JP5421879B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a conventional gaming machine, a pachinko machine is known to perform a variable display game in which an identification symbol is displayed in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball at a starting port, and to give a player a profit depending on the result of the variable display game. It has been.

  In addition, an opening / closing member for generating a state in which a game ball can be easily won at the start opening (easy winning state) is provided, and a lottery is performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and when the lottery is won, Pachinko machines that open and close and generate an easy-to-win state are widely known.

  Furthermore, the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1 increases the probability that the opening and closing member will change to an easy-to-win state for a predetermined period after the big hit (generates a specific gaming state), and opens and closes according to the design at the time of the big hit. Set the opening and closing pattern of the member.

  In such a gaming machine, since the opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing member differs depending on the design at the time of the big hit, a so-called stop-attack in which the player tries to acquire the gaming ball by matching the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member with the game ball launch Can be prevented.

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  However, attempting to stop the stop using the method described above may cause damage to a player who does not intend to stop.

  That is, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member is performed irregularly even with respect to the normal launching operation, so that it is difficult for the game ball to win a prize.

  Further, since the opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing member is set according to the symbol at the time of the big hit, there is a problem that it is difficult to improve the game performance by using the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member.

  In view of the above-described problems, the present invention has an object to provide a gaming machine that can improve game performance while preventing a player from being disadvantaged to a gaming store by devising control of an opening / closing member. To do.

  The first invention is provided inside by performing a variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game for displaying the identification symbol in a variable manner based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area, and by controlling the conversion of the movable member. A variable start winning device capable of generating an easy-to-win state that makes it easy to win a game ball in the start winning area, and a predetermined result is given to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that gives a gaming value, a gaming ball detection unit that detects a gaming ball in a predetermined area, and a predetermined control related to the conversion control of the movable member based on the detection of the gaming ball by the gaming ball detection unit Predetermined game execution means for executing a game, and after the occurrence of the special game state, the first easy-to-win state or the second easy-to-win that is more advantageous to the player than the first easy-to-win state as the easy-to-win state Easy winning state selection means for selecting a state; and easy winning state control means for controlling the variable start winning device to an easy winning state selected by the easy winning state selection means; Is characterized in that the second winning easy state is selected based on the number of executions of the predetermined game in a predetermined period.

  In a second aspect based on the first aspect, the easy-to-win state selection means selects the first easy-to-win state when the number of executions of the predetermined game in the predetermined period has not reached the predetermined number. The second easy-to-win state is selected when the predetermined number of times of execution of the predetermined game in the predetermined period has reached a predetermined number.

  In a third aspect based on the second aspect, the easy-to-win state control means terminates the easy-to-win state when the number of executions of the variable display game in the easy to win state reaches a predetermined number. Features.

  According to a fourth invention, in the third invention, comprising: a launching device that launches a game ball into the game area; and a launching force operating means that allows a player to manipulate the launching force of the gameball by the launching device, Of the game balls launched into the game area by the launching device, a game ball that can pass through the predetermined area by operation of the firing force operating means can win the start prize area.

  According to a fifth invention, in the fourth invention, predetermined game start storage means for storing a predetermined game start memory as a right to execute the predetermined game up to a predetermined upper limit number based on detection of the game ball by the game ball detection means. An overflow determination means for determining whether or not an overflow occurs when the predetermined game start memory exceeds the predetermined upper limit number, and when the overflow determination means determines that an overflow has occurred, Predetermined game execution frequency notification control means for controlling notification regarding the number of executions.

  In a sixth aspect based on the fifth aspect, the first winning easy state includes a plurality of types of operation modes of the variable start winning device, and the winning easy state selecting means is configured to perform the predetermined winning period in the predetermined period. When the number of executions of the game has not reached the predetermined number, in accordance with the increase in the number of executions, the operation mode of the variable start winning device in the first easy-to-win state is in order of advantage to the player It is characterized by selecting to change.

  In a fifth aspect based on the fifth aspect, the information processing device of the fifth aspect further comprises notification control means for controlling notification related to the easy winning state, wherein the easy winning state selection means is configured such that the number of executions of the predetermined game in the predetermined period is the predetermined number of times. If it has not reached, it has order selection means for selecting the first winning easy state and the second winning easy state in a predetermined order, and the notification control means is the second winning easy state by the order selecting means. Is selected, the occurrence of the second winning easy state is notified.

  According to the present invention, in the easy winning state, the second easy winning state is generated based on the number of executions of the predetermined game. Since the player wants to make the winning easy state an advantageous second winning easy state, the player launches a game ball aiming at a predetermined area in order to execute the predetermined game. Thereby, the game performance in the easy-to-win state is enhanced, and the player launches the game ball without stopping, so that the operating rate of the gaming machine is improved.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine of the 1st embodiment of the present invention is equipped. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the game control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the presentation control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the common figure state of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, and the kind of general electric power support. It is a figure which shows the kind of jackpot symbol when the result of the special figure change display game of the 1st Embodiment of this invention becomes a jackpot. It is a state transition diagram which shows the main pattern in which each game state of the 1st Embodiment of this invention changes to another game state. It is a flowchart of the first half part of the main process performed by the game control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the latter half part of the main process performed by the game control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the timer interruption process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure game process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the start port switch monitoring process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure start port switch common process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure normal process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the stop symbol information setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the first half of the special figure display process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the second half part of the special figure display middle process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the support state switching setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot end process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot end setting process 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot end setting process 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot end setting process 3 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot end setting process 4 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the usual game process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the usual figure normal process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process during the normal map display of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process during a common figure of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the general electric operation transfer setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main process performed by the microcomputer for main control of the presentation control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main process performed by the microcomputer for video control of the presentation control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the normal game process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the 1st scene control process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process during a fluctuation | variation of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the public power release timing alerting | reporting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which shows the timing at which switching and alerting | reporting of a utility power support state are performed in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 35A is a time chart when the type of jackpot is 15R probability variation A, and FIG. 35B is a time chart when the type of jackpot is 15R probability variation B. It is a figure which shows an example of the public power release timing alerting | reporting screen displayed on a display apparatus in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 36A is a screen display in the case of normal switching notification, and FIG. 36B is a screen display in the case of special switching notification. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the common power release timing alerting | reporting process of the modification 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a notification execution lottery table of the modification 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. 38A is a normal notification execution lottery table, and FIG. 38B is a special notification execution lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the common power release timing alerting | reporting process of the modification 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which shows the timing which the switching and alerting | reporting of a public power support state are performed in the modification 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the general power release timing alerting | reporting screen displayed on a display apparatus in the modification 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the game board with which the game machine of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention is equipped. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the usual figure normal process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the usual game execution frequency update process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which shows the switching timing of a general power support state when the kind of jackpot is 15R normal jackpot B in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 45A is a time chart that is assumed when the player does not stop, and FIG. 45B is a time chart that is assumed when the player makes a stop. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen transition in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which shows the switching timing of the general power support state of the modification 1 of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. Modification 1 of the second embodiment of the present invention is a diagram showing the types of operation modes of the opening and closing member of the second start winning opening in the ordinary power support state of Modification 1 of the second embodiment of the present invention. . It is a front view of the game board with which the game machine of the modification 2 of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention is equipped. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the usual game execution frequency update process of the modification 2 of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which shows the switching timing of the common power support state of the modification 2 of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, on the front side of the upper plate 21 in the upper plate unit, there is provided an effect button 31 (operation means) incorporating an effect button switch (SW) 31a (see FIG. 4) for receiving an operation input from the player. It has been. By operating the effect button 31, the player can perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game on the display device 48 (see FIG. 2). For example, the production content can be selected. Note that the fluctuation display game includes a special figure fluctuation display game and a common figure fluctuation display game. In the present specification, when the fluctuation display game is simply referred to, the special figure fluctuation display game is indicated.

  Further, the effect pattern may be changed not only during the execution of the variable display game but also by the player operating the effect button 31 in the normal game state. Note that the normal gaming state (normal state) is a gaming state in which no special gaming state has occurred. In addition, the special game state is, for example, a state (progressive change state) or a big hit state (special change state) with a high probability of occurrence of a special result (big hit) in a specific game state (general power support state or a short time state) described later or a variable display game. Gaming state).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Also, below the center case 46, a first start winning opening (first start winning area) 37 for providing a start condition for the special figure variation display game is provided.

  And on the right side of the first start winning opening 37 and below the center case 46, there is a pair of movable members 38a that open in the shape of an inverted “c” at the top and convert it into a state in which game balls can easily flow. A second start winning opening (second start winning area) 38 through which game balls flow into the movable member 38a is provided. In addition, a member 45 for guiding the rolling direction of the game ball flowing down the right side of the center case 46 in the game area 10a to the left direction, that is, the direction of the second start winning port 38 is provided. Yes.

  The pair of movable members 38a of the second start winning prize port 38 always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. Since a winning barrier 38c is provided above the second start winning opening 38, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state.

  Then, when the result of the normal fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the movable member 38a is opened in a reverse “C” shape by the general electric solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. Thus, it is configured to be changed to an open state in which the game ball easily flows into the second start winning opening 38 (a state advantageous to the player, an easy winning state).

  Here, the movable member 38a is controlled by a game control device to be described later. The game control device generates the above-described specific game state (general power support state, short time state) by increasing the frequency of occurrence of the easy-to-win state or increasing the occurrence time of the easy-to-win state.

  And when a game ball wins the 1st start winning opening 37 or the 2nd starting winning opening 38, a special figure change display game is performed as an auxiliary game.

  An obstacle nail (not shown) is provided between the first start winning opening 37 and the second starting winning opening 38 so that the game ball does not flow from one to the other. Further, the obstacle nail is arranged so that the game ball does not ride on the stage 46 a of the center case 46.

  For this reason, in the first general winning opening 37 and the three general winning openings 44 arranged on the lower left side of the center case 46, when the player strikes left, that is, the game ball is placed in the center case 46 of the game area 10a. There is a possibility of winning only when launching from the hitting ball launcher so as to flow down the left side of. Further, in the second start winning opening 38 and one general winning opening 44 arranged on the lower right side of the center case 46, when the player makes a right strike, that is, the game ball is placed in the center case 46 of the game area 10a. There is a possibility of winning only when launching from the hitting ball launcher so as to flow down the right side.

  Furthermore, an attacker-type opening / closing opening that is opened by a large winning opening solenoid 42b (see FIG. 3) so that the upper end of the gaming area 10a can be opened in the direction of falling to the near side, below the first start winning opening 37. A special variable winning device 42 having a large winning opening having a door 42a is provided. The special variation winning device 42 converts the state where the big prize opening is closed (blocking state unfavorable for the player) from the closed state (a state advantageous to the player, a special gaming state) according to the result of the special figure variation display game. A predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player by facilitating the inflow of the game ball into the big prize opening. In addition, a count switch 42d (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is disposed inside the special winning opening (winning area).

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

  In addition, on the outside of the game area 10a (for example, the lower right portion of the game board 10), the special figure variation display game (first special figure variation display game, second special figure variation display game) on the display device 48, and the general figure There is provided a collective display device 50 for executing a general-purpose variable display game triggered by winning at the start gate 34. Further, the collective display device 50 is provided with a display unit for displaying information such as the current gaming state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display game is not executed simultaneously. In addition, for the decorative special figure variation display game on the display device 48, the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game may be executed in different display devices or in different display areas. It may be executed in the display device or display area. In this case, the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is prevented from being executed simultaneously.

  The special figure 2 variable display game is executed with priority over the special figure 1 variable display game. That is, when there is a start memory of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, and the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game becomes possible, the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the power supply device 300 is configured separately from the game control device 500, but the backup power supply unit 320 and the control signal generation unit 330 are integrated on a separate board or the game control device 500, that is, You may comprise so that it may provide on a main board | substrate. Since the game board 10 and the game control device 500 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 320 and the control signal generation unit 330 are provided on a board different from the power supply apparatus 300 or the main board as in the embodiment. By providing, it can remove from the object of replacement | exchange and can aim at cost reduction.

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

  The initialization switch signal is a signal generated when the initialization switch is turned on, and forcibly initializes information stored in the RAM 511c in the gaming microcomputer 511 and the RAM in the payout control device 580. . Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 511. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the pattern distribution information includes the latter half variation pattern distribution information and the first half variation pattern distribution information.

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

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

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

  In addition, the reach state includes a plurality of reach productions, and the possibility of deriving a special result form is different (reliability is different). As the reach production, normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, special 3 reach, premium Reach is set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premium reach (the probability that a special result mode is derived differs depending on reach production). In addition, the reach state is included in a variable display mode at least when a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). In other words, there may be included a variable display mode in a case where it is determined that a special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place).

  Here, the level of reliability can be calculated by the ratio of the effect selection when the special result mode is derived and the effect selection when the special result mode is not derived.

  For example, in a variable display game in which a special result mode is derived, the SP1 reach is selected at a rate of 10%, and the SP3 reach is selected at a rate of 40%. On the other hand, in a variable display game in which no special result mode is derived, the SP1 reach is selected at a rate of 5%, and the SP3 reach is selected at a rate of 1%. By setting such a selection ratio, it can be said that the expected degree of SP1 reach is lower than the expected degree of SP3 reach.

  Also in the present invention, since the selection ratio is different for such reach production (or specific production), it is possible to compare the production with high reliability and the production with low reliability as described above. ing.

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

  Further, although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 511 generates a jackpot determination random number for the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the jackpot symbol, a hit determination random number for the common figure variation display game, and the like. A random number generation circuit. Furthermore, 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 511a and a renewal timing of the random number generation circuit based on an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 513. Yes.

  In addition, the CPU 511a selects any one of a plurality of variation pattern distribution information stored in the ROM 511b in a start port switch monitoring process (S1001) and a special figure routine process (S1009) in a special figure game process to be described later. Fluctuation pattern distribution information is acquired. Specifically, the CPU 511a determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the second start winning port 38 as a state, the number of start memories, etc., one of the variation pattern distribution information is selected from a plurality of variation pattern distribution information And get.

  Although not shown, the payout control device 580 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives a payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 500. , Control for paying out a prize ball. Also, the payout control device 580 performs control for driving the payout motor of the payout unit on the basis of the loan request signal from the card unit and paying out the rental money. In addition, when the payout control device 580 issues a game ball launch permission signal, the launch control device 581 becomes ready to launch.

  The input unit 520 of the game control device 500 includes a start port 1 switch 37d in the first start winning port 37, a start port 2 switch 38d in the second start winning port 38, a gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, Connected to the prize opening switches 44a to 44n and the count switch 42d, a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches is inputted and converted into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. An interface chip (proximity I / F) 521 is provided. Proximity I / F 521 seems to be floating because the input range is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the proximity switch is improperly shorted, the switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. An abnormal state can be detected, and when an abnormality is detected, an abnormality detection signal is output. At this time, the abnormality detection signal is input to the input port 523.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the input unit 520 is provided with a Schmitt trigger circuit 524 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 300 to the gaming microcomputer 511 and the like. The circuit 524 has a function of removing noise from these input signals. Of the signals from the power supply device 300, the power failure monitoring signal and the initialization switch signal are once input to the input port 523 and taken into the game microcomputer 511 via the data bus 540. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 511 is limited.

  On the other hand, the reset signal RST from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt trigger circuit 524 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 511 and is also supplied to each output port of the output unit 530. In addition, the reset signal RST is directly output to the relay board 591 without going through the output unit 530, thereby turning off the test test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 591 for output to the test board 591. It is configured as follows. Further, the reset signal RST may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 591. The reset signal RST is not supplied to each input port (522, 523) of the input unit 520. The data set to each output port of the output unit 530 by the gaming microcomputer 511 immediately before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset to prevent malfunction of the system, but immediately before the reset signal RST is input, This is because the data read by the game microcomputer 511 from each input port (522, 523) is discarded by resetting the game microcomputer 511.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the output unit 530 is provided with a photocoupler 534 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to an external inspection device 592. The photocoupler 534 is configured to be capable of two-way communication so that the gaming microcomputer 511 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 592 through serial communication. Note that such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal included in the gaming microcomputer 511 in the same manner as a normal general-purpose microprocessor, and thus a port such as the input port 522 is not provided.

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

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

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 are connected to program ROMs 553 and 555, each of which includes a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by each CPU, and the VDP 558 is connected to the VDP 558. An image ROM 557 storing character images and video data is connected, and an audio ROM 561 storing audio data is connected to the sound source LSI 560. The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 511, determines the contents of the presentation, instructs the video control microcomputer 554 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 560 to play the reproduced sound. Then, processing such as lighting of the decoration lamp, motor drive control, and production time management is executed. RAMs that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 are provided in the respective chips. Note that the RAM that provides the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 and the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 and the sound source LSI 560 are serially connected. Data is transmitted and received. The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 and the VDP 558 are configured to transmit and receive data in a parallel manner. By transmitting and receiving data in the parallel system, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the serial system. The VDP 558 includes an ultra-high-speed VRAM (video RAM) 558a used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 557, and a scaler for enlarging and reducing images. 558b, a signal conversion circuit 558c for generating a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 48 by an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method, and the like are provided.

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

  The video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 uses a CPU that is faster, that is, more expensive than the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551. By providing a video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 separately from the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 and sharing the processing, it is possible to display a fast moving image on a large screen that is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 alone. In addition to being able to display on the display device 48, 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) 554 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 550 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 552 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 500. A variation start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, an error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 500 to the effect control device 550 via the command I / F 552 are used as an effect control command signal. Receive. Since the game microcomputer 511 of the game control device 500 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 552 has a signal level conversion function. Is provided.

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

  Furthermore, in the effect control device 550, an on / off state of an effect motor switch that detects the initial position of the switch 31a built in the effect button 31 provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1 or the board effect device 10f. Switch input circuit 570 for detecting the signal and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551, an amplifier circuit 562a including an audio power amplifier for driving the upper speaker 30a provided on the front frame 3, and the front frame 3 An amplifier circuit 562b for driving the provided lower speaker 30b is provided.

  Since the normal power supply unit 310 of the power supply device 300 supplies a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control device 550 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby, a plurality of types of voltages can be generated. It is configured. Specifically, in addition to DC 32V for driving a motor and a solenoid, DC 12V for driving a display device 48 including a liquid crystal panel, and DC 5V serving as a power supply voltage for a command I / F 552, an LED and a speaker are driven. Therefore, it is possible to generate a voltage of 18 V DC and a voltage of 24 V NDC used as a reference for these DC voltages or to turn on the power supply monitor lamp. Further, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554, DC3. The effect control device 550 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating 3V or DC 1.2V. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 310.

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

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

  The CPU 511a of the game control device 500 extracts the random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball that has passed through the gate switch 34a provided in the normal figure start gate 34, and is stored in the ROM 511b. It is compared with a determination value that is present, and a hit / decision of the normal map variation display game is determined. Then, after the identification symbol is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, the general symbol change display game to be stopped is displayed on the general symbol display 53. If the result of this general-purpose fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general-purpose display 53, the general-purpose solenoid 38b is operated, and the movable member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is kept for a predetermined time. Control to release.

  In the case where the result of the normal map change display game is out of order, the CPU 511a performs control to display the result form of the shift on the general map display 53.

  Further, the CPU 511a of the game control device 500 stores a start winning (starting memory) based on an input of a game ball detection signal from the starting port 1 switch 37d provided in the first starting winning port 37. Then, based on the start-up memory, the jackpot determination random number value of the first special figure variation display game is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 511b to determine whether or not the first special figure variation display game is missed. .

  Further, the CPU 511a of the game control device 500 stores the start memory based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 38d provided in the second start winning prize port 38. Then, based on the start-up memory, the big hit determination random number value of the second special figure variation display game is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 511b to determine whether or not the second special figure variation display game is missed. Process.

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

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

  Further, the effect control device 550 performs processing for controlling the output of sound from the speakers 30 (30a, 30b), the light emission of various LEDs, and the like based on the control signal from the game control device 500.

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

  In the processing for generating the special game state, the CPU 511a of the game control device 500 can open the opening / closing door 42a of the special variable prize winning device 42 by the big prize opening solenoid 42b, for example, and the game ball can flow into the big prize opening. Control is performed.

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

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, an operation state (a normal state) of the second start winning opening 38 that is generated as a result of the normal time variation display game or the special map variation display game will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a normal state and a type of general power support according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The normal state of the first embodiment of the present invention corresponds to the operation mode of the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38. The normal state includes a non-winning easy state (without ordinary power support) and a winning easy state (with ordinary power support). Further, since the normal state is a game state corresponding to the operation mode of the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38, it does not depend on the winning probability of the special figure variation display game.

  The non-winning easy state is a state in which the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is unlikely to be in the open state, and the game ball is difficult to win the second starting winning opening 38. Further, the “no support” state is defined as the non-winning easy state.

  On the other hand, the easy-to-win state is a state in which the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning port 38 is likely to be in an open state as compared to the non-winning easy state. In addition, the “medium support” state and the “high support” state are defined as the easy-to-win state in the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, the normal state (non-winning easy state and winning easy state) will be described in more detail. As an example, the elements of the operation mode of the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 include “probability per ordinary figure”, “variable time per ordinary figure”, and “opening time for ordinary electricity” as shown in FIG. It is.

  The probability per base map is a probability that the base map fluctuation display game is a hit, and the larger this value, the more advantageous to the player.

  The normal map change time is the time when the normal map change display game is executed, so-called variable time, and there is a limit on the number of holds (for example, a maximum of four). It is possible to execute the figure variation display game. Therefore, the smaller the value of the usual time change, the more advantageous to the player.

  The open time of the electric train indicates the time during which the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is opened. Since the second start winning opening 38 can be awarded only when the opening / closing member 38a is in the open state, the longer the time that the opening / closing member 38a is open, the more advantageous the player is.

  Referring to FIG. 5, in the absence of support, the probability of hitting the normal map display game (probability per base map) is 1/251, and the time of change of the base map change display game (base map change time) is 10 seconds. It has become. In addition, regarding the time (open time) when the opening / closing member of the second start winning opening 38 is opened, the opening / closing member 38a of the second starting winning opening 38 is 0. It is opened only once for 1 second.

  In this way, in the absence of support, the probability of hitting the normal map change display game is small, and the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is in the open state even when the normal map change display game is won. It is a short time. In addition, since the usual figure variation time is longer than the easy-to-win state, which will be described later, and the number of starting (holding) memories for executing the usual figure variation display game is limited, the number of executions of the usual figure variation display game is also reduced.

  On the other hand, in the easy winning state, as described above, the game ball is more likely to win the second start winning opening 38 than in the non-winning easy state.

  In the medium support state, the probability per base figure is 1/251, which is the same as that in the no support state. Slightly advantageous. In the first embodiment of the present invention, the medium support state is similar to the operation state of the no support state and the player indistinguishable, but is more advantageous for the player than the no support state. Any state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the high support state described later may be used.

  On the other hand, in the high support state, the probability per ordinary figure is 250/251, the ordinary figure fluctuation time is 1.0 second, and the ordinary power release time is 1.70 seconds, which is three times. That is, almost every time in the normal variation display game, the time and the number of times that the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is in the open state are longer than those in the no support state and the medium support state. Furthermore, since the usual figure change time is short, it becomes possible to execute more usual figure change display games in a short time. Therefore, the high support state is more advantageous to the player than the no support state or the medium support state.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, after a big hit occurs in the special figure variation display game and the special gaming state is ended, the game machine 1 shifts to various gaming states advantageous to the player. These game states are determined in accordance with the game state at the time of jackpot occurrence, the start winning opening in the special figure variation display game in which the jackpot is generated, and the type of jackpot symbol. In these game states, the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is higher than usual, or the normal figure state becomes an easy-to-win state.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the gaming state after the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the types of jackpot symbols when the result of the special figure variation display game according to the first embodiment of the present invention is a jackpot.

  In the jackpot symbol numbers 1 to 5 of the first embodiment of the present invention, 2R probability variation big hit, 15R probability variation big hit A, 15R probability variation big hit B, 15R normal big hit A, and 15R normal big hit B are set. When the jackpot symbol numbers are 1 to 3, after the special game state is finished, the probability of a big hit in the special figure variation display game is high (probability change state). Furthermore, from the end of the special gaming state until the next big hit, the ordinary state becomes the ordinary power support state (winning easy state). When the jackpot symbol number is 4 or 5, after the special game state is finished, the probability of a big hit in the special figure variation display game is low (normal state). Then, after the special game state is finished, until the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times, the normal figure state becomes a normal power support state. In other words, when the result of the special figure change display game is 100 consecutive times, the normal figure state shifts from the normal power support state to the normal state (non-winning easy state).

  In addition, even if the same 15R probability variation big hit, in the case of big hit A, the initial general power support state after the end of the special gaming state becomes a high support state. On the other hand, in the case of big hit B, the initial normal power support state becomes the medium support state.

  Depending on the number of executions of the special figure display game after the end of the special game state and the game state, the normal power support state can be switched from the medium support state to the high support state, or from the high support state to the medium support state. Good. As for the switching timing, information may be set in advance for the jackpot symbol number. In the first embodiment of the present invention, the switching timing is set for each jackpot symbol number.

  In the first embodiment of the present invention, the type of jackpot symbol shown in FIG. 6 is applied to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a big hit of 15 rounds is set for the big hit type of the special figure 2 variable display game, and a big hit of 2 rounds is set for the big hit type of the special figure 1 variable display game. Thereby, it is possible to set the value of the big hit by the special figure 2 fluctuation display game higher than the big hit by the special figure 1 fluctuation display game.

  Subsequently, the transition of the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a state transition diagram showing a main pattern in which each gaming state according to the first embodiment of the present invention transitions to another gaming state.

  Unless it is after a power outage, the probability state of the special figure variation display game is usually a low probability state when the game is started, and the normal figure state is a "normal mode" in which there is no general power support. Yes. When a big hit occurs in the normal mode, the normal state shifts to the normal power support state. Then, the probability state of the special figure variation display game shifts to the high probability state or maintains the low probability state. In this way, there are two patterns of high power support / medium support states in the normal power support state, and there are also two patterns of high probability / low probability states in the special figure variation display game, so that the game transitions from the “normal mode”. The state becomes 4 patterns.

  Referring to FIG. 6, when the jackpot symbol number is 1 or 2, “probability change mode 1” in which the probability state of the special figure variation display game is in a high probability state and the power transmission support state is in a high support state. Transition to. When the jackpot symbol number is 3, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes a high probability state, and the transition to the “probability change mode 2” in which the normal power support state becomes the medium support state. When the jackpot symbol number is 4, the state shifts to the “short-time mode 1” in which the probability state of the special figure variation display game remains in the low probability state and the normal power support state becomes the high support state. Also, when the jackpot symbol number is 5, the state shifts to the “short-time mode 2” in which the probability state of the special figure variation display game remains in the low probability state and the normal power support state becomes the medium support state.

  Here, when the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state (probability variation mode 1, probability variation mode 2), the probability variation mode continues until the next big hit occurs, but the probability state of the special figure variation display game is In the low probability state (time reduction mode 1 and time reduction mode 2), when the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times, the mode changes from the time reduction mode to the normal mode.

  In addition, the probability variation mode and the time reduction mode can be changed with a big hit. Further, the transition between the probability variation mode 1 and the probability variation mode 2 occurs when the normal power support state is switched to the other state. The same applies to the transition between the time reduction mode 1 and the time reduction mode 2.

  Hereinafter, specific processing for the control by the game control device 500 will be described.

[Main processing (game control device)]
First, the main process will be described. FIG. 8A is a flowchart of the first half of the main processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 8B is a flowchart of the latter half of the main processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

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

  When the execution of the main process is started, the game control device 500 first prohibits interruption (S801). Next, an interrupt vector setting process for setting a vector address indicating a jump destination executed when an interrupt occurs is executed (S802). Furthermore, a stack pointer that is the start address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like when an interrupt occurs is set (S803). Further, an interrupt processing mode is set (S804).

  Next, the game control device 500 stands by until the program of the payout control device (payout board) 580 is normally started (S805). For example, wait for 4 milliseconds. By controlling in this way, when the power is turned on, the game control device 500 is activated first, and the command is transmitted to the payout control device 580 before the activation of the payout control device 580 is completed. The payout control device 580 can avoid missing the transmitted command.

  Thereafter, the game control device 500 permits access to a read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or an EEPROM (S806). Further, all output ports are set to off (no output) (S807). In addition, the serial port preinstalled in the gaming microcomputer 511 is set not to be used (S808). This is because the serial port is not used because parallel communication is performed with the payout control device 580 and the effect control device 550 in the present embodiment.

Subsequently, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the initialization switch signal in the power supply device 300 is set to ON (S809). The initialization switch signal is a signal for setting whether or not to start a game in an initialized state when the gaming machine 1 is powered on.
For example, when the power is normally turned off at the time of closing the store and the power is turned on at the opening of the next day, the initialization switch signal is set to ON so that the game is started in the initialized state. . On the other hand, when the power is turned on again after a power failure, the initialization switch signal is turned off so that the game machine is not initialized in order to resume the game as close to the gaming state as possible before the power failure. Is set.

  When the initialization switch signal is set to OFF (the result of S809 is “N”), the game control device 500 checks whether the data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal (S810). ~ S813). More specifically, the power outage inspection area includes a power outage inspection area 1 and a power outage inspection area 2. The power failure inspection area 1 stores power failure inspection area check data 1, and the power failure inspection area 2 stores power failure inspection area check data 2. In the processing of S810 and S811, it is checked whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 1 stored in the power failure inspection area 1 is normal. Similarly, in the processing of S812 and S813, it is checked whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 2 stored in the power failure inspection area 2 is normal.

  When it is determined that the power failure inspection area check data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal (the result of S813 is “Y”), the game control device 500 performs a check to calculate verification data called a checksum. Sum calculation processing is executed (S814).

  Then, the game control device 500 compares the checksum value calculated in the checksum calculation process with the checksum value calculated when the power is turned off (S815), and determines whether these values match. Determination is made (S816).

  On the other hand, in the game control device 500, when the initialization switch signal is set to ON (the result of S809 is “Y”), the value of the power failure inspection area is not normal (the result of S811 or S813 is “N”). If the checksum value at power-off does not match the checksum value calculated in S814 (the result in S816 is “N”), the initialization processing in S841 to S845 in FIG. 8B is executed. To do. Details of the initialization process will be described later.

  When the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value at the time of power-off (the result of S816 is “Y”), the gaming control device 500 has executed the power failure processing normally, and therefore The process for recovering to this state is executed (S817 to S823 in FIG. 8B). First, an area in the RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment) in which information for determining whether or not the information at the time of a power failure has been normally stored is cleared (initialized). Specifically, all the power outage inspection areas are cleared (S817), and the area where the checksum is stored is cleared (S818). Further, an area for storing error-related information and information for monitoring fraud is reset (S819).

  Next, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the gaming state at the time of the power failure is a high probability state from the area for storing the gaming state in the RWM (S820). If it is determined that the probability is not high (the result of S820 is “N”), the processing after S823 is executed.

  In addition, when it is determined that the gaming state at the time of the power outage is a high probability state (the result of S820 is “Y”), the gaming control device 500 sets the high probability notification flag to ON and performs the high probability notification. Save in the flag area (S821). Subsequently, the high-probability notification LED (third gaming state indicator 58) provided in the collective display device 50 is set to ON (lighted) (S822).

  Furthermore, the game control device 500 transmits a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 550 (S823). The special figure game process number is a number indicating the state of the special figure game, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RWM when a power failure occurs. In this way, by transmitting a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 550, the game can be resumed in a state as close as possible to the occurrence of the power failure.

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

  In the initialization process, the game control device 500 first clears all work areas before the access prohibited area (S841). Further, all stack areas after the access prohibited area are cleared (S842). Then, an initial value for power-on is saved in the initialized area (S843).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 sets a time value corresponding to a period for outputting external information related to RWM clear (S844). Then, at the end of the initialization process, a command for turning on the power is transmitted to the effect control device 550 (S845), and the processes after S824 are executed.

  When the process of S823 or S845 ends, the game control device 500 activates a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the game microcomputer 511 (clock generator). (S824).

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

  When the CTC circuit is activated, the game control device 500 performs activation setting of the random number generation circuit (S825). Specifically, the CPU 511a executes processing such as setting a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Further, the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at power-on are saved in predetermined areas of the RWM as initial values (start values) of various initial value random numbers (S826). . Thereafter, the game control device 500 permits an interrupt (S827).

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

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 executes an initial value random number update process for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers (S828). In the present embodiment, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number generated in the random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number are soft random numbers generated by software. Note that the source of various random numbers is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the big hit random number may be a software random number, or the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number may be a hardware random number. .

  Further, after the initial value random number update process is executed, the game control device 500 sets the number of times of checking the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 300 and read via the port and the data bus (S829). Normally, a value of 2 or more is set as the number of checks. It is possible to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred by checking the power failure monitoring signal. The game control device 500 determines whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (S830). When the power failure monitoring signal is not on, that is, when there is no power failure (result of S830 is “N”), the initial value random number update processing of S828 is executed again, and the processing from S828 to S830 is repeatedly executed ( Loop processing).

  Also, by permitting an interrupt (S827) before the initial value random number update process (S828), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process can be executed with priority. Become. Accordingly, since the timer interrupt process cannot be executed until the execution of the initial value random number update process is completed, it is possible to avoid a shortage of time for executing various processes included in the interrupt process.

  In the initial value random number update process (S828), the initial value random number update process may be executed by a timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. However, when the initial value random number update process is executed in the timer interrupt process, an interrupt is issued during the initial value random number update process in the main process in order to avoid executing the initial value random number update process in both processes. It is prohibited to release the interrupt after updating the initial random number. However, if the initial value random number update process is not executed in the timer interrupt process and the initial value random number update process is executed only in the main process as in this embodiment, the interrupt can be canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is no problem, and there is an advantage that the main processing is simplified.

  On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON (the result of S830 is “Y”), the game control device 500 indicates that the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal has been continuously set to ON is detected. It is determined whether or not the number of checks set in the process of S829 has been reached (S831). If the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON is not reached the number of checks (the result of S831 is “N”), whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is again ON. Is determined (S830). That is, when the power failure monitoring signal is on, it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks.

  When the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal is continuously turned on reaches the number of checks (the result of S831 is “Y”), the game control device 500 considers that a power failure has occurred. Then, the process when a power failure occurs is executed (S832 to S838).

  The game control device 500 prohibits interruption (S832) and sets all output ports to off (S833). Thereafter, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 1 (S834), and further, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 2 (S835).

  Further, the game control device 500 executes a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum when the RWM is turned off (S836), and saves (saves) the calculated checksum value in the checksum area of the RWM ( S837). Finally, access to the RWM is prohibited so that the contents of the RWM are not changed (S838), and the system waits until the power of the gaming machine 1 is cut off. In this way, by saving check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating and storing the checksum at the time of power-off, the information stored in the RWM before power-off is correctly backed up. It is possible to determine when the power is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing (game control device)]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of timer interrupt processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

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

  When the timer interrupt process is started, the game control device 500 first saves the register by moving the value held in the predetermined register to the RWM (S901). In this embodiment, a Z80 microcomputer is used as the game microcomputer. The Z80 microcomputer is provided with a front register and a back register, and the processing of S901 can be implemented by saving the value held in the front register to the back register.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes input processing for acquiring input signals from various sensors and switches input via the input unit 520 and reading the state of each input port (S902). The various sensors include a start port 1 switch 37d, a start port 2 switch 38d, a conventional gate switch 34a, a count switch 42d, and the like. In the input process, the input information is confirmed by performing chattering removal or the like on the input signal.

  Furthermore, the game control device 500 executes output processing for transmitting output data related to game control set in various processes to the effect control device 550 and the payout control device 580 (S903). The output data is information for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid, and the solenoids to be controlled include, for example, a big prize opening solenoid (SOL) 42b and a general electric solenoid (SOL) 38b. The output processing includes outputting game data to an information collection terminal device (not shown) that collects game data in the gaming machine.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes command transmission processing for transmitting (outputting) the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 550, the payout control device 580, and the like (S904). Specifically, the effect control device 550 includes a change pattern designation command for specifying the change pattern of the identification information in the special figure change display game, and a power failure recovery command for causing the effect control device 550 to execute the power failure recovery process when the power failure is recovered. Or a prize ball command specifying the number of prize balls to be paid out from the payout device is sent to the payout control device 580.

  Further, the game control device 500 executes a random number update process 1 for updating the jackpot symbol random number 1 and the jackpot symbol random number 2 (S905), and subsequently uses a variation pattern random number for determining a variation pattern in the special diagram variation display game. Random number update processing 2 to be updated is executed (S906). In random number update processing 1 and random number update processing 2, in order to give randomness to various random numbers, the values of counters corresponding to various random numbers (big hit random number counter, hit random number counter, presentation determination random number counter, etc.) are incremented by one To do.

  After that, the game control device 500 executes a winning port switch / error monitoring process for monitoring various winning port switches and the like, and monitoring errors such as unauthorized opening of a frame (S907). The various winning port switches include, for example, a starting port 1 switch 37d, a starting port 2 switch 38d, a gate switch 34a, winning port switches 44a to 44n, and a count switch 42d. In the prize opening switch / error monitoring process, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from these switches. As an error monitoring, the front frame 3 and the glass frame 18 are targeted for unauthorized opening.

  Further, the game control device 500 executes a special figure game process for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game (S908). The details of the special figure game process will be described later with reference to FIG. Subsequently, a general game process for performing a process related to the general map variable display game is executed (S909).

  Next, the game control device 500 executes a segment LED editing process for controlling the display contents of the segment LED for displaying the special figure variation game and various information related to the game (S910). Specifically, the parameters for outputting the results of the special map variation display game and the general map variation display game to the segment LED (for example, the collective display device 50) are edited.

  The game control device 500 checks the detection signals from the magnetic sensor switch 39a and the vibration sensor switch 39b, and executes a magnetic error monitoring process for determining whether there is an abnormality (S911). When the occurrence of an abnormality is detected, a notification sound is output from the speaker 30 or the gaming state LED 29 is turned on to notify the outside.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes an external information editing process for editing various signals output from the external information terminal 508 (S912).

  Then, the game control device 500 clears the interrupt request and declares the end of the interrupt (S913). After that, the register temporarily saved in the process of S901 is restored (S914), the interrupt and timer interrupt by the prohibited external device are permitted (S915), the timer interrupt process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process. .

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, the details of the special game process (S908) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special game process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

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

  When the special figure game process is started, the game control device 500 first executes a start switch monitoring process for monitoring a winning of the start port 1 switch 37d and the start port 2 switch 38d (S1001).

  In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins at the first start winning port 37 and the second start winning port 38, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and a special variable display game based on the win Prior to the start of the game, a game result pre-determination is made to pre-determine a game result based on a prize. The details of the start port switch monitoring process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes a count switch monitoring process (S1002). In the count switch monitoring process, a game ball won in the special variable prize winning device 42 is detected by a count switch 42d provided in the special variable prize winning device 42, and the number of winning game balls is monitored.

  Next, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the special figure game processing timer has already expired or the special figure game processing timer has expired as a result of updating (-1) the special figure game processing timer. Is checked (S1003). Note that the special figure game process timer is set to an initial value when each process (S1009 to S1015) to be branched according to a special figure game process number, which will be described later, is executed. In the process of S1003, the special figure game process timer Decrease the value by 1. The value set as the initial value is a time value until the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is completed. For example, the value is set in the special figure normal process (S1009; special figure game process number “0”). As the value to be set, the time value during which the special symbol is variably displayed in the special figure variation display game is set. Then, when the value of the special figure game processing timer becomes 0, it is determined that the time is up.

  When the special game process timer has not expired (the result of S1004 is “N”), the game control apparatus 500 executes the processes after S1016.

  On the other hand, when the special game process timer expires (the result of S1004 is “Y”), the game control device 500 refers to the special game sequence referred to for branching to the process corresponding to the special game process number. The branch table is set in the register (S1005). Furthermore, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired based on the table (S1006). Then, the return address after the branch process ends is saved in the stack area (S1007), and the process is branched according to the game process number (S1008).

  When the game process number is “0” (the result of S1008 is “0”), the game control apparatus 500 executes the special figure routine process (S1009). The special chart routine process monitors the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the effects, sets the information necessary to execute the special figure fluctuation processing, etc. Do. Details of the special figure routine processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the game process number is “1” (the result of S1008 is “1”), the game control device 500 executes the special figure changing process (S1010). In the special figure changing process, the stop display time of the identification information in the special figure changing display game, the setting of information necessary for performing the special figure display process, and the like are performed.

  When the game process number is “2” (the result of S1008 is “2”), the game control device 500 executes the special figure display process (S1011). In the special figure display process, if the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command setting according to the type of the big hit, the fanfare time corresponding to the big winning opening opening pattern of each big hit, For example, information necessary for performing fanfare / interval processing is set. Details of the special figure display processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the game process number is “3” (the result of S1008 is “3”), the game control apparatus 500 executes the fanfare / interval process (S1012). In the fanfare / interval processing, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, and the like are performed.

  When the game process number is “4” (the result of S1008 is “4”), the game control apparatus 500 executes a special winning opening opening process (S1013). The processing during opening of the big prize opening is necessary to set an interval command if the big hit round is not the final round, while setting the command of the big hit end screen if the big round is the final round, or to perform the big prize opening remaining ball processing Set information.

  Also, during the special prize opening opening process, when the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a special result, the opening / closing door 42a of the special variable prize winning device 42 is opened based on the opening time of the special prize winning opening to the player. Since a special game state for giving a game value is generated, the game control device 500 serves as a special game state control means.

  When the game process number is “5” (the result of S1008 is “5”), the game control apparatus 500 executes the big winning opening remaining ball process (S1014). In the winning ball remaining ball processing, when the big hit round is the final round, the time for the remaining ball in the big winning mouth to be discharged is set, or the information necessary to perform the big hit end processing is set Or

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

  When the game process number is “6” (the result of S1008 is “6”), the game control device 500 executes a jackpot end process (S1015). In the jackpot end process, information necessary for performing the special figure routine process of S1009 is set. Details of the jackpot end process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, the game control device 500 prepares a table for controlling the variation of the symbols in the special figure 1 display 51 (S1016). Subsequently, the symbol fluctuation control process related to the special figure 1 display 51 is executed (S1017).

  Further, the game control device 500 prepares a table for controlling the variation of symbols in the special figure 2 display 52 (S1018). Subsequently, the symbol variation control process related to the special figure 2 display 52 is executed (S1019).

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the start port switch monitoring process in the special figure game process described above will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the start port switch monitoring process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  When the start port switch monitoring process is started, the game control device 500 first sets a start port winning effect command transmitted when a game ball wins the first start winning port 37 (start port 1). Is prepared (S1101). Further, a table is prepared for setting information on hold due to the winning of a game ball in the first start winning opening 37 (S1102).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 executes a special-purpose start port switch common process that is executed in common when a game ball has won the first start winning port 37 or the second starting winning port 38 (S1103). The details of the special figure start port switch common process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in the game control device 500, the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning device, movable member 38a of the second start winning port 38) is operating, that is, the movable member 38a of the second starting winning port 38 is a game. It is checked whether or not the ball is open so that a winning of a ball is possible (S1104). When the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (the result of S1105 is “Y”), the processing after S1108 is executed.

  On the other hand, when the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (the result of S1105 is “N”), the game control device 500 determines whether the number of fraudulent winnings at the second start winning award 38 is equal to or greater than the fraud determination number. It is checked (S1106), and it is determined whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud occurrence determination (S1107).

  The illegal winning will be described in detail. The second start winning port 38 cannot receive a game ball when the opening / closing member is closed, and can receive a game ball only when the opening / closing member is open. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, there is a high possibility that some abnormality or fraud has occurred, and when there is a game ball won in the closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. In the processes of S1106 and S1107, it is determined whether or not the number of illegal winnings counted in this way is equal to or greater than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value).

  When the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (the result of S1107 is “Y”), the game control device 500 determines that the game ball is won and invalidated at the second start winning opening 38, and the processing related to the special figure variable display game Is not executed, and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the number of fraudulent winnings is less than the number of fraud determinations (the result of S1107 is “N”), the game control device 500 prepares a table for setting a start opening winning effect command by the second starting winning opening 38 ( S1108). Further, a table for setting information on hold by the second start winning opening 38 is prepared (S1109), and a special figure start opening switch common process is executed (S1110). Thereafter, the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, the details of the special start port switch common process (S1103, S1110) in the above-described start port switch monitoring process will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the special-purpose start port switch common process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The special figure start port switch common processing is common when a signal is input from the start port 1 switch 37d or the start port 2 switch 38d because the game ball has won the first start winning port 37 or the second start winning port 38. Is executed.

  First, the game control device 500 checks whether or not a signal is input from a monitored start port switch (for example, the start port 1 switch 37d) among the start port 1 switch 37d and the start port 2 switch 38d (S1201). , S1202). If no signal is input from the start port switch to be monitored (the result of S1202 is “N”), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when a signal is input from the monitored start port switch (the result of S1202 is “Y”), the game control device 500 sets the start port winning flag corresponding to the monitored start port switch to the RWM. The data is saved in a predetermined area (S1203). Furthermore, the big hit random number extracted to the hard random number latch register corresponding to the monitoring target start port switch is loaded, and preparation for use in the subsequent processing is made (S1204).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 outputs information related to the number of times of winning at the start winning opening corresponding to the start opening switch to be monitored, that is, the number of times output to the management device outside the gaming machine 1 (starting opening The number of signal outputs) is loaded (S1205). Then, it is updated by adding 1 to the loaded value, and it is checked whether or not the start port signal output count overflows (S1206, S1207).

  When the start port signal output count does not overflow (the result of S1207 is “N”), the game control device 500 sets the updated start port signal output count value in the start port signal output count area of the RWM. Save (S1208).

  After the processing of S1208 is completed, or when the number of times of start port signal output overflows (result of S1207 is “Y”), the game control device 500 determines the update target characteristics corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored. It is checked whether the figure holding (starting memory) number is less than the upper limit value (S1209, S1210).

  When the special figure hold number is less than the upper limit value (the result of S1210 is “Y”), the game control device 500 sets information corresponding to the winning detected by the start port switch. Specifically, first, 1 is added to the number of special figure hold to be updated (for example, the special figure 1 hold number) and updated (S1211). Further, the address of the random number saving area corresponding to the updated number of special figure hold is calculated (S1212).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 prepares a decoration special figure holding number command. The decoration special figure reservation number command is composed of a MODE part and an ACTION part. Specifically, the game control device 500 first prepares a decoration special figure hold number command (MODE) for the monitored start port switch (S1213), and loads the jackpot symbol random number of the monitored start port switch. (A big hit symbol random number is extracted) (S1214). Further, a decoration special figure hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared (S1215). Then, a command setting process for setting the prepared special figure reservation number command is executed (S1216).

  Next, the game control device 500 saves the big hit random number in the RWM random number save area (S1217), and further saves the corresponding big hit symbol random number in the RWM random number save area (S1218). Subsequently, the corresponding variation pattern random number 1 is extracted, and the extracted value is saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (S1219). Similarly, the corresponding variation pattern random number 2 is extracted, and the extracted value is saved in the random number save area of the RWM (S1220). Further, the corresponding variation pattern random number 3 is extracted, and the extracted value is saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (S1221). The fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are used, for example, to set the first and second half fluctuation patterns individually or to execute a specific effect.

  Here, a fluctuation pattern random number (fluctuation) for determining a fluctuation pattern (including the execution time of the fluctuation display game in various fluctuation and non-reach fluctuation display) in the special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 1 or special figure 2) The patterns 1 to 3) are updated by the game control program, unlike the patterns updated by the software of the random number generation circuit such as the jackpot symbol random number. Note that the update of the variation pattern random number is not limited to being performed by the game control program, but may be performed by hardware or software of the random number generation circuit.

  Then, the game control device 500 loads the jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the monitored start port switch saved in the RWM in the process of S1218, and uses the loaded value in the special figure hold information determination process described later. (S1222). Finally, a special figure hold information determination process is executed (S1223), and the result related information (game result information) corresponding to the start memory is determined before the start timing of the special figure variable display game based on each start memory. After performing the pre-reading process, the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the number of special figure hold is not less than the upper limit value (the result of S1210 is “N”), the game control device 500 checks whether or not the start port switch to be monitored is the start port 1 switch 37d. (S1230, S1231). When the monitoring target is the start port 1 switch 37d (the result of S1231 is “Y”), a decoration special figure reservation number command (overflow command) is prepared (S1232), and command setting processing is executed (S1233).

  On the other hand, when the monitoring target is not the start port 1 switch 37d (the result of S1231 is “N”) or when the command setting process of S1233 is completed, the game control device 500 performs the special-purpose start port switch common process. finish.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, details of the special figure routine process (S1009) in the special figure game process (FIG. 10) described above will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the special figure normal processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game control device 500 first checks whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) is 0 (S1301, S1302).

  When the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (the result of S1302 is “Y”), the game control device 500 checks whether or not the first start memory number (special figure 1 hold number) is 0 ( S1303, S1304). In this way, the special figure 2 holding number check (S1301) is performed before the special figure 1 holding number check (S1303), so that the special figure 2 advantageous to the player over the special figure 1 variable display game is obtained. The variable display game is preferentially executed.

  Further, when the special figure 1 holding number is 0 (the result of S1304 is “Y”), the game control device 500 checks whether or not the customer waiting demonstration has already been started (S1305, S1306). If the customer waiting demo has not started, that is, if it has not been started (the result of S1306 is “N”), a customer waiting demo flag is set in the customer waiting demo flag area (S1307). Subsequently, a command setting process for preparing a customer waiting demo command is executed (S1308).

  On the other hand, if the customer waiting demo has already started (the result of S1306 is “Y”), the gaming control device 500 has already set the customer waiting demo flag in the customer waiting demo flag area, and the customer waiting demo. Since the command has already been transmitted to the effect control device 550, the processing from S1309 is executed.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process (S1309). Specifically, a process of setting a processing number “0” related to the special figure routine processing, a flag (big prize opening fraud monitoring information) for defining a big prize opening fraud monitoring period, and the like in the table is executed. Thereafter, the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, the game control device 500 executes the special figure variation display game when the special figure 2 hold number is not 0 (the result of S1302 is “N”), that is, the game ball has won the second start winning opening 38. If so, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 is executed (S1310). Then, a special-fluctuation changing process transition setting process (special figure 2) for preparing a table (for the second special-figure) for shifting to the special-figure changing process is executed (S1311). Specifically, in the table, the special figure game process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process, the information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, the test signal relating to the change of the second special figure, and the special figure 2 display Information for controlling the special figure 2 fluctuation display game in the device 52 (for example, a flag relating to the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52, the initial value of the timer of the blinking period of the special figure 2 display 52, etc.), etc. Execute the process. Thereafter, the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  In addition, the game control device 500 executes the special figure variation display game when the special figure 1 holding number is not 0 (the result of S1304 is “N”), that is, the game ball is won at the first start winning opening 37. If so, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 is executed (S1312). Details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 in S1312 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, the game control device 500 executes a special figure changing process transition setting process (special figure 1) for preparing a table (for the first special figure) for shifting to the special figure changing process (S1313). Specifically, in the table, the special figure game process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process, the information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, the test signal relating to the fluctuation of the first special figure, and the special figure 1 display Information for controlling the special figure 1 fluctuation display game in the device 51 (for example, a flag related to the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51, the initial value of the timer of the blinking period of the special figure 1 display 51, etc.), etc. To do. Thereafter, the special figure routine processing is terminated.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing 1]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 (S1312) in the special figure usual process (FIG. 13) described above will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 is a process performed at the start of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game.

  First, the game control device 500 executes a big hit flag 1 setting process for setting off-line information or big hit information to the big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the special figure 1 variable display game is a big hit (S1401). .

  Next, the game control device 500 executes a special figure 1 stop symbol setting process related to the setting of the first special figure stop symbol (special figure 1 stop symbol) (S1402). Details of the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, the game control device 500 saves a test signal corresponding to the first special figure stop symbol number (special figure 1 stop symbol) (S1403). Subsequently, the stop symbol pattern information set by the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (S1404).

  Next, the game control device 500 loads and prepares the special figure 1 fluctuation flag (fluctuating flag) (S1405), and saves the special figure 1 fluctuation flag in the fluctuation symbol determination flag area of the RWM (S1406).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 prepares a table for the special figure 1 for setting information regarding the variation pattern (S1407), and executes a special figure information setting process for setting the special figure information (S1408). Subsequently, among the variation modes in the special figure 1 variation display game, the latter half variation pattern setting process for setting the latter half variation pattern is executed (S1409), and the variation pattern setting process for setting the first half variation pattern is performed (S1410).

  Thereafter, the game control device 500 executes a variation start information setting process for setting information for starting the special figure 1 fluctuation display game (S1411), and ends the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1.

  Note that the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 (S1310) for executing the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed in the same procedure. Specifically, the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process is executed in the process of S1402. Also, the special figure 1 stop symbol number becomes the special figure 2 stop symbol number in the process of S1403, and the special figure 1 fluctuation flag becomes the special figure 2 fluctuation flag in the processes of S1405 and S1406. Furthermore, the table for special figure 1 becomes the table for special figure 2 in the processing of S1407.

[Special figure 1 stop symbol setting process]
Next, details of the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (S1402) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (FIG. 14) described above will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process according to the first embodiment of this invention. The special figure 1 stop symbol setting process is a process of setting a stop symbol in the special figure 1 variable display game.

  The game control device 500 first checks whether or not the big hit information is saved in the big hit flag 1 (S1501), thereby determining whether or not the result of the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed is a big hit. (S1502). When the result of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game to be executed is a big hit (the result of S1502 is “Y”), a big hit symbol table for determining the big hit symbol of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is set (S1503). . In the jackpot symbol table, information such as determination values of jackpot symbol random numbers and stop symbol numbers corresponding to the determination values are defined.

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 loads a jackpot symbol random number from the random number save area of the RWM (S1504), and obtains a stop symbol number corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number (S1505). Furthermore, the stop symbol number at the time of the big hit acquired in the first special symbol stop symbol area is saved (S1506).

  Next, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the operation mode of the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning prize port 38 is in the winning easy state, that is, whether or not the electric power support is in progress (S1507). When the power transmission support is in progress (the result of S1507 is “Y”), the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is a high probability probability change mode (see FIG. 7) or a low probability time reduction mode (see FIG. 7). is there. Therefore, a special figure 1 big hit stop symbol information table at the time of high probability and short time is prepared (S1508).

  On the other hand, in the game control device 500, when the operation mode of the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is in the non-winning easy state, that is, when the electric power support is not being performed (the result of S1507 is “N”), the special figure change Since the winning probability of the display game is the low probability normal mode (see FIG. 7), a special figure 1 big hit stop symbol information table at the low probability is prepared (S1509).

  When the special symbol 1 big hit stop symbol information table is prepared (S1508 or S1509), the game control device 500 performs a stop symbol information setting process for setting stop symbol information corresponding to the first special symbol stop symbol (big hit symbol). Execute (S1510). In the stop symbol information setting process, in addition to the information regarding the stop symbol, information regarding probability variation, information regarding the number of rounds, and the like are set. Details of the stop symbol information setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When it is determined that the big hit flag 1 is not big hit (the result of S1502 is “N”), the game control device 500 does not execute the processing of S1503 to S1510, and the first special figure stop pattern of the RWM. The stop symbol number at the time of deviation is saved in the area (S1511). Then, the symbol number of the symbol data at the time of disconnection is acquired, and the acquired symbol number is saved in the symbol information area of the RWM as stop symbol information (S1512).

  Subsequently, after setting the stop symbol information at the time of big hit or loss, the game control device 500 sets the decoration special command command table (S1513). The decoration special view command is a command for specifying the type of jackpot, and includes, for example, information that a jackpot occurs at 15R probability variable jackpot A.

  Next, the game control device 500 acquires a decoration special figure command (ACTION) corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information (S1514), and acquires a decoration special figure 1 command (MODE) (S1515). Then, these acquired commands are saved in the decoration special figure command area of the RWM (S1516). Finally, the jackpot symbol random number saving area for RWM special figure 1 is cleared to 0 (S1517), and the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process is terminated.

  The special figure 2 stop symbol setting process is also executed in the same procedure as the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process. Specifically, the jackpot flag 2 is set in the process of S1501, and the jackpot symbol table of Special Figure 2 is set in the process of S1503. Also, the special figure 1 stop symbol area becomes the special figure 2 stop symbol area in the processing of S1506 and S1511, the decorative special figure 1 command (MODE) becomes the decorative special figure 2 command (MODE) in the processing of S1515, and the processing of S1517. The jackpot symbol random number saving area changes from special figure 1 to special figure 2.

[Stop symbol information setting process]
Next, details of the stop symbol information setting process (S1510) in the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process (FIG. 15) described above will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of stop symbol information setting processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. In the stop symbol information setting process, a table for determining a stop symbol at the time of big hit is set according to the gaming state, and information necessary for executing the special gaming state after the big hit is set.

  When the setting of the jackpot stop symbol information table is completed (S1508 or S1509), the game control apparatus 500 acquires symbol information corresponding to the stop symbol number and saves the symbol information in the symbol information area (S1601).

Subsequently, the game control device 500 acquires a probability variation determination flag corresponding to the stop symbol number, and saves the probability variation determination flag in the probability variation determination flag area (S1602). Information such as the presence / absence, type, number of times, etc. of ordinary power support is set in the probability variation determination flag. The probability variation determination flag is used in a jackpot end process (FIG. 19) described later.
Next, the game control device 500 acquires the round number upper limit information corresponding to the stopped symbol number, and saves the round number upper limit information in the round number upper limit information area (S1603).

  Further, the game control device 500 acquires the special winning opening release information corresponding to the stop symbol number, and saves the special winning opening release information in the special winning opening release information area (S1604).

  Then, the game control device 500 clears the currently saved normal power support state switching information (S1605).

[Special figure display processing]
Next, the details of the special figure display process (S1011) in the special figure game process (FIG. 10) described above will be described. FIG. 17A is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the first half of the special figure display processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 17B is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the latter half of the special figure display processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game control device 500 first loads the jackpot flag 2 set in the RWM jackpot flag 2 area when the special figure 2 variable display game is a jackpot (S1701), and clears the jackpot flag2 area (S1702). .

  Next, the game control device 500 checks the loaded jackpot flag 2 (S1703) and determines whether or not it is a jackpot (S1704). If it is determined that the game is a big hit (the result of S1704 is “Y”), the RWM big hit flag 1 area is cleared (S1710). Further, a signal relating to the start of the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) of the special figure 2 variable display game is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (S1711). The signal related to the start of the special figure 2 big hit includes turning on the condition device operating signal, turning on the accessory continuous operating device operating signal, and turning on the special symbol 2 hit signal.

  On the other hand, the game control device 500 checks the big hit flag 2 and determines that the big hit flag 2 is not a big hit (the result of S1704 is “N”), and loads the big hit flag 1 set in the RWM big hit flag 1 area. (S1705). When the big hit flag 1 is set in the big hit flag 1 area, the special figure 1 variable display game is a big hit. Further, the RWM jackpot flag 1 area is cleared (S1706).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 checks the loaded jackpot flag 1 (S1707) and determines whether or not it is a jackpot (S1708). If it is determined that the game is a big hit (the result of S1708 is “Y”), a signal relating to the start of the big hit (special figure 1 big hit) of the special figure 1 variable display game is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM ( S1709). The signal related to the start of the special figure 1 big hit, as in the case of the special figure 2 big hit, turn on the condition device operation signal, turn on the accessory continuous operation device operation signal, Or turning it on.

  Then, the game control device 500 sets the round number upper limit value table when the process of saving the test signal related to the special figure 1 jackpot (S1709) or the process of saving the test signal related to the special figure 2 jackpot (S1711) is completed. (S1712).

  Next, the game control device 500 acquires the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit information, and saves the round number upper limit value in the round number upper limit area of the RWM (S1713). Subsequently, a round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired, and the round LED pointer is saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (S1714).

  Thus, the round number upper limit value and the round LED pointer are defined on the round number upper limit value table.

  Next, the game control device 500 prepares a probability information command corresponding to information in which the probability that the hit result is the normal probability state (low probability state) in the general map variable display game and the special map variable display game (S1715). ), Command setting processing is executed (S1716).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 loads the symbol information indicating the stopped symbol of the currently executing special symbol variation display game from the RWM, prepares a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (S1717), and executes command setting processing. (S1718). Since the output fanfare differs depending on the type of jackpot (for example, 15R probability variation jackpot and 2R probability variation jackpot), the corresponding fanfare command is set to be transmitted to the effect control device 550.

  After that, the game control device 500 loads and prepares a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol information related to the decoration special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 48 from the decoration special figure command area of the RWM (S1719). Then, a command setting process for the decoration special figure command is executed (S1720).

  Next, the game control device 500 loads the special prize opening information, saves a signal corresponding to the special prize opening information in the external information output data area of the RWM, and changes the normal figure display game and special figure fluctuation. A signal corresponding to the probability state of the winning result in the display game is also saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (S1721).

  Further, the game control device 500 sets a big hit fanfare time corresponding to the big prize opening information (S1722), and saves the big hit fanfare time in the special game processing timer area (S1723).

  After that, the game control device 500 resets the illegal winning port illegal winning number area where the illegal winning number to the special winning opening is saved (S1724), and sets the illegal winning period illegal monitoring period flag area to the illegal winning period illegal monitoring period flag area. Save (S1725).

  Then, the game control device 500 executes the fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1 for shifting to the fanfare / interval process (S1726), and ends the special figure display process. In the fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1, the process number “3” corresponding to the fanfare / interval process is set in the special-figure game process, information indicating various states is set, and the jackpot end process (FIG. 19). In step S2208, the variation pattern distribution information saved in the variation pattern distribution information area is cleared (cleared to 0).

  Here, as information indicating various states, for example, a signal indicating that the gaming state for output is a special gaming state (a big hit state) on the external information terminal, a general map variation display game, and a special diagram variation display game A test signal indicating that the probability of a winning result is a normal probability state (low probability state), information on clearing the number of winning prizes in the big winning mouth fraud monitoring period, clearing the number of rounds in the special gaming state Information relating to the display, information indicating that the gaming state display LED (error indicator 58) relating to the display of the high probability state is turned off, and information indicating that the probability of the hit result in the normal fluctuation display game is the normal probability state (low probability state) Information for turning off the game state display LED (error indicator 58) related to the display of the high probability state that is turned on when the power failure is restored, information for controlling the special figure variation display game (for example, the special figure fluctuation display game) Information that sets the probability of hitting results to be a normal probability state (low probability state), and the probability of hitting results in a normal map change display game or a special figure change display game that is output to the effect control device 550 when a power failure is restored For example, information indicating that the normal probability state (low probability state) or information on clearing the number of remaining time reduction fluctuations after a big hit).

  On the other hand, the game control device 500 checks the big hit flag 1 and determines that the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (the result of S1708 is “N”), and determines whether or not the gaming state is a short-time state (S1730). . When the gaming state is the short-time state, when a predetermined number of games is digested, the game state transitions to another gaming state, so that it is necessary to perform a process for managing the number of times the game has been digested.

  When the gaming state is in the short-time state (the result of S1730 is “Y”), the gaming control device 500 has completed one time of the special figure variation display game in which the result is out of order. Update (S1731).

  Then, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the number of time reduction fluctuations updated in the process of S1731 is 0 (S1732). If the time shortening variation count is 0 (the result of S1732 is “Y”), the time reduction state ends in this special figure variation display game, so a probability information command at the time shortening end time is prepared ( S1733), command setting processing is executed (S1734). Then, since the normal state becomes a non-winning easy state (no ordinary power support), the support state switching information is cleared (S1735), and the gaming state is shifted to the normal state to execute the special figure normal processing. Therefore, the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 is executed (S1736), and the special figure display process is terminated. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 2, various flags and parameters necessary for transitioning the gaming state from the short-time state to the normal state are set.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is not in the short-time state, that is, when the gaming state is in the certain change state or the normal state (the result of S1730 is “N”), or when the next special figure variation display game is also in the short-time state (in S1732). When the result is “N”), the game control device 500 determines whether or not there is support state switching information in the probability variation determination flag (S1737).

  Next, when there is support status switching information in the probability variation determination flag (the result of S1737 is “Y”), the game control device 500 starts this special status after the support status switching information and the general power support status have started. The number of games up to the figure variation display game is checked (S1738).

  Then, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the current special figure fluctuation display game is the switching timing for switching the general power support state (S1739). If the current special figure fluctuation display game is the switching timing (the result of S1739 is “Y”), the game control device 500 executes a support state switching setting process for switching the general power support state (S1740). Further, the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 is executed in order to execute the special figure normal process without changing the gaming state (S1741), and the special figure displaying process is terminated. Details of the support state switching setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  When there is no support state switching information in the probability variation determination flag (eg, the result of S1737 is “N”), such as when the gaming state is a normal state, the game control device 500 maintains the current gaming state, so the current game In order to execute the special figure normal process in the state, the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 is executed (S1741), and the special figure display process is ended.

  Also, even if the probability variation change determination flag includes support state switching information, if the current special figure variation display game is not at the switching timing (the result of S1739 is “N”), the game control device 500 shifts the game state. In order to execute the special figure normal process without executing the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (S1741), the special figure display process is terminated.

[Support status switching setting process]
Next, details of the support state switching setting process (S1740) in the special figure display process (FIG. 17) described above will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of support state switching setting processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the support state is switched from the high support state to the medium support state (S1801).

  When switching to the medium support state (the result of S1801 is “Y”), the game control device 500 displays the normal high probability / general power support flag (medium support) in the normal game mode flag area of the RWM. State) is saved (S1802). In the common figure high probability / general power support flag (medium support state), information indicating that the probability per common figure is high and the common figure state is the medium support state is set.

  Next, the game control device 500 saves the probability information command in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery of the RWM as a command to be transmitted to the effect control device 550 at the time of power failure recovery (S1803). In the probability information command at this time, the usual gaming state is set to the high probability state, and the support state is set to the medium support state.

  Then, the game control device 500 prepares a probability information command for switching the support state from the high support state to the medium support state (S1804), executes the command setting process (S1808), and ends the support state switch setting process.

  On the other hand, when it is not switching to the medium support state, that is, when switching from the medium support state to the high support state (result of S1801 is “N”), the game control device 500 performs the above-described S1802 to S1804. In the processing, the middle support is replaced with high support, and the high support is replaced with medium support.

  Specifically, the game control device 500 saves the normal high probability / normal power support flag (high support state) in the normal game mode flag area of the RWM (S1805). In the general map high probability / general power support flag (high support state), information that the probability per base map is high and the general map state is high support state is set.

  Next, the game control device 500 saves the probability information command in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery of the RWM as a command to be transmitted to the effect control device 550 at the time of power failure recovery (S1806). In the probability information command at this time, the usual gaming state is set to a high probability state, and the support state is set to a high support state.

  Then, the game control device 500 prepares a probability information command for switching the support state from the medium support state to the high support state (S1807), further executes a command setting process (S1808), and ends the support state switch setting process To do.

[Big hits end processing]
Next, the details of the big hit end process (S1015) in the special figure game process (FIG. 10) described above will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for jackpot end processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. In the big hit end process, a game state is set after the big hit state ends.

  The game control device 500 first loads the probability variation determination flag stored in the probability variation determination flag area (S1901), and executes a jackpot end setting process based on the probability variation determination flag (S1903 to S1906).

  When the probability variation determination flag is set to “short-time state / high support state”, the game control device 500 executes the jackpot end setting process 1 (S1903). Details of the jackpot end setting process 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the probability variation determination flag is set to “short-time state / medium support state”, the game control device 500 executes the jackpot end setting process 2 (S1904). Details of the jackpot end setting process 2 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the probability variation determination flag is set to “high probability state / high support state”, the game control device 500 executes the jackpot end setting process 3 (S1905). Details of the jackpot end setting process 3 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the probability variation determination flag is set to “high probability state / medium support state”, the game control device 500 executes the jackpot end setting process 4 (S1906). Details of the jackpot end setting process 4 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the big hit end setting process ends, the game control device 500 prepares a probability information command corresponding to the probability variation determination flag (S1907). And the command setting process for transmitting a probability information command to the production | presentation control apparatus 550 is performed (S1908).

  And the game control apparatus 500 performs the special figure normal process transfer process 3 for performing a special figure normal process (S1909), and complete | finishes a big hit end process.

  As described above, the gaming state after the big hit ends is assigned to any one of the four gaming states of the high support short state, the medium support short state, the high support high probability state, and the medium support high probability state. By setting the normal power support state after the big hit is divided into a high support state or a medium support state from the beginning, it is possible to set so that a support state switching pattern can be predicted later. For example, when the initial state is the high support state, the high support ratio during the support state period may be set to be high.

  Further, when the gaming state after the big hit is a high probability state, the power support state may be set to the high support state without setting the medium support state. In other words, when the gaming state after the big hit ends in a high probability state, the aforementioned big hit end setting process 3 is always executed.

[Big jackpot end setting 1]
Next, the details of the jackpot end setting process 1 (S1903) in the jackpot end process (FIG. 19) will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of jackpot end setting processing 1 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The jackpot end setting process 1 is a process for setting information necessary for shifting the gaming state after the jackpot end to the high support time short state.

  The game control device 500 first installs support state switching information corresponding to the jackpot symbol number (S2001). Here, in the support status switching information, the time reduction variation that is executed until the support status switches from the high support status to the medium support status after the game status after the big hit ends becomes the time saving status and the time reduction variation starts. Includes the number of times.

  Next, the game control device 500 saves in the external information output data area in order to transmit a signal related to the start of the short time state to a game hall internal management device (not shown) (S2002). At this time, a signal that makes it possible to distinguish the support state (high support, medium support) may be saved in the external information output data area. Further, a signal related to the start of the short-time state is saved in the test signal output data area in order to transmit it to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 591 (S2003). Further, in order to display the number of the time reduction state in the game state display number display area (not shown), the time reduction number is saved in the game state display number area (S2004).

  Then, the game control device 500 saves the normal high probability / normal power support flag (high support state) in the normal game mode flag area (S2005). Further, a low probability / short time (with support) flag is saved in the special game mode flag area (S2006), and a probability information command (short time, high support) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (S2007). Finally, the number of hourly fluctuations (100 times) is set in the time reduction fluctuation number area (S2008), and the jackpot end setting process 1 is terminated.

[Big hit end setting process 2]
Next, details of the jackpot end setting process 2 (S1904) in the jackpot end process (FIG. 19) described above will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of jackpot end setting processing 2 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The jackpot end setting process 2 is a process for setting information necessary for shifting the gaming state after the jackpot end to the medium support time short state.

  The game control device 500 first sets support state switching information corresponding to the jackpot symbol number (S2101). Here, in the support status switching information, the time reduction variation that is executed until the support status switches from the medium support status to the high support status after the game status after the big hit ends becomes the time saving status and the time reduction variation starts. Includes the number of times.

  Next, the game control device 500 saves in the external information output data area in order to transmit a signal related to the start of the short time state to a game hall internal management device (not shown) (S2102). At this time, a signal that makes it possible to distinguish the support state (high support, medium support) may be saved in the external information output data area. Further, a signal related to the start of the short-time state is saved in the test signal output data area in order to transmit it to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 591 (S2103). Further, in order to display the time-short state number in the game state display number display area (not shown), the time-short number is saved in the game state display number area (S2104).

  Then, the game control device 500 saves the ordinary high probability / ordinary power support flag (medium support state) in the ordinary game mode flag area (S2105). Further, a low probability / short time (with support) flag is saved in the special game mode flag area (S2106), and a probability information command (short time, medium support) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (S2107). Finally, the number of hourly fluctuations (100 times) is set in the time reduction fluctuation number area (S2108), and the jackpot end setting process 2 ends.

[Big jackpot end setting 3]
Next, details of the jackpot end setting process 3 (S1905) in the jackpot end process (FIG. 19) described above will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of jackpot end setting processing 3 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The jackpot end setting process 3 is a process for setting information necessary for shifting the gaming state after the jackpot end to the high support probability changing state.

  The game control device 500 first sets support state switching information corresponding to the jackpot symbol number (S2201). Here, the support state switching information is executed after the game state after the big hit ends in a high probability state (probability variation state) and the time reduction variation starts, and then the support state is switched from the high support state to the medium support state. The number of time reduction fluctuations to be performed is included.

  Next, the game control device 500 saves a signal related to the start of the high probability state in the external information output data area in order to transmit it to the game hall internal management device (not shown) (S2202). At this time, a signal that makes it possible to distinguish the support state (high support, medium support) may be saved in the external information output data area. Further, a signal related to the start of the high probability state is saved in the test signal output data area in order to transmit it to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 591 (S2203). Further, in order to display a high probability state number in a game state display number display area (not shown), the high probability state number is saved in the game state display number area (S2204).

  Then, the game control apparatus 500 saves the normal high probability / normal power support flag (high support state) in the normal game mode flag area in order to shift to the high probability state (S2205). Further, a high probability / short time (with support) flag is saved in the special game mode flag area (S2206), and a probability information command (high probability, high support) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (S2207). Finally, since the high probability state continues until the next big hit, the time shortening variation frequency area is reset (S2208), and the big hit end setting process 3 is ended.

  When the gaming state after the big hit ends becomes a high probability state (probability variation state), the support state may not be the medium support state. That is, if the gaming state after the big hit is set to the high support probability changing state, the high support state may be maintained until the probability changing state is ended thereafter.

[Big hit end setting process 4]
Next, details of the jackpot end setting process 4 (S1906) in the jackpot end process (FIG. 19) described above will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of jackpot end setting processing 4 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The jackpot end setting process 4 is a process for setting information necessary for shifting the gaming state after the jackpot end to the medium support probability changing state.

  First, the game control device 500 can install support state switching information corresponding to the jackpot symbol number (S2301). Here, the support status switching information is executed until the support status changes from the medium support status to the high support status after the gaming status after the big hit ends becomes a high probability status (probability variation status) and the time reduction variation starts. The number of time reduction fluctuations to be performed is included.

  Next, the game control device 500 saves a signal related to the start of the high probability state in the external information output data area in order to transmit it to the game hall internal management device (not shown) (S2302). At this time, a signal that makes it possible to distinguish the support state (high support, medium support) may be saved in the external information output data area. Further, a signal related to the start of the high probability state is saved in the test signal output data area in order to transmit it to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 591 (S2303). Further, in order to display a high probability state number in a game state display number display area (not shown), the high probability state number is saved in the game state display number area (S2304).

  Then, the game control device 500 saves the normal high probability / general power support flag (medium support state) in the normal game mode flag area in order to shift to the high probability state (S2305). Further, a high probability / short time (with support) flag is saved in the special game mode flag area (S2306), and a probability information command (high probability, medium support) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (S2307). Finally, since the high probability state continues until the next big hit, the time shortening variation frequency area is reset (S2308), and the big hit end setting process 4 is ended.

  The above is description of the process for performing a special figure fluctuation display game. Next, a process for executing the universal map display game will be described.

[Normal game processing]
Next, details of the general game process (S909) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) described above will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the usual game process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the ordinary game process, the input of the ordinary figure start gate 34 is monitored, the entire process related to the ordinary figure variation display game is controlled, and the display of the ordinary figure is set.

  The game control device 500 first executes a gate switch monitoring process for monitoring a winning of a game ball to the gate switch 34a (S2401). In the gate switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins the usual figure starting gate 34, a winning random number for determining the winning of the usual figure changing display game is extracted.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes a general power winning switch monitoring process (S2402). In the general electric winning switch monitoring process, the count number of the starting port 2 switch 38d provided in the second starting winning port 38, that is, the number of game balls won in the second starting winning port 38 is monitored.

  Next, the game control device 500 updates the usual game process timer by subtracting 1 and checks whether or not the game process timer has expired (S2403). Then, it is determined whether or not the usual game process timer has expired (S2404).

  When it is determined that the usual game process timer has expired (the result of S2404 is “Y”), the game control device 500 refers to the usual game to be branched to the process corresponding to the usual game process number. The sequence branch table is set in the register (S2405).

  The game control device 500 further acquires the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the usual game process number using the usual game sequence branch table (S2406). Then, after the process corresponding to the usual game process number is completed, the return address as the return destination is saved in the stack area (S2407). Thereafter, a process corresponding to the usual game process number is executed (S2408).

  When the usual game process number is “0” (the result of S2408 is “0”), the game control device 500 executes the usual figure usual process (S2409). The usual figure normal process monitors the start of fluctuation of the usual figure fluctuation display game, performs lottery of the result of the usual figure fluctuation display game, and sets information necessary for performing the process during the usual figure fluctuation. Note that details of the routine processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the usual game process number is “1” (the result of S2408 is “1”), the game control device 500 executes the usual figure changing process (S2410). In the process of changing the ordinary map, information necessary for performing the process of displaying the ordinary map is set.

  When the usual game process number is “2” (the result of S2408 is “2”), the game control device 500 executes the usual figure display process (S2411). If the game result of the normal map change display game is a win, the processing during the normal map display is a setting of the opening time of the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 according to the general power support state, Set the information necessary to do Details of the processing for displaying a normal map will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the usual game process number is “3” (the result of S2408 is “3”), the game control device 500 executes the process during the usual figure (S2412). The process for hitting the base map is a process for determining whether or not the hit of the base map fluctuation display game is completed, and setting information necessary for performing the baseball remaining ball process. The details of the process during the normal hitting will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the usual game process number is “4” (the result of S2408 is “4”), the game control device 500 executes the ordinary electric ball remaining ball process (S2413). The baseball remaining ball process is a process for setting the time for the remaining balls in the second start winning opening 38 to be discharged, or the end of the baseball figure if the round of the baseball fluctuation display game is the final round. Set information necessary for processing.

  When the usual game process number is “5” (the result of S2408 is “5”), the game control device 500 executes the end process per usual figure (S2414). In the usual figure end processing, information necessary for performing the usual figure usual process (S2409) is set.

  When the process corresponding to each process number is completed, the game control device 500 prepares a table for controlling the fluctuation of the general-purpose display 53 (S2415), and executes the symbol fluctuation control process in the general-purpose display 53. (S2416).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the usual game process timer has not expired (the result of S2404 is “N”), the game control apparatus 500 executes the processes after S2415.

[Usually normal processing]
Next, the details of the usual figure normal process (S2409) in the above-mentioned usual figure game process (FIG. 24) will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a routine for ordinary processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the game control device 500 checks whether or not the number of reserved drawings is 0 (S2501). Then, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved drawings is 0 (S2502). If the number of pending orders is 0 (the result of S2502 is “Y”), the usual routine transition setting is set so that the routine routine is executed in the routine game process of the timer interruption process to be executed next. Process 1 is executed (S2503). Thereafter, the normal processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, the game control apparatus 500 determines whether or not the current usual figure probability is high when the number of usual figure holds is not zero (the result of S2502 is “N”) (S2504). If the current normal probability is high (the result of S2504 is “Y”), a hit random number is loaded from the RWM random number save area and prepared (S2505). Further, a lower limit determination value for hit determination when the normal probability is high is set (S2506).

  The game control device 500 then checks whether or not the value of the hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value, that is, the value of the hit random number loaded in the processing of S2505 is the lower limit value of the hit determination value of the hit random number. It is checked whether it is less than (S2507). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value (S2508).

  When the value of the hit random number is not less than the lower limit determination value (the result of S2508 is “N”), that is, when the value of the hit random number is greater than or equal to the lower limit determination value, An upper limit determination value is set when the resulting probability is a high probability state (S2509).

  The game control device 500 checks whether or not the value of the hit random number is larger than the upper limit determination value, that is, the value of the hit random number read in the processing of S2505 is larger than the upper limit value of the hit determination value of the hit random number. It is checked whether it is larger (S2510). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the hit random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (S2511).

  When the value of the hit random number is not larger than the upper limit determination value, that is, when the value of the hit random number is equal to or smaller than the upper limit determination value (the result of S2511 is “N”), the game control device 500 enters the hit flag area of the RWM. The winning information is saved (S2512). Further, the stop symbol number at the time of hitting is set for the normal symbol stop symbol (S2513), and the processing after S2920 is executed.

  In addition, the game control device 500 determines that the value of the hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value (result of S2508 is “Y”) or the value of the hit random number is larger than the upper limit value (the result of S2511 is “ Y "), the shift information is saved in the hit flag area of the RWM (S2518). Furthermore, the stop symbol number at the time of hitting is set for the normal symbol stop symbol (S2519), and the processing after S2920 is executed.

  On the other hand, if the current normal probability is not high (the result of S2504 is “N”), the game control device 500 loads and prepares a random number from the RWM random number save area (S2514). A determination value for hit determination when the probability is in a low probability state is set (S2515). Then, it is checked whether or not the hit random number loaded in the process of S2514 matches the determination value set in the process of S2515 (S2516), and it is determined whether or not the hit random number and the determination value match. (S2517).

  When the winning random number matches the determination value (the result of S2517 is “Y”), the game control device 500 saves the winning information in the winning flag area (S2512). Further, the stop symbol number at the time of hitting is set for the normal symbol stop symbol (S2513), and the processing after S2920 is executed.

  Further, when the winning random number does not match the determination value (the result of S2517 is “N”), the game control device 500 saves the deviation information in the winning flag area (S2518). Further, the stop symbol number at the time of deviation is set as the normal symbol stop symbol (S2519), and the processing after S2920 is executed.

  Next, the game control device 500 clears the random number save area of the RWM to 0 (S2520). Then, the stop symbol number set by the processing of S2513 or S2519 is saved in the normal symbol stop symbol region in the normal symbol stop symbol region (S2521). Further, in order to transmit a signal corresponding to the general symbol stop symbol number to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 591, the signal corresponding to the general symbol stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (S2522). .

  Next, the game control device 500 shifts the winning random number save area (S2523), and clears the empty area after being shifted in the process of S2523 (S2524). Further, the number of usual orders held is decremented by 1 and updated (S2525).

  Next, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the ordinary power support is in progress (S2526). Specifically, it is determined whether the normal state is a high support state or a medium support state.

  When the game control device 500 is currently supporting ordinary power (the result of S2526 is “Y”), the game control device 500 changes the general-purpose display game according to the type of the general power support (medium support state or high support state). Time is set (S2527). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, 1.0 second is set for the high support state, and 9.9 seconds are set for the medium support state.

  On the other hand, if the power control is not being supported (the result of S2526 is “N”), the game control device 500 sets a time variation of the general-purpose variable display game when there is no power support (S2528). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, 10.0 seconds are set.

  Then, the game control device 500 saves the variation time set in the process of S2527 or S2528 in the usual game process timer area (S2529).

  Lastly, the game control device 500 executes the normal change processing transition setting process so that the normal change processing is executed in the normal game processing in the timer interrupt process to be executed next (S2530). Thereafter, the normal processing is terminated.

[Processing during normal map display]
Next, the details of the process for displaying a general map (S2411) in the general game process (FIG. 24) described above will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a normal map display process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The process for displaying the normal diagram is a process that is not executed until the stop time of the normal symbol in the normal map change display game has elapsed, and the opening time of the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 corresponding to the current general power support state. This is a process for determining (opening time of ordinary train).

  The game control device 500 first loads a hit flag from the hit flag area of the RWM (S2601), and clears the hit flag area (S2602). Then, the game control device 500 checks whether or not the normal figure fluctuation display game in which the normal symbol is stopped is a win based on the hit flag loaded in the processing of S2601 (S2603), and the normal figure fluctuation display game. It is determined whether or not is a win (S2604).

  The game control device 500 does not determine the normal power release time when the normal map change display game is not hit (the result of S2604 is “N”), and therefore executes the normal map normal process transition setting process 1 (S2605). . In the usual figure normal process transition setting process 1, the process number is set to 0 and saved in the usual figure game process number area. Then, the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the normal power fraud monitoring period flag area. When the normal map transition process setting process 1 ends, the normal chart display process ends.

  The game control device 500 confirms the general game mode flag (S2606) when the normal map change display game is won (the result of S2604 is “Y”), and determines whether or not the general power support is in progress. Determination is made (S2607). More specifically, the current normal state is specified based on the general power support flag set in the general game mode flag area.

  The game control device 500 determines whether or not the current normal state is the medium support state when the normal power support is in progress (the result of S2607 is “Y”) (S2608). When the current normal state is not the middle support state (the result of S2608 is “N”), that is, when the normal view state is the high support state, the high power support state is open (for example, 1.70 seconds). , See FIG. 5) (S2609). At this time, the number of times of opening / closing the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is also set (for example, three times, see FIG. 5). Further, 0 is set as a hit start pointer in the high support state (S2610).

  When the current normal state is the middle support state (result of S2608 is “Y”), the game control device 500 sets the normal power release time (for example, 0.12 seconds, see FIG. 5) of the middle support state. (S2611). Further, 4 is set as the hit start pointer in the medium support state (S2612).

  On the other hand, if the power control is not being supported (the result of S2607 is “N”), the game control device 500 sets a power open time without the power support (for example, 0.10 seconds, see FIG. 5). (S2613). Further, 4 is set as a hit start pointer when there is no ordinary power support (S2614).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 saves the value of the hit start pointer corresponding to the current normal state set in the processes of S2610, S2612, and S2614 in the normal process control pointer area per normal figure (S2615). Further, the normal power release time corresponding to the current normal state set in the processes of S2609, S2611, and S2613 is saved in the normal game process timer area (S2616).

  Lastly, the game control device 500 executes a process for setting a transition for a normal game to execute a process for a normal map (S2617), and ends the process for displaying a normal map. It should be noted that since the normal power release time is saved in the normal game processing timer area in the process of S2616, the normal hit processing is executed after the normal power release time has elapsed.

  Further, the normal process transition setting process (S2617) includes a process for opening the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38. Specifically, the ON data is saved in the normal power solenoid output data area, and the general power solenoid 38b is controlled so as to open the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning prize port 38. Then, when the normal power release time set in the process of S2616 has elapsed, the open / close member 38a of the second start winning prize port 38 shifts from the open state to the closed state by a general power operation transition setting process described later.

[Usual processing per map]
Next, the details of the process for hitting a normal figure (S2412) in the above-mentioned usual figure game process (FIG. 24) will be described. FIG. 27 is a flow chart showing a procedure of the normal hit processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The process for the normal map is a process for updating the process control pointer (0-4) for the normal map indicating the status of the normal map.

  First, the game control device 500 loads and prepares a mid-game process control pointer (S2701). Further, it is checked whether or not the normal process control pointer loaded in the process of S2701 is a value for ending the hit (S2702). Based on the check result in S2702, it is determined whether or not to end the win-win game display (S2703).

  If the game control device 500 does not end the game with the usual figure change display game (the result of S2703 is “N”), the game control apparatus 500 updates the value of the process control pointer during the game with 1 (S2704).

  After executing the process of S2704, or when the hitting of the normal variation display game ends (the result of S2703 is “Y”), the game control device 500 executes the general electric operation transition setting process (S2705). ), End the process during the normal map.

[Normal electric operation transition setting process]
Next, the details of the normal power operation transition setting process (S2705) in the above-described normal process (FIG. 27) will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a normal power operation transition setting process according to the first embodiment of this invention. In the ordinary power operation transition setting process, a process corresponding to the value of the process control pointer during the normal map is executed.

  The game control device 500 first executes a process according to the value of the mid-game process control pointer (S2801). Note that the value of the control pointer used for the determination in the process of S2801 is the value of the normal process control pointer loaded in the process of S2701 of FIG. At this time, 1 is added to the value of the process control pointer for normal maps stored in the process control pointer area for normal maps by the process of S2704 in FIG. 27, but the value used in the process of S2801 is This is the value before addition.

  When the value of the process control pointer during the normal game is 0 or 2 (the result of S2801 is “0” or “2”), the game control device 500 first opens and closes the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38. A wait time indicating the time for closing the image is set (S2802). Further, the wait time set in the process of S2802 is saved in the usual game process timer area (S2803).

  Then, the game control device 500 saves the OFF data in the power solenoid output data area in order to control the power solenoid 38b so as to close the open / close member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 (S2804). Then, the ordinary electric operation transition setting process is terminated. Since the process number is not updated and remains 3, the normal process is executed when the wait time elapses, and is updated by adding 1 to the normal process control pointer in the process of S2704 in FIG. The

  When the value of the process control pointer during the normal map is 1 or 3 (the result of S2801 is “1” or “3”), the game control device 500 opens the public power corresponding to the current general power support state. Time is set (S2805). Further, the normal power release time set in the process of S2805 is saved in the normal game process timer area (S2806).

  Then, the game control device 500 saves the ON data in the power solenoid output data area in order to control the power solenoid 38b so that the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is opened (S2807). Then, the ordinary electric operation transition setting process is terminated. Since the process number is not updated and remains 3, the normal process is executed when the normal power release time elapses, and the normal process control pointer is updated (+1) in the process of S2704 in FIG. Is done.

  Next, in the case where the value of the process control pointer during the normal figure is 4 (the result of S2801 is “4”), the game control device 500 ends the hit state and executes the ordinary electric ball remaining ball process. The process number is set to 4 (S2808). Further, the process number set in the process of S32808 is saved in the usual game process number area (S2809). Then, the ordinary power remaining ball processing time is set (S2810), and the ordinary power remaining ball processing time set in the processing of S2810 is saved in the normal game processing timer area (S2811). The power train remaining ball processing time is a time that is not counted as an illegal power train prize even if a winning to the second start winning port is detected when the opening / closing member 38a of the second starting winning port 38 is closed. .

  Finally, the game control device 500 saves the OFF data in the power solenoid output data area in order to control the power solenoid 38b so as to close the open / close member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 (S2812). ), The normal operation transition setting process is terminated.

  As described above, during the occurrence of the win-win game, it is possible to convert the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 from the closed state to the open state once according to the state (0.10 seconds). Or, 0.12 seconds × 1 time) or 3 times (1.70 seconds × 3 times), and when the respective releases are completed, the winning of the normal variable display game is ended.

  More specifically, when the number of times of opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning prize port 38 is one, the state is opened in the normal process transition setting process. Then, since the start value of the process control pointer during normal operation is 4 (S2612, S2614 in FIG. 26), the next process (normal power remaining) does not occur again in the general operation transition setting process. Processing for shifting to sphere processing) is executed.

  On the other hand, when the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is opened three times, the start value of the process control pointer for the normal map is changed to the open state in the normal process shift setting process. Since it is 0 (S2610 in FIG. 26), the process of shifting from the closed state to the open state is executed twice in the normal power operation transition setting process.

  The above is description of the process by the game control apparatus 500. FIG. Then, the process by the production | presentation control apparatus 550 is demonstrated.

[1st CPU main processing (production control device)]
Next, details of the main process executed by the effect control device 550 will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of main processing executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  When the main process microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 starts executing the main process, it first prohibits an interrupt (S2901). Next, the RAM 551a which is a work area is cleared to 0 (S2902). Then, CPU initialization processing is executed (S2903). Thereafter, initial values necessary for executing various processes are set in the RAM 551a (S2904), and random number initialization processing is executed (S2905). Subsequently, various interrupt timers for generating an interrupt at a predetermined timing (for example, 1 millisecond) are started (S2906). Then, an interrupt is permitted (S2907).

  Here, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 clears the WDT (watchdog timer) (S2908). The WDT is activated by the above-described CPU initialization process (S2903), and monitors whether the CPU is operating normally. If the WDT is not cleared after a certain period, the WDT times out and the CPU is reset.

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 detects an operation signal of the effect button 31 by the player, or executes a process according to the detected signal (S2909). Further, a game control command analysis process for analyzing the game control command received from the game control device 500 is executed (S2910).

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a test mode process (S2911). In the test mode process, an inspection command is received at the time of inspection at the time of shipment from the factory, and LED lighting or the like is inspected. Therefore, the test mode process is executed when the CPU is inspected at the time of factory shipment.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a 1st scene control process for controlling a scene (display content) to be displayed on the display device 48 based on the control command analyzed in the game control command analysis process (S2910). (S2912). Details of the 1st scene control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a gaming machine error monitoring process for monitoring occurrence of an abnormality in the gaming machine 1 (S2913). In addition to the abnormality related to the effect control device 550, when a command for instructing error notification is received from the game control device 500, a predetermined process such as alarm sound notification is executed.

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes effect command editing processing for editing a command to be transmitted to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 (S2914).

  Further, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a sound control process for controlling the sound output from the speaker 30 (S2915). Further, a decoration control process for controlling decoration devices such as LEDs (board decoration device 10d, frame decoration device 18d) is executed (S2916), and further, an effect device such as an electric accessory driven by a motor and a solenoid or movable illumination. A motor / SOL control process for controlling (board effect device 10f, frame effect device 18f) is executed (S2917).

  Finally, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 executes a random number update process for updating the random number (S2918), and returns to the process of S2908. Thereafter, the processing from S2908 to S2918 is repeated.

[2nd CPU main processing (production control device)]
Next, details of another main process executed by the effect control device 550 will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of main processing executed by the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 of the effect control device 550 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  When the execution of the main process is started, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 first executes a CPU initialization process (S3001). Then, the RAM 554a which is a work area is cleared to 0 (S3002), and initial values necessary for executing various processes are set in the RAM 554a (S3003). Then, a VDP initialization process for initializing a graphic processor that performs image processing is executed (S3004). Next, various interrupts such as a V blank interrupt are permitted (S3005).

  Further, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 executes initialization processing of various control processes (S3006). In the initialization process of various control processes, initialization of variables used in each control process executed in a normal game process (S3011) described later is performed. For example, the background of the video displayed on the display device 48 is initialized, or the arrangement of symbols is initialized. Then, screen drawing of the display device 48 is permitted (S3007).

  Thereafter, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 clears (initializes) the system cycle wait flag (S3008), and waits until the system cycle wait flag becomes 1 (S3009). Although the description of the system cycle wait flag is omitted, it is set to 1 when a predetermined process is completed in the V blank interrupt process.

  When the system cycle wait flag becomes 1 (the result of S3009 is “Y”), the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 determines whether the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 is operating normally. (Watchdog timer) is cleared (S3010). When a predetermined time elapses without clearing the WDT, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 is reset. Then, a normal game process of executing a decoration special figure variation display game or displaying various images is executed on the display device 48 (S3011), and the process returns to S3008. Thereafter, the processing from S3008 to S3011 is repeated.

[Normal game processing (2nd CPU)]
Next, details of the base game process (S3011) in the main process (FIG. 30) described above will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the base game process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 executes a received command check process for checking a command received by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 (S3101).

  Then, the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 executes background processing for preparing a still image with no motion in the rendering of the image displayed on the display device 48 (S3102). Next, reel control / display processing for preparing drawing of decorative special symbols to be variably displayed among images displayed on the display device 48 is executed (S3103). Further, among the images displayed on the display device 48, a hold display process for preparing drawing of a hold display for displaying the start memory of each variable display game is executed (S3104).

  In addition, when there is no start memory number or when the variable display game is not played for a predetermined time, the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 executes the customer waiting demonstration process so that the display device 48 displays the customer waiting demonstration screen. (S3105).

  Subsequently, the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 executes 2nd scene control / display processing for preparing scene drawing in the first scene control processing (S2912) of the main processing executed by the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551. (S3106). Here, the 2nd scene control / display process is executed for drawing an image having movement in the effect, while the background process is executed for drawing a still image. Then, display system processing for actually displaying an image on the display device 48 is executed (S3107). Then, the process ends, and the process returns to S3008 of the main process.

[1st scene control processing (1st CPU)]
Next, details of the first scene control process (S2912) in the main process (FIG. 29) described above will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the 1st scene control process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 determines whether or not it is in the test mode (S3201). The test mode is a mode that is executed when the CPU is inspected, such as at the time of factory shipment.

  If the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 is in the test mode (the result of S3201 is “Y”), the 1st scene control process is terminated.

  When the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 is not in the test mode (the result of S3201 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 has received a scene change command for changing the scene (all display contents) to be displayed on the display device 48. If the scene change command has not been received (the result of S3202 is “N”), the process proceeds to S3207 without executing the processes of S3203 to S3206.

  On the other hand, when receiving a scene change command (the result of S3202 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 acquires the game state to be updated, that is, the current game state (S3203). Then, it is determined whether or not the received scene change command is an effective command corresponding to the current gaming state transmitted from the gaming control device 500 and analyzed in the gaming control command analysis process (S2910) described above ( S3204).

  If the received scene change command is valid (the result of S3204 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 saves the received scene change command in the RAM 551a as the work area (S3205). ). Then, an effect request flag indicating that it is time to change the scene (display content) is set (S3206).

  If the received scene change command is not valid (the result of S3204 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 proceeds to the process of S3207 without executing the processes of S3205 and S3206.

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 branches to a process corresponding to the command identifier analyzed in the game control command analysis process (S2910) described above (S3207).

  When the command identifier is set to “power-on command”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes power-on processing (S3208).

  If the command identifier is set to “power failure recovery command”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes power failure recovery processing other than the customer waiting processing described later (S3209).

  When the command identifier is set to “customer waiting demo command”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a customer waiting process (S3210).

  When the command identifier is set to “change pattern command”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes the process during change (S3211). Details of the changing process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the command identifier is set to “design stop command”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a design stop process (S3212).

  When the command identifier is set to “fanfare command”, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 executes fanfare processing (S3213).

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes the in-round processing when the command identifier is set to “large-open-release n-th command” (S3214). In the in-round processing, if the big hit round is not the final round, an interval command is set, while if it is the final round, information necessary for setting an ending command is set.

  When the command identifier is set to “interval command”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes interval processing (S3215).

  When the command identifier is set to “ENDING COMMAND”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes an ending process (S3216).

  Thereafter, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 sequentially executes a symbol command reception process (S3218), a pending number command reception process (S3219), a prefetch command reception process (S3220), and a probability information command reception process (S3221). Then, the 1st scene control process ends.

[Fluctuation processing]
Next, details of the changing process (S3211) in the first scene control process (FIG. 32) will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the changing process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether or not there is an effect request flag (S3301). As described above, the effect request flag is set when the scene change command received by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 is a valid command in S3206 of the 1st scene control process. Therefore, if the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 does not have an effect request flag (the result of S3301 is “N”), the display content displayed on the display device 48 is part of a series of display effects. Then, it is determined whether to change the display content according to whether or not the update timer is 0 (S3202).

  Then, when the update timer is 0 (the result of S3302 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 transfers the data of the next scene set in the sequence table to shift to the next scene. Setting is performed (S3303), and the changing process is terminated.

  If the update timer is not 0 (the result of S3302 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 continues the current display, and thus ends the changing process without executing the process.

  On the other hand, when there is an effect request flag (the result of S3301 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 is the timing to switch the entire display content displayed on the display device 48, so the received scene change command Various processes are executed according to

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 clears the push button (PB) information (history) such as the effect button 31 pressed by the player immediately before the end of the variable display (S3304). Then, an operation request for the movable body (community) is set and initialized (S3305).

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines the variation pattern corresponding to the scene change command based on the variation pattern information, the game state, and the effect information of the effect control device 550 transmitted from the game control device 500. Then, a variation pattern information setting process for setting information of the variation pattern is executed (S3306).

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a random number seed initialization process for initializing the seed value of the random number for determining the production information so as not to cause the production (S3307).

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 starts or stops change display in the decorative special figure change display game executed on the display device 48 in response to the change pattern set in S3306, A scene sequence table for managing the execution timing and display time of various displays such as display is set (S3308). The decorative special figure variation display game is executed in accordance with the set scene sequence table.

  Further, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a fluctuation count management process to manage the time reduction fluctuation count and the like (S3309), and sets the fluctuation time to determine the update timing of the scene update timer. A variation time setting process is executed (S3310).

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 clears the effect request flag since the setting corresponding to the scene change command is completed (S3311), and notifies the operation of the movable member 38a of the second start winning prize port 38. An opening timing notification process is executed (S3312), and the process during change is terminated.

[Normal electric train opening timing notification processing]
Next, the details of the public power release timing notification process (S3312) in the above-described process during change (FIG. 33) will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a public power release timing notification process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 first checks the content of the probability information command transmitted from the game control device 500 (S3401). Then, it is determined whether or not there is a change from the previous special-figure display game (S3402). If there is no change (the result of S3402 is “N”), the normal power release timing notification process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when there is a change from the previous special figure change display game (the result of S3402 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 changes the change to the support state in the general power support state. It is determined whether or not it is switching (S3403).

  When the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 is switched to the middle support state (result of S3403 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 executes the setting for performing the normal switching notification (S3404), The notification process is terminated. The normal switching notification notifies the switching to the middle support state by the screen display on the display device 48. Details of the normal switching notification screen display will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, if the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 is not switched to the middle support state (the result of S3403 is “N”), it determines whether or not to switch to the high support state (S3405). When it is a switch to a state (the result of S3405 is "Y"), the setting which performs special switching alert | report is performed (S3406), and a general power release timing alerting | reporting process is complete | finished. The special switching notification not only notifies the switching to the high support state by the screen display on the display device 48, but also notifies by turning on the lamps of the lighting unit 11 and the decoration member 9, and outputs sound from the speaker 30. To inform you. Details of the special switching notification screen display will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the change is neither switching to the middle support state nor switching to the high support state (the result of S3405 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 ends the ordinary power release timing notification process. .

〔Time chart〕
FIG. 35 is a time chart showing the timing at which the switching and notification of the general power support state are executed in the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 35A is a time chart when the type of jackpot is 15R probability variation A, and FIG. 35B is a time chart when the type of jackpot is 15R probability variation B.

  First, a case where the type of jackpot is 15R probability variation A will be described with reference to FIG.

  The upper part of FIG. 35 (A) shows the game progress state of the special figure changing display game from the start of the power support state after the end of the big hit until the next big hit. During this period, there are five switching timings ((1) to (5)) at which the normal power support state is switched. The symbol X written above the switching timings (2) and (4) indicates switching to high support.

  The middle part of FIG. 35 (A) shows a normal power support state. The normal power support state after the big hit starts from the high support state and switches to the medium support state at the switching timing (1). And it returns to a high support state again at switching timing (2), and switches to a medium support state at switching timing (3). Further, the medium support state is switched to the high support state at the switching timing (4), and the high support state is switched to the medium support state at the switching timing (5).

  The lower part of FIG. 35 (A) shows the notification timing of the ordinary power support state. In the first embodiment of the present invention, notification is performed for a predetermined time at the switching timings (1) to (5). At the switching timings (1), (3), and (5), since the medium support state is switched, the normal switching notification is performed at the timing when the medium support state is started. At the switching timings (2) and (4), since the high support state is switched, the special switch notification is performed at the timing when the high support state is started. Further, only one of the normal switching notification and the special switching notification may be performed.

  Here, the switching timing of the ordinary power support state is set according to the jackpot symbol. The switching timing may be set for each jackpot symbol number, or may be set for each initial support state after the jackpot. Each jackpot symbol number includes switching timing information.

  In addition, even when switching between the medium support state and the high support state at random, by increasing the ratio of the high support state during the first half of the power transmission support period, the second starting prize opening will be given if a big hit is made early. It may be set so that it is easy to obtain a big hit by winning 38.

  Furthermore, it may be set so that, for example, at least 10 games of the special figure fluctuation display game are consumed by the next switching timing after the normal power support state is switched. If the interval between the switching timings is short, for example, when a universal map display game is executed in the middle support state, the game that is out of play has a digestion time of about 3 seconds and the normal map variation time is about 10 seconds. It may occur that the state changes to the high support state and returns to the medium support state again within the fluctuation time of the figure. In this case, the player cannot benefit from the high support status.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 35 (B), a point different from FIG. 35 (A) in the case where the type of jackpot is 15R probability variation B will be described.

  In the case of FIG. 35B, there are six switching timings ((1) to (6)) in which the normal power support state after the big hit starts from the middle support state and the general power support state is switched. Switching timings (1), (3), and (5) indicate switching to a high support state.

〔Screen display〕
It is a figure which shows an example of the public power release timing alerting | reporting screen displayed on the display apparatus 48 in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 36A is a screen display in the case of normal switching notification, and FIG. 36B is a screen display in the case of special switching notification.

  The screen display of FIG. 36 (A) is displayed when the normal switching notification is set in the above-described general power release timing notification processing (S3404), that is, when the general power support state is switched from the high support state to the medium support state. Is done. When the big hit type is 15R probability variation A, it is displayed at the switching timings (1), (3), and (5) (see FIG. 35A).

  In the middle support state even in the normal power support state, as shown in FIG. 5, the open time is short and the probability per normal figure is low, so the player makes a left turn to the first start winning opening 37 It is better to aim for a prize. Therefore, a left-pointing arrow is displayed, and a message that prompts the end of high support and a left strike is also displayed. At this time, the decoration special symbol of the decoration special figure variation display game is variably displayed at the approximate center of the screen.

  The screen display of FIG. 36 (B) is displayed when special switching notification is set in the above-described general power release timing notification processing (S3406), that is, when the general power support state is switched from the middle support state to the high support state. Is done. When the big hit type is 15R probability variation A, it is displayed at the switching timings (2) and (4) (see FIG. 35A).

  When the general electric power support state is a high support state, the normal electric power open time is long as shown in FIG. 5, so the player should aim to win the second start winning opening 38 by right-handing. Therefore, a right-pointing arrow is displayed in the center of the screen, and a message that prompts the start of high support and right-handed strike is displayed in the arrow. At this time, the decoration special symbol of the decoration special figure variation display game is variably displayed at the lower right of the screen.

  In the case of special switching notification, the notification area in the screen display is expanded as compared with the case of normal switching notification. In addition, as described above, the timing of switching from left-handed to right-handed is easily recognized by performing lamp lighting and voice notification.

  The special switching notification as described above may be performed only at the switching timing (2). At the switching timing (4), since it is a transition to the second high support state, the player may be accustomed. In order not to unnecessarily lower the interest of the decoration special figure change display game, the special switching notification for the second and subsequent times is not a screen display that urges the player to make a right stroke as shown in FIG. A screen display mainly for display games may be used.

[Effect of the first embodiment]
As described above, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, there are a high support state and a state where there is no general power support in the general power support state that makes it easy to win a prize at the second start winning port 38. There is a medium support state that is more advantageous to the player than the high support state and more disadvantageous to the player than the high support state. In the specific gaming state after the big hit, a high support state and a medium support state can occur. For this reason, since the pattern of the specific game state after the end of the big hit is increased, the interest of the game is enhanced and the player can be prevented from stopping.

In addition, when the normal power support state becomes a high support state advantageous to the player, the player is informed that it will be in a high support state, so the stop timing is set so that the player will not stop more than necessary. Can be controlled.
Furthermore, the timing for switching the normal power support state to the high support state or the medium support state depends on not only the number of executions of the variable display game but also the big hit symbol. For this reason, interest is poured into the progress of the variable display game and the derivation of the jackpot symbol, and the interest of the game is enhanced. In addition, since the factors that determine the timing increase and the pattern becomes complicated, it is difficult for the player to estimate the switching timing. For this reason, the value of the notification of switching to the high support state increases.

  Further, the player may be notified not only when the normal power support state becomes a high support state but also when the medium support state is set. At this time, the switch notification to the medium support state is performed more conservatively than the switch notification to the high support state. That is, the notification of switching to the high support state, which is advantageous for the player, is an important notification for the player, and thus produces a noticeable effect. For this reason, the player does not miss the switching timing to the high support state.

  Further, the medium support state is set in a similar manner to the extent that the player cannot distinguish the operation mode in the no support state. For this reason, when the initial power support state after the end of the big hit is in the medium support state and then switches to the high support state, it can appear as if the high support state suddenly occurred without triggering the big hit, As the interest of the game increases, it can be expected that the player's willingness to play will improve.

(Modification 1 of the first embodiment)
In the first embodiment of the present invention, it is set so that the normal switching notification (S3404) or the special switching notification (S3406) is always performed when the normal power support state is switched in the normal power release timing notification processing (FIG. 34). ing. As a first modification, a mode in which notification of the switching timing of the normal power support state is determined by lottery will be described. Specifically, a notification lottery process is executed with a higher probability of notification as the player's participation in the game is higher.

  Hereinafter, the public power release timing notification process in the first modification of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 and 38.

[Normal electric train opening timing notification processing]
FIG. 37 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a public power release timing notification process according to the first modification of the first embodiment of the present invention. In addition, about the process common to 1st Embodiment, the code | symbol same as FIG. 34 is allocated and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the first modification of the first embodiment, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551, when there is a change from the previous special figure fluctuation display game (the result of S3402 is “Y”), the change is It is determined whether or not the power transmission support state is changed (S3701). If the power transmission support state is not changed (the result of S3701 is “N”), the power transmission release timing notification process is terminated.

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 checks the operation amount of the effect button 31 by the player (S3702) when the power transmission support state is changed (the result of S3701 is “Y”). It is determined whether or not the operation amount is greater than or equal to a predetermined amount (S3703). Here, the player's participation in the game is measured. The amount of button operation may be the number of consecutive hits of the effect button 31 within a predetermined period, or may be measured not only by the amount of button operation but also by the number of hooks and the number of hits until then.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 prepares a normal notification execution lottery table when the button operation amount is not equal to or greater than the predetermined value (the result of S3703 is “N”) (S3704). Details of the normal notification execution lottery table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 prepares a special notification execution lottery table (S3705) when the button operation amount is equal to or larger than the predetermined value (the result of S3703 is “Y”). Details of the special notification execution lottery table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 loads and prepares a notification execution lottery random number (S3706), and executes a lottery process according to the prepared table (S3707).

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether or not the lottery result is a win (S3708), and if it is a win (the result of S3708 is “Y”), the switching notification is executed. Then, the processing of S3403 to S3406 for performing notification setting according to the switching pattern is executed.

  On the other hand, when the lottery result is not won (the result of S3708 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 ends the general electric power release timing notification process without executing the switching notification.

  In addition, when the lottery result is non-winning, a two-stage lottery that forcibly wins according to the amount of button operation may be executed.

[Notification execution lottery table]
Next, the notification execution lottery table prepared in the above-described power train opening timing notification process (FIG. 37) will be described. FIG. 38 is a notification execution lottery table according to Modification 1 of the first embodiment of the present invention. 38A is a normal notification execution lottery table, and FIG. 38B is a special notification execution lottery table.

  The normal notification execution lottery table in FIG. 38A is used for the lottery processing when the player's participation in the game is low. When the notification execution lottery random number loaded in S3706 is 0 to 100, the result of the lottery processing in S3707 is won, and the switching notification is executed. Further, when the notification execution lottery random number is 101 to 200, the lottery processing result is not won, and the switching notification is not executed. Thus, in the lottery process using the normal notification execution lottery table, the notification execution lottery is won with a probability of approximately 50%.

  The special notification execution lottery table in FIG. 38B is used for lottery processing when the player's participation in the game is high. When the notification execution lottery random number is 0 to 150, the lottery processing result is won and the switching notification is executed. Further, when the notification execution lottery random number is 151 to 200, the result of the lottery process is not won, and the switching notification is not executed. Thus, in the lottery process using the special notification execution lottery table, the notification execution lottery is won with a probability of approximately 75%.

  Further, in the notification execution lottery table, not only whether or not notification is executed, but also distribution of notification time and notification timing may be settable.

[Effect of Modification 1 of First Embodiment]
As described above, in the first modification of the first embodiment, when the normal power support state is switched to the high support state, whether or not to notify the switching timing is determined by lottery. Since the switching notification to the high support state is not necessarily executed, the tension of the game progress increases and the interest of the game also increases.

  Further, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to notify the switching timing according to the player's participation in the game. The higher the degree of participation in the game, the higher the probability of winning the lottery. This makes it possible to differentiate between players who are actively participating in the game and those who are reluctant to participate in the game, and the interest of the game is enhanced. And by giving a privilege to the player who plays actively, it can be expected that the player participates in the game. In this case, since the player becomes active in participating in the game, it can be expected that as a result, the player cannot concentrate on the stoppage that is not assumed by the game store.

(Modification 2 of the first embodiment)
In the first modification of the first embodiment of the present invention, in the public train opening timing notification process (FIG. 37), the notification lottery process (S3701 to S3707) that has a higher probability of notification as the player's degree of participation in the game is higher. ) Is running. As a second modification, a mode in which the notification lottery process is performed in consideration of the start memory number (holding number) will be described. Specifically, the notification can be made when the start memory (holding) that is the switching timing of the power transmission support state is confirmed, and the prior notification that is notified before the special figure change display game that becomes the switching timing is enabled.

  Note that, in the first embodiment and the first modification of the present invention, the power transmission opening timing notification process is one of the processes executed in the changing process, and is a process executed only when the change is started. . However, in the second modification, the power transmission opening timing notification process is an independent process, and is a process executed by interruption in the effect control device 550. For this reason, although the process during change of the modified example 2 is omitted, the process during change (FIG. 33) of the modified example 1 is a process excluding the general electric power release timing notification process (S3312).

  Hereinafter, the public power release timing notification process in the second modification of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

[Normal electric train opening timing notification processing]
FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a public power release timing notification process according to Modification 2 of the first embodiment of the present invention. In addition, about the process common to 1st Embodiment and the modification 1, the same code | symbol as FIG.34 and FIG.37 is allocated and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the second modification of the first embodiment, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 first checks the current general power support state from the contents of the probability information command transmitted from the game control device 500 (S3901). Then, it is determined whether or not the power transmission is currently supported (S3902). If the power transmission support is in progress (the result of S3902 is “Y”), the information on the number of special figure reservations is checked (S3903), and it is determined whether the number of reservations has increased (S3904). .

  When the number of holdings increases (the result of S3904 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines the number of games from the end of the previous big hit, The switching timing based on the content and the previous jackpot information is checked (S3905), and it is determined whether or not the hold is a support switching portion for which the corresponding special figure change display game is the switching timing of the general power support state. (S3906).

  When the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 confirms the suspension for the special figure variation display game serving as the switching timing (the result of S3906 is “Y”), the notification lottery process of S3701 to S3707 described above is performed. After that, when a lottery is won (S3708), a setting for notifying switching of the general power support state is performed (S3403 to S3406).

  In addition, in the case of prior notice, only when there is no effect that prefetches the hold stored before the hold that becomes the switching timing and the time required for one game becomes long, such as SP reach. Prior notification may be performed.

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 is in a case where the gaming state is not the ordinary power support state (result of S3902 is “N”), the number of holdings is not increasing (result of S3904 is “N”), or When the special figure variation display game corresponding to the increased hold does not become the switching timing (the result of S3906 is “N”), the public power release timing notification process is terminated without performing the notification lottery.

〔Time chart〕
FIG. 40 is a time chart showing timings at which the switching and notification of the general power support state are executed in the second modification of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 40 corresponds to FIG. 35A in the case where the type of jackpot is 15R probability variation A in the first embodiment of the present invention. Differences from the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  In the second modification of the first embodiment, the advance notification T1 of the switching timing (1) is started when the start memory corresponding to the special figure variation display game that becomes the switching timing (1) occurs. In addition, prior notification of the switching timing (2) is started when the start memory corresponding to the special figure variation display game that becomes the switching timing (2) occurs. At this time, the switching timings (2) and (3) Since the switching interval is short, the continuous prior notification T2 is executed together with the prior notification of the switching timing (3). In addition, when the start-up memory corresponding to the special figure variation display game at the switching timing (4) is generated, the notification lottery is performed, but it is not won and the switching timing (4) is not notified. Furthermore, the start memory corresponding to the special figure variation display game at the switching timing (5) is digested at the same time as the winning, the result of the notification lottery is not won, and the notification at the switching timing (5) is not executed.

〔Screen display〕
Next, screen display in the above-described prior notification period T1 and continuous prior notification period T2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an example of a general power release timing notification screen displayed on the display device 48 in the second modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The screen display in FIG. 41A is a notification screen in the prior notification period T1 of the switching timing (1) described above. It is recommended to notify how many games the current high support state will end, and to return the player to left-handed. The screen display at this time is a variation of symbols in the center of the screen, and a message to the player is displayed at the top of the screen. In addition, since the player is recommended to make a left strike, a left-pointing arrow is displayed at the lower left of the screen. Since this is a prior notification and a preliminary announcement stage, the arrow is drawn with a dotted line.

  FIG. 41B1 is a first half notification screen in the continuous prior notification period T2 of the switching timings (2) and (3) described above. In the first half of the continuous prior notification period T2, as a prior notification for the switching timing (2), it is notified that the medium support state is switched to the high support state. Specifically, it is recommended that the number of games after which the high support state will be informed, and that the player should make a right strike. In this screen display, a message to the player is displayed at the center of the screen, and a change in symbol is displayed at the lower right of the screen. Also, since the player is encouraged to make a right stroke, a right-pointing arrow is displayed at the upper right of the screen. Since this is a prior notification and a preliminary announcement stage, the arrow is drawn with a dotted line.

  FIG. 41 (B2) is a notification screen for the middle stage in the continuous prior notification period T2 of the switching timings (2) and (3) described above. In the middle part of the continuous prior notification period T2, as a notification after switching to the high support state at the switching timing (2), the start of the high support state is notified. Specifically, right-handed is recommended to the player. At this time, since it is already in a high support state, the screen display shows a message that recommends a right-handed strike in the arrow, which was drawn with a dotted line in the first half of the notification screen. Is displayed.

  FIG. 41 (B3) is a second half notification screen in the continuous prior notification period T2 of the switching timings (2) and (3) described above. In the second half of the continuous prior notification period T2, as a prior notification for the switching timing (3), it is notified that the high support state is finished. Specifically, it is recommended to notify that the high support state will end soon, and to return the player to left-handed. The screen display at this time is the same as that shown in FIG. 41A, and is a screen display that notifies the switching to the middle support state.

[Effect of Modification 2 of First Embodiment]
As described above, in the second modification of the first embodiment, the player can be notified of the switching timing before the actual power support state is switched, so that the player can switch the power support state with a margin. Can be provided.

  In addition, prior notification is made possible when the normal figure state is the normal power support state and it is confirmed that the special figure variation display game as the switching timing is suspended. As a result, even if the advance notification is given just because the number of special figure change display games that become the switching timing is approaching, there is no corresponding hold, and it takes time to actually switch, causing the player to fool There is no. Since the power transmission support state is surely switched to the fourth game at the latest from the prior notification, the reliability of the prior notification is increased.

(Second Embodiment)
In the first embodiment of the present invention, the normal start gate 34 and the second start winning opening 38 are arranged on the right side of the game board 10 and it is necessary to make a right strike in order to win a prize. In this embodiment, the normal start gate 34 is disposed on the left side of the game board 10, and the second start winning opening 38 is disposed below the first starting winning opening 37. In the second embodiment, there is a possibility that all players will win a prize by left-handing the player. Further, in the second embodiment, the number of times of the normal variation display game is taken into consideration at the timing when the normal power support state switches from the middle support state to the high support state.

  Hereinafter, the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 42 to 51. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the matter which is common in 1st Embodiment, and only the matter which is different is demonstrated.

  FIG. 42 is a front view of a game board provided in the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In the second embodiment of the present invention, the normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided on the left side of the center case 46 in the game area 10 a of the game board 10. The second start winning opening 38 is provided directly below the first start winning opening 37, and the game ball wins the second start winning opening 38 only when the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is opened. It becomes possible.

[Usually normal processing]
FIG. 43 is a flow chart showing a routine for ordinary processing according to the second embodiment of this invention. In addition, about the process common to 1st Embodiment, the code | symbol same as FIG. 25 is allocated and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the second embodiment of the present invention, the game control device 500 updates the number of times the general game display is executed regardless of the game result every time the normal time display game is executed once. Update processing (S4301) is executed.

[Normal game execution count update processing]
FIG. 44 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the routine game execution frequency update process according to the second embodiment of this invention.

  First, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the power transmission support is in progress (S4401). If the power transmission support is in progress (the result of S4401 is "Y"), the type of power transmission support (high) (Support, medium support) is confirmed (S4402), and it is determined whether it is medium support (S4403).

  Next, when the type of the ordinary power support is medium support (the result of S4403 is “Y”), the game control device 500 updates the number of times the ordinary game is executed by +1 (S4404).

  On the other hand, if the game control device 500 is not supporting ordinary electric power (result of S4401 is “N”), and is being supported by ordinary electric power but the type is not medium support (result of S4403 is “N”), The usual game execution number update process is terminated without updating the usual game execution number.

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the number of times of the usual game has reached the predetermined number (S4405), and when it does not reach (the result of S4405 is “N”), The predetermined number of times is set according to the most recent (immediately) jackpot symbol.

  On the other hand, when the number of times of the usual game has reached the predetermined number (the result of S4405 is “Y”), the game control device 500 initializes the number of times of the usual game (S4406). In the mode flag area, a high-probability & high-power support (high support) flag indicating that the probability per base map is high and the type of support is high support is saved (S4407). Then, a probability information command including information that the probability state of the special figure variation display game is in the high probability state and the power transmission support state is in the high support state is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (S4408). A probability information command for switching the power support state from the medium support state to the high support state is prepared (S4409), and a command transmission process is executed (S4410).

  As described above, in the second embodiment of the present invention, the number of executions of the general-purpose variable display game executed in the medium support state is counted.

〔Time chart〕
FIG. 45 is a time chart showing the timing at which the switching and notification of the normal power support state are executed when the type of jackpot is 15R normal jackpot B in the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 45A is a time chart that is assumed when the player does not stop, and FIG. 45B is a time chart that is assumed when the player makes a stop.

  The upper part of FIG. 45 (A) shows the number of times of execution of the usual figure variable display game updated in the process of S4404 of the above-mentioned usual game execution number update process (FIG. 44). X times in the figure indicates a predetermined number of times as a determination value of the processing in S4405.

  The middle part of FIG. 45A shows the progress state of the special figure variation display game. Here, the post-power support state continues from the end of the jackpot until the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times.

  The lower part of FIG. 45 (A) shows the types of ordinary power support states. The middle support period is T1, and the high support period is T2. The high support period T2 is α.

  The only difference in the case of FIG. 45B is that the high support period T2 is β (<α).

  When the type of jackpot is 15R normal jackpot B, the initial power support state after the jackpot ends starts from the medium support state. Then, when the normal figure change display game is executed X times in the medium support state, the general power support state is switched to the high support state.

  Here, the power transmission support period is determined by a period (T1 + T2) in which the special figure fluctuation display game is executed 100 times. Therefore, the general power fluctuation display game is executed X times as soon as possible, and the power transmission support state is set to the medium support state. Since the high support period T2 becomes longer when switching from the high support state to the high support state, the special figure 2 variable display game is more likely to be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (B), although it is a normal power support state, it is considered that the medium support state, which is similar in operation mode to the no support state, has a low value, and if the player makes a stop, Since the number of game balls passing through the usual figure start gate 34 is reduced, the time T1 required to execute the usual figure variation display game X times is longer than that in the case where the stoppage is not performed as shown in FIG. Become. Here, the relationship between β in the high support period T2 in FIG. 45B and α in the high support period T2 in FIG. 45A is α> β. In other words, when the stoppage is performed, the number of times that the normal variation display game is executed reaches X times by the difference obtained by subtracting β from α. During this time, the number of executions of the special figure variation display game increases, so that the upper limit of 100 is approached and the high support period T2 is shortened.

  In the second embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to speed up the timing of switching to the high support state by accumulating the number of executions of the normal variable display game without stopping even in the medium support state. is there.

  Note that there is an upper limit on the number of start memories of the normal map display game. When the number of starting memories reaches the upper limit, the player may be stopped, so the player can receive benefits such as how many times the normal fluctuation display game is executed according to the number of overflows to switch to the high support state. May be displayed.

〔Screen display〕
Next, a display that is a privilege for the player will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 46 is a diagram showing an example of screen transition in the second embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 46A shows an ending screen display when the special game state is nearing the end when the normal power support state becomes the medium support state later. Here, the player is informed that a high support state is achieved by passing the game ball through the usual start gate. The notification content such as whether or not it is necessary to execute the usual map display game may be set according to the content of the ending display. The contents of the ending display are set in the ending display process (S3216) of the first scene control process (FIG. 32) described above. Further, the notification content may be set according to the degree of participation in the game, such as the amount of operation of the player's effect button 31.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 46 (B), when the special game state ends and the specific game state (general power support state) is reached, the number of times of execution of the general variable display game is displayed on the screen.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 46 (C), when the start memory of the normal figure change display game overflows, the remaining number of executions of the normal figure change display game necessary for switching to the high support state is displayed. To do. Here, the reliability of the notification content may be changed according to the number of overflows.

[Effects of Second Embodiment]
According to the second embodiment of the present invention, when the normal power support state is the middle support state, the normal state change display game is executed to switch to the high support state that is more advantageous to the player. For this reason, when a player wants to switch from one easy-to-win state to another easy-to-win state, he / she will run a regular-variable display game without stopping, which is expected to improve the operating rate of gaming machines. it can.

  Then, the switching timing from the medium support state to the high support state is determined according to the number of times of execution of the normal variation display game. For this reason, the player will continue to fire the game ball without stopping to achieve the target number of executions, and an improvement in the operating rate of the gaming machine can be expected.

  In the case of a short time, when the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times) in the general power support state including the medium support state and the high support state, the general power support state is ended. For this reason, it is important how quickly the medium support state can be switched to the high support state. In other words, if the time required to execute the usual fluctuation display game a predetermined number of times in the middle support state is shortened, the time in the high support state is increased accordingly, which is advantageous to the player. As a result, the player aims to achieve the number of executions of the general-purpose variable display game in a short time, so that the frequency of game ball firing in a certain time can be improved, and an improvement in the operating rate of the gaming machine can be expected.

  At this time, the arrangement of the game nail group in the game area of the game board can always be awarded to the start opening that triggers the special figure change display game in the case of a hitting method that can pass through the normal start gate. It is provided to become. For this reason, as described above, when it is desired to increase the number of times of execution of the special map change display game without increasing the number of times of execution of the special figure change display game, it is possible to prevent an injustice aiming only at the passage of the normal figure start display gate.

  And the notification of information necessary to switch to the high support state, such as the number of executions of the normal map display game, is based on the degree of reliability of the player according to the degree of participation in the game, the overflow number of the normal chart start memory, etc. Set with Since the player's positive attitude to the game provides the player with privilege information such as the progress of the game, the player's willingness to participate in the game is improved. Moreover, even if the usual start memory overflows, it is not stopped.

(Modification 1 of the second embodiment)
In the second embodiment of the present invention, when the number of executions of the general-purpose variable display game in the normal support state is the medium support state, the medium support state is switched to the high support state. At this time, there is one kind of medium support state, but as a modified example 1, an aspect in which three types of medium support state are provided will be described. Specifically, the middle support state, which is similar in operation mode to the no support state in the second embodiment, gradually approaches the operation mode of the high support state and is finally switched to the high support state.

  Hereinafter, the transition of the general power support state in the first modification of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 47 and 48. FIG.

〔Time chart〕
FIG. 47 is a time chart illustrating the switching timing of the normal power support state according to the first modification of the second embodiment of the present invention. Here, differences from the above-described second embodiment (FIG. 45) of the present invention will be described.

  In the first modification of the second embodiment of the present invention, the normal support display game is not switched Z times (predetermined number) until the medium support state is switched to the high support state, but the number of executions is more than Z times. Even at the timing of reaching the small number of times, X times and Y times, the operation mode of the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning port 38 in the medium support state changes.

  Here, from the start of the middle support state until the number of times of execution of the usual figure fluctuation display game reaches X times, the middle support period T1, and then until the number of times of execution of the usual figure fluctuation display game reaches Y times The middle support period T2 and the period until the number of executions of the normal-variable display game reaches Z times are set to the middle support period T3. When the number of times of execution of the usual figure display game reaches Z times, the game is switched to the high support state and the high support period T4 is reached.

[Types of power transmission support status]
FIG. 48 is a diagram illustrating types of operation modes of the opening / closing member of the second start winning opening in the ordinary power support state of the first modification of the second embodiment of the present invention.

  Comparing the operation modes of the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning port 38 during the middle support period T1 to T3 and the high support period T4 of FIG. 47 described above, the winning is advantageous to the player as the middle support period T1 to T3. In order to be in an easy state, the normal map change time and the public call opening time are changed.

[Effect of Modification 1 of Second Embodiment]
As described above, in the first modification of the second embodiment, providing three patterns of the medium support state widens the variation of the normal power support state, thereby increasing the interest of the game.

  Further, even if the number of executions of the usual figure change display game necessary for switching to the high support state is not reached, it is possible to switch to the general power support state that is advantageous to the player in the middle support state step by step. Thereby, the player can obtain a sense of accomplishment every time the normal power support state is switched, and the gaming state is changed to a state advantageous to the player, so that the player's willingness to play is improved.

(Modification 2 of the second embodiment)
In the second embodiment, when the player adjusts the launch momentum so that the game ball passes through the normal start gate 34, the game ball is also in the first start winning port 37 and the second start winning port 38. The arrangement of the general start gate 34, the second start winning port 38 and the game nails in the game area 10a of the game board 10 is changed from the first embodiment so that a winning can be made. As a second modification, a mode in which the game board 10 is provided based on the arrangement in the first embodiment will be described. Further, in the second embodiment, the medium support state is continued until the number of times of execution of the normal fluctuation display game reaches a predetermined number. As a second modified example, a mode in which the middle support state and the high support state are alternately repeated even before the number of times of execution of the normal-variation display game reaches a predetermined number will be described.

  FIG. 49 is a front view of a game board provided in the gaming machine of Modification 2 of the second embodiment of the present invention. Differences from the first embodiment (FIG. 2) of the present invention will be described.

  In the second modification of the second embodiment of the present invention, the normal start gate 34 is also arranged in the game area 10 a on the left side of the center case 46. In addition, the obstacle nail (not shown) provided between the first start winning opening 37 and the second starting winning opening 38 and preventing the game ball from flowing from one to the other is removed, and the player moves to the right. In the case of hitting, the game nails are arranged so that the first start winning opening 37 can be won.

  As described above, in the second modification of the second embodiment, it is possible to pass the normal start gate 34 and win the first start winning opening 37 regardless of whether the player is right-handed or left-handed. There is sex. However, since winning to the second start winning opening 38 is advantageous when it is right-handed, the switching notification when switching to the high support state is the same as in the first embodiment.

[Normal game execution count update processing]
FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the routine game execution frequency update process according to the second modification of the second embodiment of the present invention. In addition, about the process common to 2nd Embodiment, the same code | symbol as FIG. 44 is allocated and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  If the power control is being supported (the result of S4401 is “Y”), the game control device 500 updates the number of times of executing the normal game (S4402).

  Then, the game control device 500 checks the set general power support state switching information and the number of times the general game is executed in S4404 (S5001), and determines whether it is the general power support state switching timing ( S5002).

  When it is the switching timing (the result of S5002 is “Y”), the game control device 500 sets information necessary for switching to the general power support state, such as switching from the middle support state to the high support state. The support state switching setting process (FIG. 18) is executed (S5003).

〔Time chart〕
FIG. 51 is a time chart showing the switching timing of the normal power support state according to the second modification of the second embodiment of the present invention. Here, differences from the above-described second embodiment (FIG. 45) of the present invention will be described.

  In the second modification of the second embodiment of the present invention, the number of executions of the general-purpose variable display game is counted not only in the middle support state but also in the general power support state. Then, when the normal power fluctuation support game is executed X times in the normal power support state, the high support state is stably continued until the end of the support. Until the usual fluctuation display game is executed X times, the middle support state and the high support state are alternately repeated according to a preset switching timing.

[Effects of Modification 2 of Second Embodiment]
As described above, in the second modification of the second embodiment, the middle support state and the high support state are repeated until the number of executions of the normal map change display game in the general power support state reaches a predetermined number. And when switching to a high support state, it alert | reports to a player. For this reason, the interest of the game until the ordinary power support state settles into a high support state is enhanced.

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

1 gaming machine 2 body frame (outer frame)
3 Front frame (game frame)
10 game board 10a game area 10b game board body 18 glass frame (front frame)
31 Production button 34 Normal design start gate (ordinary design start gate)
37 First start prize opening (start prize area)
38 Second start prize opening (start prize area)
38a Opening and closing member (movable member)
42 Special variation winning device 46 Center case 48 Display device 50 Collective display device 300 Power supply device 500 Game control device (main board)
550 Production control device 580 Dispensing control device (dispensing board)

Claims (7)

A variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays the identification symbol in a variable manner based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area;
A variable start winning device capable of generating an easy winning state that facilitates winning of a game ball in the start winning region provided inside by performing conversion control of the movable member;
With
In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that gives a player a predetermined gaming value when the result of the variable display game is a special result,
Game ball detecting means for detecting a game ball in a predetermined area;
Predetermined game execution means for executing a predetermined game related to conversion control of the movable member based on detection of a game ball by the game ball detection means;
After the occurrence of the special game state, the easy-to-win state selection means for selecting the first easy-to-win state or the second easy-to-win state that is more advantageous to the player than the first easy-to-win state as the easy-to-win state,
Easy winning state control means for controlling the variable start winning device to an easy winning state selected by the easy winning state selection means;
With
The game machine characterized in that the easy-to-win state selection means selects the second easy-to-win state based on the number of executions of the predetermined game in a predetermined period.   The easy-to-win state selection means selects the first easy-to-win state when the number of executions of the predetermined game in the predetermined period has not reached the predetermined number, and the number of executions of the predetermined game in the predetermined period is The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the predetermined number of times has been reached, the second easy-to-win state is selected.   3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the easy-to-win state control means ends the easy-to-win state when the number of executions of the variable display game in the easy-to-win state reaches a predetermined number. A launcher that launches game balls into the game area;
A launching force operating means that allows the player to manipulate the launching force of the game ball by the launching device;
With
The game ball that can pass through the predetermined area by the operation of the firing force operating means among the game balls launched into the game area by the launching device can win a prize in the start winning area. Item 4. The gaming machine according to Item 3. Predetermined game start storage means for storing a predetermined game start memory as a right to execute the predetermined game based on detection of the game ball by the game ball detection means up to a predetermined upper limit number;
Overflow determination means for determining whether or not an overflow occurs when the predetermined game start memory exceeds the predetermined upper limit;
A predetermined game execution number notification control means for controlling notification regarding the number of executions of the predetermined game when it is determined by the overflow determination means that an overflow has occurred;
The gaming machine according to claim 4, further comprising: The first winning easy state includes a plurality of types of operation modes of the variable start winning device,
The easy-to-win state selection means, when the number of executions of the predetermined game in the predetermined period has not reached the predetermined number, the variable start winning device in the first easy-to-win state according to the increase in the number of executions 6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the operation mode is selected so as to change step by step in an order that is advantageous to the player. Comprising notification control means for controlling notification related to the winning easy state,
The winning easy state selection means selects the first easy winning state and the second easy winning state in a predetermined order when the number of executions of the predetermined game in the predetermined period has not reached the predetermined number. Having a selection means,
The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the notification control means notifies the occurrence of the second winning easy state when the second winning easy state is selected by the order selecting means.

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