JP5715389B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention is provided with a variable display device that displays a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening, and the result of the variable display game is one of a plurality of special results . In this case, the present invention relates to a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that gives a predetermined gaming value to a player.

  In a conventional gaming machine, such as a pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball wins a start winning opening provided in the game area, a random number is extracted and stored as a start memory within a predetermined upper limit range, and the earliest start memory It is known that a variable display game is played on a display device while digesting the game, and a special game state is generated as a bonus when the result mode of the variable display game becomes a specific result mode.

  In this type of gaming machine, there is one that determines whether or not a special gaming state occurs by comparing a random number value stored at the time of digestion of start memory (start of execution of a variable display game) and a determination value. Although it was general, in order to improve the presentation effect in the display device, the random number value extracted at the time of winning the game ball to the start winning opening and the determination value are compared in advance (pre-reading determination of the start memory), A game machine that performs a presentation (pre-reading effect, continuous notice effect) that suggests the possibility of a specific result mode in the display of the variable display game or start memory that is executed before the digestion of the memory based on the winning Is known (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, with the increasing complexity of games and the variety of games, there are now a plurality of, for example, two start ports for establishing a start condition for a variable display game on the game board surface, and a variable display game corresponding to each start port. A gaming machine configured to perform is provided. In such a gaming machine, the first start opening is normally open and the winning rate is high, so the value that the player can acquire in the special gaming state obtained as a result of the variable display game is set low. ing. In addition, the second starting port is normally in a state where it is impossible to win a game ball, and when it is converted into an open state by the establishment of a certain condition, mainly by hitting the usual variable display game, Since the game ball can be won and cannot be won in the normal state, the value that can be obtained by the player in the special game state obtained as a result of the variable display game is set high. Since it is configured as described above, when there is a start memory in the first start port and the second start port, and both have one start memory, the second is advantageous to the player. The game is preferentially executed from the variable display game based on the start memory of the start port (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2004-290254 A JP 2008-18000 A

By the way, the pachinko gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent document performs various effects on the display device at a stage before the start memory is digested based on the result of the pre-read (pre) determination of the start memory. It has a function to perform .

  However, it only informs and suggests the result of pre-reading (pre-) determination as to whether it is a big hit or not, and it becomes common for the player, and the interest of the game is effective. There is a problem that it is difficult to improve.

An object of the present invention is to provide a variable display device that displays a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on a winning of a game ball at a start winning opening, and the result of the variable display game is a plurality of types of special results . when it becomes either, in the gaming machine for generating a special game state to impart a predetermined game value to the player, by performing unprecedented prefetch effect, improves the interest of the interests and player Yu technique's That is.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the invention according to claim 1 may execute a variable display game in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed in a variable manner and then stopped on the basis of winning of a game ball in a start winning opening. Equipped with possible fluctuation display device,
When the stop result mode of the variable display game is one of a plurality of types of special result modes, it is possible to generate a special game state that gives a player a predetermined game value and to generate the special game state. In the gaming machine set so that the gaming value to be given to the player differs depending on the type of special result mode ,
Based on the winning of the game ball at the starting winning opening, the right to execute the variable display game can be stored as a starting memory up to a predetermined upper limit number, and whether or not the special result mode is obtained for each starting memory Starting storage means for extracting and storing a random number for determining
Prior to the execution of the variable display game based on the start-up memory stored in the start-up storage means, a prior determination is made as to whether or not a special result mode will be obtained based on the random number corresponding to the start-up memory. A determination means;
Pre-notification means capable of executing a predetermined pre-reading effect in advance that the variable display game may become a special result mode based on the determination result of the prior determination by the prior determination means;
Based on the type of the special result mode that generated the special game state, the above-mentioned event is made after the special game state is ended from among a plurality of types of special result modes set so that the game value to be given to the player is different. Information setting means capable of setting information capable of specifying the type of special result mode to be notified by the previous notification means,
The pre-notification means executes a predetermined pre-reading effect when it is determined in advance that the type of the special result mode is the subject of the advance notice, while the type of the special result mode is not the subject of the advance notice. If it is determined in advance, a predetermined prefetch effect is not executed.

According to the invention of claim 1 can be a prefetch effect is not in the past, it is possible to improve the interest in the interests and player Yu technique's.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein after the special gaming state is finished, any one of a plurality of types of gaming states having different degrees of advantage for the player can be generated. And
The number of the special result modes that generate the special gaming state is set to be larger than the number of types of the gaming state that occurs after the special gaming state ends .

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the number of special result modes for generating a special game state is larger than the number of types of game states generated after the special game state is ended.

According to the present invention, it is possible to read-ahead performance not in the traditional, it is possible to improve the interest of the interests and the player Yu technique's.

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 figure for demonstrating the relationship between the kind of special result, and a prefetch object. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure start port switch common process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure pending | holding information determination processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure normal process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 1 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 2 fluctuation | variation start processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure fluctuation process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating fluctuation frequency update processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a time-short end time information setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating jackpot end setting processing 1. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end setting process 2. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating jackpot end setting processing 3. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 1st main processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 2nd main processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a normal game process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 1st scene control processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process during a fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fluctuation pattern information setting process. It is a flow chart for explaining change frequency management processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an ending process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating prefetch command reception processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the display mode in a display apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating another example of the relationship between the kind of special result, and a prefetch object. It is a figure for demonstrating another example of the relationship between the kind of special result, and a prefetch object. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of reach in the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment, and the relationship of the prefetch object. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the kind of reach in the 2nd modification of 1st Embodiment, and a prefetch object. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the prefetch command reception process in the 2nd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the special result in the 3rd modification of 1st Embodiment, the kind of game state, and a prefetch object. It is a figure for demonstrating another example of the execution timing of prefetching production. It is a figure for demonstrating another example of the execution timing of prefetching production. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the kind of special result in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment, and a prefetch object. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the ending process in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the normal prefetch effect process in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the scene data setting process in the game machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the kind of special result and prefetch object in the game machine of the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of the special variation prize-winning apparatus in the game machine of the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of the special variation prize-winning apparatus in the game machine of the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of the special variation prize-winning apparatus in the game machine of the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the display mode in the display apparatus in the game machine of the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating another example of the display mode in the display apparatus in the game machine of the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating another example of the start timing of a prefetch target limitation period. It is a figure for demonstrating another example of the execution aspect of a prefetch object limitation period.

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

  The gaming machine 10 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 is provided a start winning opening 36 (first start winning opening) for giving a start condition for the special figure changing display game, and immediately below it is opened in a reverse “C” shape. In addition, a normal variation winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting the game ball into a state in which the game ball easily flows and having a second start winning opening is provided.

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

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

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

  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 holding indicator displays the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) among the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36 which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 indicator 51. Specifically, when the number of hold is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the number of hold is “1”, only lamp 1 is turned on. When the number of holdings is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on. When the number of holdings is “3”, the lamps 1, 2 and 3 are turned on. When the number of holdings is “4”, 4 is set. All the lamps 1 to 4 are turned on. The special figure 2 hold indicator displays the starting memory number (= hold number) of the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37), which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52, as the special figure 1 hold indicator. Display in the same way.

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

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, 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 respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game balls won in the start winning opening 36 are detected as start winning balls of the first special figure variable display game, and are stored as a first start memory up to four, and the game balls won in the normal variable winning device 37. Is detected as a start winning ball of the second special figure variation display game, and is stored as a second start memory up to four. In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted. Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special figure start memory is displayed on the storage display section (not shown in FIG. 1 hold display, special figure 2 hold display) for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50 and the center case 40. Are also displayed as a decoration special figure 1 start memory display 41d and a decoration special figure 2 start memory display 41e (for example, see FIG. 34).

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

  For example, in the decorative special figure variation display game in the display device 41, the decoration special symbol (identification information) composed of the numbers and the like described above is first 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. Further, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, if there is a start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game becomes possible, the second special figure fluctuation display game is It is supposed to be executed.

  In addition, in the state where the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started and the number of start memories is zero, the start winning opening 36 (or the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37) is entered. When the game ball wins, the start memory is stored as the start right is generated, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure variation display game (second special figure) is immediately added based on the start memory. (Variable display game) is started, and at this time, the 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 a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the production contents, and the presence or absence of the reach state. The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. The variation pattern table includes a loss variation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a jackpot variation pattern table selected when the result is a big hit, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include a second half variation pattern table and a first half variation pattern table.

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

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

  The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device. 10 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 selects one of a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) or a special figure routine process (step A9) in a special figure game process to be described later. One fluctuation pattern table is acquired. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as a state, the number of start memories, etc., one of the variation pattern tables is selected and acquired. To do. 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 table among the plurality of variation pattern 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. That is, the production control device 300 serves as production control means for controlling production related to a game (such as a variable display game).

  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 openable time (for example, 25 seconds or 1 second) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening. Opening the grand prize opening until the condition is achieved is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed in which this is continued (repeated) for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times, 11 times, or 2 times). Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

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

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

  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 the following description, the short state at this time may be referred to as a state with general power support.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the special results are set with a plurality of types in which the special game state execution mode and the additional game value given to the player after the special game state are ended. Select special results based on design random numbers. That is, it can be said that the execution mode of the special gaming state and the amount of additional game value are determined based on the jackpot symbol random number. In addition, the execution mode of the special game state in the gaming machine of the present embodiment is the number of rounds that can be executed and the opening time of the special winning opening. Further, the additional game value means that the game state is set to a high probability state until the next special result mode is derived after the special game state ends, or the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times after the special game state ends. It is to be in a short time state.

  In the first special figure variation display game, two types of special results, 11R probability change (symbol) and 11R normal (symbol) are set. Both 11R probability change (symbol) and 11R normal (symbol) have 11 rounds in the special gaming state, and the openable time of the special variable winning device 38 in each round is the first openable time (25 seconds). is there. The 11R probability change (symbol) becomes a high probability state after the special gaming state ends, and becomes a short time state until the next big hit. In addition, 11R normal (symbol) becomes a normal probability state after the end of the special game state, and becomes a short time state until 100 special figure variation display games are executed.

  In the second special symbol variation display game, four types of special results are set: 2R probability variation A (symbol), 2R probability variation B (symbol), 15R probability variation (symbol), and 15R normal variation (symbol). Both 2R probability variation A (symbol) and 2R probability variation B (symbol) have two rounds in the special game state, and the special variable winning device 38 can be opened in the second openable time (1 second) in each round. ). In any case, the probability state becomes a high probability state after the special gaming state ends. And 2R probability variation A (symbol) will be in a time-saving state until the next big hit after the end of the special gaming state. Further, the 2R probability variation B (symbol) does not enter the time-saving state after the special gaming state ends.

  15R probability variation (symbol) and 15R normal (symbol) are both 15 rounds in the special game state, and the special variable prize winning device 38 in each round is the first openable time (25 seconds). is there. The 15R probability change (symbol) becomes a high probability state after the end of the special gaming state and becomes a short time state until the next big hit. In addition, 15R normal (symbol) becomes a normal state after the end of the special game state, and is in a short time state until 100 special figure variation display games are executed.

  Further, both the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are configured to generate a small hit with a predetermined probability. When a small hit occurs, a small special game state is entered. In the small special game state, the number of rounds is two rounds as in the case of 2R jackpot, and the opening time of the big winning opening is the second opening time (1 second). Note that the probability state after the end of the small special gaming state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 are the same as those before the small hit occurrence.

  Here, the big hit is a special result with the operation of the condition device, and the small hit is a special result without the operation of the condition device. The condition device is activated when a big hit occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game (stop display of the big hit symbol). This means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable winning device 38 is set. That the condition device does not operate means that the above-mentioned flag is not set as in the case of winning a small lottery, for example. The “condition device” may be software means such as a flag that is turned on / off in software as described above, or may be hardware means such as a switch that is electrically turned on / off. In addition, the “condition device” is a term generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of the electric accessory, and the same applies to this specification. It is used as a term having a meaning.

  In addition, a special gaming state based on 2R probability variation A, 2R probability variation B and small hit, and a non-notification state in which the probability state is not clearly notified in a specific period that is a predetermined period after the end of the special gaming state. As a result, the expectation for being in a high probability state and the expectation for being a special result are enhanced, and the interest of the game is enhanced.

  In addition, the predetermined period after the end of the special gaming state is set as a prefetch target limited period in which the type of special result targeted for the prefetch effect is limited. In this limited period for prefetching, special results that are subject to prefetching are set according to the type of the latest special result, and prefetching is always executed for this special result for prefetching. No pre-reading effect is executed for special results other than the target.

  If the most recent special result is 11R probability variation, 11R normal, 2R probability variation A, 2R probability variation B, the special result subject to the prefetching effect in the prefetching target limited period after the end of the special gaming state based on the special result The types are 15R probability variation and 15R normal of the second special figure variation display game. Also, if the most recent special result is 15R probability change, 15R normal, small hit, the type of special result that is the target of the prefetching effect in the prefetching target limited period after the end of the special gaming state based on the special result, All special results of the second special figure variation display game are obtained.

  For example, in the prefetch target limited period after the special gaming state based on the special result of 11R probability change, prefetch effect is performed when there is a second start memory that becomes 15R probability change or 15R normal. This pre-reading effect is performed by changing the display mode of the decorative special figure 2 start memory display 41e. However, in this prefetch target limited period, even if there is a second start memory that gives a special result other than 15R probability change or 15R normal, the prefetch effect is not performed. By setting the prefetch target limited period in this way, it is possible to obtain a prefetching effect that has not been achieved in the past, and it is possible to improve the player's interest in the type of special result and the interest of the game. Note that prefetch effects can be executed for all special results outside the prefetch target limited period. However, since prefetch effects are performed with a predetermined probability, prefetch effects may not be performed even if special results are obtained.

  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 process by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes a main process shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 and a timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 8 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. 6, 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. 7, 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. 7 to perform initialization processing.

  In step S17 of FIG. 7, 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. 8, 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. 8 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. 9, 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.

  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.

  In step A8, if the special figure game process number is “7”, the opening time / opening pattern of the big winning opening when the small hit occurs, the setting of the fanfare command, and the mid-small process are performed. Therefore, a small hitting fanfare process (step A16) for setting information necessary for the purpose is performed. If the special figure game process number is “8” in step A8, a small hitting process (step A17) for setting an ending command, setting information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball process, etc. I do.

  In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “9”, a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining balls won in the big prize opening during the small hitting process, A small hit remaining ball process (step A18) for setting information necessary for performing the end process is performed. If the special figure game process number is “10” in step A8, a small hit end process (step A19) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure routine process (step A9) is performed. .

  Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step A20), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A21) which concerns on the special figure 1 indicator 51 is performed. Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A22), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A23) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; No), the process proceeds to step A20, 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. 10, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the first start port (start winning port 36) (step A111), the special start port switch common process is performed. (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. 11, in the special figure start port switch common processing, 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). Is checked (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch is saved (step A203), and then the monitoring is performed. The big hit random number extracted is loaded into the target hard random number latch register and prepared (step A204).

  Subsequently, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, information regarding the number of winnings to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) is sent to the management device outside the gaming machine 10. The number of times of output (start port signal output number) is updated (+1), and it is checked whether or not the output number overflows (step A205), and it is determined that the output number does not overflow (step A206; No). Then, the updated value is saved in the start port signal output count area of the RWM (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, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the update target special figure holding corresponding to the monitored start port switch (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a, etc.) is held (start memory). It is checked whether or not the number is less than the upper limit value (step A208), and processing for determining whether or not the special figure holding number is less than the upper limit value (step A209) is performed.

  If it is determined in step A209 that the number of special figure holds is less than the upper limit (step A209; Yes), a process of updating (+1) the number of special figure hold to be updated (for example, the number of special figure hold 1) Step A214) is performed. After preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command (MODE) of the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A215). Then, a decoration special figure hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared (step A216), and a command setting process (step A217) is performed. Subsequently, a process of calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the special figure hold number (step A218) is performed, and the big hit random number is saved in the big hit random number save area of the RWM (step A219).

  Next, the big hit symbol random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step A220), and saved in the big hit symbol random number saving area of the RWM (step A221). Further, the corresponding variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are extracted and saved in the RWM random number save area (steps A222, A223, A224). Then, a special figure hold information determination process (step A225) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated. Here, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C), based on the inflow of the game ball into the start area of the start winning opening 36 or the normal variation winning device 37, the right to execute the variable display game up to a predetermined upper limit number as the start memory. A start storage means for extracting and storing a random number for determining whether or not a special result is obtained for each start storage is provided. In addition, the start storage means (game control device 100) uses, as a first start storage, various random number values extracted based on winning of game balls to the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36) up to a predetermined number. The random number value stored based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) is stored as the second start 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), it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch related to step A202 is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. (Step A210), if it is determined that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is (Step A211; Yes), a decoration special figure hold number command (overflow command) is prepared (Step A212), and command setting processing (Step A213) ) To complete the special figure start port switch common process. On the other hand, when it is determined in step A211 that the input is not the start port 1 switch 36a (step A211; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A225) in the above-described start port switch common process will be described. The special figure hold information determination process is a look-ahead process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

  As shown in FIG. 12, first, it is checked whether or not the conditions for executing the pre-reading effect are satisfied (step S231). If not satisfied (step S232; No), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. . Moreover, when satisfy | filling (step S232; Yes), the process regarding the following prefetch effect is performed.

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

  In the process related to the prefetch effect performed when the conditions for executing the prefetch effect are satisfied (step S232; Yes), first, whether or not the big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value or not is a big hit. A big hit determination process (step A233) is performed to determine. If the determination result is a big hit (step A234; Yes), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target start switch is set (step A235), the big hit symbol random number is checked, and the corresponding winning information pointer The process (step A236) which acquires is performed. Thereafter, the symbol information is acquired from the set information table, and the process of saving in the symbol information (work) area is performed (step A241). In this case, a jackpot information table is set.

  On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit (step A234; No), a small hit determination process (step A237) is performed to determine whether the big hit random number value matches the small hit determination value or not. Do. If the determination result is a small hit (step A238; Yes), a small hit information table corresponding to the target start-up switch is set (step A239), and the symbol information is acquired from the set information table. Processing for saving in the information (work) area (step A241) is performed. If the determination result is not a small hit (step A238; No), a loss information table is set (step A240), symbol information is acquired from the set information table, and saved in the symbol information (work) area. (Step A241) 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 A241), the start opening winning effect drawing command is acquired from the set information table, and the starting opening winning is received. The effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area of the RWM (step A242). 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 A243), the target start port winning effect command setting table is prepared ( Step A244). And the special figure information setting process (step A245) 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 A246) for setting the latter half variation pattern among the variation modes in the special figure variation display game, the variation pattern setting process (step A246) for setting the variation aspect of the special figure variation display game ( Step A247) is performed. Note that the special figure information setting process in step A245, the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process in step A246, and the fluctuation pattern setting process in step A247 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 A248), and the second half variation number value is prepared as the start opening prize effect command (ACTION). (Step A249), command setting processing (Step A250) is performed. Subsequently, the start opening winning effect command command is loaded and prepared from the winning effect symbol command area (step A251), the command setting process (step A252) is performed, and the special figure holding information determination process is terminated. That is, a start opening prize command command is prepared in steps A248 and A249, and a start opening prize drawing command command is prepared in step A251. 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, and in particular, the decorative special figure start memory displays 41d and 41e displayed on the display device 41 are changed. For example, the result related information can be notified to the player before the start timing of the special figure variation display game.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as a determination unit that determines various random values stored in the start storage unit (game control device 100). Further, the game control device 100 determines in advance the random number value stored as the start memory before executing the variable display game corresponding to the start memory (determines whether or not a special result is obtained). Make. 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.

[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 second special figure holding number (second starting memory number) is 0 (step A301). When it is determined that the second special figure hold number is 0 (step A302; Yes), it is checked whether or not the first start memory number (first special figure hold number) is 0 (step A303). If it is determined that the number of first special figure hold is 0 (step A304; Yes), it is checked whether the customer waiting demo has already started (step A305), and the customer waiting demo has not started. That is, if it is determined that the process has not been started (step A306; No), a process of setting the customer waiting demo flag during the customer waiting demo (step A307) is performed.

  Subsequently, a customer waiting demonstration command is prepared (step A308), and command setting processing (step A309) is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A305 that the customer waiting demo has already started (step A306; Yes), the customer waiting demo flag is already set during the customer waiting demo (step A307), and the customer waiting demo command is also prepared ( Since step A308) and command setting processing (step A309) are also executed, the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A310) is performed without performing these processes, and the special figure normal process is terminated. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A310), a process for setting a process number “0” related to the special figure normal process, a flag (big prize fraud monitoring information) defining a special prize mouth fraud monitoring period, etc. Do.

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

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

  In this way, the second special figure hold number in step A301 and step A302 is checked before the first special figure hold number check in step A303 and step A304, so that the second special figure hold number is zero. If not, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) will be executed. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, when the game control device 100 has the second start memory in the second start memory means (game control device 100), the variable display game based on the second start memory is displayed as the variable display based on the first start memory. Priority control means for executing with priority over the game.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A313) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, first, whether or not the first special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. A jackpot flag 1 setting process (step A320) is performed to set shift information and jackpot information for the jackpot flag 1 for determining whether or not. Thereafter, a small hit flag 1 setting process (step A321) for setting shift information and small hit information to the small hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a small hit is performed.

  Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A322) relating to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information), it corresponds to the special figure 1 stop symbol number of the set special figure 1 stop symbol. The test signal is saved (step A323). Subsequently, the stop symbol pattern information (symbol information) set in the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A324).

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

  Then, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A331) for setting the fluctuation start information of the first special figure is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended. In the variation start information setting process (step A331), the variation pattern command including information related to the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game, and the decoration special figure corresponding to the stop symbol pattern (stop result mode) information related to the decoration special diagram variation display game. A decoration special figure 1 hold number command (decoration special figure hold number command) related to the command and decoration special figure start storage displays 41d and 41e displayed on the display device 41 is prepared. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game, and is similar to the above-described special figure 1 fluctuation start process. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, first, a big hit flag 2 setting process for setting shift information and big hit information to the big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is a big hit. (Step A370) is performed. Thereafter, a small hit flag 2 setting process (step A371) for setting shift information and small hit information to the small hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is a small hit is performed.

  Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A372) relating to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information), it corresponds to the special figure 2 stop symbol number of the set special figure 2 stop symbol. The test signal is saved (step A373). Subsequently, the stop symbol pattern information (symbol information) set in the special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process is saved in the symbol information area for RWM work (step A374).

  Next, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A375), and the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A376). Subsequently, a target table for setting information on the variation pattern is prepared (step A377), and special figure information setting processing (step A378) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, among the variation modes in the second special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A379) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the second special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A380) is performed.

  Thereafter, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A381) for setting the fluctuation start information of the second special figure is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is ended. In the variation start information setting process (step A381), the variation pattern command including information related to the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game, and the decoration special diagram corresponding to the stop symbol pattern (stop result mode) information related to the decoration special diagram variation display game. A decoration special figure 2 reservation number command (decoration special figure reservation number command) related to the command and special decoration start display 41d, 41e displayed on the display device 41 is prepared. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as a determination unit that determines various random values stored in the start storage unit (game control device 100). In addition, the game control device 100 serves as a variable display game execution control unit that controls the execution of the variable display game based on the determination result by the determination unit (game control device 100). Further, the game control device 100 serves as stop result setting means for setting a stop result mode of the variable display game at the start of the variable display game. Whether or not the game control device 100 generates a special result based on the random number corresponding to the start memory at the start of the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start memory means (game control device 100). A starting time determination means for determining whether or not.

[Special figure changing process]
Next, the details of the special figure changing process (step A10) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, in the special figure changing process, first, it is checked whether or not the symbol information (stop symbol pattern information) set in the special symbol 1 or special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process is an outlier symbol pattern. (Step A521).

  If the symbol information is a missing symbol (step A522; Yes), it is checked whether or not the latter half variation number set in the latter half variation pattern setting process is a number without reach (step A523). When the second-half variation number is a number without reach (step A524; Yes), a special figure display time pointer at the time of losing is set (step A525), and a special figure display time table is set (step A528). . Further, if the second half variation number is not a number without reach (step A524; No), that is, if there is a reach, the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variation display game, and the reach state is reached. In this case, the special figure display time pointer at the time of the loss reach is set (step A526), and the special figure display time table is set (step A528).

  On the other hand, if the symbol information is not an outlier symbol (step A522; No), that is, if it is a big hit or a small hit, a special figure display time pointer at the time of a big hit or a small hit is set (step A527), and the special figure display time is set. Processing for setting a table (step A528) is performed.

  After performing the process for setting the special figure display time table (step A528), the process for obtaining the stop time corresponding to the special figure stop time pointer (step A529) is performed. In this process, the special figure stop time pointer at the time of detachment (at the time of detachment without occurrence of reach) set at step A525, the special figure stop time pointer at the time of detachment set at step A526, set at step A527 The stop time corresponding to one of the special figure stop time pointers at the big hit time or the small hit time is acquired.

  Then, the acquired special figure display time is saved in the special figure game process timer area (step A530), the special figure display process transition setting process (step A531) is performed, and the special figure change process is terminated. In the special figure display process transition setting process (step A531), the process number “2” relating to the special figure display process, the test signal relating to the fluctuation stop of the first special figure and the second special figure, and output to the external information terminal Information for determining the number of times of execution of the special figure variation display game of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 (For example, a flag related to fluctuation stoppage of the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52) is set. That is, the game control device 100 serves as stop time setting means for setting a stop time for displaying the stop result mode of the variable display game.

[Special figure display processing]
Next, details of the special figure display process (step A11) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, in the special figure display process, first, the small hit flag 2 set in the small hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is loaded (step A541), and the small RWM is set. The winning flag 2 area is cleared (step A542). Next, the small hit flag 1 set in the small hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 variation start process is loaded (step A543), and the small hit flag 1 area of the RWM is cleared (step A544).

  Thereafter, the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 variation start process is loaded (step A545), and the process of clearing the RWM big hit flag 2 area (step A546) is performed. Then, the loaded jackpot flag 2 is checked (step A547), and if it is determined that the jackpot is hit (step A548; Yes), processing for clearing the RWM jackpot flag 1 area is performed (step A554). Next, a test signal related to the start of the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) of the second special figure fluctuation display game is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A555), and the round number upper limit value table is set (step) A556) is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A548 that the big hit flag 2 is not big hit (step A548; No), the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is loaded. (Step A549), a process of clearing the RWM big hit flag 1 area (Step A550) is performed. Subsequently, the loaded jackpot flag 1 is checked (step A551), and if it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot (step A552; Yes), a test relating to the start of the jackpot (special chart one jackpot) of the first special figure variation display game The signal is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A553), and processing for setting the round number upper limit value table (step A556) is performed.

  After performing the process of setting the round number upper limit table (step A556), the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit area of the RWM (step A557). Subsequently, the round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A558).

  Next, a probability information command related to information for setting the probability of a hit result in the normal variation display game and the special variation display game to be a normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared (step A559), and command setting processing (Step A560) is performed. Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol pattern number) set in the stop symbol information setting process is prepared (step A561), and the command setting process (step A562) is performed. After that, a special symbol command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol pattern information) relating to the special symbol variation display game is loaded from the RWM special symbol command area and prepared (step A563), and a command setting process (step A564) is performed. )I do.

  Next, a signal corresponding to the winning prize opening information is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A565), and the probability status that is a hit result in the normal map variable display game and the special map variable display game is supported. The signal to be saved is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A566). Thereafter, the fanfare time corresponding to the special prize opening information is set (step A567), and the fanfare time is saved in the special game processing timer (step A568). Then, after resetting the number of illegal winnings to the big winning opening (step A569), the illegal winning period non-monitoring period flag is saved in the big winning opening illegal monitoring period flag (step A570).

  Then, the fanfare / interval process transition setting process (step A571) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. In this process, a process number “3” related to the fanfare / interval process, a process of setting information related to switching of various states, and the like are performed. Here, as information for switching the various states, for example, a signal indicating that the game state for output is a special game state (big hit state), a universal map display game, and a special map display game on the external information terminal A test signal indicating that the probability of winning a hit result is a normal probability state (low probability state), information related to clearing the number of winnings in the big winning mouth during the illegal winning mouth fraud monitoring period, the number of rounds in the special gaming state Information related to clearing, information about turning off the game state display LED (error indicator) related to display of high probability state, and probability of hitting result in a general-purpose variable display game as a normal probability state (low probability state) Information, information for turning off the game state display LED (error indicator) relating to the display of the high probability state that was turned on at the time of power failure recovery, information for controlling the special figure fluctuation display game (for example, special figure fluctuation display game) Information that sets the probability of hitting results in normal mode as a normal probability state (low probability state), and hitting results in normal map fluctuation display games and special figure fluctuation display games that are output to the production control device 300 when a power failure is restored For example, information indicating that the probability is a normal probability state (low probability state, information on clearing the number of remaining short time fluctuations after a big hit), and the like.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A552 that the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (step A552; No) as a result of the check, as shown in FIG. 18, it is checked whether the small hit flag 1 is a small hit (step A572). If it is not a small hit (step S573; No), it is checked whether the small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step A574). If it is not a small hit (step S575; No), that is, if it is out of place, a fluctuation number update process (step A585) is performed, and a special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A586) is performed. The displaying process is terminated. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A586), a process for setting the processing number “0” related to the special figure normal process, a flag (big prize fraud monitoring information) for defining the special prize fraud monitoring period, etc. Do.

  On the other hand, if the result of checking the small hit flag 1 is a small hit (step S573; Yes) or the result of checking the small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step S575; Yes), the number of fluctuations update processing ( Step A576) is performed. Then, a fanfare command is prepared (step A577), and command setting processing is performed (step A578). After that, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the symbol information (stopping symbol pattern information) related to the decoration special figure variation display game is loaded and prepared from the decoration special figure command area of the RWM (step A579), and command setting processing (step A580). )I do.

  Then, it is checked whether or not the small hit big winning opening information is special figure 1 small hit release information (step A581), and if it is special figure 1 small hit release information (step A582; Yes), that is, the small figure of special figure 1 In the case of winning, a small hit fanfare mid-process transition setting process 1 (step A583) is performed, and the special figure display mid-process is terminated. If it is not the special figure 1 small hit release information (step A582; No), that is, if the special figure 2 is a small hit winning, the small hit fanfare mid-process transition setting process 2 (step A584) is performed. The displaying process is terminated. In step A583 and step A584, a process number “7” related to the small hitting fanfare process, a process of setting information related to switching of various states, and the like are performed. At this time, since the information to be set can be made different depending on whether the winning of the small hit is Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2, the effect at the start of the small hit can be made different.

[Variation count update processing]
FIG. 19 shows the fluctuation number update process (steps A585 and A576) for managing the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game in the short time state in the special figure display process described above. In this variation number update process, first, it is determined whether or not the time is short (time short state) (step A591). If the time is not short (step A591; No), the variation number update process is terminated. When the time is short (step A591; Yes), it is determined whether the high probability state is being reached (step A592).

  And when it is in a high probability state (step A592; Yes), the frequency | count update process is complete | finished. If not in the high probability state (step A592; No), the number of short-time fluctuations for managing the number of executions of the special figure variable display game in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the short-time operation state is updated by -1. (Step A593). It should be noted that the number of short-time fluctuations is the number of executions of the special variable display game in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state at the end of the special game state based on the derivation of a predetermined special result mode as described later (here Then, 100) is set as the initial value.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the number of hourly fluctuations is 0 (step A594). If the number of hourly fluctuations is 0 (step A594; Yes), that is, the operation state of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is determined in this special figure fluctuation display game. When the period of time reduction operation ends, the time reduction end time information setting process (step A595) is performed, and the variation count update process ends. On the other hand, when the number of time reductions is not 0 (step A594; No), that is, when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 remains in the time reduction operation state even in the next special figure variation display game, the variation number update process is terminated. .

[Time setting information setting process]
FIG. 20 shows the time-span end information setting process (step A595) in the above-described change count update process. In this short time end information setting process, first, a probability information command at the time short time end is prepared (step A601), and the command setting process is performed (step A602). Then, a signal relating to the end of time reduction is saved in the external information output data area (step A603), and a signal relating to the end of time reduction is saved in the test signal output data area (step A604). Next, the low probability number is saved in the game state display number area (step A605), and the normal figure low probability and no power support flag is saved in the normal game mode flag area (step A606).

  Furthermore, the special figure low probability and short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A607), the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A608), and the short time ends. The time information setting process is terminated. With these processes, the normal variable prize-winning device 37 and the special figure variation display game in the short-time operation state are finished, and the normal variation prize-winning device 37 enters the normal operation state, thereby executing the special figure variation display game. The mode is the execution mode in the normal operation state (no ordinary power support).

[Big hits end processing]
Next, the details of the jackpot end process (step A15) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 21, in the jackpot ending process, first, a probability variation determination flag (see FIG. 5) set based on the type of special result mode that triggered the execution of the current special gaming state is loaded (step 5). A621), branch processing (step A622) by the probability variation determination flag is performed.

  When the probability variation determination flag is 71, jackpot end setting processing 1 (step A623) is performed. In this case, the special result mode is 11R probability variation, 2R probability variation A, and 15 probability variation, and a high probability state is obtained after the special gaming state is finished, and a short time state is required until the next special result mode is derived. . On the other hand, when the probability variation determination flag is 72, jackpot end setting processing 2 (step A624) is performed. In this case, when the special result mode is 11R normal or 15R normal, the normal probability state is entered after the special game state is completed, and the time is shortened until 100 special figure change display games are executed after the special game state is completed. This is a state.

  If the probability variation determination flag is 73, jackpot end setting processing 3 (step A625) is performed. In this case, the special result mode is 2R probability variation B, and after the special game state ends, the high probability state is entered, and the time-short state is not obtained.

  After performing one of the big hit end setting processes 1 to 3, a probability information command corresponding to the probability variation determination flag is prepared (step A626), and the command setting process (step A627) is performed. Then, special figure normal process transition setting process 2 is performed (step A628), and the big hit end process is terminated. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (step A628), a process for setting a processing number “0” relating to the special figure normal process, a flag (big prize fraud monitoring information) for defining the special prize fraud monitoring period, etc. Do.

[Big jackpot end setting 1]
FIG. 22 shows the jackpot end setting process 1 (step A623) in the above jackpot end process. In this jackpot end setting process 1, first, a signal related to the start at the high probability is saved in the external information output data area (step A631), and a signal related to the start at the high probability is saved in the test signal output data area (step A632). ).

  Next, the number at the time of high probability is saved in the game state display number area (step A633), and the common figure high probability and the ordinary power support flag are saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A634). Then, the high probability and short time flag is saved in the special-purpose game mode flag area (step A635), and the probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A636). Thereafter, the short time variation count area is reset (step A637), and the big hit end setting process 1 is ended. By the above processing, after the special game state is ended, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes a high probability state and a time shortened state.

[Big hit end setting process 2]
FIG. 23 shows the jackpot end setting process 2 (step A624) in the above jackpot end process. In the big hit end setting process 2, first, a signal related to the start of time reduction is saved in the external information output data area (step A641), and a signal related to the start of time reduction is saved in the test signal output data area (step A642).

  Next, the number of the time reduction is saved in the game state display number area (step A643), and the ordinary high probability and the ordinary power support flag are saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A644). Then, the low probability and short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A645), and the probability information command (short time) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A646). Thereafter, the initial value (100) of the time variation number is saved in the time variation region (step A647), and the jackpot end setting process 2 is terminated.

  By the above processing, after the special gaming state is ended, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes the normal probability state and the time shortened state. In addition, by setting the initial value (100) of the time variation number in the time variation region, the time reduction state is ended by executing the special figure variation display game a predetermined number (100 times).

[Big jackpot end setting 3]
FIG. 24 shows the jackpot end setting process 3 (step A625) in the above jackpot end process. In the jackpot end setting process 3, first, a signal related to the start of the latent probability change is saved in the external information output data area (step A651), and a signal related to the start of the latent probability change is saved in the test signal output data area (step A652). ).

  Next, the number at the time of latent probability change is saved in the game state display number area (step A653), and the ordinary low probability and ordinary power unsupported flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A654). Then, a high probability, no short time flag is saved in the special game mode flag area (step A655), and a probability information command (latency probability change) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A656). Thereafter, the time-varying frequency region is reset (step A657), and the big hit end setting process 3 is ended. With the above processing, after the special gaming state is ended, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes a high probability state but does not become a time-short state.

  Based on the above, the game control device 100 is higher than the normal probability state as a probability state in which the execution result of the variable display game becomes a special result after the special gaming state ends based on the type of the special result. Probability setting means capable of generating a high probability state. Also, the open state in which the game control device 100 extends the time during which the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) is changed to the open state for a predetermined period after the special game state ends. Provides extension control means.

  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.

[2nd main processing]
The video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 performs a 2nd main process shown in FIG. In the 2nd main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the start of the program, first, CPU initialization processing for initializing the CPU (step B31) is performed, the RAM is cleared to 0 (step B32), and the initial value of the RAM is set (step B33). Next, VDP initialization processing (step B34) for initializing VDP is performed, and various interrupts are permitted (step B35). Further, initialization processing of various control devices (step B36) is performed, and screen drawing is permitted (step B37).

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, the system cycle wait flag is cleared (step B38), and it is determined whether or not the system cycle wait flag is 1 (step B39). The system cycle is a cycle for switching between two buffers for temporarily storing image data. When the switching is enabled, the system cycle flag is “1”. Until the system cycle wait flag becomes 1, the determination whether the system cycle wait flag is 1 is repeated (step B39). When the system cycle wait flag becomes 1 (step B39; Yes), WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step B40), the normal game process (step B41) is performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing the system cycle waiting flag (step B38).

[Normal game processing]
FIG. 27 shows a base game process (step B41) in the 2nd main process shown in FIG. In this normal game process, first, a received command check process (step B51) is performed. In this received command check process (step B51), it is determined whether or not the command transmitted from the 1st CPU has been correctly received. If the command has been correctly received, the command is determined and a command for 2nd scene control process to be described later. Process to classify. Next, 2nd scene control processing (step B52) for determining display contents is performed based on the received command. In this 2nd scene control process (step B52), settings such as a notice character and a display priority are set.

  Thereafter, a background process (step B53) for setting a background is performed, and a reel control / display process (step B54), which is a display control process related to the variation of the identification information in the decoration special figure variation display game, is performed. Further, a hold display process (step B55) for setting the decoration special figure start storage displays 41d and 41e displayed on the display device 41 in conjunction with the display of the special figure 1 hold indicator and the special figure 2 hold indicator is performed. Then, a customer waiting demo process (step B56) related to the display of the customer waiting demo is performed. Then, the ROM data is transferred to the buffer set in the RAM, the display system process (step B57) for performing the actual display process is performed, and the normal game process is terminated. That is, the display device 41 serves as start memory display means for displaying the start memory stored in the start memory means (game control apparatus 100), and the effect control device 300 controls the start memory display means for controlling the display mode of the start memory display means. It serves as a control means.

[1st scene control processing]
FIG. 28 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 variation display game is performed, and a pending number command including information regarding increase / decrease of the start memory ( A hold number command reception process (step B77) is performed for performing processing based on the special figure 1 hold number command and the special figure 2 hold number command.

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

[Fluctuation processing]
FIG. 29 shows the changing process (step B71) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this changing process, it is first determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B91). 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 B91; Yes), PB information that is information related to the input of the effect button 25 is cleared (step B92), and a movable body request set process (step B93) is performed. Next, a variation pattern information setting process (step B94) for setting the execution mode of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed, and a random number seed initialization process (step B95) is performed to correspond to the set variation pattern. A scene sequence table is set (step B96). 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.

  After that, a variation number management process (step B97) for managing the period of time reduction by the effect control device 300 is performed, and a variation time setting process (step B98) for setting the variation time of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed. Then, the effect request flag is cleared (step B99), and the changing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when there is no production request flag (step B91; No), it is determined whether the value of the update timer is 0 (step B100). 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. When the value of the update timer is not 0 (step B100; No), the changing process is terminated. When the value of the update timer is 0 (step B100; Yes), the scene data setting process (step B101) 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.

[Variation pattern information setting process]
FIG. 30 shows variation pattern information setting processing (step B94) in the variation processing shown in FIG. In this variation pattern information setting process, first, stop symbol information of the special diagram variation display game is acquired (step B111), and the hold information that is information relating to the start memory is saved (step B112). Next, the game state such as the probability state, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37, the effect mode, etc. is acquired (step B113), and the effect information stored in the start storage area is acquired (step B114). The effect information is information that is set for the start-up memory that is the target of the continuous effect when the prefetch effect that is a continuous effect (continuous notice effect) based on the pre-read information is executed.

  Thereafter, a stop symbol of the decoration special figure variation display game is set (step B115), a variation pattern corresponding to the command is determined based on the game state and the effect information (step B116), and the variation pattern information setting process is terminated.

[Variation frequency management process]
FIG. 31 shows the change frequency management process (step B97) in the changing process shown in FIG. In this variation count management process, first, it is checked whether there is a prefetch target flag (step B121). The prefetch target flag is set in the prefetch target limited period in which the special result that is the target of the prefetch effect is limited to the prefetch target shown in FIG.

  When there is no prefetch target flag (step B122; No), it is determined whether the time is short (during time short state) (step B127). If there is a prefetch target flag (step B122; Yes), the specific variation count for managing the prefetch target limited period is updated by -1 (step B123), and it is determined whether the specific variation count is zero. (Step B124). Note that, as described later, the number of times of execution of the special figure variation display game (30 or 50 in this case) that is a prefetch target limited period is set as an initial value for the specific variation number, as will be described later.

  When the number of specific fluctuations is not 0 (step B124; No), that is, when the prefetch target limited period continues in the next special figure fluctuation display game, it is determined whether the time is short (in the short time state) (step B127). ). When the specific variation count is 0 (step B124; Yes), that is, when the prefetch target limitation period ends in this special figure variation display game, the specific variation count area is reset (step B125), and the prefetching is performed. The target flag is cleared (step B126), and it is determined whether the time is short (during the time short state) (step B127).

  In the determination of whether the time is short (during the time short state) (step B127), when the time is not short (step B127; No), the variation number management process is terminated. Further, when the time is short (step B127; Yes), the number of time reductions for managing the number of executions of the special figure variable display game in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 becomes the time reduction operation state by the effect control device 300 is determined. -1 is updated (step B128), and it is determined whether the number of time reductions is 0 (step B129). Note that the number of time reductions is set as the initial value of the number of executions of the special figure variable display game (100 in this case) that becomes the time reduction state at the end of the special game state based on a predetermined special result, as will be described later.

  If the short time is not 0 (step B129; No), that is, if the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 remains in the short time operation state even in the next special figure variation display game, the variation number management process is terminated. In addition, when the number of time reductions is 0 (step B129; Yes), that is, when the period in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the time-shortening operation state ends in the special figure fluctuation display game of this time, the effect relating to the time-shortening end. Is set (step B130), the time reduction flag is cleared (step B131), and the variation number management process is terminated. With this variation frequency management process, the production control device 300 can manage the prefetch target limited period and the period of time reduction, and can perform the production according to the gaming state.

[Ending process]
FIG. 32 shows the ending process (step B75) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this ending process, it is first determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B141). If there is an effect request flag (step B141; Yes), is it an ending of a small special game state based on a small hit? Is determined (step B142).

  When it is not the ending of the small special gaming state based on the small hit (step B142; No), information on the big hit is acquired (step B143), the corresponding prefetch target flag is set (step B144), and the corresponding specific variation number is set. Set (step B145). The information relating to the big hit is information as shown in FIG. 5, and a prefetch target flag corresponding to the special result that triggered the occurrence of the special gaming state this time is set from this information. Further, the number of specific fluctuations, which is the number of special figure fluctuation display games to be the pre-reading target limited period, is set to 30 or 50 according to the type of special result. Note that either 30 times or 50 times may be selected and set at random.

  After that, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit with a time reduction (Fujitsu support) (step B146). Step B149), the ending process is terminated. If it is a big hit with time reduction (step B146; Yes), that is, if it is other than 2R probability variation B, the time reduction flag is set (step B147), and the number of time reductions is set (step B148). Then, the effect request flag is cleared (step B149), and the ending process is terminated. In addition, after the end of the special gaming state, if the result is a special time-saving state until 100 special figure variation display games are executed, 100 is set as the number of time reductions. Also, if the result is a short time state until the next special result is derived, 0 is set as the number of time reductions.

  On the other hand, if it is the ending of the small special gaming state based on the small hit (step B142; Yes), the corresponding prefetch target flag is set (step B150), and the specific variation number at the small hit is set (step B151). Thereafter, the effect request flag is cleared (step B149), and the ending process is terminated. Note that the specific variation count at the time of small hit is set as a specific variation count which is the number of special figure variation display games in which 30 or 50 is selected at random, and the selected value is the prefetch target limited period.

  Moreover, when there is no production request flag (step B141; No), it is determined whether the update timer is 0 (step B152). In this case, the update timer measures the ending time at the end of the special gaming state, and a value of 0 for this update timer indicates that the ending time has elapsed. If the value of this update timer is not 0 (step B152; No), the ending process is terminated. If the value of the update timer is 0 (step B152; Yes), the end of ending is set (step B153), and the ending process is ended.

[Read-ahead command reception processing]
FIG. 33 shows prefetch command reception processing (step B78) in the first scene control processing shown in FIG. In this prefetch command reception process, first, it is determined whether or not a prefetch command has been received from the game control apparatus 100 (step B161). The look-ahead command is a start opening winning effect command and a winning effect symbol command. If this prefetch command has not been received (step B161; No), the prefetch command reception process is terminated. If a prefetch command has been received (step B161; Yes), the prefetch information included in the received prefetch command is saved in the corresponding startup storage area (step B162).

  Next, it is determined whether or not there is a prefetch target flag set during the prefetch target limited period (step B163). If there is no prefetch target flag (step B163; No), a normal prefetch effect process is performed (step B169). The prefetch command reception process is terminated. In the normal pre-reading effect process, for example, a process of setting a pre-reading effect with a predetermined probability is performed for a start-up memory that becomes a specific variation pattern (SP reach or the like). If there is a prefetch target flag (step B163; Yes), it is determined whether the prefetch result is a big hit (step B164).

  When the prefetching result is not a big hit (step B164; No), a normal prefetching effect process is performed (step B169), and the prefetch command receiving process is terminated. If the prefetch result is a big hit (step B164; Yes), information on the big win is acquired (step B165), and it is checked whether the prefetch result is a big hit corresponding to the set prefetch target flag (step B165). Step B166).

  When the prefetching result is not a big hit corresponding to the set prefetching target flag (step B167; No), the prefetching command reception process ends. In this case, the prefetch effect is not executed. If the prefetching result is a big hit corresponding to the set prefetching target flag (step B167; Yes), the prefetching effect information is saved in the corresponding start storage area (step B168), and the prefetching command receiving process is performed. finish. In this case, it is possible to execute a prefetch effect.

  That is, the production control device 300 serves as a notification means capable of notifying the determination result of whether or not a special result is generated by the prior determination means (game control device 100). The notifying means is information relating to the occurrence of the most recent special gaming state as the predetermined information relating to the game, and selects the type of the special result to be notified based on the type of the most recent special result. .

  FIG. 34 shows an example of display on the display device 41 in the game from the end of the special game state. The decorative special figure start memory display displayed below the display area in the display device 41 includes a decorative special figure 1 start memory display 41d for displaying the first start memory and a decorative special figure 2 start for displaying the second start memory. And a memory display 41e. These decorative special figure 1 start memory display 41d and special figure 2 start memory display 41e display the start memory numbers by displaying numbers corresponding to the start memory numbers, respectively. Each of the decorative special figure 1 start memory display 41d and the decorative special figure 2 start memory display 41e has a left end indicating the oldest start memory. Further, as the special figure variation display game is started and the start memory is consumed, the game moves to the left one by one.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (a), in the ending of the special game state, the type of the special result that triggered the occurrence of the special game state is notified, and it is notified that the prefetch target limited period is reached. In this case, since the 2R probability change A or B is completed, the 15R probability change or 15R normal of the second special figure variation display game can be notified during the prefetch target limited period. In addition, in the upper right part of the display area of the display device 41, a short time display 41f for displaying the remaining number of times of execution of the special figure changing display game that is in a short time state is displayed. In the state shown in FIG. 34A, there are four special figure 1 start memories and the second start memory is zero.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (b), when the first special figure variation display game is started based on the first start memory, the decorative special figure 1 start memory display 41d is decreased by one. Also, one time is subtracted from the time reduction number in the time reduction number display 41f. Further, when the second start memory is generated during the execution of the special figure variation display game, the corresponding decorative special figure 2 start memory display 41e is displayed. Since the second start memory is preferentially digested over the first start memory, the generated second start memory is preferentially digested.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (d), a pre-reading effect is executed in the corresponding decorative special figure 2 start memory display 41e for the second start memory a generated during the execution of the special figure variation display game. As described above, since the target of the pre-reading effect is the pre-reading target limited period limited to 15R probability change or 15R normal, the result of the special figure variation display game based on the second start memory a in which this pre-reading effect is made is 15R. Probability, either 15R normal or off.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 34 (e), the game proceeds with the pre-reading effect on the second start memory a, and as shown in FIG. 34 (f), the second special feature based on the second start memory a. The figure change display game is started. In the special figure variation display game, as shown in FIG. 34 (g), an effect in which the character displayed in the pre-reading effect appears, and as shown in FIG. 34 (h), the special result mode of 15R probability change is shown. Derived. In this way, by limiting the target of the pre-reading effect, it is possible to obtain a pre-reading effect that has not existed before, and it is possible to improve the player's interest in the type of special result and the interest of the game.

  Note that the display mode of the prefetch effect may be selected from a plurality of types of display modes. In this case, the likelihood of a big hit (reliability of notice) may be different depending on each display mode. In this case, you may make it change a display mode gradually (for example, so that reliability may become high) after the start of a prefetch effect. For example, when the target of the prefetch effect is 15R probability change or 15R normal, the display form of the prefetch effect may be different between 15R probability change and 15R normal. Further, in the prefetch target limited period, when a start memory that is a target special result occurs, the prefetch effect is always performed, but it may be performed with a predetermined probability.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 35 and FIG. 36, various settings are possible for the setting of the special result that is the target of the pre-reading effect for the most recent special result. Furthermore, although the selection of the type of special result to be notified is performed based on the type of the latest special result, the selection is not limited to this, and the selection may be made based on predetermined information regarding the game. Predetermined information related to the game includes a probability state and a game state (such as a short time state) that will result in a special result, a game mode (mode on production), a history of occurrence of a special result, information on the occurrence of the most recent special game state, and the like. It is done. Information on the occurrence of the most recent special gaming state includes information on the type of the most recent special result, information on the variable display game in which the most recent special result has occurred, the number of executions of the variable display game since the end of the special gaming state, Information.

  From the above, based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening (start winning opening 36, normal variation winning apparatus 37), a variable display device that displays a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner (see FIG. 1). Display device 51, special figure 2 display 52, display device 41), and a game machine that generates a special game state that gives a predetermined game value to a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result In the special result, a plurality of types of special results having different game values given to the player are set, and the right to execute the variable display game is started and stored based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening. Start memory means (game control device 100) for extracting and storing a random number for determining whether or not a special result is obtained for each start memory, and start memory means The beginning memorized in Prior to execution of the variable display game based on memory, a pre-determining means (game control device 100) for making a determination regarding the generation of a special result based on a random number corresponding to the start-up memory, and a special result by the pre-determining means Notification means (effect control device 300) capable of notifying the determination result of whether or not the occurrence occurs, and the notification means selects a type of special result to be notified based on predetermined information about the game. It will be like that.

  In addition, the notification means (the effect control device 300) selects the type of special result to be notified based on information related to the occurrence of the most recent special game state as the predetermined information related to the game.

  In addition, the notification means (production control device 300) selects the type of special result to be notified based on the type of the latest special result as the information related to the occurrence of the latest special game state.

  Next, first to third modifications of the gaming machine according to 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.

[First Modification of Gaming Machine of First Embodiment]
As shown in FIG. 37, the gaming machine of the first modified example has a special target for a pre-reading effect after the end of the special gaming state based on the special result, depending on the type of reach state generated in the variable display game that results in the special result. The result is selected. In order to perform such control, in the ending process shown in FIG. 32, the type of reach state executed when the big hit or the small hit occurs in the process of setting the corresponding prefetch target flag (steps B144 and B150). Based on the above, a prefetch target flag is set as shown in FIG. For example, when a special result is derived through N reach, the prefetch target flag 1 is set, and the target of the prefetch effect in the prefetch target limited period after the special gaming state based on the special result is 2R probability change A or B Is the second start-up memory.

[Second Modification of Gaming Machine of First Embodiment]
As shown in FIG. 38, the classification according to the reach state that occurred in the variable display game resulting in a special result is further subdivided by the variable time, and a notification of whether or not a special result in the pre-reading effect after the end of the special game state occurs The reliability may be varied. The reliability of notification of whether or not this special result occurs is the high possibility that the special result will occur when the notification is made. In addition, the level of reliability in the example shown in FIG. 38 is set so as to increase as a big hit with a fluctuation pattern having a low appearance rate.

  In order to perform such control, a prefetch command reception process shown in FIG. 39 is performed instead of the prefetch command reception process shown in FIG. In this prefetch command reception process, if the big hit corresponding to the flag is found (step B167; Yes), a prefetch effect execution determination random number is acquired (step B171), and a prefetch effect is determined based on the acquired prefetch effect execution determination random number. Is determined (step B172).

  If the prefetch effect is not executed (step B172; No), the prefetch command receiving process is terminated. When the prefetch effect is executed (step B172; Yes), the prefetch effect information is saved in the corresponding start storage area (step B168), and the prefetch command reception process is terminated. In determining whether to perform the prefetching effect (step B172), the ratio of setting the prefetching effect in the normal prefetching effect processing (step B169) when the prefetching target flag is present but the prefetching result is out of consideration is also considered. The execution of the pre-reading effect is selected so that the reliability shown in FIG.

  For example, if the reach state that occurred in the variable display game that results in a special result is a variation pattern with a N-reach variation time of 12 seconds, the prefetch target limited period after the end of the special game state is 100% reliable. A pre-reading effect is performed for the second start memory whose result is 2R probability variation A or B. Therefore, when a prefetch effect is performed in this case, the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory where the prefetch effect is performed is always 2R probability variation A or B.

  In addition, when there are a plurality of start memories that have special results in the start memory, the highest reliability of the pre-reading effects after the end of the special game state based on each special result is the highest one in the special game state based on each special result. You may make it set as the reliability of the prefetching effect after completion | finish. For example, there are two start memories that have special results in the start memory, and the start memory that becomes the special result that is digested first is the special result through the SP2 reach, and the start that becomes the special result that is digested later. The case where the memory is a special result through SP3 reach will be described. The reliability after the special gaming state based on the special result after the SP2 reach is 30% or 40%, and the reliability after the special gaming state based on the special result after the SP3 reach is 70% or 80%. . In this case, the reliability after the end of the special gaming state based on the special result after the SP2 reach is set to 70% or 80%, which is the same as the reliability after the end of the special gaming state based on the special result after the SP3 reach. By doing in this way, a prefetch effect with high reliability can be performed for special results that occur continuously, and the interest can be enhanced.

[Third Modification of the Gaming Machine of the First Embodiment]
Further, as shown in FIG. 40, the reliability of the prefetch effect may be changed based on the gaming state when the special result occurs. For example, in the case of 11R probability change in the high probability state (high probability) and the short time state (with support), the result is 100% reliable in the prefetch target limited period after the special gaming state based on the special result. A pre-reading effect for the second start memory that becomes 2R probability variation A or B is performed. In addition, when 11R probability changes in the normal probability state (low probability) and not in the short time state (no support), the prefetch target limited period after the end of the special gaming state based on the special result is 80% reliable. A pre-reading effect is performed for the second start memory whose result is 2R probability variation A or B. In this case, instead of the prefetch command reception process shown in FIG. 33, the prefetch command reception process shown in FIG. 39 is performed, and execution of the prefetch effect is selected so as to achieve the reliability shown in FIG. .

  From the above, the notifying means (production control device 300) is targeted for notification based on the type of reach state that occurred in the most recent variable display game that resulted in a special result as information on the occurrence of the most recent special gaming state. This means that the type of special result is selected.

  Further, the notification means (production control device 300) changes the reliability of the notification as to whether or not a special result will occur based on information related to the occurrence of the most recent special gaming state.

  Here, in the prefetch command receiving process shown in FIG. 39 other than the prefetch target limited period, even if the prefetch result is a special result, the prefetch effect may not be executed. In this case, if a start-up memory with multiple special results occurs, and the special result that occurs later is a prefetch target for the prefetch target limited period based on the special result that occurs first, this prefetch target There is a possibility that a special result will be generated without pre-reading for a limited period.

  FIG. 41 shows an example of such a case. FIGS. 41 and 42 show only the decorative special figure 1 start memory display 41d and the decorative special figure 2 start memory display 41e. In this example, as shown in FIG. 41 (a), after the second start memory a that becomes 2R probability variation A as shown in FIG. This is an example in which a second start memory b that is a 15R probability change has occurred as shown in (c), and no pre-reading effect has been made for the second start memory b. In the pre-reading target limited period after the end of the special gaming state based on 2R probability variation A, 15R big hit is subject to prefetching, but as shown in FIG. Not done. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 41 (e), when a second start memory c that changes to 15R is generated after the second start memory b, a pre-reading effect is provided for the second start memory c. In the special figure fluctuation display game based on the memory b, the game becomes 15R big hit, and the player may feel uncomfortable.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 41 (f), after the special gaming state based on the 2R probability variation A is finished, if the pre-reading effect is performed on the already stored second start memory b, the second start memory b Therefore, the player does not feel uncomfortable even if the big hit is 15R. Further, as shown in FIG. 41 (f), the pre-reading effect for the second start memory b at the end of the special gaming state based on the 2R probability variation A is set as the first-stage pre-reading effect, and is shown in FIG. 41 (g). In this way, when the second start memory c that will later become a 15R big hit occurs, the prefetch effect in the second start memory b may be changed to the prefetch effect in the second stage.

  Further, when a start memory to be pre-read occurs during the pre-read target limited period, and there is a start memory that has a special result before the start memory, a pre-read effect on the start memory to be pre-read this time You may make it regulate.

  FIG. 42 shows an example of such a case. In this example, as shown in FIG. 42A, there is a second start memory d that becomes 2R probability variation A and a second start memory e that also becomes 2R probability variation A. Then, as shown in 42 (b), the special game state due to the special result derived in the special map variation display game based on the second start memory d is ended, and the pre-read target limited period in which the 15R jackpot is the pre-read target; It has become. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 42 (c), the second start memory f which is a big hit of 15R is generated and the pre-reading effect is made, but before the occurrence of the special result by the second start memory f, 2 Since a special result due to the start memory e occurs, the player may feel uncomfortable.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 42 (d), when the second start memory f is generated, the pre-reading effect is restricted so that a special result is derived in the special figure variation display game based on the second start memory e. By performing the pre-reading effect on the second start memory f when the special gaming state is finished, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine of the second 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. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when the special figure variation display game has a special result, if there is a start memory that becomes a special result, the special result generated based on the start memory is set as a target of the pre-reading effect. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 43, in the special result of the gaming machine of this embodiment, two types of 10R probability variation (symbol) and 10R normal (symbol) are set as the types of special results in the first special diagram variation display game. Has been. Both 10R probability change (symbol) and 10R normal (symbol) have 10 rounds in the special game state, and the openable time of the special variable winning device 38 in each round is the first openable time (25 seconds). is there. In the 10R probability variation (symbol), the probability state becomes a high probability state after the end of the special game state, and the time is shortened until the next big hit. In addition, 10R normal (symbol) is in a short time state until the probability state becomes a normal probability state after the special game state ends, and 100 special figure variation display games are executed.

  In the second special symbol variation display game, four types of special results are set: 5R probability variation A (symbol), 5R probability variation B (symbol), 15R probability variation (symbol), and 15R normal variation (symbol). Both 5R probability variation A (symbol) and 5R probability variation B (symbol) have 5 rounds in the special game state, and the special variable prize winning device 38 in each round has a first openable time (25 seconds). ). In any case, the probability state becomes a high probability state after the special gaming state ends. And 5R probability variation A (symbol) will be in a time-saving state until the next big hit after the end of the special gaming state. In addition, the 5R probability variation B (symbol) does not enter the time-saving state after the special gaming state ends.

  15R probability variation (symbol) and 15R normal (symbol) are both 15 rounds in the special game state, and the special variable prize winning device 38 in each round is the first openable time (25 seconds). is there. The 15R probability change (symbol) becomes a high probability state after the end of the special gaming state and becomes a short time state until the next big hit. In addition, 15R normal (symbol) becomes a normal state after the end of the special game state, and is in a short time state until 100 special figure variation display games are executed.

  Each special result is set with a special result having a different look-ahead target after completion of the special gaming state based on the special result. For example, in the 10R probability variation, there are a pre-read target limited period in which the pre-read target is set as the second start-up memory in which 15R is a big hit, and a pre-read target limited period is not set. In addition, there are two types of 15R probability change, one in which the pre-reading target is the second start-up memory in which the pre-reading target is a 5R big hit in the pre-reading target limiting period, and the other in which the pre-reading target limiting period is not set.

  Then, the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game is set according to the type of the prefetch target, and the first start memory whose prefetch target is the 15R big hit is the result of the decorative special figure variation display game. In the case where the mode is “999” and the pre-read target is the second start memory with 5R big hit, the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game is “333”. In addition, when the prefetch target limitation period is not set, the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game is randomly selected from other than “333” and “999”.

  The special result is selected on the basis of the jackpot symbol random number in the game control device 100, but in the effect control device 300, a result mode in which the prefetch target is limited based on the prefetch result or a result mode in which the prefetch target limitation period is not set is set. Select. Specifically, the effect control device 300 refers to the pre-read result of the second start memory when the special figure variation display game this time has a special result. Then, if there is a second start memory that will be a special result, the special result change display game of this time will be such that the special result generated based on the start memory is the target of the pre-reading effect after the end of the special game state. The result mode is set. That is, when the effect control device 300 determines that the start time determination means (game control device 100) generates a special result, the advance determination means (game) related to the start memory stored in the start storage means (game control device 100). Based on the determination result of the control device 100), a special result setting changing means capable of changing the type of the special result to be generated is provided.

  In order to perform the control as described above, the effect control apparatus 300 performs the ending process shown in FIG. 44 in place of the ending process shown in FIG. In this ending process, if it is a big hit ending (step B142; No), it is checked whether there is a prefetch target flag setting (step B181). Then, only when the prefetch target flag is set (step B182; Yes), the corresponding specific number of fluctuations is set (step B145). That is, when the prefetch target limitation period is not reached, the prefetch target flag is not set in the process of setting the corresponding prefetch target flag (step B144) (see FIG. 43). Therefore, the specific variation number is set only when the prefetch target flag is set.

  Further, the process shown in FIG. 45 is performed in the normal prefetch effect process (step B169) in the prefetch command reception process shown in FIG. In this normal pre-reading effect process, first, it is determined whether or not the start memory to be processed is a big hit (step B191), and if it is not a big win (step B191; No), the corresponding predetermined pre-reading effect information is saved ( Step B199), the normal prefetching effect process is terminated. In the process of saving the corresponding predetermined pre-reading effect information (step B199), for example, if the pre-reading result is a start memory that becomes a specific variation pattern (SP reach or the like), the pre-reading effect information to that effect is saved.

  If it is a big hit (step B191; Yes), the information of the start memory area is acquired (step B192), the information of the start memory area is checked (step B193), and the start that becomes another big hit in the start memory is started. It is determined whether there is a memory (step B194). If there is no other big hit start memory in the start memory (step B194; No), the corresponding predetermined prefetch effect information is saved (step B199), and the normal prefetch effect process is terminated. In addition, when there is a start memory that is another jackpot in the start memory (step B194; Yes), information on other jackpots is acquired (step B195), and the start memory jackpot of the processing target that received the prefetch command is It is checked whether it corresponds to another jackpot prefetch target (step B196).

  And when it respond | corresponds (step B197; Yes), a normal prefetching effect process is complete | finished. If it does not correspond (step B197; No), the stop symbol replacement information is saved in the start memory area of the other start memory that is a big hit (step B198), and the normal prefetch effect processing is terminated. That is, the stop symbol is set so that the pre-reading effect on the start-up memory of the processing target that is a big hit is performed during the pre-read target limited period started by another big hit.

  For example, a case will be described in which there is a start memory that becomes 5R probability variation A in the already stored second start memory, and the second start memory that is newly generated and is a target of the prefetching process becomes 5R probability variation B. In this case, the special result selected by the game control device 100 for the second start memory that is already stored as the 5R probability variation A is the special result (the big hit symbol) that prefetches the second start memory that is the 15R big hit. 35, decoration special figure 999), the stop symbol replacement information is saved as a case where it does not correspond. As a result, the result mode is changed to a special result (other than the jackpot symbol 32 and the decorative special diagram 333, 999) that does not set the prefetch target limited period.

  On the other hand, in the case where there is a start memory that becomes 5R probability change A in the second start memory that has already been stored, and the second start memory that is newly generated and is the target of the prefetching process becomes 15R probability change, The special result selected by the game control device 100 for the second start memory that becomes the 5R probability variation A that has already been stored is the special result (the big hit symbol 35, the decoration special feature) for the second start memory that becomes the 15R big hit. 999), the stop symbol replacement information is not saved as the corresponding case.

  In the scene data setting process (step B101) in the changing process shown in FIG. 29, the process shown in FIG. 46 is performed. In this scene data setting process, first, the scene data to be updated is checked (step B201), and it is determined whether it is the end timing of the high-speed fluctuation of the identification information (step B202).

  The end timing of the high-speed variation of the identification information is a timing at which the variation display speed starts to be slowed down in order to stop the identification information that is variably displayed in the decoration special figure variation display game. When it is not the end timing of the high-speed fluctuation of the identification information (step B202; No), the next scene data is set and the scene data setting process is ended. When it is the end timing of the high-speed fluctuation of the identification information (step B202; Yes), it is checked whether there is stop symbol replacement information (step B203).

  The stop symbol replacement information is information set in the normal look-ahead effect process shown in FIG. 45. If there is no stop symbol replacement information (step B204; No), the next scene data is set (step S204). B207), the scene data setting process is terminated. In this case, a special result is set based on the variation pattern command. When there is stop symbol replacement information (step B204; Yes), stop symbol effect data is replaced based on the stop symbol replacement information (step B205), and the replaced stop symbol effect data is set as new scene data. Then, the scene data setting process ends. As a result, the stop symbol is replaced.

[First Modification of Gaming Machine of Second Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine according to a first modification of the above-described 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 game machine of this modification, when the special figure variation display game has a special result, if there is a start memory that becomes a special result, the special result generated based on the start memory is set as a target of the pre-reading effect. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 47, in the special result of the gaming machine of this modification, two types of 10R probability variation (symbol) and 10R normal (symbol) are set as the types of special results in the first special diagram variation display game. In the second special symbol variation display game, four types of special results are set: 5R probability variation A (symbol), 5R probability variation B (symbol), 15R probability variation (symbol), 15R normal variation (symbol). Yes. The number of rounds in the special gaming state based on these special results, the openable time of the special variable winning device 38, the probability state after the end of the special gaming state, and the short-time state are the same as those described with reference to FIG.

  In this modification, three types of patterns A, B, and C are set for the operation of the special variation winning device 38 in the special gaming state based on each special result, and 5R, 10R, It can be seen as an operation of 15R. And the number of rounds of appearance, the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game, and the prefetch target are related.

  In the case where the operation of the special variation winning device 38 is an operation that looks like 5R, the special result of the decoration special drawing variation display game is set to “999”. In this case, the pre-reading object in the pre-reading object limited period after the end of the special gaming state based on the special result is set as the second start-up memory that becomes 15R big hit. Further, when the operation of the special variation winning device 38 is set to be an operation that looks like 10R, the special result of the decoration special drawing variation display game is randomly selected from other than “333” and “999”. In this case, the prefetch target limited period is not set after the special gaming state based on the special result is completed. Furthermore, when the operation of the special variation winning device 38 is to be an operation that looks like 15R, the special result of the decorative special drawing variation display game is set to “333”. In this case, the pre-reading target in the pre-reading target limited period after the special gaming state based on the special result is set as the second start-up memory that becomes 5R big hit.

  FIG. 48 shows the operation of the special variable winning device 38 that can be selected in the case of 5R big hit. As shown in FIG. 48 (a), in the 5R opening pattern A (5R-A), the closing time between each round is set to the same time so that it can be seen as 5R. In addition, as shown in FIG. 48 (b), in the 5R opening pattern B (5R-B), the special variable prize winning device 38 is closed twice at the same time as the closing time between rounds in each round, and 15 times in total. An opening / closing operation is performed to make it look like 15R. In addition, as shown in FIG. 48 (c), in the 5R opening pattern C (5R-C), in each round, the special variable prize winning device 38 is closed once at the same time as the closing time between rounds, and the total number of times is 10 times. An opening / closing operation is performed to make it look like 10R in a pseudo manner.

  FIG. 49 shows the operation of the special variable winning device 38 that can be selected in the case of 10R big hit. As shown in FIG. 49 (a), in the 10R opening pattern A (10R-A), the closing time between each round is set to the same time so that it can be seen as 10R. In addition, as shown in FIG. 49B, in the 10R opening pattern B (10R-B), the closing time after the odd-numbered round is made shorter than the closing time of the even-numbered round so that it looks like 5R. Further, as shown in FIG. 49 (c), in the 10R opening pattern C (10R-C), in the rounds after the sixth round, the special variable winning device 38 is closed once at the same time as the closing time between rounds. As a result, fifteen open / close operations are performed to make it look like 15R.

  FIG. 50 shows the operation of the special variable winning device 38 that can be selected in the case of 15R big hit. As shown in FIG. 50 (a), in the 15R opening pattern A (15R-A), the closing times between the rounds are all set to the same time so that they can be seen as 15R. Further, as shown in FIG. 50 (b), in the 15R release pattern B (15R-B), the closing time after the even-numbered rounds after the 6th round is made shorter than the closing time after the odd-numbered rounds, and the 10R is simulated. To be visible. In addition, as shown in FIG. 50 (c), in the 15R opening pattern C (15R-C), the closing time after the round that is a multiple of 3 is made longer than the closing time of the other rounds, and is artificially set to 5R. Make it visible.

  In order to perform the above control, the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A322) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 14 and the special figure 2 stop symbol setting in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. In the process (step A372), the prefetch result is referred to when the stop symbol is set. Specifically, when the special figure variation display game this time has a special result, the pre-read result of the second start memory is referred to. Then, if there is a second start memory that will be a special result, the special result change display game of this time will be such that the special result generated based on the start memory is the target of the pre-reading effect after the end of the special game state. The special result is changed. Thereby, the operation mode of the special variable winning device 38 in the special game state is also set. In addition, the effect control device 300 performs the ending process shown in FIG. 44 instead of the ending process shown in FIG. Other processes are the same as those of the gaming machine of the first embodiment.

  That is, when the game control apparatus 100 determines that the start time determination means (game control apparatus 100) generates a special result, the advance determination means (game) related to the start memory stored in the start storage means (game control apparatus 100). Based on the determination result of the control device 100), a special result setting changing means capable of changing the type of the special result generated is made. Further, the game control device 100 serves as an operation mode setting means for setting the operation mode of the special variation winning device 38.

  FIG. 51 shows an example of a game in the gaming machine of this embodiment. In this example, as shown in FIG. 51A, there is a state in which there is a second start memory g and a second start memory h, both of which are 5R big hits. When the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory g is started as shown in FIG. 51 (b), a special result determined by the jackpot symbol random number is shown in FIG. 51 (c). As shown, the result mode of the decoration special figure variation display game should be “777”. However, since there is a second start memory h that becomes a 5R jackpot, the special result is changed so that the 5R jackpot is prefetched after the end of the special gaming state, and as shown in FIG. The result mode of the display game is “333”. In the special gaming state, the operation of the special variable winning device 38 is the operation shown in FIG.

  The notification of the existence of the second start memory h that becomes a 5R big hit can be executed at various timings. For example, as shown in FIG. 51 (e), it is possible to make a notification during execution of a special game state, or as shown in FIG. 51 (f), it is possible to make a notification during ending of a special game state. is there. Further, as shown in FIG. 51 (g), it is also possible to perform the pre-reading target limited period after the special gaming state ends.

  Further, the display method of the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game when the special result of the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory g may be changed may be as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 52 (a), after the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory g is displayed in a variable manner, as shown in FIG. The mode is displayed. Thereafter, the result mode is changed again as shown in FIG. 52 (c), and the final result mode is displayed as shown in FIG. 52 (d). At this time, the pre-reading effect for the second start memory h is started.

  When such re-variation is performed, the symbols may be sequentially changed so that the value of the special result to be prefetched becomes high. For example, the symbol may change from a symbol without a pre-reading limited period to a symbol that targets a 5R jackpot, and may further change to a symbol that targets a 15R jackpot.

  From the above, at the start of the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start memory means (game control device 100), it is determined whether or not a special result is generated based on the random number corresponding to the start memory. The determination result of the advance determination means (game control apparatus 100) related to the start memory stored in the start storage means when the start time determination means (game control device 100) and the start time determination means determine that a special result is to be generated And special result setting change means (game control device 100, effect control device 300) that can change the type of special result to be generated.

  In addition, when the result of the variation display game is a special result, the game apparatus includes a special variation prize winning device 38 for converting the closed state in which the game ball cannot flow into the open state in which the game ball can flow in, When it is determined that the control device 100) generates a special result, a special variable prize is awarded based on the determination result of the advance determination means (game control device 100) related to the start memory stored in the start memory means (game control device 100). The operation mode setting means (game control device 100) for setting the operation mode of the device 38 is provided.

  In the second embodiment described above, the prefetch target is indirectly notified in the result mode of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game. However, a part of the special result of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is used for notification. A specific symbol may be used, and the prefetch target may be directly notified by the specific symbol. And when changing a result mode according to the existence of starting memory which becomes a big hit, it is made to change a specific design.

  Further, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, the prefetch target limitation period is started based on the end of the special gaming state, but the prefetching is performed based on a predetermined condition other than the end of the special gaming state. You may make it start an object limited period. For example, as shown in FIG. 53 (a), when a start-up memory that results in a special result occurs, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), a prefetch target limited period in which the special result is prefetched is started. Anyway. In this case, the occurrence probability of the prefetch target limited period may be varied depending on the type of special result.

  From the above, the notifying means (production control device 300) has the special result when there is a start memory as a special result based on the result of the determination by the prior determination means (game control device 100) as the predetermined information regarding the game. Are to be notified.

  Moreover, the prefetch target in the next prefetch target limitation period may be increased based on the occurrence of a special result that is the target in the prefetch target limitation period. For example, as shown in FIG. 54 (a), when a start memory that becomes 5R big hit occurs in the pre-read target limited period for 5R big hit, a special result based on the start memory as shown in FIG. 54 (b). When the special result is completed and a new prefetch target limitation period is started, as shown in FIG. 54 (c), 10R big hit is added to the prefetch target in addition to the 5R big hit. Furthermore, when any big hit occurs in the prefetch target limited period in which the 5R big hit and the 10R big hit are prefetched, the prefetch target in the next prefetch target limited period is set as all the special results. In this case, the prefetch effect may not be performed outside the prefetch target limited period.

  From the above, when a special result to be notified is generated, the notification means (production control device 300) displays another special result in addition to the special result after the end of the special gaming state based on the special result. It is supposed to be the target of notification.

  Further, the prefetch target limited period may be started on the condition that the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times or more after the special game state is ended. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest especially when the number of executions of the special figure variation display game from the end of the special game state becomes very large (so-called stuck state).

  Further, as a special result, a special result that allows the player to select a prefetch target may be set. When this special result is derived, the player selects whether or not to execute the pre-read target limited period or selects the pre-read target when the pre-read target limited period is selected by operating the effect button 25. To be able to.

  Further, the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed in preference to the first special figure fluctuation display game, but the special figure fluctuation display game may be executed in the order in which the start-up memory is generated. In this way, the pre-reading effect for the first start memory and the second start memory can always be executed, and the first start memory can also be set as the pre-read target, so that the interest is further improved.

  The gaming machine 10 as described above is a variable display device that displays a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning port (starting winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37). (Special figure 1 display 51, special figure 2 display 52, display device 41), and when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result, a special game state that gives a predetermined game value to the player is provided. A plurality of types of special results having different game values given to the player are set in the special results, and the variable display game is executed based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening. Start storage means (game control device 100) that can store up to a predetermined upper limit number of rights as start storage, and extracts and stores a random number for determining whether or not a special result is obtained for each start storage Recorded on the starting storage means Prior determination means (game control device 100) for making a determination on the occurrence of a special result based on a random number corresponding to the start memory before the variable display game based on the start memory is executed, and prior determination means Notification means (effect control device 300) capable of notifying the determination result of whether or not a special result is generated, and the notification means is a type of special result to be notified based on predetermined information about the game To choose.

Here, the predetermined information related to the game is related to the probability state or the game state (such as the short time state), the game mode (direction mode), the occurrence history of the special result, or the occurrence of the most recent special game state. Information. Information on the occurrence of the most recent special gaming state includes information on the type of the most recent special result, information on the variable display game in which the most recent special result has occurred, the number of executions of the variable display game since the end of the special gaming state, Anything is good, such as information.
Therefore, since the notification means selects the type of special result to be notified based on predetermined information about the game, it can be an unprecedented look-ahead effect, and the player's interest in the type of special result The interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the notification means (the effect control device 300) selects the type of the special result to be notified based on the information related to the occurrence of the latest special game state as the predetermined information related to the game.

  Therefore, since the type of the special result to be notified is selected based on the information related to the occurrence of the most recent special gaming state, it is possible to obtain a pre-reading effect that is not conventional, and the player's interest in the type of special result and the game Interest can be improved.

  Further, the notification means (production control device 300) selects the type of the special result to be notified based on the type of the latest special result as the information regarding the occurrence of the latest special game state.

  Therefore, as the information on the occurrence of the most recent special gaming state, the type of the special result to be notified is selected based on the type of the most recent special result. It is possible to improve the interest of the player and the interest of the game.

  In addition, the notification means (production control device 300), as information related to the occurrence of the most recent special game state, indicates the special result to be notified based on the type of reach state that occurred in the most recent variable display game that resulted in the special result. The type is selected.

  Therefore, as the information on the occurrence of the most recent special gaming state, the type of the special result to be notified is selected based on the type of the reach state that occurred in the latest variable display game that resulted in the special result. It can be an effect, and the player's interest in the type of special result and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the notification means (production control device 300) is configured to change the reliability of notification of whether or not a special result occurs based on information related to the occurrence of the most recent special gaming state.

Here, the reliability of the notification of whether or not a special result occurs is the high possibility that the special result will occur when the notification is made.
Therefore, since the reliability of the notification of whether or not a special result is generated is changed based on the information related to the occurrence of the most recent special gaming state, it is possible to obtain a pre-reading effect that is not possible in the past, and the game for the type of special result The interests of the person and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Also, at the start of determining whether or not to generate a special result based on a random number corresponding to the start memory at the start of the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start memory means (game control device 100) When the determination means (game control device 100) and the start time determination means determine that a special result is generated, based on the determination result of the advance determination means (game control device 100) related to the start memory stored in the start storage means , Special result setting changing means (game control device 100, effect control device 300) capable of changing the type of special result to be generated.

  Accordingly, since the special result setting changing means capable of changing the type of the special result to be generated is provided based on the determination result of the pre-determining means related to the start memory stored in the start memory means, the prefetch effect is produced depending on the type of the special result to be generated. It is possible to give a notice of the type of special result that is the target of the game, and it is possible to obtain a pre-reading effect that has not existed before, and it is possible to improve the interest of the player and the interest of the game with respect to the type of special result.

  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 Game Machine 36 Start Prize 37 Ordinary Variable Prize Equipment (Start Prize)
41 display device 51 special figure 1 display 52 special figure 2 display 100 game control device (starting storage means, prior determination means, start time determination means, special result setting change means)
300 Production control device (notification means, special result setting change means)

Claims (2)

A variable display device capable of executing a variable display game in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and displayed based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening,
When the stop result mode of the variable display game is one of a plurality of types of special result modes, it is possible to generate a special game state that gives a player a predetermined game value and to generate the special game state. In the gaming machine set so that the gaming value to be given to the player differs depending on the type of special result mode ,
Based on the winning of the game ball at the starting winning opening, the right to execute the variable display game can be stored as a starting memory up to a predetermined upper limit number, and whether or not the special result mode is obtained for each starting memory Starting storage means for extracting and storing a random number for determining
Prior to the execution of the variable display game based on the start-up memory stored in the start-up storage means, a prior determination is made as to whether or not a special result mode will be obtained based on the random number corresponding to the start-up memory. A determination means;
Pre-notification means capable of executing a predetermined pre-reading effect in advance that the variable display game may become a special result mode based on the determination result of the prior determination by the prior determination means;
Based on the type of the special result mode that generated the special game state, the above-mentioned event is made after the special game state is ended from among a plurality of types of special result modes set so that the game value to be given to the player is different. Information setting means capable of setting information capable of specifying the type of special result mode to be notified by the previous notification means,
The pre-notification means executes a predetermined pre-reading effect when it is determined in advance that the type of the special result mode is the subject of the advance notice, while the type of the special result mode is not the subject of the advance notice. A game machine characterized by not executing a predetermined pre-reading effect when it is determined beforehand. It is possible to generate any one of a plurality of types of gaming states having different degrees of advantage for the player after the special gaming state is finished,
2. The number of the special result modes for generating the special gaming state is set to be larger than the number of types of the gaming state generated after the special gaming state is ended. Gaming machine.

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