JP5654941B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of providing prior notification regarding a game result .

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

  This type of pachinko machine generally extracts a random number for determining the execution result of the variable display game based on the start winning, and stores the random number as the start memory.

  In addition, prior to execution of the variable display game based on the start memory, it is determined in advance whether or not a special result mode is derived for the random number stored as the start memory, and the result of the prior determination It is also common to execute a so-called pre-reading notice that informs the player of this.

  Patent Document 1 describes a pachinko machine that notifies the expectation of an unexecuted variable display game by changing the display mode of the start memory display as a pre-reading notice.

JP 2003-154106 A

  However, when performing the pre-reading advance notice, it is common to simply change the display mode of the target start-up memory display as in Patent Document 1, and the execution form of the pre-read-in advance notice is also simply related to the start-up when the start-up memory occurs. There was no interest just by switching the memory display to the pre-reading display mode.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, aims at providing a viable gaming machine if, prefetching notice that merely interesting not only changes the start memory display mode to perform prefetching notice And

In a typical embodiment of the present invention, a variation display device capable of executing a variation display game that displays the identification information in a variation manner based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area is provided, and the stop result mode of the variation display game is provided. A random number related to the execution of the variable display game based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area in a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a special result mode determined in advance is obtained. And a start winning memory means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a starting memory that becomes the right to execute the variable display game, and each time the starting memory is stored in the starting winning memory means, a pattern indicating the start memory is provided. There is displayed on the variable display device, pre-determination means for determining before the variable display game execution information of variable display game based on the start memory based on the start memory is performed In accordance with the determination result of the pre-determination means for said starting storage, the execution information of the variable display game executed on the basis of the above start dynamic memory, different from the conventional manner a display mode of the symbol indicating the start memory A prior notification means for performing prior notification by changing to a display mode, and an effect device capable of executing one effect among a plurality of effect modes when prior notification is performed by the prior notification means, The pre-notification unit is configured to display a symbol indicating the start-up memory based on the effect result aspect after the predetermined effect by the effect device is executed and the predetermined effect result aspect is derived during the execution of the variable display game . Ru further changing the display mode.

According to the present onset bright, it is possible to perform the read-ahead notice with unprecedented relish.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment of the present invention is provided. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is provided, and shows a state in which the partition member behind the stage portion is removed. It is a block block diagram which shows the control system centering on the game control apparatus of the game machine 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block block diagram which shows the control system centering on the production | presentation control apparatus of the game machine 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining transition of the game mode of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the game state after winning of the special figure fluctuation display game of the 1st embodiment of the present invention, (A) is the case where the 1st special figure fluctuation display game is executed, (B) is the first 2 shows a case where a special figure variation display game is executed. It is a flowchart of the first half part of the main process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the latter half part of the main process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the timer interruption process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure game process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the start port switch monitoring process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure start port switch common process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure pending | holding information determination process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the prefetch command of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure normal process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the latter half fluctuation pattern selection table for selecting the latter half fluctuation pattern of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the first half fluctuation pattern selection table for selecting the first half fluctuation pattern of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the structural example of the fluctuation pattern of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the first half part of the special figure display middle process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the second half part of the special figure display process of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the fluctuation pattern (reach) for every starting memory | storage number of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, and the fluctuation pattern random number 1. FIG. It is a figure explaining an example of the timing which switches the table which selects the variation pattern of the 1st Embodiment of this invention from a normal table to a special table. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main process performed by the microcomputer for main control (1stCPU) of the production | presentation control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the 1st scene control process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process in the fluctuation | variation of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the fluctuation pattern information setting process of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol effect pattern table of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (A) shows the case where result information is a big hit, and (B) shows the case where result information is off. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch notice setting process of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the prefetch advance notice execution lottery table of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (A) is 3 or more on hold, and the result information is disagreement, (B) is 3 or more on hold. When the result information is a big hit, (C) shows a case where the number of holds is 2 or less. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch notice control process 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the prefetch notice aspect of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the temporary prefetch notice selection table of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch notice control process 2 of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the prefetch notice aspect of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the prefetch notice selection table of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a screen transition diagram explaining the production contents in the variable display game of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a screen transition diagram explaining the production contents in the variable display game of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a screen transition diagram explaining the production contents in the variable display game of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a screen transition diagram explaining the production contents in the variable display game of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the screen transition until SP3 reach is performed from the symbol production of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the fluctuation pattern information setting process of the 1st modification of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the fluctuation pattern information setting process of the 2nd modification of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch notice setting process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process at the time of the prefetching notice overlap of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the prefetch information comparison table for deciding whether prefetch notice is performed with respect to which of the starting start memory | storage or subsequent starting memory | storage of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen transition which shows the change of the 1st prefetch notice mode at the time of the prefetch notice overlap in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch notice setting process of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process during a fluctuation | variation of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch notice execution process of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch notice control process 1 of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the front, rear, left, and right in the description of the embodiment refer to a direction viewed from the game board (a direction viewed from the player).

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

  The gaming machine 1 includes an opening / closing frame 4 that is attached to a main body frame 2 fixed to an island facility via a hinge 3 so that a right side portion can be freely opened and closed. The open / close frame 4 includes a front frame 5 and a glass frame 6.

  A game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is disposed on the front frame 5, and a glass frame 6 having a cover glass 6 a that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached. The front frame 5 and the glass frame 6 can be opened individually. For example, only the glass frame 6 can be opened to access the game area 31 (see FIG. 2) of the game board 30. Further, by opening the front frame 5 in a state where the glass frame 6 is not opened, it is possible to access a game control device 600 (see FIG. 4) or the like disposed on the back side of the game board 30.

  A decorative member 7 is disposed around the cover glass 6 a of the glass frame 6. A frame decoration device 21 (see FIG. 5) configured by LEDs or the like is accommodated inside the decoration member 7, and the light emission state of the decoration member 7 can be adjusted by controlling the frame decoration device 21.

  An illumination unit 8 is disposed above the glass frame 6, and a movable illumination 9 is disposed on the left and right sides of the illumination unit 8. The illumination unit 8 accommodates an illumination member such as an LED inside, and performs a light emission effect according to the gaming state. The movable illumination 9 includes an illumination member such as an LED, and a frame effect device 22 (see FIG. 5) that includes an illumination drive motor that drives the illumination member. The frame effect device 22 of the movable illumination 9 is controlled so as to drive, for example, rotationally drive the illumination member according to the gaming state. In addition, the illumination member arrange | positioned inside the illumination unit 8 and the movable illumination 9 also comprises some frame decoration apparatuses 21 (refer FIG. 5).

  The gaming machine 1 includes an upper speaker 10a and a lower speaker 10b that emit sound effects, alarm sounds, notification sounds, and the like. The upper speaker 10 a is disposed on both upper side portions of the glass frame 6, and the lower speaker 10 b is disposed below the upper plate 11 a constituting the upper plate unit 11.

  A gaming state notification LED 12 for notifying abnormality in the gaming machine 1 is provided on the upper right side of the movable illumination 9 disposed on the left side. When an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine 1, the gaming state notification LED 12 lights up or blinks, and a notification sound for notifying the abnormality is output from the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b.

  Abnormalities occurring in the gaming machine 1 include failure of the gaming machine 1 and implementation of fraud. The illegal act includes, for example, an act of illegally manipulating the trajectory of the launched game ball with a magnet or an act of vibrating the gaming machine 1. These fraudulent acts are detected by detecting magnetism with the magnetic sensor switch 23 (see FIG. 4) or detecting vibration with the vibration sensor switch 24 (see FIG. 4).

  Further, the act of opening the open / close frame 4 illegally is also included in the illegal act. The open / close state of the front frame 5 is detected by a front frame open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4), and the open / closed state of the glass frame 6 is detected by a glass frame open detection switch 26 (see FIG. 4).

  An upper plate unit 11 including an upper plate 11 a is provided at the lower part of the glass frame 6. The game balls stored in the upper plate 11a are supplied to a ball launcher (not shown) provided at the lower part of the front frame 5.

  A fixed panel 13 fixed to the front frame 5 at a position below the glass frame 6 is provided with a lower plate 14 and an operation unit 15 for driving the ball emitting device. When the player rotates the operation unit 15, the ball launcher launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 11 a to the game area 31 (see FIG. 2) of the game board 30. The lower plate 14 is provided with a ball removal mechanism 16 for discharging game balls stored in the lower plate 14 to the outside.

  The upper plate unit 11 is provided with an effect button 17 for receiving an operation input from a player on the front side of the upper plate 11a. When the player operates the effect button 17, it is possible to perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game on the variable display device 35 (see FIG. 2). In the normal game state, the effect pattern (Production mode) can be changed. The fluctuation display game includes a special figure fluctuation display game and a normal figure fluctuation display game, but in this specification, when the fluctuation display game is simply referred to, it means a special figure fluctuation display game.

  The normal gaming state is a gaming state in which a specific gaming state has not occurred. The specific gaming state is, for example, a probability variation state in which the probability of the result of the variable display game is a big hit, a short time state capable of improving the number of executions of the variable display game per unit time, a big hit gaming state (special game state) ) Etc.

  Below the decorative member 7 of the glass frame 6, a ball lending button 18 that is operated when a player rents a game ball, and a discharge button 19 that is operated to discharge a prepaid card or the like from a card unit (not shown). Are arranged. Further, a balance display unit 20 for displaying a balance of a prepaid card or the like is provided between the ball lending button 18 and the discharge button 19.

  With reference to FIG.2 and FIG.3, the game board 30 arrange | positioned at the game machine 1 is demonstrated. FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming board 30 provided in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The game board 30 is provided with guide rails 33 as partition members on the surface of a rectangular game board main body 32 made of plywood, plastic, or the like, thereby forming a substantially circular game region 31.

  A center case 34 having an opening 34 a is disposed in the game area 31. An opening having a shape along the outer periphery of the center case 34 is formed in the game board 30, and the center case 34 is fitted into the opening from the front of the game board 30. The game area 31 is divided into left and right game areas by a center case 34, and a right game area in which a game ball can flow down the right side of the center case 34 and a game ball can flow down in the left side of the center case 34. It consists of a left game area.

  The center case 34 has a warp passage 80 for guiding a game ball flowing down the left game area to the inside of the center case 34, and a game ball that has passed through the warp passage 80 can roll, and the game ball that has rolled A stage unit 90 is provided for guiding the game to the game area 31 again.

  On the back side of the game board 30, a control base unit including a variable display device 35 is disposed. The variation display device 35 includes a display unit 35a capable of displaying a variation display game that variably displays a plurality of pieces of identification information. The control base unit further includes an effect device 70 capable of executing an operation effect and a light emission effect. The effect device 70 includes a movable effect device 71 provided above the center case 34, a lantern accessory 320 provided at the lower portion, and a logo effect device 400 provided above the move effect device 71. The detailed configuration of the lantern accessory 320 disposed at the lower part of the center case 34 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The opening 34 a of the center case 34 is provided corresponding to the display unit 35 a of the variable display device 35, and the display unit 35 a of the variable display device 35 is disposed so as to face the opening 34 a of the center case 34. The display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 is a liquid crystal display capable of displaying an arbitrary image. On the display screen, a plurality of identification information (special symbols), a character that produces a variable display game, and the like are based on the progress of the game. An image is displayed. The display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 is not limited to a liquid crystal display, and may be an EL, a CRT, or the like. The variable display device 35 has a plurality of variable display areas (for example, three display areas on the left side, the center, and the right side) on the display unit 35a, and is configured to be able to display an independent image in each display area. ing.

  The game area 31 on the right side of the center case 34 is provided with a normal figure start gate 36 that establishes a normal symbol (normal figure) variable display game start condition when a game ball passes.

  In the game area 31 below the center case 34, a start winning opening 37 is provided which can give a start condition for a special symbol (special figure) variable display game based on winning of a game ball. The start winning opening 37 includes a first start winning opening 37a that establishes a start condition for the first special figure variation display game when the game ball is won, and a second special figure fluctuation display game that starts when the game ball wins. And a second start winning opening 37b that establishes a condition. 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 (or simply a fluctuation display game).

  The second start winning opening 37b is disposed immediately below the first starting winning opening 37a and includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members (ordinary electric accessories) 37c. In the normal state, the opening / closing member 37c holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. When the result of the general-purpose variable display game is in a predetermined stop display mode (when the general-purpose variable display game is a win), the tip of the game is displayed by a general-purpose solenoid 27 (see FIG. 4) as a driving device. The opening / closing member 37c is rotated so as to be opened, and a winning easy state (a state advantageous to the player) where the game ball easily flows into the second start winning opening 37b is obtained. The opening / closing member 37c is controlled by the game control device 600 (FIG. 4).

  The game control device 600 generates a short-time state (a general power support state) as a specific game state by increasing the frequency of occurrence of the easy-to-win state or increasing the occurrence time of the easy-to-win state. For example, in the normal state, the win probability of the normal fluctuation display game is 1/251 and the release time is 0.1 second, whereas in the short time state, the win probability of the normal fluctuation display game is 250/251, and the release time. The time is 1.7 seconds and the number of times of opening is 3 times.

  The game area 31 on the left side of the start winning opening 37 is provided with three general winning openings 40 that satisfy only the conditions for paying out a winning ball when a game ball is won. In the area 31, there is provided one general winning opening 40 that satisfies only a condition for paying out a prize ball when a game ball is won.

  In the game area 31 below the start winning opening 37, a variable winning device 41 is provided. The variable prize winning device 41 includes a prize winning opening, an attacker-type opening / closing door 41a that can be opened in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted forward by the prize winning solenoid 28 (see FIG. 4), Is provided. When the result of the special figure fluctuation display game (the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game) is a big hit, the variable prize winning device 41 closes the big prize opening (blocking state unfavorable for the player) ) To an open state (a state advantageous to the player), and the inflow of the game ball into the special winning opening is facilitated to give the player a prize ball.

  In addition to the above-mentioned starting prize opening and the like, the game area 31 includes a flow direction changing member such as a windmill (not shown) that changes the flow direction of the game ball and obstacle nails (not shown), An out port 42 for collecting the played game balls is provided.

  In the lower right part of the game board 30 (game board body 32), the special figure fluctuation display in the special figure fluctuation display game (the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game), the special figure winning memory ( The number of memory of starting of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game), the fluctuation figure of the ordinary figure in the ordinary figure fluctuation display game, the number of memorized winning figures as the starting memory number of the ordinary figure fluctuation display game, In addition, a collective display device 50 that displays the number of determined rounds of jackpots is provided.

  More specifically, the collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) and a second special figure for a variable display game configured by a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) or the like. A memory display for notifying the start memory number of each variable display game, which is composed of a variable display section (special figure 2 display), a variable display section (standard map display) for a general graphic display game, and an LED lamp. (Special figure 1 hold indicator, special figure 2 hold indicator, general figure hold indicator).

  Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs, and a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and turns on when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of the short time state. Second game status display unit (second game status indicator), error indicator that displays an error that the probability status of the jackpot is a high probability status when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the number of rounds at the jackpot (variable prize) A round display section for displaying the number of times the device 41 is opened and closed is provided.

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display is a 7-segment type while the fluctuation display game is being executed, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being performed in the fluctuation display device 35. By blinking the segments of the display, the variable display is performed to switch the special identification information (special drawing, special symbol) every predetermined time.

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

  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 hold indicator displays an unsettled start memory number (= hold number) among the start memories generated by winning the first start winning opening 37a which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 indicator. 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 number of unstarted start memories (= the number of holds) among the start memories generated by winning the second start winning port 37b, which is the variation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator. 1 Displayed in the same way as the hold indicator.

  The universal map hold indicator displays the universal map start memory number (= the universal map hold number) which is the variation start condition of the universal symbol display. For example, when two LED lamps are provided, lamps 1 and 2 are turned off when the number of reserved drawings is “0”, and only lamp 1 is turned on when the number of reserved drawings is “1”. . In addition, when the number of reserved maps is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on. When the number of reserved maps is “3”, the lamp 1 is blinked and the lamp 2 is turned on. When “4”, lamps 1 and 2 are made to blink.

  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 1 is turned on, the error indicator is turned off, and when the jackpot probability state is high when the gaming machine 1 is turned on. Turn on the lamp.

  For example, the round display unit turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds (2 rounds or 15 rounds) when the big hit occurs. Note that the round display unit may be a seven-segment display.

  In the gaming machine 1, a game ball launched by a ball launching device (not shown) is launched into the game area 31 through the launch ball guide passage 43 defined along the inner peripheral wall of the guide rail 33, and the direction is changed. The game area 31 flows down while changing the dropping direction by a member (not shown). The firing ball guide passage 43 is formed by the guide rail 33 and the inner rail 44, and a valve body 46 is provided at the end of the inner rail 44 located at the exit of the firing ball guide passage 43. The lower end of the valve body 46 is fixed to the inner rail 44, and the valve body 46 is disposed so as to close the outlet of the firing ball guide passage 43. The valve body 46 is a leaf spring member made of a metal plate, and allows a game ball to be launched from the launch ball guide passage 43 to the game area 31, while playing from the game area 31 side to the launch ball guide passage 43. The back flow of the sphere is prohibited.

  According to the gaming machine 1, the player left strikes (adjusts the firing force of the game ball and strikes the fired game ball to flow down through the left side of the center case 34) or right strike. (Adjusting the launch force of the game ball and launching the fired game ball so that it flows down through the right side of the center case 34). In a normal game state such as immediately after the game starts The player makes a left turn, and the player makes a right turn in a big hit game state or in a short time state (general power support state).

  When left-handed is performed, the game ball flows down the left game area of the center case 34, and enters the first winning prize opening 37a and the general winning opening 40 arranged on the left side of the first starting prize opening 37a. A prize is awarded or the game machine 1 is discharged from the out port 42 to the outside. The game ball guided to the stage unit 90 through the warp passage 80 also wins the first start winning opening 37a or wins the general winning opening 40 on the left side of the first starting winning opening 37a. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 40 or the first start winning opening 37a, the number of game balls corresponding to the type of the winning winning opening is paid out to the player as a winning ball.

  When a game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a, the game balls won in the first start winning opening 37a are detected by the first start opening switch 601 (see FIG. 4), and a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four). It is memorized to the limit. At this time, the jackpot random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in a special figure storage area (a part of the RAM) in the game control device 600 (see FIG. 4). The special figure start winning memory is stored for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of 4 times). The number stored in the special figure start winning memory is displayed on the special figure 1 hold indicator and the fluctuation display device 35 of the collective display device 50. Here, the game control device 600 extracts a random number related to the execution of the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area, and sets a predetermined number as an upper limit as the start memory as the right to execute the variable display game. It functions as a start winning storage means for storing.

  The first special figure variation display game is executed on the special figure 1 display of the collective display device 50, and the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the first special figure fluctuation display game is executed on the fluctuation display device 35. The In the variation display device 35, a decoration special figure variation display game is started in which identification information composed of three numbers or the like (symbols, character designs, etc.) is sequentially displayed, and an image related to the decoration special diagram variation display game is displayed on the display unit 35a. Is displayed.

  In the decorative special symbol variation display game, for example, the decorative special symbols (identification information) composed of the above-described numbers are in the order of left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), and middle (third special symbol). This is done by starting the variable display, sequentially stopping the symbols that have changed after a predetermined time, and displaying the result of the special-figure variable display game. In addition, the variation display device 35 performs a decoration special figure variation display game with a special decoration pattern corresponding to the number of stored special figure winning memories, and various effect displays such as the appearance of a character to improve the interest.

  When the game ball is won at the first start winning opening 37a at a predetermined timing, the result of the first special figure variation display game is a special result (big hit), and the decorative special figure variation display game has three display symbols. Stops when all are aligned. In this case, the open / close door 41a of the variable winning device 41 is opened, and a big hit gaming state (special gaming state) is entered.

  During the big hit gaming state, in order to make the game ball win a big winning opening of the variable winning device 41, the player will make a right strike. When a right hit is made, the game ball flows down the right game area of the center case 34. The prize winning opening of the variable prize winning device 41 accepts a game ball from a closed state (a disadvantage to the player) that does not accept a game ball until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number of game balls win a prize winning opening. It becomes an easy open state (a state advantageous to the player). When a game ball wins a big winning opening, a player is given a game value capable of acquiring many game balls. The first round consists of opening the grand prize opening until a predetermined number of game balls are won in the grand prize opening or a predetermined time has elapsed since the opening of the grand prize opening. When the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the number of rounds is set to two, for example.

  When the gaming state becomes a short-time state (a normal power support state) after the big hit gaming state, the gaming machine 1 is right-handed. The short-time state (the general power support state) is continued until the special figure fluctuation display game (the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game) is performed a predetermined number of times.

  When the game ball that has flowed down the right game area passes through the general chart start gate 36, it is detected by the gate switch 603 (see FIG. 4), and the general map display game is started on the collective display device 50. The gate switch 603 is, for example, a non-contact type switch. When the game ball passes through the usual figure start gate 36 at a predetermined timing, the result of the usual figure variation display game is won. In this case, the open / close member 37c is opened by the ordinary electric solenoid 27 (see FIG. 4), and the winning possibility of the game ball to the second start winning opening 37b is increased.

  In addition, a state in which the normal map change display game cannot be started, for example, when the normal map change display game has already been performed and the normal map change display game has not ended, or the result of the normal map change display game is a hit. When the second start winning port 37b is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the normal start gate 36, the normal start memory number is added (+1) if it is less than the upper limit of the normal start memory number. ) And one ordinary memory is stored. The number of the general map start memory is displayed on the general map 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 (specific result) is derived by hitting the common map fluctuation display game.

  The usual map variation display game is executed by a variation display unit (common diagram display) provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (general and normal symbols) in the lit state and indicating a shift in the unlit state, and the normal identification information is displayed by blinking this LED. The fluctuation display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result. Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, and this may be configured to be displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped.

  When a game ball wins the second start winning opening 37b, the game balls won in the second start winning opening 37b are detected by the second start opening switch 602 (see FIG. 4), and a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four). It is memorized to the limit. At this time, similarly to the case where the first start winning opening 37a is won, various random number values are extracted, and the extracted random number values are stored in the special chart storage area of the game control device 600 as the special figure start winning memory. It is stored separately from the case where the winning opening 37a is won. The number stored in the special figure start winning memory is displayed on the special figure 2 hold indicator and the fluctuation display device 35 of the collective display device 50.

  Then, the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed on the collective display device 50 and the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed on the fluctuation display device 35. In the variation display device 35, a decoration special figure fluctuation display game in which identification information composed of three numbers and the like is sequentially displayed in a variable manner is started, and an image related to the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is displayed on the display unit 35a. The decoration special figure variation display game is the same as that of the first special figure variation display game.

  When a game ball is won at the second start winning opening 37b at a predetermined timing, the result of the second special figure variation display game is a special result (big hit), and the decorative special figure variation display game has three display symbols. Stops when all are aligned. In this case, the open / close door 41a of the variable winning device 41 is opened, and a big hit gaming state (special gaming state) is entered. The prize winning opening of the variable prize winning device 41 accepts a game ball from a closed state (a disadvantage to the player) that does not accept a game ball until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number of game balls win a prize winning opening. It becomes an easy open state (a state advantageous to the player). When the second special figure variation display game is a big hit, the number of rounds is set to 15 times, for example.

  The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game may be executed on different display devices or different display areas, or may be executed on the same display device or display area. May be.

  In addition, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game executed in the collective display device 50 are configured not to be executed simultaneously. Similarly, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game in the fluctuation display device 35 is also configured such that the decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not executed simultaneously.

  Further, the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure fluctuation display game. That is, when there is a start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game can be executed, the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed. The

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game proceeds while the player makes a left strike or a right strike. Therefore, the game area 31 in the lower right portion of the center case 34 is in a game state in which a right strike is recommended. A movable notification device 100 for notifying a person is provided. Note that a left-handed or right-handed instruction may be displayed on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 so that the player can easily make a game according to the gaming state.

  Here, the movable effect device 71 arranged at the lower part of the center case 34 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of the gaming board 30 provided in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and is a partition member that partitions the stage portion 90 and the lantern accessory 320 behind the stage portion 90. It is a figure which shows the state except for. In addition, since a partition member is comprised with a transparent member, the player can visually recognize the back lantern accessory 320 through a partition member.

  In FIG. 3, since the partition member is removed, the lantern accessory 320 disposed at the back of the stage unit 90 can be seen. The lantern accessory 320 includes a fixed decorative portion 321 simulating the shape of one lantern and two sets of movable decorative portions 322 simulating the shape of two lanterns.

  The fixed decorative portion 321 is fixed to the lower center of the center case 34. One movable decorative portion 322 is disposed on each of the left and right sides of the fixed decorative portion 321. The movable decorative portion 322 is slidably provided by a slide member (not shown) attached to the back surface of the movable decorative portion 322. Characters indicating the four seasons (“spring”, “summer”, “autumn”, “winter”) are attached to the role imitating the four lanterns included in the movable decorative portion 322.

  The slide member is driven based on a driving force of a solenoid transmitted through a power transmission mechanism (not shown). A solenoid and a power transmission mechanism are provided for each of the two left and right movable decorative portions 322. Therefore, the lantern accessory 320 is configured such that the movable decorative portions 322 move up and down simultaneously or individually according to the production mode.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5, the game control device 600 and the effect control device 700 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a block configuration diagram showing a control system centering on the game control device 600 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a block configuration diagram showing a control system centering on the effect control device 700 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  A game control device 600 shown in FIG. 4 is a main control device (main board) that comprehensively controls games in the gaming machine 1. A power supply device 800, a payout control device 640, and an effect control device 700 are connected to the game control device 600. The game control device 600 transmits a control signal (command) to the payout control device 640 and the effect control device 700 to instruct execution of various processes. Furthermore, the game control device 600 is connected to various switches, solenoids to be controlled, and the like.

  The game control device 600 includes a CPU unit 610 that performs various arithmetic processes, an input unit 620 that receives input of various signals, and an output unit 630 that outputs various signals and control signals. The CPU unit 610, the input unit 620, and the output unit 630 are connected to each other by a data bus 680.

  The input unit 620 receives signals output from various switches provided on the switch base and the like and signals output from the payout control device 640. The input unit 620 includes a proximity interface (I / F) 621 and input ports 622 and 623.

  The input ports 622 and 623 receive a signal input via the proximity I / F 621 or directly receive a signal input from the outside. Information input to the input ports 622 and 623 is provided to the CPU unit 610 and the like via the data bus 680.

  The proximity I / F 621 is an interface that receives signals output from various switches, converts the input signals, and outputs the converted signals to the input port 622. The proximity I / F 621 is connected to a first start port switch 601, a second start port switch 602, a gate switch 603, winning port switches 604a to 604n, and count switches 605a and 605b.

  The first start port switch 601 is a switch that detects that a game ball has won the first start winning port 37a. The second start port switch 602 is a switch that detects that the game ball has won the second start winning port 37b. The gate switch 603 is a switch that detects that the game ball has passed the usual start gate 36. The winning award opening switches 604a to 604n are switches for detecting that the game ball has won the general winning opening 40.

  Detection signals of the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602 are output to the input port 622 and also to the gaming microcomputer 611 via the inversion circuit 612 of the CPU unit 610. This is because the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 611 is designed to detect the low level as an effective level.

  The count switches 605a and 605b are switches that detect that a game ball has won a big winning opening. When a winning of a game ball is detected by the count switches 605a and 605b, the number of winning game balls is counted, and the counted number of game balls is stored in a memory provided in the game control device 600. The count switch 605a is disposed at the left end of the big prize opening, and the count switch 605b is arranged at the right end of the big prize opening. By providing the count switches 605a and 605b at both ends of the big prize opening, it is possible to prevent the detection of gaming balls won in the big prize opening and to prevent more than a predetermined number of gaming balls from winning in the big prize opening.

  Since the voltage of the input signal to the proximity I / F 621 is normally within a predetermined range, according to the proximity I / F 621, the lead wire in each switch is disconnected or short-circuited based on the voltage value of the signal from each switch. An abnormal voltage value can be detected. When such an abnormality is detected, the proximity I / F 621 outputs a signal indicating the abnormality from the abnormality detection output terminal.

  Further, signals from the magnetic sensor switch 23 and the vibration sensor switch 24 are directly input to the input port 622, and from the front frame opening detection switch (SW) 25 and the glass frame opening detection switch (SW) 26 to the input port 623. The signal is input directly. Various signals from the payout control device 640 are also input to the input port 623.

  The magnetic sensor switch 23 detects a magnetic force in order to detect an illegal act of manipulating the trajectory of the launched game ball with a magnet. The vibration sensor switch 24 detects the vibration of the gaming machine 1 in order to detect an illegal act that vibrates the gaming machine 1.

  The front frame opening detection SW 25 detects that the front frame 5 is opened. The front frame opening detection SW 25 is set to ON when the front frame 5 is released from the main body frame 2, and is set to OFF when the front frame 5 is closed to the main body frame 2.

  The glass frame open detection SW 26 detects that the glass frame 6 has been opened. The glass frame open detection SW 26 is set to ON when the glass frame 6 is released from the front frame 5, and is set to OFF when the glass frame 6 is closed to the front frame 5.

  The CPU unit 610 of the game control device 600 includes a game microcomputer 611, an inversion circuit 612, and a crystal oscillator 613.

  The gaming microcomputer 611 includes a CPU 611a, a ROM 611b, and a RAM 611c, and executes various processes such as a big hit lottery by executing a program stored in the ROM 611b based on a signal input via the input unit 620. . The gaming microcomputer 611 is connected via the output unit 630 to a collective display device composed of the gaming state notification LED 12, the collective display device 50, etc., the general electric solenoid 27, the special winning opening solenoid 28, the effect control device 700, and the payout control. A control signal is transmitted to the device 640 to control the gaming machine 1 in an integrated manner. The gaming microcomputer 611 selects a port for inputting or outputting a signal by chip selection.

  The ROM 611b is a non-volatile storage medium and stores programs, data, and the like for game control. The ROM 611b stores, for example, variation pattern distribution information for determining a variation pattern that defines the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the contents of the effects, the presence or absence of the reach state, and the like.

  The variation pattern distribution information is distribution information for the CPU 611a to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. The variation pattern distribution information includes out-of-range variation pattern distribution information selected when the result is out of range, large hit variation pattern distribution information selected when the result is per 15R or per 2R, and the like. For example, the special pattern fluctuation display game is a fluctuation pattern distribution information related to a fluctuation pattern without reach, a fluctuation pattern distribution information related to a fluctuation pattern in which normal (N) reach is executed in the special figure fluctuation display game, and a special figure fluctuation display game. Fluctuation pattern distribution information related to a fluctuation pattern for executing a special (SP) 1 reach, Fluctuation pattern distribution information relating to a fluctuation pattern for executing a special (SP) 2 reach in a special figure fluctuation display game, Special figure fluctuation for a big hit There is variation pattern distribution information related to a variation pattern for executing premium reach in a display game. Further, the pattern distribution information includes the latter half variation pattern distribution information and the first half variation pattern distribution information.

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

  Thus, for example, the decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on the display device corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game has a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas in the fluctuation display device 35. If the result display is displayed after the variable display is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition for the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas ( For example, the state where 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 that is the identification information (except for the special result mode) may be the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state.

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

  The RAM 611c is a volatile storage medium, and is used as a work area for temporarily storing information (for example, random number values) necessary for game control. As the ROM 611b or the RAM 611c, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

  The inversion circuit 612 inverts the logical value of the signal (the signal from the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602) input via the proximity I / F 621 and outputs the inverted value to the gaming microcomputer 611.

  The crystal oscillator 613 is configured as an operating clock source of a hard random number for performing a timer interrupt, a system clock signal, a big hit lottery, and the like.

  The output unit 630 of the game control device 600 includes ports 631a to 631e, buffers 632a and 632b, drivers 633a to 633d, and a photocoupler 634.

  The ports 631a to 631e receive signals input via the data bus 680.

  The buffers 632a and 632b temporarily hold signals input via the data bus 680 and the ports 631a and 631b.

  The drivers 633a to 633d generate various drive signals from the signals input via the ports 631c to 631e and output them to each device.

  The photocoupler 634 is configured to be connectable to an external inspection device 670, and removes noise from various signals that are input and output to shape the waveforms of the various signals. Information is transmitted and received between the photocoupler 634 and the inspection device 670 by serial communication.

  Information output from the CPU unit 610 by parallel communication is transmitted to the payout control device 640 via the port 631a. Since there is no need to secure one-way communication for the payout control device 640, a control signal is directly transmitted from the port 631a to the payout control board of the payout control device 640.

  Also, the payout control device 640 outputs a firing permission signal to the firing control device 690. The launch control device 690 can launch a game ball into the game area 31 only when a launch permission signal is input.

  Further, the payout control device 640 discharges a prize ball from the payout unit (not shown) based on a prize ball command signal from the game control device 600, or based on a lending request signal from a card unit (not shown). The rental balls are discharged from the payout unit. The payout control device 640 outputs a payout abnormality status signal, a shot ball shortage switch signal, and an overflow switch signal to the game control device 600 when a failure such as a ball breakage or a failure occurs.

  The payout abnormality status signal is a signal output when the game ball is not paid out normally. The shot ball cut switch signal is a signal that is output when there are not enough game balls before the payout. The overflow switch signal is a signal output when a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 14 (see FIG. 1).

  The effect control device 700 receives a data strobe signal (SSTB) from the port 631a of the output unit 630 and an 8-bit data signal from the port 631b via the buffer 632a. The data strobe signal (SSTB) is a 1-bit signal indicating whether data is valid or invalid. The 8 + 1 bit signal (subcommand) from the buffer 632a is output by parallel communication. The buffer 632a is provided to secure one-way communication so that a signal cannot be transmitted from the effect control device 700 to the game control device 600. The subcommands transmitted to the effect control device 700 include effect control command signals such as a change start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, and an error designation command.

  A signal output from the CPU unit 610 is input to the special winning opening solenoid 28 and the general power solenoid 27 via the port 631c and the driver 633a. The special winning opening solenoid 28 rotates the opening / closing door 41a (see FIG. 2) of the variable winning apparatus 41, and the general electric solenoid 27 rotates the opening / closing member 37c of the second starting winning opening 37b.

  The collective display device 50 includes a gaming state notification LED 12 and a state indicator. The anode terminal of the LED of the status indicator is connected to the driver 633c via a segment line, and the driver 633c and the port 631d are connected. The cathode terminal of the LED of the status indicator is connected to the driver 633b via a digit line, and the driver 633b and the port 631c are connected. An on / off drive signal from the driver 633c is input to the anode terminal of the LED of the status indicator, and an on / off drive signal is output from the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 to the driver 633b.

  The external information terminal 660 is a terminal for outputting game data such as a start signal indicating the start of the special figure variation display game and a special signal indicating the occurrence of the big hit gaming state to the information collecting terminal device. The game data is output to the external information terminal 660 via the port 631e and the driver 633d.

  The game control device 600 is configured to be connectable to an external test test device via a relay board 650. The test firing test apparatus is an apparatus for performing a type test of the gaming machine 1 in a predetermined engine. The test firing test apparatus includes signals from the first start port switch 601, the second start port switch 602, the gate switch 603, the winning port switches 604a to 604n, and the count switches 605a and 605b, the big winning port solenoid 28 and the general electric power. Signals necessary for the trial test, such as a signal output to the solenoid 27, are input.

  The game control device 600 is connected to the power supply device 800 via a Schmitt circuit 624 provided in the input unit 620. The Schmitt circuit 624 is a circuit that removes fluctuation (noise) of the input signal in order to prevent the operation of the gaming machine 1 from becoming unstable when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. The Schmitt circuit 624 receives a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 800.

  The power supply device 800 includes a normal power supply unit including an AC-DC converter that generates a DC32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power supply and a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V and DC5V from the DC32V voltage 810, a backup power supply unit 820 for supplying power supply voltage to the RAM 611c in the game microcomputer 611 in the event of a power failure, a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch, and the occurrence and recovery of power failure in the game control device 600 A control signal generation unit 830 that outputs a control signal such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, or a reset signal.

  A DC voltage of a predetermined level such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 800 is supplied to the game control device 600 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 600.

  In the present embodiment, power supply device 800 is configured separately from game control device 600, but backup power supply unit 820 and control signal generation unit 830 are integrated on a separate board or game control device 600, that is, You may comprise so that it may provide on a main board | substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 600 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 820 and the control signal generation unit 830 are provided on a board different from the power supply device 800 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 820 is a power supply for backing up game data stored in the RAM 611c of the game microcomputer 611. The backup power supply unit 820 can be configured with one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor.

  Further, the backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 611 (particularly the built-in RAM) of the game control device 600, and the data stored in the RAM 611c is held even during a power failure or after the power is cut off. After the power failure is restored, the game control device 600 restores the gaming state before the power failure based on the game data held in the RAM 611c. The backup power supply unit 820 can hold game data for two to three days or more.

  The control signal generator 830 monitors the input voltage (guaranteed DC 32V) of the switching regulator that generates DC 12V and DC 5V. When the detected voltage is DC 17.2 V to DC 20.0 V, it is determined that there is a power failure, and a power failure monitoring signal is output from the control signal generation unit 830. The power failure monitoring signal is input to the input port 623 of the input unit 620 via the Schmitt circuit 624. After the power failure monitoring signal is output, the power failure monitoring circuit outputs a reset signal. The reset signal is input to each port 631a to 631e of the gaming microcomputer 611 and the output unit 630 via the Schmitt circuit 624. When the game control device 600 receives the power failure monitoring signal, the game control device 600 performs a predetermined power failure process, and stops the operation of the CPU unit 610 after receiving the reset signal.

  The control signal generation unit 830 includes an initialization switch (not shown), and an initialization switch signal is output from the control signal generation unit 830 when the initialization switch is in an ON state when the power is turned on. The initialization switch signal is input to the input port 623 of the input unit 620 via the Schmitt circuit 624. The initialization switch signal is a signal for forcibly initializing information stored in the RAM 611c of the gaming microcomputer 611 and the RAM of the payout control device 640.

  The effect control device 700 shown in FIG. 5 controls the video under the control of the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 710 composed of an amusement chip (IC) and the main control microcomputer 710 in the same manner as the game microcomputer 611 of the game control device 600. A video control processor (2ndCPU) 720 that performs the above and a VDP (Video Display Processor) that performs image processing for video display on the variable display device 35 (see FIG. 2) according to commands and data from the video control microcomputer 720 730, and a sound source LSI 705 for reproducing various melody and sound effects from the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b.

  PROM (Programmable Read Only Memory) 702 and 703 storing programs executed by the CPUs are connected to the main control microcomputer 710 and the video control microcomputer 720, respectively.

  An image ROM 704 in which character images and video data are stored is connected to the VDP 730.

  The sound source LSI 705 is connected to an audio ROM 706 that stores audio data and the like.

  The main control microcomputer 710 analyzes the command transmitted from the game microcomputer 611 of the game control device 600, instructs the video control microcomputer 720 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 705 about the contents of the reproduced sound. Or The main control microcomputer 710 also executes processing such as LED lighting control, various motor drive control, and production time management based on a control command from the game control device 600.

  RAMs 711 and 721 that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer 710 and the video control microcomputer 720 are provided in the respective chips. The RAMs 711 and 721 that provide the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Data transmission / reception is performed between the main control microcomputer 710 and the video control microcomputer 720 and between the main control microcomputer 710 and the tone generator LSI 705 in a serial manner. In contrast, the main control microcomputer 710 and the VDP 730 are configured to transmit and receive data in a parallel manner. By transmitting and receiving data in the parallel system, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the serial system.

  The VDP 730 includes a VRAM (video RAM) 731 used for expanding and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 704, a scaler 732 for enlarging and reducing images, and an LVDS. A signal conversion circuit 733 for generating a video signal to be transmitted to the fluctuation display device 35 by the (small amplitude signal transmission) method is provided.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is output from the VDP 730 to the main control microcomputer 710 in order to synchronize the image of the variation display device 35 and the lighting of LEDs and the like provided on the front frame 5 and the game board 30. Also, the VDP 730 notifies the video control microcomputer 720 that it is waiting to receive commands and data from the interrupt signals INT0 to n and the video control microcomputer 720 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM 731. A wait signal WAIT is output.

  From the video control microcomputer 720 to the main control microcomputer 710, a synchronization signal SYNC for notifying that the video control microcomputer 720 is operating normally and giving command transmission timing is output.

  Between the main control microcomputer 710 and the tone generator LSI 705, an interrogation signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged in order to transmit and receive commands and data by the handshake method.

  Note that the video control microcomputer 720 uses a CPU capable of performing higher-speed processing than the main control microcomputer 710. By providing a video control microcomputer 720 separately from the main control microcomputer 710 and sharing the processing, it is possible to display a fast moving image on a large screen, which is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer 710 alone, on the variable display device 35. In addition to this, an increase in cost can be suppressed as compared with the case where two CPUs having processing capabilities equivalent to those of the video control microcomputer 720 are used.

  The effect control device 700 includes an interface chip (command I / F) 701 for receiving a command transmitted from the game control device 600. The effect control device 700 receives the change start command, the customer waiting demo command, the fanfare command, the probability information command, the error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 600 as the effect control command signal via the command I / F 701. To do. Since the game microcomputer 611 of the game control device 600 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 701 is provided with a signal level conversion function. Yes.

  The effect control device 700 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 741 that controls a panel decoration device 760 including LEDs and the like provided on the center case 34 and the game board 30, and a frame decoration device 21 that includes LEDs and the like provided on the front frame 5 and the like. The frame decoration LED control circuit 742 for controlling the display, the board effect motor / SOL (drive control for the board effect device 770 including the electric accessory and the effect device 70 which enhance the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the variable display device 35) Solenoid) control circuit 743, and a frame effect motor control circuit 744 for driving and controlling the frame effect device 22 including an illumination drive motor for the movable illumination 9 and the like are provided. These control circuits (741 to 744) are connected to a main control microcomputer 710 via an address / data bus 740.

  Further, the effect control device 700 includes an effect button SW (switch) 751 that detects that the effect button 17 (see FIG. 1) is operated, and an effect motor SW (switch) that detects that various drive motors are driven. An amplifier circuit 707 including a switch (SW) input circuit 750 that detects the on / off states of 752a to 752n and transmits a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 710, an audio power amplifier that drives the upper speaker 10a, and the lower speaker 10b. 708 are provided.

  The normal power supply unit 810 of the power supply device 800 is configured to be able to generate a plurality of types of voltages in order to supply a predetermined level of DC voltage to the effect control device 700 and the electronic components controlled by the effect control device 700. ing. Specifically, in addition to DC 32V for driving the drive motor and solenoid, DC 12V for driving the variable display device 35 including a liquid crystal panel, DC 5V serving as the power supply voltage of the command I / F 701, the upper speaker 10a and It is possible to generate a DC 18V for driving the lower speaker 10b, and a NDC 24V voltage used as a reference for these DC voltages or for turning on the power monitor lamp.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 830 of the power supply device 800 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 710, the video control microcomputer 720, the VDP 730, the tone generator LSI 705, and various control circuits (741 to 744, 707, 708). These are reset. The power supply device 800 has a function of generating and supplying a reset signal for the VDP 730 using a general-purpose port of the video control microcomputer 720. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 720 and the VDP 730 can be improved.

  The above is the configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Next, the outline of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. Specifically, the game mode and the transition of the game mode in the game according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

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FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the transition of the game mode according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game mode according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a normal mode, a probability change mode, and a time reduction mode.

  The normal mode is a state in which the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is low and there is no support for ordinary power. The normal mode includes a semi-reach forced mode (specific game state) in addition to the normal mode as the internal mode. The quasi-reach forced mode is a mode in which a reach equal to or higher than the SP1 reach is always generated when a reach occurs. Also, the probability of reach is set higher than in the normal mode. Even in the quasi-reach forced mode, the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is low, so the probability that a big hit will occur is the same as in the normal mode. By providing this semi-reach compulsory mode, the game is less likely to be monotonous and the player's willingness to play can be maintained.

  In addition, the semi-reach forced mode transitions to the normal mode when a specific number of special figure change display game is executed. Similarly, in the normal mode, when the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times, the mode changes to the semi-reach forced mode. At this time, the number of executions of the special figure change display game in the transition from the semi-reach forced mode to the normal mode and the transition from the normal mode to the semi-reach forced mode may be the same or different.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, since the semi-reach forced mode is included in the normal mode, the production mode (display mode) is configured to be the same, but the player is in the semi-reach forced mode. A recognizable effect may be executed. In this case, the player's expectation may be enhanced by changing the pre-reading effect mode. In the semi-reach forced mode, the probability of occurrence of a highly anticipated reach increases, so that the pre-reading notice may be prohibited from being executed so as not to give the player an excessive sense of expectation.

  The probability variation mode is a state in which the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is high, and there is a general power support. The probability variation mode is a mode that shifts when the special figure variation display game is won with a predetermined symbol.

  In the time reduction mode, the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is a high probability or a low probability, and there is a general electric power support. The time reduction mode shifts when the special figure variation display game is won with a predetermined symbol.

  In addition, the short time mode includes an internal probability change mode corresponding to a case where the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is high and an internal low probability mode corresponding to a case where the probability is low, as internal modes. When transitioning from the other mode to the time reduction mode, the mode is assigned to the internal probability variation mode or the internal low probability mode according to the big hit symbol.

  The time reduction mode transitions to another mode when a special number variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times. In the case of the internal probability change mode, the mode changes to the probability change mode, and in the case of the internal low accuracy mode, the mode changes to the normal mode. The game is controlled in the same effect mode regardless of whether it is in the internal probability variation mode or in the internal low probability mode, so that the player can display the special diagram variation display game until a predetermined number of special diagram variation display games are executed. Can no longer recognize the winning probability.

  If a power outage occurs while a game is being executed in a mode that includes the internal mode, the background screen is made to correspond to the internal mode so that the player can recognize the internal mode being executed when the power is restored. May be displayed.

  Next, the type of jackpot and the gaming state after the jackpot when the special figure variation display game is won will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a gaming state after winning the special figure variation display game according to the first embodiment of this invention. (A) is a case where the first special figure fluctuation display game is executed, and (B) is a case where the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed.

  First, the case where the first special figure fluctuation display game is won will be described. Referring to (A), when the value of the jackpot symbol number (random number) is 1 to 34, the type of jackpot is “15R (round) probability change”. In this case, after the big hit occurs, that is, after the special game state is ended, the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is set to a high probability, and the probability change mode is set to the display mode.

  When the value of the jackpot symbol number (random number) is 35 to 40, the type of jackpot is “15R probability variation”. In this case, as in the case where the symbol numbers are 1 to 34, the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is set to a high probability, but the time reduction mode is set to the display mode. At this time, the internal mode of the time reduction mode is set to the internal probability change mode, and after the predetermined number of special figure variation display games are executed, the mode shifts to the probability change mode.

  When the value of the jackpot symbol number (random number) is 41 to 60, the type of jackpot is “2R probability variation”. In this case, except for the number of rounds in the special game state, the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is set to a high probability, and the probability change mode is set to the display mode, as in the case of the symbol numbers 1 to 34.

  Finally, when the value of the jackpot symbol number (random number) is 61 to 100, the jackpot type is “15R normal”. In this case, the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is set to a low probability, and the time reduction mode is set to the display mode. At this time, the internal mode of the time-saving mode is set to the internal low-accuracy mode, and after the predetermined number of special figure change display games are executed, the mode is shifted to the normal mode.

  Next, a case where the second special figure fluctuation display game is won will be described. Referring to (A), when the value of the jackpot symbol number (random number) is 1 to 48, the type of jackpot is “15R probability variation”. After the special game state ends, the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is set to a high probability, and the probability change mode is set to the display mode.

  When the value of the jackpot symbol number (random number) is 49 to 60, the type of jackpot is “15R probability variation”. In this case, as in the case where the symbol numbers are 1 to 34, the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is set to a high probability, but the time reduction mode is set to the display mode. At this time, the internal mode of the time reduction mode is set to the internal probability change mode, and after the predetermined number of special figure variation display games are executed, the mode shifts to the probability change mode.

  Finally, when the value of the jackpot symbol number (random number) is 61 to 100, the jackpot type is “15R normal”. In this case, the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is set to a low probability, and the time reduction mode is set to the display mode. At this time, the internal mode of the time-saving mode is set to the internal low-accuracy mode, and after the predetermined number of special figure change display games are executed, the mode is shifted to the normal mode.

  Here, comparing the case where the first special figure fluctuation display game is won and the case where the second special figure fluctuation display game is won, the second special figure fluctuation is obtained when the first special figure fluctuation display game is won. When the display game is won, a 2R probability change that is not selected occurs. If the number of rounds in the special game state is large, the number of prize balls increases. Therefore, the second special figure variation display game is more advantageous than the first special figure variation display game.

  In addition, as described above, in the first embodiment of the present invention, since the start memory of the second special figure variation display game is preferentially consumed, the game mode transitions according to the number of executions of the special figure variation display game. In some cases (for example, transition from the normal mode to the semi-reach forced mode), inconsistency may occur when switching the game mode. That is, when the pre-reading notice (details will be described later) corresponding to the start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game to be executed in the semi-reach forced mode is executed, the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed. When the start memory is generated, the second special figure variation display game is preferentially executed based on the start memory. In the gaming state where no ordinary power support is generated, the second special figure fluctuation display game is rarely executed, but in the semi-reach forced mode, a predetermined number of special figure fluctuation display games are executed. Since the transition to the normal mode is made, the special figure variation display game has been executed a predetermined number of times by the second special figure variation display game that is suddenly executed, and there is a possibility of transition to the normal mode. Then, the first special figure fluctuation display game (starting memory) that should have been executed in the semi-reach forced mode is executed in the normal mode. Therefore, the pre-reading notice corresponding to the start memory of the first special figure variation display game to be executed in the semi-reach forced mode is a notice made based on an erroneous correspondence relationship and lacks credibility. .

  Next, specific processing for control by the game control device 600 will be described.

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

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

  When the main process is executed, the game control device 600 first prohibits interruption (step A1001). Next, interrupt vector setting processing for setting a vector address indicating a jump destination executed when an interrupt occurs is executed (step A1002). Furthermore, a stack pointer that is the start address of an area in which the value of a register or the like is saved when an interrupt occurs is set (step A1003). Further, an interrupt processing mode is set (step A1004).

  Next, the game control device 600 stands by until the program of the payout control device (payout board) 640 is normally started (step A1005). For example, wait for 4 milliseconds. By controlling in this way, when the power is turned on, the game control device 600 is started first and the command is transmitted to the payout control device 640 before the start-up of the payout control device 640 is completed. , It can be avoided that the payout control device 640 misses the transmitted command.

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 permits access to a read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or an EEPROM (step A1006). Further, all output ports are set to off (no output) (step A1007). In addition, the serial port preinstalled in the gaming microcomputer 611 is set not to be used (step A1008). This is because the serial port is not used because parallel communication is performed with the payout control device 640 and the effect control device 700 in the present embodiment.

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the initialization switch signal in the power supply device 800 is set to ON (step A1009). The initialization switch signal is a signal for setting whether or not to start a game in an initialized state when the gaming machine 1 is powered on.

  For example, if the power is turned off while the store is closed, etc., and the power is turned on when the store opens the next day, the initialization switch signal is set to ON so that the game starts in the initialized state. Is done. On the other hand, when the power is turned on again after a power failure, the initialization switch signal is turned off so that the game machine is not initialized in order to resume the game as close to the gaming state as possible before the power failure. Is set.

  When the initialization switch signal is set to OFF (the result of Step A1009 is “N”), the game control apparatus 600 checks whether the data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal ( Step A1010 to Step A1013). More specifically, the power outage inspection area includes a power outage inspection area 1 and a power outage inspection area 2. The power failure inspection area 1 stores power failure inspection area check data 1, and the power failure inspection area 2 stores power failure inspection area check data 2. In the processing of step A1010 and step A1011, it is checked whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 1 stored in the power failure inspection area 1 is normal. Similarly, in the processing of step A1012 and step A1013, it is checked whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 2 stored in the power failure inspection area 2 is normal.

  When it is determined that the power failure inspection area check data of the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal (the result of Step A1013 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 600 calculates verification data called a checksum. A checksum calculation process is executed (step A1014).

  Then, the game control device 600 compares the checksum value calculated in the checksum calculation process with the checksum value calculated when the power is turned off (step A1015), and whether these values match. Is determined (step A1016).

  On the other hand, in the game control device 600, when the initialization switch signal is set to ON (the result of Step A1009 is “Y”), the value of the power failure inspection area is not normal (the result of Step A1011 or Step A1013 is “ N "), if the checksum value at power-off does not match the checksum value calculated in step A1014 (the result of step A1016 is" N "), the process proceeds from step A1039 to step A1039 in FIG. 8B. The initialization process up to A1043 is executed. Details of the initialization process will be described later.

  When the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value at the time of power-off (the result of step A1016 is “Y”), the game control device 600 has executed the power failure processing normally, Processing for restoring the previous state is executed (step A1017 to step A1023 in FIG. 8B). First, an area in the RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment) in which information for determining whether or not the information at the time of a power failure has been normally stored is cleared (initialized). Specifically, all the power outage inspection areas are cleared (step A1017), and the area where the checksum is stored is cleared (step A1018). Further, an area for storing error-related information and information for monitoring fraud is reset (step A1019).

  Next, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the game state at the time of the power failure is a high probability state from the area for storing the game state in the RWM (step A1020). If it is determined that the probability is not high (the result of Step A1020 is “N”), the processing after Step A1023 is executed.

  In addition, when it is determined that the gaming state at the time of the power outage is a high probability state (the result of Step A1020 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets the high probability notification flag to ON and sets the high probability. Save in the notification flag area (step A1021). Subsequently, the high-probability notification LED (third gaming state indicator 58) provided in the collective display device 50 is set to ON (lighted) (step A1022).

  Further, the game control device 600 transmits a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 700 (step A1023A). The special figure game process number is a number indicating the state of the special figure game, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RWM when a power failure occurs. In this way, by transmitting the power failure recovery command corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 700, the game can be resumed in a state as close as possible to before the power failure occurs.

  In addition, the game control device 600 transmits a prefetch prohibit command to prohibit the execution of the prefetch notice until the special figure variation display game is executed eight times after recovery from the power failure (step A1023B). By prohibiting the execution of the pre-reading notice, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconsistencies such as execution of an effect different from that before the power failure when the effect control device 700 re-determines the mode of the pre-reading notice after the recovery from the power failure. In other words, since the data used in the production control device 700 is not backed up at the time of a power failure, there is a possibility that the result of the special figure variation display game and the production content will be inconsistent. So that it is controlled. Further, even when data used in the production control device 700 is backed up at the time of a power failure, it is difficult to guarantee the consistency between the result of the special figure variation display game and the production content. Prohibition of pre-reading notice is prohibited so as not to give a feeling. Note that the number of times that execution of the pre-reading notice is prohibited is eight, which is the maximum number of start memories stored before power failure recovery, but may be the number of start memories before power failure recovery.

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

  In the initialization process, the game control device 600 first clears all work areas before the access prohibited area (step A1039). Further, all stack areas after the access prohibited area are cleared (step A1040). Then, the initial value for power-on is saved in the initialized area (step A1041).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 sets a time value corresponding to a period during which external information related to RWM clear is output (step A1042). Then, at the end of the initialization process, a command for turning on the power is transmitted to the effect control device 700 (step A1043), and the processes after step A1024 are executed.

  When the processing of step A1023B or step A1043 is completed, the gaming control device 600 includes a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 611 (clock generator). Start (step A1024).

  The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 611. The clock generator includes a frequency dividing circuit that divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 613 and the CTC circuit described above. The timer interrupt signal is a signal for causing the CPU 611a to generate a timer interrupt with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) based on the divided signal. The random number update trigger signal (CTC) is supplied to the random number generation circuit based on the divided signal, and the random number generation circuit serves as a trigger for updating the random number.

  When the CTC circuit is activated, the game control device 600 performs activation setting of the random number generation circuit (step A1025). Specifically, the CPU 611a executes processing such as setting a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Further, the value of a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at power-on is saved in a predetermined area of the RWM as an initial value (start value) of various corresponding initial value random numbers (step A1026). ). Thereafter, the game control device 600 permits an interrupt (step A1027).

  Note that the random number generation circuit in the CPU 611a of the present embodiment is configured such that the initial value of the soft random number register is changed each time the power is turned on, and initial values of various initial value random numbers are based on the initial value of the soft random number register. By setting a value (start value), it becomes possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to acquire illegal random numbers. The various initial value random numbers include, for example, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, a jackpot symbol random number 2), and a random number for determining a hit of a normal variation display game (a hit random number).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 executes an initial value random number update process for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers (step A1028). In the present embodiment, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number generated in the random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number are soft random numbers generated by software. Note that the source of various random numbers is not limited to the above-described mode, and the big hit random number may be a software random number, or the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number may be a hardware random number. .

  Further, after the initial value random number update process is executed, the game control device 600 sets the number of times of checking the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 800 and read via the port and the data bus (step A1029). Normally, a value of 2 or more is set as the number of checks. It is possible to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred by checking the power failure monitoring signal. The game control device 600 determines whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (step A1030). When the power failure monitoring signal is not ON, that is, when there is no power failure (the result of Step A1030 is “N”), the initial value random number update processing of Step A1028 is executed again, and the processing from Step A1028 to Step A1030 is performed. Repeated execution (loop processing).

  Further, by permitting an interrupt (step A1027) before the initial value random number update process (step A1028), when a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process can be executed with priority. It becomes possible. Accordingly, since the timer interrupt process cannot be executed until the execution of the initial value random number update process is completed, it is possible to avoid a shortage of time for executing various processes included in the interrupt process.

  In the initial value random number update process (step A1028), the initial value random number update process may be executed by a timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. However, when the initial value random number update process is executed in the timer interrupt process, an interrupt is issued during the initial value random number update process in the main process in order to avoid executing the initial value random number update process in both processes. It is prohibited to release the interrupt after updating the initial random number. However, if the initial value random number update process is not executed in the timer interrupt process and the initial value random number update process is executed only in the main process as in this embodiment, the interrupt can be canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is no problem, and there is an advantage that the main processing is simplified.

  On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON (the result of Step A1030 is “Y”), the game control device 600 continuously detects that the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON. Determines whether the number of checks set in the process of step A1029 has been reached (step A1031). If the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal is continuously turned on has not reached the number of checks (the result of step A1031 is “N”), is the power failure monitoring signal turned on again? It is determined whether or not (step A1030). That is, when the power failure monitoring signal is on, it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks.

  When the number of times that the game control device 600 has continuously detected that the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON has reached the number of checks (the result of step A1031 is “Y”), it is assumed that a power failure has occurred. Assuming that a power failure occurs, the process is executed (step A1032 to step A1038).

  The game control device 600 prohibits interruption (step A1032) and sets all output ports to off (step A1033). Thereafter, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 1 (step A1034), and further, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 2 (step A1035).

  Furthermore, the game control device 600 executes a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum when the RWM is turned off (step A1036), and saves (saves) the calculated checksum value in the checksum area of the RWM. (Step A1037). Finally, access to the RWM is prohibited so that the contents of the RWM are not changed (step A1038), and the system waits until the power of the gaming machine 1 is cut off. In this way, by saving check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating and storing the checksum at the time of power-off, the information stored in the RWM before power-off is correctly backed up. It is possible to determine when the power is turned on again.

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

  The timer interrupt process is started when a periodic (for example, 1 millisecond cycle) timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 611a.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, the game control device 600 first saves the register by moving the value held in the predetermined register to the RWM (step A1101). In this embodiment, a Z80 microcomputer is used as the game microcomputer. The Z80 microcomputer has a front register and a back register, and the processing in step A1101 can be implemented by saving the value held in the front register to the back register.

  Next, the game control device 600 takes in input signals from various sensors and switches inputted via the input unit 620, and executes an input process of reading the state of each input port (step A1102). The various sensors include a first start port switch 601, a second start port switch 602, a conventional gate switch 603, count switches 605a and 605b, and the like. In the input process, the input information is confirmed by performing chattering removal or the like on the input signal.

  Further, the game control device 600 executes output processing for transmitting output data related to game control set in various processes to the effect control device 700 and the payout control device 640 (step A1103). The output data is information for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid, and the solenoids to be controlled include, for example, a big prize opening solenoid 28 and a general electric solenoid 27. The output process also includes a process of outputting game data to an information collecting terminal device (not shown) that collects game data in the gaming machine.

  Next, the game control device 600 executes a command transmission process for transmitting (outputting) the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 700, the payout control device 640, and the like (step A1104). Specifically, the effect control device 700 includes a change pattern designation command for designating the change pattern of the identification information in the special figure change display game, and a power failure recovery command for causing the effect control device 700 to execute the power failure recovery process when recovering from the power failure. Or a prize ball command specifying the number of prize balls to be paid out from the payout device is sent to the payout control device 640.

  Further, the game control device 600 executes a random number update process 1 for updating the jackpot symbol random number 1 and the jackpot symbol random number 2 (step A1105), and subsequently the variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern in the special diagram variation display game. Random number update processing 2 is executed (step A1106). In random number update processing 1 and random number update processing 2, in order to give randomness to various random numbers, the values of counters corresponding to various random numbers (big hit random number counter, hit random number counter, presentation determination random number counter, etc.) are incremented by one To do.

  After that, the game control device 600 executes a prize opening switch / error monitoring process for monitoring various prize opening switches and the like, and monitoring errors such as unauthorized opening of a frame (step A1107). The various winning opening switches include, for example, a first starting opening switch 601, a second starting opening switch 602, a gate switch 603, winning opening switches 604a to 604n, and count switches 605a and 605b. In the prize opening switch / error monitoring process, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from these switches. As for error monitoring, the front frame 5 and the glass frame 6 are targeted for unauthorized opening.

  Further, the game control device 600 executes a special figure game process for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game (step A1108). The details of the special figure game process will be described later with reference to FIG. Subsequently, a universal game process for performing a process related to the universal map display game is executed (step A1109).

  Next, the game control device 600 executes a segment LED editing process for controlling the display contents of the segment LED for displaying the special figure variation game and various information related to the game (step A1110). Specifically, the parameters for outputting the results of the special map variation display game and the general map variation display game to the segment LED (for example, the collective display device 50) are edited.

  The game control device 600 checks a detection signal from the magnetic sensor switch 23 or the vibration sensor switch 24 and executes a magnet error monitoring process for determining whether or not there is an abnormality (step A1111). When the occurrence of an abnormality is detected, a notification sound is output from the speaker 10 or the gaming state LED 12 is turned on to notify the outside.

  Next, the game control device 600 executes an external information editing process for editing various signals output from the external information terminal 660 (step A1112).

  Then, the game control device 600 clears the interrupt request and declares the end of the interrupt (step A1113). Thereafter, the register temporarily saved in the process of step A1101 is restored (step A1114), the interrupt and timer interrupt by the prohibited external device are permitted (step A1115), the timer interrupt process is terminated, and the main process Return to.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, the details of the special game process (step A1108) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special game process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the special figure game process, input signal monitoring by the first start opening switch 601 and the second start opening switch 602, control of the entire process related to the special figure variation display game, and setting of display of the special figure (identification symbol, identification information) are set. Do.

  When the special game process is started, the game control device 600 first executes a start switch monitoring process for monitoring winnings of the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602 (step A1201).

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

  Next, the game control device 600 executes a count switch monitoring process (step A1202). In the count switch monitoring process, the game switches won in the variable winning device 41 are detected by the count switches 605a and 605b provided in the variable winning device 41, and the number of winning game balls is monitored.

  Next, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the special figure game process timer has already expired or the special figure game process timer has expired as a result of updating (-1) the special figure game process timer. Is checked (step A1203). Note that the special figure game processing timer is set with an initial value of the variation time of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed, and the value of the special figure game processing timer is decremented by 1 in the process of step A1203. When the value of the special figure game processing timer becomes 0, it is determined that the time is up.

  If the special game process timer has not expired (the result of step A1204 is “N”), the game control apparatus 600 executes the processes after step A1216.

  On the other hand, when the special game processing timer expires (the result of step A1204 is “Y”), the game control device 600 refers to the special game to be branched to the process corresponding to the special game process number. The sequence branch table is set in the register (step A1205). Furthermore, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired based on the table (step A1206). Then, the return address after the branch process ends is saved in the stack area (step A1207), and the process is branched according to the game process number (step A1208).

  When the game process number is “0” (the result of step A1208 is “0”), the game control device 600 executes a special figure routine process (step A1209). The special chart routine process monitors the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the effects, sets the information necessary to execute the special figure fluctuation processing, etc. Do. Details of the special figure routine processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the game process number is “1” (the result of step A1208 is “1”), the game control apparatus 600 executes the special figure changing process (step A1210). In the special figure changing process, the stop display time of the identification information in the special figure changing display game, the setting of information necessary for performing the special figure display process, and the like are performed.

  When the game process number is “2” (the result of step A1208 is “2”), the game control apparatus 600 executes a special figure display process (step A1211). In the special figure display process, if the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command setting according to the type of the big hit, the fanfare time corresponding to the big winning opening opening pattern of each big hit, For example, information necessary for performing fanfare / interval processing is set. Details of the special figure display processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 20A and 20B.

  When the game process number is “3” (the result of step A1208 is “3”), the game control apparatus 600 executes the fanfare / inter-interval process (step A1212). In the fanfare / interval processing, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, and the like are performed.

  When the game process number is “4” (the result of step A1208 is “4”), the game control apparatus 600 executes a special winning opening opening process (step A1213). The processing during opening of the big prize opening is necessary to set an interval command if the big hit round is not the final round, while setting the command of the big hit end screen if the big round is the final round, or to perform the big prize opening remaining ball processing Set information.

  When the game process number is “5” (the result of step A1208 is “5”), the game control device 600 executes the big winning opening remaining ball process (step A1214). In the winning ball remaining ball processing, when the big hit round is the final round, the time for the remaining ball in the big winning mouth to be discharged is set, or the information necessary to perform the big hit end processing is set Or

  In the winning prize remaining ball process, information necessary for updating the special symbol process timer and performing the fanfare / interval process or the big hit end process is set. In addition, it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the grand prize opening has elapsed, or a predetermined number (predetermined number) of game balls have been won in the big prize opening, and the opening / closing door 41a is closed when any of the conditions is met. To do. After this is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds, the special figure game process number is set to 6.

  When the game process number is “6” (the result of step A1208 is “6”), the game control device 600 executes a jackpot end process (step A1215). In the jackpot end process, information necessary for performing the special figure routine process in step A1209 is set.

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 prepares a table for controlling the variation of symbols in the collective display device 50 (special display 1 display) (step A1216). Subsequently, a symbol variation control process for the collective display device 50 (special display 1 display) is executed (step A1217).

  Further, the game control device 600 prepares a table for controlling the variation of symbols in the collective display device 50 (special figure 2 display) (step A1218). Subsequently, the symbol variation control process related to the collective display device 50 (special figure 2 display) is executed (step A1219).

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

  When the start port switch monitoring process is started, the game control device 600 first sets a start port winning effect command transmitted when a game ball has won a first start winning port 37a (first start port). A table is prepared (step A1301). Furthermore, a table is prepared for setting information on hold due to the winning of a game ball in the first start winning opening 37a (step A1302).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 executes a special-purpose start port switch common process that is executed in common when a game ball wins the first start winning port 37a or the second start winning port 37b (step A1303). . The details of the special figure start port switch common process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in the game control device 600, the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning device, opening / closing member 37c of the second start winning port 37b) is operating, that is, the opening / closing member 37c of the second starting winning port 37b is a game. It is checked whether or not the ball is open so that a winning of a ball is possible (step A1304). When the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (the result of step A1305 is “Y”), the processing after step A1308 is executed.

  On the other hand, in the case where the ordinary electric accessory is not operating (the result of Step A1305 is “N”), the game control device 600 determines whether the number of fraudulent winnings at the second start winning award 37b is equal to or greater than the fraud occurrence determination number. Is checked (step A1306), and it is determined whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determination (step A1307).

  The illegal winning will be described in detail. The second start winning opening 37b cannot receive a game ball when the opening / closing member 37c is closed, and can receive a game ball only when the opening / closing member 37c is open. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, there is a high possibility that some abnormality or fraud has occurred, and when there is a game ball won in the closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. Then, in the processing of step A1306 and step A1307, it is determined whether or not the number of illegal winnings thus counted is equal to or greater than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value).

  When the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (the result of step A1307 is “Y”), the game control device 600 relates to the special figure variation display game as winning or invalidating of the game ball to the second start winning prize port 37b. The start port switch monitoring process is terminated without executing the process.

  On the other hand, the game control device 600 prepares a table for setting the start opening prize effect command by the second start winning opening 37b when the number of fraud winning is less than the number of fraud determination (the result of Step A1307 is “N”). (Step A1308). Further, a table for setting information on hold by the second start winning opening 37b is prepared (step A1309), and the special figure start opening switch common process is executed (step A1310). Thereafter, the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, details of the special figure start port switch common process (step A1303, step A1310) in the start port switch monitoring process described above will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the special-purpose start port switch common process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The special figure starting port switch common processing is when a signal is input from the first starting port switch 601 or the second starting port switch 602 because a game ball has won the first starting winning port 37a or the second starting winning port 37b. This process is executed in common.

  First, the game control device 600 checks whether a signal is input from a monitored start port switch (for example, the first start port switch 601) of the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602. (Step A1401, Step A1402). If no signal is input from the monitoring target start port switch (the result of step A1402 is "N"), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when a signal is input from the monitored start port switch (the result of step A1402 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets the start port winning flag corresponding to the monitored start port switch to RWM. (Step A1403). Furthermore, the big hit random number extracted to the hard random number latch register corresponding to the monitoring target start port switch is loaded, and preparation for use in the subsequent processing is performed (step A1404).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 outputs the number of times information related to the number of times of winning in the start winning port corresponding to the monitored start port switch is output to the management device outside the gaming machine 1 (start port signal output). Load) (step A1405). Then, it is updated by adding 1 to the loaded value, and it is checked whether or not the start port signal output count overflows (steps A1406 and A1407).

  When the start port signal output count does not overflow (the result of step A1407 is “N”), the game control device 600 sets the updated start port signal output count value to the RWM start port signal output count area. (Step A1408).

  The game control device 600 updates the update target corresponding to the monitored start port switch after the processing of step A1408 is completed or when the start port signal output count overflows (the result of step A1407 is “Y”). It is checked whether or not the number of special figure hold (starting memory) is less than the upper limit value (step A1409, step A1410).

  When the special figure hold number is less than the upper limit (the result of step A1410 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets information corresponding to the winning detected by the start port switch. Specifically, first, 1 is added to the number of special figure reservations to be updated (for example, the number of special figure 1 reservations) (step A1411).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 prepares a decoration special figure holding number command. The decoration special figure reservation number command is composed of a MODE part and an ACTION part. More specifically, the game control device 600 first prepares a decoration special figure hold number command (MODE) for the start port switch to be monitored (step A1412), and further displays a special figure corresponding to the special figure hold number. A pending number command (ACTION) is prepared (step A1413). Then, a command setting process for setting the prepared special figure reservation number command is executed (step A1414).

  Next, the game control device 600 calculates the address of the random number save area corresponding to the updated number of special figure hold (step A1415). Then, the big hit random number acquired in the process of step A1404 is saved in the big hit random number save area of the RWM (step A1416). Further, the jackpot symbol random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step A1417). Thereafter, the prepared jackpot symbol random number is saved in the RWM jackpot symbol random number saving area (step A1418).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 extracts the corresponding variation pattern random number 1, and saves the extracted value in the variation pattern random number 1 save area of the RWM (step A1419). Similarly, the corresponding variation pattern random number 2 is extracted, and the extracted value is saved in the RWM variation pattern random number 2 save area (step A1420). Further, the corresponding variation pattern random number 3 is extracted, and the extracted value is saved in the variation pattern random number 3 save area of the RWM (step A1421). The variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are used, for example, for individually setting the variation patterns of the first half and the second half, or for executing a specific effect.

  Fluctuation pattern random numbers (variation patterns 1 to 3) for determining a variation pattern in the first or second special figure variation display game (including the execution time of the variation display game in variation display without various reach and reach), Unlike the big hit symbol random number which is updated by the software of the random number generation circuit, it is updated by the game control program. Note that the update of the variation pattern random number is not limited to being performed by the game control program, but may be performed by hardware or software of the random number generation circuit.

  Then, the game control device 600 loads a jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the monitored start port switch saved in the RWM in the process of step A1418, and executes the special figure hold information determination process (step A1422). Details of the special figure hold information determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the number of special figure hold is not less than the upper limit value (the result of step A1410 is “N”), the game control device 600 determines whether or not the monitored start port switch is the first start port switch 601. Check (step A1430, step A1431). When the monitoring target is the first start port switch 601 (the result of step A1431 is “Y”), a decoration special figure holding number command (overflow command) is prepared (step A1432), and command setting processing is executed (step S1431). A1433).

  On the other hand, when the monitoring target is not the first start port switch 601 (the result of Step A1431 is “N”), or the command setting process of Step A1433 is completed, the game control device 600 has a special figure start port switch. End common processing.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A1423) in the special figure start port switch common process (FIG. 12) described above will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of special figure hold information determination processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The special figure hold information determination process is a prefetching process for determining the result related information (game result information) corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on each start memory.

  First, the game control device 600 checks whether or not the execution condition for the prefetch effect (notice) is satisfied (step A1501), and determines whether or not the execution condition for the prefetch effect is satisfied (step A1502). The execution condition of the pre-reading effect is that when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a, there is no general power support and it is not in the special gaming state. In addition, when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 37b, the execution condition for the prefetch effect is always satisfied. Note that it may be determined that the condition for transmitting the prefetching prohibition command, that is, the condition for executing the prefetching effect, is not satisfied even when the number of executions of the variable display game is less than eight after the power failure recovery.

  If the execution condition for the prefetch effect is satisfied (the result of step A1502 is “Y”), the game control device 600 executes a big hit determination process for determining whether or not the pending start-up memory is a big hit. (Step A1503). The big hit determination process determines whether or not the result of the variable display game related to the start memory is a big hit by determining whether or not the big hit random number value included in the pending start memory matches the big hit determination value. judge.

  On the other hand, if the execution condition for the prefetch effect is not satisfied (the result of step A1502 is “N”), the game control apparatus 600 ends the special figure hold information determination process. That is, in the case where the first start winning opening 37a is won and the ordinary power support is in progress or the big hit, the prefetching process for determining the result related information (game result information) corresponding to the start memory is not executed. Composed. Note that the prefetching process may not be executed even when the condition for transmitting the prefetching prohibition command, that is, when the number of executions of the variable display game is less than eight after the recovery from the power failure.

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination process in step A1503 is a jackpot (step A1504). If the determination result of the big hit determination process is not a big hit (the result of step A1504 is “N”), a deviation information table is set as a table for selecting the production contents (step A1507). And the process after step A1508 is performed.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination process is a big hit (the result of step A1504 is “Y”), the game control device 600 displays the big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the winning start port as the identification symbol at the time of the big hit It is set as a table for identification (step A1505). In the jackpot symbol random number check table, a determination value of a random number indicating a distribution rate as to whether or not the jackpot is hit and an address of the jackpot information table corresponding to the determination value are defined.

  Further, the game control device 600 checks the jackpot symbol random number from the jackpot symbol random number check table set in the process of step A1505, acquires and sets the corresponding jackpot symbol table (step A1506). In the jackpot information table, symbol information and a start opening winning symbol command are defined.

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 acquires the symbol information from the jackpot information table set in the process of step A1506 or the loss information table set in the process of step A1507, and stores the symbol information in the symbol information area for work of the RWM. Save (step A1508).

  Then, the game control device 600 acquires the start opening prize effect symbol command from the set information table and saves the start opening prize effect symbol command in the winning effect symbol command area of the RWM (step A1509).

  Next, the game control device 600 prepares a start opening prize flag corresponding to the start opening switch to be monitored (step A1510), and prepares a target table for setting a start opening winning effect command (step A1511).

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 executes special figure information setting processing for setting special figure information set for the start target to be monitored (step A1512). Subsequently, among the variation modes in the special figure fluctuation display game, after executing the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process for setting the latter half fluctuation pattern (step A1513), the fluctuation pattern setting process for setting the first half fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game. Is executed (step A1514).

  The latter half variation pattern setting process (step A1513) and the variation pattern setting process (step A1514) are processes for selecting one variation pattern from a plurality of variation patterns indicating the variation mode of the identification information. This is executed based on the variation pattern selected by the above process.

  Then, the game control device 600 calculates and prepares a variation (start opening prize effect) command (MODE) corresponding to the first half variation number (step A1515), and prepares the value of the second half variation number as a variation command (ACTION). (Step A1516), command setting processing is executed (Step A1517). Subsequently, the start opening winning effect command command is loaded from the winning effect symbol command area and prepared (step A1518), and the command setting process is executed (step A1519). Thereafter, the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.

  That is, a start opening prize effect command is prepared in the processes of step A1515 and step A1516, and a start opening prize effect symbol command is prepared in the process of step A1518, and a determination result (prefetch result) corresponding to the start memory is obtained. It is possible to notify the effect control device 700 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory. The effect control device 700 changes the display mode of the hold display displayed on the fluctuation display device 35, and gives the player the result of the special figure fluctuation display game before the start timing of the special figure fluctuation display game. Inform. Here, the game control device 600 functions as a prior determination unit, and the effect control device 700 functions as a prior notification unit.

[Read-ahead command]
Next, a look-ahead command (start winning a prize effect design command, start winning a prize effect command) transmitted from the game control device 600 to the effect control device 700 will be described. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a prefetch command according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The pre-read command (start winning prize effect design command, start winning prize effect command) includes a MODE part and an ACTION part, and is composed of 16 bytes of 8 bytes each. The start winning opening effect design command notifies outage or jackpot and includes up to jackpot type. Further, the start winning opening effect command further includes the type of reach. The MODE portion of the start winning opening effect design command is set by the processing of step A1515 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 13, and the ACTION portion is set by the processing of step A1516.

  When receiving the prefetch command from the game control device 600, the effect control device 700 executes a prefetch effect such as changing the hold display based on the content of the received command. The pre-reading effect does not always have to indicate an accurate result. For example, even if the pre-reading effect is out of place, if a predetermined reach (for example, SP1 reach or more) occurs based on the start winning opening effect command, Regardless of the result, a prefetch effect may be executed to increase the player's expectation.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, details of the special figure routine process (step A1209) in the special figure game process described above will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the special figure normal processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game control device 600 first checks whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) is 0 (step A1601, step A1602).

  When the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (the result of step A1602 is “Y”), the game control device 600 checks whether or not the first start memory number (special figure 1 hold number) is zero. (Step A1603, Step A1604). Thus, by performing the special figure 2 reservation number check (step A1601) before the special figure 1 reservation number check (step A1603), it is more advantageous for the player than the first special figure variation display game. The second special figure fluctuation display game is preferentially executed.

  Furthermore, when the special figure 1 hold number is 0 (the result of Step A1604 is “Y”), the game control device 600 checks whether or not a customer waiting demonstration has already been started (Step A1605, Step A1606). ). If the customer waiting demo has not started, that is, if it has not been started (the result of step A1606 is “N”), a customer waiting demo flag is set in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A1607). Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A1608), and command setting processing is executed (step A1609).

  On the other hand, when the customer waiting demo has already started (the result of step A1606 is “Y”), the game control device 600 has already set the customer waiting demo flag in the customer waiting demo flag area, Since the demo command has already been transmitted to the effect control device 700, the processing after step A1610 is executed.

  Next, the game control device 600 executes the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process (step A1610). Specifically, a process of setting a processing number “0” related to the special figure routine processing, a flag (big prize opening fraud monitoring information) for defining a big prize opening fraud monitoring period, and the like in the table is executed. Thereafter, the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the game control device 600, when the special figure 2 holding number is not 0 (the result of step A1602 is “N”), that is, the special figure variation display game is generated when the game ball has won the second start winning opening 37b. When it is executed, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 is executed (step A1611). Then, a special-fluctuation changing process transition setting process (special figure 2) for preparing a table (for second special-figure) for shifting to the special-figure changing process is executed (step A1612). Specifically, in the table, a special figure game process number “1” related to the special figure changing process, information related to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, a test signal related to the change of the second special figure change display game, Information for controlling the second special figure fluctuation display game in the FIG. 2 display (for example, a flag relating to fluctuation of the special figure 2 display, an initial value of a timer of a blinking period of the special figure 2 display, etc.) Execute the setting process. Thereafter, the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  In addition, when the special figure 1 holding number is not 0 (the result of step A1604 is “N”), the game control device 600 performs a special figure change display game by winning a game ball in the first start winning opening 37a. When it is executed, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 is executed (step A1613). Details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 in step A1613 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, the game control device 600 executes a special figure changing process transition setting process (special figure 1) for preparing a table (for the first special figure) for shifting to the special figure changing process (step A1614). Specifically, in the table, the special figure game process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process, the information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, the test signal relating to the fluctuation of the first special figure, and the special figure 1 display Information for controlling the first special figure fluctuation display game in the device (for example, a flag relating to the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display, the initial value of the timer of the blinking period of the special figure 1 display, etc.) and the like are set. Thereafter, the special figure routine processing is terminated.

[Special figure change start processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 (step A1613) in the special figure usual process described above will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game.

  First, the game control device 600 executes a big hit flag 1 setting process for setting off-line information or big hit information on the big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a big hit (step) A1701).

  Next, the game control device 600 executes a special figure 1 stop symbol setting process related to the setting of the first special figure stop symbol (special figure 1 stop symbol) (step A1702).

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 saves a signal corresponding to the first special figure stop symbol number (special figure 1 stop symbol) in the test signal output data area (step A1703). Subsequently, the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for RWM work (step A1704).

  Next, the game control device 600 sets and prepares a special figure 1 fluctuation flag (fluctuating flag) (step A1705), and saves the special figure 1 fluctuation flag in the special figure fluctuation flag area of the RWM (step A1706). .

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 prepares a table for setting information related to the variation pattern (variation display time) for the special figure 1 based on the random number stored as the start memory (step A1707), and displays the special figure information. The special figure information setting process to be set is executed (step A1708). Subsequently, among the variation modes in the first special figure variation display game, the latter half variation pattern setting process for setting the latter half variation pattern is executed (step A1709), and the variation pattern setting process for setting the first half variation pattern is performed (step A1709). A1710).

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 executes a change start information setting process for setting information for starting the first special figure change display game (step A1711), and ends the special figure 1 change start process 1.

  The special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 (step A1611) is the same procedure as the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1. The difference is that the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process is executed in the process of step A1702, the special figure 1 stop symbol number is changed to the special figure 2 stop symbol number in the process of step A1703b, and the process of step A1706 and step A1707. The special figure 1 fluctuation flag becomes the special figure 2 fluctuation flag.

  Here, the game control device 600 functions as a variable display time control means for controlling the variable display time of the variable display game executed based on the random number stored as the start memory.

  Next, the fluctuation pattern will be described. The variation pattern includes a first half variation pattern and a second half variation pattern. In the first embodiment of the present invention, the latter half variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern random number 1. The latter half variation pattern is selected in the process of step A1709 of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 (special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1).

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of the latter half variation pattern selection table for selecting the latter half variation pattern according to the first embodiment of this invention. In the second half variation pattern selection table, (A) big hit, (B) in addition to two types of deviation, (C) three types of special failure in case of quasi-reach forced mode (see Fig. 6) Is defined. Note that the latter half variation pattern selection table may be set according to the gaming state, the number of holds, and the like.

  In the latter half variation pattern selection table, the reach system and variation time are set for the variation pattern random number 1 (step A1419 of the special figure start port switch common processing in FIG. 12). Each latter-half variation pattern selection table has the same configuration.

  (A) is a latter half variation pattern selection table when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit as described above. Since it is used at the time of big hit, the reach system is set so that reach occurs in all cases. Note that “no reach” may be added to the reach system to generate a big hit (a sudden hit) without reach, that is, without the latter half fluctuation.

  In the first embodiment of the present invention, “normal reach”, “SP1 reach”, “SP2 reach”, and “SP3 reach” are set, and variable times are set respectively. A plurality of normal reach having different change times may be set.

  In addition, a plurality of reach is assigned to each reach beyond the SP1 reach, and when the SP1 reach is designated by the game control device 600, the reach to be executed is selected from the plurality of reach to which the effect control device 700 is assigned. To do.

  Here, the fluctuation time corresponding to the SP3 reach is 100 seconds (first fluctuation display time), but at the time of big hit, the fluctuation time corresponding to the SP1 reach is controlled to be more easily selected than the 40 seconds (second fluctuation display time). Therefore, the game control apparatus 600 selects and sets one variation display time from a plurality of variation display times having different reliability levels, so that the suspension result mode of the variation display game becomes a special result mode (big hit). It functions as a selection means.

  (B) is a latter half variation pattern selection table when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of place. The reach is set at a rate of about 10%. In the case of no reach, no reach occurs, and therefore, after the first half variation is completed, the second half variation is not executed and the variation display game is terminated.

  (C) is a second half variation pattern selection table when the result of the special figure variation display game is off in the semi-reach forced mode. In the quasi-reach compulsory mode, when reach occurs, the reach is always greater than SP1 reach, and the reach rate is about 17%, compared to the case of normal deviation. A high value is set. If the result of the special figure variation display game in the semi-reach forced mode is a big hit, the latter half variation pattern selection table similar to the normal time is used, but a dedicated table may be prepared.

  Next, the first half variation pattern will be described. In the first embodiment of the present invention, the first half variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern random number 3. The first half variation pattern is selected in step A1710 of special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 (special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1).

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a first half variation pattern selection table for selecting a first half variation pattern according to the first embodiment of this invention. In the first half variation pattern selection table, two types of (A) big hit and (B) off are defined.

  In the first half variation pattern selection table, a variation pattern and a variation time for the reach system and the variation pattern random number 3 (step A1421 of the special figure start port switch common process in FIG. 12) are set. Each first half variation pattern selection table has the same configuration.

  (A) is a first half variation pattern selection table when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit. The first half fluctuation pattern of normal reach is only normal fluctuation, but when a reach higher than SP1 reach occurs, a specific symbol effect is executed. In addition, a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to the normal variation are set, and a variation pattern that is actually executed on the effect control device 700 side is selected.

  (B) is a first half variation pattern selection table when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of place. The reach system includes the case without reach, and is the same as (A) except that the selection probabilities of the first half variation patterns are different.

  Further, a specific variation pattern will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the variation pattern according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  (A) shows that the first half variation is determined by the variation pattern random number 3 and then the second half variation to be executed is determined by the variation pattern random number 1. As shown in (A), hereinafter, the first half fluctuation is represented by a solid line, and the second half fluctuation is represented by a one-dot chain line.

  (B) shows the fluctuation pattern when the reach system of the second half fluctuation is “no reach” and the first half fluctuation pattern is “normal fluctuation”. In this case, after the normal fluctuation is executed as the first half fluctuation, the process ends as it is (fourth notice effect corresponding to the third fluctuation display time).

  (C) shows a fluctuation pattern when the reach system of the second half fluctuation is “normal reach” and the first half fluctuation pattern is “normal fluctuation”. In this case, the normal reach occurs after the normal fluctuation is executed as the first half fluctuation.

  (D) shows a variation pattern when the reach system of the second half variation is “SP1 reach” and the first half variation pattern is “symbol production 1”. In “design effect 1”, first, normal variation is executed, and then one design effect is executed (third notice effect corresponding to the second variation display time). At this time, there may be one type of symbol effect, or there may be a plurality of types, and the effect control device 700 may select them. After the first half fluctuation is completed, SP1 reach occurs as the second half fluctuation. The symbol effect corresponds to the SP reach notice effect executed in the latter half of the fluctuation, but may be a single effect.

(E) and (F) show the fluctuation pattern when the reach system of the second half fluctuation is “SP1 reach” and the first half fluctuation pattern is “symbol production 3”. In (E), after the normal variation is executed as the first half variation, three symbol effects (first variation mode) are sequentially performed (first notice effect corresponding to the first variation display time). On the other hand, in (F), after the normal variation, the first symbol effect (second variation mode) is executed, and then the effect of the SP1 reach introduction portion is performed (the first variation display time corresponding to the first variation display time). 2 Advance notice). In both (E) and (F), SP3 reach is executed, but in (F), SP3 reach is executed after the effect of the introduction part of SP1 reach is executed. It will give you surprise and enhance your interest.
In addition, when the first symbol effect (second variation mode) is executed, the player is usually notified of the execution of the SP1 reach, and it becomes difficult for the player to recognize that the player has developed to the SP3 reach. .

  When the design effect 3 is designated as the first half variation, the effect control device 700 executes the combination corresponding to the designated variation time. Therefore, when the game control device 600 designates “symbol production 3” as the first half variation and “SP3 reach” as the second half variation, the production control device 700 selects and executes one variation pattern from a plurality of variation patterns.

  Therefore, in the game control device 600, while the variation pattern is specified in the conventional procedure, the production control device 700 selects and executes from the plurality of first-half variations, so that there are many variations before executing the highly reliable SP3 reach. It becomes possible to execute the development production. The effect control device 700 constitutes effect control means and notice selection means for executing effects corresponding to the variable display time controlled by the game control device 600 (variable display time control means). Further, the effect control device 700 constitutes a notice effect selection means for selecting and executing a notice effect corresponding to the variable display time selected by the game control device 600 (variable display time selection means) from a plurality of notice effects.

  Next, the details of the special figure display process (step A1211) in the special figure game process described above will be described. FIG. 20A is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the first half of the special figure display processing according to the embodiment of this invention. FIG. 20B is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the latter half of the special figure display processing according to the embodiment of this invention.

  The game control device 600 first loads the jackpot flag 2 (special drawing 2) set in the jackpot flag 2 area (step A1801). Thereafter, the big hit flag 2 area is cleared (step A1802).

  Next, the game control device 600 determines whether or not a big hit has occurred in the second special figure variation display game by checking whether or not a big hit is set in the big hit flag 2 (step A1803) (step A1803). Step A1804).

  The game control device 600, when the big hit is not generated in the second special figure variation display game (the result of step A1804 is "N"), the big hit flag 1 (Special figure 1) set in the big hit flag 1 area Is loaded (step A1805). Thereafter, the big hit flag 1 area is cleared (step A1806).

  Next, the game control device 600 determines whether or not a big hit has occurred in the first special figure variable display game by checking whether or not a big hit is set in the big hit flag 1 (step A1807) (step A1807). Step A1808).

  When a big hit occurs in the first special figure variation display game (the result of step A1808 is “Y”), the game control device 600 determines a test signal related to the first special figure fluctuation display game big hit (special figure one big hit). Is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1809).

  When the big hit occurs in the second special figure variation display game (the result of step A1804 is “Y”), the game control device 600 clears the big hit flag 1 area (step A1810). Further, a test signal related to the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) of the second special figure variation display game is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1811).

  The game control device 600 first sets the round number upper limit value table after the processing of step A1809 or step A1811, that is, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit (step A1812).

  Next, the game control apparatus 600 acquires the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit determination flag, and saves the round number upper limit value in the round number upper limit area (step A1813). Subsequently, a round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit determination flag is acquired, and the round LED point is saved in the round LED pointer area (step A1814).

  Next, the game control device 600 prepares a probability information command corresponding to information for setting the winning probability of the normal map variable display game and the special map variable display game to the normal state (low probability state) (step A1815), and sets the command. Processing is executed (step A1816).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 prepares a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information indicating the stopped symbol of the special symbol variation display game being executed (step A1817), and executes a command setting process (step A1818). Since the output fanfare differs depending on the type of jackpot (for example, 15R probability variation jackpot and 2R probability variation jackpot), the corresponding fanfare command is set to be transmitted to the effect control device 700.

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 loads and prepares a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information of the decoration special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 48 from the decoration special figure command area (step A1819). A command setting process for the decoration special figure command is executed (step A1820).

  Next, the game control device 600 loads the prize winning opening information, the signal corresponding to the prize winning opening information, and the probability of the hit result in the normal figure change display game and the special figure change display game. A signal corresponding to the state is saved in the external information output data area (step A1821). Further, the big hit fanfare time corresponding to the big prize opening information is set (step A1822), and the big hit fanfare time is saved in the special game processing timer (step A1823).

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 resets the number of illegal winnings to the special winning opening (step A1824), and saves the illegal monitoring period non-periodic flag in the large winning opening illegal monitoring period flag (step A1825).

  Then, the game control apparatus 600 executes a fanfare / interval process transition setting process for shifting to a fanfare / interval process (step A1826), and ends the special figure display process. In the fanfare / interval process transition setting process, a process number “3” corresponding to the fanfare / interval process is set, and information indicating various states is set.

  Here, as information indicating various states, for example, a signal indicating that the gaming state for output is a special gaming state (a big hit state) on the external information terminal, a general map variation display game, and a special diagram variation display game A test signal indicating that the probability of a winning result is a normal state (low probability state), information on clearing the number of winnings to the big winning port during the illegal winning port fraud monitoring period, clearing the number of rounds in the special gaming state Related information, information for turning off the game state display LED relating to the display of the high probability state, information for setting the probability of hitting results in the normal fluctuation display game to the normal state, and display of the high probability state turned on at the time of power failure recovery Information for turning off the game state display LED, information for controlling the special figure fluctuation display game (for example, information for setting the probability of a hit result in the special figure fluctuation display game to the normal state, and production when the power failure is restored Information that is output to the control device 700 and indicates that the probability of a hit result in the normal map fluctuation display game or special figure fluctuation display game is in a normal state, or information related to clearing the remaining time reduction fluctuation count after the big hit Etc.).

  On the other hand, when neither of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game has a big hit (the result of step A1808 is “N”), the game control device 600 shortens the current gaming state. It is determined whether or not it is in a state (step A1827 in FIG. 20B). If the current gaming state is not the short-time state (the result of step A1827 is “N”), the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 is executed (step A1833). As described above, the special figure normal process transfer setting process 1 prepares a table for shifting to the special figure normal process, and in this table, the process number “0” related to the special figure normal process is set, and the special prize opening fraud monitoring is performed. Set a flag (special prize opening fraud monitoring information) etc. that defines the period.

  On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the short-time state (the result of step A1827 is “Y”), the game control device 600 performs an update to reduce the number of short-time fluctuations by 1, and whether or not the number of short-time fluctuations has become zero. Is determined (step A1829). If the time variation number is not 0 (the result of step A1829 is “N”), the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 is executed to continue the process in the same gaming state (step A1833).

  The game control apparatus 600 prepares a probability information command at the end of the time-short state (step A1830) when the number of time-changes becomes zero (the result of step A1829 is “Y”), and a command for the probability information command. Setting processing is executed (step A1831). Further, the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 including the process related to the end of the time reduction state is executed (step A1832).

  When the execution of the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 or the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 is completed, the game control device 600 updates the number of special figure variation display games that have been executed (the number of special figure games) (step). A1834). Furthermore, the number of updated special figure games is confirmed (step A1835), and it is determined whether or not it is the timing for permitting execution of the prefetching effect (prefetching permission timing) (step A1836). In the first embodiment of the present invention, there are cases where execution of the pre-reading effect is restricted immediately after a power failure recovery or during the semi-reach forced mode. In the process of step A1836, it is determined whether or not it is the timing at which the restriction on the execution of the prefetch effect is released.

  The game control device 600 transmits a prefetch permission command to the effect control device 700 (step A1837) when the number of special figure games is the prefetch permission timing (the result of step A1836 is “Y”). Note that the prefetch permission command does not need to be a command only for permitting prefetching, and may be a command for shifting to the normal mode, for example. Thereafter, the special figure displaying process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the number of special figure games is not the prefetch permission timing (the result of step A1836 is “N”), the game control device 600 determines whether or not it is before using the special table used in the semi-reach forced mode. Determination is made (step A1838). When the special table is used (the result of step A1838 is “Y”), the prefetching prohibition prohibits the execution of the prefetching effect until the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times). The command is transmitted to the effect control device 700 (step A1839). As described above, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the execution of the pre-reading effect is prohibited so as not to give the player an excessive sense of expectation in the quasi-reach forced mode with a high probability of reaching the SP1 reach or higher. Yes.

  When the special table is not used (the result of Step A1838 is “N”), or the processing of Step A1839 ends, the game control device 600 ends the special figure display processing.

  The first embodiment of the present invention is configured such that the selection rate of the variation pattern differs depending on the number of start memory numbers. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the variation pattern (reach) for each start memory number and the variation pattern random number 1 according to the first embodiment of this invention. Note that the table for selecting the variation pattern in FIG. 21 corresponds to the normal table.

  In the first embodiment of the present invention, when the number of starting memories is large, a relatively short variation time variation pattern is selected in order to increase the number of executions of the special figure variation display game. On the other hand, when the starting memory number is small, a variation pattern with a relatively long variation time is selected so that the starting memory number is unlikely to become zero.

  For example, when the variation pattern random number 1 is 15000 to 20000, if the starting memory number is 1 or 2, normal reach occurs. On the other hand, when the starting memory number is 4 to 8, there is no reach. The shaded portion in FIG. 21 indicates a range of random numbers having different reach modes depending on the number of starting memories.

  That is, it is not possible to accurately grasp the start memory number at the time when the special figure variation display game is executed when the prefetch effect is executed. Therefore, when the variation pattern random number 1 in a range in which the latter half variation pattern is not determined is extracted, control may be performed so that the prefetch effect is not executed.

  Next, a case where the variation pattern selection table is switched to a special table at a predetermined timing will be described. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the timing for switching the table for selecting the variation pattern according to the first embodiment of this invention from the normal table to the special table and whether or not prefetching can be performed.

  As described above, the special table according to the first embodiment of the present invention is configured to always generate SP1 reach or higher when reach occurs. After the big hit, a special number variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times), and then the table for selecting the variation pattern is switched from the normal table to the special table. Thereafter, a variation pattern is set based on the special table until five special figure variation display games are executed.

  As described above, in the special table, when reach occurs, the reach of SP1 reach or higher is always generated. In other words, with normal control, the execution probability of the pre-reading effect increases, and the pre-reading effect is continuously executed in a short period of time, which may cause the player to sense that the player has transitioned to the special mode. There is. Therefore, control is performed so that the pre-reading effect is not executed during the period in which the special table is used.

  In the first embodiment of the present invention, a maximum of eight start memories can be held. Therefore, execution of the prefetch effect is prohibited from 8 games before the timing of using the special table. In FIG. 22, it is the timing after the 42nd special figure variation display game is executed. And at the timing which prohibits a prefetch effect, the game control apparatus 600 transmits the command before special table transfer which notifies the effect control apparatus 700 to switch to a special table. When receiving the pre-spec table transition command, the effect control device 700 performs control so as not to execute the prefetch effect.

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 transmits a special table transfer command to the effect control device 700 at the timing of using the special table. After that, when the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times (five times), a normal table shift command for returning to the normal table is transmitted, and execution of the prefetch effect is resumed at this timing.

  Hereinafter, specific processing for the control by the effect control device 700 will be described.

[1st CPU main processing (production control device)]
Next, details of the main process executed by the effect control device 700 will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of main processing executed by the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 710 of the presentation control device 700 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  When the execution of the main process is started, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 710 first prohibits interruption (step B1001). Next, the RAM 711 as a work area is cleared to 0 (step B1002). Then, CPU initialization processing is executed (step B1003). Thereafter, initial values necessary for executing various processes are set in the RAM 711 (step B1004), and a random number initialization process is executed (step B1005). Subsequently, various interrupt timers for generating an interrupt at a predetermined timing (for example, 1 millisecond) are started (step B1006). An interrupt is permitted (step B1007). When the interrupt is permitted, the command reception interrupt process for receiving the command transmitted from the game control device 600 is in an executable state.

  Here, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 710 clears the WDT (watchdog timer) (step B1008). The WDT is activated by the above-described CPU initialization process (step B1003) and monitors whether the CPU is operating normally. If the WDT is not cleared after a certain period, the WDT times out and the CPU is reset.

  Then, the main control microcomputer 710 detects an operation signal of the effect button 17 by the player, or executes a process according to the detected signal (step B1009). Further, a game control command analysis process for analyzing the game control command received from the game control device 600 is executed (step B1010).

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a test mode process (step B1011). In the test mode process, an inspection command is received at the time of inspection at the time of shipment from the factory, and LED lighting or the like is inspected. Therefore, the test mode process is executed when the CPU is inspected at the time of factory shipment.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a scene control process for controlling a scene (display content) to be displayed on the variable display device 35 based on the control command analyzed in the game control command analysis process (step B1010) ( Step B1012). In the scene control process, the display content of the screen is controlled in an integrated manner. Also included is a pre-reading notice control process for informing in advance that a variable display game with a high expectation level of jackpot is executed.

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a gaming machine error monitoring process for monitoring the occurrence of an abnormality in the gaming machine 1 (step B1013). In addition to the abnormality relating to the effect control device 700, when a command for instructing error notification is received from the game control device 600, a predetermined process such as alarm sound notification is executed.

  Then, the main control microcomputer 710 executes an effect command editing process for editing a command transmitted to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 720 (step B1014).

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a sound control process for controlling sound output from the speaker 10 (step B1015). In addition, a decoration control process for controlling decoration devices such as LEDs (board decoration device 10d, frame decoration device 21) is executed (step B1016), and effects such as an electric accessory driven by a motor and a solenoid, movable illumination, etc. A motor / SOL control process for controlling the devices (board effect device 10f, frame effect device 22) is executed (step B1017).

  Finally, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a random number update process for updating a random number such as a production random number (step B1018), and returns to the process of step B1008. Thereafter, the processing from step B1008 to step B1018 is repeated.

[1st scene control processing]
Next, details of the 1st scene control process (step B1012) in the 1st main process described above will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the first scene control process according to the embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in the testing mode (step B1101). In the test mode (the result of step B1101 is “Y”), the 1st scene control process is terminated.

  When the gaming machine 1 is not in the testing mode (the result of Step B1101 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the scene change command transmitted from the gaming control device 600 has been received. (Step B1102). If the scene change command has not been received (the result of step B1102 is “N”), the processing after step B1107 is executed.

  When the main control microcomputer 710 has received the scene change command (the result of step B1102 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 acquires the updated (current) gaming state (step B1103). Further, it is determined whether or not a valid command is received (step B1104). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the change destination scene matches the current gaming state. When the main control microcomputer 710 has not received a valid command (the result of Step B1104 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 executes the processing after Step B1107.

  When the main control microcomputer 710 receives a valid command (the result of step B1104 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 saves the received command in the memory (step B1105). Furthermore, an effect request flag is set (step B1106). The effect request flag is a flag indicating that it is time to change the scene, and a process according to whether or not the effect request flag is set is executed in the changing process (step B1111) described later.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 executes processing in accordance with the received command identifier (step B1107).

  When the received command is a “power-on command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a power-on process (step B1108). In the power-on process, the screen displayed when the gaming machine 1 is powered on is controlled.

  When the received command is a “power failure recovery command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a power failure recovery process (step B1109). In the power failure recovery process, the screen displayed when the gaming machine 1 recovers from the power failure is controlled. It should be noted that no special process is executed when the customer waiting process is executed before the power failure.

  When the received command is a “customer waiting demo command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a customer waiting process (step B1110). In the customer waiting process, the screen displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed since the last execution of the variable display game is controlled.

  If the received command is a “fluctuation pattern command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a changing process (step B1111). In the changing process, information necessary for displaying a scene corresponding to the set change pattern is acquired, and effect control corresponding to the set change pattern is performed. Details of the changing process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the received command is a “symbol stop command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a symbol stop process (step B1112). In the symbol stop process, the symbol variation display is stopped at the specified symbol.

  When the received command is a “fanfare command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes fanfare processing (step B1113). In the fanfare process, a fanfare corresponding to the generated jackpot is output.

  When the received command is the “large-open / open n-th command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes the in-round processing (step B1114). In the round process, effect control during each round in the special gaming state is performed.

  When the received command is an “interval command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes interval processing (step B1115). In the interval process, effect control between each round in the special gaming state is performed.

  When the received command is an “ending command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes an ending process (step B1116). In the ending process, effect control is performed when the special gaming state is finished.

  Subsequently, when the execution of the process based on each command is completed, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a symbol command reception process (step B1117). The symbol command includes information for designating a stop symbol.

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a decoration special figure reservation number command reception process (step B1118). The decorative special figure hold number command is a command for notifying the updated hold number. In the hold number command reception process, the hold display and the like are updated based on the received hold number.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a prefetch notice setting process (step B1119). The pre-reading advance notice setting process is a process for setting a hold display effect or the like based on the pre-effects design command and the pre-effect change command, and the first stage of the contents of the effect when the three stages of pre-read effects are executed is set. The

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a probability information command reception process (step B1120). The probability information command reception process is a process for setting a gaming state such as an internal probability based on the received probability information command. The probability information command includes, for example, a high accuracy / short time command, a low accuracy / short time command, a low accuracy / no support command, and the like.

  Next, details of the changing process (step B1111) in the first scene control process described above will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the changing process according to the embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not an effect request flag is set (step B1201). When the effect request flag is set (the result of step B1201 is “Y”), various information is set.

  Specifically, the main control microcomputer 710 first clears PB (push button) information (step B1202). The PB (push button) information is input information by the effect button 17.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 sets a movable body request (step B1203). That is, the operation mode of the movable illumination or the electric accessory is set according to the contents of the production.

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 executes variation pattern information setting processing (step B1204). In the variation pattern information setting process, a stop symbol of the special figure variation display game is set, or a variation time and a notice effect are set based on the variation pattern command. Details of the variation effect information setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes random number seed initialization processing (step B1205). The random number seed initialization process is a process for initializing a random number seed used for determining the contents of the production.

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 sets a scene sequence table corresponding to the set variation pattern (step B1206).

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 executes the prefetch notice control process 1 (step B1207). In the prefetch notice control process 1, the contents of the second stage effect when the three stages of prefetch effects are executed are set. Details of the prefetch notice control process 1 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a variation count management process for managing the variation count (step B1208). Furthermore, a variable time setting process for setting the variable time is executed (step B1209), and the effect request flag is cleared (step B1210).

  On the other hand, when the effect request flag is not set (the result of step B1201 is “N”), main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not to change the display effect state by the update timer. Specifically, first, it is determined whether or not the update timer is 0, that is, whether the time is up (step B1212).

  When the update timer expires (the result of step B1212 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 sets the next scene data set in the scene sequence table (step B1213).

  When the process of step B1210 is completed, the process of step B1213 is completed, or the update timer is not up (the result of step B1212 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 3 A pre-reading effect notice control process 2 for controlling the pre-reading effect at the stage is executed. Details of the prefetch notice control process 2 will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the main control microcomputer 710 ends the changing process.

  Next, details of the changing effect information setting process (step B1204) in the above-described changing process will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the variation pattern information setting process according to the embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 checks the starting memory number (step B1301) and the gaming state (step B1302). Furthermore, the result information of the variable display game to be started is confirmed (step B1303). The result information is, for example, information indicating whether or not the result of the variable display game is a big hit.

  The main control microcomputer 710 sets the latter half variation pattern selection table corresponding to the starting memory number, gaming state, and result information acquired in the processing from step B1301 to step B1303 (step B1304). The second half variation pattern selection table is a table for setting the second half variation in the variation display game. Specifically, the second half fluctuation corresponds to the reach mode.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 acquires reach system determination information based on the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control device 600 (step B1305). As described above, the reach system includes no reach, normal reach, and special (SP) reach.

  The main control microcomputer 710 sets the latter half fluctuation pattern based on the latter half fluctuation pattern selection table set by the process of step B1304 and the reach system determination information acquired by the process of step B1305 (step B1306). . Specifically, if the reach system is SP1 reach, one of spring, summer, autumn, and winter reach (four seasons reach) is selected.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 acquires the determination information of the first half fluctuation based on the fluctuation pattern command transmitted from the game control device 600 (step B1307). Then, it is determined whether or not the first half fluctuation is a normal fluctuation (step B1308).

  When the first half fluctuation is a normal fluctuation (the result of Step B1308 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 selects the first half fluctuation pattern from the normal fluctuation pattern selection table corresponding to the result information (Step B1309).

  On the other hand, if the first half fluctuation is not a normal fluctuation (the result of Step B1308 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines the first half fluctuation pattern based on the result information and the symbol effect pattern table corresponding to the indicated symbol effect. Is selected (step B1310). Details of the symbol effect pattern table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the first embodiment of the present invention, in the design production, it is possible to execute a production rich in variations by selecting one production pattern from a plurality of production patterns based on the design production pattern table. Further, in the normal variation, for example, when the result is a big hit, control is performed so that a step-up notice in which a notice effect with a high expectation is executed in stages is likely to appear.

  Finally, the main control microcomputer 710 sets the selected first half variation pattern (step B1311), and ends the variation pattern information setting process.

  Next, details of the symbol effect pattern table for selecting the first half variation pattern in the variation pattern information setting process will be described. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of the symbol effect pattern table according to the first embodiment of this invention. (A) shows a case where the result information is a big hit, and (B) shows a case where the result information is off.

  In the symbol effect pattern table, a plurality of first-half variation patterns corresponding to the symbol effect pattern are defined. A selection probability is set for each of the first half variation patterns.

  Furthermore, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the execution mode of the symbol effect is different for each symbol effect pattern, and the execution mode of the symbol effect is different for each first-half variation pattern set for each symbol effect pattern. Is different. The degree of reliability corresponds to each designated symbol effect pattern. For example, the symbol effect 1, the symbol effect 2, and the symbol effect 3 are set so that the reliability increases in this order.

  Further, the first half variation pattern is also set so that the probability of selection varies according to the reliability. For example, when symbol effect 1 is instructed as a symbol effect pattern, if the result information is a big hit as shown in (A), the first half variation of symbol effect 1-1 is selected with a probability of 50%. As shown in (B), when the result information is out of place, the first half variation of the symbol effect 1-1 is selected with a probability of 70%. Therefore, it can be determined that the probability of jackpot occurrence is higher when the first half variation pattern of symbol effect 1-2 is selected than when the first half variation pattern of symbol effect 1-1 is selected.

  When the symbol effect 3 is instructed to the symbol effect pattern, the symbol effect 3-1, the symbol effect 3-2, and the symbol effect 1-3 are selected as the first half variation pattern. When the symbol effect 3-1 or the symbol effect 3-2 is selected, the symbol effect is executed a plurality of times, and then the highly reliable SP3 reach is executed. Since the reach effect derived from can be predicted, it is possible to enjoy paying attention to the variation mode of the identification symbol during execution of the notice effect.

  When the symbol effect 1-3 is selected, the same (or similar) symbol effect as in the case of the symbol effect 1 is executed, and the effect of stepping up from the symbol effect 1 to a more reliable effect is executed. . The symbol effect 1-3 is set with a low selection probability of 4% in the case of a loss, so that if the symbol effect 1-3 is executed, the player can determine that the reliability is high. Usually, when the symbol effect 1 is executed, the reliability is not high, but the player can be surprised by the execution of the step-up effect, and further, a great sense of expectation can be given.

  And since the production | presentation control apparatus 700 selects based on the command transmitted from the game control apparatus 600, the first half fluctuation | variation pattern can suppress the processing load of the game control apparatus 600. FIG.

[Pre-reading notice (first stage)]
Next, details of the prefetching advance notice setting process (step B1119) in the first scene control process described above will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of prefetch notice setting processing according to the embodiment of this invention. In the prefetching advance notice setting process, the mode of the first stage prefetching notice (first prefetching notice) when the multistage prefetch notice is executed is set.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not it is in a prefetch prohibition state (step B1401). The selected first half variation pattern is set, and the variation pattern information setting process is terminated. As described above, the prefetch prohibition state is when the prefetch prohibition command transmitted from the game control device 600 is received when a predetermined condition is satisfied, such as when the power failure is restored or when the table for selecting the fluctuation pattern is changed. Set to

  In the prefetch prohibition state (the result of step B1401 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 checks whether or not the prefetch prohibition release condition has been achieved (step B1402). The prefetch prohibition release condition is, for example, after a recovery from a power failure and after a predetermined number of variable display games have been executed, or when returning from the semi-reach forced mode to the normal mode.

  The main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the prefetch prohibition release condition has been achieved (step B1403), and if it has been achieved (the result of step B1403 is "Y"), cancels the prefetch prohibition state ( Step B1404). On the other hand, if the prefetch prohibition release condition has not been achieved (the result of step B1403 is “N”), this process ends.

  If the main control microcomputer 710 is not in a prefetching prohibition state (the result of step B1401 is “N”), or if the prefetching prohibition state is canceled in step B1404, whether or not a prior determination command has been received Is determined (step B1405). The prior determination command includes an instruction to make a prefetch notice. When the main control microcomputer 710 has not received the prior determination command (the result of Step B1405 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 ends this processing.

  When the main control microcomputer 710 receives a pre-determination command (the result of step B1405 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 saves the content of the pre-determination command in the corresponding start storage area (step B1406). Then, it is determined whether or not a prefetch notice is being executed (step B1407). If the prefetching advance notice is being executed (the result of step B1407 is “Y”), it is not necessary to execute the prefetching advance notice, and thus this process ends.

  When the main control microcomputer 710 has not executed the pre-reading notice (the result of step B1407 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 further determines whether the number of suspensions, that is, whether or not the unexecuted variation display game is 3 or more. Determination is made (step B1408). This is to determine whether or not the total performance time of the pre-reading notice is secured, and the type of pre-reading notice that is executed differs according to the determination result.

  When the number of holds is 3 or more (the result of Step B1408 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 acquires the symbol information of the start memory from the start opening winning effect symbol command (Step B1409). Further, a pre-reading notice execution lottery table when the result of the variable display game is out of place is set (step B1410). The prefetch advance notice execution lottery table for losing will be described with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the result of the variable display game corresponding to the start memory is a big hit based on the symbol information acquired in the process of step B1409 (step B1411). If it is a big win (the result of step B1411 is “Y”), a pre-reading notice execution lottery table is set for the case where the result of the variable display game is a big win (step B1412). The big hit prefetch notice execution lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when the number of holds is less than 3 (the result of Step B1408 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 sets a prefetch notice execution lottery table when the number of holds is 2 or less (Step B1413). The pre-reading notice execution lottery table for the number of holds 2 or less will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the setting of the prefetch advance notice execution lottery table is completed, the main control microcomputer 710 acquires reach system information corresponding to the start memory from the start opening winning effect command (step B1414). Then, based on the set pre-reading notice execution lottery table and the acquired reach system information, the execution of the pre-reading effect is lottery (B1415).

  The main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not to execute the prefetching effect (step B1416), and when executing the prefetching notice (the result of step B1416 is “Y”), executes the selected prefetching notice. Information necessary for this is set (B1417). On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice is not executed (the result of Step B1416 is “N”), the present process is terminated.

  Next, the prefetching notice execution lottery table that defines whether or not the prefetching notice is executed and the execution mode will be described. FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of a prefetch notice execution lottery table according to the first embodiment of this invention. (A) shows a case where the number of holds is 3 or more and the result information is out of place, (B) shows a case where the number of holds is 3 or more and the result information is a big hit, and (C) shows a case where the number of holds is 2 or less.

  The prefetching notice execution lottery table defines the prefetching notice execution probability and the prefetching notice mode corresponding to the reach system information. In the prefetching advance notice lottery tables (A) and (B), the prefetching notice mode is always defined as the display of the lantern (first prefetching notice mode, predetermined display mode).

  Further, when the result of the variable display game is out of place, the probability that the pre-reading notice is executed is set to be high according to the reliability of the reach effect to be executed. For example, when the reach system information is no reach, the execution probability of the prefetch effect is 5%, whereas in the case of SP3 reach, the execution probability of the prefetch effect is 30%.

  In addition, when the result of the variable display game is a big hit, when SP1 reach or higher, the execution probability of the prefetch effect is set to be high according to the reliability, but in the case of normal reach, the prefetch effect is set. Is set to have the highest probability of being executed. Even when normal reach with low reliability occurs, the expectation level is dramatically increased if the pre-reading effect is executed, so that the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  Further, when the reach system information is greater than or equal to the special reach, the probability that the pre-reading notice is executed is set higher in the case of the big hit than in the case where the result of the variable display game is out of place. Specifically, referring to (A) and (B), when the reach system information is SP2 reach, the pre-reading notice is executed with a probability of 20% when the result of the variable display game is out of order, and the jackpot In this case, the prefetching notice is executed with a probability of 30%.

  Note that the pre-reading notice mode in the case where the number of holds is 3 or more displays the start memory display with the lantern accessory 320 (first pre-reading notice form, advance notice (pre-reading effect) notice).

  On the other hand, referring to (C), when the number of holds is 2 or less, the pre-reading notice is set not to be executed when the reach system information is no reach or normal reach. Similarly to the case where the result of the variable display game is out of place, the probability that the pre-reading notice is executed is set to be high according to the reliability of the reach effect to be executed.

  Further, when special reach occurs, pre-reading notice is executed in a different manner for each type of reach. Therefore, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the prefetch effect is executed in a different manner based on the number of reservations and the reach system information.

  Specifically, in the case of SP1 reach, the symbol variation in the start-up memory to be subjected to the pre-reading notice is started with a delay compared to the case where the pre-reading notice is not executed. In the case of SP2 reach, the variation of each symbol in the start-up memory to be subjected to the pre-reading notice is started apart. In the case of SP3 reach, each symbol rotates in a manner different from the normal variation display at the start of variation in the start memory to be subjected to the pre-reading notice. For example, the symbol rotates vertically or horizontally without moving, or rotates clockwise or counterclockwise at the center of the symbol.

  Note that when the number of holds is a predetermined number (for example, 4), a pre-reading notice across a plurality of variable display games may be executed.

  Here, the effect control means 700 functions as advance notice execution notice means for notifying the player that the advance notice (prefetch notice) is executed before the advance notice is executed.

[Pre-reading notice (second stage)]
Next, details of the prefetching advance notice control process 1 (step B1207) in the above-described changing process will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of prefetch notice control processing 1 according to the embodiment of this invention. In the prefetching notice control process 1, the mode of the second stage prefetching notice (second prefetching notice) when the three stages of prefetching notice are executed is set. Note that the first prefetch notice mode has foretold that the prefetch effect will be executed, but the second prefetch notice is a prior notice for notifying the result of the special figure change display game (first prior notice). ).

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 confirms the existence of the start memory display under control in the first prefetch notice mode (step B1501). Then, it is determined whether or not the corresponding start memory display is present (step B1502). If it is not present (the result of step B1502 is “N”), this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when there is a start memory display during control in the first prefetch notice mode (the result of step B1502 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 stores the earliest start memory when the start memory is generated. It is confirmed whether or not the based variable display game is started (step B1503). Then, it is determined whether or not the earliest startup memory has been digested (step B1504). In the first embodiment of the present invention, when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 37b, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. Therefore, the process of step B1504 is executed to determine whether or not the execution of the second special figure variation display game has been interrupted.

  When the earliest start memory has not been digested (the result of step B1504 is “N”), that is, when the second special figure variation display game is interrupted and executed, the main control microcomputer 710 This process ends.

  When the earliest start memory has been consumed (the result of step B1504 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 acquires the start memory symbol information from the start winning effect symbol command (step B1505). Furthermore, the mode of provisional prefetch notice is selected from the provisional prefetch notice selection table (step B1506). The provisional prefetch notice selection table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, the main control microcomputer 710 sets the start memory display to be prefetched based on the provisional prefetch notice mode selected in step B1506 (step B1507). Further, based on the selected provisional pre-reading notice mode, a combination effect using the lantern combination 320 is set (step B1508). An example of the effect production will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Here, a specific example of the prefetch notice mode will be described. In particular, the second-stage prefetch notice (second prefetch notice, first pre-notification) controlled by the prefetch notice control process 1 described with reference to FIG. 30 will be described. FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an example of a prefetch notice mode according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The pre-reading notice in the second stage is executed by the lantern accessory 320. As described above, the lantern accessory 320 includes the fixed decorative portion 321 that imitates the shape of one lantern and the movable decorative portion 322 that imitates the shape of two lanterns. Each lantern is provided with a light emitting member, which is controlled to be turned on and off by the effect control device 700. The central fixed decorative portion 321 is lit red, and the movable decorative portion 322 is lit white.

  The lantern accessory 320 executes a roulette effect in which the light emitting members inside each lantern are sequentially turned on. The reliability of the variable display game is notified in advance by the lantern that is lit last. Specifically, the lanterns light up in the order of “Spring” → “Summer” → “Crest” → “Autumn” → “Winter” → “Spring” → “Autumn” → “Crest” → “Summer” → It is like that.

  If the roulette stops while the lantern that is lit in red, that is, the lantern with the “family crest” in the center is lit, the red second pre-reading notice mode is set. In addition, when the roulette stops in a state where any of the lanterns that are lit in white, that is, the lanterns marked with “spring”, “summer”, “autumn”, and “winter” are lit, Become. At this time, you may set so that reliability may differ according to the stopped lantern (season).

  Next, the provisional prefetch notice selection table will be described. FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating an example of a provisional prefetch notice selection table according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  As described above, the provisional prefetch notice selection table stores information for selecting the second prefetch notice mode (first pre-notification mode). That is, the result (pre-reading notice content) and effect mode of the effect effect described in FIG. 31 are defined. Specifically, it is determined whether to stop the roulette with the lantern that lights up in white or the lantern that lights up in red based on the symbol information of the start memory from the start winning effect design command.

  Referring to FIG. 32, in the case of a big hit, the probability of stopping with a red lantern is set to be high, and in the case of a loss, the probability of stopping with a white lantern is increased. Therefore, it can be seen that the reliability is higher when the lighting of the roulette stops with the red lantern. However, since there is no great difference in the selection probability at this time, the notification at this point is not extremely accurate and can be kept ambiguous.

  Furthermore, the start memory display may be changed in accordance with the lantern accessory stopped at the roulette effect (first advance notification mode). In order to make ambiguous notification in the pre-reading notice in the second stage, the display mode of the start memory display may be changed in two types corresponding to the color of the stopped lantern, or independent of the color of the stopped lantern It is good also as an aspect of about 2 to 3 types in an aspect.

  Here, the effect control device 700 functions as first advance notification mode control means for switching the start memory display displayed in the predetermined display mode to the first advance notification mode in which the execution information of the variable display game can be recognized.

[Pre-reading notice (stage 3)]
Next, details of the prefetching advance notice control process 2 (step B1211) in the above-described changing process will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a procedure of prefetch notice control processing 2 according to the embodiment of this invention. In the prefetching notice control process 2, the mode of the third stage prefetching notice (third prefetching notice) when the multistage prefetch notice is executed is set. Note that in the third prefetch notice, a prior notice (second advance notice) for notifying the result of the special figure variation display game is performed more clearly than in the second prefetch notice.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 confirms the presence of the start memory display under control in the second prefetch notice mode (step B1601). Then, it is determined whether or not the corresponding start memory display exists (step B1602). If it does not exist (the result of step B1602 is “N”), this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when there is a start memory display under control in the second prefetch notice mode (the result of step B1602 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 starts a variable display game based on the start memory. It is confirmed whether it is immediately before (step B1603). Then, it is determined whether or not the start timing of the variable display game based on the start memory is met (step B1604). That is, the prefetch effect in the third prefetch notice mode (second pre-notification mode) is executed immediately before the start of the variable display game corresponding to the start memory. Note that a prefetch effect in the third prefetch notice mode may be executed at the start of the variable display game corresponding to the start memory.

  If the main control microcomputer 710 does not coincide with the start timing of the variable display game based on the start-up memory (the result of step B1604 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 ends this processing.

  If the earliest start memory has been consumed (the result of step B1604 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 acquires the start memory symbol information from the start winning effect design command (step B1605). Further, based on the acquired symbol information of the start memory, it is determined whether or not the result of the variable display game is out of order (step B1606).

  When the result of the variable display game corresponding to the start-up memory is out of place (the result of step B1606 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 uses a prefetch notice selection table as a table for selecting a prefetch notice mode. 1 is set (step B1607). On the other hand, if the result of the variable display game corresponding to the start-up memory is not out of place (the result of step B1606 is “N”), that is, if it is a big hit, the pre-reading notice is used as a table for selecting the pre-fetching notice form. The selection table 2 is set (step B1608). The table for selecting the pre-reading notice mode will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the table for selecting the pre-reading notice mode is selected, the main control microcomputer 710 acquires the reach system information of the start memory from the start opening winning effect command (step B1609). Then, based on the table for selecting the pre-reading notice mode and the reach system information acquired in the process of step B1609, the pre-reading notice form is selected (step B1610). Then, the selected pre-reading notice mode is set in the target start memory display (step B1611). The details of the pre-read notice mode will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Here, the third-stage prefetching notice (third prefetching notice) controlled by the prefetching notice control process 2 described with reference to FIG. 33 will be described. FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating an example of a prefetch notice mode according to the first embodiment of this invention. As shown in FIG. 34, the prefetching advance notice mode in the third stage changes the color of the start memory according to the reliability (expected degree) (second advance notification mode). A specific aspect will be described with reference to FIG. In addition to the colors stored in the start memory, the shape may be changed or blinked. However, regardless of the aspect, the information on the variable display game based on the start-up memory is displayed in detail (easily recognized) rather than the pre-reading notice in the second stage.

  Next, the prefetch notice selection table will be described. FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating an example of the prefetch notice selection table according to the first embodiment of this invention. (A) is a case where the result of the variable display game corresponding to the corresponding start memory is out of place, and (B) is a case where the game is a big hit.

  In the prefetch notice selection table, the prefetch notice mode and the selection ratio of the corresponding prefetch notice mode are set for each reach system information. Further, the higher the reach reliability, the easier it is to select a prefetching notice mode with a higher expectation. In addition, when the result of the variable display game is a big hit, a prefetch notice with higher reliability is more easily executed.

  In addition, when the roulette stops with a red lantern in the second pre-reading notice mode, that is, when the second pre-reading notice is executed in a mode with high expectation of jackpot, the reliability is high in the third pre-reading notice. The prefetch notice mode may be easily selected.

  Here, after the start memory display is controlled to the first prior notification mode, the effect control device 700 further controls the execution information of the variable display game to the second prior notification mode that is easier to recognize than the first prior notification mode. It functions as a second prior notification mode control means.

[Screen transition example]
The above is the processing by the game control device 600 and the effect control device 700 in the first embodiment of the present invention. Next, the contents of effects executed based on the processing described so far will be described with reference to screen transitions. FIG. 36 to FIG. 39 are screen transition diagrams illustrating the contents of effects in the variable display game according to the first embodiment of this invention. Each figure is a screen output to the fluctuation display device 35, and the identification symbol is variably displayed. The start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game is displayed on the lower left side of the screen, and the start memory of the second special figure fluctuation display game is displayed on the lower right side of the screen.

  First, the pre-reading notice effect will be described with reference to FIGS. The screen (A) in FIG. 36 shows a state in which the first prefetch notice is being executed by the prefetch notice setting process after the start of the variable display game. On the screen (A), the number of holds of the first special figure variation display game is 3 and the start memory display is changed to the form of a lantern as the first look-ahead notice mode. Since the first pre-reading notice is executed at an early stage, the player can easily recognize the start-up memory to be pre-read and can perform the subsequent game with a sense of expectation.

  Thereafter, since the start memory controlled in the first prefetch notice mode exists, the second prefetch notice is executed by the prefetch notice control process 1. As described above, in the second look-ahead notice mode, a roulette effect in which each lantern included in the lantern accessory 320 is sequentially turned on is executed. As described above, the pre-reading effect is executed using the accessory, so that the effect becomes clear and it is easy for the player to feel a sense of expectation.

  The screen (B-1) has a white second look-ahead notice mode in which a white lantern with “summer” attached is turned on last. On the other hand, the screen (B-2) has a red second look-ahead notice mode in which a red lantern with “family crest” is turned on last. As described above, the red second prefetch notice mode is set to have higher expectation than the white second prefetch notice mode. In the first pre-reading notice mode, it is only informed whether or not the pre-reading notice is performed, but in the second pre-reading notice mode, the expectation level can be recognized, so that the player's expectation is gradually increased. Can do.

  As shown in the screen (C-1) and the screen (C-2), after the roulette effect by the lantern accessory 320, the display mode of the start memory in which the pre-reading notice is executed is changed. The display mode of the changing start memory is set based on the result of the roulette effect. Further, as a premiere performance with a high degree of expectation, the display mode of the final stage (third stage, third prefetch notice mode) may be switched at this stage. The change in the display mode of the start memory after the roulette effect does not necessarily have to be based on the result of the roulette effect. In this case, the display mode of the start memory may be changed before the execution of the roulette effect.

  Subsequently, the execution of the variable display game by the start memory that is not the target of the pre-reading notice is continued (screens (D-1) and (D-2)). At this time, as a highly promising premiere effect, switch to the initial stage display (initialize the start memory display) and pre-read again in the variable display game with the start memory that is the target of the pre-read notice to be executed next. You may make it start production.

  Thereafter, as shown in the screens (E-1) and (E-2), the third prefetch notice is executed by the prefetch notice control process 2 before the start of the variable display game by the start memory of the prefetch notice object. On the screen (E-1), the hold display is displayed in blue with a low degree of expectation, and on the screen (E-2), it is displayed in red with a high degree of expectation.

  As described above, in the first embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to gradually increase the player's expectation by executing the three-stage prefetching advance notice, and to increase the interest of the game. .

  Subsequently, after the pre-reading effect is ended, the variable display game based on the start memory for the pre-reading notice is started. In the variation display game, symbol effect 3 is designated as the first half variation pattern. Details of the variable display game will be described below.

  In the first embodiment of the present invention, as described above, a more detailed first half variation pattern is selected by the effect control device 700 (identification symbol control means, notice effect selection means). . Here, on the screen (F-1), the symbol effect 1-3 pattern (second notice effect, first variation mode) is selected (corresponding to FIG. 19 (E)), and on the screen (F-2), the symbol effect. The following description will be made assuming that the production 3-1 pattern (first notice production, second variation mode) is selected (corresponding to FIG. 19F).

  As explained in FIGS. 19E and 19F, in the first half variation pattern based on the symbol effect 3, the normal variation is first executed (screens (F-1) and (F-2)). Then, as shown in the screens (G-1) and (G-2), the first symbol effect is executed, and the variable symbol display mode is executed in a manner different from the normal “3” display mode. The At this time, “3” having a different display mode matches the identification information of the left symbol.

  When the symbol effect 1-3 pattern is selected, as shown in the screen (H-1), the middle symbol stops at the same “3” as the left symbol (temporarily), and then the right symbol fluctuates again. To reach reach. Furthermore, as shown in the screen (I-1), the same effect as the SP1 reach is started, and thereafter, the first half effect of the SP1 reach is executed as shown in the screen (J-1) in FIG.

  Then, as shown in the screen (K-1), the screen display is switched during the SP1 reach (reverse effect), and then, as shown in the screen (L-1), the SP3 reach is developed. The SP3 reach is a quasi-full rotation reach in which a line with a uniform pattern and a line with a random pattern fluctuate and a big hit is obtained when the line stops with a uniform pattern.

  As described above, in the reverse rotation effect, since the SP1 reach (second reach effect) with relatively low reliability is executed, the SP3 reach (first reach effect) with high reliability is changed. There is and can raise interest. In particular, as shown in FIG. 27, when SP3 reach with high reliability is executed while making it appear that SP1 reach is executed (symbol effect 1-3), the symbol effect is executed a plurality of times. Since the expectation (probability) that is a big hit is set higher than the symbol effect (symbol effect 3-1 and symbol effect 3-2), the player is performing SP1 reach. Can also have a sense of expectation.

  On the other hand, when the symbol effect 3-1 pattern is selected, the middle symbol does not stop as shown in the screen (H-2). Then, as shown in the screens (I-2), (J-2), and (K-2), the variation is further continued, and the second and third symbol effects are executed. At this time, the player may be able to recognize the number of executions of the symbol effect by switching the variation rate of the identification symbol (high speed → low speed, low speed → high speed). Thereafter, as shown in the screen (L-2), SP3 reach is executed.

  In the foregoing, the three-stage pre-reading notice and the variation display by the two types of first-half variation patterns that can be executed when the symbol effect 3 is designated have been described. Next, the relationship between the design effect and the most reliable SP3 reach will be described. FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating screen transitions from the symbol production to the execution of SP3 reach according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  On the screen (M), as shown in the screen (G-1) in FIG. 38, the symbol effect in which the display mode of the specific identification symbol is variably displayed in a different manner is executed. Then, when an identification symbol with a different display mode matches the left symbol as shown in the screen (N), as shown in the screen (O), all of the mixed and non-uniform lines are mixed. An effect is started in which the identification symbols of the same start to change at the same time. Such a variation mode is similar to the mode at the start of SP3 reach.

  Thereafter, as shown in the screen (P), the left symbol and the right symbol are temporarily stopped, and the middle symbol variation display is started again. At this time, as shown in the screen (M), a symbol effect is displayed in which the display mode of the specific identification symbol is variably displayed in a different manner. Here, the identification symbol having a different aspect is “2” that matches the left symbol. Thereafter, a variable display corresponding to (M) to (O) is executed, and the screen (O) may be changed to the SP3 reach.

  In addition, the variable display corresponding to (M) to (O) corresponds to one symbol effect, and the probability of transition to SP3 reach increases as the number of symbol effect executions increases. Further, when the symbol effect is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 times), the SP3 reach may be executed without fail. Further, as the number of symbol effects increases, the number of lines with the same symbols may be increased, or the number of symbol effects may be increased or decreased according to the degree of expectation of jackpot.

  In this way, by executing the symbol effect a plurality of times, it can be predicted that a highly reliable SP3 reach will occur, so that the player's expectation can be enhanced.

[Effect of the first embodiment]
As described above, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of notice effects having a common reach effect are executed in correspondence with one change display time (fluctuation pattern). You can choose or enjoy.

In addition, when the second variation mode is performed in the third notice effect, it is predicted that the player's second reach effect is executed, whereas in the second notice effect, the second variation mode is performed. In the case of failure, the first reach production is executed, which is surprising and interesting. In the second notice production, since it appears that it has developed to the second reach production, it develops to the first reach production, so the development to the first reach production becomes even more surprising and interesting. According to the first embodiment of the present invention, when the pre-reading notice is executed, first, the pre-reading notice is executed so that the execution information of the variable display game is not known (so that it is not possible to infer whether it will be a big hit). Because it will be announced in advance, the expectation will not decay. The game can be performed with a sense of expectation after the advance notice of the pre-reading notice is actually executed until the pre-reading notice is actually executed.

  Further, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the prefetching notice execution process is not performed suddenly, but is performed step by step, and the excitement as the notice becomes stepwise. Interest is increased.

(First modification of the first embodiment)
In the first embodiment of the present invention, after the special game state is ended, after a predetermined number of variable display games are executed, a table for selecting a change pattern is executed while the predetermined number of games are executed. Was switched to a special table. Since the special table is configured such that normal reach is not selected, SP1 reach or more always occurs when reach occurs (FIG. 17).

  However, when the special table is used, it is easy to select a symbol effect with higher expectation even though the winning probability of the variable display game is not high. Therefore, as a modified example of the first embodiment, the selected first-half variation pattern is changed so as not to excessively give the player's expectation before using the special table. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment, and common configurations and processes are assigned the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted. In addition to the first modified example, the modified example and other embodiments described below will be described with a focus on the differences from the first embodiment, and redundant descriptions will be omitted.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of variation pattern information setting processing according to the first modification of the first embodiment of this invention. In the variation pattern information setting process in the first modified example, the process when the first half variation is not a normal variation (the result of Step B1308 is “N”) is different from the first embodiment.

  When the first half fluctuation is not the normal fluctuation (the result of Step B1308 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the prefetching prohibition state is set (Step B1701). The prefetch prohibition state is set when a prefetch prohibition command transmitted from the game control device 600 is received when the table for selecting the fluctuation pattern is changed from the normal table to the special table in addition to the recovery from the power failure. . That is, if the prefetching prohibition state, it can be determined that the state is before switching to the special table.

  The main control microcomputer 710 selects a symbol effect from the symbol effect pattern table 1 as in the first embodiment (step B1310) when it is not in the prefetch prohibition state (the result of step B1701 is “N”). .

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer 710 selects a symbol effect from the symbol effect pattern table 2 (step B1702) when it is in the prefetch prohibition state (the result of step B1701 is “Y”). The symbol effect pattern table 2 has substantially the same configuration as the symbol effect pattern table 1 shown in FIG. 27, but when the symbol effect 3 is selected, the symbol effect 1-3 having a particularly high degree of expectation is not selected. ing.

[Effect of the first modification of the first embodiment]
By configuring as described above, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling too much expectation before switching the table for selecting symbol variation to the special table.

(Second modification of the first embodiment)
In the first modification of the first embodiment of the present invention, the selected first-half variation pattern is changed so as not to give an excessive sense of player expectation before using the special table. However, after an SP reach has occurred due to a special table with a high probability of reaching, the player may continue to have a sense of expectation that does not match the actual situation even though it has been changed to a normal table. .

  Therefore, as a second modified example, after changing from the special table to the normal table, control is performed so that the fluctuation with high expectation is not performed a predetermined number of times.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of variation pattern information setting processing according to the second modification of the first embodiment of this invention. In the variation pattern information setting process in the second modified example, the process when the first-half variation is not a normal variation (the result of step B1308 is “N”) is different from the first embodiment in the same manner as in the first modified example.

  If the first half fluctuation is not a normal fluctuation (the result of step B1308 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether the number of fluctuation display games executed after the prefetch prohibition state is canceled is within a predetermined number of times. Is confirmed (step B1801). Then, it is determined whether or not the number of variable display games executed after the prefetching prohibition state is canceled is within a predetermined number (step B1802). If not, the result of step B1802 is “N”. As in the first embodiment, a symbol effect is selected from the symbol effect pattern table 1 (step B1310).

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer 710 reads from the symbol effect pattern table 2 when the number of variable display games executed after the prefetch prohibition state is canceled is within a predetermined number (the result of step B1801 is “Y”). A symbol effect is selected (step B1802). The symbol effect pattern table 2 is the same as that in the first modification.

[Effect of the second modification of the first embodiment]
By configuring as described above, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling excessively after switching the table for selecting symbol variation to the special table.

(Other variations)
In addition to the first and second modified examples described above, the following modified examples are given.

  For example, the symbol effect pattern table 2 may be selectable only when a prefetch notice in a specific mode is being executed. Specifically, a look-ahead command indicating the type of reach may be provided, and the type of reach may be determined by the command to determine whether or not the symbol effect pattern table 2 can be selected.

  Further, when the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is high in a state where there is no general power support, that is, in the case of the latent probability changing state, it may be controlled so that an effect with high expectation is executed. For example, in the case of symbol variation 3, control is performed such that the selection probability of the symbol effect 1-3 is increased, or the prefetch notice selection table 2 is used when the prefetch notice is executed.

  In addition, when reaching a specific symbol that is advantageous to the player, such as when the number of award balls (total number of game balls that can be acquired during a big hit) varies depending on the type of symbol that is a big hit, The design effect pattern table may be replaced so that the pre-reading effect and the design can be replaced.

  Further, the symbol effect pattern table may be changed when the player operates the effect button 17 at a predetermined timing.

(Second Embodiment)
In the first embodiment of the present invention, when the pre-reading notice is executed in one start memory, the pre-reading is pre-read with respect to other start memories until the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is completed. It was controlled not to execute the notice. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, even when the start memory for executing the pre-reading notice is included, if the expectation of the variable display game corresponding to the subsequent start memory is high, the pre-reading is performed. Control is performed so as to change the start memory of the subject of the notice. By controlling in this way, it is possible to execute a prefetch notice with higher accuracy.

  In the second embodiment, as described above, even when the start memory for executing the pre-reading notice is included, the pre-reading notice by the preceding start memory is canceled under the predetermined condition, and the subsequent Control to execute a pre-reading notice based on the start memory. Therefore, in the pre-reading notice setting process for setting the first-stage prefetching notice mode in the first embodiment, the process of determining whether or not the prefetching notice is being executed (step B1407) is followed by the subsequent start-up memory. A process for determining whether or not to perform a prefetch notice is added.

[Pre-reading notice setting process]
FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of prefetch notice setting processing according to the second embodiment of this invention. In the second embodiment of the present invention, as described above, after the process of step B1407 in the prefetching advance notice setting process of the first embodiment, the prefetching notice overlapping process is executed (step B2401). Other processes are the same as those in the first embodiment. The pre-reading notice overlapping process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of prefetch overlap processing according to the second embodiment of this invention. The pre-reading notice overlap process is a process for determining whether or not to change the start memory for executing the prefetching notice.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 confirms whether or not the start memory display under control exists in the first prefetch notice target (step B2501). The first prefetching notice target is the first stage prefetching notice among the three stages of prefetching notice, and in the first embodiment, the shape of the start memory is changed to a lantern.

  Then, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the corresponding start memory display exists (step B2502). If there is no corresponding start memory display (the result of step B2502 is “N”), this process is terminated. In addition, even if the corresponding start memory display is present, this process may be ended if the effect is not actually started.

  On the other hand, when there is a corresponding start memory display (the result of step B2502 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 starts the start memory winning effect symbol command corresponding to the preceding start memory that is executing the pre-reading notice. And the content of the start opening prize production command is confirmed (step B2503).

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 confirms the contents of the start memory winning effect design command and the start opening winning effect command corresponding to the subsequent start memory received this time (step B2504).

  The main control microcomputer 710 compares the content of the command corresponding to the preceding start memory acquired in the process of step B2503 with the content of the command corresponding to the subsequent start memory acquired in the process of step B2504, and compares the prefetch information comparison table. Based on the above, it is confirmed whether or not to change the start memory of the object of the prefetch notice (step B2505). The prefetch information comparison table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not to change the start-up memory that is the target of the prefetch notice (step B2506). When the start memory subject to the prefetch notice is changed (the result of step B2506 is “Y”), the display of the subsequent start memory is set to the first prefetch notice mode (B2507). The first look-ahead notice mode stored in the advance start memory is returned to the normal mode. At this time, an effect of moving the target of the prefetch notice may be executed.

  FIG. 45 is a diagram illustrating an example of a pre-reading information comparison table for determining whether to perform pre-reading advance notice for the preceding start storage or the subsequent start storage according to the second embodiment of this invention.

  As described above, the prefetch information comparison table is a table for determining the target of the prefetch notice by comparing the contents of the preceding start memory and the contents of the subsequent start memory. In the second embodiment, whether or not to change the pre-reading notice is specified for the correspondence between the latter half change (preceding hold) of the preceding start memory and the latter half change (following hold) of the subsequent start memory.

  More specifically, when the subsequent hold has a higher expectation than the preceding hold, the prefetch notice target is changed. Even if the subsequent hold and the preceding hold are the same, the pre-reading notice may be executed with the hold having a long change time if the change times are different. Further, when a big hit occurs in one start memory based on the result of the variable display game, the pre-reading effect may be executed with the start memory where the big hit occurs.

[Screen transition example]
FIG. 46 is a diagram showing an example of a screen transition indicating a change in the first prefetch notice mode when the prefetch notice overlaps in the second embodiment of the present invention.

  Screen (A) shows a state in which a game ball is newly won at the start winning opening in a state in which a prefetch notice of the first prefetch notice mode is performed for the third start memory of the first special figure variation display game. Is shown. When the game ball wins in a state where the prefetching notice of the first prefetching notice mode is being performed, a process (step B2401) when prefetching notice is duplicated is executed.

  On the screen (B), since it is determined that the pre-reading notice target is changed by the start memory based on the newly won game ball (the result of step B2506 is “Y”), the pre-read target start memory is third to fourth. It shows how it is moving. The screen (C) shows the state after movement.

[Effects of Second Embodiment]
In the second embodiment of the present invention, it is determined whether or not to change the target of the pre-reading notice only by the variation pattern, so that it is configured not to depend on the result of the variation display game. That is, even if the fluctuation pattern of the preceding hold is SP1 reach and the result is a big hit, if the change pattern of the subsequent hold is SP2 reach, the target of the prefetch notice is changed. Therefore, it is possible to give a surprise to the player who is expecting the variable display game based on the start memory after the movement due to the movement of the target of the pre-reading notice by generating a big hit in the start memory before the movement.

  According to the second embodiment of the present invention, since the subsequent start-up memory is controlled to a predetermined display mode, the pre-reading notice itself is not lost, so that the player's expectation is not impaired. In particular, since the player seems to have moved the object of the pre-reading notice, the expectation of the variable display game based on the subsequent start-up memory can be further increased.

(Third embodiment)
In the first embodiment of the present invention, when the pre-reading notice execution lottery is won, execution of the pre-reading notice is set immediately. However, in the third embodiment, it corresponds to the start memory subject to the pre-reading notice. In the case where a plurality of variable display games are executed before the execution of the variable display game to be executed, it is configured to determine whether or not the pre-reading notice can be executed again at a later timing.

[Pre-reading notice setting process]
FIG. 47 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of prefetch notice setting processing according to the third embodiment of this invention.

  In the prefetch notice setting process of the third embodiment, when the number of holds is 2 or less (the result of step B1408 is “N”), the variable display game based on the start memory of the prefetch notice target is executed. Since the period is short, execution of the prefetch notice is set as in the first embodiment (steps B1413 to B2404). Note that the processing from step B2401 to step B2404 is the same as the processing from step B1414 to step B1417 in FIG.

  The main control microcomputer 710 selects the case where the number of suspensions is 3 or more (the result of step B1408 is “Y”) and when the pre-reading notice is executed (the result of step B1416 is “Y”). Instead of setting execution of the pre-reading notice, the pre-reading notice execution flag is set (step B2405). Then, when the prefetching notice executable flag is set in the prefetching notice execution process described later, it is determined whether or not the prefetching notice is executed based on the gaming state or the like.

[Fluctuation processing]
FIG. 48 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the changing process according to the third embodiment of this invention. The third embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that a prefetch notice execution process (step B2501) is executed after the process of step B1213 or step B1210. The pre-reading notice execution process will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Pre-reading notice execution process]
FIG. 49 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of prefetch notice execution processing according to the third embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not a prefetching notice executable flag is set (step B2601). If the pre-reading notice executable flag is not set (the result of step B2601 is “N”), the pre-reading notice is not executed, and thus this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice executable flag is set (the result of Step B2601 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the hold number is 3 or more (Step B2602). . If the number of holds is not 3 or more (the result of step B2602 is “N”), this process ends. The determination as to whether or not the number of holds is 3 or more has already been performed in the prefetch notice setting process (step B1408), and the process in step B2602 is the second determination. There is a possibility that inconsistency may occur due to digestion of the start-up memory before the processing of Step B2602 is executed in the processing of Step B1408 and the number of holds is 3, but in rare cases You can ignore it. Even in this case, the pre-reading notice is not executed, and the game result is not affected.

  When the holding number is 3 or more (the result of Step B2602 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 confirms whether the progress of the running variable display game is a predetermined progress (Step S260). B2603). Then, it is determined whether or not the progress state of the running variable display game is a predetermined progress state (step B2603).

  The predetermined progress state is, for example, a case where a sense of expectation with respect to the running variable display game is reduced. Specifically, when a notice with low expectation appears, SP reach occurs and the result is For example, when it is out of place, when the variation of the symbol is finished, or when a failure effect is executed in the pseudo continuous variation effect.

  The main control microcomputer 710 sets the selected pre-reading notice (step B2605) when the progress of the running variable display game is a predetermined progress (the result of step B2604 is “Y”). ). Thereafter, the prefetching notice executable flag is cleared (step B2606), and this process is terminated. If the progress status of the running variable display game is not the predetermined progress status (the result of step B2604 is “N”), the process is terminated.

  As described above, in the third embodiment, the prefetch notice is executed only in the case of a predetermined progress situation. In the third embodiment, since the situation in which the player is discouraged, such as when the deviation is confirmed, is set as the predetermined progress situation, the player's expectation can be increased again.

  In the first embodiment, the execution timing of the second look-ahead notice by the priority execution of the second special figure change display game is determined by determining whether or not the change display game based on the start-up memory that is the object of the look-ahead notice is started. Was adjusting. However, in the third embodiment, since the timing for determining whether or not the first prefetch notice mode is executed is set in the prefetch notice execution process, the earliest at the time when the first prefetch notice mode is started. By determining whether or not the variable display game based on the start-up memory has been executed, the execution timing of the second prefetch notice is set.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of prefetch notice control processing 1 according to the third embodiment of this invention. As described above, in the prefetch notice control process 1 of the third embodiment, when the first prefetch notice mode is displayed (the result of step B1502 is “Y”), the first prefetch notice mode starts. It is confirmed whether or not the variable display game based on the earliest start memory at the time is started (step B2701). Then, when the earliest start memory at the start of the first prefetch notice mode is exhausted, the prefetch notice is executed in the second prefetch notice mode.

[Effect of the third embodiment]
Thus, according to the third embodiment, control is performed so that the pre-reading notice is executed in a situation where the player is discouraged, so that the player's expectation can be increased again.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Main body frame 4 Opening / closing frame 5 Front frame 6 Glass frame 10 Speaker 12 Game state notification LED
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 21 Frame decoration device 22 Frame production device 30 Game board 31 Game area 32 Game board main body 34 Center case 35 Fluctuation display device 36 Normal start gate 37 Start winning opening 37a First start winning opening 37b Second starting winning opening 37c Opening and closing member ( Ordinary electric accessory)
40 General prize opening 41 Fluctuating prize winning device 48 Display device 50 Collective display device 70 Production device 71 Movable production device 80 Warp passage 90 Stage part 320 Lantern accessory 321 Fixed decoration part 322 Movable decoration part 600 Game control device 601 First start opening switch 602 Second start opening switch 603 Gate switch 611 Game microcomputer 640 Discharge control device (dispensing board)
700 Production Control Unit 710 Main Control Microcomputer (1stCPU)
720 Microcomputer for video control (2nd CPU)
730 VDP (Video Display Processor)
800 Power Supply Unit 810 Normal Power Supply Unit 820 Backup Power Supply Unit 830 Control Signal Generation Unit

Claims (2)

A variable display device capable of executing a variable display game that displays the identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area,
In the gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the stop result mode of the variation display game is a special result mode determined in advance,
Start winning storage means for extracting a random number related to the execution of the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area and storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a start memory for executing the variable display game Each time a start memory is stored in the start winning storage means, a symbol indicating the start memory is displayed on the variation display device,
Pre-determination means for determining execution information of the variable display game based on the start memory before the variable display game based on the start memory is executed;
According to the determination result of the pre-determining means for the start memory, execution information of the variable display game executed based on the start memory is displayed, and the display mode of the symbol indicating the start memory is different from the normal mode. A prior notification means for performing prior notification by changing the mode ;
When the prior notification is performed by the prior notification means, an effect device capable of executing one effect among a plurality of effect modes,
The prior notification means includes
During execution of the variable display game, after a predetermined effect is executed by the effect device and a predetermined effect result mode is derived , the display mode of the symbol indicating the start-up memory is further changed based on the effect result mode. game machine and wherein the Rukoto to. The stage device is composed of an accessory provided with a plurality of light emitting members,
The plurality of light emitting members are capable of executing a roulette effect that is sequentially turned on for each at least one light emitting member ,
The pre informing means based on the result aspect of the roulette presentation, gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in Rukoto changing the display mode of the symbol indicating the start memory.

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