JP5604713B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display device that displays a variable display game that changes a plurality of identification information, and an effect control unit that performs display control of the variable display device, and the result of the variable display game is a special result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player in the event of an accident.

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a gaming machine. In this pachinko machine, the fluctuation of the symbol (identification information) is normally stopped, but the launching device is driven by the player's operation, and the game ball launched by the launching device is provided in the game area If a winning is made in the mouth, the variation display device performs a variation of the symbol for a predetermined time on the basis of the detection of the special figure operation switch provided in the starting port, and then stops the symbol for a predetermined time, thereby allowing the player to perform a variation display game. In addition, the player may recognize the result of determining whether or not he / she is successful, and when a specific stop result (special result) is generated, a special game state (big hit) advantageous to the player is generated and the winning ball is paid out.

  In the above pachinko machine, in order to enhance the interest of the variable display game, various effects that change the display pattern are made by changing the change time of the pattern or by introducing a special character. . For example, such effects include reach announcement effects that indicate the occurrence of a reach condition, reach effects that are performed when entering the reach state, and jackpot notification effects that indicate the occurrence of a big hit. By doing so, the interest of the variable display game is enhanced. In addition, when the production is diversified as described above, there is a problem that it becomes difficult to grasp the entire contents of the game, but for example, when a reach state is created in a variable display game, in the reach state A gaming machine has been proposed in which a transition path of a display mode is displayed as a tree diagram so that the entire game state can be easily grasped (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2001-346902 A

By the way, in the pachinko machine performance in the variable display game as described above has become a wide variety, even in the case where the same Starring unloading is executed, the result of the game in response to the announcement attraction that was performed in the previous There is also a very different thing, the player has become interested so for the content of the announcement attraction that has been executed.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of post grasp the kind of announcement attraction that is executed.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention described in claim 1
A variation display device that displays a variation display game that varies a plurality of identification information, an effect control unit that performs display control of the variation display device, and a game control unit that comprehensively controls the game ,
In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result,
A start-winning storage means capable of extracting a predetermined random number in response to a winning of a game ball in the start-up winning area, and storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a start memory serving as a right to execute the variable display game;
Prior result determination means for determining a predetermined random number stored as start memory in the start winning storage means before execution of the variable display game based on the start memory;
With
The effect control means,
The results of the previous SL variable display games and can perform any of the announcement attraction plural types suggesting reliability indicating the degree of possibility that a special result above,
Before SL plurality of types of announcement attraction, and displays the announcement attraction list can recognize the type of the executed informational display on the variable display device,
When the specific start memory determined that the predetermined result is derived by the prior result determination means is generated, the notice effect list is displayed in the variable display game based on the start memory stored before the specific start memory. Is not displayed .

According to the invention described in claim 1, the type of announcement attraction that is executed to be able to be confirmed after the fact, can properly grasp the game situation during execution of the variable display game.
Therefore, by appropriately grasping the game situation, it becomes easier to guess the result of the variable display game, and the interest of the variable display game can be improved.
In addition, when a specific start memory determined that a predetermined result is derived by the prior result determination means is generated, a notice effect list is displayed in the variable display game based on the start memory stored before the specific start memory. It can be prevented from displaying. Thereby, for example, when a specific start memory having a very high reliability of the jackpot is generated, no expectation is wasted on a variable display game based on a low start expectation memory stored before the specific start memory. Can be.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
The plural kinds of prediction effect Shin Yoriyukido, and includes a reliability storage means for storing the reliability information about the signal Yoriyukido when 2 or more informational display is performed in combination,
The production control means includes
The reliability information is extracted from the reliability storage means, and displaying the signal Yoriyukido that corresponds to the informational display on the variable display device corresponding to the advance notification effect that appears as the announcement attraction List .

According to the invention described in claim 2, since the degree of reliability corresponding to the notice effect displayed as the notice effect list can be displayed on the variable display device by the effect control means, the user is unaccustomed to the variable display game in the gaming machine. Even a simple player can appropriately grasp the game situation in which a big hit is likely to occur, and the interest of the variable display game can be improved.

According to the present invention, the informational display, which is executed will be able to check, it is possible to properly grasp the game situation during execution of the variable display games, improve the interest of the variable display games Will be able to.

It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure start port switch common process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure pending | holding information determination processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure normal process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 1 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 2 fluctuation | variation start processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a latter half fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 1st main processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 1st scene control processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 2nd main processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a normal game process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a customer waiting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process during a fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fluctuation pattern information setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a notice display process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an operation button input process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the notification effect which generate | occur | produces in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the notification effect which generate | occur | produces in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the notification effect which generate | occur | produces in this embodiment. It is a table which shows the kind of notice production which occurs in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the reliability of each notification effect which generate | occur | produces in this embodiment, and the reliability when each notification effect is performed combining. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a selection screen when selecting the notification effect which a player wants to display as a notification effect list. It is a figure explaining a series of display control processing contents when displaying a notice effect list. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a notice effect list. It is a figure which shows the other example of a display of a notice effect list. 12 is a flowchart for explaining a notice display process in a gaming machine of Modification 1; 10 is a flowchart for explaining an operation button input process in a gaming machine according to Modification 2; It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the notification effect list in the game machine of the modification 2. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the notice effect list | wrist in the game machine of the modification 3. 12 is a flowchart for explaining a notice display process in a gaming machine according to Modification 4; It is a flowchart for demonstrating prefetch command reception processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the notification effect list in the game machine of the modification 4. 12 is a flowchart for explaining a notice display process in a gaming machine according to a modification of Modification 4.

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

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

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

  In addition, at the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launcher, and game balls paid out from a ball payout device provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 flow out. There are provided a dish tray outlet 22, a lower dish 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state in which the upper dish 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of a ball striking device, and the like. Further, an effect button 25 and a selection button 29 having an operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player are provided on the upper edge of the upper plate 21. Further, a key 26 for opening and locking the front frame 12 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.

  In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device directs the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. And fire. In addition, when the player operates the effect button 25 or the selection button 29, an effect (in which the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) in the display device 41 (see FIG. 2)). Etc.) can be performed. Further, on the front surface of the glass frame 15 above the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 27 that is operated when a player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a prepaid card to be discharged from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28 for operating the balance, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided.

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

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

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

  On the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided. Three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40. In each of the general winning ports 35,..., Winning port switches 35a to 35n (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered each of the general winning ports 35 are arranged.

  Also, below the center case 40 is provided a start winning opening 36 (first start winning opening) for giving a start condition for the special figure changing display game, and immediately below it is opened in a reverse “C” shape. In addition, a normal variation winning device (general power) 37 (starting winning device) having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting the game ball into a state in which the game ball can easily flow and having a second starting winning port is provided. .

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The universal display displays the fact that the light is changing by blinking the lamp during the change. When the game result is “out of”, for example, the lamp is turned off, and when the game result is “hit”, the lamp is turned on to display the game result.

  The special figure 1 holding indicator displays the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) among the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36 which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 indicator 51. Specifically, when the number of hold is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the number of hold is “1”, only lamp 1 is turned on. 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. When the number of holdings is “4”, 4 is set. All the lamps 1 to 4 are turned on. The special figure 2 hold indicator displays the starting memory number (= hold number) of the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37), which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52, as the special figure 1 hold indicator. Display in the same way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game balls won in the start winning opening 36 are detected as start winning balls of the first special figure variable display game, and are stored as a first start memory up to four, and the game balls won in the normal variable winning device 37. Is detected as a start winning ball of the second special figure variation display game, and is stored as a second start memory up to four. In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted. Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special figure start memory is displayed on the storage display section (not shown in FIG. 1 hold display, special figure 2 hold display) for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50 and the center case 40. Is also displayed as a decorative special figure start memory display (display unit) 41b.

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

  For example, in the decorative special figure variation display game in the display device 41, the decoration special symbol (identification information) composed of the numbers and the like described above is first displayed in the left variation display area (first special symbol), and the right variation display area (second special display). In each of the symbols) and the middle variation display area (third special symbol), each symbol is displayed in a varying manner (high-speed variation) at a speed that is difficult to identify. Then, the symbols that have changed after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped in the order of the left variation display region, the right variation display region, and the middle variation display region, and stopped in each of the left variation display region, the right variation display region, and the middle variation display region. This is done by displaying the result of the special figure variation display game by the stop result mode constituted by the displayed identification information. In addition, the display device 41 performs a variable display game with a decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of special figure starting memories, and various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed to improve interest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The backup power supply unit 420 can be composed of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly, the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is held even during a power failure or after the power is shut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops below 17V, for example, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. In addition, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the power is turned on or the power is restored.

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

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

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

  In addition, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the production contents, and the presence or absence of the reach state. The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. The variation pattern table includes a loss variation pattern table selected when the result is out of order, a big hit variation pattern table selected when the result is appropriate, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include a second half variation pattern table and a first half variation pattern table.

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

  Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. This reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (reliability is different). As a reach effect, normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), Special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and Premier reach are set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premier reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

  The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device, thereby playing the gaming machine. 10 overall control is performed. Although not shown, the game microcomputer 111 is a jackpot determining random number for the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol, a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game (various reach and reach). A random number generation circuit for generating a variation pattern random number for determining a variation display game in a variation display with no change), a random number for determining a hit of a normal variation display game, and the like from the oscillation circuit 113 Based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal), a clock generator is provided that generates a timer interrupt signal for a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A and a clock that gives the update timing of the random number generation circuit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the effect control device 300 includes an effect button switch 25 a built in the effect button 25 provided on the front frame 12, a selection button switch 29 a built in the selection button 29, and a motor in the board effect device 44. A switch input circuit 336 for detecting the on / off state of the effect motor switch 44a for detecting the initial position of the display and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the upper speaker 19a provided on the front frame 12 are driven. An amplifier circuit 337a composed of an audio power amplifier and the like, and an amplifier circuit 337b for driving the lower speaker 19b provided on the front frame 12 are provided.

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

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

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

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

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

  Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 and generates a special gaming state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a win. To perform the process. In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A performs control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special winning opening by, for example, opening the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b. . Then, either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined openable time (for example, 25 seconds or 0.5 seconds) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening. Opening the grand prize opening until such a condition is achieved is defined as one round, and a control (cycle game) is performed in which this is repeated (repeated) 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.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state as a gaming state after the special gaming state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. This high probability state is a state in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. Moreover, even if it becomes a high probability state based on the result aspect of any of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure Both of the variable display games are in a high probability state.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short time state as a game state after the special game state is ended based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this short time state, the normal variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are controlled to be in the short time operation state, and the normal variation winning device per unit time is compared to the case where the normal variation winning device 37 is in the normal operation state. The opening time of 37 is controlled so as to be substantially increased.

  For example, in the short-time state, it is possible to control the execution time of the above-described normal map change display game (the normal map change time) to be the second change display time shorter than the first change display time (for example, 10,000 ms is 600 ms). Further, in the short-time state, it is possible to control so that the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map change display game becomes a second stop time (for example, 704 ms) shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 ms). It is. Further, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning game 37 is released as a result of the normal fluctuation display game being won, the first opening time (for example, 300 ms) in which the opening time (normal power release time) is the normal state. It is possible to control so that the second opening time is longer (for example, 1400 ms). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 (number of times of opening of the general electric power) is not equal to the first number of times of opening for one time with respect to the result of one hit of the normal figure changing display game. It is possible to set the second number of times of opening a plurality of times (for example, 4 times). In the short time state, it is possible to set the probability of being a hit result of the normal-variable display game (normal probability) to a higher probability than the normal probability (low probability) in the normal operation state.

  In the short-time state, the normal variation winning device 37 is in an open state by changing any one or more of the normal time fluctuation time, the normal time stop time, the number of normal power releases, the normal power release time, and the normal figure probability. Make the conversion time longer than usual. Further, the high probability state and the short time state can be generated independently, and both can be generated simultaneously or only one can be generated. In the following description and drawings, the time reduction state may be referred to as a general power support or support, or a state conversion extended state.

  Hereinafter, control of the gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. The control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes main processing shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 7 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 5, an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) is first performed to set a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs. Step S2), a stack pointer setting process for setting 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 (Step S3), an interrupt mode setting process for setting an interrupt processing mode (Step S3) S4) is performed.

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

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply device 400 is turned on (step S9). If it is determined that the initialization switch is off (step S9; No), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data (step S10). (Step S11; Yes), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data (Step S12). Next, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S13; Yes), the checksum of the predetermined area in the RWM is calculated (step S14), and the calculated checksum and the checksum at the time of power interruption are calculated. Compare (step S15) and determine whether they match (step S16). And when it corresponds (step S16; Yes), it transfers to step S17 of FIG. 6, and performs the process at the time of recovering normally from a power failure.

  When the initialization switch is determined to be on (step S9; Yes), or when it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S11; No or step S13; No), the checksum Is determined to be not normal (step S16; No), the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG. 6 to perform initialization processing.

  In step S17 of FIG. 6, all the power failure inspection areas are cleared, the checksum area is cleared (step S18), and the area related to error and fraud monitoring is reset (step S19). Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S20). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S20; No), steps S21 and S22 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S23.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, the timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111A, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 7 is started.

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

  Next, a command transmission process (step S54), a random number update process 1 (step S55), and a random number update process 2 (step S56) is performed. Thereafter, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a... 35n, and the count switch 38a. A prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S57) is performed to determine whether the front frame or the glass frame is open. Also, a special figure game process (step S58) for performing a process related to the special figure variable display game and a general figure game process (step S59) for performing a process related to the general map variable display game are performed.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the special figure game process, first, a start switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and a special feature based on the winning is obtained. Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance. The details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step A16), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A17) which concerns on the special figure 1 indicator 51 is performed. And after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A18), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A19) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; No), the process proceeds to step A16, and the subsequent processes are performed.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the first start port (start winning prize port 36) (step A111), the special drawing start port switch common process (Step A112) is performed. The details of the special figure start port switch common process in step A112 will be described later together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A117.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the special drawing start port switch common process, first, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, an input is made to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a, etc.). Is checked (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch is saved (step A203), and then the monitoring is performed. The big hit random number extracted is loaded into the target hard random number latch register and prepared (step A204).

  Subsequently, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, information regarding the number of winnings to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) is sent to the management device outside the gaming machine 10. On the other hand, the number of times output (start port signal output number) is loaded (step A205). Then, the number of start port signal outputs is updated (+1), and it is checked whether or not the number of start port signal outputs overflows (step A206), and the number of start port signal outputs does not overflow (step A207; No). If determined, the updated value is saved in the RWM start port signal output count area (step A208), and the process proceeds to step A209. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A207 that the start port signal output count overflows (step A207; Yes), the process proceeds to step A209.

  Then, in step A209, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the update target special figure holding corresponding to the monitored start port switch (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a, etc.) is held (start memory). It is checked whether or not the number is less than the upper limit value (step A209), and processing for determining whether or not the special figure holding number is less than the upper limit value (step A210) is performed.

  If it is determined in step A210 that the number of special figure hold is less than the upper limit (step A210; Yes), a process for updating (+1) the number of special figure hold to be updated (for example, the special figure 1 hold number) ( Step A215) is performed. After preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command (MODE) of the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A216). Then, a decoration special figure hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared (step A217), and a command setting process (step A218) is performed. Subsequently, a process of calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the special figure hold number (step A219) is performed, and the big hit random number is saved in the big hit random number save area of the RWM (step A220).

  Next, the big hit symbol random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step A221), and saved in the big hit symbol random number saving area of the RWM (step A222). Next, the corresponding variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are extracted and saved in the save area of each random number of the RWM (steps A223, A224, A225). Then, the special figure hold information determination process (step A226) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A210 that the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (step A210; No), it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch according to step A202 is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. (Step A211), if it is determined that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is (Step A212; Yes), a decoration special figure hold number command (overflow command) is prepared (Step A213), and command setting processing (Step A214) ) To complete the special figure start port switch common process. On the other hand, when it is determined in step A212 that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is not input (step A212; No), the special drawing start port switch common process is terminated.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A226) in the above-described start port switch common process will be described. The special figure hold information determination process is a look-ahead process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

  As shown in FIG. 11, first, it is checked whether or not the conditions for executing the pre-reading effect are satisfied (step A231). If not satisfied (step A232; No), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. . Moreover, when satisfy | filling (step A232; Yes), the process regarding the following prefetch effect is performed.

  Here, the case where the condition for executing the pre-reading effect is satisfied is a case where the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common process is the input of the start port 2 switch 37a. In addition, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special figure start port switch common processing is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a, the open extension function of the normal variable winning device 37 is not in operation, that is, the time is shortened. This is a case where it is not in a state, and a case where it is not in a big hit (special game state).

In the process related to the prefetch effect performed when the conditions for executing the prefetch effect are satisfied (step A232; Yes), first, whether or not the big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value or not is a big hit. A big hit determination process (step A233) is performed to determine. If the determination result is a big hit (step A234; Yes), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target start-up switch is set (step A235), the big hit symbol random number is checked and the corresponding big hit information table is checked. Is acquired and set (step A236). Thereafter, the symbol information is acquired from the set information table, and the process of saving in the symbol information (work) area is performed (step A238).
On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit (step A234; No), a loss information table is set (step A237), symbol information is acquired from the set information table, and saved in the symbol information (work) area ( Step A238) is performed.

  After obtaining the symbol information from the set information table and performing the process of saving in the symbol information (work) area (step A238), the start opening prize design symbol command is obtained from the set information table and the start opening prize is received. The effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area of the RWM (step A239). Next, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, after preparing the start port winning flag of the start port switch to be monitored (step A240), the target start port winning effect command setting table is prepared (step A240). Step A241). And the special figure information setting process (step A242) which sets the special figure information set regarding the start port of the said monitoring object is performed.

  Subsequently, after performing the second half variation pattern setting process (step A243) for setting the second half variation pattern among the variation modes in the special figure variation display game, the variation pattern setting process (step A243) for setting the variation aspect of the special figure variation display game ( Step A244) is performed.

  Then, a start opening prize command command (MODE) corresponding to the first half variation number of the set variation pattern is calculated and prepared (step A245), and the second half variation number value is prepared as a start opening prize effect command (ACTION). (Step A246), command setting processing (Step A247) is performed. Subsequently, a start opening winning effect command command is loaded and prepared from the winning effect symbol command area (step A248), a command setting process (step A249) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 12, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is checked whether or not the second special figure holding number (second starting memory number) is 0 (step A301). When it is determined that the second special figure hold number is 0 (step A302; Yes), it is checked whether or not the first start memory number (first special figure hold number) is 0 (step A303). If it is determined that the number of first special figure hold is 0 (step A304; Yes), it is checked whether the customer waiting demo has already started (step A305), and the customer waiting demo has not started. That is, if it is determined that the process has not been started (step A306; No), a process of saving the customer waiting demo flag in the customer waiting demo flag area is performed (step A307).

  Subsequently, a customer waiting demonstration command is prepared (step A308), a command setting process (step A309) is performed, and the process proceeds to the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A310). On the other hand, if it is determined in step A306 that the customer waiting demo has already started (step A306; Yes), the customer waiting demo flag is already saved in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A307), and the customer waiting demo command is also sent. Since preparation (step A308) and command setting processing (step A309) are also executed, special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A310) is performed without performing these processes, and the special figure normal process is terminated. . In the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A310), a process for setting a process number “0” related to the special figure normal process, a flag (big prize fraud monitoring information) defining a special prize mouth fraud monitoring period, etc. Do.

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

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

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

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A313) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, first, whether or not the first special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. The big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the big hit flag 1 is set (step A321).

Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A322) related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (first special figure stop symbol), the special figure 1 stop symbol number (first special figure stop symbol number) Is saved in the output data area of the test signal (step A323).
Next, after the stop symbol pattern information (symbol information) set in the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process is loaded, the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A324).

Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A325), and the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A326).
Next, a table (for special figure 1) for setting information regarding the fluctuation pattern of the special figure change display game is prepared (step A327), and special figure information setting processing (step A328) for setting special figure information is performed.
Next, among the variation modes in the first special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A329) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation pattern for setting the variation aspect of the first special figure variation display game. A setting process (step A330) is performed.

Subsequently, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A331) for setting the fluctuation start information of the first special figure is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended.
Here, in the change start information setting process (step A331), a change pattern command including information on the change pattern of the special figure change display game, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop pattern pattern information related to the decoration special figure change display game, A decoration special figure 1 hold number command (decoration special figure hold number command) related to the decoration special figure start storage display displayed on the display device 41 is prepared. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game, and is similar to the above-described special figure 1 fluctuation start process. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, first, a big hit flag 2 setting process for setting shift information and big hit information to the big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is a big hit. (Step A341) is performed.

Then, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A342) related to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (second special figure stop symbol), the special figure 2 stop symbol number (second special figure stop symbol number) Is saved in the output data area of the test signal (step A343).
Next, after the stop symbol pattern information (symbol information) set in the special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process is loaded, the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for RWM work (step A344).

Next, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A345), and the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A346).
Next, a table (for special figure 2) for setting information regarding the fluctuation pattern of the special figure change display game is prepared (step A347), and special figure information setting processing (step A348) for setting special figure information is performed.
Next, among the variation modes in the second special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A349) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation pattern for setting the variation aspect of the second special figure variation display game. A setting process (step A350) is performed.

Subsequently, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A351) for setting the fluctuation start information of the second special figure is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is ended.
Here, in the change start information setting process (step A351), a change pattern command including information on the change pattern of the special figure change display game, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop pattern pattern information related to the decoration special figure change display game, A decoration special figure 2 hold number command (decoration special figure hold number command) related to the decoration special figure start storage display displayed on the display device 41 is prepared. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

[Special figure display processing]
Next, details of the special figure display process (step A11) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, in the special figure display process, first, the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is loaded (step A361), and the RWM big hit flag 2 is loaded. Processing for clearing the area (step A362) is performed.

Next, the loaded jackpot flag 2 is checked (step A363), and if it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot (step A364; Yes), processing for clearing the RWM jackpot flag1 area (step A370) is performed. A signal relating to the start of the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) of the two-variable display game is saved in the test signal output data area (step A371), and the process proceeds to step A372.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A364 that the big hit flag 2 is not a big hit (step A364; No), the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 variation start process is loaded. (Step A365), a process of clearing the RWM big hit flag 1 region (Step A366) is performed. Subsequently, the loaded jackpot flag 1 is checked (step A367), and if it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot (step A368; Yes), a signal related to the start of the jackpot (special chart one jackpot) of the special figure 1 variable display game is given. The test signal output data area is saved (step A369), and the process proceeds to step A372.

  Next, in step A372, processing for setting the round number upper limit value table (step A372) is performed. Next, the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit area of the RWM (step A373). Subsequently, a round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A374).

  Next, a probability information command at the time of low probability in which the probability of the hit result in the normal variation display game and the special variation display game is a normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared (step A375), and command setting is performed. Processing (step A376) is performed. Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information is prepared (step A377), and command setting processing (step A378) is performed. After that, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information related to the decoration special figure variation display game is loaded from the special decoration command area of the RWM, prepared (step A379), and command setting processing (step A380) is performed. .

  Next, after saving the signal corresponding to the probability state of the winning result in the winning prize opening information and the normal figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A381), A jackpot fanfare time corresponding to the big prize opening information is set (step A382), and the jackpot fanfare time is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A383). Thereafter, after resetting the prize winning portion illegal winning number area (step A384), the illegal winning period fraud monitoring period flag area is saved (step A385). Then, fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1 (step A386) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A368 that the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (step A368; No), the process proceeds to step A387 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not there is (step A387).
When it is determined in step A387 that the normal variation winning device 37 is not a short time (step A387; No), a special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A393) for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process. To complete the special figure display process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step A387 that the normal variation winning device 37 is in the short time (step A387; Yes), a process (step A388) is performed to update the time fluctuation number (-1) (step A388). It is determined whether or not it is 0 (step A389).

If it is determined in step A389 that the number of short-time fluctuations is not 0 (step A389; No), special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A393) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A389 that the number of short-time fluctuations is 0 (step A389; Yes), that is, when the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is completed, A probability information command at the time-short-time end of the variable winning device 37 is prepared (step A390), and a command setting process (step A391) is performed. Then, the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (at the end of the short time) (step A392) is performed, and the special figure displaying process is terminated.

[Second half fluctuation pattern setting process]
Next, details of the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (steps A329 and A349) in the above-described special figure 1 fluctuation start process and special figure 2 fluctuation start process will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, in the latter half variation pattern setting process, first, the address of the variation group selection table corresponding to the variation group selection table pointer is calculated and prepared (step A401).

  Then, it is checked whether the symbol information (for work) is out of symbol information (step A402). If it is not out of symbol information (step A403; No), the variable pattern random number 1 is loaded from the target area and prepared. (Step A406). If it is out-of-order symbol information (step A403; Yes), the latter-half variation group information is loaded from the target latter-half variation group information area (step A404). Further, an address corresponding to the latter half fluctuation group information is additionally calculated and prepared as a fluctuation group selection table (step A405), and the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is loaded from the target area and prepared (step A406). As a result, the variation pattern selection table can be made different depending on whether it is a big hit or not.

  Thereafter, a 2-byte sorting process (step A407) is performed, and the address of the latter half variation selection table obtained as a result of the sorting is acquired and prepared (step A408). Next, the fluctuation pattern random number 2 is loaded and prepared from the target area (step A409), and a sorting process (step A410) is performed to obtain the latter half fluctuation number obtained as a result of the sorting (step A411). Thereafter, the latter half variation number is saved in the target latter variation number area (step A412), and the latter half variation pattern setting process is terminated.

[Variation pattern setting process]
Next, the details of the variation pattern setting process (steps A330 and A350) in the above-described special figure 1 fluctuation start process and special figure 2 fluctuation start process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 18, in the variation pattern setting process, first, the first-half variation group information is loaded from the target first-half variation group information area (step A421).

  Next, the address of the first-half variable group table corresponding to the first-half variable group information is calculated (step A422). Subsequently, the second half variation number is loaded from the target area (step A423).

  Next, an address corresponding to the latter half variation number is calculated using the calculated table (step A424). Subsequently, it is checked whether or not the latter half variation number is a variation number without reach (step A425), and it is determined whether or not the latter half variation number is a variation number without reach (step A426).

When it is determined in step A426 that the number is a variation without reach (step A426; Yes), the first half variation information 1 is loaded from the target first half variation information 1 area (step A427), and the process proceeds to step A429.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A426 that the number is not a reachless variation number (step A426; No), the first half variation information 2 is loaded from the target first half variation information 2 area (step A428), and the process proceeds to step A429. .

  Next, an address corresponding to the first half variation information is calculated using the calculated table (step A429). Then, the address of the first half variation selection table is acquired from the calculated address and prepared (step A430).

  Next, the fluctuation pattern random number 3 is loaded from the target area and prepared (step A431). Next, a distribution process (step A432) is executed. Then, the first-half variation number obtained as a result of the assignment specifying the first-half variation number is acquired, prepared (step A433), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

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

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

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step B18), and operation button input processing (step B18) for creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect button 25 and the selection button 29 B19) is performed. And the effect selection process (step B20) which selects the notice effect displayed as a notice effect list (after-mentioned) is performed, and a game control command analysis process (step B21) is performed after that. In this game control command analysis process (step B21), it is determined whether or not a command related to a game transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 has been correctly received. Processing to classify commands for processing.

  Next, a test mode process (step B22) that is a process related to a test mode for testing the display device 41, the decoration device, the rendering device, and the like is performed. When the test mode is set by the test mode process (step B22), the subsequent game-related processes are not performed. However, in the test mode, when performing display on the display device 41, output of sound from the speaker, light emission of the LED of the decoration device, operation of the effect device, etc., control is performed in a process for controlling these. Note that the test mode ends when the gaming machine is powered off.

  And the 1st scene control process (step B23) regarding control of the effect of a game is performed. Details of the first scene control process (step B23) will be described later. Next, based on an error notification command transmitted from the game control device 100 when an error occurs in the gaming machine, a gaming machine error monitoring process (step B24) for performing a corresponding notification is performed. In addition, the display on the display device 41 for performing the corresponding notification, the sound output from the speaker, the light emission of the LED of the decoration device, the operation of the effect device, and the like are controlled in a process for controlling these.

  Thereafter, an effect command editing process (step B25) for editing a command to be output to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 is performed, and a sound control process for controlling the sound output from the speakers (upper speaker 19a and lower speaker 19b). (Step B26) is performed. Next, a decoration control process for controlling the LEDs of the panel decoration device 42 and the frame decoration device 18 (step B27), and a motor / SOL control process for controlling the motors and solenoids of the board effect device 44 and the frame effect device 45 (step) B28) is performed. And the random number update process (step B29) which updates the random number which determines the detail of the fluctuation | variation aspect of a decoration special figure change display game is performed, and it returns to the process (step B18) which clears WDT.

[1st scene control processing]
FIG. 20 shows the 1st scene control process (step B23) in the 1st main process shown in FIG. In this 1st scene control process, first, it is determined whether or not the test mode is in effect (step B31). If the test mode is in effect (step B31; Yes), the 1st scene control process is terminated. When the test mode is not being executed (step B31; No), it is determined whether a scene change command has been received (step B32).

  The scene change commands are various commands relating to games transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300. When this scene change command is received (step B32; Yes), the game state to be updated (current game state) is acquired (step B33), and it is determined whether the command is a valid command (step B34). In determining whether the command is valid (step B34), it is determined whether the received scene change command is valid for the acquired current gaming state. If the command is valid (step B34; Yes), the received command is saved (step B35), an effect request flag is set (step B36), and a branch process based on the command identifier of the received command (step B37). )I do.

  On the other hand, when the scene change command has not been received (step B32; No) or when it is not a valid command (step B34; No), branch processing (step B37) based on the command identifier of the received command is performed. In this case, a branch is performed based on the identifier of the command that was most recently valid.

  In the branch process based on the command identifier (step B37), a process to be executed is selected based on the received command. When a power-on command is received, a power-on process (step B38) for performing a process necessary when the power is turned on is performed. When a power failure recovery command is received, a power failure recovery (other than waiting for a customer) process (step B39) is performed for performing processing necessary at the time of power failure recovery. When a customer waiting demo command is received, a customer waiting process (step B40) for performing processing related to the display of the customer waiting demo is performed.

  When a variation pattern command is received, a variation processing (step B41) for performing processing relating to the execution of the decoration special diagram variation display game is performed. In the changing process (step B41), information necessary for playing the decorative special figure changing display game is set. In the setting of information necessary for playing this decoration special figure variation display game, for example, production based on information (such as whether it is a big hit or variation pattern information) included in the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control device 100 ( Set the production pattern and production time. Further, when the variation time of the special figure variation display game is ended, the variation display of the identification information in the decoration special figure variation display game is stopped, the stop display time is set, and the like.

  When a fanfare command is received, a fanfare process (step B42), which is a process related to the start of the special game state or the specific game state, is performed. In addition, when the large entry / release n-th command is received, an in-round process (step B43) which is a process related to a round game is performed. When an interval command is received, an interval process (step B44) that is a process related to an interval between rounds is performed. When an ending command is received, an ending process (step B45), which is a process related to the end of the special game state or the specific game state, is performed.

  After performing each of the above-described processes selected by the branch process based on the command identifier (step B37), a process based on a command that is not immediately reflected in the video is performed. As this process, first, a symbol command reception process (step B46) for performing a process based on a decoration special symbol command including information related to a stop symbol of the special symbol variable display game is performed, and a pending number command ( A hold number command reception process (step B47) is performed for performing processing based on the special figure 1 hold number command and the special figure 2 hold number command.

  Further, a prefetch command (start opening prize effect command, winning effect symbol command) including a result of a prefetching process for determining the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory in advance before the execution of the special figure variation display game is used. A prefetch command reception process (step B48) for performing a process based on the above is performed.

  Thereafter, a probability information command reception process (step B49) is performed for performing a process based on a probability information command including information on the probability state. In the probability information command reception process (step B49), information on the start and end of the short-time state, information on the gaming state at the end of the jackpot, and the like are received as the probability information command.

[2nd main processing]
The video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 performs a 2nd main process shown in FIG. In the 2nd main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the start of the program, first, CPU initialization processing (step B51) for initializing the CPU is performed, the RAM is cleared to 0 (step B52), and the initial value of the RAM is set (step B53). Next, VDP initialization processing (step B54) for initializing VDP is performed, and various interrupts are permitted (step B55). Furthermore, initialization processing of various control processes (step B56) is performed, and screen drawing is permitted (step B57).

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, the system cycle wait flag is cleared (step B58), and it is determined whether or not the system cycle wait flag is 1 (step B59). The system cycle is a cycle for switching between two buffers for temporarily storing image data. When the switching is enabled, the system cycle flag is “1”. Until the system cycle wait flag becomes 1, the determination whether the system cycle wait flag is 1 is repeated (step B59). When the system cycle wait flag becomes 1 (step B59; Yes), WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step B60), the normal game process (step B61) is performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing the system cycle waiting flag (step B58).

[Normal game processing]
FIG. 22 shows a base game process (step B61) in the 2nd main process shown in FIG. In this normal game process, first, a received command check process (step B71) is performed. In this received command check process (step B71), it is determined whether or not the command transmitted from the 1st CPU 311 has been correctly received. If the command has been received correctly, the command is determined and a second scene control process (step B72) described later is determined. Processing to classify commands for. Next, a 2nd scene control process (step B72) for determining display contents is performed based on the received command. In the 2nd scene control process (step B72), a notice character and the like and a display priority are set.

  Thereafter, a background process (step B73) for setting a background is performed, and a reel control / display process (step B74), which is a display control process related to the variation of the identification information in the decorative special figure variation display game, is performed. Further, a hold display process (step B75) for setting the decorative special figure start memory display 41b displayed on the display device 41 in conjunction with the display of the special figure 1 hold indicator and the special figure 2 hold indicator is performed. A customer waiting demonstration process (step B76) related to the waiting demonstration display is performed. Then, the ROM data is transferred to a buffer set in the RAM, and a display system process (step B77) for performing a display process is performed, and the normal game process is terminated.

[Waiting for customers]
Next, details of the customer waiting process (step B40) in the first scene control process described above will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the customer waiting process.
As shown in FIG. 23, in the customer waiting process, it is first determined whether or not there is a customer waiting start flag (step B81).

If it is determined in step B81 that there is no customer waiting start flag (step B81; No), it is determined whether a customer waiting demo command has been received (step B82).
If it is determined in step B82 that a customer waiting demo command has been received (step B82; Yes), a customer waiting start timer is set (step B83), a customer waiting start flag is set (step B84), and the process goes to step B85. Transition.

If it is determined in step B81 that there is a customer waiting start flag (step B81; Yes), steps B82 to B84 are skipped and the process proceeds to step B85.
In step B85, it is checked whether or not the customer waiting start timer has expired (step B85), and it is determined whether or not the customer waiting start timer has expired (step B86).

  If it is determined in step B86 that the customer waiting start timer has expired (step B86; Yes), a customer waiting demo setting process (step B87) for displaying the customer waiting demo screen is executed, and the customer waiting start is started. The flag is reset (step B88), and the process proceeds to step B89.

  If it is determined in step B82 that a customer waiting demo command has not been received (step B82; No), or if it is determined in step B86 that the customer waiting start timer has not expired (step B82). In B86; No), the process proceeds to Step B89.

In Step B89, it is checked whether or not there is a setting switching operation related to the setting of the notice effect to be displayed as a list of notice effects (Step B89), and it is determined whether or not there is a setting switching operation (Step B90).
If it is determined in step B90 that there is a setting switching operation (step B90; Yes), notice collation information is set (step B91), and the customer waiting process is terminated. Here, the notice collation information is information regarding the notice effects that can be displayed as a list of notice effects among a plurality of notice effects.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B90 that there is no setting switching operation (step B90; No), the customer waiting process is terminated.

[Fluctuation processing]
FIG. 24 shows the changing process (step B41) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this changing process, it is first determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B101). The effect request flag is a flag that is set when a valid command is received. When there is this flag, processing based on the received command is performed.

  If it is determined in step B101 that there is an effect request flag (step B101; Yes), PB information that is information related to the input of the effect button 25 and the selection button 29 is cleared (step B102), and the movable body request set process is performed. (Step B103) is performed. Next, a variation number management process (step B104) for managing various periods by the effect control device 300 is performed, and a variation pattern information setting process (step B105) for setting the execution mode of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed. Then, random number seed initialization processing (step B106) is performed, and a scene sequence table corresponding to the set variation pattern is set (step B107).

  The scene sequence table is a table for managing the execution timing and time of various displays such as the start and stop of the variable display and the display of the effect character in the decoration special figure variable display game. In the scene sequence table, the execution order of a plurality of scenes in which execution contents and time are defined is set, and the decorative special figure variation display game is executed by sequentially executing the scenes according to the scene sequence table. The mode state is also set in the scene sequence table based on the information transmitted from the game control device 100. However, the production control device 300 may determine and set the production state independently. Thereafter, a variation time setting process (step B108) for setting a variation time (effect time) of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed, the effect request flag is cleared (step B109), and the process during variation is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step B101 that there is no production request flag (step B101; No), it is determined whether the value of the update timer is 0 (step B110). In this case, the update timer measures the execution time of the scene managed according to the scene sequence table, and the value of this update timer being 0 indicates that the scene being executed has ended.

  If it is determined in step B110 that the value of the update timer is 0 (step B110; Yes), the next scene data setting process (step B111) is performed. As a result, a new scene is started and a predetermined value corresponding to the scene is set in the update timer.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not it is the final scene (step B112). If it is determined that the scene is the final scene (step B112; Yes), the end of the variable display game (decorative display variable display game) is set. (Step B113), a process of turning off a collation match flag (step B114), which will be described later, is executed (step B114), and the changing process ends.

  If it is determined in step B110 that the value of the update timer is not 0 (step B110; No), or if it is determined in step B112 that it is not the final scene (step B112; No), the notice effect list The notice display process (step B115) for displaying is executed, and the changing process is terminated. Details of the notice display process will be described later.

[Variation pattern information setting process]
FIG. 25 shows the change pattern information setting process (step B105) in the changing process shown in FIG. In this variation pattern information setting process, first, stop symbol information of the special diagram variation display game is acquired (step B121), and the hold information that is information relating to the start memory is saved (step B122). Next, the game state such as the probability state, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37, the effect mode, etc. is acquired (step B123), and the stop symbol of the decorative special figure variation display game is determined (step B124).

Next, the effect information stored in the holding storage area (starting storage area) is acquired (step B125). The effect information is information that is set for the start-up memory that is the target of the prefetch effect when the prefetch effect based on the prefetch information is executed.
Thereafter, a variation pattern corresponding to the command is determined based on the gaming state and the effect information (step B126), and the variation pattern information setting process is terminated.

[Preliminary display processing]
FIG. 26 shows a notice display process (step B115) in the changing process shown in FIG. In this notice display process, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation display game that is the object of the process is a special figure fluctuation display game that is a specific reach (for example, a special reach) (a specific reach is generated). Step B131).

If it is determined in step B131 that the game is not a special reach target special figure fluctuation display game (step B131; No), the notice display process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step B131 that the game is a special reach target special figure fluctuation display game (step B131; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a notice effect in the special figure fluctuation display game (step B132). ).

  If it is determined in step B132 that there is a notice effect (step B132; Yes), the notice effect is an effect that can be executed based on the operation intervention of the effect button 25 (for example, push button (PB) notice effect). It is determined whether or not there is (step B133).

When it is determined in step B133 that the notice effect is an effect that can be executed based on the intervention of the button operation (step B133; Yes), it is determined whether or not the button operation is actually performed (step B134). .
If it is determined in step B134 that there is no button operation (step B134; No), the notice display process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B134 that there is a button operation (step B134; Yes), information relating to the generated notice effect is added (stored) as notice accumulation information (step B135).

  If it is determined in step B133 that the notice effect is not an effect that can be executed based on the intervention of the button operation (for example, pseudo-continuous notice effect) (step B133; No), step B134 is skipped, Information relating to the generated notice effect is added (stored) as notice accumulation information (step B135).

  Next, collation between the previously set notice collation information and the notice accumulation information is performed (step B136), and it is determined whether or not the notice accumulation information includes information related to the notice effect that matches the notice collation information ( Step B137).

If it is determined in step B137 that there is no information related to the notice effect that matches the notice collation information in the notice accumulation information (step B137; No), the notice display process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step B137 that the information related to the notice effect that matches the notice collation information is included in the notice accumulation information (step B137; Yes), the collation coincidence flag is turned on (step B138). The process proceeds to B139.
Moreover, also when it determines with there being no notice effect in step B132 (step B132; No), it transfers to step B139.

In step B139, it is determined whether or not it is a displayable period during which a list of notice effects (for example, display of types of notice effects, etc.) that matches the notice collation information can be displayed (step B139).
When it is determined in step B139 that it is not the displayable period (step B139; No), the notice display process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step B139 that it is a displayable period (step B139; Yes), it is determined whether or not the collation match flag is on (step B140).

If it is determined in step B140 that the collation match flag is not on (step B140; No), the notice display process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B140 that the collation match flag is on (step B140; Yes), an operation that prompts a button operation to switch to a display screen that displays a list of notice effects that match the notice collation information. A process for outputting an instruction message (step B141) is executed, and the notice display process is terminated.

[Operation button input processing]
FIG. 27 shows the operation button input process (step B19) in the 1st main process shown in FIG. In this operation button input process, first, it is checked whether or not the operation of the effect button 25 is valid (step B151). If it is not the operation valid period (step B152; No), the operation button input process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is the operation valid period (step B152; Yes), it is checked whether there is an operation input of the effect button 25 (step B153), and if there is no operation input of the effect button 25 (step B154; No), the operation is performed. The button input process ends. Further, when there is an operation input of the effect button 25 (step B154; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is a displayable period during which the list of notice effects that matches the notice collation information can be displayed (step B155).

  If it is determined in step B155 that it is a displayable period (step B155; Yes), it is determined whether or not a notice effect list matching the notice collation information is already being displayed (step B156).

If it is determined in step B156 that the notice effect list is already being displayed (step B156; Yes), the notice effect list is not displayed (step B157), and the operation button input process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B156 that the list of notice effects is not being displayed (step B156; No), the notice effect list that matches the notice collation information is displayed (step B158), and the operation button input process is terminated. To do.

  If it is determined in step B155 that it is not the displayable period (step B155; No), a button operation effect setting process (step B159) based on the corresponding state is executed, and the operation button input process is terminated. .

  Next, details of the notice effect that may occur during the special figure variation display game executed in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, the notice effect refers to a prelude effect that tells that the reliability (expectation) that the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit has increased.

FIGS. 28A to 28D show display examples of step-up notice effects. The step-up notice effect is an effect in which the display content of the notice effect progresses step by step (for example, every time the frame image rotates), and the effect that the reliability of the jackpot increases as it progresses. .
When the step-up notice effect is generated, as shown in FIG. 28A, the notice effect of step-up 1 (SU1), which is the first stage (step), is performed. Specifically, in the notice effect of step-up 1, a frame image on which a character with a difficult expression is drawn appears on the display screen 41a. Note that the step-up notice effect in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can be advanced (step-up) to step 4.

FIG. 28B is a display example of the notice effect of Step Up 4 (SU4), which is the last stage.
As shown in FIG. 28 (b), in the notice effect of step-up 4, a frame image in which a righteous friend character that helps a character with a troubled expression appears is displayed on the display screen 41a.

Further, in the step-up notice effect in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the reliability of the jackpot is different depending not only on the progress of the notice effect but also on the display mode (color, pattern, etc.) of the background of the frame image. It has become.
Specifically, as a frame image, in addition to an image with a white background (see FIGS. 28A and 28B) that appears normally, red (see FIG. 28C) and a pattern (for example, ☆ pattern) The frame image (see FIG. 28D) can appear. By generating the step-up notice effect by the frame image whose red background is red, it is shown that the reliability of the big hit is increased (chance up) compared to the case where the background is white frame image. Further, by generating a step-up notice effect by a frame image with the background as a background, it indicates that the reliability of the big hit is higher (chance up) than when the background is a red frame image.

FIGS. 28E and 28F show display examples of pseudo-continuous notice effects. The pseudo-continuous notice effect is an effect that makes it appear as if multiple special figure fluctuation display games are being performed in one special figure fluctuation display game, and during the one special figure fluctuation display game. This is an effect that the reliability of the jackpot increases as the number of continuous pseudo-variable displays increases.
When the pseudo-continuous notice effect is generated, as shown in FIG. 28E, the pseudo-ream 1 is displayed as the first variation display. Specifically, in the pseudo-ream 1 notice effect, the background color of the display screen 41a is blue during variable display. Note that the pseudo-continuous notice effect in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can be continuously displayed until the variable display of the pseudo-continuous 1-4, and in the pseudo-continuous 2 notice effect, the background color of the display screen 41a is displayed during the variable display. Becomes yellow, and the background color of the display screen 41a is green during the variable display in the notice effect of the pseudo-ream 3 (see FIG. 28G).

FIG. 28 (f) is a display example of the notice effect of pseudo-ream 4 which is the last (fourth) variation display.
As shown in FIG. 28 (f), in the notice effect of the pseudo-ream 4, a reach state occurs, and the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is derived, that is, the real fluctuation display of the special figure fluctuation display game. The effect display is performed until is ended (stopped) (see FIG. 28G). In the notice effect of the pseudo-ream 4, the background color of the display screen 41a is red during variable display.

FIGS. 29A to 29D show display examples of push button notice effects. The push button notice effect is an effect that suggests the reliability of the big hit on condition that the player presses the effect button 25, for example.
When the push button notice effect is generated, as shown in FIG. 29A, a button image imitating the effect button 25 is displayed at the bottom of the display screen 41a immediately after the change of the special figure change display game. A display prompting pressing (for example, “PUSH” character display) is performed.

Then, when the effect button 25 is pressed, the dialogue in the display mode set in advance is displayed at the bottom of the display screen 41a, and the display manner (color, pattern, etc.) of the background of the dialogue is displayed. Depending on the, the reliability of the jackpot is different.
Specifically, in addition to dialogue that appears in normal time as a dialogue, dialogues with a red background and a pattern (for example, ☆ pattern) can appear. Then, a line whose background is red (for example, “chance”; see FIG. 29C) is generated, and a line whose background is white (for example, “are?”; See FIG. 29B) is generated. It shows that the reliability of the jackpot has increased (chance up) than the case. In addition, generating a line with a pattern in the background (for example, “Intense fever”; see FIG. 29D) increases the reliability of the jackpot compared to generating a line with a red background (chance increase). ). Note that the reliability of the jackpot is not limited to the background color of the dialogue, but may be varied depending on the content of the dialogue.

FIGS. 29 (e) and 29 (f) show display examples of group notice effects. The group notice effect is an effect suggesting that the reliability of the big hit is high by performing a display in which a group of reduced characters passes through the display screen 41a immediately after the occurrence of reach.
As shown in FIG. 29 (e), when the reach state occurs, as shown in FIG. 29 (f), immediately after the reach occurs, a group of reduced characters (for example, main characters) appears on the display screen 41a. The display passes from right to left.

  FIG. 30A shows a display example of the reach notice effect at the time of reaching, and FIGS. 30B and 30C show display examples of the background notice effect. The reach notice effect at the time of reach is an effect that suggests the reliability of the jackpot according to the type of sound output when the reach occurs. The background notice effect is an effect that suggests the reliability of the big hit according to the display mode of the background when the reach occurs.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (a), when a reach state occurs, for example, a “Leach” sound is output as a reach notice effect. In addition to the voice “Leach”, a voice “Chance” or “Intense heat” is output as a notice effect at the time of reach.

  When a reach occurs, a different background image is displayed on the display screen 41a depending on the reliability of the jackpot as a background notice effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30 (b), a villain character is displayed when it is suggested that the reliability of the jackpot is high. Further, as shown in FIG. 30C, when it is suggested that the reliability of the jackpot is extremely high, a justice ally character is displayed. Further, when the background notice effect is not performed when the reach occurs, as shown in FIG. 30 (d), the variable display of the identification symbol is continuously performed without changing the background display mode.

In FIG. 31, the table which shows the kind of notice effect which generate | occur | produces in the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment was shown.
As shown in FIG. 31, the notice effect includes a notice effect that occurs before the reach state occurs in the special figure change display game, that is, during the first half change, and a notice that occurs after the reach state occurs, that is, during the second half change. There is directing.

  Specifically, as the notice effect that occurs during the first half of the fluctuation, in addition to the step-up notice effect described above, pseudo-continuous notice effect, push button notice effect, group notice effect, reach notice effect, background notice effect, There is a notice effect. In the super hot heat announcement effect, an announcement sound (for example, a sound of “Cuien”) that indicates that the jackpot has been confirmed is output at a predetermined timing (a definite sound effect), and a valuable that suggests that the jackpot has been confirmed. There is an effect (premium effect) in which a treasure image or the like is displayed at a predetermined timing.

In addition, there are a cut-in notice effect and an accessory operation notice effect as notice effects that occur during the latter half of the change. Here, the cut-in notice effect is an effect suggesting that the reliability of the jackpot is increased by inserting another image during a series of effect display.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31, as a frame image at the time of cut-in, in addition to an image with a white background that appears normally, a frame image with a red color and a pattern (for example, ☆ pattern) can appear. Yes. And, by generating a cut-in notice effect with a frame image whose background is red, the reliability of the big hit is increased (chance increase) than when a cut-in notice effect with a white frame image is generated. It is shown that. Also, by generating a cut-in notice effect with a frame image whose background is a pattern, the reliability of the big hit is increased (chance up) than when a cut-in notice effect with a red frame image of the background is generated. It is shown that.
Further, the accessory movable notice effect is an effect suggesting that the reliability of the big hit is increased by driving the movable accessory (the board effect device 44) when the reach occurs. In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the reliability of the big hit is shown to be intense by operating the movable accessory (the board effect device 44) during the second half fluctuation.

  FIG. 32 shows the reliability of each notice effect and the reliability when the notice effects are executed in combination. In the figure, a circle indicates a executed notice effect, and a cross indicates a non-executed notice effect. In addition, the circles shown collectively in the step-up notice effect column include any of the step-up notice effects in steps 1 to 4 (the same applies to the pseudo-continuous notice effect). Also, the super intense heat notice effect is excluded from the table shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the reliability when each notice effect or two or more notice effects are combined and executed is set in advance. Specifically, for example, the reliability is set to 12% in the case where the pseudo continuous notice effect in which the pseudo continuous variation is continued four times is executed alone. Further, the reliability when the push button notice effect is executed alone is set to 1 to 5%. More specifically, the reliability is set to 1% in the case of a push button notice effect that generates a dialogue with a white background, and the reliability is 3% in the case of a push button notice effect that produces a dialogue with a red background. In the case of a push button notice effect that generates a pattern with a background pattern, the reliability is set to 5%. Further, the reliability (total reliability) is set to 65 to 70% when the pseudo-continuous notice effect, the push button continuous notice effect, the reach notice effect, and the group notice effect are executed in combination. .

  FIG. 33 shows a selection screen for selecting a notice effect that the player wants to display as a list (notice effect list) regarding the types of notice effects produced during the latter half of the special figure change display game. A display example of was shown.

As shown in FIG. 33A, first, during the display of the customer waiting demonstration screen, a screen for selecting a display condition of the type of the notice effect displayed in the notice effect list is displayed. Specifically, as the display condition, the item “Display when reliability is high” that displays only the notice effect with high reliability (expected degree) among the notice effects produced during the first half change or during the first half change is displayed. Among the executed notice effects, the “Display when pattern appears” item that is displayed only when the effect based on the background with the pattern in the step-up notice effect or push button notice effect is executed. An item of “display when notice occurs” or the like for displaying all effects is displayed on the display screen 41a.
Then, by operating the select button (select button) 29, the frame bordering the display of each item is moved and displayed. When the frame overlaps the display of the desired item, the decision button (effect button) 25 is pressed. Thus, the display condition based on the desired item is selected.

Next, after the display conditions are selected, as shown in FIG. 33B, a screen for selecting the type of the notice effect to be displayed in the notice effect list is displayed. Specifically, among the notice effects, “step up + group notice” items for displaying step up notice effects and group notice effects, and “step up + background notice” items for displaying step up notice effects and background notice effects are displayed. On the display screen 41a, items such as an item “pseudo train + group notice” for displaying the pseudo-continuous notice effect and the group notice effect, an item “step-up + background notice” for displaying the pseudo-continuous notice effect and the background notice effect, etc. indicate.
As in the case where the display condition is selected by operating the select button (select button) 29, the frame bordering the display of each item is moved and displayed, and the frame overlaps the display of the desired item. By pressing a decision button (effect button) 25, a notice effect based on the desired item is selected.
Next, when the type of the notice effect is determined, a confirmation screen for the type of the decided notice effect is displayed as shown in FIG.

Next, an example of a display control process when displaying the notice effect list during the latter half of the special figure fluctuation display game will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 34 (a) is a diagram showing a state where the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped at the symbol "7" and the reach has occurred in the special figure variation display game. It is assumed that the reach at this time is a special (SP) reach (specific reach).
As shown in FIG. 34 (a), when a reach (special reach) occurs, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), on the display screen 41a, for example, a series of battles where a justice ally character and a villain character fight. Story production is displayed. At this time, although not shown, in order to display the notice effect list, a message that prompts the user to press the effect button 25 (for example, “Please press the effect button”) is displayed on the display screen 41a. A message that prompts the user to press the effect button 25 may be output as a voice.

Then, when the effect button 25 is pressed by the player, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), a list of types of the notice effect is displayed at the bottom of the display screen 41a.
Further, in the effect button operation effective period in which the operation of the effect button 25 is valid, a display state in which the notice effect list is displayed each time the effect button 25 is pressed and a non-display state in which the notice effect list is not displayed are repeated. It is like that. For example, as shown in FIG. 34C, when the effect button 25 is pressed again in a state where the notice effect list is displayed, the notice effect list is not displayed as shown in FIG. It becomes a state.

FIG. 35 shows a display example of the notice effect list.
As shown in FIG. 35A, in the display example of the notice effect list in FIG. 35, there are columns corresponding to the pseudo-continuous notice effect, the push button notice effect, the step-up notice effect, the reach notice effect, and the background notice effect. It is displayed that the notice effect is executed during the first half fluctuation.

  Specifically, “Pseudo 4” is displayed in the column of the pseudo-continuous notice effect, indicating that the pseudo variable display is performed four times. In addition, in accordance with the background color when the fourth pseudo variation is performed, the pseudo-continuous notice effect column is also displayed in red, suggesting that the reliability of the big hit is high.

  Also, in the column of the push button notice effect, “PB“ Intense heat ”” is displayed, which indicates that the “Intense heat” line is displayed when the effect button 25 is pressed. In addition, the push button notice effect column is also displayed with a ☆ pattern in accordance with the display mode of the frame image when the dialogue is displayed, suggesting that the reliability of the jackpot is high (chance up).

  In the step-up notice effect column, “SU (step-up) 4” is displayed, indicating that the notice effect has progressed to step 4. In addition, in accordance with the display mode of the frame image when the step-up notice effect is executed, the step-up notice effect column is also displayed with a ☆ pattern, indicating that the reliability of the jackpot is high (chance up). Yes.

In addition, in the column of the notice announcement effect at the time of the reach, “Intense heat” is displayed, which indicates that the sound output of “Intense heat” was made when the reach occurred.
In the background notice effect column, “ally” is displayed, indicating that a justice ally character is displayed as a background image on the display screen 41a when a reach occurs.

In addition to the case where the notice effect list is displayed by providing only a column related to the type of the notice effect actually executed during the first half change, as shown in FIG. May be displayed, and more specifically, the content and reliability of the effect may be displayed in the column of the notice effect that is actually executed. Further, in the column of the notice effect that was not executed during the first half change, a display indicating that the notice effect was not executed (for example, “-” display) is performed.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 36 (a), when the reliability of each notice effect is displayed corresponding to the actually executed notice effect field, and two or more notice effects are executed in combination. Alternatively, the total reliability (see FIG. 32) may be displayed by using the bar graph 41c.

Further, when displaying the total reliability by using the bar graph 41c, a notice that suggests that the chance has been improved among the notice effects that have actually occurred according to the bar display mode of the bar graph 41c. You may make it show the appearance ratio of production.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), the reliability of the jackpot is shown by the length of the bar of the bar graph 41c, and a notice that there is no chance increase during the first half fluctuation in the white-painted portion of the bar. Shows the percentage of performance (for example, a PB notice effect that generates a speech with a white background), and a chance-up (small) notice effect (for example, a PB that produces a speech with a red background) (Notice effect etc.) is executed, and a chance up (large) notice effect (for example, a PB notice effect that generates a pattern with a ☆ background pattern) is executed in the ☆ pattern portion. It has become.

  From the above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the variable display device (display device 41) for displaying the special figure variable display game for changing a plurality of identification information, and the variable display device (display device 41). An effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display of the game, and a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the special figure variable display game is a special result. The production control means (production control device 300) is in a state where the result of the special figure variation display game has not yet been derived, and satisfies a condition that some of the variation results of the plurality of identification information are the special result. A plurality of types of advance notices indicating a degree of reliability indicating that the result of the special figure variation display game may become the special result before the reach state is established. The change display device (display device) in the form of a notice effect list so that one of the plurality of kinds of notice effects can be recognized after the reach state is established. 41).

This makes it possible to confirm the type of the notice effect performed before the reach state is established after the reach state is established, and to appropriately grasp the game situation during the execution of the special figure variation display game. it can.
Therefore, by appropriately grasping the game situation, it becomes easy to guess the result of the special figure variation display game, and the interest of the special figure variation display game can be improved.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the reliability is set for each of the plurality of types of notice effects, and the notice that specifies in advance the notice effects that can be displayed as the list of notice effects. Effect specifying means (effect control device 300), notice collation information storage means (effect control device 300) for storing the type of the notice effect specified by the notice effect designating means (effect control device 300) as the notice matching information, Preliminary accumulating information storage means (effect control device 300) for storing the type of the notice effect produced before the reach state is established as the notice accumulation information, and the effect control means (effect control device 300) Preliminary verification information stored in the preliminary verification information storage means (production control device 300) and previous information stored in the preliminary notification accumulation information storage means (production control device 300) And notice the storage information, by matching, and thus displayed on the variable display device announcement attraction that matches the type of announcement attraction stored as the notice verification information as the announcement attraction list (display device 41).

Thereby, by designating in advance the notice effects to be displayed as the notice effect list, it is possible to display only the designated notice effects as the notice effect list among the notice effects executed before the reach state is established. it can.
Accordingly, by designating a highly reliable notice effect in advance, it is possible to display that the notice effect has been executed by the notice effect list only when the notice effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately grasp the game situation in which a big hit is likely to occur, and to improve the interest of the special figure variation display game.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the reliability of the reliability can be increased by executing a combination of two or more of the plurality of types of notice effects as the notice effect before the reach state is established. This means that a high notice can be executed.

  In this way, a big hit is generated by specifying in advance the notice effect that can execute a highly reliable notice by combining two or more of the kinds of notice effects. It becomes possible to grasp the game situation that is easy to play more appropriately.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the reliability information regarding the reliability of the plurality of types of notice effects and the reliability information when the two or more notice effects are executed in combination are stored. The effect control means (effect control device 300) includes the reliability information corresponding to the notice effect displayed as the notice effect list as the reliability storage means (effect control device 300). It is extracted from the effect control device 300) and the reliability corresponding to the notice effect is displayed on the variable display device (display device 41).

  Thus, the degree of reliability corresponding to the notice effects displayed as the notice effect list can be displayed on the variable display device (display device 41) by the effect control means (effect control device 300). Even a player unfamiliar with the special figure variation display game can appropriately grasp the game situation in which a big hit is likely to occur, and the interest of the special figure variation display game can be improved.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the operation unit (the effect button 25) that can be operated by the player is provided, and the effect control means (the effect control device 300) includes the operation unit (the effect button 25). By operation, either the display state in which the notice effect list is displayed on the variable display device (display device 41) or the non-display state in which the notice effect list is not displayed on the variable display device (display device 41) is changed from one to the other. It will be switched.

  Thereby, only the player who wants to see the notice effect list can check the notice effect list.

<Modification 1>
Next, the gaming machine 10 of Modification 1 will be described. In addition, it has the structure similar to the above-mentioned game machine fundamentally, hereafter, the part which has the same structure attaches | subjects the same code | symbol, abbreviate | omits description, and mainly demonstrates a different part.

[Notice display processing]
In the gaming machine 10 of the first modification, the notice display process shown in FIG. 37 is performed instead of the notice display process shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 37, in the gaming machine 10 of the first modification, when it is determined in step B140 that the matching match flag is on (step B140; Yes), the gaming machine 10 based on the notice accumulation information that matches the notice matching information. A notice effect list is displayed (step B201), and the notice display process is terminated. Thus, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first modification, the player can display the notice effect list without operating the effect button 25.

<Modification 2>
Next, the gaming machine 10 of Modification 2 will be described. In addition, it has the structure similar to the above-mentioned game machine fundamentally, hereafter, the part which has the same structure attaches | subjects the same code | symbol, abbreviate | omits description, and mainly demonstrates a different part.

In the gaming machine 10 of the second modification, when a notice effect (for example, a cut-in notice effect or an accessory movable notice effect) executed during the latter half of the special figure change display game is generated, the notice effect is generated. Set up notice preparation information to suggest to the player. Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (a), when displaying the list of notice effects, the “?” Column is displayed based on the setting of the notice preparation information, and the notice effects (for example, cut-in) are actually displayed during the latter half of the fluctuation. When the notice effect) occurs, fixed information indicating that the notice effect has occurred is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (b), the display content in the “?” Column is changed to “cut-in” based on the confirmation information, and notification that a cut-in notice effect has occurred is provided. . Hereinafter, such control processing will be described.
Note that even when the notice effect that is executed during the latter half of the change does not occur, the notice preparation information may be set at a predetermined rate to display “?”. In such a case, the display of “?” Is erased at a predetermined timing after the latter half of the fluctuation starts.

[Operation button input processing]
In the gaming machine 10 of Modification 2, the operation button input process shown in FIG. 38 is performed instead of the operation button input process shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 38, in the gaming machine 10 of the second modification, if it is determined in step B155 that it is a displayable period (step B155; Yes), whether or not a notice effect is generated during the occurrence of reach is determined. Determination is made (step B211).

  When it is determined in step B211 that a notice effect is generated during the occurrence of reach (step B211; Yes), a button operation effect setting process (step B212) based on the corresponding state is executed to display the notice effect list. The display related to the preliminary notice information (for example, “?”) Is updated to the display related to the confirmed information (for example, the display of the type of the preliminary notice effect that occurred during the occurrence of the reach) (step B213), and the button operation input process is terminated. To do.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the second modification, the effect control unit (the effect control device 300) is configured to provide the advance notice effect during the reach (cut-in notice effect) that suggests the reliability after the reach state is established. Etc.), and when displaying the list of notice effects, if the notice effect during reach is executed, it indicates that the notice effect during reach may occur in the notice effect list. While it is possible to display the in-reach announcement effect uncertain information, after the reach announcement effect is executed, the reach announcement effect confirmation information indicating that the reach announcement effect has occurred is displayed in the notice effect list. Will be displayed.

As a result, when displaying the notice effect list, if the notice effect during reach is not executed, the notice effect during reach indicating that the notice effect during reach may occur in the notice effect list is not yet confirmed. Since the information can be displayed, the player can have an expectation that something will happen during the reach.
In addition, after the reach notice effect during reach is executed, the reach notice effect confirmation information indicating that the reach notice effect during reach is displayed in the notice effect list, so that the change occurs before and after the reach state is established. Since the situation of the display game can be grasped more appropriately, it becomes easier to guess the result of the variable display game, and the interest of the variable display game can be improved.

<Modification 3>
Next, the gaming machine 10 of Modification 3 will be described. In addition, it has the structure similar to the above-mentioned game machine fundamentally, hereafter, the part which has the same structure attaches | subjects the same code | symbol, abbreviate | omits description, and mainly demonstrates a different part.

As shown in FIG. 40 (a), the gaming machine 10 of Modification 3 displays the notice effect list by changing the width of the corresponding notice effect column based on the reliability of each notice effect. It is characterized by doing.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 40B, for example, when the reliability of the jackpot is set to be high when the pseudo-continuous notice effect and the group notice effect are executed in combination, the notice is given. In the effect list, the field corresponding to the pseudo-announcement effect and the field corresponding to the group notice effect may be displayed to notify that the reliability of the jackpot has increased.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 40C, when a super intense heat notice effect (for example, a definite sound notice effect) that is a big hit confirmation effect occurs, the width of the column corresponding to the super intense heat notice effect gradually increases. The display may be enlarged and the characters “Congratulations !!” may be displayed in the field.

<Modification 4>
Next, the gaming machine 10 of Modification 4 will be described. In addition, it has the structure similar to the above-mentioned game machine fundamentally, hereafter, the part which has the same structure attaches | subjects the same code | symbol, abbreviate | omits description, and mainly demonstrates a different part.
When performing the pre-read hold display, the gaming machine 10 according to the modified example 4 does not display the notice effect list in the special figure variable display game based on the hold display displayed before the pre-read hold display. It is characterized by. Hereinafter, such control processing will be described.

[Preliminary display processing]
In the gaming machine 10 of the modified example 4, the notice display process shown in FIG. 41 is performed instead of the notice display process shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 41, in the gaming machine 10 of the modification 4, when it is determined in step B140 that the matching match flag is on (step B140; Yes), there is a cancel condition for stopping the display of the notice effect list. It is determined whether or not it is established (step B301). Here, the cancellation condition for canceling the display of the notice effect list is that a pre-read notice is made in the starting memory after the currently executed special figure variation display game (for example, a reserved memory display of a color different from normal is performed) ) Says having a start-up memory.

If it is determined in step B302 that the cancel condition is not satisfied (step B302; No), an operation instruction message that prompts a button operation to switch to the notice effect list display screen of the notice effect that matches the notice collation information. Is output (step B141), and the notice display process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the cancellation condition is satisfied (step B302; Yes), the notice display process is terminated without switching to the notice effect list display screen.

[Read-ahead command reception processing]
FIG. 42 shows a prefetch command reception process (step B48) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this prefetch command reception process, first, it is determined whether or not a prefetch command (start opening prize presentation command, prize presentation symbol command) has been received (step B171).

If the prefetch command is not received in step B171 (step B171; No), the prefetch command reception process is terminated.
On the other hand, if a prefetch command is received in step B171 (step B171; Yes), the prefetch information is saved in the corresponding reserved storage area (step B172).

Then, it is determined whether or not the hold storage corresponding to the saved prefetch information is a hold storage (specific hold storage) that becomes a big hit after the specific reach state is reached (step B173). Here, the specific reach state means a state where special reach has occurred.
If it is determined in step B173 that the hold storage corresponding to the prefetch information is not the specific hold storage (step B173; No), the prefetch command reception process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B173 that the reserved storage corresponding to the prefetch information is the specific reserved storage (step B173; Yes), the reserved storage display is changed (for example, the color of the reserved storage display is changed). (Step B174), and the prefetch command receiving process is terminated.

FIG. 43 shows a display example of the notice effect list in the gaming machine 10 of the fourth modification.
As shown in FIG. 43 (a), when the special figure variation display game is currently being executed, the start memory in which the pre-reading notice is made on the decorative special figure start memory display 41b (the third start memory from the left in the figure). Is generated, a notice effect (for example, a step-up notice effect) is performed during the first half of the change, and even when a special reach (specific reach) occurs as shown in FIG. The display of the notice effect list executed during the first half change is not performed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (c), the special figure variation display game based on the start memory for which the above-mentioned pre-reading notice is made is started, and the notice effect list is displayed when the latter half of the special figure fluctuation display game starts. Is to be done. Note that the notice effect displayed in the notice effect list at this time indicates the notice effect generated in the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory in which the pre-read notice is made.

  In the notice display processing of the gaming machine 10 of the fourth modification, when it is determined in step B302 that the cancel condition is not satisfied (step B302; No), the notice effect list that matches the notice collation information is displayed. A process of outputting an operation instruction message for prompting a button operation for switching to the display screen (step B141) is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to the control process, and when the cancel condition is satisfied, the gaming machine of the first modification example As shown in FIG. 10, the notice effect list may be displayed regardless of the operation of the effect button 25. Hereinafter, the notice display process in such a case will be described.

[Notice display processing]
In such a case, the notice display process shown in FIG. 44 is performed instead of the notice display process shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 44, in this case, if it is determined in step B140 that the matching match flag is on (step B140; Yes), it is determined whether or not a cancellation condition for canceling the display of the notice effect list is satisfied. If it is determined (step B301) and it is determined that the cancellation condition is not satisfied (step B302; No), a notice effect list is displayed based on the notice accumulation information that matches the notice collation information (step B201). The notice display process ends.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the cancellation condition is satisfied (step B302; Yes), the notice display process is terminated without switching to the list display screen.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the modified example 4, the gaming machine 10 includes a game control unit (game control device 100) that controls the gaming machine 10 in an integrated manner, and the game control unit (game control device 100) includes: A predetermined random number is extracted in response to the winning of a game ball in the starting winning area (starting winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37), and the random number is predetermined as a start memory that becomes the right to execute the special figure variable display game. A start winning storage means (game control device 100) for storing the upper limit of the number and the random number stored corresponding to the start storage stored by the start winning storage means (game control device 100) in the start storage Pre-result determination means (game control device 100) for determining prior to the execution of the special figure variation display game based on, the effect control means (effect control device 300) is the prior result determination means (game) When a specific start memory determined that a predetermined result is derived by the control device 100) is generated, the notice effect list is displayed in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory stored before the specific start memory. Is not displayed.

  As a result, when a specific start memory for which a predetermined result is determined to be derived by the prior result determination means (game control device 100) occurs, a special feature based on the start memory stored before the specific start memory is generated. The notice effect list can be prevented from being displayed in the figure variation display game. Therefore, for example, when a specific start memory having a very high reliability of the jackpot is generated, the expectation is not wasted on the variable display game based on the low start memory stored before the specific start memory. Can be.

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

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

10 gaming machine 25 production button (operation part)
36 Start prize opening (start prize area)
37 Ordinary variable prize device (start prize area)
41 Display device (variable display device)
100 Game control device (game control means, start winning storage means, prior result determination means)
300 effect control device (effect control means, notice effect designation means, notice collation information storage means, notice accumulation information storage means, reliability storage means)

Claims (2)

A variation display device that displays a variation display game that varies a plurality of identification information, an effect control unit that performs display control of the variation display device, and a game control unit that comprehensively controls the game ,
In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result,
A start-winning storage means capable of extracting a predetermined random number in response to a winning of a game ball in the start-up winning area, and storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a start memory serving as a right to execute the variable display game;
Prior result determination means for determining a predetermined random number stored as start memory in the start winning storage means before execution of the variable display game based on the start memory;
With
The effect control means,
The results of the previous SL variable display games and can perform any of the announcement attraction plural types suggesting reliability indicating the degree of possibility that a special result above,
Before SL plurality of types of announcement attraction, and displays the announcement attraction list can recognize the type of the executed informational display on the variable display device,
When the specific start memory determined that the predetermined result is derived by the prior result determination means is generated, the notice effect list is displayed in the variable display game based on the start memory stored before the specific start memory. A gaming machine characterized by not displaying . A reliability storage means for storing reliability information about the reliability of the plurality of types of notice effects, and reliability information when two or more notice effects are executed in combination;
The production control means includes
The reliability information corresponding to the notice effects displayed as the list of notice effects is extracted from the reliability storage means, and the reliability corresponding to the notice effects is displayed on the variable display device. The gaming machine according to 1.

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