JP5483575B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that gives a player a gaming value, and more particularly to a gaming machine that can generate a gaming state advantageous to the player after the special gaming state ends.

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

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

Further, the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1, a predetermined period after the jackpot, but the opening and closing member is of even Ru enhances the probability of changing the winning easy state, sets the opening and closing pattern of the opening and closing member by a symbol when the jackpot .

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However, since the process until the specific gaming state is generated is monotonous, there was no interest .

In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying the process up to the occurrence of a specific gaming state and enhancing the interest of the game.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a start winning device capable of generating an easy winning state in which a game ball can be easily won by conversion of a movable member, and a variation in which an identification symbol is variably displayed based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning device. A variation display device capable of displaying a display game, and a game machine that generates a special gaming state that gives a player a predetermined game value when a display result of the variation display game is a special result, The gaming state in which the variable display game is performed includes a first gaming state , a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state, and a third gaming state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the second gaming state. And a game state control means for controlling to any one of a fourth game state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the third game state and more advantageous to the player than the first game state, and the start prize in each game state Prize winning equipment And winning easily state generator mode control means for controlling the state of the generation mode, when the special result is derived, among special results consisting of a plurality of types, and special result control means for deriving any special results, the Condition establishment determination means for determining establishment of the first condition and the second condition according to the type of the special result derived by the special result control means, and the easy winning state occurrence mode control means includes the second game Controlling the generation state of the easy winning state of the start winning device in the state to be more advantageous for the player than the generating state of the easy winning state of the start winning device in the first gaming state, and the gaming state control means It includes a first gaming state transition control means for shifting to the second game state on the basis of the establishment of the first condition in the first game condition, before in the first game condition The second game state transition control means for shifting to the third game state based on the establishment of the second condition, the game in the third game state shifts to the fourth game state based on the performed predetermined period 3 Gaming state transition control means, fourth gaming state transition control means for transitioning to the second gaming state based on the establishment of the first condition in the fourth gaming state, and the first condition in the fourth gaming state And a gaming state transition probability setting means for setting a probability that is established to be higher than a probability that the first condition is established in the first gaming state.

In a second aspect based on the first aspect , the third gaming state transition control means shifts to the fourth gaming state based on the fact that the variable display game is performed a predetermined number of times in the third gaming state, The predetermined number of times is determined according to the type of the special result when it is determined by the condition satisfaction determination means that the second condition is satisfied in the first gaming state.

In a third aspect based on the second aspect, the easy-to-win state generation mode control means determines the generation state of the easy-to-win state of the start winning device in the third gaming state as the start winning in the first gaming state. Control is performed in a manner that is more advantageous to the player than the occurrence mode of the easy-to-win state of the apparatus and is disadvantageous to the player than the occurrence mode of the easy-to-win state of the start winning device in the second gaming state.

In a fourth aspect based on the third aspect , the gaming state control means determines that the second condition is satisfied by the condition satisfaction determining means during a period in which a game in the third gaming state is being performed. A special game result is derived, and after completion of the special game state based on the special result, a fifth game state transition control unit is configured to transition to the third game state again, and the fifth game state transition control unit includes: , For shifting to the fourth gaming state when shifting to the third gaming state again than the predetermined number of times for shifting to the fourth gaming state at the time of shifting to the third gaming state immediately before The predetermined number of times is set to be large.

According to a fifth invention, in the fourth invention, a game determination means for determining that a player is playing, a variable display game execution determination means for determining a period during which the variable display game is not executed, In the third gaming state, when the game determining means determines that the player is playing, and the variable display game execution determining means determines that the variable display game has not been executed for a certain period of time. And a predetermined number informing means for informing the predetermined number of times.

According to a sixth invention, in the fifth invention, there is provided auxiliary display control means for controlling auxiliary display for assisting variable display of the identification symbol in the variable display game, wherein the auxiliary display control means is provided in the third gaming state. In the case where the special result is derived during the period in which the game is being performed, and the special result for transitioning to the second gaming state is not derived, the variation display from which the special result is derived The auxiliary display is not performed in the game.

According to the present invention, by diversifying the process to a specific game state onset production, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine of the 1st embodiment of the present invention is equipped. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the game control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the presentation control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the kind of common figure state which shows the operation | movement aspect of the opening-and-closing member of the 2nd start winning opening of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the state which transfers based on the combination of the present game state and jackpot symbol when the special figure 1 fluctuation display game of the 1st Embodiment of this invention is performed. It is a figure which shows the state which transfers based on the combination of the present game state and jackpot symbol when the special figure 2 fluctuation display game of the 1st Embodiment of this invention is performed. It is a state transition diagram which shows the main pattern in which each game state of the 1st Embodiment of this invention changes to another game state. The detailed state transition diagram which has not abbreviate | omitted the transition of each game state of the 1st Embodiment of this invention is shown. It is a figure explaining the state transition when a big hit occurs when the big hit symbol is 2R probability variation C in the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the state transition when a big hit occurs when the big hit symbol is 15R probability variation B in the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the first half part of the main process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the latter half part of the main process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the timer interruption process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure game process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the start port switch monitoring process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure start port switch common process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure pending | holding information determination process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure normal process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the stop symbol information setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the first half of the special figure display process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the second half part of the special figure display middle process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot end process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot end setting process 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot end setting process 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot end setting process 3 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot end setting process 4 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the usual game process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the usual figure normal process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process during the normal map display of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process during a common figure of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the general electric operation transfer setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main process performed by the presentation control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the interruption process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the game monitoring process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the ceiling alert setting process 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the ceiling alert setting process 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a table | surface which shows an example of a moving entrance winning effect command and a start opening winning effect design command). It is a figure which shows an example of the ceiling frequency alerting | reporting effect in the probability variation support presence state 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the timing when the ceiling frequency alerting | reporting effect in the state 1 with probability variation support of the 1st Embodiment of this invention is performed. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch notice effect setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. The command (start) for which the prefetch notice setting of the first embodiment of the present invention is set. It is a figure which shows the state which transfers based on the combination of the present game state and jackpot symbol when the special figure 1 fluctuation display game of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention is performed. It is a figure which shows the state which transfers based on the combination of the present game state and jackpot symbol when the special figure 2 fluctuation display game of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention is performed. It is a figure explaining the transition of the game state of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the state transition in case the big hit generate | occur | produces with the 2R probability variation C in the big hit symbol in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the state transition when a big hit occurs in the second embodiment of the present invention when the big hit symbol is 15R probability variation B.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Also, below the center case 46 is provided a first start winning opening (first start winning area) 37 for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game, and an inverted “C” character is formed immediately below the first start winning opening 37. And a pair of opening / closing members (movable members) 38a that are converted into a state in which game balls can easily flow in, and a second start prize opening (second start prize area, start prize device) 38 is disposed therein. . And when a game ball wins the 1st start winning opening 37 or the 2nd starting winning opening 38, a special figure change display game is performed as an auxiliary game. The special figure fluctuation display game executed when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 37 is a special figure fluctuation display game, and is executed when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 38. The special figure fluctuation display game is referred to as a special figure 2 fluctuation display game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the CPU 511a selects any one of a plurality of variation pattern distribution information stored in the ROM 511b in a start port switch monitoring process (S1401) and a special figure routine process (S1409) in a special figure game process to be described later. Fluctuation pattern distribution information is acquired. Specifically, the CPU 511a determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the second start winning port 38 as the state, the number of start memories, etc., select one of the variation pattern distribution information from a plurality of variation pattern distribution information And get.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the types of general-purpose states showing the operation mode of the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning prize port 38 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

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

  The non-winning easy state is a state in which the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is unlikely to be in the open state, and the game ball is difficult to win the second starting winning opening 38. The non-winning easy state includes a “low support” state (first game state).

  On the other hand, the easy-to-win state is a state in which the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning port 38 is likely to be in an open state as compared to the non-winning easy state. Further, the easy winning state of the first embodiment of the present invention includes a “medium support” state (third game state) and a “high support” state (second game state, specific game state). .

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

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

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

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

  Referring to FIG. 5, in the “low support” state, the probability of hitting the normal map display game (probability per base map) is 1/251, and the time of change of the base map change display game (base map time of change) is 20. Seconds. In addition, regarding the time (open time) when the opening / closing member of the second start winning opening 38 is opened, the opening / closing member 38a of the second starting winning opening 38 is 0. It is opened only once for 1 second.

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

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

  In the medium support state, the probability per base figure is 1/251, which is the same as that in the low support state, but the normal figure change time is 19.9 seconds, and the power open time is 0.12 seconds, which is lower than the low support state. Slightly advantageous. In the first embodiment of the present invention, the medium support state is similar to the operation state of the low support state and the player is indistinguishable, but is more advantageous to the player than the low support state. Any state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the high support state described later may be used.

  On the other hand, in the high support state, the probability per ordinary figure is 250/251, the ordinary figure fluctuation time is 1.0 second, and the ordinary power release time is 1.70 seconds, which is three times. That is, almost every time in the normal variation display game, the time and the number of times that the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is in the open state are longer than those in the low support state and the medium support state. Furthermore, since the usual figure change time is short, it becomes possible to execute more usual figure change display games in a short time. Therefore, in the high support state, the player is more advantageous than the low support state and the medium support state.

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

  Hereinafter, the gaming state according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7 show a state of transition based on a combination of the current gaming state and jackpot symbol. 6 shows a case where the special figure 1 variable display game is executed (when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 37), and FIG. 7 shows a case where the special figure 2 variable display game is executed (the second start winning opening). 38 shows a case where a game ball wins.

  The gaming state according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes “normal state”, “short-time state”, “latent probability variation state”, “probability variation support presence state 1”, and “probability variation support presence state 2”.

  The normal state is a case where the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is low and the normal figure state is a non-winning easy state (low support state). The short-time state is a case where the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is low, and the normal figure state is an easy-to-win state (particularly a high support state). The latent probability changing state is a case where the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is high, and the normal figure state is a non-winning easy state (low support state).

  The state with probability variation support is an easy-to-win state (with ordinary power support, medium support state, high support state), and a win probability of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state. It should be noted that when the normal state is the medium support state, the probability variation support state 1 is present, and when the normal support state is the high support state, the probability variation support state 2 is present.

  The jackpot symbol of the first embodiment of the present invention includes 15R (round) normal, 2R probability variation A, 2R probability variation B, 2R probability variation C, 2R probability variation D, 2R probability variation E, 15R probability variation A, 15R probability variation B. , 15R probability variation C, and 15R probability variation D. When the big hit symbol is 15R normal, after the special game state is finished, the probability of a big hit in the special figure variation display game is low. When the jackpot symbol is 2R probability change or 15R probability change, after the special game state is finished, the probability of winning a big hit in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal state (probability change state).

  First, a case where a big hit occurs in the special figure 1 variable display game will be described with reference to FIG. When a big hit occurs in the special figure 1 fluctuation display game, the big hit symbol distribution is 8% for 15R normal, 10% for 2R probability variation A, 20% for 2R probability variation B, 30% for 2R probability variation C, 30% for 2R probability variation C, 2R probability variation D 20%, 2R probability variation E is 10%, and 15R probability variation A is 2%.

  When the current gaming state is the normal state and the jackpot symbol is 15R normal and the jackpot is a big hit, the high support state continues 100 times after the special gaming state ends. This number of times corresponds to the number of times the special figure variation display game is executed. In other words, after the special game state is over, if the result of the special figure change display game is continuously removed 100 times, the high support state is shifted to the low support state (normal state).

  Further, when the current gaming state is the normal state and the big hit symbol is a big hit with 2R probability variation A, after the special gaming state ends, the state shifts to a low support state. At this time, since the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is high, the state shifts to a so-called latent probability variation state.

  In addition, regardless of the current gaming state, if the big hit symbol is a big hit with 15R probability change A (first condition), after winning the special gaming state until the next big hit occurs, winning the special figure variation display game The state shifts to a probability variation support state 2 in which the probability is high and the normal state becomes a high support state.

  In addition, when a big hit of 2R probability change B to E occurs in the normal state or with the probability change support (second condition), the normal drawing state shifts to the medium support state, and then a predetermined number of times (the number of times of ceiling) occurs. If not, the state shifts to a low support state (fourth gaming state = first gaming state). At this time, since the winning probability of the special figure change display game remains high, the state shifts from the probability variation support presence state 1 to the latent probability variation state.

  In addition, if a big hit other than 15R normal occurs in the latent probability change state (first condition), the normal figure state becomes a high support state, and the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is high, so the probability change support state 2 is entered. Transition.

  Next, a case where a big hit occurs in the special figure 2 variable display game will be described with reference to FIG.

  When a game ball is won at the second start winning opening 38 and a special figure 2 variable display game is executed and a big hit is generated, a big hit having a higher value for the player than a case where a big win occurs in the special figure 1 variable display game. The probability of occurrence increases. In contrast to the fact that game balls can be won in the first start winning opening 37 without depending on the normal state, in order to win a game ball in the second starting winning opening 38, This is because the opening / closing member 38a needs to be in an open state, and if it is not in a high support state, it is difficult for a game ball to win the second start winning opening 38.

  Referring to FIG. 7, when the big win is generated in the special figure 2 variable display game, the distribution of the big hit symbol is the same as that of the special figure 1 variable display game in the case of 15R (8%). However, regardless of the current gaming state, the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is high, and the probability that the normal figure state shifts to the high support state becomes high.

  Further, 15R probability variation B and 15R probability variation C are each allocated 1%, and if a big hit occurs in the normal state or with the probability variation support state, the normal state shifts to the medium support state, and then the predetermined number of times (the number of ceilings) If a big hit does not occur, it shifts to a low support state (fourth game state). When a big hit occurs in the short-time state or the latent probability changing state, the normal state becomes the high support state, and the state shifts to the state 2 with the probability change support.

  Here, the transition of each game state will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a state transition diagram showing a main pattern in which each gaming state transitions to another gaming state. In particular, the state transition specific to the first embodiment of the present invention is described, and the general state Part of the transition, for example, transition from the normal state to the state 2 with probability variation support is omitted. FIG. 9 shows a detailed state transition diagram in which the transition of each gaming state is not omitted.

  Unless it is after a power failure, the game is normally in the normal state when the game is started. When a big hit occurs in the normal state, the state transitions to the probability variation support state 1 with a probability of 80% in the case of the special figure 1 variable display game and 2% in the case of the special figure 2 variable display game. In the normal state, since there is a low support state (the state without general power support, there is very little possibility that the special figure 2 variable display game will be executed. % Transition from the normal state to the state with probability variation support 1. As described above, the probability variation support state 1 has a high probability of winning the special figure variation display game, and the normal state becomes the medium support state. ing.

  Further, in the state 1 with probability variation support, since the probability that the special figure 2 variable display game is executed is low, even if a big hit occurs, the state transitions to the state 1 with probability variation support with a probability of almost 80%. On the other hand, after the transition to state 1 with probability variation support, if a predetermined number of games (the number of ceilings) is consumed without generating a big hit, the state transitions to the latent probability variation state. As shown in FIG. 6, in the latent probability changing state, when a big hit occurs with a big hit symbol other than 15R normal, the high support state (probability change support presence state 2) continues until the next big hit occurs.

  Therefore, even if a big hit occurs while the gaming state is in the state 1 with probability variation support, there is a high probability that the 2R probability variation will occur and the normal state remains in the medium support state. Sphere) is difficult to obtain. However, if the predetermined number of games (ceiling) is reached and the game is digested without generating a big hit after entering the state 1 with probability variation support, the state shifts to the latent probability variation state. When a transition to the latent probability change state occurs, if a big hit occurs with a big hit symbol other than 15R normal, the probability change support state 2 is high, that is, the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is high until the next big hit occurs. In addition, the normal state shifts to a high support state. In the latent probability changing state, the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is high. With reference to FIG. 6, the probability of shifting to the state 2 with probability variation support at the time of big hit, that is, a big hit occurs with a big hit symbol other than 15R normal The probability is 92%.

  Then, when transitioning to the state 2 with probability variation support, since it is a high support state, it becomes easy for a game ball to win the second start winning opening 38 and to execute the special figure 2 variable display game. If the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed, the big hit symbol is distributed to the 15R probability variation D that continuously transitions to the probability variation support presence state 2 with a probability of 90%. In other words, if the state shifts to the latent probability changing state, it is possible to shift to the probability changing support state 2 with high probability, and it becomes easy to obtain a large amount of game value (prize balls).

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, when the game state transitions to the probability variation support state 1, the game machine 1 aims to transition to the latent probability variation state without generating a big hit. It is possible to diversify the process aiming at the state 2 with probability variation support that is most advantageous to the user. In addition, since it is possible to set multiple types of ceilings depending on the jackpot symbol, it is possible to make more detailed state transitions and provide a game with a rich variety of games. It becomes possible.

  Further, the state transition will be further described with reference to FIG. The game state transitions to another game state when a big hit occurs in the special figure variation display game, or when the special figure fluctuation display game is executed a predetermined number of times and no big hit occurs. Hereinafter, in each gaming state, a case where a transition is made from another gaming state to the gaming state and a case where a transition is made from the gaming state to another gaming state will be described.

  First, the case of the normal state will be described. The transition to the normal state is a case where the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times without generating a big hit in the short time state. Further, when a normal big hit of 15R occurs in the normal state, the state shifts to the time-saving state.

  Also, when a big hit occurs at 2R probability change A, a transition is made to the latent probability change state, and when a big hit occurs at other 2R probability changes, the state changes to state 1 with probability change support. When a big hit occurs at 15R probability variation A or 15R probability variation D, the state transitions to state 2 with probability variation support. Further, when a big hit occurs at 15R probability variation B or 15R probability variation C, the state transitions to state 1 with probability variation support.

  Next, the case of the short time state will be described. Regardless of the current gaming state, if a big hit occurs at 15R normal, it shifts to the time-saving state. In addition, as described above, when the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times without causing a big hit in the time-saving state, the game changes to the normal state. Further, when the probability variation big hit (2R, 15R) occurs in the time-short state, the state transits to the state 2 with probability variation support.

  Next, the case of probability variation support state 1 will be described. When the 2R probability change (except A), or the 15R probability change B, 15RC occurs in the normal state, the probability change support state 1 or the probability change support state 2, the transition from each gaming state to the probability change support state 1 occurs. In the normal state or the state 1 with probability variation support, as described above, the probability that the special figure 1 variable display game is executed is increased. When the big hit occurs in the state 1 with probability variation support, the probability variation support is again performed. The possibility of transition to the presence state 1 is increased.

  Next, the case of probability variation support state 2 will be described. When a 15R probability change A or D occurs in the normal state or the state 1 with probability variation support, the state transitions to the state 2 with probability variation support. In addition, when the probability variation big hit (2R, 15R) occurs in the short-time state or the latent probability variation state, the state transitions to the state 2 with probability variation support. In the state 2 with the probability variation support, when the 2R probability variation A, 15R probability variation A or D occurs, the state transits again to the state 2 with the probability variation support. On the other hand, when 15R normal big hit occurs in the state 2 with probability variation support, the state transits to the short time state. When 2R probability change (excluding A) or 15R probability change B, C occurs, the state changes to state 1 with probability change support.

  Finally, the case of the latent probability changing state will be described. In the normal state, the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times when the 2R probability change A is a big hit and in the state 1 with the probability change support, and when the big hit does not occur, a transition to the latent probability change state is made. When a probability variation big hit (2R, 15R) occurs in the latent probability variation state, the state transitions to a state 2 with probability variation support. Also, when a big hit occurs at 15R normal, the game shifts to the time-saving state as in other gaming states.

  Here, referring to FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the state transition when a big hit occurs in a specific big win symbol will be described in detail.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the state transition when a big hit occurs when the big hit symbol is 2R probability variation C in the first embodiment of the present invention.

  When a big hit of 2R probability variation C occurs in the normal state, the state transitions to state 1 with probability variation support. Further, when a big hit of 2R probability variation C occurs in the probability variation support state 1, the transition to the probability variation support state 1 is made again. At this time, when a big hit of 2R probability variation C occurs and transition to the probability variation support state 1 occurs, the predetermined number of times to transition to the latent probability variation state is 70. In addition, when it changes to the state 1 with probability variation support by 15R probability variation B, the predetermined number will be 20 times.

  If a big hit of 2R probability variation C occurs in the latent probability variation state, the state transitions to state 2 with probability variation support. Further, when a big hit of 2R probability change C occurs in the state 2 with probability variation support, the state transitions to state 1 with probability variation support. Finally, when a big hit of 2R probability change C occurs in the short-time state, the state transitions to state 2 with probability change support. In the state 2 with probability variation support and the short time state, the state is a high support state, and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed in preference to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game. Big hits are less likely to occur.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the state transition when a big hit occurs when the big hit symbol is 15R probability variation B in the first embodiment of the present invention.

  When a big hit of 15R probability variation B occurs in the normal state, the state transitions to state 1 with probability variation support. In the normal state, it is difficult for a game ball to win the second start winning opening 38, so that the special figure 2 variable display game is difficult to be executed.

  In addition, when a big hit of 15R probability variation B occurs in the probability variation support state 1, the state transitions to the probability variation support state 1 again. At this time, when a big hit of 15R probability variation B occurs and transition to the probability variation support state 1 occurs, the predetermined number of times to transition to the latent probability variation state is 20 times. In addition, when it changes to the state 1 with probability variation support by 2R probability variation C, the predetermined number will be 70 times. When a big hit of 15R probability variation B occurs in the latent probability variation state, the state transitions to probability variation support state 2. In the probability variation support state 1 and the latent probability variation state, it is difficult for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 38, so that the special figure 2 variable display game is difficult to be executed.

  When a big hit of 15R probability variation B occurs in the probability variation support present state 2, the state transitions to the probability variation support present state 1. In this case, since the transition is made from the high support state to the medium support state, the state changes to a disadvantageous state for the player. Finally, when a big hit of 15R probability variation B occurs in the short-time state, the state transitions to state 2 with probability variation support. In the probability variation support present state 2 and the short time state, the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is easier to execute than the special figure 1 fluctuation display game, but referring to FIG. 7, the ratio (1%) of the big hit of 15R probability variation B is selected. ) Is very low.

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

[Main processing (game control device)]
First, the main process will be described. FIG. 12A is a flowchart of the first half of the main processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 12B is a flowchart of the latter half of the main processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

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

  When the execution of the main process is started, the game control device 500 first prohibits interruption (S1201). Next, interrupt vector setting processing for setting a vector address indicating a jump destination executed when an interrupt occurs is executed (S1202). Furthermore, a stack pointer that is the start address of an area in which the value of a register or the like is saved when an interrupt occurs is set (S1203). Further, an interrupt processing mode is set (S1204).

  Next, the game control device 500 stands by until the program of the payout control device (payout board) 580 is normally started (S1205). For example, wait for 4 milliseconds. By controlling in this way, when the power is turned on, the game control device 500 is activated first, and the command is transmitted to the payout control device 580 before the activation of the payout control device 580 is completed. The payout control device 580 can avoid missing the transmitted command.

  Thereafter, the game control apparatus 500 permits access to a read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or an EEPROM (S1206). Further, all output ports are set to OFF (no output) (S1207). Also, the serial port preinstalled in the gaming microcomputer 511 is set not to be used (S1208). This is because the serial port is not used because parallel communication is performed with the payout control device 580 and the effect control device 550 in the present embodiment.

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the initialization switch signal in the power supply device 300 is set to ON (S1209). The initialization switch signal is a signal for setting whether or not to start a game in an initialized state when the gaming machine 1 is powered on. For example, when the power is normally turned off at the time of closing the store and the power is turned on at the opening of the next day, the initialization switch signal is set to ON so that the game is started in the initialized state. . On the other hand, when the power is turned on again after a power failure, the initialization switch signal is turned off so that the game machine is not initialized in order to resume the game as close to the gaming state as possible before the power failure. Is set.

  When the initialization switch signal is set to OFF (the result of S1209 is “N”), the game control device 500 checks whether or not the data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal (S1210). To S1213). More specifically, the power outage inspection area includes a power outage inspection area 1 and a power outage inspection area 2. The power failure inspection area 1 stores power failure inspection area check data 1, and the power failure inspection area 2 stores power failure inspection area check data 2. In the processing of S1210 and S1211, it is checked whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 1 stored in the power failure inspection area 1 is normal. Similarly, in the processing of S1212 and S1213, it is checked whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 2 stored in the power failure inspection area 2 is normal.

  When it is determined that the power failure inspection area check data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal (the result of S1213 is “Y”), the game control device 500 performs a check to calculate verification data called a checksum. Sum calculation processing is executed (S1214).

  Then, the game control device 500 compares the checksum value calculated in the checksum calculation process with the checksum value calculated when the power is turned off (S1215), and determines whether these values match. Determination is made (S1216).

  On the other hand, in the game control device 500, when the initialization switch signal is set to ON (result of S1209 is “Y”), the value of the power failure inspection area is not normal (result of S1211 or S1213 is “N”). If the checksum value at power-off does not match the checksum value calculated in S1214 (the result of S1216 is “N”), the initialization process of S1239 to S1243 is executed. Details of the initialization process will be described later.

  If the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value at the time of power-off (the result of S1216 is “Y”), the gaming control apparatus 500 has executed the power failure processing normally, and therefore The process for recovering to the state is executed (S1217 to S1223). First, an area in the RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment) in which information for determining whether or not the information at the time of a power failure has been normally stored is cleared (initialized). Specifically, all the power outage inspection areas are cleared (S1217), and the area where the checksum is stored is cleared (S1218). Furthermore, an area for storing error-related information and information for monitoring fraud is reset (S1219).

  Next, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is high when a power failure occurs from the area for storing the game state in the RWM (S1220). When it is determined that the probability is not high (the result of S1220 is “N”), the processing after S1223 is executed.

  In addition, when the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is high when the power failure occurs (the result of S1220 is “Y”), the game control device 500 sets the high probability notification flag to ON and sets the high probability. Save in the notification flag area (S1221). Subsequently, the high-probability notification LED (third gaming state indicator 58) provided in the collective display device 50 is set to ON (lighted) (S1222).

  Furthermore, the game control device 500 transmits a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 550 (S1223). The special figure game process number is a number indicating the state of the special figure game, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RWM when a power failure occurs. In this way, by transmitting a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 550, the game can be resumed in a state as close as possible to the occurrence of the power failure.

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

  In the initialization process, the game control device 500 first clears all work areas before the access-prohibited area (S1239). Further, all stack areas after the access prohibited area are cleared (S1240). Then, the initial value for power-on is saved in the initialized area (S1241).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 sets a time value corresponding to a period during which external information related to RWM clear is output (S1242). Then, at the end of the initialization process, a command for turning on the power is transmitted to the effect control device 550 (S1243), and the processes after S1224 are executed.

  When the processing of S1223 or S1243 is completed, the gaming control device 500 activates a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 511 (clock generator). (S1224).

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

  When the CTC circuit is activated, the game control device 500 performs activation setting of the random number generation circuit (S1225). Specifically, the CPU 511a executes processing such as setting a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Further, the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on are saved in predetermined areas of the RWM as initial values (start values) of various initial value random numbers (S1226). . Thereafter, the game control device 500 permits an interrupt (S1227).

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

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 executes an initial value random number update process for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers (S1228). In the present embodiment, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number generated in the random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number are soft random numbers generated by software. Note that the source of various random numbers is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the big hit random number may be a software random number, or the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number may be a hardware random number. .

  Further, after the initial value random number update process is executed, the game control device 500 sets the number of times of checking the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 300 and read via the port and the data bus (S1229). Normally, a value of 2 or more is set as the number of checks. It is possible to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred by checking the power failure monitoring signal. The game control device 500 determines whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (S1230). When the power failure monitoring signal is not on, that is, when there is no power failure (the result of S1230 is “N”), the initial value random number update processing of S1228 is executed again, and the processing from S1228 to S1230 is executed repeatedly ( Loop processing).

  Also, by permitting an interrupt (S1227) before the initial value random number update process (S1228), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process can be executed with priority. Become. Accordingly, since the timer interrupt process cannot be executed until the execution of the initial value random number update process is completed, it is possible to avoid a shortage of time for executing various processes included in the interrupt process.

  In the initial value random number update process (S1228), the initial value random number update process may be executed by a timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. However, when the initial value random number update process is executed in the timer interrupt process, an interrupt is issued during the initial value random number update process in the main process in order to avoid executing the initial value random number update process in both processes. It is prohibited to release the interrupt after updating the initial random number. However, if the initial value random number update process is not executed in the timer interrupt process and the initial value random number update process is executed only in the main process as in this embodiment, the interrupt can be canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is no problem, and there is an advantage that the main processing is simplified.

  On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON (the result of S1230 is “Y”), the gaming control device 500 indicates that the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal has been continuously detected is set to ON. It is determined whether or not the number of checks set in the process of S1229 has been reached (S1231). If the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON is not reached the number of checks (result of S1231 is “N”), whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is ON again. Is determined (S1230). That is, when the power failure monitoring signal is on, it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks.

  If the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal is continuously turned on reaches the number of checks (the result of S1231 is “Y”), the game control device 500 regards that a power failure has occurred. Then, the process when a power failure occurs is executed (S1232 to S1238).

  The game control device 500 prohibits interruption (S1232) and sets all output ports to off (S1233). Thereafter, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 1 (S1234), and further, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 2 (S1235).

  Furthermore, the game control device 500 executes a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum when the RWM is powered off (S1236), and saves (saves) the calculated checksum value in the checksum area of the RWM ( S1237). Finally, access to the RWM is prohibited so that the contents of the RWM are not changed (S1238), and the system waits until the power of the gaming machine 1 is cut off. In this way, by saving check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating and storing the checksum at the time of power-off, the information stored in the RWM before power-off is correctly backed up. It is possible to determine when the power is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing (game control device)]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of timer interrupt processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

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

  When the timer interrupt process is started, the game control device 500 first saves the register by moving the value held in the predetermined register to the RWM (S1301). In this embodiment, a Z80 microcomputer is used as the game microcomputer. The Z80 microcomputer has a front register and a back register, and the processing of S1301 can be implemented by saving the value held in the front register to the back register.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes input processing for acquiring input signals from various sensors and switches input via the input unit 520 and reading the state of each input port (S1302). The various sensors include a start port 1 switch 37d, a start port 2 switch 38d, a conventional gate switch 34a, a count switch 42d, and the like. In the input process, the input information is confirmed by performing chattering removal or the like on the input signal.

  Further, the game control device 500 executes output processing for transmitting output data related to game control set in various processes to the effect control device 550 and the payout control device 580 (S1303). The output data is information for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid, and the solenoids to be controlled include, for example, a big prize opening solenoid (SOL) 42b and a general electric solenoid (SOL) 38b. The output process also includes a process of outputting game data to an information collecting terminal device (not shown) that collects game data in the gaming machine.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes command transmission processing for transmitting (outputting) the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 550, the payout control device 580, etc. (S1304). Specifically, the effect control device 550 includes a change pattern designation command for specifying the change pattern of the identification information in the special figure change display game, and a power failure recovery command for causing the effect control device 550 to execute the power failure recovery process when the power failure is recovered. Or a prize ball command specifying the number of prize balls to be paid out from the payout device is sent to the payout control device 580.

  Further, the game control device 500 executes a random number update process 1 for updating the jackpot symbol random number 1 and the jackpot symbol random number 2 (S1305), and subsequently uses a variation pattern random number for determining a variation pattern in the special diagram variation display game. The random number update process 2 to update is performed (S1306). In random number update processing 1 and random number update processing 2, in order to give randomness to various random numbers, the values of counters corresponding to various random numbers (big hit random number counter, hit random number counter, presentation determination random number counter, etc.) are incremented by one To do.

  Thereafter, the game control device 500 executes a winning port switch / error monitoring process for monitoring various winning port switches and the like, and monitoring errors such as unauthorized opening of a frame (S1307). The various winning port switches include, for example, a starting port 1 switch 37d, a starting port 2 switch 38d, a gate switch 34a, winning port switches 44a to 44n, and a count switch 42d. In the prize opening switch / error monitoring process, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from these switches. As an error monitoring, the front frame 3 and the glass frame 18 are targeted for unauthorized opening.

  Further, the game control device 500 executes a special figure game process for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game (S1308). The details of the special figure game process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, a general game process for performing a process related to the normal map variable display game is executed (S1309). Details of the usual game process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes a segment LED editing process for controlling the display contents of the segment LED for displaying the special figure variation game and various information related to the game (S1310). Specifically, the parameters for outputting the results of the special map variation display game and the general map variation display game to the segment LED (for example, the collective display device 50) are edited.

  The game control device 500 checks the detection signals from the magnetic sensor switch 39a and the vibration sensor switch 39b, and executes a magnet error monitoring process for determining whether or not there is an abnormality (S1311). When the occurrence of an abnormality is detected, a notification sound is output from the speaker 30 or the gaming state LED 29 is turned on to notify the outside.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes an external information editing process for editing various signals output from the external information terminal 508 (S1312).

  Then, the game control device 500 clears the interrupt request and declares the end of the interrupt (S1313). Thereafter, the register temporarily saved in the process of S1301 is restored (S1314), the interrupt and timer interrupt by the prohibited external device are permitted (S1315), the timer interrupt process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process. .

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, details of the special game process (S1308) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure game process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

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

  When the special figure game process is started, the game control device 500 first executes a start switch monitoring process for monitoring a winning of the start port 1 switch 37d and the start port 2 switch 38d (S1401).

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

  Next, the game control device 500 executes a count switch monitoring process (S1402). In the count switch monitoring process, a game ball won in the special variable prize winning device 42 is detected by a count switch 42d provided in the special variable prize winning device 42, and the number of winning game balls is monitored.

  Next, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the special figure game processing timer has already expired or the special figure game processing timer has expired as a result of updating (-1) the special figure game processing timer. Is checked (S1403). It should be noted that the special figure game process timer is set with the variation time of the special figure variation display game to be executed as an initial value, and the value of the special figure game process timer is decremented by 1 in the process of S1403. When the value of the special figure game processing timer becomes 0, it is determined that the time is up.

  When the special-purpose game process timer has not expired (the result of S1404 is “N”), the game control apparatus 500 executes the processes after S1416.

  On the other hand, when the special game process timer expires (the result of S1404 is “Y”), the game control device 500 refers to the special game sequence referred to for branching to the process corresponding to the special game process number. The branch table is set in the register (S1405). Further, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired based on the table (S1406). Then, the return address after the branch process ends is saved in the stack area (S1407), and the process branches according to the special figure game process number (S1408).

  When the special figure game process number is “0” (the result of S1408 is “0”), the game control apparatus 500 executes the special figure routine process (S1409). The special chart routine process monitors the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the effects, sets the information necessary to execute the special figure fluctuation processing, etc. Do. Details of the special figure routine processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the special figure game process number is “1” (the result of S1408 is “1”), the game control device 500 executes the special figure changing process (S1410). In the special figure changing process, the stop display time of the identification information in the special figure changing display game, the setting of information necessary for performing the special figure display process, and the like are performed.

  When the special figure game process number is “2” (result of S1408 is “2”), the game control device 500 executes a special figure display process (S1411). In the special figure display process, if the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command setting according to the type of the big hit, the fanfare time corresponding to the big winning opening opening pattern of each big hit, For example, information necessary for performing fanfare / interval processing is set. Details of the special figure display processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 22A and 22B.

  When the special figure game process number is “3” (the result of S1408 is “3”), the game control device 500 executes the fanfare / inter-interval process (S1412). In the fanfare / interval processing, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, and the like are performed.

  When the special figure game process number is “4” (the result of S1408 is “4”), the game control apparatus 500 executes a special winning opening opening process (S1413). The processing during opening of the big prize opening is necessary to set an interval command if the big hit round is not the final round, while setting the command of the big hit end screen if the big round is the final round, or to perform the big prize opening remaining ball processing Set information.

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

  When the special figure game process number is “5” (the result of S1408 is “5”), the game control apparatus 500 executes the big winning opening remaining ball process (S1414). In the winning ball remaining ball processing, when the big hit round is the final round, the time for the remaining ball in the big winning mouth to be discharged is set, or the information necessary to perform the big hit end processing is set Or

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

  When the special figure game process number is “6” (the result of S1408 is “6”), the game control device 500 executes a jackpot end process (S1415). In the big hit end processing, information necessary for performing the special figure routine processing in S1409 is set. Details of the big hit end process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After that, the game control device 500 prepares a table for controlling the variation of the symbols in the special figure 1 display 51 (S1416). Subsequently, the symbol fluctuation control process related to the special figure 1 display 51 is executed (S1417).

  Further, the game control device 500 prepares a table for controlling the variation of symbols in the special figure 2 display 52 (S1418). Subsequently, the symbol fluctuation control process related to the special figure 2 display 52 is executed (S1419).

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the start port switch monitoring process in the special figure game process described above will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the start port switch monitoring process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  When the start port switch monitoring process is started, the game control device 500 first sets a start port winning effect command transmitted when a game ball wins the first start winning port 37 (start port 1). Is prepared (S1501). Further, a table is prepared for setting information on hold due to the winning of a game ball in the first start winning opening 37 (S1502).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 executes a special-design start port switch common process that is executed in common when a game ball has won the first start winning port 37 or the second start winning port 38 (S1503). The details of the special figure start port switch common process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in the game control device 500, the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning device, opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning port 38) is operating, that is, the opening / closing member 38a of the second starting winning port 38 is a game. It is checked whether or not a ball can be won in an open state (S1504). When the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (the result of S1505 is “Y”), the processing after S1508 is executed.

  On the other hand, when the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (the result of S1505 is “N”), the game control device 500 determines whether the number of fraudulent winnings at the second start winning award 38 is greater than or equal to the fraud occurrence determination number. It is checked (S1506), and it is determined whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud occurrence determination (S1507).

  The illegal winning will be described in detail. The second start winning opening 38 cannot receive a game ball when the opening / closing member 38a is closed, and can receive a game ball only when it is open. Therefore, when a game ball wins in the closed state, there is a high possibility that some abnormality or fraud has occurred, and when there is a game ball won in the closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. Then, in the processing of S1506 and S1507, 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).

  When the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (the result of S1507 is “Y”), the game control device 500 determines that the game ball is won and invalidated at the second start winning opening 38, and the process related to the special figure variable display game Is not executed, and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the number of fraudulent winnings is less than the number of fraud determinations (the result of S1507 is “N”), the game control device 500 prepares a table for setting the start opening winning effect command by the second starting winning opening 38 ( S1508). Further, a table for setting information on hold by the second start winning opening 38 is prepared (S1509), and a special figure start opening switch common process is executed (S1510). Thereafter, the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, details of the special figure start port switch common process (S1503, S1510) in the start port switch monitoring process described above will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the special-purpose start port switch common process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

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

  First, the game control device 500 checks whether or not a signal is input from a monitored start port switch (for example, the start port 1 switch 37d) among the start port 1 switch 37d and the start port 2 switch 38d (S1601). ). If no signal is input from the start port switch to be monitored (the result of S1602 is “N”), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when a signal is input from the monitored start port switch (result of S1602 is “Y”), the game control device 500 sets the start port winning flag corresponding to the monitored start port switch to the RWM. The data is saved in a predetermined area (S1603). Furthermore, the extracted big hit random number is loaded into the hard random number latch register corresponding to the monitoring target start port switch, and preparation for use in the subsequent processing is made (S1604).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 outputs the number of times that information related to the number of winnings at the start winning port corresponding to the monitored start port switch is output to the management device outside the gaming machine 1 (start port signal output). Number of times) is loaded (S1605). Then, it is updated by adding 1 to the loaded value, and it is checked whether or not the start port signal output count overflows (S1606, S1607).

  When the start port signal output count does not overflow (the result of S1607 is “N”), the game control device 500 sets the updated start port signal output count value in the RWM start port signal output count area. Save (S1608).

  After the processing of S1608 is completed or the number of times of start port signal output overflows (the result of S1607 is “Y”), the game control device 500 determines the update target characteristics corresponding to the monitored start port switch. It is checked whether the figure holding (starting memory) number is less than the upper limit value (S1609, S1610).

  When the special figure hold number is less than the upper limit value (the result of S1610 is “Y”), the game control device 500 sets information corresponding to the winning detected by the start port switch. Specifically, first, 1 is added to the number of special figure reservations to be updated (for example, the number of special figure 1 reservations) (S1611). Further, the address of the random number save area corresponding to the updated number of special figure hold is calculated (S1612).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 prepares a decoration special figure holding number command. The decoration special figure reservation number command is composed of a MODE part and an ACTION part. Specifically, the game control device 500 first prepares a decoration special figure hold number command (MODE) of the monitored start port switch (S1613), and loads the jackpot symbol random number of the monitored start port switch. (A big hit symbol random number is extracted) (S1614). Further, a decoration special figure hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared (S1615). Then, a command setting process for setting the prepared special figure reservation number command is executed (S1616).

  Next, the game control device 500 saves the jackpot random number in the RWM random number save area (S1617), and further saves the corresponding jackpot symbol random number in the RWM random number save area (S1618). Subsequently, the corresponding variation pattern random number 1 is extracted, and the extracted value is saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (S1619). Similarly, the corresponding variation pattern random number 2 is extracted, and the extracted value is saved in the random number save area of the RWM (S1620). Further, the corresponding variation pattern random number 3 is extracted, and the extracted value is saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (S1621). The fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are used, for example, to set the first and second half fluctuation patterns individually or to execute a specific effect.

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

  Then, the game control device 500 loads the jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the monitored start port switch saved in the RWM in the process of S1618, and uses the loaded value in the special figure hold information determination process described later. (S1622). Finally, a special figure hold information determination process is executed (S1623), and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the number of special figure hold is not less than the upper limit value (the result of S1610 is “N”), the game control device 500 checks whether or not the start port switch to be monitored is the start port 1 switch 37d. (S1630, S1631). When the monitoring target is the start port 1 switch 37d (the result of S1631 is “Y”), a decoration special figure holding number command (overflow command) is prepared (S1632), and command setting processing is executed (S1633).

  On the other hand, when the monitoring target is not the start port 1 switch 37d (the result of S1631 is “N”) or when the command setting process of S1627 is completed, the game control device 500 performs the special-purpose start port switch common process. finish.

  In addition, by the special figure starting port switch common processing, it is stored up to a predetermined number as a special figure hold (starting memory) that game balls have won in the first starting winning port 37 and the second starting winning port 38. 500 is the starting number storage means.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (S1623) in the special figure start port switch common process described above will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of special figure hold information determination processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the special figure hold information determination process, a prefetch process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory is performed before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on each start memory.

  The game control device 500 first checks whether or not the start port switch to be monitored in the special figure start port switch common process is the start port 2 switch 38d (S1701, S1702). When the monitoring target is not the start port 2 switch 38d (the result of S1702 is “N”), the open extension function of the ordinary electric accessory (the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning port 38) is operating, that is, the ordinary power It is determined whether or not support is in progress (high support state or medium support state) (S1703).

  If the game control device 500 is not in support of ordinary power (the result of S1703 is “N”), the game control device 500 determines whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in a big hit (special game state) (S1704). If the gaming machine 1 is not in a big hit (the result of S1704 is “N”), a big hit determination process for determining whether or not the pending start-up memory is a big hit is executed (S1705). The big hit determination process determines whether or not the result of the variable display game related to the start memory is a big hit by determining whether or not the big hit random number value included in the pending start memory matches the big hit determination value. judge.

  On the other hand, the game control device 500 ends the special figure holding information determination process when the power transmission is being supported (the result of S1703 is “Y”) or when the jackpot is being hit (the result of S1704 is “Y”). To do. That is, when the start port switch to be monitored is the start port 1 switch 37d and the normal power support or the big hit is in progress, the prefetch processing for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory is not executed. Configured.

  Further, when the monitoring target is the start port 2 switch 38d (the result of S1702 is “Y”), the game control device 500 executes a big hit determination process (S1705). That is, when the start port switch to be monitored is the start port 2 switch 38d, the look-ahead process corresponding to the start-up memory is executed regardless of whether the power transmission support or the big hit is being performed.

  After that, the game control device 500 sets a slippage information table as a table for selecting effect contents (S1706). Then, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination process in S1705 is a jackpot (S1707). When the determination result of the big hit determination process is not a big hit (the result of S1707 is “N”), the processes after S1715 are executed.

  On the other hand, the game control device 500 prepares the big hit symbol random number check table 1 as a table for identifying the identification symbol at the big hit when the determination result of the big hit determination process is the big hit (the result of S1707 is “Y”). (S1708).

  Next, the game control device 500 checks whether or not the start port switch to be monitored is the start port 1 switch 37d (S1709, S1710). If the start port switch to be monitored is not the start port 1 switch 37d (the result of S1710 is “N”), the big hit symbol random number check table 2 is replaced with the big hit symbol random number check table 1 prepared in the processing of S1708. Is prepared (S1711). In order to win a prize at the second start winning opening 38, the opening / closing member 38a needs to be in an open state, and it is harder to win than the first start winning opening 37. For this reason, when a big hit due to the start (hold) memory at the second start winning opening 38 occurs, the player is more advantageous than the big win at the first starting winning opening 37. For example, the decision based on the jackpot symbol random number check table 2 rather than the jackpot symbol random number check table 1 enters a probability variation state that is more advantageous to the player, such as the winning probability of the special symbol variation display game becomes higher after the special game state ends. The possibility increases.

  Then, the game control device 500 acquires a winning information pointer corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number (S1712), and sets an address table of the jackpot information table (S1713). Further, a jackpot information table corresponding to the winning information pointer is acquired (S1714).

  In addition, when the start port switch to be monitored is the start port 1 switch 37d (the result of S1710 is “Y”), the game control device 500, based on the jackpot symbol random number check table 1 prepared in the processing of S1708, The subsequent processing is executed.

  Next, the game control device 500 acquires stop symbol pattern information from the jackpot information table corresponding to the winning information pointer acquired in the process of S1712 (S1715), and uses the stop symbol pattern information for the RWM work symbol information. Save in the area (S1716).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 acquires a start opening prize effect symbol command from the jackpot information table (S1717) and saves the start opening prize effect symbol command in the RWM winning effect symbol command area (S1718).

  Next, the game control device 500 prepares a start port winning flag corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored (S1719), and then sets the special view information set for the start port to be monitored. Information setting processing is executed (S1720). Subsequently, among the variation modes in the special figure variation display game, after executing the latter half variation pattern setting process for setting the latter half variation pattern (S1721), the variation pattern setting process for setting the first half variation pattern of the special figure variation display game is performed. Execute (S1722).

  The latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (S1721) and the fluctuation pattern setting process (S1722) are processes for selecting one fluctuation pattern from a plurality of fluctuation patterns indicating the fluctuation mode of the identification information. It is executed based on the variation pattern selected by.

  Then, the game control device 500 prepares a start opening winning effect command corresponding to the variation pattern (S1723), and executes a command setting process (S1724). Subsequently, the start opening winning effect command command is loaded and prepared from the winning effect symbol command area (S1725), and command setting processing is executed (S1726). Thereafter, the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.

  That is, a start opening winning effect command is prepared in the process of S1723, and a starting opening winning effect design command is prepared in the process of S1725, and the determination result (prefetch result) corresponding to the start memory is stored in the corresponding start memory. It is possible to notify the effect control device 550 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on it. The effect control device 550 notifies the player of the result of the special figure variation display game before the start timing of the special figure variation display game, for example, by changing the display mode of the hold display displayed on the display device 48. To do.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (S1409) in the special figure game process described above will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the special figure normal processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game control device 500 first checks whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) is 0 (S1801, S1802).

  When the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (the result of S1802 is “Y”), the game control device 500 checks whether or not the first start memory number (special figure 1 hold number) is 0 ( S1803, S1804). In this way, the special figure 2 holding number check (S1801) is performed before the special figure 1 holding number check (S1803), so that the special figure 2 advantageous to the player over the special figure 1 variable display game. The variable display game is preferentially executed.

  Further, when the special figure 1 holding number is 0 (the result of S1804 is “Y”), the game control device 500 checks whether or not the customer waiting demonstration has already started (S1805, S1806). If the customer waiting demo has not started, that is, if it has not been started (the result of S1806 is “N”), a customer waiting demo flag is set in the customer waiting demo flag area (S1807). Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (S1808), and command setting processing is executed (S1809).

  On the other hand, if the customer waiting demo has already started (the result of S1806 is “Y”), the gaming control device 500 has already set the customer waiting demo flag in the customer waiting demo flag area, and the customer waiting demo. Since the command has already been transmitted to the effect control device 550, the processing after S1810 is executed.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process (S1810). Specifically, a process of setting a processing number “0” related to the special figure routine processing, a flag (big prize opening fraud monitoring information) for defining a big prize opening fraud monitoring period, and the like in the table is executed. Thereafter, the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, the game control device 500 executes the special figure variation display game when the special figure 2 hold number is not 0 (the result of S1802 is “N”), that is, the game ball has won the second start winning opening 38. If so, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 is executed (S1811). Then, a special-fluctuation changing process transition setting process (special figure 2) for preparing a table (for second special-figure) for shifting to the special-figure changing process is executed (S1812). Specifically, in the table, the special figure game process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process, the information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, the test signal relating to the change of the second special figure, and the special figure 2 display Information for controlling the special figure 2 fluctuation display game in the device 52 (for example, a flag relating to the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52, the initial value of the timer of the blinking period of the special figure 2 display 52, etc.), etc. Execute the process. Thereafter, the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  In addition, the game control device 500 executes the special figure variation display game when the special figure 1 holding number is not 0 (the result of S1804 is “N”), that is, when the game ball has won the first start winning opening 37. If so, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 is executed (S1813). Details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 in S1813 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, the game control device 500 executes a special figure changing process transition setting process (special figure 1) for preparing a table (for the first special figure) for shifting to the special figure changing process (S1814). Specifically, in the table, the special figure game process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process, the information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, the test signal relating to the fluctuation of the first special figure, and the special figure 1 display Information for controlling the special figure 1 fluctuation display game in the device 51 (for example, a flag related to the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51, the initial value of the timer of the blinking period of the special figure 1 display 51, etc.), etc. To do. Thereafter, the special figure routine processing is terminated.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing 1]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 (S1813) in the special figure usual process described above will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 is a process performed at the start of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game.

  First, the game control device 500 executes a big hit flag 1 setting process for setting off-line information or big hit information to the big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the special figure 1 variable display game is a big hit (S1901). .

  Next, the game control device 500 executes the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process related to the setting of the first special figure stop symbol (special figure 1 stop symbol) (S1902). Details of the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After that, the game control device 500 saves the test signal corresponding to the first special figure stop symbol number (special figure 1 stop symbol) (S1903). Subsequently, after the stop symbol pattern information set by the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process is loaded (S1904), the stop symbol pattern information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (S1905).

  Next, the game control device 500 loads and prepares the special figure 1 fluctuation flag (fluctuating flag) (S1906), and saves the special figure 1 fluctuation flag in the special figure fluctuation flag area of the RWM (S1907).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 prepares a table related to the setting of the special figure second half fluctuation (S1908), and executes special figure information setting processing for setting special figure information (S1909). Subsequently, among the variation modes in the special figure 1 variation display game, the latter half variation pattern setting process for setting the latter half variation pattern is executed (S1910), and the variation pattern setting process for setting the first half variation pattern is performed (S1911).

  Thereafter, the game control device 500 executes a variation start information setting process for setting information for starting the special figure 1 fluctuation display game (S1912), and ends the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1.

  Note that the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 (S1511) for executing the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is also executed in the same procedure. Specifically, the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process is executed in the process of S1902. Also, the special figure 1 stop symbol number becomes the special figure 2 stop symbol number in the process of S1903, and the special figure 1 fluctuation flag becomes the special figure 2 fluctuation flag in the processes of S1906 and S1907.

[Special figure 1 stop symbol setting process]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (S1902) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process described above will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of special figure 1 stop symbol setting processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. The special figure 1 stop symbol setting process is a process of setting a stop symbol in the special figure 1 variable display game.

  The game control device 500 first saves the stop symbol number at the time of shifting to the first special figure stop symbol in the special figure 1 stop symbol area of the RWM (S2001). Then, the symbol number of the symbol data at the time of disconnection is acquired, and the acquired symbol number is saved in the stop symbol pattern information area of the RWM as stop symbol pattern information (S2002).

  Next, the game control device 500 checks whether or not the jackpot information is saved in the jackpot flag 1 (S2003), thereby determining whether or not the result of the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed is a jackpot. Determination is made (S2004). When the result of the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed is a big hit (the result of S2004 is “Y”), a big hit symbol table for determining the big hit symbol of the special figure 1 variable display game is set (S2005). .

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 loads a jackpot symbol random number from the random number save area of the RWM (S2006), and obtains a stop symbol number corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number (S2007). Further, the stop symbol number at the time of big hit is saved in the first special diagram stop symbol (S2008).

  Next, the game control device 500 executes a stop symbol information setting process for setting stop symbol information corresponding to the first special symbol stop symbol (big hit symbol) (S2009). In the stop symbol information setting process, in addition to the information regarding the stop symbol, information regarding probability variation, information regarding the number of rounds, and the like are set.

  Next, the game control device 500 sets a decoration special figure command table (S2010). The decoration special view command is a command for specifying the type of jackpot, and includes information such as that a jackpot occurs at 15R probability variation A, for example. The effect control device 550 selects corresponding identification information based on the received decoration special drawing command. If it is determined that the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (the result of S2004 is “N”), the processing after S2010 is executed without executing the processing of S2005 to S2009. That is, the special symbol 1 stop symbol is set with the stop symbol number at the time of loss saved in the process of S2001, and the stop symbol pattern information is set with the symbol pattern number of the stop at the time of loss saved in the process of S2002. In the state, the processing after S2010 is executed.

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 acquires a decoration special figure 1 command (ACTION) corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information (S2011), and acquires a decoration special figure 1 command (MODE) (S2012). Then, these acquired commands are saved in the decoration special figure command area of the RWM (S2013). Finally, the RWM random number save area is cleared to 0 (S2014), and the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process is terminated.

  The special figure 2 stop symbol setting process is also executed in the same procedure as the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process. Specifically, the jackpot flag 2 is set in the process of S2003, and the jackpot symbol table of special figure 2 is set in the process of S2005. Further, the special figure 1 stop symbol area becomes the special figure 2 stop symbol area in the process of S2008, and the decorative special figure 1 command (MODE) becomes the decorative special figure 2 command (MODE) in the process of S2012.

[Stop symbol information setting process]
Next, the details of the stop symbol information setting process (S2009) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process described above will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of stop symbol information setting processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. In the stop symbol information setting process, a table for determining a stop symbol at the time of big hit is set according to the gaming state, and information necessary for executing the special gaming state after the big hit is set.

  First, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the normal power support is being performed, that is, whether or not the normal state is a medium support state or a high support state (S2101). If the power transmission support is in progress (the result of S2101 is “Y”), it is further determined whether or not the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is high (S2102).

  When the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is high (the result of S2102 is “Y”), the game control device 500 is in the state 1 with probability variation support or the state 2 with probability variation support, and the big hit at the time of high probability A stop symbol information table is set (S2103). On the other hand, if the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is not high (the result of S2102 is “N”), since the time is short, the jackpot stop symbol information table for the short time is set (S2104).

  Further, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is high even when the power transmission support is not being performed (the result of S2101 is “N”) (S2105).

  When the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is high (the result of S2105 is “Y”), the game control device 500 is in the latent probability changing state, and sets the jackpot stop symbol information table at the time of the latent probability changing ( S2106). On the other hand, if the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is not high (the result of S2105 is “N”), the game is in the normal state, and the jackpot stop symbol information table at the low probability is set (S2107).

  As described above, information such as presence / absence, type, number of times of general power support is set as the probability variation determination flag based on the symbol information table corresponding to each state divided into four types. The probability variation determination flag is used in jackpot end processing (FIG. 23) described later.

  When the setting of the big hit stop symbol information table is completed, the game control device 500 acquires a stop symbol pattern number corresponding to the stop symbol number (S2108). Further, the stop symbol pattern number is saved in the stop symbol pattern information area (S2109).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 acquires a probability variation determination flag corresponding to the stop symbol number (S2110). Further, the acquired probability variation determination flag is saved in the probability variation determination flag area (S2111).

  The game control device 500 acquires round number upper limit data corresponding to the stopped symbol number (S2112). Furthermore, the acquired round number upper limit value data is saved in the round number upper limit determination flag area (S2113).

  The game control device 500 acquires the special winning opening information corresponding to the stop symbol number (S2114). Furthermore, the acquired big prize opening information is saved in the big prize opening information determination flag area (S2115).

  The game control device 500 acquires the change distribution data corresponding to the stop symbol number (S2116). Further, the obtained fluctuation distribution data is saved in the fluctuation distribution determination flag area (S2117).

[Special figure display processing]
Next, the details of the special figure display process (S1411) in the special figure game process described above will be described. FIG. 22A is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the first half of the special figure display processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 22B is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the latter half of the special figure display processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, when the special figure 2 variable display game is a big hit, the game control device 500 loads the big hit flag 2 set in the RWM big hit flag 2 area (S2201) and clears the big hit flag 2 area (S2202). .

  Next, the game control device 500 checks the loaded jackpot flag 2 (S2203) and determines whether or not it is a jackpot (S2204). If it is determined that the game is a big hit (the result of S2204 is “Y”), the RWM big hit flag 1 area is cleared (S2210). Further, the test signal related to the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) of the special figure 2 variable display game is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (S2211).

  On the other hand, when the game control device 500 checks the big hit flag 2 and determines that the big hit flag 2 is not a big hit (the result of S2204 is “N”), the game control device 500 loads the big hit flag 1 set in the RWM big hit flag 1 area. (S2205). When the big hit flag 1 is set in the big hit flag 1 area, the special figure 1 variable display game is a big hit. Further, the RWM jackpot flag 1 area is cleared (S2206).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 checks the loaded jackpot flag 1 (S2207) and determines whether or not it is a jackpot (S2208). If it is determined that the game is a big hit (the result of S2208 is “Y”), the test signal related to the big hit (special figure 1 big hit) of the special figure 1 variable display game is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (S2209). ).

  When the processing for saving the test signal for the special figure 1 jackpot (S2209) or the process for saving the test signal for the special figure 2 jackpot (S2211) is completed, the game control device 500 sets the round number upper limit table. (S2212).

  Next, the game control device 500 acquires the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit determination flag (S2213), and saves the round number upper limit value in the round number upper limit area of the RWM (S2214). Subsequently, a round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit determination flag is acquired (S2215), and the round LED point is saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (S2216).

  Next, the game control device 500 prepares a probability information command corresponding to information in which the probability that the hit result is the normal probability state (low probability state) in the normal map variable display game and the special map variable display game (S2217). ), Command setting processing is executed (S2218).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 loads a stop symbol pattern number indicating a stop symbol of the currently executing special symbol variable display game from the RWM, prepares a fanfare command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern number (S2219), A setting process is executed (S2220). Since the output fanfare differs depending on the type of jackpot (for example, 15R probability variation jackpot and 2R probability variation jackpot), the corresponding fanfare command is set to be transmitted to the effect control device 550.

  After that, the game control device 500 loads and prepares a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information related to the decoration special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 48 from the decoration special figure command area of the RWM (S2221). ), Command setting processing for the decoration special figure command is executed (S2222).

  Next, the game control device 500 loads the special prize opening information determination flag and saves a signal corresponding to the special prize opening information determination flag in the external information output data area of the RWM (S2223).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 saves a signal corresponding to the probability state of the hit result in the normal map variable display game and the special map variable display game in the external information output data area of the RWM (S2224). Further, the fanfare time corresponding to the special winning opening release information determination flag is set (S2225), and the fanfare time is saved in the special game processing timer (S2226).

  Thereafter, the game control device 500 resets the number of illegal winnings to the special winning opening (S2227), and saves the illegal monitoring period non-periodic flag in the large winning opening illegal monitoring period flag (S2228).

  Then, the game control device 500 executes a fanfare / interval process transition setting process for shifting to a fanfare / interval process (S2229), and ends the special figure display process. In the fanfare / interval process transition setting process, the process number “3” corresponding to the fanfare / interval process is set, information indicating various states is set, and the fluctuation pattern is allocated in S2208 in the jackpot end process (FIG. 22). Clear (0 clear) the variation pattern distribution information saved in the information area.

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

  On the other hand, if the game control device 500 checks the big hit flag 1 and determines that the big hit flag is not a big hit (the result of S2208 is “N”), whether the gaming state is the short-time state or the normal state is the medium support state It is determined whether or not (S2230). When the gaming state is the short-time state or the normal state is the medium support state, when the predetermined number of games is digested, the game state transitions to another gaming state, so it is necessary to perform processing for managing the number of times the game is digested .

  The gaming control device 500 maintains the current gaming state when the gaming state is not the short-time state and the normal state is not the medium support state (the result of S2230 is “N”), so the current gaming state In order to execute the special figure ordinary process as it is, the special figure ordinary process transition setting process 1 is executed (S2240), and the special figure display process is terminated.

  In addition, when the game state is the short-time state or the normal state is the medium support state (the result of S2230 is “Y”), the game control device 500 has completed one special-figure display game that results in a loss of result. Then, the number of time shortening fluctuations is decremented by 1 and updated (S2231).

  Furthermore, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the number of time reduction fluctuations updated in the processing of S2231 is 0 (S2232). If the time shortening variation count is not 0 (the result of S2232 is “N”), the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 is executed in order to execute the special figure normal process without changing the gaming state (S2240). Then, the special figure display process is terminated.

  In addition, when the time reduction variation count is 0 (the result of S2232 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 500 determines whether or not the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is high (S2233). . If the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is not high (the result of S2233 is “N”), the gaming state is the short-time state, and a probability information command at the end of the time reduction is prepared to end the short-time state Then, the command setting process is executed (S2235). Further, in order to shift the gaming state to the normal state and execute the special figure normal process, the special figure normal process shift setting process 2 is executed (S2236), and the special figure display in-process is terminated. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 2, various flags and parameters necessary for transitioning the gaming state from the short-time state to the normal state are set.

  On the other hand, when the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is high (the result of S2233 is “Y”), the game control device 500 is in the medium support state, that is, in the state 1 with the probability change support. In order to end the medium support state, a probability information command at the time of transition to latent probability change is prepared (S2237), and command setting processing is executed (S2238). Further, in order to shift the gaming state to the normal state and execute the special figure normal process, the special figure normal process shift setting process 4 is executed (S2239), and the special figure display process is ended. The special figure normal process transition setting process 4 sets various flags and parameters necessary for ending the medium support state and shifting to the latent probability changing state.

[Big hits end processing]
Next, details of the jackpot end process (S1415) in the special figure game process described above will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of jackpot end processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. In the big hit end process, a game state is set after the big hit state ends.

The game control device 500 first loads the probability variation determination flag stored in the probability variation determination flag area (S2301), and executes a jackpot end setting process based on the probability variation determination flag (S2303 to S2306).
When the probability variation determination flag is “0”, the game control device 500 executes jackpot end setting processing 1 (S2303). A gaming state in which the probability variation determination flag is “0” is a short time state. Details of the jackpot end setting process 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the probability variation determination flag is “1”, the game control device 500 executes jackpot end setting processing 2 (S2304). The gaming state in which the probability variation determination flag is “1” is the probability variation support present state 2 (high support probability variation state). Details of the jackpot end setting process 2 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the probability variation determination flag is “2”, the game control device 500 executes the jackpot end setting process 3 (S2305). A gaming state in which the probability variation determination flag is “2” is a latent probability variation state. Details of the jackpot end setting process 3 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the probability variation determination flag is “3”, the game control device 500 executes the jackpot end setting process 4 (S2305). A gaming state in which the probability variation determination flag is “3” is a probability variation support present state 1 (medium support probability variation state). Details of the big hit end setting process 4 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the big hit end setting process ends, the game control device 500 prepares a probability information command corresponding to the probability variation determination flag (S2307). Then, a command setting process for transmitting the probability information command to the effect control device 550 is executed (S2308).

  Then, the game control device 500 loads the variation distribution data saved in the distribution determination flag area (S2307), and saves the loaded variation distribution data in the distribution information area (S2308). Finally, the special figure normal process transition process 3 for executing the special figure normal process is executed (S2309), and the jackpot end process is terminated.

[Big jackpot end setting processing]
Next, details of the jackpot end setting process 1 (S2303) in the jackpot end process described above will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of jackpot end setting processing 1 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The jackpot end setting process 1 is a process for setting information necessary for shifting the gaming state after the jackpot end to the time saving state.

  First, the game control device 500 saves a signal related to the start of the short time state in the external information output data area in order to transmit it to a game hall internal management device (not shown) (S2401). Further, a signal related to the start of the short-time state is saved in the test signal output data area in order to transmit it to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 591 (S2402). Further, in order to display the time-short state number in the game state display number display area (not shown), the time-short number is saved in the game state display number area (S2403).

  Next, the game control device 500 saves the ordinary high probability flag / ordinary power support flag (high support state) in the ordinary game mode flag area (S2404). Further, the low probability / time reduction flag is saved in the special game mode flag area (S2405), and the probability information command (time reduction) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (S2406). Finally, the number of hourly fluctuations (100) is set in the time reduction fluctuation number area (S2407), and the jackpot end setting process 1 is terminated.

  Next, details of the jackpot end setting process 2 (S2304) in the jackpot end process described above will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of jackpot end setting processing 2 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The jackpot end setting process 2 is a process for setting information necessary for shifting the gaming state after the jackpot end to the probability variation support state 2.

  First, the game control device 500 saves a signal related to the start of the probability variation support present state 2 in the external information output data area in order to transmit it to a game hall internal management device (not shown) (S2501). Further, a signal related to the start of the probability variation support state 2 is saved in the test signal output data area in order to transmit it to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 591 (S2502). Further, in order to display the number of probability change support present state 2 in a game state display number display area (not shown), the number of probability change support present state 2 is saved in the game state display number area (S2503).

  Then, the game control device 500 saves the normal high probability / normal power support flag (high support state) in the normal game mode flag area in order to shift to the probability change support presence state 2 (S2504). Further, a high probability / short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (S2505), and a probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (S2506). Finally, since the high support state continues until the next big hit, the time reduction variation frequency area is reset (S2507), and the big hit end setting process 2 is ended.

  Next, details of the jackpot end setting process 3 (S2305) in the jackpot end process described above will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of jackpot end setting processing 3 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The big hit end setting process 3 is a process for setting information necessary for shifting the gaming state after the big hit to the latent probability changing state.

  First, the game control device 500 saves a signal related to the start of the latent probability changing state in the external information output data area in order to transmit it to a game hall internal management device (not shown) (S2601). Further, a signal relating to the start of the latent probability changing state is saved in the test signal output data area in order to transmit the signal to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 591 (S2602). Further, in order to display the number of latent probability change states in a game state display number display area (not shown), the number of latent probability change states is saved in the game state display number area (S2603).

  Then, the game control device 500 saves the normal low probability / general power no support flag (low support state) in the normal game mode flag area in order to shift to the latent probability changing state (S2604). Further, a high probability / no time reduction flag is saved in the special game mode flag area (S2605), and a probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (S2606). Finally, since the low support state continues until the next big hit, the time reduction variation frequency area is reset (S2607), and the big hit end setting process 3 is ended.

  Next, details of the jackpot end setting process 4 (S2306) in the jackpot end process described above will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the big hit end setting process 4 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The jackpot end setting process 4 is a process for setting information necessary for shifting the gaming state after the jackpot end to the probability variation support presence state 1.

  The game control device 500 first saves a signal related to the start of medium support latent probability change (probability change support presence state 1) in the external information output data area in order to transmit it to a game hall internal management device (not shown) (S2701). Further, a signal related to the start of medium support latent probability change (state 1 with probability change support) is saved in the test signal output data area for transmission to a test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 591 (S2702). In addition, in order to display the number of medium support latency change (probability change support state 1) in a game state display number display area (not shown), the number of medium support latency change (probability change support state 1) is displayed in the game state display number area. Save (S2703).

  Then, the game control device 500 saves the ordinary low probability / ordinary power support flag (medium support state) in the ordinary game mode flag area (S2704). Further, the high probability / short time flag is saved in the special game mode flag area (S2705), and the probability information command (medium support potential change (probability change support state 1)) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (S2706). . Finally, the time variation variation number corresponding to the probability variation determination flag is set in the time variation variation region (S2407), and the jackpot end setting process 4 is terminated.

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

[Normal game processing]
Next, the details of the usual game process (S1309) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. FIG. 28 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the usual game process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

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

  The game control device 500 first executes a gate switch monitoring process for monitoring a winning of a game ball to the gate switch 34a (S2801). In the gate switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins the usual figure starting gate 34, a winning random number for determining the winning of the usual figure changing display game is extracted.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes a general power winning switch monitoring process (S2802). In the general electric winning switch monitoring process, the count number of the starting port 2 switch 38d provided in the second starting winning port 38, that is, the number of game balls won in the second starting winning port 38 is monitored.

  Next, the game control device 500 updates the usual game process timer by subtracting 1 and checks whether or not the game process timer has expired (S2803). Then, it is determined whether or not the normal game process timer has expired (S2804).

  When it is determined that the usual game process timer has expired (the result of S2804 is “Y”), the game control device 500 refers to the usual game referred to for branching to the process corresponding to the usual game process number. The sequence branch table is set in the register (S2805).

  The game control device 500 further acquires the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the usual game process number using the usual game sequence branch table (S2806). Then, after the process corresponding to the usual game process number is completed, the return address as the return destination is saved in the stack area (S2807). Thereafter, a process corresponding to the usual game process number is executed (S2808).

  When the usual game process number is “0” (the result of S2808 is “0”), the game control device 500 executes the usual figure usual process (S2809). The usual figure normal process monitors the start of fluctuation of the usual figure fluctuation display game, performs lottery of the result of the usual figure fluctuation display game, and sets information necessary for performing the process during the usual figure fluctuation. Note that details of the routine processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the usual game process number is “1” (the result of S2808 is “1”), the game control device 500 executes the process during the usual figure change (S2810). In the process of changing the ordinary map, information necessary for performing the process of displaying the ordinary map is set.

  When the usual game process number is “2” (the result of S2808 is “2”), the game control apparatus 500 executes the usual figure display process (S2811). If the game result of the normal map change display game is a win, the processing during the normal map display is a setting of the opening time of the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 according to the general power support state, Set the information necessary to do The details of the normal map display process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the usual game process number is “3” (the result of S2808 is “3”), the game control apparatus 500 executes the process during the usual figure (S2812). The process for hitting the base map is a process for determining whether or not the hit of the base map fluctuation display game is completed, and setting information necessary for performing the baseball remaining ball process. Details of the process during the normal drawing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the usual game process number is “4” (the result of S2808 is “4”), the game control device 500 executes the ordinary electric ball remaining ball process (S2813). The baseball remaining ball process is a process for setting the time for the remaining balls in the second start winning opening 38 to be discharged, or the end of the baseball figure if the round of the baseball fluctuation display game is the final round. Set information necessary for processing.

  When the usual game process number is “5” (the result of S2808 is “5”), the game control apparatus 500 executes the usual figure end process (S2814). In the usual figure end processing, information necessary for performing the usual figure usual process (S2809) is set.

  When the process corresponding to each process number is completed, the game control device 500 prepares a table for controlling the fluctuation of the general-purpose display 53 (S2815), and executes the symbol fluctuation control process in the general-purpose display 53. (S2816).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the usual game process timer has not expired (the result of S2804 is “N”), the game control device 500 executes the processes after S2815.

[Usually normal processing]
Next, the details of the usual figure routine process (S2809) in the aforementioned ordinary figure game process will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a routine for ordinary processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game control device 500 first checks whether or not the number of reserved drawings is 0 (S2901). Then, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved drawings is 0 (S2902). If the number of pending orders is 0 (the result of S2902 is “Y”), the usual chart transition process setting is performed in order to execute the usual chart process in the usual game process of the timer interrupt process to be executed next. Process 1 is executed (S2903). Thereafter, the normal processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, the game control device 500 saves the deviation information in the hit flag area (S2904), when the number of holdings of the usual chart is not 0 (result of S2902 is “N”). Furthermore, the stop symbol number at the time of deviation is set as the normal symbol stop symbol (S2905).

  Next, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the current normal probability is high (S2906). If the current normal probability is high (the result of S2906 is “Y”), a hit random number is loaded from the RWM random number save area and prepared (S2907). Further, a lower limit determination value for hit determination when the usual figure probability is high is set (S2908).

  The game control device 500 then checks whether the value of the hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value, that is, the value of the hit random number loaded in the processing of S2907 is the lower limit value of the hit determination value of the hit random number. It is checked whether it is less than (S2909). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value (S2910).

  When the value of the hit random number is not less than the lower limit determination value (the result of S2910 is “N”), that is, when the value of the hit random number is greater than or equal to the lower limit determination value, An upper limit judgment value is set when the resulting probability is a high probability state (S2911).

  The game control device 500 checks whether or not the value of the hit random number is larger than the upper limit determination value, that is, the value of the hit random number read in the process of S2907 is larger than the upper limit value of the hit determination value of the hit random number. It is checked whether it is larger (S2912). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the hit random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (S2193).

  When the value of the hit random number is not larger than the upper limit determination value, that is, when the value of the hit random number is equal to or smaller than the upper limit determination value (the result of S2193 is “N”), the game control apparatus 500 enters the hit flag area of the RWM. The winning information is saved (S2914). Further, the stop symbol number at the time of hitting is set for the normal symbol stop symbol (S2915), and the processing after S2920 is executed. On the other hand, when the value of the hit random number is larger than the upper limit value (the result of S2913 is “Y”), the processing after S2920 is executed without executing the processing of S2914 and S2915.

  On the other hand, if the current normal probability is not high (the result of S2906 is “N”), the game control device 500 loads and prepares a hit random number from the random number save area of the RWM (S2916). A determination value for hit determination when the probability is in a low probability state is set (S2917). Then, it is checked whether or not the hit random number loaded in the process of S2916 matches the determination value set in the process of S2917 (S2918), and it is determined whether or not the hit random number and the determination value match. (S2919).

  When the winning random number matches the determination value (the result of S2919 is “Y”), the game control device 500 sets the hit information in the hit flag area (S2914), and stops the hit when the normal figure stop symbol is hit. A symbol number is set (S2915).

  On the other hand, when the winning random number does not match the determination value (the result of S2919 is “N”), the game control device 500 executes the processes after S2920 without executing the processes of S2914 and S2915.

  Next, the game control device 500 clears the RWM random number save area to 0 (S2920). Then, the stop symbol number set by the processing of S2905 or S2915 is saved in the normal symbol stop symbol region in the normal symbol stop symbol region (S2921). Further, in order to transmit a signal corresponding to the normal stop symbol number to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 70, the signal corresponding to the normal stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (S2922). .

  Next, the game control device 500 shifts the winning random number saving area (S2923), and clears the empty area after the shifting in the process of S2923 (S2924). Further, the usual figure holding number is decremented by 1 and updated (S2925), and the fluctuation time of the usual figure fluctuation display game without the ordinary electric power support is set (S2926).

  Next, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the normal power support is in progress (S2927). Specifically, it is determined whether the normal state is a high support state or a medium support state.

  The game control device 500 sets the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation display game according to the type of the general power support when the general power support is in progress (the result of S2927 is “Y”) (S2928). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, 1.0 second is set for the high support state, and 19.9 seconds are set for the medium support state. Then, the variation time set in the process of S2928 is saved in the usual game process timer area (S2929).

  The game control device 500 executes the normal change process transition setting process so that the normal change process is executed in the normal game process in the timer interrupt process to be executed next (S2930). Thereafter, the normal processing is terminated.

  The game control device 500 does not execute the processing of S2928, and does not execute the processing of S2928, when the power transmission support is not being performed (the result of S2927 is “N”), Save (S2929). Then, the normal change process transition setting process is executed so that the normal change process is executed in the normal game process in the timer interrupt process to be executed next (S2930). Thereafter, the normal processing is terminated.

[Processing during normal map display]
Next, the details of the normal map display process (S2811) in the general game process described above will be described. FIG. 30 is a flow chart showing a procedure of processing for displaying a normal map according to the first embodiment of this invention.

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

  The game control device 500 first loads a hit flag from the hit flag area of the RWM (S3001), and clears the hit flag area (S3002). Then, the game control device 500 checks whether or not the normal figure fluctuation display game in which the normal symbol is stopped is a win based on the hit flag loaded in the process of S3001 (S3003). It is determined whether or not is a win (S3004).

  The game control device 500 does not determine the opening time of the normal power when the normal time fluctuation display game is not hit (the result of S3004 is “N”), and therefore executes the normal time normal process transition setting process 1 (S3005). . In the usual figure normal process transition setting process 1, the process number is set to 0 and saved in the usual figure game process number area. Then, the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the normal power fraud monitoring period flag area. When the normal map transition process setting process 1 ends, the normal chart display process ends.

  The game control device 500 confirms the general game mode flag (S3006) if the normal map change display game is a win (the result of S3004 is “Y”), and determines whether or not the general power support is in progress. Determination is made (S3007). More specifically, the current normal state is specified based on the general power support flag set in the general game mode flag area.

  The game control device 500 determines whether or not the current normal state is the medium support state when the normal power support is in progress (the result of S3007 is “Y”) (S3008). When the current normal state is not the middle support state (the result of S3008 is “N”), that is, when the normal view state is the high support state, the normal power release time of the high support state (for example, 1.70 seconds) , See FIG. 5) (S3009). At this time, the number of times of opening / closing the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is also set (for example, three times, see FIG. 5). Further, 0 is set as a hit start pointer in the high support state (S3010).

  When the current normal state is the middle support state (the result of S3008 is “Y”), the game control device 500 sets the normal power release time (for example, 0.12 seconds, see FIG. 5) in the middle support state. (S3011). Further, 4 is set as a hit start pointer in the medium support state (S3012).

  On the other hand, the game control device 500 sets a normal power open time (for example, 0.10 seconds, see FIG. 5) without the general power support when the general power support is not being performed (the result of S3007 is “N”). (S3013). Further, 4 is set as a hit start pointer when there is no ordinary power support (S3014).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 saves the value of the hit start pointer corresponding to the current normal state set in the processes of S3010, S3012, and S3014 in the normal process control pointer area per normal figure (S3015). Further, the time for opening the normal power corresponding to the current normal state set in the processes of S3009, S3011, and S3013 is saved in the normal game process timer area (S3016).

  Finally, the game control device 500 executes a process for setting a transition for a normal game to execute a process for a normal map (S3017), and ends the process for displaying a normal map. In addition, since the normal power release time is saved in the normal game processing timer area in the process of S3016, the normal call processing is executed after the normal power release time has elapsed.

  Further, the normal process transition setting process (S3017) includes a process of opening the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38. Specifically, the ON data is saved in the normal power solenoid output data area, and the general power solenoid 37c is controlled so as to open the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning prize port 38. Then, when the normal power release time set in the process of S3016 has elapsed, the open / close member 38a of the second start winning prize port 38 shifts from the open state to the closed state by a general power operation transition setting process described later.

[Usual processing per map]
Next, the details of the process for hitting a normal map (S2812) in the above-described normal game process will be described. FIG. 31 is a flow chart showing a procedure for the normal hit processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

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

  First, the game control device 500 loads and prepares a mid-game process control pointer (S3101). Further, it is checked whether or not the normal process control pointer loaded in the process of S3101 is a value (4) for ending the hit (S3102). Based on the check result of S3102, it is determined whether or not to end the win-win game display (S3103).

  When the hit of the normal variation display game is not finished (the result of S3103 is “N”), the game control device 500 adds 1 to the value of the process control pointer during the normal draw and updates it (S3104).

  After executing the process of S3104, or when the hitting of the normal variation display game ends (the result of S3103 is “Y”), the game control device 500 executes the general electric operation transition setting process (S3105). ), And the process for hitting a common map is terminated.

[Normal electric operation transition setting process]
Next, the details of the normal power operation transition setting process (S3106) in the above-described normal process will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a normal power operation transition setting process according to the first embodiment of this invention. In the ordinary power operation transition setting process, a process corresponding to the value of the process control pointer during the normal map is executed.

  The game control device 500 first executes a process according to the value of the process control pointer during the normal game (S3201). Note that the value of the control pointer used for determination in the process of S3201 is the value of the mid-process control pointer loaded in the process of S3101 of FIG. At this time, 1 is added to the value of the process control pointer for normal maps stored in the process control pointer area for normal maps by the process of S3104 in FIG. 31, but the value used in the process of S3201 is This is the value before addition.

  When the value of the process control pointer during the normal game is 0 or 2 (the result of S3201 is “0” or “2”), the game control device 500 first opens and closes the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38. The wait time indicating the time for closing the is set (S3202). Further, the wait time set in the process of S3202 is saved in the usual game process timer area (S3203).

  Then, the game control device 500 saves the OFF data in the power solenoid output data area in order to control the power solenoid 37c so that the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is closed (S3204). Then, the ordinary electric operation transition setting process is terminated. Since the process number is not updated and remains 3, the normal process is executed when the wait time elapses, and the process control pointer is increased by 1 in the process of S3104 in FIG. 31 and updated. The

  When the value of the process control pointer during the normal figure is 1 or 3 (the result of S3201 is “1” or “3”), the game control device 500 opens the public power corresponding to the current general power support state. Time is set (S3205). Further, the open time of the normal power set in the process of S3205 is saved in the normal game process timer area (S3206).

  Then, the game control device 500 saves the ON data in the power solenoid output data area in order to control the power solenoid 37c so that the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is opened (S3207). Then, the ordinary electric operation transition setting process is terminated. Since the process number is not updated and remains 3, the normal process is executed when the normal power release time elapses, and the normal process control pointer is updated (+1) in S3104.

  Next, in the case where the value of the process control pointer during the normal figure is 4 (the result of S3201 is “4”), the game control device 500 ends the hit state and executes the ordinary electric ball remaining ball process. The process number is set to 4 (S3208). Further, the process number set in the process of S3208 is saved in the usual game process number area (S3209). Then, the ordinary power remaining ball processing time is set (S3210), and the ordinary power remaining ball processing time set in the processing of S3210 is saved in the normal game processing timer area (S3211). The power train remaining ball processing time is a time that is not counted as an illegal power train prize even if a winning to the second start winning port is detected when the opening / closing member 38a of the second starting winning port 38 is closed. .

  Finally, the game control device 500 saves the OFF data in the power solenoid output data area in order to control the power solenoid 37c so as to close the open / close member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 (S3212). ), The normal operation transition setting process is terminated.

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

  More specifically, when the number of times of opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning prize port 38 is one, the state is opened in the normal process transition setting process. Then, since the start value of the process control pointer during normal service is 4 (S3012, S3014 in FIG. 30), the next process (normal power remaining) does not occur again in the general power operation transition setting process. Processing for shifting to sphere processing) is executed.

  On the other hand, when the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is opened three times, the start value of the process control pointer for the normal map is changed to the open state in the normal process shift setting process. Since it is 0 (S3010 in FIG. 30), the process of shifting from the closed state to the open state is executed twice in the normal power operation transition setting process.

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

[Main processing (production control device)]
Next, details of the main process executed by the effect control device 550 will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of main processing executed by the presentation control device 550 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The main process is a process executed by the main control microcomputer 551 of the effect control device 550 when the gaming machine 1 is powered on.

  The effect control device 550 first executes an initialization process for setting initial values necessary for executing various processes in the RAM 551a (S3301). Subsequently, an interrupt timer for generating an interrupt at a predetermined timing (for example, 1 millisecond) is started (S3302). At an interrupt generation timing, an interrupt process (FIG. 34) described later is executed.

  Then, the effect control device 550 executes main command analysis processing for analyzing the main command received from the game control device 500 (S3303). Next, a game monitoring process for monitoring whether or not the game is continued is executed (S3304). Details of the game monitoring process will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, the effect control device 550 executes a game control process for controlling the execution of the special figure variation display game executed on the display device 48 (S3305).

  Subsequently, the effect control device 550 counts the number of times that the special figure variation display game has been executed in the state 1 with probability variation support, and executes the ceiling notification setting process 1 for notifying the number of times until shifting to the latent probability variation state ( S3306). Details of the ceiling notification setting process 1 will be described later with reference to FIG. Subsequently, the ceiling notification setting process 2 for notifying the number of times until the shift to the latent probability changing state is performed according to the number of missed special reach is executed (S3307). Details of the ceiling notification setting process 2 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the effect control device 550 executes a prefetch effect advance notice setting process for notifying the result of the unexecuted variation display game in the start memory (S3308). Details of the pre-reading effect notice setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The effect control device 550 executes display control processing for controlling the display screen of the display device 48 (S3309). Subsequently, a sound control process for controlling the sound output from the speaker 30 is executed (S3310), and further the decoration device (board decoration device 10d, frame decoration device 18d, board effect device 10f, frame effect device 18f) is controlled. The decoration control process is executed (S3311).

  Next, the effect control device 550 executes an error monitoring process for monitoring the occurrence of an abnormality in the gaming machine 1 (S3312). In addition to the abnormality related to the effect control device 550, when a command for instructing error notification is received from the game control device 500, a predetermined process such as alarm sound notification is executed.

  Finally, the effect control device 550 executes a random number update process for updating the random number for determining the variation pattern and the stop symbol (S3313), and returns to the process of S3303. Thereafter, the processing from S3303 to S3313 is repeated.

[Interrupt processing (production control device)]
Next, details of the interrupt process executed by the effect control device 550 will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart of interrupt processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. As described above, the interrupt process is a process executed every time a timer interrupt occurs.

  The effect control device 550 first executes timer update processing for updating the values of various timers (S3401). Specifically, the timer value is updated by adding 1.

  Subsequently, the effect control device 550 monitors an external signal input and executes an input process for receiving the input (S3402). For example, a signal input by operating the effect button 31 is detected, and the input of the signal is accepted.

  Further, the production control device 550 performs drive control of solenoids and LEDs (board decoration device 10d, frame decoration device 18d, board production device 10f, frame production device 18f) and the like based on output data set in various processes. The output process to be performed is executed (S3403). Specifically, the speaker 30 outputs an image instructed by the display control process (S3309 in FIG. 33) from the display device 48, or the sound effect or notification sound instructed by the sound control process (S3310 in FIG. 33). Or output to

  Finally, the effect control device 550 monitors the input of the main command transmitted from the game control device 500, executes a main command reception process for receiving the main command (S3404), and ends the interrupt process.

[Game monitoring processing]
FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of game monitoring processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. In the game monitoring process, a time during which no game is played is measured, and when a game is not performed for a predetermined time, the notification timer is reset so that the number of ceilings is not notified in the ceiling notification setting process 1 described later.

  The production control device 550 first determines whether or not the normal diagram start memory exists (S3501). If there is a normal start memory (the result of S3501 is “Y”), it can be determined that the game is continuing, so an initial value is set in the non-game timer (S3505). It should be noted that, in determining whether or not the game is continued, not only the normal start memory but also the winning status of the general winning opening and the out ball may be monitored. Moreover, you may monitor the launch condition of a game ball.

  Subsequently, when there is no usual chart start memory (the result of S3501 is “N”), the effect control device 550 updates the non-game timer because the game may not continue (S3502). . Further, it is determined whether or not the updated non-game timer has expired (S3503). If the non-game timer has not expired (the result of S3503 is “N”), this process ends.

  When the non-game timer has timed out (result of S3503 is “Y”), the effect control device 550 determines that the game has not continued and initializes the time-up count of the notification timer (S3504). . Further, an initial value is set in the non-game timer (S3505).

[Ceiling notification setting process 1]
As described above, when the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times in the state 1 with probability variation support, the state changes to a latent probability variation state that is more advantageous to the player. This predetermined number of times is called the ceiling number. The ceiling notification setting process 1 notifies the player of the number of times until the player changes to the latent probability changing state by notifying the number of times of ceiling. In addition, in this process, the state in which the special figure variation display game is not being executed during the game (a state in which the player is dissatisfied) is monitored together with the game monitoring process described above, so that the player's willingness to play is not reduced. Therefore, the number of ceilings is notified.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of ceiling notification setting processing 1 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The effect control device 550 first determines whether or not the current gaming state is the middle support state (S3601). If the gaming state is not the medium support state (the result of S3601 is “N”), it is not necessary to notify the number of ceilings, and thus this processing is terminated. At this time, if the initial value is not set in the notification timer, the initial value is set.

  When the game state is the middle support state (result of S3601 is “Y”), the effect control device 550 determines whether or not the special figure variation display game is being executed (S3602). When the special figure fluctuation display game is being executed (the result of S3602 is “Y”), it is determined that the special figure fluctuation display game is executed and the player is not particularly dissatisfied. Is set to the notification timer so as not to notify (S3610). Further, the notification timer time-up count is initialized. Instead of determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is being executed, it may be determined whether or not the special figure starting memory number is 1 or more.

  On the other hand, when the special figure variation display game is not being executed (result of S3602 is “Y”), the effect control device 550 updates the notification timer (S3603). Further, it is determined whether or not the notification timer has expired (S3604). If the notification timer has not expired (the result of S3604 is “N”), this process ends.

  When the notification timer has timed up (result of S3604 is “Y”), the effect control device 550 sets an initial value in the notification timer to start measurement by the notification timer (S3605). . Furthermore, it updates so that 1 may be added to the notification timer time-up count (S3606).

  The effect control device 550 determines whether or not the notification timer time-up count has reached a predetermined count (S3607). In the first embodiment of the present invention, the number of ceilings is notified when a notification timer for measuring a predetermined period has expired a predetermined number of times. By controlling in this way, it is possible to produce fine effects such as stepwise notification each time the notification timer times up. If the notification timer time-up count has not reached the predetermined count (the result of S3607 is “N”), this processing is terminated. When the notification timer time-up count reaches the predetermined number (the result of S3607 is “Y”), the notification timer time-up count is initialized (S3608), and settings are made to notify the ceiling count (S3609). An example of the effect of informing the ceiling frequency is shown in FIG.

[Ceiling notification setting process 2]
Similarly to the ceiling notification setting process 1, the ceiling notification setting process 2 notifies the player of the number of times until the player changes to the latent probability changing state by notifying the number of ceilings. Also, in this process, the number of ceilings is notified in order not to reduce the player's willingness to play because the SP reach, which has a high expectation, comes off many times.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the ceiling notification setting process 2 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The effect control device 550 first determines whether or not the current gaming state is the middle support state (S3701). If the gaming state is not the medium support state (the result of S3701 is “N”), it is not necessary to notify the number of ceilings, so the number of special reach misses is initialized (S3710), and this process ends.

  When the gaming state is the middle support state (result of S3701 is “Y”), the effect control device 550 determines whether or not the variable display game is started (S3702). If the variable display game has not been started (the result of S3702 is “N”), this process ends.

  When the variation display game is started (the result of S3702 is “Y”), the effect control device 550 checks the variation pattern of the started variation display game (S3703). Then, it is determined whether or not the confirmed variation pattern is SP reach (S3704). If it is not SP reach (the result of S3704 is “N”), this process ends.

  When the variation pattern of the variation display game to be executed is SP reach (result of S3704 is “Y”), the effect control device 550 determines whether or not the result of the variation display game is a big hit (S3705). If the result of the variable display game is a big hit (the result of S3705 is “Y”), the player's willingness to play is not reduced, and thus this processing is terminated.

  When the result of the variable display game is not a big hit (the result of S3705 is “N”), the effect control device 550 adds 1 to the number of missed SP reach and updates it (S3706). Further, it is determined whether or not the number of missed SP reach has reached a predetermined number (S3707). If the number of missed SP reach has not reached the predetermined number (the result of S3707 is “N”), this process is terminated.

  When the number of SP reach misses reaches a predetermined number (the result of S3707 is “Y”), the effect control device 550 initializes the number of SP reach misses (S3708) and notifies the ceiling number of times. (S3709). An example of the effect of informing the ceiling frequency is shown in FIG.

[Example of ceiling frequency notification effect]
FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating an example of the ceiling number notification effect in the probability variation support present state 1 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the example shown in FIG. 38, the medium support state continues until the special figure variation display game is executed 50 times. At this time, the character is displayed according to the remaining number of times that the special figure variation display game is executed.

  Specifically, when the remaining number of times is large (50 to 35 times), the ceiling number notification effect 1 in which a white character is displayed is executed. Furthermore, when the remaining number of times is medium (34 to 15 times), the ceiling number notifying effect 2 in which a black and white mixed character is displayed is executed. Further, when the remaining number of times is small (14 times or less), the ceiling number notification effect 3 in which a black character is displayed is executed.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram illustrating timing at which the ceiling frequency notification effect is performed in the probability variation support present state 1 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The top row shows the remaining number of times of the medium support state, and the second row shows whether or not the ceiling number notification setting is performed. The 3rd to 5th tiers show the execution timing of the ceiling frequency notification effects 1 to 3.

  In the first embodiment of the present invention, the ceiling number notification effect 3 is executed in order from the ceiling number notification effect 1 as the remaining number decreases.

  As another example of the ceiling frequency notification effect, a specific character may be displayed at the number of milestones such as 10 times and 20 times. For example, it may be assumed that the player recognizes that there are multiple types of medium support states, so the player changes state by performing an effect such as making a character appear in a milestone game. It is also possible to make it easier to grasp the timing. Similarly, the character may speak in response to the remaining number of times until the state transition.

[Pre-reading notice setting process]
The prefetching advance notice is an auxiliary display for giving notice of the result of the unexecuted variable display game, and the prefetching notice setting process is a process for notifying the result of the unexecuted variable display game. In the first embodiment of the present invention, in the medium support state (probability change support presence state 1), the pre-reading notice is executed only when shifting to the probability change support presence state 2. In the case of shifting to a state other than the probability variation support state 2, it is not preferable to disregard the expectation by the pre-reading notice, and therefore control is performed so that the pre-reading notice is not executed.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of prefetching notice effect setting processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 41 is a table showing an example of commands (start opening prize presentation command, start opening prize presentation symbol command) for which pre-reading notice setting is performed.

  First, the start opening prize effect command and the start opening prize effect symbol command will be described with reference to FIG. The start opening winning effect command and the starting opening winning effect design command are commands transmitted from the game control device 500 to the effect control device 550 when a game ball wins a start winning opening.

  The start opening prize production command indicates a case where the corresponding hold is off. The reach to be executed is specified in the start opening prize production command.

  The start opening prize winning design command indicates a case where the corresponding hold is a win, and specifies the type of the big win symbol. The type of reach may be determined on the side of the production control device 550.

  Next, the procedure of the prefetch notice effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  The production control device 550 first determines whether or not a start opening prize production command has been received (S4001). When the start opening prize presentation command is received (the result of S4001 is “Y”), the deviation is confirmed, but in order to enable so-called gusset notification, pre-reading notice display according to the command type is permitted. (S4006).

  In the case where the effect control device 550 has not received the start opening prize effect command (the result of S4001 is “N”), it determines whether or not the start opening prize effect symbol command has been received (S4002). When the start opening prize winning design command is not received (the result of S4001 is “N”), it is not necessary to execute the pre-reading notice, and thus this processing is terminated.

  When the starting control prize winning design command is received (result of S4002 is “Y”), the effect control device 550 determines whether or not the middle support state, that is, the gaming state is the state 1 with probability change support. (S4003). When the gaming state is not the medium support state (the result of S4003 is “N”), the prefetch notice display according to the command type is permitted (S4006).

  When the game state is the medium support state (the result of S4003 is “Y”), the effect control device 550 acquires the game state after the big hit based on the command type and the current game state (S4004). Then, it is determined whether or not the gaming state after the big hit shifts to a high support state (S4005).

  When the production control device 550 shifts to the high support state (the result of S4005 is “Y”), the prefetch notice display according to the command type is permitted (S4006). On the other hand, if the state does not shift to the high support state (the result of S4005 is “Y”), it remains in the medium support state even after the big hit, and as described above, it is not preferable to reluctantly expect the look-ahead. The process ends without executing the pre-reading notice.

[Effect of the first embodiment]
As described above, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to generate a latent probability variation state with a high probability of transition to the probability variation support presence state 2 (specific game state, probability variation state), and a normal state (low support state). Game) that the game is played for a predetermined period of time after the transition from state (state) to state 1 with probability change support (medium support state) and the goal is to shift to the latent probability change state, so the process up to the occurrence of a specific game state is highly interesting Can be.

  Further, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the period until the transition to the latent probability change state is determined based on the big hit symbol when the normal state shifts to the probability variation support present state 1 (medium support state). Furthermore, if the condition for shifting from the probability variation support state 1 to the probability variation support state 1 again is satisfied, the period (number of ceilings) until the transition to the latent probability variation state becomes longer, so how to transition to the latent probability variation state. Aiming for this can enhance interest. As described above, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, by providing the medium support state, the game performance is widened, and more varied games can be provided to the player.

  Furthermore, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the number of ceilings can be increased for a player who feels dissatisfied because the game cannot proceed even though the game is in progress (e.g., launching). Since it notifies, it can be set as the motivation which continues a game.

  According to the first embodiment of the present invention, during a game in the probability variation support present state 1 (medium support state), winning a big hit that does not shift to the probability variation support present state 2 (high support state) Therefore, in such a case, it becomes possible to perform a self-notification of a notice in accordance with the situation where the gaming state is not improved, and it is possible to prevent the player from giving a false expectation.

(Second Embodiment)
In the first embodiment of the present invention, a single jackpot symbol transitions to a state with or without general power support, and when there is a general power support, further transitions to a plurality of states. It was. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, one big-hit symbol transitions to either a state with or without general power support. In the case of support, transition to only one type of state.

  In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the matter which is common in 1st Embodiment, and only the matter which is different is demonstrated.

  First, in the second embodiment of the present invention, when a special figure variation display game is executed and a big hit occurs, a gaming state that shifts based on the current gaming state and the big hit symbol will be described. 42 shows a case where the special figure 1 variation display game is executed (when the game ball is won in the first start winning opening 37), and FIG. 43 shows a case where the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed (the second start winning opening 38). In the case of a game ball winning).

  42 and 43 show the transition state based on the combination of the current gaming state and the jackpot symbol.

  The gaming state includes “normal state”, “short-time state”, “latent probability variation state”, “probability variation support state 1”, and “probability variation support state 2”, as in the first embodiment. The contents are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  In addition, as in the first embodiment, 15R normal, 2R probability variation A, 2R probability variation B, 2R probability variation C, 2R probability variation D, 2R probability variation E, 15R probability variation A, 15R probability variation B, 15R probability variation are included in the jackpot symbol, as in the first embodiment. C, 15R probability variation D is included.

  First, a case where a big hit occurs in the special figure 1 variable display game will be described with reference to FIG.

  When a big win occurs in the special figure 1 fluctuation display game, the big hit symbol distribution is 10% for 15R normal, 10% for 2R probability variation A, 20% for 2R probability variation B, 20% for 2R probability variation C, 20% for 2R probability variation D, 2R probability variation D 20%, 2R probability variation E is 10%, and 15R probability variation A is 10%.

  When the current gaming state is the normal state and the jackpot symbol is 15R normal and the jackpot symbol is a big hit, the high support state continues 100 times after the special gaming state, as in the first embodiment.

  When the big hit symbol is a big hit with 2R probability variation A or 15R probability variation A, after the special gaming state ends, the game shifts to a high support state regardless of the current gaming state.

  In addition, if the big hit symbol is a big hit with 2R probability change B to E in the short-time state or the state with probability variation support, the normal state shifts to the medium support state and the big hit must occur a predetermined number of times. Then, the state shifts to the latent probability changing state. On the other hand, if a big hit occurs at 2R probability variation B to E in the normal state or the latent probability variation state, the state shifts to a low support state.

  Next, a case where a big hit occurs in the special figure 2 variable display game will be described with reference to FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 43, when the big win is generated in the special figure 2 variable display game, the distribution of the big hit symbol is the same as that of the special figure 1 variable display game in the case of 15R (10%). However, the distribution of the 15R probability variation D is 80%, and regardless of the current gaming state, the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is high, and the probability that the normal figure state shifts to the high support state is high.

  Also, 15R probability variation B and 15R probability variation C are each allocated 5%, and if a big hit occurs in the normal state or with the probability variation support state, the normal state shifts to the middle support state, and then a big hit occurs a predetermined number of times. If not, the state shifts to a low support state (latency probability variation state). When a big hit occurs in the short-time state or the latent probability changing state, the normal state becomes the high support state, and the state shifts to the state 2 with the probability change support.

  Subsequently, the state transition will be further described with reference to FIG. FIG. 44 is a diagram for explaining the game state transition according to the second embodiment of this invention.

  First, the case of the normal state will be described. The transition to the normal state is a case where the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times without generating a big hit in the short time state. Further, in the normal state, when a big hit occurs at 15R normal, the state shifts to the time reduction state. Further, when a big hit occurs in 2R probability variation C, 2R probability variation D, or 2R probability variation D, the state transits to a latent probability variation state. Further, when a big hit occurs in 2R probability variation A, 2R probability variation B, 15R probability variation A, or 15R probability variation A, the state transitions to state 2 with probability variation support. Further, when a big hit occurs at 15R probability variation B or 15R probability variation C, the state transitions to state 1 with probability variation support.

  Next, the case of the short time state will be described. Regardless of the current gaming state, if a big hit occurs at 15R normal, it shifts to the time-saving state. In addition, as described above, the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times in the short time state, and if a big hit does not occur, the state is changed to the normal state. Further, when a big hit occurs in 2R probability variation A, 2R probability variation B, 15R probability variation A, or 15R probability variation D in the time-short state, the state transitions to state 2 with probability variation support. If a big hit occurs at 2R probability variation C, 2R probability variation D, 2R probability variation E, 15R probability variation B, or 15R probability variation B, the state transitions to state 2 with probability variation support.

  Next, the case of probability variation support state 1 will be described. When 2R probability change C, 2R probability change D or 2R probability change E occurs in the short-time state, probability variation support present state 1 or probability variation support present state 2, transition is made from each gaming state to state 1 with probability variation support. In addition, regardless of the current gaming state, when a 15R probability variation B or 15R probability variation C occurs, the game state transitions to a probability variation support state 1.

  Next, the case of probability variation support state 2 will be described. Regardless of the current gaming state, when a big hit occurs at 2R probability variation A, 15R probability variation A or 15R probability variation D, the state transitions to state 2 with probability variation support. In addition, when the 2R probability change B occurs in the normal state, the short time state, or the latent probability change state, the state changes to the state 2 with the probability change support. When 2R probability change A, 15R probability change A or D occurs in the state 2 with probability variation support, the state transitions again to state 2 with probability change support. On the other hand, in the state 2 with probability variation support, if a big hit occurs at 15R normal, the state shifts to the short time state. In addition, when a big hit occurs at 2R probability variation B, a transition to the latent probability variation state occurs. When 2R probability variation C, 2R probability variation D, 2R probability variation E, 15R probability variation B, or 15R probability variation B occurs, the state transitions to state 1 with probability variation support.

  Finally, the case of the latent probability changing state will be described. Transition to the latent probability variation state when 2R probability variation C, 2R probability variation D or 2R probability variation E is a big hit in normal state, or when 2R probability variation B is a big hit in state 1 with probability variation support or state 2 with probability variation support To do. Further, in the state 1 with probability variation support, the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times, and when the big hit does not occur, the state shifts to the latent probability variation state.

  In the latent probability variation state, when the big hit is caused by the 2R probability variation C, the 2R probability variation D, or the 2R probability variation E, the state transits again to the latent probability variation state. In addition, when the big hit is caused by the 2R probability variation A, 2R probability variation B, 15R probability variation A, or 15R probability variation A, the state transitions to the state 2 with probability variation support. When the big hit is made by 15R probability variation B or 15R probability variation C, the state transitions to state 1 with probability variation support. In addition, when a big hit occurs at 15R normal, it shifts to a time-saving state.

  Furthermore, with reference to FIG. 45 and FIG. 46, the state transition when a big hit occurs in a specific big hit symbol will be described in detail.

  FIG. 45 is a diagram for explaining the state transition when a big hit occurs when the big hit symbol is 2R probability variation C in the second embodiment of the present invention.

  When a big hit of 2R probability variation C occurs in the normal state, the state transits to the latent probability variation state. Further, when a big hit of 2R probability variation C occurs in the probability variation support state 1, the transition to the probability variation support state 1 is made again. In addition, in the state 1 with probability variation support, when the special figure variation display game is digested 30 times, the state shifts to the latent probability variation state.

  When a big hit of 2R probability variation C occurs in the latent probability variation state, the state transitions again to the latent probability variation state. Further, when a big hit of 2R probability change C occurs in the state 2 with probability variation support, the state transitions to state 1 with probability variation support. Finally, when a big hit of 2R probability change C occurs in the short time state, the state shifts to the latent probability change state. In the state 2 with probability variation support and the short time state, the state is a high support state, and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed in preference to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game. Big hits are less likely to occur.

  FIG. 46 is a diagram for explaining the state transition when a big hit occurs when the big hit symbol is 15R probability variation B in the second embodiment of the present invention.

  Regardless of the current gaming state, when a big hit of 15R probability variation B occurs, the state transitions to state 1 with probability variation support. In addition, in the state 1 with probability variation support, when the special figure variation display game is digested 20 times, the state shifts to the latent probability variation state.

[Effects of Second Embodiment]
According to the second embodiment of the present invention, in the same way as in the first embodiment, in addition to the high support state and the low support state, the medium support state is included, and the variation of the general electric power support is increased. Can be improved.

  In addition, according to the second embodiment of the present invention, if the probability of transition to the probability variation support state 2 is arbitrarily set regardless of whether or not there is a utility support, there is no fixed standard and the player is confused. This can be prevented.

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

1 gaming machine 3 front frame (game frame)
10 gaming board 10a gaming area 18 glass frame (front frame)
31 Production button 34 Normal design start gate (ordinary design start gate)
34a Gate switch (SW)
37 First start prize opening (first start prize area)
37c Fudenden Solenoid 38 2nd starting prize opening (second starting prize area)
38a Opening and closing member (movable member)
38b General-purpose solenoid 38d Start opening 2 switch 42 Special variable winning device 43 Out port 44 General winning port 46 Center case 48 Display device 50 Collective display device 300 Power supply device 500 Game control device 550 Effect control device 580 Payout control device

Claims (6)

A start winning device capable of generating an easy-to-win state in which a game ball can be easily won by conversion of a movable member;
A variation display device capable of displaying a variation display game for varyingly displaying an identification symbol based on a winning of a game ball to the start winning device,
In a gaming machine that generates a special game state that gives a predetermined game value to a player when the display result of the variable display game is a special result,
The gaming state in which the variable display game is played, the first game condition, the second game condition advantageous to the player than the first game condition, the third game disadvantageous to the player than the second game state a state, the fourth and the game state advantageous to the player than the disadvantage and the first game state to the player than the third gaming state, a gaming state control means for controlling in any one of
A winning easy state generating mode control means for controlling a generating mode of a winning easy state of the start winning device in each gaming state;
When the special result is derived, special result control means for deriving any special result among a plurality of special results, and
Condition establishment determination means for determining establishment of the first condition and the second condition according to the type of special result derived by the special result control means;
With
The easy-to-win state generating mode control means sets the generating mode of the easy-to-win state of the start winning device in the second gaming state to a player than the generating state of the easy to win state of the starting winning device in the first gaming state. Control to an advantageous mode of generation,
The gaming state control means includes
A first gaming state transition control means for shifting to the second game state on the basis of the establishment of the first condition in the first game condition,
A second game state transition control means for shifting to the third game state based on the establishment of the second condition in the first game condition,
Third gaming state transition control means for transitioning to the fourth gaming state based on a game being performed in the third gaming state for a predetermined period;
Fourth gaming state transition control means for transitioning to the second gaming state based on the establishment of the first condition in the fourth gaming state;
A gaming state transition probability setting means for setting a probability that the first condition is satisfied in the fourth gaming state to be higher than a probability that the first condition is satisfied in the first gaming state;
A gaming machine comprising: The third gaming state transition control means is
Based on the fact that the variable display game is performed a predetermined number of times in the third gaming state,
2. The predetermined number of times according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined number of times is determined according to a type of the special result when it is determined by the condition satisfaction determining means that the second condition is satisfied in the first gaming state. Gaming machine. The easy-to-win state generating mode control means sets the generating mode of the easy-to-win state of the start winning device in the third gaming state as compared to the generating state of the easy to win state of the start winning device in the first gaming state. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2 , wherein the game machine is controlled in a manner that is more disadvantageous to the player than a mode in which the start winning device in the second game state is in the easy-to-win state. . The gaming state control means derives a special result determined that the second condition is satisfied by the condition establishment determining means during a period in which a game in the third gaming state is being performed, and based on the special result A fifth gaming state transition control means for transitioning to the third gaming state again after the special gaming state ends;
In the case where the fifth gaming state transition control means shifts to the third gaming state again more than the predetermined number of times for transitioning to the fourth gaming state when the transition to the third gaming state is performed immediately before. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3 , wherein the predetermined number of times for shifting to the fourth gaming state is set to be large. A game determination means for determining that the player is playing,
Fluctuation display game execution determination means for determining a period during which the variation display game is not executed
In the third gaming state, the game determining means determines that the player is playing a game, and the variable display game execution determining means determines that the variable display game has not been executed for a certain period of time. A predetermined number notifying means for notifying the predetermined number of times,
The gaming machine according to claim 4 , further comprising: Auxiliary display control means for controlling auxiliary display for assisting variable display of the identification symbol in the variable display game,
The auxiliary display control means is a case where the special result is derived during a period in which the game in the third gaming state is performed, and when the special result for shifting to the second gaming state is not derived, The gaming machine according to claim 5 , wherein the auxiliary display is not performed in the variable display game from which the special result is derived.

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