generated is less than the predetermined number of times, it is a lonely effect, and more than the predetermined number of times If there are many, it is good also as an effect which suggests the frequency | count that a special result can generate | occur | produce continuously as a showy production. In addition, when the limiter is activated and the case where the special notification effect is performed, either one of the effects may be given priority, or the effect when the limiter is activated or the special notification effect. May produce different performances.

  In addition, a predetermined number of special figure starting memories that are the right to start the special figure variation display game can be stored, and a pre-reading process for the special figure starting memories is also performed, and when the limiter is activated and a special notification effect is performed. When it is clear that the case overlaps, during the period until the overlapped special result, the special notification effect may be performed in the first half and the effect on the type of the normal special result may be performed in the second half. However, in this case, the special variation mode is set even in the special figure variation display game that is out of place, and the effect can be executed in the variation time. Further, in this case, if the operation pattern in the time-saving state in the latter half of the period is the pattern B or pattern C shown in FIG. 45B, an effect based on the result of the prefetching process can be performed and the special result is short. It can be prevented from continuing in time.

  In addition, when a special result is obtained when the state is not a high probability state and is not in a short-time state, at least 16 special results including this special result are generated. Therefore, a special result for the 16th time is generated. In the figure variation display game, an effect may be always performed. In this case, in the variable time extension setting process shown in FIG. 65, when the number of continuous occurrences is 15, the value “1” with variable time extension is set as the information generation parameter 3. In addition, when the number of executed times is 15 in the continuous number management process shown in FIG. 67, the effect execution flag is set.

  The effect of the 16th special map change display game is an effect that informs or suggests the type of the normal special result when the first normal special result has not occurred from the 1st to the 15th time. When the first normal special result has been generated up to the first time, an effect of notifying or suggesting the type of the special result is performed. In addition, since the game becomes redundant after the 16th game, the effect may be performed only in the special figure variation display game in which a special result is generated a predetermined number of times (multiple of 5).

  In addition, the configuration of the second embodiment and the configuration of the present modification can be applied in combination with the configuration of the first embodiment and the modification described above.

  The gaming machine 10 as described above is a special variation display device (special variation display game) that displays a special variation display game (special map variation display game) that displays a plurality of special identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. The game machine has a figure display 51), and generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the special variation display game becomes a special result. When a special variable winning device 37 that can change the state between a possible closed state and an open state where a game ball can be won is provided, and the result of the special variable display game is a special result, a special result is selected from a plurality of types of special results. Special result selection means (game control device 100) for selecting a result, and a special variation display game execution control for determining a variation mode of the special variation display game and performing execution control of the special variation display game based on the determined variation mode Stage (game control device 100) and production control means (production control device 300) for performing production control related to the special variation display game, and the special result is after the special game state based on the special result. , Including special special results that generate a high probability state in which the probability that a special result will occur again is higher than normal, and normal special results that do not generate a high probability state after completion of the special gaming state based on the special result In the normal special result, after the special game state based on the normal special result ends, the first normal state that generates an extended open time state in which the time for changing the state of the normally variable winning device 37 to the open state is extended more than usual. A special result and a second normal special result that does not generate an extended open time state after the end of the special gaming state based on the normal special result, and the special result selection means is not in a high probability state. Special result counting means (game control device 100) for counting the number of continuations, which is the number of occurrences of special special results calculated from the occurrence of special results, and the number of continuations is predetermined when selecting the type of special results. The special special result can be selected if it is not a predetermined number of times, and only the special special result is selected if the number of continuations is a predetermined number of times. When a special variation display game in which a normal special result is selected is executed in a state where the number of times is a predetermined number of times, the variation mode of the special variation display game is different from the normal variation mode. The aspect control means is selected by the special result selection means in the special fluctuation display game that is set as the special fluctuation aspect by the special fluctuation display game execution control means. It is possible to execute a predetermined effect related to the type of the normal special result.

  Therefore, when the special variation display game execution control means executes the special variation display game in which the normal special result is selected in a state where the number of continuations is a predetermined number of times, the special variation display game is not displayed. The variation mode is determined to be a special variation mode different from the normal variation mode, and the effect control unit is selected by the special result selection unit in the special variation display game in which the special variation display game execution control unit sets the special variation mode. Usually, a predetermined effect relating to the type of special result can be executed, so that the player's expectation that the special result is continuously generated can be continued. That is, even if the number of consecutive special special results that are in a high probability state is the maximum number of times and becomes a normal special result, there is a possibility that a new special special result may be obtained if it is the first normal special result. high. Therefore, by performing a predetermined effect relating to the type of the special special result, the player's expectation can be continued, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  The special result selection means (game control device 100) is configured to select only a special special result when the number of continuations is not a predetermined number when selecting the type of special result. The variation mode determined by the variation display game execution control means (game control device 100) includes at least the execution time of the special variation display game, and the special variation mode is the execution time of the special variation display game than the normal variation mode. To be long.

  Therefore, the special variation mode has a longer execution time of the special variation display game than the normal variation mode, so it is possible to sufficiently secure the time for executing the predetermined effect related to the type of the normal special result that the player is most interested in, It is possible to increase the interest of the game by effectively raising the player's expectation. In addition, when selecting the type of special result, if the number of continuations is not a predetermined number of times, only the special special result is selected, so the number of consecutive special special results that are in a high probability state is the maximum number. That is certain. In the special variation display game in which the special special result is known to continue, the normal variation mode in which the execution time is short is used, so that the game until the number of consecutive special special results reaches the maximum number can be quickly digested.

  The special result selection means (game control device 100) selects either the special special result or the first normal special result when the number of continuations is not a predetermined number when selecting the type of special result. Selectable.

  Therefore, when selecting the type of special result, if the number of continuations is not a predetermined number, a special special result or a first normal special result can be selected. Although the number of consecutive special results does not reach the maximum number, the first normal special result is given, giving the player a sense of losing, but after this first normal special result, the opening time is extended and the special special result again. Therefore, a sense of expectation that a new predetermined number of jackpots can be obtained is also generated, and the entertainment of the game is further improved.

  Further, based on the establishment of the starting condition, execution control of a normal variation display game (normal diagram variation display game) in which a plurality of pieces of ordinary identification information are variably displayed on an ordinary variation display device (general map display 52, display device 41) is performed. When the result of the normal variation display game execution control means (game control device 100) and the normal variation display game is a specific result, the normal variation winning device control means (game control) that changes the state of the normal variation winning device 37 to the open state. Device 100), and the normal variation winning device control means determines that the special variation display game is predetermined by the special variation display game execution control means (game control device 100) after completion of the special game state based on the first normal special result. The open time extension state is generated over the period until it is executed a number of times, and the normal variation display game execution control means is configured so that the normal variation winning device 37 is in the open time extension state. The, the execution time of the normal variation display game by shortening than usual are to be executed.

  Therefore, since the open time extension state is generated for a period until the special variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times, it can be in an advantageous state for the player only for a limited period, and the special special result continues. The player's expectation on whether or not can be raised and the interest can be improved. Further, when the open time is extended, the execution time of the normal variation display game is executed shorter than usual, so that the chances of releasing the normal variation winning device can be increased.

  In addition, the first normal special result includes a plurality of types of special results, and the normal variation display game execution control means (game control device 100) performs normal operation in the extended open time state based on the type of the first normal special result. The execution time of the variable display game is set to one execution time from a plurality of types of execution time, and the normal variable winning device control means (game control device 100) is in the extended open time state based on the type of the first normal special result In FIG. 1, one opening time is set from a plurality of types of opening times as the opening time for opening the normally variable winning device.

  Accordingly, the execution time of the normal variation display game and the opening time of the normal variation winning device are set based on the type of the first normal special result, so that even the first normal special result is advantageous to the player. There are disadvantageous things, and it can be more interesting.

  In addition, the effect control means (the effect control device 300) is a normal variation display game after the special game state based on the first normal special result derived in the special variation display game is ended in the special variation display game in the special variation mode. The execution time of the normal variation display game set by the execution control means (game control device 100), or the normal variation winning device 37 set by the normal variation winning device control means (game control device 100) changes to the open state. A specific effect relating to the opening time to be performed can be executed.

  Therefore, in the special variation display game in the special variation mode, it is possible to execute a specific effect relating to the execution time of the normal variation display game after the end of the special gaming state based on the first normal special result and the opening time of the normal variation winning device 37. Therefore, whether or not the game state after the end of the special game state is advantageous to the player and whether or not the special special result is likely to continue will be notified and suggested. The person interested in the production can improve the interest more.

  Further, the normal variation winning device control means (game control device 100) executes the special variation display game a predetermined number of times by the special variation display game execution control means (game control device 100) after the special game state based on the special special result is completed. In the period until the game is executed, the open time extension state occurs, the special special result includes a plurality of types of special results, and the normal variation display game execution control means (game control device 100) determines the type of special special results. The execution time of the normal variation display game in the extended open time state is set to one execution time from a plurality of types of execution time, and the normal variation winning device control means determines the release time based on the type of special special result. In the extended state, one opening time is set from a plurality of types of opening times as the opening time in which the normally variable winning device 37 is opened.

  Therefore, after the special game state based on the special special result is finished, the open time extension state is generated for a period until the special variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times, and the normal variable display game is based on the type of the special special result. And the opening time of the normally variable prize-winning device 37 are set, so that even if special special results exist, there are things that are advantageous and disadvantageous to the player, which can further enhance the interest. it can. That is, even if it is certain that the special result will continue, the next special result is generated depending on whether or not the game state in the period until the next special result is generated is advantageous for the player. Since the time until and the number of game balls to be consumed are different, it is possible to have interest in the occurrence of special results every time, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, a normal variation display game counting means (game control device 100) for counting the number of times of execution of the normally variable display game executed in the extended open time state is provided, and the normal variation winning device control means (game control device 100) (1) After the special game state based on the normal special result is completed, the open time extension state is generated over the normal variation display game until the count result by the normal variation display game counting means reaches a predetermined specific number of times. ing.

  Therefore, after the special game state based on the first normal special result is finished, the open time extension state is generated over the normal variation display game until the count result by the normal variation display game counting means reaches a predetermined number of times. Therefore, the player can be in an advantageous state for a limited period of time, and the player's expectation as to whether or not the special special result is continued can be enhanced, and the interest can be improved. Further, since the number of times of opening of the normally variable winning device 37 in the state where the opening time is extended becomes clear, the player pays attention to the opening of each time, and is started based on the winning to the normally variable winning device 37. It is possible to enhance the fun of a series of games from the execution of the special variation display game to the derivation of the special result.

  In addition, a continuous occurrence number counting means (game control device 100) for counting the number of consecutive occurrences, which is the number of occurrences of special results calculated from the occurrence of special results when not in the high probability state and not in the extended open time state, is provided. The effect control means (the effect control device 300) can execute a special notification effect relating to the number of continuations each time the number of consecutive occurrences reaches a predetermined number.

  Therefore, since the special notification effect regarding the continuation number can be executed every time the continuous occurrence number reaches a predetermined number of times, it is determined how many special results will occur in the future while maintaining the player's feeling of expectation. It is possible to have further expectations for the game, and the fun of the game is further improved.

  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 37 normal variation winning device 41 display device (normal variation display device)
51 Special figure display (special fluctuation display device)
52 General-purpose display (Normal display)
100 game control device (special result selection means, special variation display game execution control means, special result counting means, normal variation display game execution control means, normal variation winning device control means, normal variation display game counting means, continuous number counting means)
300 Production control device (production control means)

Claims (7)

A special variation display device for displaying a special variation display game for variably displaying a plurality of special identification information based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening,
In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player when the result of the special variation display game is a special result,
The start winning opening is provided with a normal variation winning device capable of changing the state between a closed state where the game ball cannot be won and an open state where the game ball can be won,
Special result selection means for selecting one special result from a plurality of types of special results when the result of the special variation display game is the special result;
Special fluctuation display game execution control means for determining a fluctuation mode of the special fluctuation display game and performing execution control of the special fluctuation display game based on the determined fluctuation mode;
Production control means for performing production control related to the special variation display game,
The special results include
After the special gaming state based on the special result, a special special result that generates a high probability state in which the probability that the special result will occur again is higher than normal, and
A normal special result that does not generate the high probability state after the special gaming state based on the special result is included, and
The normal special results include
A first normal special result for generating an extended open time state in which the time for changing the state of the normally variable prize-winning device to the open state after the end of the special gaming state based on the normal special result;
A second normal special result that does not cause the extended open time state after the end of the special gaming state based on the normal special result,
The special result selection means includes:
Special result counting means for counting the number of continuations, which is the number of occurrences of special special results calculated from the occurrence of special results when not in the high probability state,
When selecting the type of the special result, if the number of continuations is not a predetermined number of times determined in advance, only the special special result is selected , and if the number of times of continuation is a predetermined number of times, Usually configured to select only special results,
The special variation display game execution control means includes:
When executing the special variation display game in which the normal special result is selected in a state where the number of continuations is a predetermined number of times, a variation mode of the special variation display game is referred to as a normal variation mode. Decide on different special variation modes,
The production control means includes
In a special variable display games are the special fluctuation mode by the special variable display game execution control unit, Ri executable der a predetermined effect on the types of the selected the normal special result by the special result selecting means,
The variation mode determined by the special variation display game execution control means includes at least the execution time of the special variation display game,
The gaming machine characterized in that the special variation mode has a longer execution time of the special variation display game than the normal variation mode . A normal variation display game execution control means for performing execution control of a normal variation display game for variably displaying a plurality of pieces of normal identification information on a normal variation display device based on the establishment of the start condition;
When the result of the normal variation display game is a specific result, a normal variation winning device control means for changing the state of the normal variation winning device to an open state,
The normal variation winning device control means includes:
After the special game state based on the first normal special result is completed, the release time extension state is generated for a period until the special variation display game execution control means executes the special variation display game a predetermined number of times.
The normal variation display game execution control means includes:
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein when the normal variation winning device is in the extended open time state, the execution time of the normal variation display game is executed shorter than usual. The first normal special result includes a plurality of types of special results,
The normal variation display game execution control means includes:
Based on the type of the first normal special result, one execution time is set from a plurality of types of execution time as the execution time of the normal variation display game in the extended open time state,
The normal variation winning device control means includes:
Based on the type of the first normal special result, one opening time is set from a plurality of types of opening times as an opening time for opening the normally variable winning device in the extended opening time state. Item 3. The gaming machine according to Item 2 . The production control means includes
In the special variation display game in the special variation mode, the normal variation display set by the normal variation display game execution control means after the special gaming state based on the first normal special result derived in the special variation display game is completed. execution time of the game, or, according to claim 3, wherein said is usually varies winning device control means common variation winning device which is set by and can execute specific effect related to the opening time of the state converted to the open state Game machines. The normal variation winning device control means includes:
After the special gaming state based on the special special result is finished, the special variation display game execution control means generates the release time extension state for a period until the special variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times.
The special special results include multiple types of special results,
The normal variation display game execution control means includes:
Based on the type of the special special result, one execution time is set from a plurality of types of execution time as the execution time of the normal variation display game in the extended open time state,
The normal variation winning device control means includes:
3. One opening time from a plurality of types of opening times is set as an opening time for opening the normal variation prize-winning device in the extended opening time state based on the type of the special special result. The gaming machine according to claim 4 . A normal variation display game counting means for counting the number of times of execution of the normal variation display game executed in the extended open time state,
The normal variation winning device control means includes:
After the special game state based on the first normal special result is over, the open time extended state is maintained over the normal variation display game until the count result by the normal variation display game counting means reaches a predetermined specific number of times. The game machine according to claim 2 , wherein the game machine is generated. A continuous occurrence number counting means for counting the number of consecutive occurrences that are the number of occurrences of special results calculated from the occurrence of special results when not in the high probability state and not in the open time extended state;
The production control means includes
Wherein each successive occurrence count becomes a predetermined specified number of times, the gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that it is capable of executing special notification effect relating to the number of times of continuation.

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