JP5544478B2 - 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 reflects the operation mode of the operating means by the player in the effect.

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a gaming machine. This pachinko machine has a variation in which a plurality of identification information (symbols, symbols, etc.) displayed on the variable display device fluctuates based on a game ball winning at a start opening provided in a game area (start winning award). When the display game is executed and a plurality of pieces of identification information stopped after a predetermined time have passed in a special result mode, a special game state in which a lot of prize balls are paid out to the player (a big hit state) There are some that allow players to earn a lot of profit.

  In this type of pachinko machine, an operating means that can be operated by a player is provided in the gaming machine frame, and according to the operation mode of the operating means, a notice display displayed on the variable display device according to the progress of the variable display game. There are things that change the content.

  For example, there is a display that enhances the expectation of a running variable display game being executed or a change in the display mode of special symbols.

  Patent Document 1 describes a game in which a point acquisition game for acquiring points related to the continuation of the special mode is executed by operating the operation means in the special mode.

JP 2010-068933 A

However, depending on the Yu skills who, feeling cumbersome the Starring unloading related to the operation of the operation means, there is a case of not performing the operation of the operation means.

  In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of not reducing a player's willingness to operate when an operating means that can be operated by the player is provided.

A typical embodiment of the present invention includes a variable display device capable of executing a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on winning of a game ball in a start winning area provided in the game area, In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the result of stopping the display game is a predetermined special result , a first operating unit having a first detecting unit that receives an operation input from the player And second notification means having second detection means for receiving an operation input from the player, and notification content control means for controlling notification for assisting the progress of the variable display game, wherein the notification content control means the first operating means is operated, when the operation input from the player is detected by said first detection means, depending on the reach demonstration performed in at least the variable display games A first notification executing means for executing a first notification selectable display content, the second operating means is operated, when the operation input from the player is detected by said second detection means, a running predetermined operation period that possess a second notification executing unit variable display game stop results executes the second broadcast capable informs that a special result, and receives an operation input from the player is more set In the variable display game, when the first operating means is operated in the first operable period and the second operating means is operated in the second operable period, the second operable period The second notification by the second notification execution unit is not executed by invalidating the operation by the second operation unit .

According to one representative embodiment of the present invention, Yu technique user can enjoy the effect associated with the operation of the operation means.

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 flowchart of the first half part of the main process performed by the game control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the latter half part of the main process performed by the game control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the timer interruption process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure game process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the start port switch monitoring process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure start port switch common process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a table which shows the kind and distribution of a big hit symbol when the result of the special figure variation display game of the first embodiment of the present invention is a big hit. It is a fluctuation | variation pattern table of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main process performed by the microcomputer for main control of the presentation control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the effect button input process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main process performed by the microcomputer for video control of the presentation control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the normal game process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the 1st scene control process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process during a fluctuation | variation of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the production button related process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the production | generation button determination process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a distribution table of the normal effect and jackpot occurrence notification type of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen transition in case the result of a variable display game is off in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen transition in case the result of the variable display game is a big hit in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which shows the effect button operation in the 1st Embodiment of this invention, and the timing of an effect. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process during a fluctuation | variation of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the effect button operation analysis process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the prior performance execution determination table of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the presentation button determination process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the production button related process of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the effect button setting process of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the jackpot occurrence notification button selection table of the third embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the production | generation button operation analysis process of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen transition in case the result of a variable display game is off in the 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A first movable illumination 13 is provided on the left side of the illumination unit 11 and a second movable illumination 14 is provided on the right side. The 1st movable illumination 13 and the 2nd movable illumination 14 are arrange | positioned above the upper speaker 30a. Each of the first movable illumination 13 and the second movable illumination 14 is provided with an illumination drive motor (a frame effect device 18f (see FIG. 4)) in addition to an illumination member such as an LED. To operate (for example, 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 first effect button 31 and a second effect button 32.

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

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

  In addition, on the front side of the upper plate 21 in the upper plate unit, a first effect button 31 (operation means) incorporating an effect button switch (SW) 31a (see FIG. 4) for receiving an operation input from the player. And a second effect button 32 (operation means) incorporating an effect button switch (SW) 32a (see FIG. 4). By operating the first effect button 31 or the second effect button 32, 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.

  In addition, regardless of the game state, the effect pattern may be changed by the player operating the first effect button 31 or the second effect button 32. The game state includes a normal game state (normal state) and a special game state. The normal gaming state (normal state) is a gaming state in which no special gaming state has occurred. In addition, the special game state is, for example, a state (progressive change state) or a big hit state (special change state) with a high probability of occurrence of a special result (big hit) in a specific game state (general power support state or a short time state) described later or a variable display game. Gaming state).

  In addition, after the variable display game is started, an operation promotion effect for promoting the operation of the first effect button 31 or the second effect button 32 is executed, and the first effect button is executed while the operation promotion effect is being executed. By operating the 31 or the second effect button 32, it is possible to execute a prior effect in which the result of the variable display game corresponding to the start memory is notified in advance.

  Here, the effect button switch 31a refers to a case in which a notice effect or the like is given in advance to predict whether or not a variable display game being executed will have a special result by a player's operation. It is a detection means (first detection means) for detecting an operation mode for recognizing to the player that the degree of reliability to perform is recognizable to the player (first notification, normal effect). The effect button switch 31 a detects the operation mode of the first effect button 31. The effect button switch 32a is a detection means (first notification) for detecting an operation mode for informing the player of the stop result derived in the variable display game so as to be recognizable to the player (second notification, confirmation of occurrence of big hit). 2 detection means). The effect button switch 32 a detects the operation mode of the second effect button 32. Notifications that can be recognized by the player include not only screen display on the display device 48 but also sound notifications, notifications by lights such as lamp lighting, and further, operating modes of special objects, variations of special symbols, gaming machine frames, etc. This includes notification by a provided sensation device (such as one that generates vibration).

  The reliability will be described later.

  In the first embodiment of the present invention, the first effect button 31 is a normal effect button for executing the normal effect as described above by its operation. Further, the second effect button 32 is a premier effect button (a big hit occurrence notification button) in which the final announcement of the occurrence of the big hit as described above is executed by the operation when the big hit is made. The first effect button 31 and the second effect button 32 are provided so as to be distinguished from each other by the button color being different or being instructed by a screen display. Therefore, the player can recognize that the first effect button 31 serves as a normal effect button and the second effect button 32 serves as a premier effect button.

  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 35 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 10b and outside the guide rail 35. 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. Then, a game ball is fired from the hitting ball launching device into the game area 10a surrounded by the guide rail 35 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) where an image of the display screen can be displayed, and identification information (special symbol) and a character that produces a variable display game are displayed in each variable display area. . In addition, an image (for example, jackpot display, fanfare display, ending display, etc.) based on the progress of the game is displayed on the display screen.

  A stage portion 46 a is provided below the window portion of the center case 46. The stage portion 46a of the center case 46 opens toward the game area 10a so as to receive game balls flowing down the game area 10a, and passes through a warp passage (not shown) disposed inside the center case 46. A game ball is discharged. Since the stage portion 46a of the center case 46 is disposed above the first start winning opening 37 and the second starting winning opening 38, the game balls rolling on the stage portion 46a are moved to the first start winning opening 37 and the second start winning opening 37. 2 It is configured to easily flow down to the start winning prize port 38. Details of the first start winning opening 37 and the second starting winning opening 38 will be described later.

  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 44n (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 movable members 38a that are converted into a state in which game balls can easily flow in, and a second start winning opening (second start winning area) 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 pair of movable members 38a of the second start winning prize port 38 always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. 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, an easy winning state) in which a game ball easily flows into the winning opening 38.

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

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

  Here, the collective display device 50 will be described. The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display unit) 51 and a second special figure fluctuation display unit (figure display unit) (figure display game) composed of a 7-segment 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, four LED lamps are provided. When the number of holding is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the number of holding 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 two LED lamps are provided, lamps 1 and 2 are turned off when the number of holdings is “0”, and only lamp 1 is turned on when the number of holdings is “1”. 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, and the extracted random number value is stored in a special figure in the game control device 500 (see FIG. 3). Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start winning memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number of the special figure start winning memory is displayed on the start display number storage display unit (the special figure 1 hold display 54 and the special figure 2 hold display 55) of the collective display device 50, and Also displayed on the display device 48 of the center case 46.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, in a state where the special figure 1 variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) can be started and the start memory number is 0, a game is played in the first start winning opening 37 (second start winning opening 38). When the ball wins, the start memory is stored as the start right is generated. At this time, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the special figure 1 fluctuation display game (special figure 2 fluctuation display game) is immediately started based on the start memory, and at this time, the start 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 this embodiment, the power supply device 300 is configured separately from the game control device 500, but the backup power supply unit 320 and the control signal generation unit 330 are integrated on a separate board or the game control device 500, that is, You may comprise so that it may provide on a main board | substrate. Since the game board 10 and the game control device 500 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 320 and the control signal generation unit 330 are provided on a board different from the power supply apparatus 300 or the main board as in the embodiment. By providing, it can remove from the object of replacement | exchange and can aim at cost reduction.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the CPU 511a selects any one of a plurality of variation pattern distribution information stored in the ROM 511b in a start port switch monitoring process (S801) and a special figure routine process (S809) in a special figure game process to be described later. Fluctuation pattern distribution information is acquired. Specifically, the CPU 511a determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the second start winning port 38 as a state, the number of start memories, etc., one of the variation pattern distribution information is selected from a plurality of variation pattern distribution information And get.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, 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 of jackpot The buffer 532b to be mounted is configured to be mountable. The buffer 532b is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass production product) installed in the game shop. Note that a detection signal of a switch that does not require processing, such as a start port switch, output from the proximity I / F 521 is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay substrate 591 without passing through the buffer 532b.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Note that the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 uses a CPU that is faster, that is, more expensive than the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551. By providing a video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 separately from the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 and sharing the processing, it is possible to display a fast moving image on a large screen that is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 alone. In addition to being able to display on the display device 48, it is possible to suppress an increase in cost compared to the case where two CPUs having processing capabilities equivalent to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 are used. Also, by providing two CPUs, it becomes possible to separately develop the control programs for the two CPUs in parallel, thereby shortening the development period of the new model.

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

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

  Further, the effect control device 550 includes an initial switch 31a and a switch 32a built in the first effect button 31 and the second effect button 32 provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1, and an initial motor in the board effect device 10f. A switch input circuit 570 for detecting the on / off state of the effect motor switch for detecting the position and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551, and an audio power for driving the upper speaker 30a provided on the front frame 3 An amplifier circuit 562a including an amplifier and an amplifier circuit 562b for driving the lower speaker 30b provided on the front frame 3 are provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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. 5 is a flowchart of the first half of the main processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 6 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 (S501). Next, an interrupt vector setting process for setting a vector address indicating a jump destination executed when an interrupt occurs is executed (S502). Further, a stack pointer that is the start address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like when an interrupt occurs is set (S503). Further, an interrupt processing mode is set (S504).

  Next, the game control device 500 stands by until the program of the payout control device (payout board) 580 is normally activated (S505). For example, wait for 4 milliseconds. By controlling in this way, when the power is turned on, the game control device 500 is activated first, and the command is transmitted to the payout control device 580 before the activation of the payout control device 580 is completed. The payout control device 580 can avoid missing the transmitted command.

  Thereafter, the game control device 500 permits access to a read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM (S506). Further, all output ports are set to off (no output) (S507). Also, the serial port preinstalled in the gaming microcomputer 511 is set not to be used (S508). 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 (S509). 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 S509 is “N”), the game control device 500 checks whether or not the data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal (S510). ~ S513). 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 S510 and S511, 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 S512 and S513, 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 S513 is “Y”), the game control device 500 performs a check to calculate verification data called a checksum. Sum calculation processing is executed (S514).

  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 (S515), and determines whether these values match. Determination is made (S516).

  On the other hand, in the game control device 500, when the initialization switch signal is set to ON (the result of S509 is “Y”), the value of the power failure inspection area is not normal (the result of S511 or S513 is “N”). If the checksum value at power-off does not match the checksum value calculated in S514 (the result in S516 is “N”), the initialization processing in S631 to S635 in FIG. 6 is executed. To do. 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 S516 is “Y”), the gaming control apparatus 500 has executed the power failure process normally, and therefore The process for recovering to the state is executed (S601 to S607 in FIG. 6). 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 failure inspection areas are cleared (S601), and the area where the checksum is stored is cleared (S602). Further, an area for storing error-related information and information for monitoring fraud is reset (S603).

  Next, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the game state at the time of the power failure is a high probability state from the area for storing the game state in the RWM (S604). If it is determined that the probability is not high (the result of S604 is “N”), the processing after S607 is executed.

  In addition, when it is determined that the gaming state at the time of the power outage is a high probability state (the result of S604 is “Y”), the game control device 500 sets the high probability notification flag to ON and performs the high probability notification. Save in the flag area (S605). Subsequently, the high-probability notification LED (third gaming state indicator 58) provided in the collective display device 50 is set to ON (lighted) (S606).

  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 (S607). 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 (S631). Further, all stack areas after the access prohibited area are cleared (S632). Then, the initial value for power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (S633).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 saves an output timer initial value for outputting external information (security signal) relating to RWM clear in the security signal control timer area (S634). Then, at the end of the initialization process, a command for turning on the power is transmitted to the effect control device 550 (S635), and the processes after S608 are executed.

  When the processing of S607 or S635 ends, the game control device 500 activates a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the game microcomputer 511 (clock generator). (S608).

  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 (S609). 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 corresponding initial value random numbers (S610). . Thereafter, the game control device 500 permits an interrupt (S611).

  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 (S612). 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 (S613). 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 (S614). When the power failure monitoring signal is not on, that is, when there is no power failure (result of S614 is “N”), the initial value random number update processing of S612 is executed again, and the processing from S612 to S614 is repeatedly executed ( Loop processing).

  Also, by permitting an interrupt (S611) before the initial value random number update process (S612), it is possible to prioritize the interrupt process when a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process. 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 (S612), 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 S614 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 S613 has been reached (S615). If the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON is not reached the number of checks (result of S615 is “N”), whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is ON again. Is determined (S614). That is, when the power failure monitoring signal is on, it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks.

  When the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal is continuously turned on reaches the number of checks (the result of S615 is “Y”), the game control device 500 considers that a power failure has occurred. Then, the process when a power failure occurs is executed (S616 to S622).

  The game control device 500 prohibits interruption (S616) and sets all output ports to off (S617). Thereafter, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 1 (S618), and further, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 2 (S619).

  Furthermore, the game control device 500 executes a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum when the RWM is powered off (S620), and saves (saves) the calculated checksum value in the checksum area of the RWM ( S621). Finally, access to the RWM is prohibited so that the contents of the RWM are not changed (S622), 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. 7 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 (S701). 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 S701 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 (S702). 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 relating to game control set in various processes to the effect control device 550 and the payout control device 580 (S703). The output data is information for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid, and the solenoids to be controlled include, for example, a big prize opening solenoid (SOL) 42b and a general electric solenoid (SOL) 38b. The output processing includes outputting game data to an information collection terminal device (not shown) that collects game data in the gaming machine.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes command transmission processing for transmitting (outputting) the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 550, the payout control device 580, etc. (S704). 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 (S705), and subsequently uses a variation pattern random number for determining a variation pattern in the special diagram variation display game. Random number update processing 2 to be updated is executed (S706). In random number update processing 1 and random number update processing 2, in order to give randomness to various random numbers, the values of counters corresponding to various random numbers (big hit random number counter, hit random number counter, presentation determination random number counter, etc.) are incremented by one To do.

  After that, the game control device 500 executes a winning port switch / error monitoring process for monitoring various winning port switches and the like and monitoring errors such as unauthorized opening of the frame (S707). 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 (S708). The details of the special figure game process will be described later with reference to FIG. Subsequently, a general game process for performing a process related to the general map variable display game is executed (S709).

  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 (S710). 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 a detection signal from the magnetic sensor switch 39a or the vibration sensor switch 39b, and executes a magnetic error monitoring process for determining whether or not there is an abnormality (S711). 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 (S712).

  Then, the game control device 500 clears the interrupt request and declares the end of the interrupt (S713). Thereafter, the register temporarily saved in the process of S701 is restored (S714), the interrupt and timer interrupt by the prohibited external device are permitted (S715), 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 (S708) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special game process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

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

  When the special figure game process is started, the game control device 500 first executes a start switch monitoring process for monitoring a winning of the start port 1 switch 37d and the start port 2 switch 38d (S801).

  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 (S802). 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 (S803). The special figure game process timer is set to an initial value when each process (S809 to S815) to be branched according to a special figure game process number to be described later is executed. In the process of S803, the special figure game process timer is set. Decrease the value by 1. The value set as the initial value is a time value until the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is terminated. For example, the value is set in the special figure normal process (S809; special figure game process number “0”). As the value to be set, the time value during which the special symbol is variably displayed in the special figure variation display game is set. Then, when the value of the special figure game processing timer becomes 0, it is determined that the time is up.

  When the special game process timer has not expired (the result of S804 is “N”), the game control apparatus 500 executes the processes after S816.

  On the other hand, when the special game process timer expires (the result of S804 is “Y”), the game control device 500 refers to the special game sequence to be branched to the process corresponding to the special game process number. The branch table is set in the register (S805). Further, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired based on the table (S806). Then, the return address after the branch process ends is saved in the stack area (S807), and the process is branched according to the game process number (S808).

  When the game process number is “0” (the result of S808 is “0”), the game control apparatus 500 executes a special figure routine process (S809). 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.

  When the game process number is “1” (the result of S808 is “1”), the game control device 500 executes the special figure changing process (S810). In the special figure changing process, the stop display time of the identification information in the special figure changing display game, the setting of information necessary for performing the special figure display process, and the like are performed.

  When the game process number is “2” (the result of S808 is “2”), the game control device 500 executes the special figure display process (S811). 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.

  When the game process number is “3” (the result of S808 is “3”), the game control apparatus 500 executes the fanfare / inter-interval process (S812). In the fanfare / interval processing, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, and the like are performed.

  When the game process number is “4” (the result of S808 is “4”), the game control apparatus 500 executes a special winning opening opening process (S813). The processing during opening of the big prize opening is necessary to set an interval command if the big hit round is not the final round, while setting the command of the big hit end screen if the big round is the final round, or to perform the big prize opening remaining ball processing Set information.

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

  When the game process number is “5” (the result of S808 is “5”), the game control apparatus 500 executes the big winning opening remaining ball process (S814). In the winning ball remaining ball processing, when the big hit round is the final round, the time for the remaining ball in the big winning mouth to be discharged is set, or the information necessary to perform the big hit end processing is set Or

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

  When the game process number is “6” (the result of S808 is “6”), the game control device 500 executes a jackpot end process (S815). In the big hit end process, information necessary for performing the special figure routine process of S809 is set.

  After that, the game control device 500 prepares a table for controlling the variation of symbols in the special figure 1 display 51 (S816). Subsequently, the symbol fluctuation control process related to the special figure 1 display 51 is executed (S817).

  Furthermore, the game control device 500 prepares a table for controlling the variation of the symbols in the special figure 2 display 52 (S818). Subsequently, the symbol fluctuation control process related to the special figure 2 display 52 is executed (S819).

[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. 9 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 prepares a table for setting information on hold due to winning of a game ball in the first start winning port 37 (S901).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 executes a special-purpose start port switch common process that is executed in common when a game ball wins the first start winning port 37 or the second start winning port 38 (S902). 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 (the movable member 38a of the second start winning port 38) is operating, that is, the movable member 38a of the second start winning port 38 can win a game ball. It is checked whether or not it is open (S903). When the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (the result of S903 is “Y”), the processing after S906 is executed.

  On the other hand, when the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (the result of S903 is “N”), the game control device 500 determines whether the number of fraudulent winnings at the second start winning award 38 is equal to or greater than the fraud determination number. A check is made (S904), and it is determined whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determination (S905).

  The illegal winning award will be described in detail. The second start winning opening 38 cannot receive a game ball when the movable member 38a is closed, and can receive a game ball only when the movable member 38a is open. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, there is a high possibility that some abnormality or fraud has occurred, and when there is a game ball won in the closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. Then, in the processes of S904 and S905, it is determined whether or not the number of illegal winnings thus counted is equal to or greater than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value).

If the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (the result of S905 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 variation display game On the other hand, if the number of fraudulent winnings is less than the number of fraud determinations (the result of S905 is “N”), the game control device 500 causes the second start winning award 38 to end. A table for setting the hold information is prepared (S906), and the special chart start port switch common process is executed (S907). Thereafter, the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, the details of the special-purpose start port switch common process (S902, S907) in the start port switch monitoring process described above will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure 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 (S1001). , S1002). If no signal is input from the monitoring target start port switch (the result of S1002 is "N"), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when a signal is input from the monitored start port switch (the result of S1002 is “Y”), the game control device 500 sets the start port winning flag corresponding to the monitored start port switch to the RWM. Save to a predetermined area (S1003). Further, the extracted big hit random number is loaded into the hard random number latch register corresponding to the monitoring target start switch, and preparation for use in the subsequent processing is made (S1004).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 outputs information related to the number of times of winning at the start winning opening corresponding to the start opening switch to be monitored, that is, the number of times output to the management device outside the gaming machine 1 (starting opening The number of signal outputs) is loaded (S1005). 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 (S1006, S1007).

  When the start port signal output count does not overflow (the result of S1007 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 (S1008).

  After the processing of S1008 is completed or the number of times of start port signal output overflows (the result of S1007 is “Y”), the game control device 500 determines the update target special feature corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored. It is checked whether the figure holding (starting memory) number is less than the upper limit value (S1009, S1010).

  When the special figure hold number is less than the upper limit value (the result of S1010 is “Y”), the game control device 500 sets information corresponding to the winning detected by the start switch. Specifically, first, 1 is added to the number of special figure hold to be updated (for example, the number of special figure 1 hold) to update (S1011). Further, the address of the random number save area corresponding to the updated special figure hold number is calculated (S1012).

  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. More specifically, the game control device 500 first prepares a decoration special figure hold number command (MODE) for the monitored start port switch (S1013), and loads the jackpot symbol random number of the monitored start port switch. (A big hit symbol random number is extracted) (S1014). Further, a decoration special figure hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared (S1015). Then, a command setting process for setting the prepared special figure reservation number command is executed (S1016).

  Next, the game control device 500 saves the jackpot random number in the RWM random number save area (S1017), and further saves the corresponding jackpot symbol random number in the RWM random number save area (S1018). 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 (S1019). 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 (S1020). 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 (S1021). 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, the variation pattern random number 1 is a random number for selecting the reach system of the latter half of the variation, the variation pattern random number 2 is a random number for distributing the production from the reach system, and the variation pattern random number 3 is the first half. It is a random number for selecting the fluctuation of.

  Also, a variation pattern random number (variation pattern) for determining a variation pattern (including the execution time of the variation display game in the variation display without reach or various reach) in the special diagram variation display game (Special Fig. 1 or Fig. 2). 1 to 3) are updated by the game control program, unlike the one updated by the software of the random number generation circuit like the big hit 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 S1018, and uses the loaded value in the special figure hold information determination process described later. (S1022). Finally, a special figure hold information determination process, which is a prefetching process for determining the result related information (game result information) corresponding to the start memory, is executed before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on each start memory. (S1023), 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 S1010 is “N”), the game control device 500 checks whether or not the monitored start port switch is the start port 1 switch 37d. (S1030, S1031). When the monitoring target is the start port 1 switch 37d (the result of S1031 is “Y”), a decoration special figure hold number command (overflow command) is prepared (S1032), command setting processing is executed (S1033), The special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

  If the monitoring target is not the start port 1 switch 37d (the result of S1031 is “N”), the game control device 500 ends the special-purpose start port switch common process.

[Big hit type and distribution]
Next, an example of jackpot type and variation pattern in the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 11A is a table showing the types and distribution of jackpot symbols when the result of the special figure variation display game of the first embodiment of the present invention is a jackpot.

  The jackpot symbol numbers 1 to 3 according to the first embodiment of the present invention are set to 2R probability variation jackpot, 15R probability variation jackpot, and 15R normal jackpot in order. When the jackpot symbol number is 1 or 2, after the special game state is finished, the probability of a big hit in the special figure variation display game is high (probability change state). Furthermore, when the jackpot symbol number is 2, it will be in the ordinary power support state (easy winning state) from the end of the special gaming state until the next jackpot. When the jackpot symbol number is 3, the operation state of the movable member 38a provided in the second start winning port 38 is from the end of the special game state until the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times. It will be in the power transmission support state. That is, when the result of the special figure variation display game is 100 times consecutively off, the normal power support state is shifted to the normal state (non-winning easy state).

  The jackpot symbol numbers 1 to 3 are a special chart 1 variation display game executed based on a game ball won in the first start winning opening 37 when the special chart variation display game that is a big hit is a second game. The selected ratio differs depending on whether the game is a special figure 2 variable display game executed based on the game ball won in the start winning opening 38. When the result of the special figure 1 variable display game is a big hit, the ratio of selecting the jackpot symbol number 1 is 50%, and the ratio of selecting the jackpot symbol number 2 or 3 is 25%. When the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a big hit, the big hit symbol number 1 is not selected, the ratio of the big hit symbol number 2 being selected is 75%, and the big hit symbol number 3 is selected. The percentage is 25%.

  In this way, the big hit type allocation in the special figure 2 variable display game is set to increase the number of big hits that are 15 rounds and a high probability state, and the big hit type in the special figure 1 variable display game has 2 rounds of big hit. Set to increase. Thereby, the value of the jackpot by the special figure 2 fluctuation display game can be set higher than the jackpot by the special figure 1 fluctuation display game.

  Note that the types of big hits and the variation patterns described above are examples, and small hits may be provided in addition to big hits, and the number of distribution patterns may be increased.

  FIG. 11B is a variation pattern table according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 11B (a) is a variation pattern table at the time of big hit, and FIG. 11B (b) is a variation pattern table at the time of loss.

  In FIG. 11B, the variation pattern random number 1 for selecting the reach system of the latter half of the variation, and the reach system and the variation time corresponding to the random value are set.

  In FIG. 11B (a), four variation patterns of normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, and special 3 reach are set by the variation pattern random number 1. In reach production, the higher the reliability, the longer the variation time. Moreover, since FIG. 11B (a) is a variation pattern table at the time of a big hit, the corresponding random number value increases as the reach effect has higher reliability with respect to all random numbers.

  In FIG. 11B (b), the fluctuation pattern random number 1 sets five fluctuation patterns: no reach, normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, and special 3 reach. In reach production, the higher the reliability, the longer the variation time. Further, since FIG. 11B (b) is a fluctuation pattern table at the time of losing, most random numbers are used as a non-reach effect, and the corresponding random number value is smaller as the reach effect is more reliable.

  Note that a plurality of variation pattern tables may be prepared in consideration of the gaming state, the number of reserved start-up memories, and the like.

  Hereinafter, specific processing for the control by the effect control device 550 will be described.

[1st CPU main processing (production control device)]
Next, details of the main process executed by the effect control device 550 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of main processing executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  When the main process microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 starts execution of the main process, it first prohibits an interrupt (S1201). Next, the RAM 551a which is a work area is cleared to 0 (S1202). Then, CPU initialization processing is executed (S1203). Thereafter, initial values required for executing various processes are set in the RAM 551a (S1204), and random number initialization processing is executed (S1205). Subsequently, various interrupt timers for generating an interrupt at a predetermined timing (for example, 1 millisecond) are started (S1206). Then, interrupt is permitted (S1207).

  Here, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 clears the WDT (watchdog timer) (S1208). The WDT is activated in the CPU initialization process (S1203) described above, and monitors whether the CPU is operating normally. If the WDT is not cleared after a certain period, the WDT times out and the CPU is reset.

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 detects an operation signal of the first effect button 31 and the second effect button 32 by the player, and executes an effect button input process for performing a process according to the detected signal ( S1209). Details of the effect button input process will be described later with reference to FIG. Also, a game control command analysis process for specifying the game control command received from the game control device 500 is executed (S1210). In the game control command analysis process, it is determined whether or not the information set in the buffer 532a of the game control device 500 has been correctly received by interruption, and if it is received, command classification for subsequent scene control process is performed. .

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a test mode process (S1211). In the test mode process, an inspection command is received at the time of inspection at the time of shipment from the factory, and the display and the operation of the accessory are inspected. If display, sound, LED lighting, or the like is necessary, control is performed in the processing of S1215 to S1217 described later, and the processing ends when the inspection is completed and the power is turned off. The test mode process is executed when the CPU is inspected at the time of factory shipment.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a 1st scene control process for controlling a scene (display content) to be displayed on the display device 48 based on the control command analyzed in the game control command analysis process (S1210). (S1212). Details of the 1st scene control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a gaming machine error monitoring process for monitoring occurrence of abnormality in the gaming machine 1 (S1213). 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, predetermined processing such as setting of information for alarm sound notification is executed. Here, the control of actually turning on the game state LED 29 or generating an alarm sound from the speaker 20 is performed in the processing of S1215 to A1217 described later.

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes effect command editing processing for editing a command to be transmitted to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 (S1214). The command written in the register in the effect command editing process is output to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554.

  Further, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a sound control process for controlling the sound output from the speaker 30 (S1215). Further, a decoration control process for controlling decoration devices such as LEDs (board decoration device 10d, frame decoration device 18d) is executed (S1216), and further, an effect device such as an electric accessory driven by a motor and a solenoid or movable illumination. A motor / SOL control process for controlling (board effect device 10f, frame effect device 18f) is executed (S1217).

  Finally, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 executes a random number update process for updating the random number (S1218), and returns to the process of S1208. Thereafter, the processing from S1208 to S1218 is repeated.

[Direction button input processing]
Next, the effect button input process (S1209) in the main process (FIG. 12) executed by the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 will be described in detail. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the effect button input process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 confirms and determines whether it is the current effect button monitoring timing (S1301, S1302). The monitoring timing is a timing at which processing for confirming input to the switch 31a of the first effect button 31 and the switch 32a of the second effect button 32 is performed. The input confirmation may be performed every time this process is executed, or may be performed once every time this process is executed a predetermined number of times. ing.

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 ends the effect button input process as it is when the effect button monitoring timing is not reached (the result of S1302 is “N”).

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 checks the effect button switch 1 (S1303) when the effect button monitoring timing is reached (result of S1302 is “Y”), and the effect button switch 1 is turned on. It is determined whether or not (S1304).

  Here, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the effect button switch 1 corresponds to the effect button switch 31 a and detects that the player has pressed the first effect button 31. At this time, the production button switch 1 is turned on.

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 sets the effect button switch 1 ON flag when the effect button switch 1 (effect button switch 31a) is ON (result of S1304 is “Y”) (S1305). .

  On the other hand, when the production button switch 1 (production button switch 31a) is not on (result of S1304 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 clears the production button switch 1 on flag (S1306). Further, the effect button operation start flag 1 is also cleared (S1307).

  Thus, when the first effect button 31 is not pressed, it is necessary to clear the effect button switch 1 ON flag each time.

  The effect button switch-on flag is set when the effect button is pressed. For this reason, even when the game history is displayed on the screen by pressing the effect button, the effect button switch-on flag is set. Here, when the effect switch-on flag is not cleared when the effect button is not pressed, the set state when the game history is viewed continues forever. In this case, when the demonstration button switch-on flag is set to be off for a predetermined time or longer so that a customer waiting demo screen is generated, the time that should be demo counted is interrupted. In order to prevent such a problem, processing for clearing the effect button switch-on flag is executed.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 checks the effect button switch 2 (S1308) and determines whether or not the effect button switch 2 is turned on (S1309).

  Here, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the effect button switch 2 corresponds to the effect button switch 32a and detects that the player has pressed the second effect button 32. At this time, the production button switch 2 is turned on.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 sets the effect button switch 2 ON flag when the effect button switch 2 (effect button switch 32a) is ON (result of S1309 is “Y”) (S1310). ), The effect button input process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the production button switch 2 (production button switch 32a) is not on (result of S1309 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 clears the production button switch 2 on flag (S1311). Furthermore, the effect button operation start flag 2 is also cleared (S1312), and the effect button input process is terminated.

  Thus, in the effect button input process, it is confirmed whether or not the player has operated (input) the first effect button 31 or the second effect button 32. The effect button input process is one of the loop processes (S1208 to S1218) of the first main process (FIG. 12) described above, so that the input of the effect button can be confirmed repeatedly.

[2nd CPU main processing (production control device)]
Next, details of another main process executed by the effect control device 550 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of main processing executed by the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 of the effect control device 550 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  When the execution of the main process is started, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 first executes a CPU initialization process (S1401). Then, the RAM 554a which is a work area is cleared to 0 (S1402), and initial values necessary for executing various processes are set in the RAM 554a (S1403). Then, a VDP initialization process for initializing a graphic processor that performs image processing is executed (S1404). Next, various interrupts such as a V blank interrupt are permitted (S1405).

  Further, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 executes initialization processing of various control processes (S1406). In the initialization process of various control processes, initialization of variables used in each control process executed in a normal game process (S1411) described later is performed. For example, the background of the video displayed on the display device 48 is initialized, or the arrangement of symbols is initialized. Then, screen drawing of the display device 48 is permitted (S1407).

  Thereafter, the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 clears (initializes) the system cycle wait flag (S1408) and waits until the system cycle wait flag becomes 1 (S1409). The system cycle wait flag is set to 1 when a predetermined process is completed in the V blank interrupt process.

  When the system cycle wait flag becomes 1 (the result of S1409 is “Y”), the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 determines whether the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 is operating normally. (Watchdog timer) is cleared (S1410). When a predetermined time elapses without clearing the WDT, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 is reset. Then, a normal game process for executing a decoration special figure variation display game or displaying various images on the display device 48 is executed (S1411), and the process returns to S1408. Thereafter, the processing from S1408 to S1411 is repeated.

[Normal game processing (2nd CPU)]
Next, details of the base game process (S1411) in the main process (FIG. 14) described above will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the normal game process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 executes a received command check process for checking a command received by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 (S1501).

  Next, the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 executes 2nd scene control / display processing for preparing scene drawing in the first scene control processing (S1212) of the main processing executed by the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551. (S1502). Here, the 2nd scene control / display processing is executed for drawing a moving image in the production while background processing described later is executed for drawing a still image, and a notice character, etc. Set settings and display priority. And the background process which prepares the drawing of the background which does not move with a still image in an effect among the images displayed on the display apparatus 48 is performed (S1503).

  Subsequently, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 executes reel control / display processing for preparing drawing of a decorative special symbol to be variably displayed among images displayed on the display device 48 (S1504). Further, among the images displayed on the display device 48, a hold display process for preparing drawing of a hold display for displaying the start memory of each variable display game is executed (S1505).

  Further, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 executes the customer waiting demonstration process so that the customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed on the display device 48 when there is no starting memory number or when the variable display game is not played for a predetermined time. (S1506).

  Then, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 executes display system processing for actually displaying an image on the display device 48 (S1507). Then, the process ends, and the process returns to S1408 of the main process.

[1st scene control processing (1st CPU)]
Next, details of the first scene control process (S1212) in the main process (FIG. 12) described above will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the 1st scene control process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 determines whether or not it is in the test mode (S1601). The test mode is a mode that is executed when the CPU is inspected, such as at the time of factory shipment.

  When the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 is in the test mode (the result of S1601 is “Y”), the 1st scene control process is terminated.

  When the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 is not in the test mode (the result of S1601 is "N"), the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 has received a scene change command for changing the scene (all display contents) to be displayed on the display device 48. If the scene change command has not been received (the result of S1602 is “N”), the process proceeds to S1607 without executing S1603 to S1606. The scene change command is a command corresponding to the processing execution of S1608 to S1616 described later, and indicates, for example, a power-on command, a power failure recovery command, or the like.

  On the other hand, when receiving a scene change command (the result of S1602 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 acquires the game state to be updated, that is, the current game state (S1603). Then, it is determined whether or not the received scene change command is an effective command corresponding to the current gaming state transmitted from the gaming control device 500 and analyzed in the gaming control command analysis process (S1210) described above ( S1604).

  If the received scene change command is valid (the result of S1604 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 saves the received scene change command in the RAM 551a as the work area (S1605). ). Then, an effect request flag indicating that it is time to change the scene (display content) is set (S1606).

  If the received scene change command is not valid (the result of S1604 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 proceeds to the process of S1607 without executing the processes of S1605 and S1606.

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 branches to a process corresponding to the command identifier analyzed in the above-described game control command analysis process (S1210) (S1607).

  When the command identifier is set to “power-on command”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes power-on processing (S1608).

  If the command identifier is set to “power failure recovery command”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes power failure recovery processing other than the customer waiting processing described later (S1609).

  When the command identifier is set to “customer waiting demo command”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes the customer waiting process (S1610).

  When the command identifier is set to “variation pattern command”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes the variation processing (S1611). In the changing process, an effect based on the aforementioned effect button input process (FIG. 13) is set. The details of the changing process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the command identifier is set to “symbol stop command”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes symbol stop processing (S1612). When the input by the effect button operation is prohibited in the above-described process during the change, the effect button prohibition information is cleared in the symbol stop process.

  When the command identifier is set to “fanfare command”, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 executes fanfare processing (S1613).

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes the in-round processing when the command identifier is set to “large-open-release n-th command” (S1614). In the in-round processing, if the big hit round is not the final round, an interval command is set, while if it is the final round, information necessary for setting an ending command is set.

  When the command identifier is set to “interval command”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes interval processing (S1615).

  When the command identifier is set to “ENDING COMMAND”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes an ending process (S1616).

  After that, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 receives the hold command sent from the game control device 500 at the time of starting winning and the start of variation upon receiving the design command receiving process (S1617), and by the hold command A hold number command reception process for updating the hold number in the start memory is executed (S1618). Further, a prefetch command reception process (S1619) and a probability information command reception process (S1620) in which a value corresponding to the received probability information command is internally set and a background command is transmitted to the 2nd CPU are sequentially executed. The process ends.

[Fluctuation processing]
Next, details of the changing process (S1611) in the first scene control process (FIG. 16) will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the changing process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether or not there is an effect request flag (S1701). As described above, the effect request flag is set when the scene change command received by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 is a valid command in S1606 of the 1st scene control process. Therefore, when there is no production request flag (the result of S1701 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 displays the display content on the display device 48 as a part of a series of display effects. Then, it is determined whether to change the display contents according to whether or not the update timer is 0 (S1702).

  When the update timer is 0 (the result of S1702 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 transfers the data of the next scene set in the sequence table to shift to the next scene. The effect button related process is executed (S1703), and the changing process is terminated.

  When the update timer is not 0 (the result of S1702 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 continues the current display, so only the effect button related processing is executed (S1712) and is changing. The process ends.

  On the other hand, when there is an effect request flag (the result of S1701 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 is the timing to switch the entire display content displayed on the display device 48, and therefore the received scene change command Various processes are executed according to

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 clears the push button (PB) information (history) such as the first effect button 31 pressed by the player immediately before the end of the variable display game (S1704). Thereby, the operation in the previous variation display game does not affect the present variation display game. Then, an operation request for the movable body (community) is set and initialized (S1705).

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines the variation pattern corresponding to the scene change command based on the variation pattern information, the game state, and the effect information of the effect control device 550 transmitted from the game control device 500. Then, the variation pattern information setting process for setting the information of the variation pattern is executed (S1706).

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a random number seed initialization process for initializing the seed value of the random number for determining the production information so as not to cause the production (S1707).

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 starts and stops the change display in the decorative special figure change display game executed on the display device 48 in response to the change pattern set in S1706, and the character for the effect. A scene sequence table for managing the execution timing and display time of various displays such as display is set (S1708). The decorative special figure variation display game is executed in accordance with the set scene sequence table.

  Further, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a fluctuation count management process to manage the time reduction fluctuation count and the like (S1709), and sets the fluctuation time to determine the update timing of the scene update timer. A variation time setting process is executed (S1710).

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 clears the effect request flag because the setting corresponding to the scene change command is completed (S1711), executes the effect button related process (S1712), and ends the changing process. .

[Direction button related processing]
Next, the details of the effect button-related process (S1712) in the above-described changing process (FIG. 17) will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the effect button related processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 confirms the progress of the variable display game (S1801). Here, it is confirmed whether or not it is the production button operation possible period set in advance in the variation pattern set in S1706. The effect button operable period is set in the variation pattern information, for example, from the start of a few seconds after the start of the variation pattern until a predetermined time elapses.

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether or not it is currently the start timing of the effect button operable period (S1802). As described above, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the start of the variation pattern to the present matches the time set for the start of the effect button operable period.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 clears the effect button switch 1 on flag and the effect button switch 2 on flag when the start timing of the effect button operable period is reached (result of S1802 is “Y”) (S1803, S1804). Further, the effect button operation start flags 1 and 2 are set to ON (S1805, S1806). Then, the effect button related process is terminated.

  Here, the effect button switch 1 ON flag and the effect button switch 2 ON flag are cleared at the timing when the effect button can be operated (S1803, S1804). This is to prevent an operation before the operable period from being affected. The reason why the effect button operation start flag 1 and the effect button operation start flag 2 are set (S1805, S1806) is to detect the input of the effect button during the effect button operation possible period and the effect button monitoring timing. When the effect button monitoring is started in the effect button input process (S1209, FIG. 13) which is one of the loop processes of the first main process (FIG. 12), the process proceeds from S1301 → S1302 → S1303 → S1304 → S1306. The effect button operation start flag 1 set in S1805 is cleared (S1307). Similarly, with respect to the effect button switch 2, the process proceeds from S1308 to S1309 to S1311, and the effect button operation start flag 2 set in S1806 is cleared (S1312). In the subsequent effect button related processing, the processing proceeds from S1801 to S1802 to S1807.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether or not the production button operation start flag 1 or 2 is on, when it is not the start timing of the production button operation possible period (result of S1802 is “N”). (S1807). If the production button operation start flag 1 or 2 is not on (the result of S1807 is “N”), that is, if the above-described processing of S1307 or S1312 has been executed, the production button can be operated. It is determined whether or not (S1808).

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes the effect button determination process (S1809) and performs the effect button related process when the effect button operation is possible (the result of S1808 is “Y”). finish. Details of the effect button determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551, when the production button operation start flag 1 or 2 is on (result of S1807 is “Y”), or when the production button operation is not possible (S1808). The result is “N”), and the effect button related process is terminated without executing the effect button determination process.

  In addition, if the result notification of the variation display game by the production button operation is out of date, the player will be discouraged if the result is announced early in the beginning of the variation display game. It is better to set it at the end of the display game.

  Even if the deterministic result notification is not performed immediately before the start of the variable display game and the ambiguous (not deterministic) result notification is made, the stage button operable period can be set in the first half. Good.

[Direction button judgment processing]
Next, the details of the effect button determination process (S1809) in the effect button related process (FIG. 18) will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the effect button determination process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the first embodiment of the present invention, when the second effect button 32 that always notifies the result of the variable display game is pressed in one variable display game, the subsequent first effect button 31 and second The operation of the effect button 32 is invalid. Further, when the first effect button 31 is pressed, the subsequent operation of the second effect button 32 becomes invalid. The operation of the first effect button 31 is effective any number of times until the set upper limit number of times until the second effect button 32 is pressed.

  Here, the upper limit number may be set according to the execution pattern of the variable display game, or may be set according to the gaming state, the number of starting memories, the execution status of other notices, It may be determined randomly by random numbers or the like.

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 checks the effect button operation all prohibition information to determine whether or not all effect button operations are prohibited (S1901), and determines whether or not all effect button operations are prohibited. (S1902).

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 ends the effect button determination process when all operations of the effect buttons are prohibited (the result of S1902 is “Y”).

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 confirms the effect button input information (S1903) when all operations of the effect buttons are not prohibited (result of S1902 is “N”), It is determined whether or not there is an input from the effect button 32 (S1904). When there is an input from the second effect button 32 (the result of S1904 is “Y”), the process proceeds to S1911 and subsequent steps. When there is no input from the second effect button 32 (the result of S1904 is “N”), it is determined whether there is an input from the first effect button 31 (S1905).

  When there is an input from the first effect button 31 (the result of S1905 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 clears the effect button switch 1 on flag and the effect button switch 2 on flag (S1906). , S1907).

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 sets a normal effect type distribution table (S1908), and sets a normal effect type from the table and various information such as symbol information and reach effect information (S1909).

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 sets prohibition information so that the operation of the second effect button 32 becomes invalid (S1910), and ends the effect button determination process.

  As described above, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 executes the processes of S1908 and S1909 described above, so that the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 performs a normal effect on the display device 48 in the running variable display game. Can be displayed (first notification executing means).

  In addition, when there is no input from the first effect button 31 (the result of S1905 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 does not operate the first effect button 31 and the second effect button 32. Therefore, the effect button determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when there is an input from the second effect button 32 (the result of S1904 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 confirms the operation prohibition information of the second effect button 32 (S1910). Then, it is determined whether or not the operation of the second effect button 32 is prohibited (S1912).

  When the operation of the second effect button 32 is prohibited (the result of S1912 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 ends the effect button determination process.

  When the operation of the second effect button 32 is not prohibited (the result of S1912 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 clears the effect button switch 2 on flag and the effect button switch 1 on flag ( S1913, S1914).

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether or not the fluctuation display game result is a big hit (S1915).

  When the result of the variable display game is a big hit (the result of S1915 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 sets a big hit occurrence notification type distribution table (S1916), and the table and the design. A jackpot occurrence notification type is set from various information such as information and reach production information (S1917). Since the second effect button 32 has been operated, the effect button operation all prohibition information is set in order to prohibit the subsequent operation of the effect button (S1919), and the effect button determination process ends.

  If the result of the variable display game is not a big hit (the result of S1915 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 sets the display of the notice of occurrence of occurrence (S1918), and performs all of the effect button operations. After the prohibition information is set (S1919), the effect button determination process is terminated. In the case of detachment, there is no need to display.

  As described above, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 executes the processes of S1916 to S1918 described above, whereby the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 is derived in the variable display game being executed in the display device 48. The result (big hit or miss) can be notified to the player (second notification executing means).

  As described above, the operation of the second effect button 32 is prioritized by detecting the input of the second effect button 32 before the input of the first effect button 31. Thereby, the player can obtain many opportunities to receive the result notification of the variable display game by operating the second effect button 32.

  In addition, it is also possible to display the set effect after operating the effect button a predetermined number of times after setting the effect type by inputting the effect button. Further, it may be determined as appropriate whether or not the operation is to be effective by detecting a case where the other effect button is pressed while one effect button is pressed or a long press of the effect button.

[Distribution table]
FIG. 20 is a distribution table of the normal effects and jackpot occurrence notification types according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 20A is a normal effect distribution table used in S1908 described above. FIG. 20B is a jackpot occurrence notification type distribution table used in S1916 described above.

  In FIG. 20A, when the result of the variable display game is out of order, the reliability of the display content displayed on the display device 48 is increased as the reliability of the reach effect is higher. That is, display content A is used for non-reach and normal reach, display content B is used for special 1 reach and special 2 reach, and display content C is used for special 3 reach. Here, the possibility (reliability) that the special result mode is derived increases in the order of display content A <display content B <display content C. The display content A may include display content of a plurality of patterns (a1, a2,...) Instead of one pattern.

  If the result of the variable display game is a big hit, one of the display contents A, B, and C is set. Here, the ratio of selecting the display content C with high reliability out of all display content may be increased. Moreover, according to the reliability of reach production, for example, the ratio of the display content C may be higher in the special 3 reach than in the special 1 reach.

  Based on the display content as described above, the player is notified that the reliability is higher than normal (first notification).

  In FIG. 20B, four types of methods for notifying that the result of the variable display game is a big hit are provided. Each notification type is set at a rate of 25%. In the notification type 1, the player is notified of the big hit by turning on the internal lamps of the decorative member 9 and the internal lamps of the lighting unit 11 (first movable illumination 13 and second movable illumination 14) as notification lamps. In the notification type 2, the player is notified of the jackpot by emitting a notification sound from the speaker 30 (second notification). In the notification type 3, the player is notified of the jackpot by adding the lighting of the notification lamp and the notification sound. In the notification type 4, the player is notified of the occurrence of a big hit by displaying a premier image on the display device 48, for example, an effect D that can be seen only when the second effect button 32 is pressed.

[Screen transition when the result of the fluctuation display game is out of place]
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of screen transition when the result of the variable display game is out of place in the first embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 21A is a screen immediately before the start of the variable display game. In the center of the screen, the result of the special symbol in the previous variable display game is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 21 (B) is a screen on which a special symbol is fluctuating when the present fluctuation display game is started. When a predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable display game, the effect button operable period is started, and characters “PUSH” prompting the operation of the effect button are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

  FIGS. 21C1 and 21D1 are screen transitions when the first effect button 31 is first operated.

  FIG. 21 (C1) is a screen in which the display content A is displayed under the special symbol based on the normal effect distribution table of FIG. 20 (A) described above because the player has pressed the first effect button 31. is there. At this time, the result of the variable display game is out of place, and the reach effect is no reach or normal reach.

  FIG. 21 (D1) is a screen when the player presses the first effect button 31 again. Since the display content when the result of the variable display game is out of place is determined by the reach effect, the display at this time remains the display content A.

  Here, for example, the display content A roughly indicates the type of the notice group. In FIG. 21 (D1), when the player presses the first effect button 31 again, the notice content group is displayed as the notice group of the display contents A. The notice to which it belongs may be changed (from a1 to a2 etc.).

  It should be noted that the display content may be changed from A to B in accordance with the number of times the first effect button 31 is operated during one variation display game.

  FIGS. 21C2 and 21D2 show screen transitions when the second effect button 32 is first operated.

  FIG. 21 (C2) is a screen for notifying the result of the variable display game because the player has pressed the second effect button 32. Here, since the result of the variation display game is out of order, the characters “out of” are displayed under the special symbol in variation. This display disappears after a predetermined time.

  It should be noted that the display may be turned off when the number of operations of the player's second effect button 32 reaches a predetermined number, not the predetermined time.

  Accordingly, a risk is set for operating the second effect button 32 (if the second effect button 32 is operated in a variable display game that is out of place, a predetermined operation is required to turn off the “out”) display. Can be interesting.

  FIG. 21 (D2) is a screen when the player presses the effect button again. Here, once the second effect button 32 is pressed, the subsequent effect button operations are invalidated. For this reason, even if the player presses the first effect button 31 or the second effect button 32, nothing is displayed on the screen.

[Screen transition when the result of the variable display game is a big hit]
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of screen transition when the result of the variable display game is a big hit in the first embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 22A shows a screen immediately before the start of the variable display game. In the center of the screen, the result of the special symbol in the previous variable display game is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 22 (B) is a screen on which the current variation display game is started and the special symbols are varied. When a predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable display game, the effect button operable period is started, and characters “PUSH” prompting the operation of the effect button are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

  FIGS. 22C1 and 22D1 are screen transitions when the first effect button 31 is first operated.

  FIG. 22 (C1) is a screen in which the display content A is displayed below the special symbol based on the normal effect distribution table of FIG. 20 (A) described above because the player presses the first effect button 31. is there. At this time, the result of the variable display game is a big hit, and the rate at which one of the display contents A to C is selected differs depending on the reach effect.

  FIG. 22 (D1) is a screen when the player presses the first effect button 31 again. As the display contents when the result of the variable display game is a big hit, one of the display contents A to C is selected at a different selection ratio depending on the reach effect. At this time, the display content C is selected and displayed at the bottom of the screen.

  22 (C2) and (D2) are screen transitions when the second effect button 32 is first operated.

  FIG. 22 (C2) is a screen for notifying the result of the variable display game because the player has pressed the second effect button 32. Here, since the result of the variable display game is a big hit, the premier image is displayed under the special symbol being changed. This display disappears after a predetermined time.

  When the premier image is displayed, the player may further operate the second effect button 32 so that it does not disappear after a predetermined time.

  This is because, for example, when a player tries to shoot a premier image using a mobile phone with a camera function or the like, if the display time of the premier image is too short, the shooting timing may be missed. is there.

  Therefore, when the player further operates the second effect button 32 when the premier image is displayed, the premier image may be displayed for a longer time than usual.

  FIG. 22 (D2) is a screen when the player presses the effect button again. Here, once the second effect button 32 is pressed, the subsequent effect button operations are invalidated. For this reason, even if the player presses the first effect button 31 or the second effect button 32, nothing is displayed on the screen.

〔Time chart〕
Next, FIG. 23 is a time chart showing the timing of the effect button operation and effect in the first embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 23A is a time chart when the first effect button 31 is first operated and the result of the variable display game is out of date. This corresponds to FIG. 21 (A) → (B) → (C1) → (D1).

  In FIG. 23A, when the variable display game is started and the predetermined time has elapsed, the effect button can be operated. At this time, the display device 48 displays a screen prompting the operation of the effect button. Then, during this effect button operable period, the effect button switch 1 ON flag is set when the player presses the first effect button 31. Thereafter, the display content of the normal effect is set based on the normal effect type distribution table, and the notification effect is executed.

  While the first notification effect is being executed, the first effect button operable period ends. Then, the second effect button operable period begins, and a screen that prompts the user to operate the effect button is displayed on the display device 48. At this time, even if the player presses the second effect button 32, the operation is invalidated by the processing of S1910. Therefore, even if the effect button switch 2 ON flag is set, the corresponding effect is not executed.

  Next, when the player presses the first effect button 31, as in the first time, the effect button switch 1 ON flag is set, the display content of the normal effect is set based on the normal effect type distribution table, and the notification effect Is executed.

  FIG. 23B is a time chart when the second effect button 32 is first operated. This corresponds to FIG. 22 described above.

  In FIG. 23 (B), when the variable display game is started and the predetermined period has elapsed, the effect button can be operated. At this time, the display device 48 displays a screen prompting the operation of the effect button. Then, the effect button switch 2 ON flag is set when the player presses the second effect button 32 during this effect button operation possible period. Thereafter, when the result of the variable display game is a big hit, the big hit notification effect is executed based on the big hit occurrence notification type distribution table. In addition, when the result of the variable display game is out of date, the out-of-game notification effect is executed. In the case of detachment, there is no particular need for display.

  Then, once the second effect button 32 is operated, the subsequent effect button operations are invalidated. Therefore, even if the first effect button 31 is pressed and the effect button switch 1 off flag is set, it becomes invalid and corresponds. The production is not displayed.

  Furthermore, even during the second stage of the effect button operation possible period, both the first effect button 31 and the second effect button 32 remain disabled, so the first effect button 31 is pressed and the effect button switch 1 off flag is displayed. Even if is set, it becomes invalid and the corresponding effect is not displayed. Also, at this time, the screen for prompting the operation of the production buttons should be displayed in the same way as the first time since the period of the production buttons can be operated. Do not show.

[Effect of the first embodiment]
As described above, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the player can win the normal effect button for notifying that the result of the variable display game is likely to be a big hit and the result of the variable display game being a big hit. It is possible to select which one of the premier effect buttons for notifying that the operation is to be performed according to one's preference, so that the desired effect display can be enjoyed. In addition, since the player actively operates the effect button so as to achieve his / her favorite effect, the willingness to operate does not decrease.

  In the variable display game, if the normal effect button is operated first, the operation of the premium effect button becomes invalid, and the player cannot know the result of the variable display game. For this reason, it is important to select an effect button to be operated first, which increases risk and tension, so that the willingness to operate increases and the fun of the game also increases.

  Furthermore, in a single variable display game, the big hit occurrence notification by operating the premier effect button is only once. For this reason, the big hit occurrence notification becomes an important and valuable high-value notification, and the feeling of tension in the operation of the premier effect button increases.

  Further, the operation of the normal effect button is invalidated by the operation of the premium effect button, and the normal effect is not executed until the variable display game is stopped. For this reason, a risk is given to the operation of the premier effect button, and the interest in selecting the effect button increases.

  Also, the types of premier effects executed by operating the premier effect buttons include effects limited to the operations of the premier effect buttons. For this reason, the value of the jackpot occurrence notification by the operation of the premier effect button increases. In addition, since the types of productions increase, the interest of the game is further improved.

(Second Embodiment)
In the first embodiment of the present invention, the number of operations of the first effect button 31 and the second effect button 32 is not considered in the effect. However, in the second embodiment of the present invention, the second effect button 32 is used. A player who has a large number of operations of the player analyzes that he prefers a simple performance, and reflects the analysis result in the performance.

  Hereinafter, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, with reference to FIG. 24 to FIG. 26, the changing process in the second embodiment will be described.

[Fluctuation processing]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the changing process according to the second embodiment of this invention. In addition, about the process common to 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol as FIG. 17 is allocated and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  When the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 has an effect request flag (the result of S1701 is “Y”) and switches the entire display content displayed on the display device 48, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 performs various processes according to the received scene change command. Processing (S1704 to S1712) is executed. Further, in the second embodiment, after the random number seed initialization process (S1707), the effect button operation analysis process is executed (S2401), and the change set in S1706 is substituted for the setting of the scene sequence table in S1708. A scene sequence table corresponding to the pattern and the result button operation analysis result of S2401 is set (S2402).

[Direction button operation analysis processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the effect button operation analysis process (S2401) of the above-described changing process (FIG. 24) will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the effect button operation analysis process according to the second embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 confirms the number of operations of the second effect button 32 (S2501), and determines whether or not the number of operations is a predetermined number or more (S2502).

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 confirms the number of operations of the first effect button 31 when the number of operations of the second effect button 32 is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (the result of S2502 is “Y”). (S2503).

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 compares the number of operations of the first effect button 31 with the number of operations of the second effect button 32 (S2504), and the number of operations of the second effect button 32 is the first effect. It is determined whether or not the number of operations of the button 31 is greater than the number of operations (S2505).

  The main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551, when the number of operations of the second effect button 32 is greater than the number of operations of the first effect button 31 (the result of S2505 is “Y”), the prior effect execution determination table. B is set (S2506), and the effect button operation analysis process is terminated.

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551, when the number of operations of the second effect button 32 is less than the predetermined number (the result of S2502 is “N”), or the number of operations of the second effect button 32 is predetermined. If the number of operations is equal to or greater than the number of operations of the first effect button 31 (the result of S2505 is “N”), the prior effect execution determination table A is set (S2507), and the effect button operation analysis process is terminated.

  Here, the number of operations of the effect button is reset when the result of the variable display game is a big hit.

  Thus, in the second embodiment, the pre-reading effect is changed to a simple effect for a player who has a large number of operations of the second effect button 32.

[Preliminary performance execution determination table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 26, a prefetch effect table set in the above-described effect button operation analysis process (FIG. 25) will be described. FIG. 26 is an example of a prior performance execution determination table according to the second embodiment of this invention.

  FIG. 26A shows a prior performance execution determination table A in which a normal prior performance execution probability is set.

  The probability of executing the pre-production (prefetching production) varies depending on the symbol information and the reach production. When the result of the variable display game is out of sync, the higher the reliability of the reach effect, the higher the prior effect execution probability. Specifically, in the case of no reach and normal reach, the execution probability is 1%. In the case of special 1 reach and special 2 reach, the execution probability is 20%. In the case of special 3 reach, the execution probability is 30%.

  Further, when the result of the variable display game is a big hit, the pre-effect is executed with a probability of 30% regardless of the type of the reach effect.

  FIG. 26B is a prior performance execution determination table B in which the prior performance execution probability is set so as to provide a simple performance.

  The probability of executing the pre-production is an execution probability of 0.5% in the case of non-reach and normal reach when the result of the variable display game is out of place, and in the case of special 1 reach and special 2 reach 5%, even with a special 3 reach, an execution probability of 10%. Thus, a lower probability than the above-mentioned table A is set.

  In addition, when the result of the variable display game is a big hit, the prior effect is executed with a high probability of 70%, while the execution probability in the above-described table A is 30%.

  As described above, according to the preliminary performance execution determination table B, the probability that the preliminary performance is executed with respect to the start memory that is a big hit is high, and the probability that the preliminary effect is executed with respect to the start memory that is out of place is low. For this reason, when the color of the start memory displayed on hold as a pre-production is changed or the background is switched, a big hit is made with a high probability. Thereby, it is possible to provide an easy-to-understand advance effect for a player who prefers a simple effect. As a simple effect, the display content on the display device 48 may be changed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 27, a process for counting the number of operations of the effect button described above will be described.

[Direction button judgment processing]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the effect button determination process according to the second embodiment of this invention. In addition, about the process common to 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol as FIG. 19 is allocated and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the second embodiment, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 does not input the second effect button 32 but inputs the first effect button 31 (the result of S1904 → S1905 is “Y”). ), 1 is added to the number of first effect button operations (S2701). If there is an input from the second effect button 32 and the operation of the second effect button is not prohibited at this time (the result of S1904 → 1912 is “N”), the second effect button operation count is incremented by 1 ( S2702).

[Effects of Second Embodiment]
As described above, according to the second embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to determine the player's preference for the production, and the preference is reflected in the production, so that the player feels bothered by the production. There is no. Therefore, an entertaining game can be provided.

  Further, the player who actively operates the second effect button 32 determines that he prefers a simple effect, changes the execution probability of the prefetch effect, lowers the frequency of the prefetch effect, and executes the prefetch effect at the time of the big hit. Increase the frequency. As a result, when the pre-reading effect is executed, a big hit is made with a high probability, so that the pre-reading effect is simple and easy to understand, and the player does not feel bothered by the effect.

  Since these effect changes are performed according to the number of times the player operates the effect buttons, the player actively operates the effect buttons so as to achieve an effect that suits his / her preference. Therefore, the player's willingness to operate is not reduced.

(Third embodiment)
In the first and second embodiments of the present invention, the player can recognize that the first effect button 31 is a normal effect button and the second effect button 32 is a premier effect button (a jackpot notification button). However, in the third embodiment of the present invention, the player cannot recognize the role of each effect button in advance. And which effect button is the premier effect button changes according to the game situation. Further, in the second embodiment of the present invention, the prior performance execution determination table is set according to the number of operations of the jackpot occurrence notification button that is effective, but in the third embodiment of the present invention. The prior performance execution determination table is set in accordance with the ratio of the number of operations of the jackpot occurrence notification button to the number of times the jackpot occurrence notification button is set.

  Hereinafter, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, with reference to FIG. 28 to FIG. 30, the role setting of the effect button in the third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[Direction button related processing]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the effect button-related process according to the third embodiment of this invention. In addition, about the process common to 2nd Embodiment, the same code | symbol as FIG. 18 is allocated and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the third embodiment, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 starts S1803 to S1806 when the variable display game is started and the effect button operable period is started (result of S1802 is “Y”). After the flag process, an effect button setting process for determining the role of the effect button is executed (S2801). Details of the effect button setting process will be described later.

  Further, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 confirms the effect button setting information saved in S2801 when the effect button operation is possible (result of S1808 is “Y”) (S2802).

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether or not the first effect button 31 is set to the normal effect button (S2803).

  When the first effect button 31 is set to the normal effect button (the result of S2803 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes the effect button determination process 1 (S2804). The contents of the effect button determination process 1 are the same as the effect button determination process (FIG. 19) in the first and second embodiments.

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 does not set the first effect button 31 as the normal effect button, that is, when the first effect button 31 is set as the premium effect button (the result of S2803 indicates “ N "), the effect button determination process 2 is executed (S2805). The content of the effect button determination process 2 is the process content obtained by switching the first effect button and the second effect button in the effect button determination process (FIG. 19) in the first and second embodiments.

[Direction button setting process]
Subsequently, the effect button setting process (S2801) of the effect button related process (FIG. 28) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of effect button setting processing according to the third embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 acquires and prepares the variation pattern information of the variation display game to be started (S2901).

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 sets a jackpot occurrence notification button selection table for performing a premiere effect (S2902), and uses the variation pattern information and the jackpot occurrence notification button selection table as a first effect button for the jackpot occurrence notification button. Either 31 or the second effect button 32 is selected (S2903).

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether or not the first effect button 31 is selected as the jackpot occurrence notification button (S2904).

  When the first effect button 31 is selected as the jackpot occurrence notification button (the result of S2904 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 sets the first effect button 31 as the jackpot occurrence notification button. The first production button setting information is saved (S2905). Further, by clearing the second effect button setting information (S2906), setting overlap is prevented.

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 adds 1 to the number of times of setting the first effect button in which the first effect button 31 is set to the big hit occurrence notification button (S2907), and the setting of the effect button as a whole is further performed. The number of effect button settings performed is also incremented by 1 (S2911), and the effect button setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the first effect button 31 is not selected as the jackpot occurrence notification button (the result of S2904 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines that the second effect button 32 is the jackpot occurrence notification button. The second effect button setting information that has been set to is saved (S2908). Also, the first effect button setting information is cleared (S2909).

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 adds 1 to the number of times of setting the second effect button in which the second effect button 32 is set to the big hit occurrence notification button (S2910), and further, the effect button is set as a whole. The number of effect button settings performed is also incremented by 1 (S2911), and the effect button setting process is terminated.

[Big Bonus Notification Button Selection Table]
Next, a table for selecting a jackpot occurrence notification button will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is an example of a jackpot occurrence notification button selection table according to the third embodiment of this invention.

  FIG. 30A is a table in the case where the big hit occurrence notification button is set according to the reach effect of the fluctuation pattern, and is the big hit occurrence notification button selection table 1.

  According to FIG. 30A, when the reach effect is no reach, normal reach or special 3 reach, the first effect button 31 becomes a big hit occurrence notification button, and when the reach effect is special 1 reach or special 2 reach, the second effect The button 32 becomes a jackpot occurrence notification button.

  FIG. 30B is a table in the case where the big hit occurrence notification button is set according to the reach effect of the variation pattern and the number of big hits of the day, and is the big hit occurrence notification button selection table 2.

  According to FIG. 30B, when the reach effect is normal reach, special 1 reach, or special 2 reach, the jackpot notification button is set as in FIG. 30A regardless of the number of jackpots, but there is no reach. Alternatively, in the case of special 3 reach, the big hit occurrence notification button is set as the first effect button 31 or the second effect button 32 depending on the number of big hits.

  Specifically, when the number of jackpots is less than five, a jackpot occurrence notification button is set in the same manner as in FIG. When the number of jackpots is 5 times or more and less than 10 times, the reach effect is “no reach”, and when the special 1 reach or special 2 reach is reached, the jackpot generation notification button is set to the second effect button 32. In the case of normal reach or special 3 reach, a big hit occurrence notification button is set as the first effect button 31. When the number of jackpots is 10 or more, the jackpot notification button is set to the first stage button 31 when the reach presentation is no reach or normal reach, and the jackpot notification button when the special 1 reach, special 2 reach or special 3 reach Is set to the second effect button 32.

  In FIGS. 30A and 30B, the jackpot occurrence notification button in the predetermined information is determined to be the first effect button 31 or the second effect button 32. For example, the first effect button 31 is selected. Probabilities may be set in a table.

  Also, the jackpot occurrence notification button selection table may be set according to the date of the business day or the day of the week. In the above-described effect button setting process (FIG. 29), the setting ratio of each effect button to the total number of effect button settings can be calculated by the processes of S2907, S2910, and S2911. For example, which effect button is likely to be selected as a jackpot occurrence notification button depending on the date is set internally, and the player is notified in advance of an effect button that has a high probability of being selected as the day jackpot occurrence notification button. Thus, the player can compare the current setting rate of each effect button calculated in S3105, which will be described later, and be notified in S3106, and determine which effect button should be operated thereafter. .

[Direction button operation analysis processing]
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 31, the effect button operation analysis process in the third embodiment will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the effect button operation analysis process according to the third embodiment of the present invention. In addition, about the process common to 2nd Embodiment, the same code | symbol as FIG. 25 is allocated and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the third embodiment, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 confirms the set number of times that the first effect button 31 is set to the jackpot occurrence notification button (S3101). Next, the set number of times that the second effect button 32 is set to the jackpot occurrence notification button is confirmed (S3102). Further, the number of times that one of the effect buttons is set as the big hit occurrence notification button is confirmed (S3103).

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 calculates the setting rate of each effect button (S3104), and executes display setting for notifying the calculated setting rate (S3105). The notification rate of the set rate may be any time.

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 confirms the number of times that the player has operated the effect button set as the big hit occurrence notification button (S3106). Then, the big hit occurrence notification button selection rate is calculated by dividing the number of production button settings confirmed in S3103 by the number of big hit occurrence notification button operations confirmed in S3106, so that the big hit occurrence notification button selection rate is displayed. (S3107). The selection timing may be displayed at any time.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether or not the jackpot occurrence notification button selection rate calculated in S3107 is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (S3108).

  Here, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551, when the jackpot occurrence notification button selection rate is equal to or higher than a predetermined value (the result of S3108 is “Y”), the pre-stage effect execution determination table B for the premier effect (FIG. 26). (B)) is set. When the big hit occurrence notification button selection rate is less than the predetermined value (the result of S3108 is “N”), the preliminary effect execution determination table A (FIG. 26A) for normal effect is set.

[Screen transition example]
FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of screen transition when the result of the variable display game is out of place in the third embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 32A shows a screen immediately before the start of the variable display game. In the center of the screen, the result of the special symbol in the previous variable display game is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 32 (B) is a screen on which the current variation display game is started and the special symbol is varied. When a predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable display game, the effect button operable period is started, and characters “PUSH” prompting the operation of the effect button are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

  FIG. 32 (C1) is a screen when the player operates the normal effect button, and the display content A is displayed under the special symbol based on the normal effect distribution table of FIG. 20 (A) described above. . In addition, in order to notify the player that the display content A this time is displayed by operating the normal performance button, “Normal notice” is displayed on the special symbol.

  FIG. 32 (C2) is a screen when the player operates the jackpot occurrence notification button, and “displaced” is displayed under the special symbol. In addition, in order to notify the player that the current display has been displayed by operating the jackpot occurrence notification button, the message “This is a jackpot notification notice” is displayed on the special symbol.

[Effect of the third embodiment]
As described above, according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the first effect button 31 or the second effect button 32 is set to the jackpot occurrence notification button according to the game situation. When the player operates the first effect button 31 or the second effect button 32, the player operates the effect button in a state where it is not possible to clearly determine which effect button is the big hit occurrence notification button. For this reason, the player operates the effect button in expectation that the role of the operated effect button is as expected, so that the interest of the game is enhanced. Further, since the player can have a sense of expectation for the operation of the effect button, the player's willingness to operate is not reduced.

  Further, after the player operates the effect button, the display device 48 informs whether the operated effect button is a normal effect button or a big hit occurrence notification button. For this reason, the player can answer whether or not the role of the operated effect button is as predicted even when there is no corresponding effect display. Presuming the role of the production button is also a game, so that the interest of the game is enhanced and the player's willingness to operate is not reduced.

  In addition, when the effect button that becomes the jackpot generation notification button is determined according to the type of reach display of the variable display game, the player can see which reach button of the jackpot generation notification button by looking at the reach display of the variable display game. Can be easily guessed. For this reason, the player can perform an effect button operation according to his / her preference, and can reflect the player's preference on the effect display by considering the number of operations as in the second embodiment. .

  Furthermore, since the prior performance execution determination table is set according to the ratio of the number of operations of the jackpot occurrence notification button to the number of times of setting the jackpot occurrence notification button, the number of operations of the jackpot occurrence notification button is set as in the second embodiment. A simple look-ahead effect can be provided to many players, and the player does not feel bothered by the effect.

(Modification of production button)
In the first to third embodiments of the present invention, two effect buttons are provided, a normal effect is executed when one effect button is pressed, and a premier effect (a big hit occurrence notification is issued) when the other effect button is pressed. ), But is not limited to this.

  It is also possible to distinguish between the execution of the normal effect and the execution of the premier effect according to the player's operation mode by providing one effect button. By providing a plurality of sensors on one effect button, the pressing direction (up, down, etc.) can be detected, so execution of the normal effect or execution of the premium effect may be determined according to the pressing direction.

  Moreover, the operation mode to be detected is not limited to the presence / absence of the operation of pressing the effect button or the pressing direction, but may be an operation speed, a specific operation rhythm, a continuous operation time, and the number of operations.

  In the first to third embodiments of the present invention, the effect buttons for the normal effect and the premier effect have the same operable (valid) period, but the normal effect is not limited to the one-variable display game. If the operation of the production button for the premiere operation exceeds a predetermined number of times, the operation of the production button for the premier production may become effective, or the operation mode detected differs from the case of the normal production. You may make it alert | report to the player the operation method which acquires execution of production.

  Further, as long as the player can operate with one hand, the operation of the other effect button may be validated while one effect button is being operated.

  Furthermore, in the first to third embodiments of the present invention, once the effect button for the premier effect is operated during the one-variable display game, the subsequent operation of the effect button is invalidated. After the confirmation is notified, the operation of the effect button may be validated for the normal effect. Thereby, even after the result of the variable display game is found, it is possible to enjoy the normal effect using the effect button.

  Further, in the third embodiment of the present invention, it is not possible to distinguish between an effect button for a normal effect and an effect button for a premier effect. In such a case, the normal performance is executed against the player's will, and the player may feel stress and lose his willingness to operate. Therefore, if the number of times of the gaze effect that causes the player to expect from the pre-reading effect and the result of the variable display game is out of reach the predetermined number of times, only the effect button for the premier effect is enabled for a predetermined period. It may be. Thereby, a player's stress can be reduced and a player does not lose the willingness to operate.

  Further, in the first to third embodiments of the present invention, the player detects an operation of pressing the effect button, and a button type to be pressed down is provided as the operation means. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A non-contact sensor type that is sensed by rotating a jog, operating a lever, or holding a hand may be used. In particular, the non-contact sensor type operation means provided in a predetermined area of the game area 10a (for example, the stage part 46a in the center case 46, the periphery of the stage part 46a, or the upper part of the display device 48) has a special feeling to the player. give. In this case, by providing one sensor on the stage part 46a and providing the other sensor on the upper part of the display device 48, the player changes the posture and operates, and the interest is further enhanced.

  The operation means for the normal effect and the operation means for the premier effect may be different types of operation means, such as executing the normal effect by detecting the operation of the effect button and executing the premium effect by detecting the operation of the sensor.

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

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

Claims (3)

A variable display device capable of executing a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on winning of a game ball in a start winning area provided in the game area,
In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous for a player when the result of stopping the variable display game is a special result determined in advance,
First operating means having first detecting means for receiving an operation input from a player;
A second operation means having a second detection means for receiving an operation input from a player;
Notification content control means for controlling notification for assisting the progress of the variable display game;
With
The notification content control means includes
Said first operating means is operated, when the operation input from the player is detected by the first detecting means, a first notification selectable display contents in accordance with the reach demonstration performed in at least the variable display games First notification executing means for executing;
It said second operating means is operated, when the operation input from the player is detected by said second detection means, notifiable second notification that the stop result of the variable display running game is a special result Second notification executing means for executing
I have a,
In a predetermined variable display game in which a plurality of operable periods for receiving operation inputs from a player are set, the first operating means is operated in a first operable period, and the first operating unit is operated in a second operable period. When the two operation means are operated , the gaming machine is characterized in that the operation by the second operation means in the second operable period is invalidated and the second notification by the second notification execution means is not executed . The gaming machine according to claim 1, either one of said first operation means and the second operating means, characterized in that the non-contact type of operation means provided in a predetermined area. Start storage means for extracting determination information relating to execution of the variable display game based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area and storing it as start storage of the variable display game;
Pre-determination means for determining the determination information of the start memory stored in the start storage means before executing the variable display game based on the start memory;
Pre-notification means for notifying the player in advance at a predetermined frequency that the special result is derived based on the pre-determination result of the pre-determination means;
Further comprising
The auxiliary notification execution means includes second notification execution number counting means for counting the number of times of execution of the second notification,
The advance notification means increases the execution frequency of the advance notification more than usual when the number of executions of the second notification counted by the second notification execution number counting means reaches a predetermined number. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a prior notification execution frequency setting unit that is set to “ 1” .

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