JP5711544B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes 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, and the stop result of the variable display game has a predetermined special result. In some cases, the present invention relates to a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player.

  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 the pre-reading notice is made by changing the display method of the start memory, a special result mode can be derived in the variable display game based on the start memory generated before the start memory in which the display method is changed. There is sex.
At this time,-out based on the fact that the special result aspect is derived, not a thing before judgment fluctuation pattern that was assumed at the time, pre-judgment of the results it is conceivable that would become a thing that does not completely rely on .
Therefore, when the special result mode is derived in the variable display game based on the start memory before the start memory whose display method is changed by the pre-reading notice, the display method of the start memory is uniformly returned to the normal display method. However, this may remarkably discomfort the player.

  An object of the present invention is a game machine capable of executing a pre-reading notice, and a game that does not give a sense of incongruity to the player even when the starting memory whose display method has been changed by the pre-reading notice is returned to the normal display method. The purpose is to provide a machine.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention includes a variable display device capable of executing a variable display game that displays the identification information in a variable manner based on winning of a game ball in the start winning area,
In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous for a player when the result of stopping the variable display game is a special result determined in advance,
Start winning storage means for extracting a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area and storing the predetermined number as an upper limit as start memory for executing the variable display game;
Start memory display means for displaying a start memory display corresponding to the start memory stored in the start winning memory means on a predetermined display unit;
Prior result determination means for determining whether the random number stored as the start memory in the start winning storage means generates the special gaming state before the variable display game based on the start memory is executed; ,
Special gaming state control means for controlling the occurrence of the special gaming state;
With
The start memory display means includes
Display mode control means capable of controlling the display mode of the start memory display corresponding to the predetermined start memory to a specific display mode different from the normal display mode based on the determination result of the prior result determination unit with respect to the predetermined start memory; ,
Wherein the predetermined start stored prior to stopping the result of variable display game based on the preceding start memory to be stored in the Ri Do special result, when the special game state is initiated by the special game state control means, the starting storage display Switching to the normal display mode to end the specific display mode in the start memory display,
Informing means for executing predetermined notification for recognizing that the specific display mode is ended when the specific display mode is ended by the specific display mode ending unit;
It is characterized by providing.

Here, the “predetermined random number” may include a random number for determining the execution mode (variation pattern) of the variation display game, in addition to the random value for determining the stop result information of the variation display game.
Further, the “predetermined display unit” may be provided in a part of the variable display device, may be provided with an independent display device different from the variable display device, or may simply be notified by a lamp or the like. It may be provided on the gaming machine frame side.
Further, “determining before the variable display game based on the start memory is executed” may be determined when the start memory is generated, or before a predetermined time before the start memory is consumed. It may be determined, or may be determined when a predetermined condition (for example, occurrence of overflow) is satisfied.
In addition, the “normal display mode” may be anything that does not give the player a special expectation. The “specific display mode” is different from the normal display mode as long as it gives the player a sense of expectation. The color change, the size change, the shape change, or the display position change Something that blinks can be considered.
Further, the “predetermined notification” is not limited as long as the player can recognize it, and may be a voice, a video, a lamp, a director, a combination thereof, or the like.

According to the present invention, as pre-read notice, Ri Do and stop results special results varying display game based on the start memory preceding the predetermined start memory which is controlled to a specific display mode, starting when the special game state is initiated Even when the memory display is switched to the normal display mode and the specific display mode is ended, predetermined notification is performed so that the player can recognize that the specific display mode is ended, so that it is difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable. can do.

It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure start port switch common process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure pending | holding information determination processing. It is a figure for demonstrating a prior determination command. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure normal process. It is a figure for demonstrating a fluctuation pattern selection table. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 1st main processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 1st scene control processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating prior production setting processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of prior effect and a prior effect distribution table. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a clear production | presentation setting process. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of clear effect, and a clear effect distribution table. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a prior (prefetch) effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of clear production. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the clear production | presentation setting process in the modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the corresponding memory multiple time process in the modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining each pattern of clear production in the modification of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the clear effect in the modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure start port switch common process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure pending | holding information determination process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure normal process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the clear production | presentation setting process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of clear effect in 2nd Embodiment, and a clear effect distribution table. It is a figure for demonstrating the clear effect distribution table in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the clear effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the clear production | presentation setting process in the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process in change in the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern information setting process in the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a change by the starting memory | storage number of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of another clear effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of another clear effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of another clear effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of another clear effect.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to a main body frame (outer frame) 11 via a hinge 13 so as to be openable and closable. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame 15 having a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (inner frame) 12.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Also, below the center case 40, there is provided a start winning opening 36 (first start winning opening) that forms a start winning area for giving a start condition of the special figure changing display game, and a reverse “c” is placed directly below the start winning opening 36. An ordinary variable winning device (general power) 37 having a second start winning opening that includes a pair of movable members 37b and 37b that are opened in a letter shape and are converted into a state in which a game ball can easily flow in, and forms a start winning area inside. It is arranged.

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

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

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

  Also, outside the game area 32 (for example, at the top of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game that form the special figure fluctuation display game, and the winning for the normal figure start gate 34 are awarded. A collective display device 50 is provided for executing a universal map display game with a trigger at one location.

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

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

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

  The special figure 1 hold display (predetermined display unit) is the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) among the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36 which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 display 51. Is displayed. 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 (predetermined display unit) displays the start memory number (= holding number) of the second start prize opening (ordinary variable prize device 37) as the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52. Displayed in the same manner as the hold display in FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if it is less than the upper limit of the normal figure start memory number, the general figure start memory number is added (+1) and the general figure start memory number is increased. One figure start memory is stored. The number of memorized universal start prizes is displayed on the universal figure hold display of the collective display device 50. In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (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 (normal diagrams, normal symbols) in the lit state, and indicating a shift in the unlit state, and the normal identification information is displayed by blinking this LED. Fluctuation display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result. Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game is a specific result, the pair of movable members 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes a state. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases.

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

  The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside, respectively. The game balls won in the start winning opening 36 are detected as start winning balls of the first special figure variable display game, and are stored as a first start memory up to four, and the game balls won in the normal variable winning device 37. Is detected as a start winning ball of the second special figure variation display game, and is stored as a second start memory up to four. In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted. Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special figure start memory is displayed on the storage display section (not shown in FIG. 1 hold display, special figure 2 hold display) for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50 and the center case 40. Is also displayed as a start memory display 41b (see, for example, FIG. 21).

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

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

  The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display is performed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special map variable display game and the second special map variable display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game machine 10 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the ROM 111B stores, for example, a variation pattern selection table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) 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 selection table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. The fluctuation pattern selection table includes a loss fluctuation pattern selection table selected when the result is lost, a jackpot fluctuation pattern selection table selected when the result is a big hit, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include a second half variation pattern selection table and a first half variation pattern selection table. The latter half variation pattern selection table will be described later.

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

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

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

  In addition, the CPU 111A can select any of a plurality of variation pattern selection tables stored in the ROM 111B in a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) or a special figure routine process (step A9) in a special figure game process described later. A single variation pattern selection table is acquired. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as a state, the start memory number, etc., one of the variation pattern selection tables is selected from a plurality of variation pattern selection tables. Get. Here, when executing the special figure variation display game, the CPU 111A serves as variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one variation pattern selection table among the plurality of variation pattern selection tables stored in the ROM 111B.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 and generates a special gaming state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a win. To perform the process. In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A performs control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special winning opening by, for example, opening the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b. . Then, either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1 second) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening. Opening the grand prize opening until one round is defined as one round, and this is repeated (repeated) for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 or 2 times). Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a special game state control means.

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

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

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in the short time state, the execution time of the above-described normal map change display game (the normal time change time) is controlled to be the second change display time shorter than the first change display time. (For example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Further, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning game 37 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won, the first release time (for example, 0. The second opening time (for example, 1.93 seconds) that is longer than 3 seconds) is controlled. In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 (number of times of opening of the general electric power) is not equal to the first number of times of opening for one time with respect to the result of one hit of the normal figure changing display game. Is set to the second number of times of opening a plurality of times (for example, 3 times). Further, in the short-time state, the probability that the hit result of the normal-variation display game (normal probability) is higher than the normal probability (low probability) in the normal operation state. In the short-time state, the time for changing the state of the normal variation winning device 37 to the open state by changing any one or more of the normal time fluctuation time, the number of times of normal power release, the time of normal power release, and the probability of normal time change. May be extended more than usual.

  The high-probability state and the short-time state described above can be generated independently, and both can be generated simultaneously, or only one can be generated. In addition, the short state at this time may be referred to as a state where there is a general power support or during a general power support.

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

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 5, an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) for setting a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs is first performed after an interrupt prohibition process (step S1). S2), a stack pointer setting process (step S3) for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area in which a value of a register or the like is saved when an interrupt occurs, and an interrupt mode setting process (step S4) for setting an interrupt processing mode. )I do.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 (step A16), the design fluctuation control concerning the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 is performed. A process (step A17) is performed and the special figure game process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; No), the process proceeds to step A16, and the subsequent processes are performed.

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the special drawing start port switch common process, first, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, an input is made to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a, etc.). Is checked (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch is saved (step A203).

  Subsequently, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, information regarding the number of winnings to the monitored start port switch (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) is sent to the management device outside the gaming machine 10. The number of times output (start port signal output number) is loaded (step A204). Then, the start port signal output count is updated by +1, and it is checked whether the output count overflows (step A205). If it is determined that the number of outputs does not overflow (step A206; No), the updated value is saved in the RWM start port signal output number area (step A207), and the process proceeds to step A208. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A206 that the number of outputs overflows (step A206; Yes), the process proceeds to step A208.

  Then, in step A208, the number of special figure hold (starting memory) to be updated corresponding to the monitoring target starter switch (for example, the starter 1 switch 36a) among the starter 1 switch 36a and the starter 2 switch 37a. Is checked whether it is less than the upper limit (step A208), and processing for determining whether the number of special figure hold is less than the upper limit (step A209) is performed.

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

  Next, the big hit symbol random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step A217), and saved in the big hit symbol random number saving area of the RWM (step A218). Further, the corresponding variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are extracted and saved in the RWM random number save area (steps A219, A220, A221). Note that the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is a random number for selecting the reach system of the second half fluctuation that is the fluctuation after reaching the reach state, and the fluctuation pattern random number 2 performs distribution of detailed effects from the reach system. It is a random number for. The fluctuation pattern random number 3 is a random number for selecting the first half fluctuation that is the fluctuation before reaching the reach state.

  Then, before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory, a special figure hold information determination process (step A222) which is a prefetching process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory is performed. Details of the special figure hold information determination process will be described later.

  Thereafter, the target start slot winning flag is loaded as a change order flag for storing the execution order of the first special figure change display game and the second special figure change display game (step A223), and is added to the total number of special figure holds. The address of the corresponding change order flag save area is calculated (step A224). Further, the change order flag is saved in the change order flag saving area (step A225), and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

  Here, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of game balls into the start winning area of the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37, and becomes the right to execute the variable display game. A start winning storage means for storing up to a predetermined upper limit number as the start memory is provided. In addition, the start winning storage means (game control device 100) stores various random numbers extracted based on the winning of the game balls to the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36) with a predetermined number as an upper limit. And various random number values extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) are stored as the second starting storage up to a predetermined number.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A209 that the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (step A209; No), a decorative special figure hold number command (overflow command) is prepared (step A226), and a command setting process (step A227). ) To complete the special figure start port switch common process.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, first, a big hit determination process (step A443) is performed to determine whether or not the big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value.

  If the determination result is a big hit (step A444; Yes), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target starter switch is set (step A445), the big hit symbol random number is checked, and the corresponding big hit symbol information table is set. Is performed (step A446). Thereafter, the symbol information is acquired from the set information table, and the process of saving in the symbol information (work) area (step A448) is performed. On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit (step A444; No), a loss information table is set (step A447), symbol information is acquired from the set information table, and saved in the symbol information (work) area ( Step A448) is performed.

  After obtaining the symbol information from the set information table and performing the process of saving in the symbol information (work) area (step A448), the start opening prize design symbol command is obtained from the set information table and the start opening prize is received. The effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area of the RWM (step A449). Next, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, after preparing the start port winning flag of the start port switch to be monitored (step A450), the target start port winning effect command setting table is prepared (step A450). Step A451). And the special figure information setting process (step A452) which sets the special figure information set regarding the start port of the said monitoring object is performed.

  Subsequently, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A453) for setting the latter half variation pattern among the variation modes in the special figure variation display game, the variation pattern setting process (step A453) for setting the variation aspect of the special figure variation display game ( Step A454) is performed. Note that the special figure information setting process in step A452, the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process in step A453, and the fluctuation pattern setting process in step A454 are the special figure information setting process, the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process, the fluctuation pattern in the special figure ordinary process, respectively. This is the same as the setting process.

  Then, the start opening prize effect command (MODE) corresponding to the first half variation number of the set variation pattern is calculated and prepared (step A455), and the latter half variation number value is prepared as the start opening prize effect command (ACTION). (Step A456), command setting processing (Step A457) is performed. Subsequently, a start opening winning effect command command is loaded and prepared from the winning effect symbol command area (step A458), a command setting process (step A459) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. That is, the start opening prize effect command is prepared in steps A455 and A456, and the start opening prize effect symbol command is prepared in step A458, so that the determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information corresponding to the start memory is obtained. The effect control device 300 can be notified before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory, in particular, by changing the start memory display 41b displayed on the display device 41, etc. It is possible to notify the player of the result related information before the start timing of the special figure variation display game.

  That is, the game control device 100 uses a specific random number related to the establishment of a special result among predetermined random numbers stored as start memory in the start winning storage means (game control device 100) of the variable display game based on the start memory. It constitutes a prior result judging means for judging before execution. Note that the time when the random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory is determined in advance is not only at the start winning time when the start memory is generated, but any time before the variable display game based on the start memory is performed. Good.

  Next, the start opening winning effect design command and the starting opening winning effect command in the special figure hold information determination process will be described. As shown in FIG. 12, the start opening prize winning design command and the start opening winning presentation command are used to send the contents of the variable display game based on the target start memory (hold) to the effect control apparatus 300 before the execution of the variable display game. It is an instruction. For example, in the start opening prize effect design command, if MODE is FDH and ACTION is 11H, it indicates that the target hold is “disconnected”. In the start opening prize effect command, MODE is E0H and ACTION is “ON”. If it is 01H, it is instructed that the target hold is “out of N (normal) reach”. Here, the determination result of the random number stored as the start memory by the prior result determination means includes stop result information of the variable display game based on the start memory.

  And the production | presentation control apparatus 300 performs a preproduction (prefetching production | presentation) based on this start opening prize design symbol command and a starting opening prize production command in the prior production setting process (FIG. 17) mentioned later.

  In the following description, the above-mentioned start opening winning effect design command and the starting opening winning effect command may be collectively referred to as a prior determination command.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is checked whether or not the special figure 1 hold number (first start memory) and the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory) are 0 (steps). A301). If it is determined that both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are 0 (step A302; Yes), it is checked whether the customer waiting demonstration has already been started (step A303). If it is determined that the waiting demonstration has not started, that is, has not been started (step A304; No), processing for setting a customer waiting demo flag during the customer waiting demonstration (step A305) is performed. Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A306), and command setting processing (step A307) is performed. Then, the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A313) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated. If it is determined in step A304 that the customer waiting demonstration has already started (step A304; Yes), the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A302 that either the special figure 1 holding number or the special figure 2 holding number is not 0 (step A302; No), the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are displayed. The change order flag is loaded from the change order flag saving area in which the execution order is stored (step A308), and it is checked whether the change order flag is a flag indicating the start of change in the special figure 1 (first special figure change display game) ( Step A309).

  And when it is a change start of special figure 1 (1st special figure change display game) (step A310; Yes), a special figure 1 change start process is performed (step A311), and a special figure usual process is complete | finished. In addition, when it is not the start of fluctuation of the special figure 1 (first special figure fluctuation display game) (step A310: No), that is, when the fluctuation start of the special figure 2 (second special figure fluctuation display game), the special figure 2 A variation start process is performed (step A312), and the special figure routine process is terminated. Thus, the first start memory and the second start memory are digested in the order stored.

  In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process, the stop result of the fluctuation display game, the fluctuation display time, etc. are set based on the random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory. Therefore, the game control apparatus 100 includes a variable display time setting unit that sets the variable display time based on a random number for setting the variable display time of the variable display game.

  Next, the variation pattern selection table will be described. The variation pattern selection table is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern of variation to be executed in the above-described special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A311) or special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A312). FIG. 14A shows a table that is referred to in a normal state (normal gaming state), and FIG. 14B shows a table that is referred to after a big hit (a state with general power support). is there.

  In each table, different tables are prepared for the case where a big hit (special result) is obtained (at the time of big hit) and the case where it is lost (at the time of loss). For example, in a normal case, when the big hit is made and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is 15000, SP reach 1 (fluctuation time 50 seconds) is selected. On the other hand, after the big hit, when the big hit is similarly made and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is 15000, the special reach (fluctuation time 60 seconds) 2 is selected.

In this way, even with the same fluctuation pattern random number value, the fluctuation pattern selection table to be referred to is different between the normal time and the big hit, and therefore the selected fluctuation pattern may be different. Here, the determination in the special figure hold information determination process is performed based on a variation pattern selection table corresponding to a state (normal time or after big hit) when the determination is performed. Therefore, for example, a prior determination command corresponding to the variation pattern determined based on the variation pattern selection table (FIG. 14A) corresponding to the normal time is transmitted to the effect control device 300.
The effect control device 300 executes a pre-reading notice based on the transmitted pre-determination command, but if it becomes a big hit in the variable display game based on the starting memory that precedes the starting memory corresponding to the pre-reading notice, at least the stored start In the variation display game based on memory, the variation pattern is determined and executed based on the variation pattern selection table (FIG. 14B) corresponding to the big hit. In such a case, there is a risk that the pre-reading notice being executed may not be addressed at all due to the occurrence of a big hit.

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

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

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

  Next, a test mode process (step B21), which is a process related to a test mode for testing the display device 41, the decoration device, the rendering device, and the like, is performed. When the test mode is set by the test mode process (step B21), the subsequent game-related processes are not performed. However, in the test mode, when performing display on the display device 41, output of sound from the speaker, light emission of the LED of the decoration device, operation of the effect device, etc., control is performed in a process for controlling these. Note that the test mode ends when the gaming machine is powered off.

  And the 1st scene control process (step B22) regarding control of the effect of a game is performed. Details of the 1st scene control process (step B22) will be described later. Next, based on an error notification command transmitted from the gaming control device 100 when an error occurs in the gaming machine, a gaming machine error monitoring process (step B23) for performing a corresponding notification is performed. In addition, the display on the display device 41 for performing the corresponding notification, the sound output from the speaker, the light emission of the LED of the decoration device, the operation of the effect device, and the like are controlled in a process for controlling these.

  Thereafter, an effect command editing process (step B24) for editing a command to be output to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 is performed, and a sound control process for performing control related to the output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b). (Step B25) is performed. Next, a decoration control process for controlling the LEDs of the panel decoration device 42 and the frame decoration device 18 (step B26), a motor / SOL control process for controlling the motors and solenoids of the panel effect device 44 and the frame effect device 45 (step) B27) is performed. And the random number update process (step B28) which updates the random number which determines the detail of the fluctuation | variation aspect of a decoration special figure fluctuation display game is performed, and it returns to the process (step B18) which clears WDT.

[1st scene control processing]
FIG. 16 shows the 1st scene control process (step B22) in the 1st main process shown in FIG. In this 1st scene control process, first, it is determined whether or not the test mode is in effect (step B61). If the test mode is in effect (step B61; Yes), the 1st scene control process is terminated. When the test mode is not being executed (step B61; No), it is determined whether a scene change command has been received (step B62).

  The scene change commands are various commands relating to games transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300. If this scene change command is received (step B62; Yes), the game state to be updated (current game state) is acquired (step B63), and it is determined whether the command is a valid command (step B64). In determining whether the command is valid (step B64), it is determined whether the received scene change command is valid for the acquired current game state. If the command is valid (step B64; Yes), the received command is saved (step B65), an effect request flag is set (step B66), and a branch process based on the command identifier of the received command (step B67). )I do.

  On the other hand, when the scene change command has not been received (step B62; No) or when it is not a valid command (step B64; No), branch processing (step B67) based on the command identifier of the received command is performed. In this case, a branch is performed based on the identifier of the command that was most recently valid.

  In the branch process based on the command identifier (step B67), a process to be executed based on the received command is selected. When a power-on command is received, a power-on process (step B68) is performed to perform a process necessary when the power is turned on. Further, when a power failure recovery command is received, a power failure recovery (other than customer waiting) processing (step B69) for performing processing necessary at the time of power failure recovery is performed. When a customer waiting demo command is received, a customer waiting process (step B70) for performing processing related to display of the customer waiting demo is performed.

  In addition, when a variation pattern command is received, a variation processing (step B71) for performing processing related to the execution of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed. In the process during change (step B71), information necessary for playing the decoration special figure change display game is set. In the setting of information necessary for playing this decoration special figure variation display game, for example, information included in the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control device 100 (whether it is a big hit, mode information, variation pattern information, etc.) Based on this, production (variation pattern, variation time, etc.) is set. Further, when the variation time of the special figure variation display game is ended, the variation display of the identification information in the decoration special figure variation display game is stopped, the stop display time is set, and the like.

  When a fanfare command is received, fanfare processing (step B72), which is processing related to the start of the special game state, is performed. In addition, when the large entry / release n-th command is received, an in-round process (step B73), which is a process related to a round game, is performed. When an interval command is received, an interval process (step B74) that is a process related to an interval between rounds is performed. When an ending command is received, an ending process (step B75), which is a process related to the end of the special gaming state, is performed.

  After performing each of the above-described processes selected by the branch process based on the command identifier (step B67), a process based on a command that is not immediately reflected in the video is performed. As this process, first, a symbol command reception process (step B76) for performing a process based on a decoration special symbol command including information related to a stop symbol of the special symbol variable display game is performed, and the start memory stored in the start winning memory means is stored. A hold number command reception process (step B77) is performed for performing processing based on the decorative special figure hold number command (special figure 1 hold number command, special figure 2 hold number command) including information relating to increase / decrease.

  Here, the production control device 300 includes a start memory display unit that displays a start memory display corresponding to the start memory stored in the start winning memory unit on a predetermined display unit by the hold number command receiving process. .

  Further, a prefetch command (start opening prize effect command, winning effect symbol command) including a result of a prefetching process for determining the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory in advance before the execution of the special figure variation display game is used. A pre-effect setting process (step B78) for performing a process based on the above is performed. Thereafter, a probability information command reception process (step B79) for performing a process based on a probability information command including information on the probability state is performed, and the 1st scene control process is terminated.

[Pre-direction setting process]
FIG. 17 shows a pre-effect setting process (step B78) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this prior effect setting process, a process for controlling the display mode of the start memory display (holding display) as a pre-reading notice is performed based on the start opening prize design command and the start opening prize effect command transmitted from the game control device 100.

  In this advance effect setting process, first, it is confirmed whether there is a start memory waiting for reception of a prior determination command (step B101). If there is no corresponding start memory (step B102; No), the advance effect setting process is terminated. . In addition, when there is a corresponding start memory (step B102; Yes), it is confirmed whether the corresponding advance determination command has been received (step B103), and when the corresponding advance determination command has not been received (step B103; No). In this case, the pre-effect setting process is terminated. When the corresponding advance determination command is received (step B103; Yes), the content of the advance determination command is saved in the corresponding start storage area (step B104).

  Further, based on the saved prior determination command, the symbol information of the start memory is acquired from the start opening winning effect symbol command (step B105), and it is determined whether the symbol information is out of place (step B106).

  If the symbol information is out of place (step B106; Yes), it is determined whether or not the power transmission support is in progress (step B107). If the power transmission support is not in progress (step B107; No), the pre-effect distribution table 1 Is set (step B109). Further, when the power transmission support is in progress (step B107; Yes), the pre-effect distribution table 3 is set (step B108).

  Also, when the symbol information is not out of step (step B106; No), it is determined whether or not the power transmission support is in progress (step B110). The minute table 2 is set (step B112). In addition, when the power transmission support is in progress (step B110; Yes), the pre-effect distribution table 4 is set (step B111).

  And the reach system information of the said start memory is acquired from a start opening prize production command (step B113), and a prior production mode is selected from the set table (one of the preliminary production distribution tables 1 to 4) and the reach system information ( Step B114). If a prior production | presentation aspect is selected, the prior production | presentation aspect selected for the start memory display used as a target will be set (step B115), and a prior production setting process will be complete | finished.

  Next, the types of preliminary effects and the preliminary effect distribution table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18A shows the definition of the pre-effect mode in the present embodiment. As a pre-effects mode, there is a mode to change the start memory display (hold display) to one of blue, yellow and red, and it is possible to show the player the degree of expectation that will be a big hit by this pre-effect mode It has become. In this embodiment, the degree of expectation is set higher in the order of blue <yellow <red. The expectation will be described later.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, it is called a specific display mode that the start memory | storage display is in any state of blue, yellow, and red. A state in which the start memory display is not controlled to the specific display mode is referred to as a normal display state, and is controlled to a mode such as white. The normal display mode is not limited to white, and may be anything as long as the player can distinguish it from the specific display mode.

  FIG. 18B shows the pre-effect distribution table 1 that is set (step B109) in the pre-effect setting process shown in FIG. The prior performance distribution table 1 is referred to when the symbol information is out of sync. For example, when the reach system information is SP2 reach, no change (normal display mode) is selected at a rate of 70%, and 15% Blue is selected at a rate of 10%, yellow is selected at a rate of 10%, and red is selected at a rate of 5%.

  FIG. 18C shows the pre-effect distribution table 2 that is set (step B112) in the pre-effect setting process shown in FIG. The prior performance distribution table 2 is referred to when the symbol information is a big hit. For example, when the reach system information is SP2 reach, no change (normal display mode) is selected at a rate of 50%, and 10% Blue is selected at a rate of 10%, yellow is selected at a rate of 10%, and red is selected at a rate of 30%.

  Here, in the case of a loss, it is easy to select the next blue color without change, and in the case of a big hit, the red color is likely to be selected. Therefore, when the start memory display is controlled to red, the player can start memory. It is notified that the degree of expectation is higher than when the display is controlled to be blue. Similarly, when the start memory display is controlled to be red, it is notified that the degree of expectation is higher than when the start memory display is controlled to yellow, and when the start memory display is controlled to yellow. It is notified that the degree of expectation is higher than when the start memory display is controlled to be blue. Therefore, in this embodiment, the degree of expectation is set higher in the order of blue <yellow <red.

  That is, the presentation control device 300 can control the display mode of the start memory display corresponding to the start memory to a specific display mode different from the normal display mode based on the determination result of the prior result determination means for the start memory. It serves as a control means. And the prior production (prefetching advance notice) in this embodiment will be performed by setting a specific production aspect in this way.

  In addition, although the explanation about the details of the pre-effects distribution table 3 and the pre-effects distribution table 4 is omitted, the pre-effects distribution table 3 and the pre-effects distribution table 4 are referred to during normal power support (after the big hit). In addition, each pre-production effect mode is selected in accordance with a variation pattern or the like during ordinary power support.

  Further, when the reach system information is SP3 reach, blue is set not to be selected in the pre-effect distribution table 1. And when reach system | strain information is SP3 reach, in the prior production distribution table 2, blue is set so that selection is possible. This is so that a big hit can be expected to some extent even when the blue color is displayed. In the pre-effect distribution table 2, the blue color is selected at a predetermined ratio corresponding to all the reach system information. It has become.

[Clear effect setting process]
FIG. 19 shows the clear effect setting process executed in the changing process, the fanfare process or the round process in the 1st scene control process shown in FIG. In this clear effect setting process, a process of ending (clearing) the pre-effect set in the pre-effect setting process shown in FIG. 17 is performed. As described above, the prior performance is performed based on the prior determination command, but the stop result of the variable display game based on the start memory corresponding to the start memory display preceding the start memory display controlled to the specific display mode is a big hit. Then, since there is a possibility that the pre-production (the pre-reading production) that is being executed becomes unreliable, the pre-production is ended before the game after the big hit is started. In accordance with this, a predetermined notification is given so that the player can easily recognize that the pre-production is finished.

  In this clear effect setting process, first, it is confirmed whether there is a start memory display in which a prior effect is executed (step B201). When there is no corresponding start memory (step B202; No), the clear effect setting process is terminated. Further, when there is a corresponding start memory (step B202; Yes), the pre-presentation mode being executed is confirmed (step B203), and the start opening prize effect symbol command stored corresponding to the corresponding start memory is further stored. Is confirmed (step B204).

  When the symbol information in the start memory corresponding to the start opening prize effect symbol command is out of place (step B205; Yes), the clear effect table 1 is set (step B206). When the symbol information in the start memory corresponding to the start opening prize symbol command is not out of step (step B205; No), the clear effect table 2 is set (step B207). And the clear production | presentation aspect is selected from the confirmed prior production | generation aspect and the set table (one of the clear production tables 1 and 2) (step B208). Furthermore, the execution start of the selected clear effect mode is set (step B209), and the clear effect setting process is terminated.

  This clear effect setting process has been shown to be executed in the changing process or fanfare process or round process in the 1st scene control process, but when performed in the changing process, In particular, it is desirable to be performed between the time when the player recognizes that it is a big hit and the end of the change. Specifically, it is performed at a timing when a predetermined effect after it is known that a special result is obtained, for example, a re-lottery effect of a big hit symbol or a display congratulating the special result is performed. That is, the effect control device 300 enables the player to recognize that the stop result of the running variable display game is a special result before the end of the variable display time. In this case, since the pre-production is finished before the occurrence of the special game state (big hit game), the player can concentrate on the game in the special game state.

  Here, the effect control device 300 executes an effect such as a re-lottery effect of a big hit symbol or a display congratulating a special result during the change as described above, and the change display game being executed before the change display time ends. Since the player can recognize that the stop result becomes a special result in a recognizable manner, it serves as a variable display game control means. In addition, as a method of recognizing that the stop result of the running variable display game is a special result, the player can recognize that the identification symbol is temporarily stopped in a mode indicating the special result. A character to be notified may appear.

  When the clear effect setting process is performed in the fanfare process, the pre-effect is ended when the special game state starts, so that the timing is the clearest and it is possible to concentrate on the game in the special game state.

  When the clear effect setting process is performed during the round process, it is easy to secure time for executing the clear effect, and the player can enjoy the clear effect with a relatively large margin. It can enhance interest.

  Next, the types of clear effects and the clear effect distribution table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20A shows the definition of the clear effect mode in the present embodiment. The clear effect is a predetermined notification (predetermined notification) that is performed so that the player can easily recognize that the preliminary effect ends, and is selected based on the symbol information and the preliminary effect mode. In pattern 1, a sound effect is generated to perform a clear effect, in pattern 2 a predetermined effect (display) is generated to perform a clear effect, and in pattern 3, a sound effect and a predetermined effect (display) are generated to perform a clear effect. I do.

  FIG. 20B shows the clear effect distribution table 1 set (step B206) in the clear effect setting process shown in FIG. The clear effect distribution table 1 is referred to when the symbol information is out of sync. For example, when the pre-effects mode being executed is yellow, the pattern 1 is selected at a rate of 70% and the pattern at a rate of 20%. 2 is selected, and pattern 3 is selected at a rate of 10%.

  FIG. 20 (c) shows the clear effect distribution table 2 set (step B207) in the clear effect setting process shown in FIG. The clear effect distribution table 2 is referred to when the symbol information is a big hit. For example, when the pre-production effect being executed is yellow, the pattern 1 is selected at a rate of 20%, and the pattern at a rate of 20%. 2 is selected, and pattern 3 is selected at a rate of 60%.

  Here, since the pattern 1 is easy to be selected in the case of a loss, and the pattern 3 is easy to be selected in the case of a big hit, when the clear effect mode is controlled to the pattern 3, the player has the clear effect mode. It is notified that the degree of expectation for the start-up memory is higher than when the control is performed in the pattern 1. Similarly, when the clear effect mode is controlled to pattern 3, it is notified that the degree of expectation is higher than when the clear effect mode is controlled to pattern 2, and the clear effect mode is controlled to pattern 2. When the clear effect mode is controlled to pattern 1, it is notified that the degree of expectation is higher. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the expectation level is set higher in the order of pattern 1 <pattern 2 <pattern 3.

  That is, the production control means 300 ends the specific display mode in the start memory display in association with the stop result of the variable display game based on the preceding start memory stored prior to the predetermined start memory being a special result. When the specific display mode is terminated by the specific display mode ending unit and the specific display mode ending unit, a notification unit for executing a predetermined notification for recognizing that the specific display mode is ended is recognizable by the player. Become.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol information is set to be a big hit when the big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value. However, after the big hit, the random number determined to be a big hit at normal time is, for example, a probability fluctuation state (high Unlike the determination of the variation pattern, by setting it so as to match the jackpot determination value in the (probability state), it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a problem that does not depend on the determination content triggered by the jackpot. Therefore, although the clear effect distribution table is changed based on the symbol information, the problem that the contents of the effect cannot be relied upon does not occur.

  FIG. 21 and FIG. 22 show examples of display on the display device 41. In the example shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, the clear effect is performed during the round. However, as described above, the clear effect may be performed during the change or during the fanfare.

  In the start memory display area 41a (predetermined display unit) displayed below the display area of the display device 41, a start memory display 41b corresponding to the start memory is displayed. The start memory display 41b corresponds to the oldest start memory at the left end, and moves to the left one by one as the special figure variation display game is started and the start memory is consumed. Yes.

  The special figure variation display game being executed in FIG. 21A is a special figure variation display game in which a special result (big hit) is derived as a stop result. Then, there is a start memory display 41b (a start memory display shown by being shaded at the left end) controlled to any one of the specific display modes. From this state, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is a big hit. Then, as shown in FIG. 21C, when a predetermined round is reached after the big hit is started (“5 Round” is displayed as an example), a clear effect is executed.

  FIG. 22 (d1) shows an example of the clear effect pattern 1. In the clear effect pattern 1, the specific display mode ends, and a sound effect ("burn" indicated by 41s in the figure) is generated (occurrence of a predetermined notification). Then, the start memory display 41b displayed in the specific display mode is switched to the normal display mode (switching control).

  FIG. 22 (d2) shows an example of the clear effect pattern 2. In the clear effect pattern 2, the hatched portion (any of blue, yellow, and red) inside the start memory display 41b deviates from the start memory display 41b and is displayed as indicated by 41i in the figure. Then, it moves toward the center of the screen and disappears with a display that explodes near the center (occurrence of a predetermined notification). Then, the start memory display 41b displayed in the specific display mode is switched to the normal display mode (switching control). At this time, the clear effect stands out if the effect during the round is not temporarily displayed.

  An example of the clear effect pattern 3 is shown in FIG. In the clear effect pattern 3, notification that combines the sound effect performed in each of the clear effect pattern 1 and the clear effect pattern 2 and the notification by display is performed (generation of a predetermined notification). Then, the start memory display 41b displayed in the specific display mode is switched to the normal display mode (switching control).

  In this way, the start of the variable display game based on the preceding start memory stored prior to the predetermined start memory (start memory display displayed in the specific display mode) becomes a special result. When the specific display mode in the memory display is ended, and when the specific display mode is ended, the player is recognizable informing that the specific display mode is ended, so that it is difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable. it can.

  Based on the above, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (start winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37), a variable display device that can execute a variable display game that displays the identification information in a variable manner (see Fig. 1 display) Game machine 51, special figure 2 display 52, display device 41), and a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the result of stopping the variable display game is a predetermined special result, A start winning storage means (game control device 100) for extracting a predetermined random number and storing the predetermined number as an upper limit as an execution right of the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area, and a start winning Start memory display means (game control means 100, effect control device 300) for displaying a start memory display corresponding to the start memory stored in the memory means on a predetermined display unit, and start winning memory means Prior result determination means (game control device 100) for determining whether a random number stored as a memory causes the special game state to be generated before the variable display game based on the start memory is executed; And the start memory display means controls the display mode of the start memory display corresponding to the predetermined start memory to a specific display mode different from the normal display mode based on the determination result of the prior result determination unit for the predetermined start memory. In relation to the possible display mode control means (production control device 300) and the stop result of the variable display game based on the preceding start memory stored prior to the predetermined start memory, a special result is obtained. When the specific display mode is ended by the specific display mode end means (production control device 300) for ending the specific display mode and the specific display mode end means, the specific table Aspects and notification means for performing a predetermined notifying the player is recognizably notification to end (the effect control device 300), and further comprising a.

  Further, the notification means (production control device 300) controls the content of the predetermined notification based on the determination result of the prior result determination means for the predetermined start memory.

[Modification of First Embodiment]
Next, a modified example of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification is configured to change the contents of the clear effect and the predetermined notification when there are a plurality of start memory displays controlled in the specific display mode.

  In order to perform such control, the clear effect setting process shown in FIG. 23 is performed instead of the clear effect setting process shown in FIG. In this clear effect setting process, the process for determining whether or not there is a start memory in which a pre-effect is executed is different. If there is a corresponding start memory (step B202; Yes), is there a plurality of corresponding start memories? Determination is made (step B301). And when there are not two or more (step B301; No), subsequent processing is advanced similarly to 1st Embodiment. If there are a plurality (step B301; Yes), the corresponding storage multi-time process (step B302) is performed, and the clear effect setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 24 shows a corresponding multi-time process in the clear effect setting process shown in FIG. In this corresponding memory multi-time process, first, each of the pre-presentation modes being executed is confirmed (step B401), and further, the start opening prize effect symbol command stored corresponding to each start memory is confirmed (step B402). To do. Next, based on the start opening winning effect design command, it is determined whether or not there are a plurality of items that are big hits in the design information of each start memory (step B403). Here, for example, when there are two start memories controlled to the specific display mode, it is determined whether or not both of the two start memories are big hits, and the start memory controlled to the specific display mode is 3 When there are two or more, it is determined whether or not at least two of the start memories are big hits.

  When a plurality of start memories that are big hits are stored (step B403; Yes), the pattern 7 is selected as the clear effect mode (step B408), and the execution start of the selected clear effect mode is set (step B409). And the corresponding memory multi-time process is terminated.

  Further, when a plurality of big hit start memories are not stored (step B403; No), it is further determined whether or not all are misaligned (step B404), and when all are misaligned (step B404; Yes) ), The clear performance distribution table 3 is set (step B405). If all of them are not shifted (step B404; No), the clear effect distribution table 4 is set (step B406). And a clear production | presentation aspect is selected from the prior production | presentation aspect and the set table (step B407), the execution start of the selected clear production | generation aspect is set (step B409), and a corresponding | compatible memory multi-time process is complete | finished.

  When the symbol information in the start memory corresponding to the start opening prize effect symbol command is out of place (step B205; Yes), the clear effect table 1 is set (step B206). When the symbol information in the start memory corresponding to the start opening prize symbol command is not out of step (step B205; No), the clear effect table 2 is set (step B207). And the clear production | presentation aspect is selected from the confirmed prior production | generation aspect and the set table (one of the clear production tables 1 and 2) (step B208). Furthermore, the execution start of the selected clear effect mode is set (step B209), and the clear effect setting process is terminated.

Here, although detailed description about the clear effect distribution table 3 and the clear effect distribution table 4 is omitted, the clear effect distribution table 3 corresponds to the clear effect distribution table 1, and the clear effect distribution table. 4 corresponds to the clear performance distribution table 2.
Further, as shown in FIG. 25, the clear effect pattern 4 generates a sound effect in the same manner as the pattern 1 and ends the specific display mode of each start memory display. The clear effect pattern 5 is the same as the pattern 2 A specific effect is generated and the specific display mode of each start memory display is terminated, and the clear effect pattern 6 is generated by combining the sound effect and the predetermined effect in the same manner as the pattern 3, and the specific display of each start memory display. The embodiment is terminated.

  That is, only a plurality of target start memories are provided, and various distributions in the clear effect distribution table 3 and the clear effect distribution table 4 are the same as the clear effect distribution table 1 and the clear effect distribution table 2. And However, the sorting based on the pre-production mode that is being executed is performed according to the mode with the highest expectation (blue <yellow <red).

  Also, since the clear effect pattern 7 is a special situation in which a plurality of jackpots are included, a special effect that is not selected using the clear effect distribution table is generated to end the specific display mode. To.

  FIG. 26 shows an example of clear effect display on the display device 41. It should be noted that, as shown in FIG. 21, the process of winning the special figure variation display game being executed is omitted, and only the scenes in which each clear effect is executed are illustrated.

  FIG. 26A shows an example of the clear effect pattern 4. In the clear effect pattern 4, the specific display mode ends as in the clear effect pattern 1, and a sound effect ("burn burn" indicated by 41s in the figure) is generated (occurrence of a predetermined notification). Then, the start memory display 41b displayed in the specific display mode is switched to the normal display mode (switching control). Unlike the clear effect pattern 1, since there are a plurality of target start memory displays 41b, a corresponding number of sound effects are generated.

  FIG. 26B shows an example of the clear effect pattern 5. In the clear effect pattern 4, as in the clear effect pattern 2, the hatched portion (either blue, yellow or red) inside the start memory display 41b deviates from the start memory display 41b and is displayed as indicated by 41i in the figure. Is done. Then, it moves toward the center of the screen and disappears with a display that explodes near the center (occurrence of a predetermined notification). Then, the start memory display 41b displayed in the specific display mode is switched to the normal display mode (switching control). Unlike the clear effect pattern 2, since there are a plurality of target start memory displays 41b, a corresponding number of display changes occur.

  An example of the clear effect pattern 6 is shown in FIG. In the clear effect pattern 6, as in the clear effect pattern 3, notification that combines the sound effect and the notification by display is performed (occurrence of a predetermined notification). Then, the start memory display 41b displayed in the specific display mode is switched to the normal display mode (switching control). Unlike the clear effect pattern 3, since there are a plurality of target start memory displays 41b, a corresponding number of sound effects and display changes are generated.

  An example of the clear effect pattern 7 is shown in FIG. In the clear effect pattern 7, in order to congratulate that a plurality of jackpots are included, the hatched portion (either blue, yellow, or red) inside the start memory display 41b deviates from the start memory display 41b. As shown in the middle 41t, a character and a message (congratulations) are displayed (occurrence of specific notification). Then, the start memory display 41b displayed in the specific display mode is switched to the normal display mode (switching control). At this time, control is performed so that the number of characters matches the number of jackpots included.

  From the above, when there are a plurality of start memory displays displayed in the specific display mode, the notification means (production control device 300) simultaneously ends the specific display modes in the plurality of start memory displays, and the predetermined notification is Different specific notifications are executed.

  In addition, when the specific display mode in the start memory display is ended by the specific display mode end unit, the notification unit (production control device 300) executes predetermined notification or specific notification together with switching control for switching the start memory display to the normal display mode. Become

  Moreover, it has special game state control means for controlling the occurrence of the special game state, and the notification means (production control device 300) executes switching control when the special game state is started by the special game state control means. It will be.

In addition, it has special gaming state control means for controlling the occurrence of the special gaming state, and the notification means (production control device 300) is between the start of the special gaming state by the special gaming state control means and the end thereof. Switching control is executed.

Further, based on a random number for setting the variable display time of the variable display game, the variable display time setting means for setting the variable display time, and the contents of the variable display game at the variable display time set by the variable display time setting means A variable display game control means for controlling the game, and the variable display game control means enables the player to recognize that the result of stopping the variable display game being executed becomes a special result before the variable display time ends. The notification means (production control device 300) performs the switching control after the notification that the result of stopping the running variable display game is a special result, until the end of the variable display time. It will be.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the second start memory is preferentially digested (preferential digestion control) over the first start memory.

  When priority digestion control is performed, for example, in the state of support for electric power after a big hit, the occurrence frequency of the second startup memory is increased, and therefore a situation in which the first startup memory is not easily digested is likely to occur. At this time, if the start memory display corresponding to the first start memory is controlled to the specific display mode from the big hit, the start memory controlled to the specific display mode is not easily digested, and the player feels uncomfortable or distrustful. There is a risk of giving. Therefore, in this embodiment, in addition to the problems given in the first embodiment, in order to solve the problems in the case of priority digestion control, the preliminary presentation is ended before the game after the big hit is started. Yes. In accordance with this, a predetermined notification is given so that the player can easily recognize that the pre-production is finished.

  In order to perform such control, first of all, the special figure start port switch common process shown in FIG. 27 is performed instead of the special figure start port switch common process shown in FIG. In this special figure start port switch common process, the process related to the change order flag is eliminated, and the process related to the pending overflow command is added. As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure starting port switch common process of this embodiment, the target special figure holding number (starting memory number) is the upper limit in step A209 in the same process (see FIG. 10) of the first embodiment. After determining that it is less than (step A209; Yes), a process (step A1204) for checking whether the input of the start port 1 switch is checked is added. Then, it is determined whether the input of the start port 1 switch is input (step A1205). If the input is the input of the start port 1 switch (step A1205; Yes), a decoration special figure holding number command is prepared (step A1206), A command setting process (A1207) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

  If the input of the start port 1 switch is not input (step A1205; No), the special drawing start port switch common process is terminated.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, the hold information overflow information in FIG. 1 is transmitted to the production control device 300. This is because the first start-up memory is easily consumed when the utility power support is being performed. This is because the overflow shown in FIG. 1 is likely to occur, and this overflow information can be used for display effects.

  Next, changes in the special figure hold information determination process shown in FIG. 11 will be described. As shown in FIG. 28, in the special figure hold information determination process of the present embodiment, does the condition for executing the prefetch effect be satisfied before step A443 in the same process (see FIG. 11) of the first embodiment? Processing for checking (step A441, step A442) is added. It is checked whether or not a condition for executing the pre-reading effect is satisfied (step A441). If it is determined that the condition is not satisfied (step A442; No), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. If it is determined that the condition is satisfied (step A442; Yes), the processing after step 443 is performed in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

  Next, changes in the special figure routine processing shown in FIG. 13 will be described. As shown in FIG. 29, in the special figure routine processing of this embodiment, first, it is checked whether or not the second special figure holding number (second starting memory number) is 0 (step A461). If it is determined that the second special figure hold number is 0 (step A462; Yes), it is checked whether or not the first start memory number (first special figure hold number) is 0 (step A463). And if it determines with the 1st special figure pending | holding number being 0 (step A464; Yes), it will transfer to step A303. Since the processing of steps A303 to A307 is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted. After the process of step A307, a process for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process (step A465), specifically, in the table, the process number “0” relating to the special figure normal process, A process for setting a flag (special prize opening fraud monitoring information) that defines a fraud monitoring period is performed, and the special figure routine process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A462 that the second special figure reservation number is not 0 (step A462; No), special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step A312) is performed. Then, a process (step A467) for preparing a table (for the second special figure) for shifting to the special figure changing process (step A467), specifically, the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process is included in the table. , Information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, test signals relating to the fluctuation of the second special figure, information for controlling the second special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 2 display 52 (for example, the special figure 2 display 52 And the like, and a special figure normal processing is completed.

  If it is determined in step A464 that the first special figure hold number is not 0 (step A464; No), special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step A311) is performed. Then, a process (step A466) for preparing a table (for the first special figure) for shifting to the special figure changing process (step A466), specifically, the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process is included in the table. , Information related to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, test signals related to the fluctuation of the first special figure, information for controlling the first special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 (for example, the special figure 1 display 51 And the like, and a special figure normal processing is finished.

As a result of this processing, the second special figure hold count in steps A461 and A462 is checked before the first special figure hold count in steps A463 and A464, so the second special figure hold count is 0. Otherwise, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A312) is executed, and the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed in preference to the first special figure fluctuation display game.
Therefore, the game control apparatus 100 that executes the above-described process is configured so that the first variation memory game is stored when both the first start memory (Special Figure 1 start memory) and the second start memory (Special Figure 2 start memory) are stored. Priority execution means for executing (second special figure fluctuation display game) in preference to the first fluctuation display game (first special figure fluctuation display game).

  In the present embodiment, the corresponding start memory reach system information is also taken into account in selecting the clear effect mode. Therefore, the clear effect setting process shown in FIG. 30 is performed instead of the clear effect setting process shown in FIG. Then, the change point will be described. In the clear effect setting process in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, the clear effect distribution table A is set as the clear effect distribution table (step B501) or the clear effect distribution. Table B is set (step B502). Then, the reach system information is acquired from the start opening prize effect command stored corresponding to the corresponding start memory (step B503), and the clear effect mode is selected from the pre-effect mode, the set table and the reach system information (step B503). B504), the execution start of the selected clear effect mode is set (step B209), and the clear effect setting process is terminated.

  Next, the types of clear effects and the clear effect distribution table in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 31A shows the definition of the clear effect mode in the present embodiment. In the pattern a, a sound effect is generated and the clear effect is generated in the same manner as the clear effect pattern 1 in the first embodiment, and in the pattern b, a predetermined effect (display) is generated as in the clear pattern 2 in the first embodiment. To produce a clear performance. Then, in pattern c, a clear effect is performed by displaying a part of the effect displayed in the variable display game based on the target start memory, and in pattern d, the effect displayed in the variable display game based on the target start memory. Is displayed and clear effect is performed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the game after the big hit (in the general electric power support state), the first start memory is almost exhausted after the general electric power support is ended by priority digestion control. Therefore, in the variation display game based on the first start memory, the variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection table corresponding to the normal time, which is referred to at the time of the prior determination with respect to the first start memory. Therefore, even if the change pattern is supposed to be notified in the clear effect, no particular problem occurs.

  FIG. 31B shows a clear effect distribution table A set in the clear effect setting process shown in FIG. 30 (step B501). The clear performance distribution table A is referred to when the symbol information is out of sync. For example, when the reach system information is SP2 and the pre-production mode being executed is blue, the pattern a is selected at a rate of 60%. Pattern b is selected at a rate of 30%, and pattern c is selected at a rate of 10%. Further, when the reach system information is SP2 and the pre-presentation mode being executed is red, the pattern b is selected at a rate of 80%, the pattern c is selected at a rate of 15%, and the pattern d is set at a rate of 5%. Is selected.

  FIG. 32 shows a clear effect distribution table B set in the clear effect setting process shown in FIG. 30 (step B502). The clear effect distribution table B is referred to when the symbol information is a big hit. For example, when the reach system information is SP2 and the pre-effect state being executed is blue, the pattern a is selected at a rate of 20%. Pattern b is selected at a rate of 30%, and pattern c is selected at a rate of 50%. Further, when the reach system information is SP2 and the pre-presentation mode being executed is red, the pattern b is selected at a rate of 15%, the pattern c is selected at a rate of 15%, and the pattern d is set at a rate of 70%. Is selected.

  Here, pattern a is likely to be selected when there is a loss or when the reach system is lower (normal <SP1 <SP2 <SP3), and pattern d is easier to select when it is a big hit or when the reach system is higher. The player is informed that when the clear effect mode is controlled to the pattern d, the expectation for the start-up memory is higher than when the clear effect mode is controlled to the pattern a. Similarly, when the clear effect mode is controlled to pattern d, it is notified that the degree of expectation is higher than when the clear effect mode is controlled to pattern c, and the clear effect mode is controlled to pattern c. When the clear effect mode is controlled to the pattern b, it is notified that the degree of expectation is higher. Furthermore, when the clear effect mode is controlled by the pattern b, it is notified that the degree of expectation is higher than when the clear effect mode is controlled by the pattern a. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the expectation is set higher in the order of pattern a <pattern b <pattern c <pattern d.

  FIG. 33 shows an example of clear effect display on the display device 41. It should be noted that, as shown in FIG. 21, the process of winning the special figure variation display game being executed is omitted, and only the scenes in which each clear effect is executed are illustrated.

  FIGS. 33A and 33B show examples of the clear effect pattern a and the clear effect pattern b, respectively. Since these are the same as the clear effect pattern 1 and the clear effect pattern 2 in the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted.

  FIGS. 33C and 33D show examples of the clear effect pattern c and the clear effect pattern d. In the clear effect pattern c and the clear effect pattern d, a display like a balloon indicated by 41h in the figure is generated from the start memory display 41b. Then, a predetermined display related to the variation pattern is performed inside the balloon (occurrence of a predetermined notification). Then, the start memory display 41b displayed in the specific display mode is switched to the normal display mode (switching control).

  Here, in the clear effect pattern c, for example, a character appearing in a reach that will occur based on the start-up memory is displayed based on the reach system information. Further, in the clear effect pattern d, for example, the reach effect that is generated based on the start-up memory is displayed based on the reach system information. The clear effect pattern d displays more detailed information than the clear effect pattern c. However, the clear effect pattern d may be displayed up to the stop result or not.

  From the above, the notification means (production control device 300) executes notification related to the variation pattern of the variation display game executed based on the start memory as the predetermined notification.

[Modification of Second Embodiment]
Next, a modified example of the gaming machine of the second embodiment described above will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described second embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification is configured to perform an effect corresponding to the clear effect when the game is a big hit again before reaching the predetermined number of games in the game after the big hit.

  In order to perform such control, the clear effect setting process shown in FIG. 34 is performed instead of the clear effect setting process shown in FIG. In the clear effect setting process, after the execution start setting of the selected clear effect mode (step B209), the special effect information corresponding to the selected clear effect mode is saved (step B601). With this process, an effect corresponding to the clear effect can be executed in the game after the big hit.

  FIG. 35 shows details of the changing process (step B71) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, setting of a variation pattern will be described in order to execute an effect corresponding to the clear effect. In this changing process, first, it is determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B121). The effect request flag is a flag that is set when a valid command is received. When there is this flag, processing based on the received command is performed.

  When there is this effect request flag (step B121; Yes), the effect button related information that is information related to the input of the effect button 25 is cleared (step B122), and the movable body request set process (step B123) is performed. Next, a variation pattern information setting process (step B124) for setting the execution mode of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed, and a random number seed initialization process (step B125) is performed to correspond to the set variation pattern. A scene sequence table is set (step B126). The scene sequence table is a table for managing the execution timing and time of various displays such as the start and stop of the variable display and the display of the effect character in the decoration special figure variable display game. In the scene sequence table, the execution order of a plurality of scenes in which execution contents and time are defined is set, and the decorative special figure variation display game is executed by sequentially executing the scenes according to the scene sequence table. A detailed description of the variation pattern information setting process will be described later.

  After that, a variation time management process (step B127) is performed in which the production control device 300 manages the time period for switching to the short time state, the timing for switching the variation pattern selection table, and the like, and the variation time setting for setting the variation time of the decoration special figure variation display game. Processing (step B128) is performed. Then, the effect request flag is cleared (step B129), and the changing process ends.

  On the other hand, when there is no production request flag (step B121; No), it is determined whether the value of the update timer is 0 (step B130). In this case, the update timer measures the execution time of the scene managed according to the scene sequence table, and the value of this update timer being 0 indicates that the scene being executed has ended. If the value of this update timer is not 0 (step B130; No), the changing process is terminated. When the value of the update timer is 0 (step B130; Yes), the scene data setting process (step B131) is performed and the changing process is terminated. As a result, a new scene is started and a predetermined value corresponding to the scene is set in the update timer. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as a variable display control unit that performs display control of a variable display area in which a variable display game (decoration special figure variable display game) can be displayed.

  FIG. 36 shows details of the variation pattern information setting process (step B124) in the during-variation process shown in FIG. In this variation pattern information setting process, first, the gaming state is confirmed (step B140), and the starting memory number is confirmed (step B141). Then, it is determined whether or not the starting variation is a big hit (step B142). If the starting variation is not a big hit (step B142; No), a variation pattern selection table at the time of loss corresponding to the gaming state and the starting memory number is set ( Step B143). If the starting change is a big hit (step B142; Yes), a big hit change pattern selection table corresponding to the gaming state is set (step B144). Note that the variation pattern selection table here is for the effect control device 300 to select an effect corresponding to the variation pattern instructed from the game control device 100.

  Next, reach system determination information based on the variation pattern command received from the game control device 100 is acquired (step B145), and variation pattern information is set based on the set table and determination information (step B146). Then, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern of the variation to start is a big hit variation pattern (step B147). When the variation to be started is not a big hit variation pattern (step B147; No), a notice effect corresponding to the set variation pattern information is set (step B152), and the variation pattern information setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the variation to be started is a big hit variation pattern, in step (B147; Yes), the number of games from the previous big hit (previous big hit) is confirmed (step B148), and it is determined whether it is within a predetermined number of games (step B148). B149). If it is within a predetermined number of games (for example, within 5 games) (step B149; Yes), the special effect information is confirmed (step B150), and it is determined whether there is special effect information (step B151). If there is special effect information (step B151; Yes), a notice effect corresponding to the special effect information is set (step B153), and the variation pattern information setting process is terminated.

  When the number of games is not within the predetermined number (step B149; No) and when there is no special effect information (step B151; No), a notice effect corresponding to the set variation pattern information is set (step B152), and the variation is changed. The pattern information setting process ends.

  With the above control, the effect control means 300 has a clear effect corresponding effect executing means for executing an effect corresponding to the clear effect in the game after the big hit.

  An effect corresponding to the clear effect may be an effect similar to the effect generated during the clear effect (predetermined notification, specific notification, etc.) or an effect related to the effect generated during the clear effect.

  In addition, the game control device 100 has been described to select and acquire any one variation pattern selection table from a plurality of variation pattern selection tables based on the number of start memories, etc. FIG. It is a specific example in which different variation pattern selection tables are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction when the start memory number is 1 to 2, 3 and 4, and the vertical axis is the variation pattern. This is a determination value corresponding to random number 1 (0 to 50000). Here, if the determination value indicating no reach in the case of the start memory number 1 or 2 is, for example, 0 to 15000, the determination value indicating no reach when the start memory number is 3 is, for example, 0 to 17500. The determination value indicating no reach when the start memory number is 4 is, for example, 0 to 20000, and gradually increases. In this way, the larger the start memory number, the less reach, and the variable display game ends in a short time, so that the start memory number can be quickly consumed. However, in such a configuration, if the present invention (first embodiment, first embodiment modification, second embodiment, second embodiment variant) is applied, the following problem occurs. There is a fear. That is, since the boundary of the determination table differs depending on the starting memory number, the starting memory number is determined at the time when the pre-determination is performed for the pre-production and when the variation pattern is actually determined for the variable display control of the special figure. If it has changed, even if the extracted value of the random number is the same, the determination table may change and the determination result may be different. Then, for example, although it is determined in advance that there is a shift without reach, there is a problem that the shift actually occurs with reach.

  Therefore, the determination is made in advance in an area where the boundary of the determination table is different depending on the number of starting memories, that is, a fluctuation area (a portion shown in FIG. 37) in which the determination result may change when the number of starting memories changes. If there is a random number extraction value at, the color of the start memory display may be controlled without change (for example, the above-described white color) without executing the pre-effect.

  Moreover, the pattern of the other clear production which can be performed in this invention (1st Embodiment, 1st Embodiment modification, 2nd Embodiment, 2nd Embodiment metamorphosis example) below is shown.

  38 to 41 show examples of clear effect display on the display device 41. FIG. Note that, as shown in FIG. 21, the process in which the special figure variation display game being executed is a big hit is omitted, and only the scene where the clear effect is executed is illustrated.

  FIG. 38 shows a pattern in which some display remains even after the clear effect is executed. In FIG. 38A, as in the clear effect pattern 2 of the first embodiment, the hatched portion (either blue, yellow, or red) inside the start memory display 41b is different from the start memory display 41b (in the figure). 41i).

As a subsequent effect, FIG. 38B shows a state in which a character (41e in the figure) is displayed above the start memory display 41b displayed in the specific display mode. This character does not notify the expectation or the like as the prefetching notice, but merely informs that the prefetching notice (specific display mode) has been executed.
With such a display, even if the specific display mode ends, it is notified that the start memory display of the specific display mode has been displayed, so the player's discomfort and dissatisfaction can be reduced.

  As the subsequent effects, FIGS. 38 (c) and (d) show that a ticket (41e in the figure) which is the right to execute the pre-reading notice is acquired instead of executing the clear effect. Then, the player can use the ticket by operating the effect button 25 and the like, and by enabling the pre-reading notice to be executed at an arbitrary timing, the right to execute the pre-reading notice is cleared instead of clearing the pre-reading notice. Since it can be acquired, the dissatisfaction of the player can be reduced. Alternatively, a ticket may be automatically used when a start memory for generating a variation pattern equivalent to the variation display game based on the start memory is generated again.

  FIG. 39 shows a pattern in which a clear effect is executed using the board effect device 44. FIG. 39A shows a state where the board effect device 44 is disposed in front of the display device 41 in the lower part. The board effect device 44 can be moved from the lower front side of the display device 41 to a position overlapping the front side of the display device 41, and L1 in the figure indicates the maximum moving position (top dead center). The board effect device 44 is moved as part of the effect in the normal variation display game, but when used for the clear effect, it is moved to the position indicated by L2 in the figure.

  FIG. 39 (b) shows a state where the board effect device 44 has moved to L2 in FIG. 39 (a). In this state, the board effect device 44 is in a state of concealing the start memory display 41b in FIG. FIG. 39 (c) shows a state in which the board effect device 44 has returned to the initial position, and the start memory display 41b that has been controlled to the specific display mode at this time is switched to the normal display mode. That is, the display effect device 44 is switched to the normal display mode from the state where the start memory display 41b is concealed until the start memory display 41b becomes visible again. Thereby, since the board production | presentation apparatus 44 operate | moves and a clear production | presentation is performed, interest is heightened and a player's dissatisfaction can be reduced.

  In FIG. 40, the pattern which performs control regarding the change of the start memory | storage display area 41a and performs a clear effect was shown.

  In FIG. 40 (a), two start memory displays in a specific display mode are displayed. Then, when proceeding to FIG. 40B, the start memory display area 41a is covered with a shutter (an image imitating the shutter) 41o, and the start memory display 41b becomes invisible. In FIG. 40C, the shutter 41o is turned off, and the start memory display 41b that has been controlled to the specific display mode is switched to the normal display mode. That is, the normal display mode is switched from the state where the shutter 41o hides the start memory display 41b until the start memory display 41b becomes visible again. Then, the player's dissatisfaction is felt by notifying the big hit expectation degree of the variable display game based on the start memory display 41b at which the specific display mode is ended by the shape, color, concealment time, etc. of the shutter 41o at this time. Can be reduced.

  In FIG. 40 (d), two start memory displays 41b in a specific display manner are displayed as in FIG. 40 (a). In FIG. 40 (d), the change display area 41h and the start storage display area 41a are clearly distinguished. FIG. 40 (e) shows how the variable display area 41h erodes the start-up storage display area 41a. At this time, in the start memory display area 41a, the area where the start memory display 41b controlled to the specific display mode is displayed resists the erosion of the variable display area 41h. Compared with the other areas in the start memory display area 41a, the time during which the start memory display 41b is visible is longer. Eventually, as shown in FIG. 40 (f), the start memory display area 41a disappears completely.

  In this way, by not displaying the start storage display area 41a, the variable display area 41h can be secured widely, and the effect during the round displayed in the variable display area 41h can be used effectively. Further, by not displaying the start memory display area 41a, the start memory display 41b controlled to the specific display mode is not displayed, but it is simply not displayed because it resists the erosion of the variable display area 41h in the process of disappearing. Compared to the case, it is easier for the player to recognize that it is not displayed. However, the memory display unit in the collective display device 50 is always informed of the accurate start memory number.

  41 (a) to 41 (c) show patterns in which a dedicated display area for performing display for ending the specific display mode is provided. In FIG. 41 (a), two start memory displays 41b controlled to a specific display mode are displayed. Further, a specific area 41j shown in a lattice shape is displayed near the center of the start memory display area 41a. In FIG. 41 (b), the start memory display 41b displayed on the right side of the start memory display 41b controlled to the specific display mode shown in FIG. 41 (a) moves to the specific area 41j and cannot be visually recognized. It is shown that. Further, the specific area 41j that has received the start memory display 41b performs a predetermined operation. FIG. 41 (c) shows that the start memory display 41b received in the specific area 41j returns to the original location and is switched to the normal display mode. At this time, the hatched portion (either blue, yellow, or red) inside the start memory display 41b deviates from the start memory display 41b (indicated by 41i in the figure) and moves to the discard area 41g.

  Thus, when the specific display mode is ended, the player recognizes the end of the display in the specific display mode by using the dedicated display area (specific region 41j) for performing the display for ending the specific display mode. Cheap. Also, at this time, the player is dissatisfied by notifying the big hit expectation degree of the variable display game based on the start memory display 41b in which the specific display mode is ended by the shape, color, concealment time, etc. of the specific area 41j. Can be reduced.

  41D to 41F show patterns in which the display mode of the start memory display 41b for ending the specific display mode is changed. In FIG. 41 (d), one start memory display 41b controlled to the specific display mode is displayed. And the mode that the start memory display 41b controlled to the specific display mode is cracked is shown. FIG. 41 (e) shows a state where the cracked start memory display 41b is broken and a start memory display 41b controlled from the inside to the normal display mode appears. FIG. 41 (f) shows that the start memory display 41b controlled to the normal display mode is displayed in the start memory display area 41a instead of the start memory display 41b controlled to the specific display mode. ing.

  Thus, when the specific display mode ends, the start memory display 41b controlled to the specific display mode breaks like an egg, and the start memory display 41b controlled to the normal display mode appears from the inside. It is easy for the player to recognize the end of the display in the specific display mode. Moreover, since a large display area is not required, an area for displaying effects during the round is not compressed.

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

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

10 gaming machine 36 start prize opening (start prize area)
37 Ordinary variable prize device (start prize area)
41 Display device (variable display device)
41a Start memory display area (predetermined display section)
41b Start memory display 51 Special figure 1 display (variable display device)
52 Special figure 2 display (variation display device)
100 game control device (start winning storage means, prior result determination means, special game state control means, variable display time setting means, variable display game control means)
300 effect control device (start memory display means, display mode control means, specific display mode end means, notification means, variable display game control means)

Claims (3)

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 a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous for a player when the result of stopping the variable display game is a special result determined in advance,
Start winning storage means for extracting a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area and storing the predetermined number as an upper limit as start memory for executing the variable display game;
Start memory display means for displaying a start memory display corresponding to the start memory stored in the start winning memory means on a predetermined display unit;
Prior result determination means for determining whether the random number stored as the start memory in the start winning storage means generates the special gaming state before the variable display game based on the start memory is executed; ,
Special gaming state control means for controlling the occurrence of the special gaming state;
With
The start memory display means includes
Display mode control means capable of controlling the display mode of the start memory display corresponding to the predetermined start memory to a specific display mode different from the normal display mode based on the determination result of the prior result determination unit with respect to the predetermined start memory; ,
Wherein the predetermined start stored prior to stopping the result of variable display game based on the preceding start memory to be stored in the Ri Do special result, when the special game state is initiated by the special game state control means, the starting storage display Switching to the normal display mode to end the specific display mode in the start memory display,
Informing means for executing predetermined notification for recognizing that the specific display mode is ended when the specific display mode is ended by the specific display mode ending unit;
A gaming machine comprising: 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein, when there are a plurality of start memory displays displayed in the specific display mode, the notification unit simultaneously ends the specific display modes in the plurality of start memory displays . The notification means, when there are a plurality of start memory displays displayed in the specific display mode, simultaneously ends the specific display modes in the plurality of start memory displays and executes a specific notification different from the predetermined notification. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the gaming machine is characterized.