JP5432876B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that includes a variable display device that can display a variable display game that changes identification information, and that can give a player a predetermined game value according to the result of the variable display game. It relates to a gaming machine capable of changing the probability of obtaining a predetermined result.

Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a gaming machine. In this pachinko machine, a plurality of pieces of identification information (designs, symbols, etc.) displayed on the variable display device provided in the game area based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening provided in the game area (start prize) ) Starts to fluctuate, and a plurality of pieces of identification information stopped after a lapse of a predetermined time are in a special result mode determined in advance, a special game state (a big hit state) in which a lot of prize balls are paid out to the player ), And players are making many profits.
And in such a pachinko machine, it is possible to generate a probability variation mode that executes with an increased probability of occurrence of a special gaming state and a normal mode that executes the probability of occurrence of a special gaming state as normal, and the current mode There is one that executes a game without notifying which one is (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2000-271297 A

  When the game is executed without clearly informing the current mode as in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, the player's willingness to play the game by performing an effect to expect the current mode to be the probability variation mode Need to drive. However, such a production has been bored by players.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made by paying attention to the above-mentioned problems, and by stimulating the player's gaming motivation by suggesting that the player is in a state advantageous to the player by a new method, It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to execute more games.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is a variable display device that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, a game control means that controls a variable display game in the variable display device, and the game control means. And a presentation control means for performing presentation control of the variable display game based on the control information from the game machine, wherein the variable display game is capable of giving a predetermined game value to the player according to the result of the variable display game. of when the result is a special result, a special game generation means Ru generate a special game for imparting a predetermined game value to the player, the variable display game results, apparently the special results distinguish when a particular result not attached, and the specific game generation means Ru generates specific game to impart the same game value in the case of the special results to the player, after the special play ends, Jo Tokoro number of Until the execution of the variable display game, the probability setting means for setting the probability state in which the result of the variable display game is the special result to a high probability state higher than the normal probability state, and the special game or the specific after the game is finished, a special game execution means for executing the different special game is a normal game, the number of times the variable display game to be executed in the special game from among a plurality of selectable preset number selected, the game number setting means for setting a special game execution times, the number of times the special game the variable display game performed during a continued game counting means for counting a number of continuous game, before Kitoku Koto game during execution, the the effect of the special game, the special and game special game effects execution means for executing either the same content even if those triggered the generation of a particular game and generate a special game, the splicing For each number of games it reaches the selectable number, and an effect continues notification executing means for notifying whether the special game continues, the game number setting means is based on the occurrence of the special game when executing the special game, the said based on the occurrence of a particular game than running special game, relatively select a large high special game execution count probability, the effect continued notification executing means When the number of continuing games reaches a predetermined number set in advance, the fact that the special game being executed is a special game started based on the occurrence of the special game, and the fluctuation during the special game is notified. When the result of the display game is the specific result, and the probability state at that time is the normal probability state, the continuous game counting means is configured to continue the specific game based on the specific result after the end of the specific game. The number of games is cleared and counted, and the number-of-games setting means reselects the selectable number of times to set the number of times of execution of the special game, and the result of the variable display game becomes the specific result during the special game. If the probability state at that time is the high probability state, after the specific game based on the specific result ends, the continuous game counting means continues without clearing the continuous game number. In addition to counting, the game number setting means does not select the selectable number of times .

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the number of special game executions selected based on the occurrence of a special game is higher than the number of special game executions selected based on the occurrence of a specific game. After execution of the special game, there is a higher possibility that the special game will be executed longer than after the execution of the specific game. Thus, the abundance of execution times of the special game, the probability state results varying display game is a special result Ru can correlation, that is, that there is likely a special game is followed the higher probability Therefore , the player's will is motivated and more games are played than simply performing an effect that expects a high probability from the beginning.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when a specified number of variable display games are executed, it is notified that the special game started based on the occurrence of the special game is being executed. Since the special game at this time is performed after the execution of the special game, that is, when a high probability state occurs, it is also notified that the state is a high probability state. The player's willingness to play declines if the state of being in a high probability state or a normal probability state cannot be determined for too long, but maintaining a high willingness to play by ending the game Can do.

Furthermore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, when the result of the variable display game becomes a specific result during the special game, and the probability state at that time is the normal probability state, the specific result If the number of continuing games is cleared after the end of the specific game based on the game, and the result of the variable display game is a specific result during the special game, and the game is in a high probability state, the specific game based on the specific result After ending, the number of continuing games is not cleared. For this reason, if the number of executions of the variable display game during the special game is counted, and the notification of whether to continue the special game other than the game that becomes the special game execution number from the occurrence of the specific result, the current probability state Can be inferred to be in the normal probability state if it is notified when the number of special games has been executed since the occurrence of the specific result. Therefore, the player will be interested in the game and watch the special game.

Invention according to claim 2, in the gaming machine of claim 1, wherein the special game execution means, wherein, when executing the special game, change pattern selection for selecting the change pattern of the variable display game Special variation pattern selection means for changing the table to a special variation pattern selection table that is not selected in the normal game is provided. The special variation pattern selection table includes a first special variation pattern selection table and the first special variation pattern selection. And a second special variation pattern selection table that selects a variation pattern having a longer execution time of the variation display game than the table, wherein the special variation pattern selection means is configured such that the number of continuous games is the selectable number of times. Except for the fluctuation display game, the first special fluctuation pattern selection table is used as the special fluctuation pattern selection table. -Option and, above a continuous game number the variable display games to be the selectable number is set to this and wherein selecting a second special change pattern selection table as the special change pattern selection table.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in the special game state, the selection pattern of the variation pattern of the variation display game is different from the normal game state, so that the player's sense of expectation in the special game state can be enhanced. .

Further, according to the invention described in claim 2, in variable display games continued number game becomes selectable count, the second special change pattern selection table is selected. Since the execution time of the variation display game using the second special variation pattern selection table is longer than when the first special variation pattern selection table is used, it is necessary to secure the time used for the effect when notifying the continuation of the special game. Can do. Further, when notifying the continuation of the special game, the player's expectation can be enhanced, and the player's willingness to play can be further stimulated.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect , a stop display time for stopping and displaying the result of the variable display game is set to be longer than the first stop display time and the first stop display time. A result mode derivation control means for setting any one of the two stop display times, wherein the result mode derivation control means sets the second stop display time for the variable display game in which the number of continuous games is the selectable number of times. It is characterized by being possible.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, by setting the second stop display time in the variable display game having the selectable number of times, the stop display time of the result mode is extended more than usual. For this reason, the effect at the time of notifying whether or not to continue the special game can be executed for a long time, and the time for the player to watch the effect can be increased.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the third aspect, when the second stop display time is set by the result mode derivation control means, the special variation pattern selection means is the first A special variation pattern selection table is selected.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the first special variation pattern selection table is selected when the second stop time longer than the first stop time is set, that is, the second special variation having a long variation time. The pattern selection table is not selected. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored because the time when the variation time of the identification information is combined with the stop time becomes too long.
Further, when the result mode is derived at the second stop display time, the first special variation pattern selection table can be used as in the case of being derived at the first stop display time. For this reason, the notification as to whether or not to continue the special game is performed during the execution of the variation display game based on the second special variation pattern selection table or during the execution of the variation display game based on the first special variation pattern selection table. You can select and execute. For this reason, the variation of production can increase and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to drive a player to play a game and to cause the player to execute more games.

1 is a front view showing a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the structural example of the game board in the gaming machine of the embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system and game control apparatus which are provided in the back surface of the game machine of the embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the presentation control apparatus in the control system of FIG. It is a figure explaining the result aspect of the special figure fluctuation display game performed with the gaming machine of the embodiment. It is a figure explaining the game state and transition conditions which generate | occur | produce with the gaming machine of the embodiment. It is a figure explaining the fluctuation pattern table 1 used in the special figure fluctuation display game performed with the gaming machine of the embodiment. (A)-(e) is a figure explaining the fluctuation pattern table A used in the special figure fluctuation display game performed with the game machine of the embodiment, (f)-(j) is about the fluctuation pattern table B. It is a figure explaining. It is a timing chart explaining operation of the gaming machine of the embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of a main process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of the embodiment. 11 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the main process in FIG. 10. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of a timer interruption process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of the embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure game process performed during the timer interruption process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the start port switch monitoring process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure start port switch common process performed during the start port switch monitoring process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure hold information determination process performed during the special figure start port switch common process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure normal process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process performed during the special figure normal process of FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process which is executed during the special figure ordinary process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process performed during the special figure 1 fluctuation start process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the stop symbol information setting process performed during the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure 1 small hits information setting process performed during the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure information setting process performed during the special figure 1 fluctuation start process of FIG. 19, and during the special figure 2 fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure change process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure display process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the continuation of the special figure display process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the time reduction fluctuation frequency update process performed during the special figure display process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the definite mode setting process performed during the time reduction fluctuation frequency update process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special mode setting process 1 performed during the time reduction variation frequency update process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special mode setting process 2 performed during the time reduction fluctuation frequency update process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special mode setting process 3 performed during the time reduction fluctuation frequency update process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special mode setting process 4 performed during the time reduction variation frequency update process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special mode setting process 5 performed during the time reduction fluctuation frequency update process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the jackpot end process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the jackpot end setting process 1 performed during the jackpot end process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the jackpot end setting process 2 performed during the jackpot end process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the small hit end process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the small hit end setting process 1 performed during the small hit end process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the small hit end setting process 2 performed during the small hit end process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the small hit end setting process 3 performed during the small hit end process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the small hit end setting process 4 performed during the small hit end process of FIG. It is a figure explaining the result aspect of the special figure variable display game performed with the game machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure fluctuation process performed in the embodiment. FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of a loss special figure display time setting process executed during the special figure changing process of FIG. 43. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special mode setting process 1 performed in the embodiment. It is a figure explaining the result aspect in the special figure fluctuation display game performed with the game machine concerning a 3rd embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the time reduction variation frequency update process performed in the same embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special mode setting process 7 performed during the time reduction variation frequency update process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of a jackpot end process in the same embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure display time setting process at the time of a loss performed in the embodiment. (A)-(e) is a figure explaining the fluctuation | variation pattern table A used with the special figure fluctuation display game performed with the game machine which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention, (f)-(j) It is a figure explaining the fluctuation pattern table B. FIG. It is a timing chart explaining operation of the gaming machine of the embodiment. It is a timing chart explaining operation of the gaming machine of the embodiment.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, an example of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of the present embodiment.

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

  The display device 41 is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a CRT (CRT). A plurality of pieces of identification information (special symbols), a character that produces a special figure variation display game, a background image that enhances the effect, and the like are displayed in an area (display area) in which an image of the display screen can be displayed. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special diagram variation display game is played. In addition, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, an image showing a game mode (described later in detail), etc.) is displayed on the display screen.

On the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided. Three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40.
In each of the general winning awards 35,.

  A start winning opening 36 is provided below the center case 40 for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game, and a game ball easily flows into the upper portion by opening a reverse “C” shape at the top. An ordinary variable winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting into a state and having a second start winning port is disposed therein.

The pair of opening / closing members 37b, 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the start winning port 36 is provided above the normal variation winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state.
When the result of the normal variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, and a normal variation prize is awarded. The device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows.

  Further, a special variable winning device (large winning mouth) 38 that can be converted into a state where a game ball is not accepted and a state where it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure changing display game is arranged below the normal variable winning device 37. Yes.

The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type open / close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The state is converted from a closed state (closed state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player).
That is, the special variable winning device 38 includes a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c that is driven by a large winning port solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. By converting the closed state from the closed state to the open state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player.
In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is disposed inside the special winning opening (winning area).
Below the special variable winning device 38, there is provided an out port 39 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port.

  Further, on the outside of the game area 32 (for example, the side of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game, the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the general figure start gate 34 which form the special figure fluctuation display game are provided. There is provided a collective display device 50 for executing a common figure variable display game triggered by winning a prize at one place.

  The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) 51 and a second special figure for a first special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like. The second special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 2 display) 52 for the fluctuation display game, the fluctuation display part (general figure display) for the common figure fluctuation display game, and each fluctuation display similarly configured by LED lamps A memory display unit for informing the game start memory number is provided. Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs, and a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and turns on when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of the short time state. Second game state display unit (second game state display), error display unit for displaying an error in which the probability state of jackpot is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, the number of rounds at the time of jackpot (special variation A round display unit for displaying the number of times the winning device 38 is opened and closed) is provided.

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

  The universal display displays the fact that the light is changing by blinking the lamp during the change. 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 holding indicator displays the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) among the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36 which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 indicator 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 indicator displays the starting memory number (= hold number) of the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37), which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52, as the special figure 1 hold indicator. Display in the same way.

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

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

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

  For example, the round display unit turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds (2 rounds or 16 rounds) when the big hit occurs. Note that the round display unit may be a seven-segment display.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a launcher (not shown) toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction change members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35 The winning prize opening 36, the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the special variable prize winning device 38 is won, or it flows into the out port 39 provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning winning port is changed to the payout control device 200 ( From the dispensing unit controlled by FIG. 3), it is discharged to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 12.

On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played.
In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if it is less than the upper limit of the normal figure start memory number, the general figure start memory number is added (+1) and the general figure start memory number is increased. One figure start memory is stored. The number of memorized start winning prizes is displayed on the memory display section for notifying the starting 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 is derived by hitting the common map fluctuation display game.

The usual map variation display game is executed by a variation display unit (common diagram display) provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (general and normal symbols) in the lit state and indicating a shift in the unlit state, and the normal identification information is displayed by blinking this LED. The fluctuation display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result.
Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game is a specific result, the pair of movable members 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes a state. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases.

  When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the universal figure start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal figure indicator stops in the hit state and enters the hit state. At this time, the normal variation winning device 37 is in a state in which the movable member 37b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3). It is converted and the winning of the game ball is allowed.

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

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

  In the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display device 41, for example, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-described numbers is left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), middle (third special symbol). The variation display is started in the order of symbols), the symbols that have been varied after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped, and the result of the special symbol variation display game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 performs a variable display game with a decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of special figure starting memories, and various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed to improve interest.

The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display is performed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special map variable display game and the second special map variable display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game machine 10 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41.
Further, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, if there is a start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game becomes possible, the second special figure fluctuation display game is It is supposed to be executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The backup power supply unit 420 can be composed of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly, the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is held even during a power failure or after the power is shut off. The control signal generation unit 430, for example, monitors the 32V voltage generated by the normal power supply unit 410 and detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops below an arbitrary value set between 17.2V and 20.0V, for example. Then, the power failure monitoring signal is changed and a reset signal is output after a predetermined time. In addition, when the power is turned on or when the power failure is recovered, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed since that time (when the voltage at which the occurrence of the power failure was detected).

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

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

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

In addition, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the production contents, and the presence or absence of the reach state.
The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. Further, the fluctuation pattern table includes a loss fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a big hit fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is per 16R or 2R, and when the result is a small hit. A small hit variation pattern table to be selected is included. Further, these pattern tables include a second half variation pattern table and a first half variation pattern table. Details of the various variation pattern tables will be described later.

  Reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can change, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the special result mode is entered, the game is already derived at the stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. This means a display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is the special result mode even when the display device's variable display control progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. There is no display mode. For example, a state where so-called full-rotation reach is performed in a variable display region while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device has progressed to reach a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition for the special result mode.

  Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. This reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility that a special result mode is derived (different reliability) includes normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, premier reach, etc. Is set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <premier reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device, thereby playing the gaming machine. 10 overall control is performed.
Although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 generates a jackpot determination random number for the special figure variation display game, a jackpot symbol random number for determining the jackpot symbol, a hit determination random number for the common figure variation display game, and the like. And a clock for generating a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A and an update timing of the random number generation circuit based on an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 It has a generator.

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

  Although not shown, the payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives a payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100. , Control for paying out a prize ball. In addition, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the ball.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the input unit 120 receives signals and payouts from the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 and the like. A status signal indicating a payout abnormality from the control device 200, a shot ball break switch signal indicating a shortage of game balls before payout, and an overflow switch signal indicating overflow are fetched and supplied to the game microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. One input port 123 is provided. The overflow switch signal is a signal that is output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full).

  Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmitt trigger circuit 124 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like. The circuit 124 has a function of removing noise from these input signals. Of the signals from the power supply device 400, the power failure monitoring signal and the initialization switch signal are once inputted to the first input port 123 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited.

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

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

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 via a relay board 70 for data indicating special symbol information of the variable display game to a test firing test apparatus of an accredited organization (not shown) and a signal indicating the probability status of jackpot. The output buffer 134 is configured to be mountable. This buffer 134 is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass production product) installed in the game store. 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 121 is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay substrate 70 without passing through the buffer 134.

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

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and is connected to the data bus 140 to open a special variation winning device 38 (a large winning opening solenoid) 38b and a solenoid (normal electric solenoid) 37c to open a movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37. The third output port 135 for outputting the opening / closing data of the LED and the ON / OFF data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 is connected. A fourth output port 136 for outputting ON / OFF data of the segment line connected to the anode terminal, and a fifth output port 137 for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal 71 are provided. It has been. Information relating to the gaming machine 10 output from the external information terminal 71 is supplied to, for example, an information collection terminal installed in a game store or a game hall internal management device (not shown).

  Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening / closing data signal of the big prize opening solenoid 38b output from the third output port 135, and receives the solenoid driving signal and the opening / closing data signal of the power solenoid 37c to generate the solenoid driving signal. A first driver (drive circuit) 138a for outputting, a second driver 138b for outputting an on / off drive signal for a digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50 outputted from the third output port 135, and a fourth output port 136 The external information signal supplied to the external device such as the management device from the third driver 138c and the fifth output port 137 for outputting the ON / OFF drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the external information A fourth driver 138d for outputting to the terminal 71 is provided.

  The first driver 138a is supplied with DC32V from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. Also, DC12V is supplied to the third driver 138c that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. Since the second driver 138b for driving the digit line is for extracting the digit line corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V. A dynamic drive method is achieved by flowing current to the anode terminal of the LED through the segment line by the third driver 138c that outputs 12 V, and drawing the current from the cathode terminal through the segment line by the second driver 138b that outputs the ground potential. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so that the LEDs are lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal 71 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. Note that the buffer 134, the third output port 135, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output board 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

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

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

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are connected to program ROMs 321 and 322 each composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by each CPU. Is connected to an image ROM 323 storing character images and video data, and a sound ROM 324 storing sound data is connected to the sound source LSI 314. The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, decides the contents of the presentation, instructs the video control microcomputer 312 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 314 about the reproduced sound. Then, processing such as lighting of the decoration lamp, motor drive control, and production time management is executed. RAMs that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are provided in the respective chips. Note that the RAM that provides the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Although not particularly limited, a serial system is used between the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 and between the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the sound source LSI 314. Data transmission / reception is performed, and data transmission / reception is performed in parallel with the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and between the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the VDP 313. By transmitting and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial. The VDP 313 includes an ultra-high speed VRAM (video RAM) 313a used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 323, and a scaler for enlarging and reducing images. 313b, a signal conversion circuit 313c that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method, and the like are provided.

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

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

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

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

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

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply apparatus 400 drives a motor or a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control apparatus 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. DC32V for driving the display device 41 composed of a liquid crystal panel, DC5V serving as the power supply voltage for the command I / F 331, DC18V for driving the LED and speaker, and a reference for these DC voltages It is configured to generate a voltage of NDC 24V used to turn on the monitor lamp. Further, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 or the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312, DC 3. The effect control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating 3V or DC 1.2V. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

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

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided to the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining whether or not the normal variation display game is missed is performed. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the general symbol display 53, a processing for displaying a general symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display 53, the general electric solenoid 37c is operated, and the opening / closing members 37b and 37b of the normal variable prize winning device 37 are set in advance. Time (for example, 0.3 seconds) is controlled to be released as described above. In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display.

Further, a start winning (starting memory) is stored based on an input of a detection signal of a game ball from a starting port 1 switch 36a provided in the starting winning port 36, and based on this start memory, the first special figure variation display game is stored. The big hit determination random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is missed is performed.
In addition, the start memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37, and based on this start memory, for the big hit determination of the second special figure variable display game A random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is missed is performed.
Here, the game control device 100 constitutes a game control means for controlling a variation display game (special diagram variation display game) in the variation display device (special figure 1 display 51, special figure 2 display 52, display device 41). .

Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination results of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game to the effect control device 300. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52, a process for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game to be stopped is performed.
In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs a process of displaying the decoration special figure change display game corresponding to the special figure change display game.
Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed.

Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 when the result of the special figure variation display game is a special result (big hit), and also displays the special result mode. A process for generating a gaming state is performed.
In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A performs control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special winning opening by, for example, opening the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b. .
Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins in the big winning opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1 second) elapses after the opening of the big winning opening is achieved. Opening the grand prize opening until one is made is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed in which this is repeated (repeated) a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 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.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state (probability change state) as the game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. This high probability state is a state in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. Moreover, even if it becomes a high probability state based on the result aspect of any of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure Both of the variable display games are in a high probability state.
In addition, when a high probability state occurs, the game control apparatus 100 sets a predetermined number of games (high probability variation number initial value (for example, 80)) and sets this value every time the special figure variation display game is executed. Decrement (-1). When this value becomes 0, that is, when the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times (80 times), the probability state is returned to the normal probability state. That is, the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is a so-called ST machine in which the duration of the high probability state is determined in advance.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short-time state (a state with general power support) as a gaming state after the special gaming state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
In this time-short state, control is performed so that the normal-variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are in the time-short operation state. Specifically, in the short-time state, the execution time of the above-described usual-variable display game is controlled to be a second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Thus, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be substantially increased. Further, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning device 37 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won, the release time becomes a second release time longer than the first release time in the normal state. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 1.7 seconds). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 is not the first opening number of one time but the number of opening times of the normal variable winning game device 37 for two or more times (for example, (3 times) the second number of times of opening.
It should be noted that the execution time of the normal variation display game is set to the second variation display time (for example, 1 second), and the release mode of the normal variation winning device 37 is the second release time (for example, 1.7). Second), and the number of times of opening with respect to one hit result of the normal variation display game is the second number of times of opening (for example, 3 times), either one or both may be performed. May be. In the short-time state, control may be performed so that the probability of a hit result of the normal-variable display game is higher than that in the normal operation state.
As a result, the game ball can easily win the normal variation winning device 37, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started.

  In addition, when the result of the special figure variation display game is the specific result (small hit), the game control device 100 displays the specific result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 and also specifies the specific game. Processing to generate a state (specific game state) is performed. In the specific gaming state, the number of rounds is 2 and the opening time of the big prize opening is 1 second. It should be noted that the probability state of the special figure after the end of the specific gaming state and the operating state of the normal variation winning device 37 are the same as before the specific result is stopped and displayed.

  Here, the big hit is a special result with the operation of the condition device, and the small hit is a special result without the operation of the condition device. The condition device is activated when a big hit occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game (stop display of the big hit symbol). When the conditional device is activated, for example, a big hit state occurs and a special electric accessory is generated. This means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable winning device 38 is set. The fact that the condition device does not operate means that the above-mentioned flag is not set as in the case of winning a small lottery. The “condition device” may be software means such as a flag that is turned on / off in software as described above, or may be hardware means such as a switch that is electrically turned on / off. In addition, the “condition device” is a term generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of the electric accessory, and the same applies to this specification. It is used as a term having a meaning.

Next, the type of result mode of the special figure variation display game will be specifically described. As a result mode of the special figure variation display game executed by the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, there are two special results of big hit A and big hit B, as shown in FIG. These two types of specific results are set. Before the start of the special symbol variation display game, a stop symbol number is set based on the jackpot symbol random number or the small symbol symbol random number, and a winning symbol flag and a result mode corresponding to the stop symbol number are respectively selected. Based on the selected result mode, the execution mode of the special game state or the specific game state (number of rounds or opening time of the big prize opening) and the amount of additional game value (whether the high probability state or the short time state is generated) Etc.) is determined.
Further, based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game, the selection pattern of the variation pattern table used in the special figure variation display game to be performed after the special game state or the specific game state is ended is determined.

When the stop symbol number is set to any one of 1 to 80, the big hit A is set and the hit symbol flag “0” is set. In addition, the number of rounds in the special game state is 16 rounds (the opening time of the big prize opening is 25 seconds). After the special game state ends, until the special figure variation display game is executed 80 times, the special figure probability state is set to the high probability state, and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state. The
In the state in which the high probability state and the short-time operation state are set, the variation pattern table 2 is selected in the special figure variation display game to be performed 1 to 80 times. When the 80th special figure fluctuation display game is completed, the normal probability state is restored, and in the 81st special figure fluctuation display game, the fluctuation pattern table 1 is selected. The details of the variation pattern table 1 will be described later, and the description of the variation pattern table 2 is omitted.

If the stop symbol number is set to any of 81 to 100, a big hit B is set and a hit symbol flag “1” is set. Further, the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 2 rounds (the opening time of the big prize opening is 1 second) (the first game value is given). If the game mode other than the special mode B, which will be described later, is a big hit B, the probability state of the special figure remains in the high probability state until the special figure variation display game is executed 80 times after the special game state is finished. The operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the normal operation state.
In the state in which the high-probability state and the normal operation state are set, the variation pattern table A is selected in the special figure variation display game to be executed 1 to 19, 21 to 39, 41 to 80, and the variation is performed in the 20th and 40th times. Pattern table B is selected. When the 80th special figure fluctuation display game is completed, the normal probability state is restored, and in the 81st special figure fluctuation display game, the fluctuation pattern table 1 is selected. Details of the variation pattern tables A and B will be described later.

On the other hand, when the special mode B is a big hit B, after the special game state ends, until the special figure variation display game is executed 80 times, the special figure probability state becomes a high probability state, and the normal variation prize is won. The operation state of the device 37 is set to the short-time operation state.
In the special figure variation display game that is performed 1 to 80 times after the end of the special game state in the state where the high probability state and the short time operation state are set, the variation pattern table 2 is selected as in the case of the big hit A.

  When the stop symbol number is set to any one of 101 to 110, the small hit is 1. If the set stop symbol number is any of 101 to 108, the winning symbol flag “2” is set, and if it is 109 or 110, the winning symbol flag “3” is set. Further, a specific game state occurs (a second game value is given). The probability state of the special figure and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 after the end of the specific gaming state are the same as before the result mode of 1 per bonus is derived. Since the number of stop symbols corresponding to the winning symbol flag 2 is larger than that of the winning symbol flag 3, the small hit corresponding to the winning symbol flag 2 is easier to win than the small hit corresponding to the winning symbol 3. .

After the specific game state based on the small hit 1 of the winning symbol “2” is finished, the changing pattern table A is selected in the special figure changing display game executed 1 to 19 times, and the changing pattern table B is selected in the 20th time. The variation pattern table 1 is selected in the special drawing variation display game after the 21st time.
After the specific game state based on the small hit 1 of the winning symbol “3” is finished, the variation pattern table A is selected in the special diagram variation display game executed 1 to 19, 21 to 39 times, and the variation pattern table in the 20th and 40th times. B is selected. The variation pattern table 1 is selected in the 41st and subsequent special figure variation display games.

  When the stop symbol number is set to any one of 111 to 120, the small hit is 2. If the stop symbol number is 111 or 112, the winning symbol flag “4” is set, and if it is any of 113 to 120, the winning symbol flag “5” is set. In addition, although a specific gaming state is generated, as in the case of 1 in small game, the result state of 1 in small game is derived for the probability state of the special figure and the operating state of the normal variation winning device 37 after the completion of the specific gaming state. The same state as before. Since the number of stop symbols corresponding to the winning symbol flag 5 is larger than that of the winning symbol flag 4, the small hit corresponding to the winning symbol flag 5 is easier to win than the small winning corresponding to the symbol 4.

After completion of the specific gaming state based on the small hit 2 of the winning symbol “4”, the fluctuation pattern table A is selected in the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed for the first to 19th times, and the fluctuation pattern table B is selected in the 20th time. In the special figure fluctuation display game after the 21st time, the fluctuation pattern table 1 is selected.
After the specific gaming state based on the small hit 2 of the winning symbol “5” is finished, the variation pattern table A is selected in the special diagram variation display game executed 1 to 19, 21 to 39 times, and the variation pattern table in the 20th and 40th times. B is selected. The variation pattern table 1 is selected in the 41st and subsequent special figure variation display games.

Next, the game mode will be described. In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, three types of game modes, a normal mode, a fixed mode, and a special mode, are set.
In the normal mode (normal game state), the probability state of the special figure is the normal probability state, and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the normal operation state. In the normal mode, it is clearly notified that the probability state of the special figure is the normal probability state.
In the fixed mode, the probability state of the special figure is a high probability state, and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is a short-time operation state. In the definite mode, it is clearly notified that the probability state of the special figure is a high probability state.
There are two types of special modes: special mode A (special gaming state) and special mode B (special gaming state). In the special mode A, the probability state of the special figure is a normal probability state, and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is a normal operation state. In the special mode B, the probability state of the special figure is a high probability state, and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is a normal operation state. In the special mode, it is not clearly informed whether the probability state of the special figure is the normal probability state or the high probability state.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can shift the game mode from the current mode to another mode based on the probability state of the special figure and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37. In addition, the game control apparatus 100 sets a predetermined number of games when shifting from the normal mode to another game mode. Specifically, the initial value (for example, 80) of the high probability variation number when shifting to the fixed mode or the special mode B, and the initial value for the specific variation number (selectable number of times: for example, 40 or 20) when shifting to the special mode A. ) Is set. These set values are decremented (-1) every time the special figure variation display game is executed. When these values become 0, the game mode returns to the normal mode.

  When the big hit A is won in the normal mode, the mode shifts to the fixed mode after the special gaming state is finished. In addition, if the small hit 1 or 2 is won, the mode shifts to the special mode A after the end of the specific gaming state. When the big hit B is won, after the special gaming state is finished, the mode shifts to the special mode B.

  In addition, when the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times (80 times) in the confirmation mode, the mode is changed to the normal mode. In addition, if the small hit 1 or 2 is won in the confirmed mode, since the small hit is not accompanied by a change in the probability state or the operation state as described above, the confirmed mode is continued even after the end of the specific gaming state. Even if the big hits A and B are won in the confirmation mode, the confirmation mode is continued after the special gaming state is completed.

In the special mode A, when the big hit A is won, the mode is changed to the fixed mode, when the big hit B is won, the special mode B is executed, and when the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times (20 times or 40 times), the normal mode is changed. In addition, when the special mode A is won by 1 or 2 per small game, the number of continued games (the number of executions of the variable display game for executing the special game) counted up to that point is cleared and counted, and the initial value of the specific fluctuation number Select (40 or 20) again.
In the special mode B, when the big hit A or B is won, the mode shifts to the fixed mode. Further, when the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times (80 times), the normal mode is entered. In addition, when the small win 1 or 2 is won in the special mode B, the special mode B is continued. When continuing, the specific variation number is not reset, and the count is continued from the stored specific variation number.

Here, details of the variation pattern table will be described. The various variation pattern tables (variation pattern selection table) stored in the ROM 111B include a variation pattern table 1 used in the normal mode (see FIGS. 7A to 7E) and a variation pattern table 2 used in the confirmation mode. There are four types of variation pattern table A (see FIGS. 8A to 8E) and variation pattern table B (see FIGS. 8F to 8J) used in the special mode. include. Each variation pattern table is selected when the lottery result is out of order, the variation variation pattern table selected when the big hit A, the big hit A variation pattern table selected when the big hit A, the big hit B selected when the big hit B It includes a variation pattern table, a small variation 1 table selected for small hits 1, and a small variation 2 table selected for small hits 2.
The game control device 100 selects the variation pattern table based on the winning symbol flag being set, the current game mode, and the number of special figure variation display games executed in the game mode.

The fluctuation pattern table 1 is a table used in a special figure fluctuation display game executed in the normal mode.
When it is determined that the special figure variation display game is out of play in the normal mode, the variation pattern table 1 (out of place) shown in FIG. 7A is selected. Thus, in the special figure variation display game, there is no reach with a probability of 70% (variation time 8 seconds), normal reach with a probability of 15% (variation time 15 seconds), and special 1 reach with a probability of 10% (variation time 50). Second) Special 2 reach (variation time 100 seconds) occurs with a probability of 5%.

When the special figure fluctuation display game is determined to be a big hit A, the fluctuation pattern table 1 (big hit A) shown in FIG. 7B is selected. Thus, in the special figure fluctuation display game, 5% probability of normal reach (variation time 15 seconds), 40% probability of special 1 reach (variation time 50 seconds), 55% probability of special 2 reach (variation time) 100 seconds) occurs. In this case, no reach variation does not occur.
When the special figure fluctuation display game is determined to be a big hit B, the fluctuation pattern table 1 (big hit B) shown in FIG. 7C is selected. Thus, in the special figure fluctuation display game, there is no reach with a probability of 35% (change time 28 seconds), normal reach with a probability of 30% (change time 35 seconds), and special 1 reach with a probability of 35% (change time 50). Second) occurs. In this case, special 2 reach does not occur.

Further, when it is determined that the special figure variation display game is 1 for small hits, the variation pattern table 1 (1 for small hits) shown in FIG. 7D is selected. Thus, in the special figure fluctuation display game, there is no reach with a probability of 55% (variation time 28 seconds), normal reach with a probability of 35% (variation time 35 seconds), and special 1 reach with a probability of 10% (variation time 50). Second) occurs. In this case, special 2 reach does not occur.
Further, when it is determined that the special figure variation display game has a small hit 2, the variation pattern table 1 (small hit 2) shown in FIG. 7E is selected. Thus, in the special figure variation display game, there is no reach with a probability of 45% (variation time 28 seconds), normal reach with a probability of 30% (variation time 35 seconds), and special 1 reach with a probability of 25% (variation time 50). Second) occurs. In this case, special 2 reach does not occur.

The fluctuation pattern table A is a table used in a special figure fluctuation display game executed in the special mode.
When it is determined that the special figure fluctuation display game is out of play in the special mode, the fluctuation pattern table A (displacement: first special fluctuation pattern selection table) shown in FIG. 8A is selected. As a result, in the special figure fluctuation display game, the game is finished with a probability of 100% without occurrence of a reach (fluctuation time: 4 seconds). Note that the special figure variation display game based on this table has a short variation time, so that the game progresses at a relatively fast pace while the variation pattern table A is selected (for example, during the 19 games from the start of the special mode). To do.
When it is determined that the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit A, the fluctuation pattern table A (big hit A) shown in FIG. 8B is selected. Thereby, in the special figure fluctuation display game, the special 2 reach (fluctuation time 20 seconds) occurs with a probability of 100%.

  When it is determined that the special figure variation display game is a big hit B, the fluctuation pattern table A (big hit B) shown in FIG. When the variation pattern table A (small hit 1) shown is determined to be small hit 2, the variation pattern table A (small hit 2) shown in FIG. 8E is selected. As a result, in the special figure fluctuation display game, chances are not generated with a probability of 100% (for example, small hit 2 is 1 · 3 · 5, small hit 1 is 2 · 4 · 6, big hit B is Is displayed in the decorative special figure variation display game of the display device 41 (the variation time is 20 seconds).

Like the variation pattern table A, the variation pattern table B is a table used in the special figure variation display game executed in the special mode.
When it is determined that the special figure variation display game is out of play in the special mode and the variation pattern table B is used, the variation pattern table B shown in FIG. The Thereby, in the special figure fluctuation display game, the game is finished with a probability of 100% without occurrence of a reach (fluctuation time: 20 seconds). The reason why the variation time is set longer than the variation pattern table A is to perform an effect (mode continuation notification effect) as to whether or not to continue the special mode.
When it is determined that the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit A, the fluctuation pattern table B (big hit A) shown in FIG. 8G is selected. Thereby, in the special figure fluctuation display game, the special 2 reach (fluctuation time 20 seconds) occurs with a probability of 100%.

  When the special figure fluctuation display game is determined to be a big hit B, the fluctuation pattern table B (big hit B) shown in FIG. 8 (h) is shown in FIG. When the fluctuation pattern table B (small hit 1) shown is determined to be small hit 2, the fluctuation pattern table B (small hit 2) shown in FIG. 8 (j) is selected. As a result, in the special figure fluctuation display game, chances are not generated with a probability of 100% (for example, small hit 2 is 1 · 3 · 5, small hit 1 is 2 · 4 · 6, big hit B is Is displayed in the decorative special figure variation display game of the display device 41 (the variation time is 20 seconds).

  In FIG. 9, the flow of the game after the occurrence of the special mode is shown for each result mode (small hit 1, 2 and big hit B). Here, the initial game mode of the gaming machine 10 will be described as a normal mode. When the specific gaming state based on the small hit 1 ends, as shown in FIG. 9A, the gaming mode shifts from the normal mode to the special mode (t1). At this time, the display device 41 notifies the special mode transition (for example, character display such as “chance”).

  In the special figure fluctuation display game in this special mode, the fluctuation pattern table A is selected. In the special figure fluctuation display game in which the fluctuation pattern table A is selected, the game proceeds at a fast pace because the fluctuation time in the case of a loss is as short as 4 seconds. During this time, a special mode effect is provided to notify the transition to the special mode. Then, in the 20th special figure fluctuation display game, the fluctuation pattern table B is selected (t2). During the execution of the 20th special symbol variation display game, the display device 41 performs an effect (mode continuation notification effect) as to whether or not to continue the special mode after this while displaying the special symbol in a variable manner. Eventually, the end of the special mode is notified, and the game mode returns to the normal mode simultaneously with the end of the 20th special figure variation display game (t3). In the special figure variation display game in the normal mode, the variation pattern table 1 is used.

Further, when the specific gaming state based on the small hit 2 ends, the gaming mode shifts from the normal mode to the special mode as shown in FIG. 9B (t1). At this time, as in the case of small hit 1, the display device 41 notifies the special mode transition (for example, character display such as “chance”).
In the special figure fluctuation display game in this special mode, the fluctuation pattern table A is selected. In the special figure variation display game in which the variation pattern table A is selected, the variation proceeds in a fast pace because the variation time in the case of a loss is short. During this time, the special mode effect is performed. Then, in the 20th special figure fluctuation display game, the fluctuation pattern table B is selected (t2). During the execution of the 20th special symbol variation display game, the display device 41 performs a mode continuation notification effect while variably displaying special symbols. Eventually, the continuation of the special mode is notified, and the 20th special figure variation display game is ended (t3). Then, the display content of the display device 41 is changed to a content (for example, a character display such as “Intense heat”) that more expects a high probability state.

  When the continuation effect ends, the variation pattern table A is selected again. During this time, the game progresses at a fast pace and a special mode effect is performed. In the 40th special figure fluctuation display game, the fluctuation pattern table B is selected (t4). During the 40th special symbol variation display game, the display device 41 performs a mode continuation notification effect while variably displaying special symbols. Eventually, the end of the special mode is notified, and the game mode returns to the normal mode simultaneously with the end of the 40th special figure variation display game (t5). In the special figure variation display game in the normal mode, the variation pattern table 1 is used.

When the special game state based on the big hit B is completed, the game mode shifts from the normal mode to the special mode B as shown in FIG. 9C (t1). At this time, as in the case of small hit 1, the display device 41 notifies the special mode transition (for example, character display such as “chance”).
In the special figure fluctuation display game in this special mode, the fluctuation pattern table A is selected. In the special figure variation display game in which the variation pattern table A is selected, the variation proceeds in a fast pace because the variation time in the case of a loss is short. During this time, the special mode effect is executed. Then, in the 20th special figure fluctuation display game, the fluctuation pattern table B is selected (t2). During the execution of the 20th special figure variation display game, the display device 41 produces an effect as to whether or not to continue the special mode while variably displaying the special symbol. Eventually, the continuation of the special mode is notified, and the 20th special figure variation display game is ended (t3). Then, the display content of the display device 41 is changed to a content (for example, a character display such as “Intense heat”) that more expects a high probability state.

  When the continuation effect ends, the variation pattern table A is selected again. During this time, the game progresses at a fast pace and a special mode effect is performed. In the 40th special figure fluctuation display game, the fluctuation pattern table B is selected (t4). During the 40th special-figure display game, the display device 41 produces an effect as to whether or not to continue the special mode while variably displaying the special symbol. Eventually, the continuation of the special mode is informed, and the 40th special figure variation display game ends (t5). When shifting to the special mode by winning the small hit, the special mode is continued until the special figure variation display game is executed 40 times at most, so that the content displayed on the display device 41 is in a high probability state. (For example, character display such as “high probability determination”).

  When the continuation effect ends, the variation pattern table A is selected again. During this time, the game progresses at a fast pace, and a high probability state is notified. Then, at the same time as the 80th special figure variation display game is completed, the game mode returns to the normal mode (t6). In the special figure variation display game in the normal mode, the variation pattern table 1 is used.

When the result of the special figure variation display game is 1 per small game, a predetermined symbol (chance eye: for example, even symbols of 2, 4 and 6) is stopped and displayed in the decoration special figure variation display game of the display device 41. Then, the transition to the special mode is notified. Then, a specific game state of two rounds (opening time 1 second) occurs.
In addition, when the result of the special figure variation display game is 2 per hit, a predetermined symbol (chance: for example, odd number of 1, 3, 5) is displayed in the decorative special figure variation display game of the display device 41. The stop is displayed and the transition to the special mode is notified. Then, a specific game state of two rounds (opening time 1 second) occurs.
Also, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit B, in the decorative special figure variation display game of the display device 41, the same pattern as the small hits 1 and 2 (chance eyes: for example, 1, 3, 5 Any one of odd symbols and even symbols of 2, 4, and 6) is stopped and displayed, and the transition to the special mode is notified. Then, a special game state of two rounds (opening time 1 second) occurs.
In the special mode A or B that shifts after the special game state or the specific game state is finished, a special effect (special mode effect) is made in the special modes A and B by the display device 41 or the like. Also, after the transition to the game mode, until the end of the special mode is notified by the mode continuation effect, the selection pattern of the variation pattern table is the same, and the ordinary variation winning device 37 is also in a state without the ordinary power support. ing.

  By the way, in this embodiment, in the case of big hit B, the proportion of odd symbols out of the odd symbols (1 · 3 · 5) and even symbols (2 · 4 · 6) is increased. Further, as described above, the small hit 2 (odd symbols 1, 3, and 5) has a high probability of continuing the special mode until the special symbol variation display game is executed 40 times. For this reason, when an odd number is derived, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of a high probability state, and since the special mode continues for a long time, the expectation can be maintained for a long period of time, and the interest of the game is high.

  In the special mode B, when the big hit B or the small hit 1, 2 is won, the probability state can be known. In the special mode A, if the big win B or the small win 1, 2 is won, the number of continuous games of the special figure variation display game in the special mode is cleared, so the next continuous production is counted 20th after the completion. To be done. On the other hand, in the special mode B, when the small wins 1 and 2 are won, the number of continued games is not reset, so the game is performed 20 times from the beginning of the transition to the special mode B. For this reason, for example, when the special winning opening is opened and closed twice in the special mode, the number of executions of the special figure change display game is counted from that time, and if the continuous presentation is performed before the 20th game, It can be inferred that the winning mode or the special mode B has continued from the beginning, that is, a high probability state.

Next, control processing executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control apparatus 100 will be described.
Control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes main processing shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 and timer interruption processing shown in FIG. 12 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 10, first, an interrupt prohibition process (step S1) is performed, and then an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) for setting a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs. S2), a stack pointer setting process (step S3) for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area in which a value of a register or the like is saved when an interrupt occurs, and an interrupt mode setting process (step S4) for setting an interrupt processing mode. )I do.

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

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply device 400 is turned on (step S9). If it is determined that the initialization switch is off (step S9; No), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data (step S10). (Step S11; Yes), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data (Step S12). Next, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S13; Yes), the checksum of the predetermined area in the RWM is calculated (step S14), and the calculated checksum and the checksum at the time of power interruption are calculated. Compare (step S15) and determine whether they match (step S16). And when it corresponds (step S16; Yes), it transfers to step S17 of FIG. 10, and performs the process at the time of recovering normally from a power failure.

  When the initialization switch is determined to be on (step S9; Yes), or when it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S11; No or step S13; No), the checksum Is determined to be not normal (step S16; No), the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG. 11 to perform initialization processing.

  In step S17 of FIG. 11, all the power outage inspection areas are cleared, the checksum area is cleared (step S18), and the area related to error and fraud monitoring is reset (step S19). Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S20). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S20; No), steps S21 and S22 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S23.

  If it is determined in step S20 that the probability is high (step S20; Yes), the ON information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S21), and the high probability notification LED (for example, provided in the batch display device 50) The ON (lighted) data of the error indicator is saved in the segment area (step S22). And the process (step S23) which transmits the command at the time of the power recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number prepared in order to perform the special figure game process mentioned later to the effect control apparatus 300 is performed, and step Proceed to S29.

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S9, S11, S13, S16 to step S24, all work areas before the access prohibited area are cleared (step S24), and all stack areas after the access prohibited area are cleared. (Step S25), the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (Step S26). Then, the output timer initial value of the external information (security signal) relating to RWM clear is saved in the security signal control timer area (step S27), and a command at power-on is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (step S28). Proceed to S29. In step S29, a process of starting a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed.

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

  After the CTC activation process in step S29, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S30). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Then, the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on are changed to various initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit symbol random number 2) Then, after saving the initial value (start value) of a random number (winning random number) for determining the normal hit in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S31), the interruption is permitted (step S32). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on, and this value is used as an initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step S33) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, although not particularly limited, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number (big hit random number) generated in a random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number is a soft random number generated by software.

  After the initial value random number update process in step S33, the number of times the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus is set (step S34), and the power failure monitoring signal is ON. It is determined whether or not there is (step S35). If the power failure monitoring signal is not ON (step S35; No), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step S33). That is, when no power failure has occurred, the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S33) (step S32), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed with priority, and the timer interrupt Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  Note that the initial value random number update process in step S33 includes a method of performing an initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid execution of value random number update processing, when performing initial value random number update processing in the main processing, it is necessary to disable interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

  If the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35; Yes), it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is in the ON state for the number of checks set in step S34 (step S36). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on for the number of checks (step S36; No), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S35). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is ON for the number of checks (step S36; Yes), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S37), all A process of outputting OFF data to the output port (step S38) is performed.

  Thereafter, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 1 (step S39), and the power failure recovery inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 2 (step S40). Further, after performing the process of calculating the checksum when the RWM is turned off (step S41) and the process of saving the checksum (step S42), the process of prohibiting access to the RWM (step S43) is performed. Wait until the gaming machine is powered off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure recovery inspection area and the checksum at the time of power shutdown is calculated, so that whether or not the information stored in the RWM before the power shutdown is correctly backed up can be checked. This can be determined when the power is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 12, the timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111A, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 12 is started.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, a register saving process (step S51) is performed in which a value held in a predetermined register is first transferred to the RWM. In the Z80 microcomputer used as the gaming microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register. Next, an input process (step S52) for taking in inputs from various sensors (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, usual gate switch 34a, count switch 38a, etc.), that is, reading the state of each input port. )I do. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S53) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL38b, general electric power SOL37c) and the like is performed.

  Next, a command transmission process (step S54), a random number update process 1 (step S55), and a random number update process 2 (steps) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 300, the payout control device 200, and the like. S56) is performed. Thereafter, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a... 35n, and the count switch 38a. A prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S57) is performed to determine whether the front frame or the glass frame is open. Also, a special figure game process (step S58) for performing a process related to the special figure variable display game and a general figure game process (step S59) for performing a process related to the general map variable display game are performed. Details of the special figure game process (step S58) will be described later.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S60), which is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays various types of information related to display of special figure variation games and games, to display a desired content, magnetic sensor switch 61 And a magnetic error monitoring process (step S61) for checking the detection signal from the vibration sensor switch 62 to determine whether there is any abnormality. Then, external information editing processing (step S62) is performed in which signals to be output to various external devices are set in the output buffer. Subsequently, a process of clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S63), a process of restoring the register data saved in step S51 (step S64), and a process of permitting the interrupt (step S64) Step S65) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, details of the special game process (step S58) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. In the special figure game process, the input of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the special figure game process, first, a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring the winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as jackpot random numbers) are extracted and Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance. The details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) will be described later.

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

  Next, the special figure game process timer is updated (-1), and it is checked whether the game process timer has already expired or has been expired (step A3). If it is determined that the timer has timed up (step A4; Yes), a process (step A5) for setting a special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is performed. Then, the process (step A6) of acquiring the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is performed using the table. Then, after performing the process of saving the return address after the branch process to the stack area (step A7), the game branch process (step A8) is performed according to the special figure game process number.

  If the special figure game process number is “0” in step A8, the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure fluctuation display game, the setting of the production, A special figure routine process (step A9) for setting information necessary for the process is performed. The details of the special figure routine process (step A9) will be described later.

  In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “1”, special figure changing process for setting a special figure stop display time, setting information necessary for performing the special figure display process, etc. (Step A10) is performed. In step A8, if the special figure game process number is “2”, if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command is set according to the type of the big hit, and the big winning opening for each big hit A special chart display process (step A11) is performed for setting the fanfare time according to the release pattern and setting information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process. The details of the special figure changing process (step A10) and the special figure display process (step A11) will be described later.

  In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “3”, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the process during opening of the big prize opening, etc. are performed. Processing during fanfare / interval (step A12) is performed. In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “4”, if the big hit round is not the final round, an interval command is set, whereas if it is the final round, an ending command is set, A special winning opening opening process (step A13) for setting information necessary for ball processing is performed.

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

  In step A8, if the special figure game process number is “7”, the opening time / opening pattern of the big winning opening when the small hit occurs, the setting of the fanfare command, and the mid-small process are performed. Therefore, a small hitting fanfare process (step A16) for setting information necessary for the purpose is performed. If the special figure game process number is “8” in step A8, a small hitting process (step A17) for setting an ending command, setting information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball process, etc. I do.

  In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “9”, a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining balls won in the big prize opening during the small hitting process, A small hit remaining ball process (step A18) for setting information necessary for performing the end process is performed. If the special figure game process number is “10” in step A8, a small hit end process (step A19) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure routine process (step A9) is performed. . The details of the small hit end process (step A19) will be described later.

  Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step A20), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A21) which concerns on the special figure 1 indicator 51 is performed. Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A22), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A23) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; No), the process proceeds to step A20, and the subsequent processes are performed.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the first start port (start winning prize port 36) (step A111), the special figure start port switch common process (Step A112) is performed. The details of the special figure start port switch common process in step A112 will be described later together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A117.

  Next, it is checked whether or not the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variation winning device 37) is in operation, that is, whether or not the ordinary variation winning device 37 is activated and the game ball can be won. If it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is operating (step A113; Yes), the process proceeds to step A116, and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A113 that the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (step A113; No), it is checked whether the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variation winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the fraud occurrence determination number (step A114), processing for determining whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud occurrence determination (step A115). The normal variation winning device 37 cannot win a game ball in the closed state, and can win a game ball only in the open state. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, it is a case where some abnormality or fraud has occurred. When there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of illegal winnings thus counted is equal to or greater than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value).

  If it is determined in step A115 that the number of fraudulent winnings is not equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; No), a table for setting information on hold by the second starting port (ordinary variable winning device 37) is prepared (step A116). ), Special chart start port common processing (step A117) is performed, and start port switch monitoring processing is terminated. If it is determined in step A115 that the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; Yes), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second start memory is not generated any more.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, details of the special start port switch common process (steps A112 and A117) in the start port switch monitoring process described above will be described. The special figure start port switch common process is a process performed in common for each input when there is an input from the start port 1 switch 36a or the start port 2 switch 37a.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the special-purpose start port switch common process, first, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, an input is made to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a). Is checked (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), after the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch is saved (step A203), the start port Among the 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, information related to the number of winnings for the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) is output to the management device outside the gaming machine 10. The number of times (starting port signal output number) is loaded (step A204).

  Subsequently, the number of output of the start port signal is updated (+1), it is checked whether or not the number of outputs overflows (step A205), and if it is determined that the number of outputs does not overflow (step A206; No), The value is saved in the RWM start port signal output count area (step A207), and the process proceeds to step A208. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A206 that the number of outputs overflows (step A206; Yes), the process proceeds to step A208.

  Then, in step A208, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the update target special figure holding corresponding to the monitored start port switch (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a, etc.) is held (start memory). It is checked whether or not the number is less than the upper limit value (step A208), and processing for determining whether or not the special figure holding number is less than the upper limit value (step A209) is performed.

  If it is determined in step A209 that the number of special figure holds is less than the upper limit (step A209; Yes), a process of updating (+1) the number of special figure hold to be updated (for example, the number of special figure hold 1) Step A210) is performed. After preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command (MODE) of the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A211). Then, a decoration special figure hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared (step A212), and a command setting process (step A213) is performed. Subsequently, processing for calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the number of special figure holds (step A214) is performed by extracting and preparing the big hit random number (step A215), and the big hit random number is saved in the big hit random number area of the RWM. (Step A216).

  Next, the big hit symbol random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step A217), and saved in the big hit symbol random number saving area of the RWM (step A218). Further, the corresponding variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are extracted and saved in the RWM random number save area (steps A219, A220, A221). Then, the special figure hold information determination process (step A222) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A209 that the number of special figure reservations is not less than the upper limit (step A209; No), the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A222) in the above-described start port switch common process will be described. The special figure hold information determination process is a look-ahead process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

  As shown in FIG. 16, first, it is checked whether or not the conditions for executing the pre-reading effect are satisfied (step S231). If not satisfied (step S232; No), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. . Moreover, when satisfy | filling (step S232; Yes), the process regarding the following prefetch effect is performed.

  Here, the case where the condition for executing the pre-reading effect is satisfied is a case where the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common process is the input of the start port 2 switch 37a. In addition, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special processing start port switch common processing is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a, the open extension function of the normal variable prize winning device 37 is operating, that is, the ordinary power support The condition that the pre-reading effect may be executed is satisfied when the game is in the middle, the case where the game is in the big hit (special game state), and the case where it is excluded.

  In the process related to the prefetch effect performed when the conditions for executing the prefetch effect are satisfied (step S232; Yes), first, whether or not the big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value or not is a big hit. A big hit determination process (step A233) is performed to determine. If the determination result is a big hit (step A234; Yes), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target starter switch is set (step A235), the big hit symbol random number is checked, and the corresponding big hit information table The process of acquiring and setting (Step A236) is performed. Then, the symbol information is acquired from the set information table, and a process of saving in the symbol information (work) area (step A241) is performed.

  On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit (step A234; No), a small hit determination process (step A237) is performed to determine whether the big hit random number value matches the small hit determination value or not. Do. If the determination result is a small hit (step A238; Yes), a small hit information table corresponding to the target start-up switch is set (step A239), and the symbol information is acquired from the set information table. Processing for saving in the information (work) area (step A241) is performed. If the determination result is not a small hit (step A238; No), a loss information table is set (step A240), symbol information is acquired from the set information table, and saved in the symbol information (work) area. (Step A241) is performed.

  After obtaining the symbol information from the set information table and performing the process of saving in the symbol information (work) area (step A241), the start opening winning effect drawing command is acquired from the set information table, and the starting opening winning is received. The effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area of the RWM (step A242). Next, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, after preparing the start port winning flag of the start port switch to be monitored (step A243), the target start port winning effect command setting table is prepared ( Step A244). And the special figure information setting process (step A245) which sets the special figure information set regarding the start port of the said monitoring object is performed. Details of the special figure information setting process (step A245) will be described later.

  Subsequently, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A246) for setting the latter half variation pattern among the variation modes in the special figure variation display game, the variation pattern setting process (step A246) for setting the variation aspect of the special figure variation display game ( Step A247) is performed. Each of the special figure information setting process in step A245, the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process in step A246, and the fluctuation pattern setting process in step A247 is a special figure normal process (special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A313) and special figure 2). This is the same as the special figure information setting processing, the latter half variation pattern setting processing, and the variation pattern setting processing in the variation start processing (step A311)).

Then, the start opening prize effect command (MODE) corresponding to the first half variation number of the set variation pattern is calculated and prepared (step A248), and the second half variation number value is prepared as the start opening prize effect command (ACTION). (Step A249), command setting processing (Step A250) is performed. Subsequently, a start opening winning effect command command is loaded from the winning effect symbol command area and prepared (step A251), a command setting process (step A252) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. That is, the start opening prize effect command is prepared in steps A248 and A249, and the start opening prize effect symbol command is prepared in step A251, so that the determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information corresponding to the start memory is obtained. , It is possible to notify the effect control device 300 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory, in particular by changing the decoration special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41, etc. The result related information can be notified to the player before the start timing of the special figure variation display game.
Note that the time when the jackpot random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory is determined in advance is not only at the start winning time when the start memory is generated, but before the variable display game based on the start memory is performed. Anytime.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is checked whether or not the second special figure holding number (second starting memory number) is 0 (step A301). When it is determined that the second special figure hold number is 0 (step A302; Yes), it is checked whether or not the first start memory number (first special figure hold number) is 0 (step A303). If it is determined that the number of first special figure hold is 0 (step A304; Yes), it is checked whether the customer waiting demo has already started (step A305), and the customer waiting demo has not started. That is, if it is determined that the process has not been started (step A306; No), a process of setting the customer waiting demo flag during the customer waiting demo (step A307) is performed.

  Subsequently, a customer waiting demonstration command is prepared (step A308), and command setting processing (step A309) is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A305 that the customer waiting demo has already started (step A306; Yes), the customer waiting demo flag is already set during the customer waiting demo (step A307), and the customer waiting demo command is also prepared ( Since step A308) and command setting processing (step A309) are also executed, the special figure normal process transition setting process (step A310) is performed without performing these processes, and the special figure normal process is terminated. In the special figure normal process transition setting process (step A310), a special figure game process number “0” relating to the special figure normal process, a flag (big prize entrance fraud monitoring information) for defining the special prize mouth fraud monitoring period, and the like are set. Process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A302 that the second special figure hold number is not 0 (step A302; No), a special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) is performed, and a special figure fluctuation in-process transition setting process (special figure) is performed. 2) Perform (Step A312). In the special figure changing process transition setting process (special figure 2) (step A312), the special figure game process number “1” related to the special figure changing process, the information related to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, the change of the second special figure Test signal related to the inside, information for controlling the second special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 2 display 52 (for example, the flag relating to the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52, the flashing of the special figure 2 display 52) The processing for setting the initial value of the cycle timer, etc.) is performed, and the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step A304 that the number of first special figure hold is not 0 (step A304; No), a special figure 1 change start process (step A313) is performed, and a special figure change process transition setting process (special figure) is performed. 1) Perform (Step A314). In the special figure changing process transition setting process (special figure 1) (step A314), the special figure game process number “1” related to the special figure changing process, the information related to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, the change of the first special figure Test signal related to the inside, information for controlling the first special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 (for example, the flag relating to the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51, the blinking of the special figure 1 display 51) The processing for setting the initial value of the cycle timer, etc.) is performed, and the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  In this way, the second special figure hold number in step A301 and step A302 is checked before the first special figure hold number check in step A303 and step A304, so that the second special figure hold number is zero. If not, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) will be executed. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process that is performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, first, whether or not the second special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. The big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the big hit flag 2 is set (step A401). Thereafter, a small hit flag 2 setting process (step A402) is performed for setting shift information and small hit information to the small hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is a small hit.

  Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A403) relating to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information), it corresponds to the special figure 2 stop symbol number of the set special figure 2 stop symbol. The test signal is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A404). Subsequently, the stop symbol pattern information (symbol information) set in the special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A405).

  Next, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A406), and the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A407). Subsequently, a target table for setting information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (step A408), and special figure information setting processing (step A409) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, among the variation modes in the second special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A410) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the second special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A411) is performed.

  Thereafter, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A412) for setting the fluctuation start information of the second special figure is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is ended. In the variation start information setting process (step A412), a variation pattern command including information related to a variation pattern of the special figure variation display game, and a decoration special diagram corresponding to stop symbol pattern (stop result mode) information related to the decoration special diagram variation display game. A decoration special figure 2 hold number command (decoration special figure hold number command) related to the command and decoration special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41 is prepared. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
Next, details of the special figure 1 variation start process (step A313) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game, and is the same process as the above-described special figure 2 fluctuation start process. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, first, a big hit flag 1 setting process for setting shift information and big hit information to the big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a big hit. (Step A321) is performed. Thereafter, a small hit flag 1 setting process (step A322) for setting shift information and small hit information to the small hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a small hit is performed.

  Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A323) relating to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information), it corresponds to the special figure 1 stop symbol number of the set special figure 1 stop symbol. The test signal is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A324). Subsequently, the stop symbol pattern information (symbol information) set in the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A325).

  Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A326), and the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A327). Subsequently, a target table for setting information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (step A328), and a special figure information setting process (step A329) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, among the variation modes in the first special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A330) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the first special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A331) is performed.

  Then, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A332) for setting the fluctuation start information of the first special figure is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended. In the variation start information setting process (step A332), the variation special pattern corresponding to the variation pattern command including information related to the variation pattern of the special variation display game and the stop symbol pattern (stop result mode) information related to the special variation variation display game. A decoration special figure 1 hold number command (decoration special figure hold number command) related to the command and special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41 is prepared. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

[Special figure 1 stop symbol setting process]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A322) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 20, in the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process, first, it is checked whether the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A341), and if it is a big hit (step A342; Yes), The jackpot symbol table is set (step A343), and the jackpot symbol random number is loaded from the jackpot symbol random number save area (for special figure 1) (step A344). Next, a stop symbol number corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number is acquired and prepared (step A345), and the acquired stop symbol number is saved in the special symbol 1 stop symbol area (step A346). By this processing, one of the special result modes (big hit A, big hit B) shown in FIG. 5 is selected.

  After that, it is determined whether the power transmission is being supported (in the specific gaming state) (step A347). If the power transmission is being supported (step A347; Yes), the special figure 1 big hit stop at high probability and short time A symbol information table is prepared (step A348), and stop symbol information setting processing (step A350) is performed. If the power transmission support is not in progress (step A347; No), a special figure 1 big hit stop symbol information table at the low probability is prepared (step A349), and stop symbol information setting processing (step A350) is performed. Thereafter, processing for setting a decoration special figure command table is performed (step A356).

  In the stop symbol information setting process (step A350), as shown in FIG. 21, the symbol information corresponding to the target stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the symbol information area (step A361). At this time, since the different stop symbol information table is used depending on whether or not the power transmission is being supported, even if the same stop symbol number is used, the symbol information acquired depending on whether or not the power transmission is being supported Can be different.

Next, a winning symbol flag corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the winning symbol flag area (step A362). Thereafter, the round number upper limit information corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit information area (step A363). The winning symbol opening information corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the winning symbol opening information area (step A364), and the stop symbol information setting process is terminated. Thereby, the execution mode of the special game state or the specific game state according to the type of result mode is set.
Here, the game control device 100 serves as special game generation means for generating a special game that gives the player the first game value when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result.

  Referring back to FIG. 20, if the big hit is not a big hit (step A342; No), it is checked whether the small hit flag 1 is a small hit (step A351). If the big hit is a small hit (step A352; Yes), A small hit information setting process is performed (step A353), and a decoration special figure command table is set (step A356). If it is not a small hit (step A352; No), the stop symbol number at the time of loss is saved in the special symbol 1 stop symbol area (step A354), and the symbol information at the time of loss is saved in the symbol information area (step A355). ). And the process (step A356) which sets a decoration special figure command table is performed. Through the above processing, a stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is set.

After performing the process (step A356) for setting the decoration special figure command table, the decoration special figure command (ACTION) corresponding to the symbol information is acquired (step A357), and the decoration special figure 1 command (MODE) is set. (Step A358), the command is saved in the decoration special figure command area (Step A359). This decoration special drawing command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later. Thereafter, the jackpot symbol random number save area (for special figure 1) is cleared to 0 (step A360), and the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process is terminated.
Note that the same processing as this processing is also executed in the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step A401).

[Special Figure 1 Bonus Information Setting Process]
Next, details of the special figure 1 small hits information setting process (step A353) in the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 1 small hit information setting process, first, a small special symbol table for the first special figure variation display game is set (step A371), and the small bonus symbol random number save area (for special figure 1) is set. ) Is loaded with a small hit symbol random number (step A372). Then, the stop symbol number corresponding to the small hit symbol random number is acquired and prepared (step A373), and the acquired stop symbol number is saved in the special symbol 1 stop symbol area (step A374). Then, the symbol information at the time of special figure 1 small hit is saved in the symbol information area (step A375), the special figure 1 small hit release information is saved in the small hit big prize opening information area (step A376), and the special figure is saved. The small hit information setting process is terminated. By this processing, any one of the specific result modes (one small hit and two small hits) shown in FIG. 5 is selected.
Here, the game control device 100 serves as a specific game generating means for generating a specific game that gives the player the second game value when the result of the variable display game becomes the specific result.

[Special figure information setting process]
Next, the details of the special figure information setting process (step A329) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure information setting process, first, the prepared flag (special figure 1 fluctuation flag or special figure 2 fluctuation flag) is used as a flag indicating the target special figure in the symbol determination flag (work) area. Save (step A381).

  Next, as the information generation parameter 1, a value obtained by adding the special figure 1 holding number and the special figure 2 holding number is set (step A382). Then, it is determined whether or not the power transmission is being supported (in the specific gaming state) (step A383). If the power transmission is being supported (in the specific gaming state) (step A884; Yes), the information generation parameter 2 is high. The probability and the value during normal power support are set (step A384). If it is not during ordinary power support (in the specific gaming state) (step A884; No), it is determined whether the gaming mode is in the special mode (step A385). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special mode A flag or the special mode B flag is set.

  If not in the special mode (step A385; No), the information generation parameter 2 is set to a value without general power support (step A386). When the special mode is being executed (step A385; Yes), the information generation parameter 2 is set to a value corresponding to the special variation pattern flag and a value during the support of ordinary power transmission (step A387). By setting such a value as the value of parameter 2, the variation pattern tables 1, 2, A, or B are selected in the special figure variation display game.

  After the information generation parameters 1 and 2 are set by the above processing, the first variation information 1 is generated based on the information generation parameters 1 and 2 and saved in the first variation information 1 area (step A388). Based on the first half fluctuation information 2 is generated and saved in the first half fluctuation information 2 area (step A389). The first half variation information is information for determining the first half variation pattern until reaching the reach state among the variation patterns. The first half fluctuation information 1 is first half fluctuation information when the result is out of reach and the reach state is not reached. The first-half variation information 1 is generated based on the information generation parameters 1 and 2 because the first-half variation pattern is determined in consideration of the special figure reservation number. The first half fluctuation information 2 is first half fluctuation information when the result is out of reach and the reach state is reached or when the result is a big hit. The first-half variation information 2 is generated based on the information generation parameter 2 because the first-half variation pattern is determined without considering the number of reserved special drawings. It should be noted that at the time when the first half fluctuation information 1 and 2 are generated, which is used is not determined, and is determined with reference to other information generation parameters later.

  Next, as the information generation parameter 3, a symbol determination flag (for work), which is information indicating which of the special figures 1 and 2 is to be executed, is loaded (step A391). Then, first-half variable group information is generated based on the information generation parameters 2 and 3, and is saved in the target first-half variable group information area (step A392). Thereby, it is determined which of the first half variation information 1 and 2 is used.

After that, as information generation parameter 4, symbol information (for work) that is information about symbols for winning or losing is loaded (step A 393), and a variable group selection table pointer is generated based on information generation parameters 2 and 4. To prepare (step A394), and the special figure information setting process is terminated.
Here, the game control device 100 serves as special variation pattern selection means for changing the variation pattern selection table for selecting the variation pattern of the variation display game to a special variation pattern selection table that is not selected in the normal game.

[Special figure changing process]
Next, the details of the special figure changing process (step A10) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the special figure changing process, first, it is checked whether or not the symbol information (stop symbol pattern information) set in the special symbol 1 or special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process is an outlier symbol pattern. (Step A501).

  If the symbol information is a missing symbol (step A502; Yes), it is checked whether or not the latter half variation number set in the latter half variation pattern setting process is a number without reach (step A503). When the latter half variation number is a number without reach (step A504; Yes), a special figure display time pointer at the time of losing is set (step A505), and a special figure display time table is set (step A508). . Further, when the second half variation number is not a number without reach (step A504; No), that is, when there is a reach, the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variation display game, and the reach state is reached. In this case, the special figure display time pointer at the time of the loss reach is set (step A506), and the special figure display time table is set (step A508).

  On the other hand, if the symbol information is not a missing symbol (step A502; No), that is, if it is a big hit or small hit, a special figure display time pointer is set for the big hit / small hit (step A507), and the special figure display time is set. Processing for setting a table (step A508) is performed.

  After performing the process for setting the special figure display time table (step A508), the process for obtaining the special figure display time corresponding to the special figure stop time pointer (step A509) is performed. In this process, the special figure stop time pointer at the time of detachment (at the time of detachment without occurrence of reach) set at step A505, the special figure stop time pointer at the time of detachment set at step A506, set at step A507 The stop time corresponding to one of the special figure stop time pointers at the big hit time or the small hit time is acquired.

  Then, the acquired special figure display time is saved in the special figure game process timer area of the RWM (step A510), the special figure display process transition setting process (step A511) is performed, and the special figure changing process is terminated. In the special figure display process transition setting process (step A511), the special figure game process number “2” relating to the special figure display process, the test signal relating to the fluctuation suspension of the first special figure and the second special figure, and the external information terminal In addition, a symbol determination number signal related to the number of times of execution of the special figure fluctuation display game for output, control of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52. Information (for example, a flag related to the suspension of fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52) is set.

[Special figure display processing]
Next, details of the special figure display process (step A11) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the special figure display process, first, the small hit flag 2 set in the small hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is loaded (step A601), and the small RWM is set. The winning flag 2 area is cleared (step A602). Next, the small hit flag 1 set in the small hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 variation start process is loaded (step A603), and the small hit flag 1 area of the RWM is cleared (step A604).

  Thereafter, the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is loaded (step A605), and the process of clearing the RWM big hit flag 2 area (step A606) is performed. Then, the loaded jackpot flag 2 is checked (step A607), and if it is determined that the jackpot is hit (step A608; Yes), processing for clearing the RWM jackpot flag2 area (step A614) is performed. Next, a test signal related to the start of the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) of the second special figure fluctuation display game is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A615), and the round number upper limit table is set (step A616) is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A608 that the big hit flag 2 is not a big hit (step A608; No), the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 variation start process is loaded. (Step A609), a process of clearing the RWM big hit flag 1 area (Step A610) is performed. Subsequently, the loaded jackpot flag 1 is checked (step A611), and if it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot (step A612; Yes), a test relating to the start of the jackpot (special chart one jackpot) of the first special figure variation display game. The signal is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A613), and processing for setting the round number upper limit value table (step A616) is performed.

  After performing the process of setting the round number upper limit table (step A616), the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit area of the RWM (step A617). Subsequently, a round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A618).

  Next, a probability information command related to information for setting the probability of a hit result in the normal variation display game and the special variation display game as a normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared (step A619), and command setting processing is performed. (Step A620) is performed. Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol pattern number) set in the stop symbol information setting process is prepared (step A621), and the command setting process (step A622) is performed. After that, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol pattern information) related to the decoration special figure variation display game is loaded and prepared from the decoration special figure command area of the RWM (step A623), and a command setting process (step A624). )I do.

  Next, a signal corresponding to the winning prize opening information and a signal corresponding to the probability state of the hit result in the ordinary figure variation display game and the special figure variation display game are saved in the external information output data area of the RWM ( Step A625). Thereafter, the fanfare time corresponding to the special winning opening information is set (step A626), and the fanfare time is saved in the special game processing timer (step A627). Then, after resetting the number of illegal winnings to the special winning opening (step A628), the illegal monitoring period flag is saved in the special winning opening illegal monitoring period flag (step A629).

  Then, a fanfare / interval process transition setting process (step A630) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. In this process, a process for setting a special figure game process number “3” related to the fanfare / interval process, a process for setting information related to switching of various states, and the like are performed. Here, as information for switching the various states, for example, a signal indicating that the game state for output is a special game state (big hit state), a universal map display game, and a special map display game on the external information terminal A test signal indicating that the probability of winning a hit result is a normal probability state (low probability state), information related to clearing the number of winnings in the big winning mouth during the illegal winning mouth fraud monitoring period, the number of rounds in the special gaming state Information related to clearing, information about turning off the game state display LED (error indicator) related to display of high probability state, and probability of hitting result in a general-purpose variable display game as a normal probability state (low probability state) Information, information for turning off the game state display LED (error indicator) relating to the display of the high probability state that was turned on at the time of power failure recovery, information for controlling the special figure fluctuation display game (for example, special figure fluctuation display game) Information that sets the probability of hitting results in the normal probability state (low probability state), and the hit results in the normal figure fluctuation display game and special figure fluctuation display game that are output to the production control device 300 when the power failure is restored For example, information indicating that the probability is a normal probability state (low probability state), information related to clearing the remaining short-time fluctuation count after a big hit, a specific fluctuation count, and the like.

  If it is determined that the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (step A612; No), as shown in FIG. 26, it is checked whether the small hit flag 1 is a small hit (step A631). (Step S632; Yes) performs time-reduced variation frequency update processing (Step A635) for managing the number of executions of the special figure variation display game in the confirmation mode and the special mode. Then, a fanfare command is prepared (step A636), and command setting processing is performed (step A637).

  After that, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol pattern information) related to the decoration special figure variation display game is loaded and prepared from the decoration special figure command area of the RWM (step A638), and command setting processing (step A639) is performed. )I do. Then, it is checked whether or not the small hit big prize opening information is special figure 1 small hit release information (step A640), and if it is special figure 1 small hit release information (step A641; Yes), the small hit fanfare mid-process transition setting is set. Process 1 (step A642) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. In the small hitting fanfare mid-process transition setting process 1 (step A642), processing for setting a process number “7” related to the small hitting fanfare mid-process is performed. If the special figure 1 is not small hit release information (step A641; No), the small hit fanfare mid-process transition setting process 2 (step A643) is performed, and the special figure display mid-process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is not a small hit (step A634: No), that is, when it is out of place, a time shortening fluctuation frequency update process (step A644) is performed, and a special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A645) is performed. End the middle process. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A645), a special figure game process number “0” related to the special figure normal process, a flag (big prize entrance fraud monitoring information) for defining the special prize mouth fraud monitoring period, etc. are set. Perform the process.

[Time shortening fluctuation count update processing]
Next, details of the time shortening variation number update process (step S175, step S211) in the above special figure display process and the small hit remaining ball process will be described. As shown in FIG. 27, in the time shortening variation number update process, first, it is determined whether or not the special mode is in effect (step A651), and if it is in the special mode (step A651; Yes), the specific variation number is updated. (-1) (Step A652), it is determined whether the probability state is a high probability state (Step A653). When not in the special mode (step A651; No), step A652 is skipped and it is determined whether the probability state is a high probability state (step A653).

  If it is determined in step A653 that the state is a high probability state (step A655; Yes), the high probability variation number is updated (-1) (step A654), and it is determined whether the normal game is being performed (in the normal mode). (Step A655). On the other hand, when it is not a high probability state (step A653; No), step A654 is skipped and it is determined whether it is in a normal game (in normal mode) (step A655).

  If the normal game is being played in step A655 (step A655; Yes), the time reduction variation number update process is terminated. On the other hand, if the game is not in a normal game (step A655; No), a branch process using a winning symbol flag is performed (step A656). The winning symbol flag is set according to the type of result pattern in the stop symbol information setting process shown in FIG. 21 at the start of the special symbol variation display game in which the result is a big hit or a small hit.

  When the winning symbol flag is 0, that is, when the most recent result mode is a big hit A and the game mode is set to the definite mode until the special symbol variation display game is executed 80 times after the special gaming state ends, A confirmation mode setting process (step A657) is performed, and the variation number updating process is terminated. In addition, when the winning symbol flag is 1, that is, when the latest result mode is a big hit B and the special mode B is executed until the special symbol variation display game is executed 80 times after the end of the special gaming state, The special mode setting process 1 (step A658) is performed, and the variation number update process is terminated.

  Also, when the winning symbol flag is 2, that is, when the latest result mode is small hit 1 (stop symbol numbers 101 to 108), special mode setting processing 2 (step A659) is performed, and the fluctuation count updating processing is performed. Exit. Further, when the winning symbol flag is 3, that is, when the latest result mode is 1 per small hit (stop symbol number 109, 110), special mode setting processing 3 (step A660) is performed, and the number of fluctuations updating processing is performed. Exit. Further, when the probability variation determination flag is 4, that is, when the latest result mode is 2 in small hits (stop symbol numbers 111 and 112), special mode setting processing 4 (step A661) is performed, and the number of variations is updated. End the process. Further, when the probability variation determination flag is 5, that is, when the latest result mode is 2 in small hits (stop symbol number 113 to 120), special mode setting processing 5 (step A662) is performed to update the number of variations. The process ends.

[Confirmation mode setting process]
Next, details of the fixed mode setting process (step A657) in the above-described time shortening variation number update process will be described. As shown in FIG. 28, in the fixed mode setting process, first, the remaining number of high probability fluctuations saved in the RWM high probability fluctuation number area is checked (step A671), and the remaining number is not zero. If it is determined that the special figure variation display game has not been executed 80 times (step A672; No), the confirmation mode setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the remaining number is 0 (step A672; Yes), that is, when the special figure variation display game is executed 80 times, a probability information command at the end of the high probability state is prepared (step A673), Command setting processing is performed (step A674).

  Subsequently, a signal related to the end of the high probability state is saved in the external information output data area (step A675), and a signal related to the end of the high probability state is also saved in the test signal output data area (step A676). Then, the number at the low probability is saved in the game state display number area (step A677), and the flag indicating “low probability of ordinary figure and no power support” is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A678). Then, the special figure low probability flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A679), the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A680), and the fluctuation pattern flag 1 is saved. (Step A681), and the confirmation mode setting process is terminated. By this processing, the probability state of the special figure becomes the normal probability state, and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 becomes the state without the ordinary power support.

[Special mode setting process 1]
Next, details of the special mode setting process 1 (step A658) in the above-described time shortening variation number update process will be described. As shown in FIG. 29, in the special mode setting process 1, first, the remaining number of high-probability fluctuations is checked (step A691). When the game is executed 80 times, a probability information command at the end of high probability is prepared (step A693), and command setting processing is performed (step A694).

  Subsequently, a signal related to the end of the high probability state is saved in the external information output data area (step A695), and a signal related to the end of the high probability state is also saved in the test signal output data area (step A696). Then, the number at the low probability is saved in the game state display number area (step A697), and the flag indicating “ordinary low probability and no power support” is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A698). Then, the special figure low probability flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A699), and the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A700). Then, the special mode B flag is cleared (step A701), the variation pattern flag 1 is saved (step A702), and the confirmation mode setting process is terminated. When the special mode B flag is cleared, the special mode B returns to the normal mode.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A692 that the remaining number of high probability fluctuations is not 0 (step A692; No), whether or not the remaining number of specific fluctuations is 21, that is, a special mode special mode. It is determined whether or not the figure change display game has been executed 19 times. If the remaining number is 21 (step A703; Yes), the special change pattern flag B is saved (step A704), and the process proceeds to step A705. On the other hand, if the remaining number is not 21 (step A703; No), step A704 is skipped and the process proceeds to step A705.
In step A705, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of the specific variation number is 20, that is, whether or not the special figure variation display game in the special mode has been executed 20 times, and if the remaining number is 20 (step A705). ; Yes), the special variation pattern flag A is saved (step A706), and the process proceeds to step A707. On the other hand, if the remaining number is not 20 (step A705; No), step A706 is skipped and the process proceeds to step A707.

In step A707, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of specific variation times is 1, that is, whether or not the special figure variation display game in the special mode has been executed 39 times. If the remaining number is 1 (step A707). Yes), the special variation pattern flag B is saved (step A708), and the process proceeds to step A709. On the other hand, if the remaining number is not 1 (step A707; No), step A708 is skipped and the process proceeds to step A709.
In step A709, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of specific variation times is 0, that is, whether or not the special figure variation display game in the special mode has been executed 40 times. If the remaining number is 0 (step A709). ; Yes), the special variation pattern flag A is saved (step A710), and the special mode setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if the remaining number is not 0 (step A709; No), step A710 is skipped and the special mode setting process is terminated. With the above processing, the variation pattern flag B is set when the number of executions of the special figure variation display game is 20, 40, and is set to A at other times (1-19, 21-39, 41-80). The

[Special mode setting process 2]
Next, the details of the special mode setting process 2 (step A659) in the above-described time shortening variation number update process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special mode setting process 2, it is first determined whether or not the special mode B flag is set. If it is set (step A711; Yes), the above-described special mode setting process 1 is performed. Is executed (step A719) and the process ends. If not set (step A711; No), it is determined whether or not the specific variation count is 1, that is, whether or not the special figure variation display game in the special mode has been executed 19 times. If there is (step A712; Yes), the special variation pattern flag B is saved (step A713), and the process proceeds to step A713. On the other hand, if the remaining number is not 1 (step A712; No), step A713 is skipped and the process proceeds to step A714.
In step A714, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of the specific variation number is 0, that is, whether or not the special figure variation display game in the special mode has been executed 20 times, and if the remaining number is 0 (step A714). ; Yes), an information command at the end of the special mode is prepared (step A715), and command setting processing is performed (step A716). Then, the special mode A flag is cleared (step A717), the variation pattern flag 1 is saved (step A718), and the special mode setting process 2 is terminated. When the special mode A flag is cleared, the special mode A returns to the normal mode.
On the other hand, if the remaining number is not 0 in step A714 (step A714; No), the special mode setting process 2 is terminated. With the above processing, the variation pattern flag B is set when the number of executions of the special figure variation display game is 20th, and is set to A at other times (1 to 19th).

[Special mode setting process 3]
Next, the details of the special mode setting process 3 (step A660) in the above-described time shortening variation number update process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special mode setting process 3, it is first determined whether or not the special mode B flag is set. If it is set (step A721; Yes), the special mode setting process 1 described above. Is executed (step A733) and the process ends. If it is not set (step A721; No), it is determined whether or not the remaining number of specific variation times is 21, that is, whether or not the special figure variation display game in the special mode has been executed 19 times. Is 21 (step A722; Yes), the special variation pattern flag B is saved (step A723), and the process proceeds to step A724. On the other hand, if the remaining number is not 21 (step A722; No), step A723 is skipped and the process proceeds to step A724.
In step A723, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of the specific variation number is 20, that is, whether or not the special figure variation display game in the special mode has been executed 20 times, and if the remaining number is 20 (step A724). ; Yes), the special variation pattern flag A is saved (step A725), and the process proceeds to step A726. On the other hand, if the remaining number is not 20 (step A724; No), step A725 is skipped and the process proceeds to step A726.

In step A726, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of the specific variation number is 1, that is, whether or not the special figure variation display game in the special mode has been executed 39 times, and if the remaining number is 1 (step A726). ; Yes), the special variation pattern flag B is saved (step A727), and the process proceeds to step A728. On the other hand, if the remaining number is not 1 (step A726; No), step A727 is skipped and the process proceeds to step A728.
In step A728, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of the specific variation count is 0, that is, whether or not the special figure variation display game in the special mode has been executed 40 times, and if the remaining number is 0 (step A728). Yes), an information command at the end of the special mode is prepared (step A729), and a command setting process is performed (step A730). Then, the special mode A flag is cleared (step A731), the variation pattern flag 1 is saved (step A732), and the special mode setting process 3 is terminated. When the special mode A flag is cleared, the special mode A returns to the normal mode.
On the other hand, if the remaining number is not 0 in Step A728 (Step A728; No), the special mode setting process 3 is terminated. Through the above processing, the variation pattern flag B is set when the number of executions of the special figure variation display game is 20, 40, and is set to A at other times (1-19, 21-39).

[Special mode setting process 4]
Next, the details of the special mode setting process 4 (step A661) in the above-described time shortening variation number update process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special mode setting process 4, it is first determined whether or not the special mode B flag is set. If the special mode B flag is set (step A741; Yes), the special mode setting process 1 described above. Is executed (step A749) and the process ends. If not set (step A741; No), it is determined whether or not the remaining number of specific variation times is 1, that is, whether or not the special figure variation display game in the special mode has been executed 19 times. Is 1 (step A742; Yes), the special variation pattern flag B is saved (step A743), and the process proceeds to step A733. On the other hand, if the remaining number is not 1 (step A742; No), step A743 is skipped and the process proceeds to step A744.
In Step A744, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of the specific variation number is 0, that is, whether or not the special figure variation display game in the special mode has been executed 20 times, and if the remaining number is 0 (Step A744). Yes), an information command at the end of the special mode is prepared (step A745), and command setting processing is performed (step A746). Then, the special mode A flag is cleared (step A747), the variation pattern flag 1 is saved (step A748), and the special mode setting process 4 is terminated. When the special mode A flag is cleared, the special mode A returns to the normal mode.
On the other hand, if the remaining number is not 0 in Step A744 (Step A744; No), the special mode setting process 4 is terminated. With the above processing, the variation pattern flag B is set when the number of executions of the special figure variation display game is 20th, and is set to A at other times (1 to 19th).

[Special mode setting process 5]
Next, the details of the special mode setting process 5 (step A662) in the above-described time shortening variation number update process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special mode setting process 5, it is first determined whether or not the special mode B flag has been set. If it has been set (step A751; Yes), the special mode setting process 1 described above. Is executed (step A763) and the process ends. If it is not set (step A751; No), it is determined whether or not the remaining number of specific variation times is 21, that is, whether or not the special figure variation display game in the special mode has been executed 19 times. Is 21 (step A752; Yes), the special variation pattern flag B is saved (step A753), and the process proceeds to step A754. On the other hand, if the remaining number is not 21 (step A752; No), step A753 is skipped and the process proceeds to step A754.
In step A754, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of the specific variation number is 20, that is, whether or not the special figure variation display game in the special mode has been executed 20 times, and if the remaining number is 20 (step A754). ; Yes), the special variation pattern flag A is saved (step A755), and the process proceeds to step A756. On the other hand, if the remaining number is not 20 (step A754; No), step A755 is skipped and the process proceeds to step A756.

In step A756, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of specific variation times is 1, that is, whether or not the special figure variation display game in the special mode has been executed 39 times. If the remaining number is 1 (step A756). ; Yes), the special variation pattern flag B is saved (step A757), and the process proceeds to step A758. On the other hand, if the remaining number is not 1 (step A756; No), step A757 is skipped and the process proceeds to step A758.
In step A758, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of the specific variation number is 0, that is, whether or not the special figure variation display game in the special mode has been executed 40 times. If the remaining number is 0 (step A758) ; Yes), an information command at the end of the special mode is prepared (step A759), and command setting processing is performed (step A760). Then, the special mode A flag is cleared (step A761), the variation pattern flag 1 is saved (step A762), and the special mode setting process 3 is terminated. When the special mode A flag is cleared, the special mode A returns to the normal mode.
On the other hand, if the remaining number is not 0 (step A758; No), the special mode setting process 5 is terminated. Through the above processing, the variation pattern flag B is set when the number of executions of the special figure variation display game is 20, 40, and is set to A at other times (1-19, 21-39).

[Big hits end processing]
Next, the details of the jackpot end process (step A15) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 34, in the jackpot end process, first, a winning symbol flag set based on the type of special result mode that triggered the execution of the special gaming state this time is loaded (step A801), and the winning symbol flag is loaded. Branch processing (step A802) is performed.

  When the winning symbol flag is 0, the big hit end setting process 1 (step A803) is performed. In this case, the special result mode is a big hit A, and after the special game state is finished, the game is in a high-probability state and a state with general power support until 80 special figure variation display games are executed. On the other hand, when the winning symbol flag is 1, the big hit end setting process 2 (step A804) is performed. In this case, the special result mode is a big hit B, and a high probability state is set after the special gaming state is finished.

  After the big hit end setting process 1 or 2, a probability information command corresponding to the winning symbol flag is prepared (step A805), and the command setting process (step A806) is executed. Then, special figure normal process transition setting process 2 is performed (step A807), and the jackpot end process is terminated. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (step A807), a process for setting a processing number “0” related to the special figure normal process, a flag (big prize fraud monitoring information) for defining the special prize fraud monitoring period, and the like are set. Do. By this processing, an information command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

[Big jackpot end setting 1]
Next, details of the jackpot end setting process 1 (step A803) in the above jackpot end process will be described. As shown in FIG. 35, in the jackpot end setting process 1, first, a signal related to the start of high probability is saved in the external information output data area (step A811), and a signal related to the start of high probability is saved in the test signal output data area. (Step A812).

  Next, the high probability number is saved in the game state display number area (step A813), and the common figure high probability and power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A814). Then, the high probability and short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A815), and the probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A816). Thereafter, the initial value (80) of the high probability variation count is saved in the high probability variation count area of the RWM (step A817), the variation pattern flag 2 is saved (step A818), and the jackpot end setting process 1 is terminated.

  With the above processing, the game mode of the gaming machine 10 becomes the definite mode until the special figure change display game is executed 80 times after the special game state generated by winning the big hit A is completed. That is, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes a high probability state, and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 becomes a state with a general power support. Here, the game control device 100 sets a probability state in which the result of the variable display game is a special result to a higher probability than the normal probability state until a specific number of variable display games are executed after the end of the special game. Probability setting means for setting the state.

[Big hit end setting process 2]
Next, the details of the jackpot end setting process 2 (step A804) in the above jackpot end process will be described. As shown in FIG. 36, in the jackpot end setting process 2, it is first determined whether the game mode is the special mode B, that is, whether the special mode B flag is set (step A821). If (step A821; No), it is determined whether or not the game mode is the confirmed mode (step A822). If the game mode is not the definite mode (step A822; No), the signal related to the start of latent probability change is saved in the external information output data area (step A823), and the signal related to the start of latent probability change is saved in the test signal output data area. (Step A824).

  Next, the number at the time of latent probability change is saved in the game state display number area (step A825), and the ordinary low probability and ordinary power support no flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A826). Then, a high probability, no time reduction flag is saved in the special game mode flag area (step A827), and a probability information command (latency probability change) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A828). Thereafter, the high probability variation initial value (80) is saved in the high probability variation count region (step A829), and the specific variation count initial value (40) is saved in the specific variation count region (step A830). Then, the special variation pattern flag A is saved (step A831), the special mode B flag is saved (step A832), and the jackpot end setting process 2 is finished.

  In step A821, when it is the special mode B (step A821; Yes), and when it is the fixed mode in step A822 (step A822; Yes), the big hit end setting process 1 is executed ( Step A833) The jackpot end process 2 is ended. This jackpot end setting process 1 (step A832) is the same process as the process in step A803 described above.

  With the above processing, when the big hit B is won in the normal mode or the special mode A, the game mode of the gaming machine 10 becomes the special mode B after the special game state is ended. That is, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes the latent probability variation state. Further, by setting the initial value (80) of the high probability variation number in the high probability variation number region and setting the specific variation number initial value (40) in the specific variation number region, a special number variation of a predetermined number (80 times). The special mode B ends when the display game is executed. Here, the game control device 100 includes a special game executing means for executing a special game different from the normal game and a variable for executing the special game until the predetermined number of times of the variable display game is executed after the end of the special game. Game number setting means for selecting and setting the number of special game executions, which is the number of executions of the display game, from a plurality of preset selectable times.

[Small hit end processing]
Next, details of the small hit end process (step A19) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 37, in the small hit end process, first, a winning symbol set based on the type of the specific result mode that triggered the current specific gaming state is loaded (step A901). Branch processing using a flag (step A902) is performed.

When the winning symbol flag is 2, small hitting end setting processing 1 (step A903) is performed. In this case, the specific result mode is 1 per symbol (design numbers 101 to 108). If the winning symbol flag is 3, small hitting end setting processing 2 (step A904) is performed. In this case, the specific result mode is 1 per symbol (design number 109, 110).
If the winning symbol flag is 4, small hitting end setting processing 3 (step A905) is performed. In this case, the specific result mode is 2 per symbol (design numbers 111 and 112). If the winning symbol flag is 5, small hitting end setting processing 2 (step A906) is performed. In this case, the specific result mode is a small hit 2 (symbol numbers 113 to 120).

  After performing the small hit end setting processes 1 to 4, an information command corresponding to the hit symbol flag is prepared (step A907), the command setting process (step A908) is performed, and the small hit end process is ended. By this processing, an information command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

[Small hit end setting process 1]
Next, details of the small hit end setting process 1 (step A903) in the small hit end process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 38, in the small hit end setting process 1, first, the special figure game process number “0” related to the special figure normal process is set as the special figure game process number (step A911), and the special figure game process number is set. The special figure game process number (0) is saved in the area (step A912). Then, a signal related to the end of the small hit is saved in the external information output data area (step A913), and a signal related to the end of the small hit is also saved in the test signal output data area (step A914).

Subsequently, the game mode is checked (step A915). If it is not the special mode B (step A916; No), the specific variation count initial value (20) is saved in the specific variation count area (step A917), and the special mode is selected. The A flag is saved (step A918), the special variation pattern flag A is saved, and the process proceeds to step A920. On the other hand, if it is the special mode B in Step A916 (Step A916; Yes), Steps A917 to A919 are skipped and the process proceeds to Step A920.
In step A920, the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the special prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area. Then, the land LED pointer area is reset (step A921), and the small hit end setting process 1 is ended.

  With the above processing, the game mode becomes the special mode A after the end of the specific game state. In addition, by setting the initial value (20) for the short-time variation count in the high probability variation count area, the special mode A comes to an end when the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number (20 times).

[Small hit end setting process 2]
Next, details of the small hit end setting process 2 (step A904) in the small hit end process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 39, in the small hit end setting process 2, first, the process number “0” related to the special figure normal process is set as the process number (step A931), and the process number (0) is set in the special figure game process number area. ) Is saved (step A932). Then, a signal related to the end of the small hit is saved in the external information output data area (step A933), and a signal related to the end of the small hit is also saved in the test signal output data area (step A934).

Subsequently, the game mode is checked (step A935). If it is not the special mode B (step A936; No), the specific variation count initial value (40) is saved in the specific variation count area (step A937), and the special mode is selected. The A flag is saved (step A938), the special variation pattern flag A is saved, and the process proceeds to step A940. On the other hand, if it is the special mode B in Step A936 (Step A936; Yes), Steps A937 to A939 are skipped and the process proceeds to Step A940.
In step A940, the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the special prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area. Then, the land LED pointer area is reset (step A941), and the small hit end setting process 2 ends.

  With the above processing, the game mode becomes the special mode A after the end of the specific game state. Further, by setting the initial value (40) of the short-time variation number in the high probability variation number region, the special mode A comes to an end when the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number (40 times).

[Small hit end setting process 3]
Next, details of the small hit end setting process 3 (step A905) in the small hit end process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 40, in the small hit end setting process 3, first, the special figure game process number “0” related to the special figure normal process is set as the special figure game process number (step A951), and the special figure game process number is set. The special figure game process number (0) is saved in the area (step A952). Then, the signal relating to the end of the small hit is saved in the external information output data area (step A953), and the signal relating to the end of the small hit is also saved in the test signal output data area (step A954).

Subsequently, the game mode is checked (step A955). If it is not the special mode B (step A956; No), the specific variation count initial value (20) is saved in the specific variation count area (step A957), and the special mode is selected. The A flag is saved (step A958), the special variation pattern flag A is saved, and the process proceeds to step A960. On the other hand, if it is the special mode B at step A956 (step A956; Yes), the process skips steps A957 to A959 and proceeds to step A960.
In step A960, the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the special prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area. Then, the land LED pointer area is reset (step A961), and the small hit end setting process 3 is ended.

  With the above processing, the game mode becomes the special mode A after the end of the specific game state. In addition, by setting the initial value (20) for the short-time variation count in the high probability variation count area, the special mode A comes to an end when the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number (20 times).

[Small hit end setting process 4]
Next, details of the small hit end setting process 4 (step A906) in the small hit end process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 41, in the small hit end setting process 4, first, the special figure game process number “0” related to the special figure normal process is set as the special figure game process number (step A971), and the special figure game process number is set. The special figure game process number (0) is saved in the area (step A972). Then, the signal relating to the end of the small hit is saved in the external information output data area (step A973), and the signal relating to the end of the small hit is also saved in the test signal output data area (step A974).

Subsequently, the game mode is checked (step A975), and if it is not the special mode B (step A976; No), the specific variation count initial value (40) is saved in the specific variation count area (step A977). The A flag is saved (step A978), the special variation pattern flag A is saved, and the process proceeds to step A980. On the other hand, if it is the special mode B at step A976 (step A976; Yes), the process skips steps A977 to A979 and proceeds to step A980.
In step A980, the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the special prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area. Then, the land LED pointer area is reset (step A981), and the small hit end setting process 4 ends.

  With the above processing, the game mode becomes the special mode A after the end of the specific game state. Further, by setting the initial value (40) of the short-time variation number in the high probability variation number region, the special mode A comes to an end when the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number (40 times).

  By the small hitting end setting processes 1 to 4, the game control device 100 executes a special game that is different from the normal game until a predetermined number of variable display games are executed after the specific game is ended. , A game number setting means for selecting and setting a special game execution number, which is the number of executions of a variable display game for executing a special game, from a plurality of preset selectable times, execution of a variable display game in a special game A continuous game counting means for counting the number of continuous games as the number of times is provided.

Next, a control process executed by the effect control device 300 will be described.
When the result of the special figure variation display game is determined, the game control device 100 has information on the symbol corresponding to the result mode (hit symbol flag) prepared in the big hit end process (step A15) or the small hit end process (step A19). (Information command) is transmitted to the production control device 300. The production control device 300 manages the high probability variation frequency and the specific variation frequency separately from the game control device 100, and performs mode transition and production setting based on the current high probability variation frequency or the specific variation frequency, Processing for displaying a special mode effect or the like on the display device 41 is performed. As described above, the special mode effect is an effect having contents common to both the special mode B (high probability) when the game mode is the special mode A (normal probability).
Here, the effect control device 300 executes the special game triggered by either the effect control means for controlling the variable display game based on the control information from the game control means, the special game, or the end of the specific game. A special mode effect executing means for executing a common special mode effect, and an effect continuation notification executing means for notifying whether or not the special game continues every time the number of continuous games reaches the selectable number of times.

  As described above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a variable display device (display device 41) that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and a game control means (game control device 100) that controls a variable display game in the variable display device. ) And effect control means (effect control device 300) for effect control of the variable display game based on the control information from the game control means, and a predetermined game value is given to the player according to the result of the variable display game. A special game that generates a special game that gives the player the first game value (2 rounds, 1 second of release time) when the result of the variable display game is a special result (big hit B) in a game machine that can be given The game generation means (game control device 100) and the specification that gives the player the second game value (2 rounds, opening time 1 second) when the result of the variable display game is the specified result (small hit) Probability that the result of the variable display game becomes a special result until the specific game generation means (game control device 100) for generating the technique and the execution of the variable display game for a certain number of times (80 times) after the special game ends. Probability setting means (game control device 100) for setting the state to a higher probability state than the normal probability state, and a variable display game of a predetermined number of times (20, 40, 80 times) after the end of the special game or specific game Until the game is executed, a special game execution means for executing a special game (special mode) different from the normal game, and a number of special game executions that are the number of executions of the variable display game for executing the special game are set in advance. Game number setting means (game control device 100) for selecting and setting from the selectable number of times, and a continuous game for counting the number of continuous games as the number of executions of the variable display game in the special game The special mode effect executing means (effect control device 300) for executing a common special mode effect regardless of whether the special game or the special game is triggered by the count means (game control device 100). And an effect continuation notification executing means (effect control device 300) for notifying whether or not the special game is continued each time the number of continuation games reaches the selectable number of times. The number of special game executions selected based on the end is higher than the number of special game executions selected based on the end of the specific game.

  Therefore, since the number of special game executions selected based on the end of the special game is higher than the number of special game executions selected based on the end of the specific game, the specific game is executed after the execution of the special game. There is a higher possibility that the special game will be executed longer than after the execution. For this reason, if the player is informed that there is a correlation between the number of executions of the special game and the probability state in which the result of the variable display game is a special result, the probability is simply high from the beginning. The player's will is motivated and more games are played than when the production is expected.

  Further, the effect continuation notification execution means (effect control device 300) of the gaming machine 10 starts based on the end of the special game when the number of continuing games of the special mode effect reaches a preset number (40 times). The fact that the special game has been played is notified.

  Therefore, when the specified number of variable display games are executed, it is notified that the special game started based on the end of the special game is being executed. Since the special game is performed after execution of the special game or the specific game, that is, when a high probability state occurs, it is also notified that the state is a high probability state. The player's willingness to play declines if the state of being in a high probability state or a normal probability state cannot be determined for too long, but maintaining a high willingness to play by ending the game Can do.

  Further, the special game executing means (game control device 100) of the gaming machine 10 uses a special variation pattern selection table (variation pattern table A) that is not selected in a normal game as a variation pattern selection table for selecting a variation pattern of the variation display game. , B) has special variation pattern selection means for changing.

  Accordingly, in the special game state, the selection pattern of the variation pattern of the variation display game is different from the normal game state, so that the player can be expected to expect the game in the special game state.

  In addition, as the special variation pattern selection table, a first special variation pattern selection table (variation pattern table A) and a second variation pattern for selecting a variation pattern for which the variation display game execution time is longer than that of the first special variation pattern selection table. Special variation pattern selection table (variation pattern table B), and the special variation pattern selection means (game control device 100) is a variable display game (special game) in which the number of continuous games can be selected (20, 40 times). The first special variation pattern selection table is selected as the special variation pattern selection table except for the figure variation display game, and the second special variation pattern selection table as the special variation pattern selection table in the variation display game in which the number of continuous games can be selected. Select.

Therefore, since the second special variation pattern selection table is selected as the special variation pattern selection table in the variation display game in which the number of continuous games can be selected, the player's sense of expectation is increased when notifying the continuation of the special mode. It is possible to drive the player's willingness to play.
In addition, since the execution time of the variation display game using the second special variation pattern selection table is longer than that when the first special variation pattern selection table is used, the time used for production when notifying the continuation of the special mode is secured. can do.

  In addition, when a specific result (small hit) occurs during a special game (special mode) and the normal probability state is reached, after the specific game based on the specific result is finished, a continuation game counting means (game control) The device 100) clears and counts the number of continuing games, and the game number setting means (game control device 100) selects the number of times of execution of the special game again, and a high probability is obtained when a specific result occurs during the special game. If the game is in the state, after the specific game based on the specific result is finished, the continuous game counting means continuously counts without clearing the number of continuous games, and the game number setting means selects the number of special game executions. I do not do it.

  Therefore, if a specific result occurs during a special game and is in a normal probability state, the number of continuing games is cleared after the end of the specific game based on the specific result, and a specific result occurs during the special game. If the game is in a high probability state, the number of continued games is not cleared after the specific game based on the specific result ends. Therefore, counting the number of executions of the special game, if the notification of whether to continue the special mode where the number of selections from the occurrence of the special mode is made, the current probability state is a high probability state, It can be inferred that each is in a normal probability state if it is notified when the number of times of selection has been reached since the occurrence of the specific result. Therefore, the player will be interested in the game and watch the special game.

Second Embodiment
Next, the gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure similar to 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 42, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the selection pattern of the fluctuation pattern table of the special figure fluctuation display game (in the special mode B) after the special gaming state by the big hit B winning is the same as that of the first embodiment. Is different. In other words, in the first embodiment, when the big hit B is won and the special gaming state is finished, after the transition to the special mode B, the fluctuation pattern is displayed in the 20th and 40th special figure fluctuation display games (the fluctuation time is long even in the case of a loss). Table B was selected and the continuous effect was executed. However, in this embodiment, when the big hit B is won and the special game state is finished, after the transition to the special mode B, the variation pattern table A is selected in all the special figure variation display games 1 to 80 times. The continuation effect is performed by extending the stop display time without changing the symbol change display time in the 40th special figure change display game. In the present embodiment, when the big hit B is won, the winning symbol flag “6” is set and the special mode B flag is set. When the special mode B flag is set, the selection pattern of this table is set.

  Here, the control process changed in order to perform the operation of the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the special-fluctuation changing process (step A10) in the special-figure game process described above and the special mode setting process 1 (step A658) in the time shortening fluctuation number update process are changed.

[Special figure changing process]
First, the special figure changing process (step A10) will be described. As shown in FIG. 43, the special-fluctuation changing process of the present embodiment replaces the process of steps A503 to A506 of the same process (see FIG. 24) of the first embodiment, and the special-figure display time setting process at the time of loss ( Step A1503) is executed. This is to change the display time of the result mode according to the number of executions of the special figure variation display game.

[Special figure display time setting process at the time of disconnection]
Next, the details of the special figure display time setting process (step A1503) at the time of losing in the above special figure changing process will be described. As shown in FIG. 44, in the special figure changing process, first, it is determined whether or not the current game mode is the special mode B (step A1511), and if it is the special mode B (step A1511; Yes), It is determined whether or not the remaining number of specific variation times is 21, that is, whether or not the number of executions of the special figure variation display game is the 19th (step A1512). If the remaining number is 21 (step A1512; Yes), an effect occurrence special figure display time pointer is set (step A1513), and the off-time special figure display time setting process is terminated.

  If the value of the specific variation number is not 21 (step A1512; No), it is determined whether the remaining number of the specific variation number is 1, that is, whether the number of executions of the special figure variation display game is the 39th time (step) A1514). If the remaining number is 1 (step A1514; Yes), an effect occurrence special figure display time pointer is set (step A1513), and the off-time special figure display time setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if the remaining number is not 1 (step A1514; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure variation display game is played with no reach variation (step A1515). If there is no reach (step A1515; Yes), the special figure display time pointer at the time of disconnection is set (step A1516), and the special figure display time setting process at the time of disconnection is terminated. On the other hand, if there is no reach, the special figure display time pointer at the time of the loss reach is set (step A1517), and the special figure display time setting process at the time of the loss is ended.

With this process, after the special figure variation display game executed in the 20th and 40th times in the special mode B, the stop display time of the result mode is extended longer than the normal time (first stop display time) (second stop time). Stop display time). By extending the stop display time, it is notified that the game mode is the latent probability changing state (special mode B). Therefore, the player pays attention to whether or not the special figure display time is extended, and can obtain new enjoyment in the special mode. In the present embodiment, the stop display time of the result mode is always extended at the specified number of executions (20, 40 times). However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may do it.
Here, the game control device 100 sets the stop display time for stopping and displaying the result of the variable display game to either the first stop display time or the second stop display time longer than the first stop display time. It constitutes a mode derivation control means.

[Special mode setting process 1]
Next, the special mode setting process 1 (step A658) will be described. As shown in FIG. 45, the special mode setting process 1 of the present embodiment is obtained by removing the processes of steps A703 to A710 from the same process of the first embodiment (see FIG. 29). This is because the variation pattern table B is no longer used in the special mode B.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the stop display time for stopping and displaying the result of the variable display game (special figure variable display game) is longer than the first stop display time and the first stop display time. The result mode derivation control means (game control device 100) is set to any one of the second stop display times, and the result mode derivation control means 100 performs the second stop display for the variable display game whose number of continuous games is selectable. The time can be set.

  Therefore, by setting the second stop display time in the variable display game that is the selectable number of times, the stop display time of the result mode is extended more than usual. For this reason, the effect at the time of notifying whether or not to continue the special mode effect can be executed for a long time, and the time for the player to watch the effect can be increased.

  Further, the special variation pattern selection means (game control device 100) of the gaming machine 10 has a first special variation pattern selection table when the second stop display time is set by the result mode derivation control means (game control device 100). (Variation pattern table A) is selected.

Accordingly, when the second stop time longer than the first stop time is set, the first special variation pattern selection table is selected, that is, the second special variation pattern selection table having a long variation time is not selected. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored because the time when the variation time of the identification information is combined with the stop time becomes too long.
Even when the result mode is derived at the second stop display time, the first special variation pattern selection table can be used as in the case where the result mode is derived at the first stop display time. For this reason, the notification of whether or not to continue the mode effect is made during the execution of the variation display game based on the second special variation pattern selection table or during the execution of the variation display game based on the first special variation pattern selection table. You can select and execute. For this reason, the variation of production can increase and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a gaming machine 10 according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure similar to 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special gaming state by the big hit B winning. That is, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 46, the selection pattern of the variation pattern table in the special mode B after winning the big hit B is one type corresponding to the winning symbol flag 1, whereas this embodiment Then, three types of selection patterns are prepared. One of the selection patterns is the same as in the first embodiment (corresponding to the winning symbol flag 1), and the other is the same as in the second embodiment (corresponding to the winning symbol flag 6). Further, another selection pattern corresponds to the winning symbol flag 7 newly set in the present embodiment, and after the transition to the special mode B, the variation pattern is displayed in the special diagram variation display game 1 to 19, and 21 to 80 times. The table A is selected, and the variation pattern table is selected for the 20th time. Further, the display time of the result mode of the 40th special figure variation display game is extended.

  Here, the control process changed in order to perform the operation of the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the time shortening fluctuation number update process (steps A635 and 644) in the special figure display process described above (step A635, 644) the big hit end process (step A15) in the special figure game process, Step A10) has been changed.

[Time shortening fluctuation count update processing]
First, the time shortening fluctuation number update process (step A635, step A644) will be described. As shown in FIG. 47, the time shortening variation frequency update process of the present embodiment is obtained by adding new processes (steps A1663 and A1664) to the same process of the first embodiment (see FIG. 27). Note that the special mode setting process 6 in step A1663 is the same process as the special mode setting process 1 used in the second embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.
In this time shortening fluctuation number update process, first, it is determined whether or not the special mode is in effect (step A651). If the special mode is in effect (step A651; Yes), the specific fluctuation number is updated (-1) ( Step A652), it is determined whether the probability state is a high probability state (Step A653). When not in the special mode (step A651; No), step A652 is skipped and it is determined whether the probability state is a high probability state (step A653).

  If it is determined in step A653 that the state is a high probability state (step A655; Yes), the high probability variation number is updated (-1) (step A654), and it is determined whether the normal game is being performed (in the normal mode). (Step A655). On the other hand, when it is not a high probability state (step A653; No), step A654 is skipped and it is determined whether it is in a normal game (in normal mode) (step A655). If the normal game is being played in step A655 (step A655; Yes), the time reduction variation number update process is terminated. On the other hand, if the game is not in a normal game (step A655; No), a branch process using a winning symbol flag is performed (step A656).

  When the winning symbol flag is 0, that is, when the most recent result mode is a big hit A and the game mode is set to the definite mode until the special symbol variation display game is executed 80 times after the special gaming state ends, A confirmation mode setting process (step A657) is performed, and the variation number updating process is terminated. In addition, when the winning symbol flag is 1, that is, when the latest result mode is a big hit B and the special mode B is executed until the special symbol variation display game is executed 80 times after the end of the special gaming state, The special mode setting process 1 (step A658) is performed, and the variation number update process is terminated.

  In addition, when the winning symbol flag is 6, that is, when the latest result mode is a big hit B and the special mode B is executed until the special symbol variation display game is executed 80 times after the special gaming state is finished, The special mode setting process 6 (step A1663) is performed, and the variation number update process is terminated. Also, when the winning symbol flag is 7, that is, when the most recent result mode is a big hit B and the special mode B is set until the special symbol variation display game is executed 80 times after the special gaming state ends. The special mode setting process 7 (step A1664) is performed, and the variation number update process is terminated.

  In addition, when the winning symbol flag is 2, that is, the latest result mode is 1 (small symbol number 101 to 108), and the special symbol variation display game is executed 20 times after the special gaming state ends. When the special mode A or B is selected, the special mode setting process 2 (step A659) is performed, and the fluctuation number update process is terminated. In addition, when the winning symbol flag is 3, that is, the latest result mode is 1 (small symbol number 109, 110), and the special symbol variation display game is executed 40 times after the special gaming state is ended. If the special mode A or B is selected, the special mode setting process 3 (step A660) is performed, and the fluctuation number update process is terminated. Also, when the probability variation determination flag is 4, that is, the most recent result mode is 2 small hits (stop symbol numbers 111 and 112), and the special diagram variation display game is executed 20 times after the special gaming state ends. If the special mode A or B is to be used, the special mode setting process 4 (step A661) is performed, and the fluctuation number update process is terminated. In addition, when the probability variation determination flag is 5, that is, the latest result mode is 2 for small hits (stop symbol numbers 113 to 120), and the special diagram variation display game is executed 40 times after the special gaming state is finished. If the special mode A or B is to be used, the special mode setting process 5 (step A662) is performed, and the fluctuation number update process is terminated.

[Special mode setting process 7]
Next, the special mode setting process 7 (step A1664) in the above-described time shortening variation number update process will be described. As shown in FIG. 48, the special mode setting process 7 of the present embodiment is the same as that obtained by excluding the processes of steps A707 to A710 from the special mode setting process 1 (see FIG. 29) of the first embodiment. . This is because the special mode B is set up to 20 times.

[Big hits end processing]
Next, the big hit end process (step A15) will be described. As shown in FIG. 49, the big hit end process of the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the branch process (step A802) using the hit symbol flag. That is, in the first embodiment, when the winning symbol flag is 1, the big hit end setting process 2 is executed. However, in this embodiment, the winning symbol flag is one of 1, 6, and 7. If you are going to run. This is because the number of selection patterns in the variation pattern table in the special mode B is increased to three patterns.

[Special figure changing process]
The special figure changing process of this embodiment is the same as that of the second embodiment. In other words, there is no processing of steps A503 to A506 of the same processing (see FIG. 24) of the first embodiment, and a special time chart display time setting processing (step A1503) is newly added after step A502. . However, the flow of the special figure display time setting process at the time of step A1503 is different from that of the second embodiment (see FIG. 44) (details will be described later).

[Special figure display time setting process at the time of disconnection]
Next, the special figure display time setting process (step A1503) will be described. The off-time special map display time setting process of the present embodiment has a form corresponding to an increase in the selection pattern of the variation pattern table in the special mode B.

As shown in FIG. 50, in the special figure display time setting process at the time of loss, it is first determined whether or not the winning symbol flag is 6 (step A2511). If the winning symbol flag is not 6 (step A2511; No), It is determined whether or not the winning symbol flag is 7 (step A2515). If it is 7 (step A2515; Yes), it is determined whether the value of the specific variation count is 1, and if it is 1, (step A2516; Yes). ), A special figure display time pointer at the time of production is set (step A2513), and the special figure display time setting process at the time of ending is ended.
On the other hand, when the winning symbol flag is 6 (step A2511; Yes), it is determined whether or not the value indicating the specific fluctuation number is 21 (step A2512). If the value is 21 (step A2512; Yes), an effect occurrence special figure display time pointer is set (step A2513), and the off time special figure display time setting process is terminated.

If the value of the specific variation number is not 21 (step A2512; No), it is determined whether the value of the specific variation number is 1 (step A2514). If the value is 1 (step A2514; Yes), the special figure display time pointer at the time of production is set (step A2513), and the special figure display time setting process at the time of ending is terminated. On the other hand, if the value is not 1 (step A2514; No), the process proceeds to step A2517.
If it is determined in step A2515 that the winning symbol flag is not 7 (step A2515; No), and if it is determined in step A2516 that the number of specific fluctuations is not 1 (step A2516; No), the process proceeds to step A2517. Transition.

  In step A2517, it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation display game is executed with no reach fluctuation. If there is no reach (step A2517; Yes), a special figure display time pointer at the time of disconnection is set (step A2518), and the special figure display time setting process at the time of loss ends. On the other hand, if there is no reach, the special figure display time pointer at the time of the loss reach is set (step A2519), and the special figure display time setting process at the time of the loss is ended.

  By this process, when the big hit B is won and the win symbol flag is set to 6, the stop display time of the result mode after the 20th and 40th special figure variation display game is extended. When the winning symbol flag is set to 7, the stop display time of the result mode after the 40th special symbol variation display game is extended.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a plurality of variation pattern table selection patterns for the special figure variation display game in the special mode B (a pattern in which the variation pattern table B is selected in the 20th and 40th times, 20, A pattern for extending the stop display time of the 40th result, a pattern for selecting the variation pattern table B for the 20th time, and a pattern for extending the stop display time for the 40th time) are prepared.
Therefore, the mode continuation notification effect of various modes can be performed, and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

<Fourth embodiment>
Next, a gaming machine 10 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure similar to 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the present embodiment, when the game mode is the special mode A or B, based on the storage state of the start memory, an effect as if the special mode seemed to end in spite of being in the special mode (gase effect) ). Specifically, in the first start memory or the second start memory, when the start memory corresponding to the special figure variation display game to be executed from now on includes one that generates at least two normal reach. Execute this gaze effect. This effect is independently performed by the effect control device 300, and during this time, the game control device 100 performs various controls as being in the special mode.

  In order to perform such an effect, the variation pattern table A of the present embodiment is different from that of the first embodiment. That is, in the first embodiment, in the special figure variation display game in which the variation pattern table A is selected, when the result mode is out of reach, the reach is not generated. Normal reach can be generated with a probability of. More specifically, when the variation pattern table A (displacement) is selected, as shown in FIG. 51A, there is no reach with a probability of 70% (variation time 4 seconds), and normal reach (variation with a probability of 30%). Time 8 seconds) is generated. Other variation pattern tables are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  Next, an example of the operation of the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described. When the big win B or the small win is won and the special game state or the specific game state to be generated thereafter ends, as shown in FIG. 52, the game mode becomes the special mode and the special mode effect is executed (t11). In addition, three start memories are stored, and the prefetch results of each start memory are out of the first and third, and the second is normal reach. While a special mode effect is being executed, prefetching is performed when a game ball wins the start winning slot 36 or the normal variable winning device 37, and if it is determined that the result is normal reach, 2 is stored in the start memory. One normal reach will be included. Then, the production control device 300 switches the display on the display device 41 in accordance with the start of the next special figure variation display game and executes the gaze production (t12). The gaze effect is the same as the effect performed in the normal mode. Actually, the special-fluctuation display game that runs out of reach (4 seconds) and loses normal reach (8 seconds) is run twice for a total of 24 seconds. (8 seconds) is performed three times, so that the game mode appears to have returned from the special mode to the normal mode (actually, it remains in the special mode).

In the gaze effect, an effect similar to the effect in the normal mode is executed, and it seems to the player that the game mode has suddenly returned to the normal mode.
When all the start memories are exhausted, or when a new start memory is generated during the gaze effect and it is determined that the big hit or the small hit is a result of the prefetching, the effect control device 300 ends the gaze effect. Then, the original special mode effect is resumed (t13).

By this effect, the execution time of the latent mode effect can be widened, and the effect can be prevented from becoming monotonous.
In addition, when an attempt is made to efficiently execute the variable display game on the ST machine, if the result of the special figure variable display game is out of place, it is conceivable that the appearance rate of reach with a long variable time is lowered. Then, a state in which a game in which no effect is generated continues for a predetermined game also occurs, and if this state occurs when the number of games is close to the specified number of games (the number of executions of the special figure variable display game that becomes a high probability state), The expectation of will decline. Therefore, as described above, it is possible to prevent the player from having excessive expectations by prefetching the type of the start memory and ending the latent mode effect when the low expectation hold is stored. .

[Modification]
Next, another example of the operation of the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described. In this modified example, when the big hit B or the small win is won and the special game state or the specific game state to be generated thereafter ends, the game mode becomes the special mode and the special mode effect is executed, as shown in FIG. The variation pattern table A is selected (t21). Then, four start memories are stored. In the start-reading results of each start memory, the first, second, and fourth are not, and the third is normal reach. Since the normal reach is included in the four start memories, when the variable display game based on the first start memory is finished, the effect control device 300 displays in accordance with the start of the next special figure variable display game. The display of the device 41 is switched to execute the mode continuation notification effect (effect when the special figure variation display game using the variation pattern B is executed) (t22). Actually, in addition to non-reach (4 seconds × 3 times) and normal reach (8 seconds), it takes 20 seconds to digest the four startup memories. During this time, a special figure fluctuation display game (20 seconds) without reach using the fluctuation pattern table B is displayed. In the mode continuation notification effect performed here, the continuation of the special mode is notified. When the mode continuation notification effect ends, the special mode effect is resumed (t23).

  Immediately before the end of the mode continuation notification effect, that is, when the special figure variation display game based on the start memory m1 shown in FIG. 53 is being executed, three start memories are stored. As for the pre-reading result of each start memory, the first and second are not, and the third is normal reach. When the start memory m2 is newly generated and the result of the prefetching is determined to be normal reach, two start memories for generating normal reach are stored in the four currently stored start memories. When the special figure variation display game based on the start memory m1 ends, in the mode continuation notification effect, the end of the special mode is notified and the mode continuation notification effect ends. After that, the above-described gasse effect (effect shown in the normal mode) is executed, and the effect that the game mode returns to the normal mode is performed (t24).

As described above, in the special mode, the gaming machine 10 performs the mode continuation notification effect regardless of the prescribed number of games (20th and 40th times) when the start memory that becomes the normal reach as a result of the prefetching is stored. I am doing so.
Therefore, the effect in the special mode can be prevented from being fixed, and the player can be prevented from getting bored with the game.

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

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

10 gaming machine 41 display device (variable display device)
100 Game control device (game control means, special game generation means, specific game generation means, probability setting means, special game execution means, game number setting means, continuous game count means, special variation pattern selection means, result mode derivation control means)
300 effect control device (effect control means, special mode effect execution means, effect continuation notification execution means)

Claims (4)

Fluctuation display device for variably displaying a plurality of identification information, game control means for controlling a variation display game in the variation display device, and effect control means for effect control of the variation display game based on control information from the game control means And comprising
In a gaming machine capable of giving a predetermined game value to a player according to the result of the variable display game,
When the variable display game result is a special result, a special game generation means Ru generate a special game for imparting a predetermined game value to the player,
The variable display game results, in the case apparently became the specific results that do not stick with the special results and distinction, specific game that Ru to generate a specific game to give the same game value in the case of the special result in the player Generating means;
After completion of the special game, until executing the variable display games Jo Tokoro number, the probability state where the variable display game result is extraordinary that said, is set to a high high-probability state than normal probability state Probability setting means;
After the special play or the specific game end, a special game execution means for executing the different special game is a normal game,
The number of times the variable display game to be executed in the special game, the game number setting means for selecting from among the preset plurality of selectable number was set as a special game execution times,
The number of times the executed during the special game the variable display game, and continue the game counting means for counting the number of continued game,
Before Kitoku Koto during the execution of the game, said the effect of the special game, the special game special game effects execution means for executing either the same content even if those triggered the generation of a particular game and generate a special game When,
Wherein each continuation game number is reached to the selectable number of times, and an effect continues notification executing means for notifying whether the special game is continued,
The game number setting section, wherein, when executing the special the special game in based on the generation of the game, than when performing the special game in based on the occurrence of the particular game, relatively large special game Select the number of executions with a high probability ,
The effect continuation notification executing means notifies that the special game being executed is a special game started based on the occurrence of the special game when the number of continuous games reaches a predetermined number set in advance.
When the result of the variable display game becomes the specific result during the special game, and the probability state at that time is the normal probability state, after the end of the specific game based on the specific result, The continuation game counting means clears and counts the continuation game number, and the game number setting means reselects the selectable number of times to set the number of special game executions,
When the result of the variable display game becomes the specific result during the special game, and the probability state at that time is the high probability state, after the end of the specific game based on the specific result, A game machine characterized in that the continuous game counting means continuously counts without clearing the number of continuous games, and the game number setting means does not select the selectable number of times . The special game execution means, when executing the special game, changes a variation pattern selection table for selecting a variation pattern of the variation display game to a special variation pattern selection table that is not selected in a normal game. Having a selection means,
The special variation pattern selection table includes a first special variation pattern selection table, a second special variation pattern selection table that selects a variation pattern having a longer execution time of the variation display game than the first special variation pattern selection table, and Contains,
The special variation pattern selection means includes:
The first special variation pattern selection table is selected as the special variation pattern selection table except for the variation display game in which the number of continuous games is the selectable number of times,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a second special variation pattern selection table is selected as the special variation pattern selection table in the variation display game in which the number of continuous games is the selectable number of times . A result mode derivation control means for setting a stop display time for stopping and displaying the result of the variable display game to either a first stop display time or a second stop display time longer than the first stop display time;
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the result mode derivation control means can set the second stop display time for the variable display game in which the number of continuous games is the selectable number . The said special fluctuation pattern selection means selects the said 1st special fluctuation pattern selection table, when the said 2nd stop display time is set by the said result aspect derivation control means. Gaming machine.

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