JP5750652B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can notify a result of a variable display game in advance.

  Conventionally, it is configured such that a special gaming state advantageous to a player is generated when a result mode of a variable display game for variably displaying an identification symbol becomes a predetermined special result mode (when it becomes a big hit). A pachinko gaming machine is known as a gaming machine. This type of pachinko machine generally extracts a random number for determining the execution result of the variable display game based on the start winning, and stores the random number as the start memory.

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

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

JP 2003-154106 A

However, in Patent Literature 1, although the display degree of the start memory image is changed to increase the expectation from the stage before the start of the variable display game based on the corresponding start memory, the variable display based on the corresponding start memory is performed. directing the like when the game is started, such is intended to differ from the conventional gaming machine rather, did not enhance the interest of the game.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the fun of the game.

According to a representative aspect of the present invention, the variable display game includes a display device having a display unit capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area In the gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the stop result of the game is a predetermined special result, the starting winning area is the first starting winning area and the game ball cannot be won. A second start winning area that can be converted into a closed state and an open state in which a game ball can be won, and is related to execution of the variable display game based on winning of the game ball in the first start winning area Based on a first start winning storage means for extracting a random number and storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a first start storage to be the right to execute the variable display game, and based on the winning of a game ball in the second start winning area Running the display game A second start winning storage means for storing the upper limit of the predetermined number as the extracted second start memory to be executed right of the variable display game associated random number, the first start winning storage means or said second start winning storage means to, based on the random number that is stored as the first start-up storage or the second start memory, it determines advance determination execution information of the variable display game before the variable display game based on the start memory is performed and means, in accordance with the determination result of the previous article before determining means, and pre-informing means for pre-notification execution information of the variable display game executed on the basis of the first start memory or said second start memory, the first a first start memory display means for displaying a start memory display corresponding to the first starting memories stored in the 1 start winning storage means on a predetermined display unit, stored in the second start winning storage means A second start memory display means for displaying a start memory displayed on the predetermined display section corresponding to the second start memory that are stored in the first start winning storage means or said second start winning storage means Start memory display erasure means for erasing a start memory display corresponding to the start memory from the predetermined display unit when the variable display game based on the first start memory or the second start memory is started; corresponding to the start memory display erased from the predetermined display unit by the start memory display erasing means, executable startup in a specific display unit provided on the display unit a start memory related notification associated with the progression of the variable display game Storage-related notification control means, and the start-up storage-related notification control means is a variable display game based on the first start memory stored in the first start winning storage means. The first start memory related notification related to the progress and the second start memory related notification related to the progress of the variable display game based on the second start memory stored in the second start winning storage means are commonly used. It can be executed in the specific display section .

According to one embodiment of the present invention , the interest of games can be enhanced.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of game board 30 with which gaming machine 1 of a 1st embodiment of the present invention is equipped. It is a block block diagram which shows the control system centering on the game control apparatus 600 of the game machine 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block block diagram which shows the control system centering on the production | presentation control apparatus 700 of the game machine 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the first half part of the main process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the latter half part of the main process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the timer interruption process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure game process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the start port switch monitoring process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure start port switch common process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure pending | holding information determination process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main process performed by the microcomputer for main control (1stCPU) 710 of the presentation control apparatus 700 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the 1st scene control process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch command reception process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the prefetch notice aspect of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the prefetch notice allocation table of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (A) is the case where the result of the variable display game corresponding to applicable start memory is out of place, (B) is a big hit Is the case. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process during a fluctuation | variation of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the start memory digestion effect setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation selection table of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (A) is a 1st production selection table, (B) is a 2nd production selection table. It is a figure which shows an example of the selection pattern 1 in the start memory related alerting | reporting of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement common to the selection patterns 2-5 in the starting memory relevant alerting | reporting of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement of the selection pattern 2 in the starting memory relevant alerting | reporting of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement of the selection pattern 3 in the starting memory relevant alerting | reporting of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement of the selection pattern 4 in the starting memory relevant alerting | reporting of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement of the selection pattern 5 in the starting memory relevant alerting | reporting of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows another example of a display of the start memory related alerting | reporting of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart explaining the execution process of the start memory related alerting | reporting of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (A) respond | corresponds to the selection pattern 1, (B) respond | corresponds to the selection patterns 2-5. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch command reception process of the modification of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the mode of the start memory related alerting | reporting of the modification of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (A) shows a normal prefetching advance notice, (B) shows the prefetching notice by a production | presentation apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch command reception process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the normal digestion area | region control process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the normal digestion area | region of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the normal digestion area | region aspect selection table of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, (A) is a normal aspect, (B) is a big hit, (C) already has the aspect of a normal digestion area | region. It shows the case of changing (during change). It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process during a fluctuation | variation of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the normal digestion area | region fluctuation | variation start time control processing of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the normal digestion area | region mode selection table of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, (A) is at the time of a deviation variation start, (B) is the normal digestion region mode selection table at the time of a big hit variation start Indicates. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the normal digestion area | region of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch command reception process of the modification of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the ST frequency notification mode control processing of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the list of the aspect of the ST frequency notification area | region of the modification of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the ST frequency notification area aspect selection table of the modification of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, (A) is a normal aspect, (B) is the ST frequency notification area aspect selection table at the time of big hit. Indicates. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the ST frequency alerting | reporting area | region of the modification of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the list of the aspect of the normal digestion area | region of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the transfer pattern of the aspect of the normal digestion area | region of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch command reception process of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process during a fluctuation | variation of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the normal digestion area | region control process 2 of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the normal change digestion area mode selection table during probability change when the big hit is not included in the starting memory of the third embodiment of the present invention, and (A) is a case where no reach occurs, (B) Indicates a case where reach occurs. It is a figure which shows an example of the probability change normal digestion area | region selection table in case the big hit is contained in the starting memory | storage of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention, (A) is (B) ) Shows the case where a probable big hit occurs. It is a figure which shows an example of the first half of the screen transition of the start memory related alerting | reporting of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the second half of the screen transition of the starting memory relevant alerting | reporting of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch command reception process of the 1st modification of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the normal digestion area | region control process 3 of the 1st modification of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the normal digestion area | region and the prefetch notice in the 2nd modification of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention, (A) is the aspect of a normal digestion area | region, (B) is the aspect of a prefetch notice. is there. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect which combined the normal digestion area | region and the prefetch notice in the 2nd modification of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the normal digestion area | region and the prefetch notice in the 3rd modification of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention, (A) is the aspect of a normal digestion area | region, (B) is the aspect of a prefetch notice. is there.

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

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

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

  A game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is disposed on the front frame 5, and a glass frame 6 having a cover glass 6 a that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached. The front frame 5 and the glass frame 6 can be opened individually. For example, only the glass frame 6 can be opened to access the game area 31 (see FIG. 2) of the game board 30. Further, by opening the front frame 5 in a state where the glass frame 6 is not opened, it is possible to access a game control device 600 (see FIG. 3) or the like disposed on the back side of the game board 30.

  A decorative member 7 is disposed around the cover glass 6 a of the glass frame 6. A frame decoration device 21 (see FIG. 4) configured by LEDs or the like is accommodated inside the decoration member 7, and the light emission state of the decoration member 7 can be adjusted by controlling the frame decoration device 21.

  An illumination unit 8 is disposed above the glass frame 6, and a movable illumination 9 is disposed on the left and right sides of the illumination unit 8. The illumination unit 8 accommodates an illumination member such as an LED inside, and performs a light emission effect according to the gaming state. The movable illumination 9 includes an illumination member such as an LED, and a frame effect device 22 (see FIG. 4) that includes an illumination drive motor that drives the illumination member. The frame effect device 22 of the movable illumination 9 is controlled so as to drive, for example, rotationally drive the illumination member according to the gaming state. In addition, the illumination member arrange | positioned inside the illumination unit 8 and the movable illumination 9 also comprises some frame decoration apparatuses 21 (refer FIG. 4).

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

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

  Abnormalities occurring in the gaming machine 1 include failure of the gaming machine 1 and implementation of fraud. The illegal act includes, for example, an act of illegally manipulating the trajectory of the launched game ball with a magnet or an act of vibrating the gaming machine 1. These fraudulent acts are detected by detecting magnetism with the magnetic sensor switch 23 (see FIG. 3) or detecting vibration with the vibration sensor switch 24 (see FIG. 3).

  Further, the act of opening the open / close frame 4 illegally is also included in the illegal act. The open / closed state of the front frame 5 is detected by a front frame open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 3), and the open / closed state of the glass frame 6 is detected by a glass frame open detection switch 26 (see FIG. 3).

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

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

  The upper plate unit 11 is provided with an effect button 17 for receiving an operation input from a player on the front side of the upper plate 11a. When the player operates the effect button 17, it is possible to perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game on the variable display device (display device) 35 (see FIG. 2). The effect pattern (effect mode) can be changed. The fluctuation display game includes a special figure fluctuation display game and a general figure fluctuation display game (a general figure game, a specific fluctuation display game). Shall be pointed to.

  The normal gaming state (normal state) is a gaming state in which a specific gaming state has not occurred. The specific gaming state is, for example, a probability variation state (high probability state) with a high probability that the result of the variable display game will be a big hit, a short time state capable of improving the number of executions per unit time of the variable display game, a big hit game State (special game state) and the like. Further, the normal gaming state is also referred to as a low probability state corresponding to the high probability state.

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

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming board 30 provided in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The game board 30 includes a flat game board main body 32 (made of wood or synthetic resin) serving as a mounting base for various members, and a substantially circular game area surrounded by a guide rail 33 on the front surface of the game board main body 32. 31. A front component (side case) is attached to the front surface of the game board main body 32 and outside the guide rail 33. Further, the front right component of the lower right side of the game area 31 is covered with a black transparent certificate plate at the center of the front surface. A game ball is fired from a hitting ball launching device in a game area 31 surrounded by the guide rail 33 to play a game. The game area 31 is provided with a windmill 45 as a batting direction changing member, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like, while the shot gaming ball changes the rolling direction by these hitting direction changing members. The game area 31 flows down.

  A center case 34 that forms a window portion serving as a display area of the variable display game is attached to the approximate center of the game area 31. Arranged behind the window formed in the center case 34 is a variable display device (display device) 35 as an effect display device capable of executing an effect of a variable display game for variable display (variable display) of a plurality of identification information. Has been. The variable display device 35 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, and is arranged so that display contents can be visually recognized from the front side of the game board 30 through the window portion of the center case 34. Note that the variable display device 35 is not limited to a device including a liquid crystal display, and may include a display such as an EL or a CRT.

  A plurality of variable display areas are provided in an area (display area) where an image of the display screen can be displayed, and identification information (special symbol) and a character that produces a variable display game are displayed in each variable display area. . In addition, an image (for example, jackpot display, fanfare display, ending display, etc.) based on the progress of the game is displayed on the display screen.

  On the right side of the center case 34 in the game area 31, a movable accessory (direction device) 70 is provided. The movable accessory 70 has a shape resembling a handgun, and is attached to the attachment base 71 by an attachment portion 72 provided at a portion corresponding to a grip. The movable accessory 70 is configured to be rotatable around the attachment portion 72. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, an effect of rotating a bullet toward the center case when a predetermined effect is executed by a motor (not shown) is executed. Moreover, the light-emitting device 74 (refer FIG. 4) is provided in the inside of the movable accessory 70, and light-emits a predetermined color according to an effect aspect. Detailed operation of the movable accessory 70 will be described later.

  On the left side of the center case 34 in the game area 31, a normal symbol start gate (common figure start gate, predetermined area) 36 is provided. A gate switch (SW) 603 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 36 is provided inside the general diagram start gate 36. Then, when the game ball that has been driven into the game area 31 passes through the general chart start gate 36 (a predetermined condition is established), a general map display game (specific variation display game) is executed.

  Further, three general winning holes 40 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 34, and one general winning opening 40 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 34. In addition, winning of a game ball in the general winning opening 40 is detected by winning opening switches (SW) 604a to 604m (see FIG. 3) provided in the general winning opening 40.

  Also, below the center case 34 is provided a first start winning opening (first starting winning area, start opening 1) 37a for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game, and a reverse "Ha" And a pair of opening / closing members 37c that are converted into a state in which game balls can easily flow in, and a second start winning opening (second start winning area, start opening 2) 37b is disposed therein. . And when a game ball wins the 1st start winning opening 37a or the 2nd starting winning opening 37b, a special figure change display game is performed as an auxiliary game. That is, the starting condition for starting the special figure changing display game is that the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a or the second starting winning opening 37b, and the first start winning opening 37a and the second start winning opening 37a. The winning opening 37b forms a variable starting winning device that generates the starting condition.

  The pair of opening / closing members 37c of the second start winning opening 37b always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the first start winning opening 37a is provided above the second starting winning opening 37b, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state.

  Then, when the result of the normal map change display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the second start is performed by opening a reverse “C” shape by the general electric solenoid 27 (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. The game ball is configured to be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which the game ball easily flows into the winning opening 37b.

  Furthermore, below the second start winning opening 37b in the game area 31, an attacker-type opening / closing door that can be opened by turning the upper end side to the front side by a large winning opening solenoid 28 (see FIG. 3). A special variable winning device 41 having a large winning opening 41a is provided. The special variation winning device 41 converts the state where the big prize opening is closed (blocking state unfavorable for the player) from the closed state (a state advantageous to the player, a special gaming state) according to the result of the special figure variation display game. A predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player by facilitating the inflow of the game ball into the big prize opening. In addition, a count switch 605 (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is provided inside the special winning opening (winning area).

  When a game ball wins the general winning port 40, the first starting winning port 37a, the second starting winning port 37b, and the special winning port of the special variable winning device 41, the payout control device 640 (see FIG. 3) wins the winning prize. Control is performed so that the number of prize balls corresponding to the type of mouth is discharged from the dispensing device to the upper plate 11 a or the lower plate 14 of the front frame 5. Further, below the special variable winning device 41, an out port 42 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port or the like is provided.

  In addition, on the outside of the game area 31 (for example, the lower right portion of the game board 30), the special figure fluctuation display game (first special figure fluctuation display game, second special figure fluctuation display game) in the fluctuation display device 35, and the general game There is provided a collective display device 50 for executing a universal figure display game triggered by a winning at the figure start gate 36. Further, the collective display device 50 is provided with a display unit for displaying information such as the current gaming state.

  The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display unit) 51 and a second special figure fluctuation display unit (figure display unit) (figure display game) composed of a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) or the like. Special display 2 display) 52, a general display change display game change display section (common display display) 53, and a memory display section for informing the start memory number of each variable display game, which is also composed of LED lamps ( Special figure 1 hold indicator 54, special figure 2 hold indicator 55, universal figure hold indicator 56).

  Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs and a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) 57 that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and lights up when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of a short time state. A second gaming state display unit (second gaming state indicator) 60, an error indicator 58 for displaying an error in which the probability state of the jackpot is a high probability state when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and the number of rounds in the case of the jackpot A round display unit 59 for displaying (the number of times the opening / closing door 41a of the special variable prize winning device 41 is opened and closed) is provided.

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 is 7 segments during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being executed in the fluctuation display device 35. By flickering the segments of the type indicator, the variable display is performed to switch the special identification information (special drawing, special symbol) every predetermined time.

  When the variation time determined at the start of the variation display of the special identification information has elapsed, the variation display is stopped at the special identification information corresponding to the result of the variation display game, and the special figure 1 display 51 or special figure is displayed. 2 The special figure fluctuation display game on the display 52 is ended.

  The normal display 53 blinks the lamp during the change and displays that it is changing (specific identification information is displayed in a variable manner). When the game result is “out of”, for example, the lamp is turned off, and when the game result is “hit”, the lamp is turned on to display the game result.

  The special figure 1 hold indicator 54 has an unsettled start memory number (= hold number, special figure) among the start memories generated by winning the first start winning opening 37a, which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 indicator 51. 1 hold number) is displayed. Specifically, four LED lamps are provided. When the number of holding is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the number of holding is “1”, only lamp 1 is turned on. Further, when the number of holdings is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on, when the number of holdings is “3”, the lamps 1, 2 and 3 are turned on, and when the number of holdings is “4”, 4 is set. All the lamps 1 to 4 are turned on.

  The special figure 2 hold display 55 is an unsettled start memory number (= holding number, special figure) among the start memories generated by winning the second start winning opening 37b which is the variation start condition of the special figure 2 display 52. 2) is displayed in the same manner as the special figure 1 hold indicator 54.

  The general map hold display 56 displays the general map start memory number (= the general map hold number) which is the variation start condition of the general map display 53. For example, when two LED lamps are provided, lamps 1 and 2 are turned off when the number of reserved drawings is “0”, and only lamp 1 is turned on when the number of reserved drawings is “1”. . In addition, when the number of reserved maps is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on. When the number of reserved maps is “3”, the lamp 1 is blinked and the lamp 2 is turned on. When “4”, lamps 1 and 2 are made to blink.

  For example, the first gaming state indicator 57 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the big hit has occurred. For example, the second gaming state indicator 60 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the time-short state occurs.

  The error indicator 58 turns off the lamp when the jackpot probability state is low when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, for example, and when the jackpot probability state is high when the gaming machine 1 is turned on. Turns on the lamp.

  For example, the round display unit 59 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds (2 rounds or 15 rounds) when the big hit occurs. The round display unit 59 may be configured by a 7 segment type display.

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

  Here, the flow of the game in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention and the details of the fluctuation display game (the normal figure fluctuation display game, the special figure fluctuation display game) will be described.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a hitting ball launcher (not shown) toward the game area 31. The launched game balls flow down the game area 31 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills 45 arranged at various places in the game area 31, and the normal start gate 36, general prize opening 40, the first start winning port 37a, the second starting winning port 37b or the special variable winning device 41 is won or it flows into the out port 42 provided at the lowermost part of the game area 31 and is discharged from the game area 31. When a game ball wins the general winning port 40, the first starting winning port 37a, the second starting winning port 37b, or the special variable winning device 41, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning port that is won is controlled to be paid out. From the dispensing unit controlled by the device 640, the front frame 5 is discharged to the upper plate 11 a or the lower plate 14.

  As described above, a gate switch 603 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 36 is provided in the general diagram start gate 36. The usual start gate 36 is, for example, a non-contact type switch. When the game ball that has been driven into the game area 31 passes through the usual figure start gate 36, it is detected by the gate switch 603, and the usual figure change display game is executed.

  In addition, a state in which the normal map change display game cannot be started, for example, when the normal map change display game has already been performed and the normal map change display game has not ended, or the result of the normal map change display game is a hit. When the second start winning opening 37b is converted to the open state, when the game ball passes through the ordinary start gate 36, the ordinary start memory number is added (+1) if the number is less than the upper limit of the ordinary start memory number. ) And one ordinary start memory is stored. The number of the general map start memory is displayed on the general map hold display 56 of the collective display device 50.

  In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination (predetermined random number, normal figure random number value) for determining the hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored. When the random number value for use coincides with the determination value, the specific variation display game is won and a specific result mode (specific result) is derived. Details of the random number value for hit determination will be described later.

  The usual map change display game is executed by a change display unit (common figure display) 53 provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator 53 is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (general-purpose symbols, normal symbols) when the LED is lit, and indicating misalignment when the LED is not lit. Information variation is displayed, and after a predetermined variation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result.

  Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, and this may be configured to be displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stoppage result of the usual figure change display game becomes a specific result, the pair of opening and closing members 37c of the second start winning prize opening 37b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes an open state. This makes it easier for a game ball to win the second start winning opening 37b, and the number of times the second special figure variation display game is executed increases.

  When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the universal chart start gate 36 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal chart display unit 53 stops in the hit state and enters the hit state. At this time, the second start winning opening 37b is in a state where the open / close member 37c is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in power solenoid 27 (see FIG. 3). And the winning of the game ball into the second start winning opening 37b is allowed.

  A winning ball to the first starting winning port 37a and a winning ball to the second starting winning port 37b are respectively provided with a first starting port switch 601 (see FIG. 3) and a second starting port switch 602 (FIG. 3). ). The game balls won in the first start winning opening 37a are detected as start winning balls in the first special figure variation display game, and are stored in a limit of four, and the game balls won in the second start winning opening 37b Detected as the start winning ball of the 2 special figure variation display game, and stored up to 4 balls.

  In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in a special figure memory in the game control device 600 (see FIG. 3). Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start winning memory (start memory) for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of 4 times). The number of the special figure start winning memory is displayed on the start display number storage display unit (the special figure 1 hold display 54 and the special figure 2 hold display 55) of the collective display device 50, and Also displayed on the fluctuation display device 35 of the center case 34. Thus, the game control device 600 functions as a start winning storage means for storing and storing the start memory.

  The game control device 600 is configured to display a special figure indicator (variable display device, special figure 1 display 51 or special figure 2) based on a winning in the first starting prize opening 37a or the second starting prize opening 37b or each start memory. A first special figure fluctuation display game or a second special figure fluctuation display game is played on the display 52).

  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 in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are variably displayed corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game on the fluctuation display device 35 is executed. It has become.

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

  Further, when the first start winning opening 37a or the second starting winning opening 37b is won at a predetermined timing (specifically, when the winning random number at the time of winning detection is a winning value) As a result of the variable display game, a specific result mode (special result mode) is derived from the display symbols, and a big hit state (special game state) is obtained. Correspondingly, the display mode of the variable display device 35 is also a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers in the flat order such as “7, 7, 7”).

  At this time, the special variable prize winning device 41 is in a closed state (player) in which the big prize opening does not accept a game ball for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) by energizing the big prize solenoid 28 (see FIG. 3). From an unfavorable state) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball can be easily received. In other words, since the big prize opening provided in the special variable prize winning device 41 opens widely until a predetermined time or a predetermined number of game balls wins, a privilege that a player can acquire many game balls during this period is given. Is done.

  The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display game is not executed simultaneously. Also, with respect to the decorative special figure fluctuation display game in the fluctuation display device 35, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game may be executed in different display devices or in different display areas. However, it may be executed in the same display device or display area. In this case, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game is not executed simultaneously.

  In addition, the first start winning opening 37a (the second starting winning opening 37b) can be started in a state where the first special figure changing display game (second special figure changing display game) can be started and the start memory number is zero. When the game ball wins, the start memory (special drawing start memory) is stored as the start right is generated. At this time, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is immediately started based on the start memory. At this time, the start memory number is decremented by one. The The start memory for executing the first special figure variation display game is referred to as a first special figure start memory, and the start memory for executing the second special figure variation display game is referred to as a second special figure start memory.

  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 special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation is performed. If the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a (second start winning opening 37b) in a state where the display game is not finished or in a special gaming state, the start memory number is less than the upper limit number. The start memory number is incremented by 1, and 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 first start port switch 601 in the first start winning port 37a, the second start port switch 602 in the second start winning port 37b, the gate switch 603, and the winning port switch are not particularly limited. 604a to 604n, the count switch 605 includes a magnetic detection coil, and a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Is used). A micro switch having a mechanical contact can be used as the front frame open detection switch 25 on the front frame 5 or the glass frame open detection switch 26 provided on the glass frame 6.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the game control device 600 and the effect control device 700 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  FIG. 3 is a block configuration diagram showing a control system centering on the game control device 600 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a block configuration diagram showing a control system centering on the effect control device 700 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  A game control device 600 shown in FIG. 3 is a main control device (main board) that comprehensively controls games in the gaming machine 1. A power supply device 800, a payout control device 640, and an effect control device 700 are connected to the game control device 600. The game control device 600 transmits a control signal (command) to the payout control device 640 and the effect control device 700 to instruct execution of various processes. Furthermore, the game control device 600 is connected to various switches, solenoids to be controlled, and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The count switch 605 is a switch for detecting that a game ball has won a big winning opening. When a winning game ball is detected by the count switch 605, the number of winning game balls is counted, and the counted number of gaming balls is stored in a memory provided in the game control device 600.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, power supply device 800 is configured separately from game control device 600, but backup power supply unit 820 and control signal generation unit 830 are integrated on a separate board or game control device 600, that is, You may comprise so that it may provide on a main board | substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 600 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 820 and the control signal generation unit 830 are provided on a board different from the power supply device 800 or the main board as in the embodiment. By providing, it can remove from the object of replacement | exchange and can aim at cost reduction.

  The backup power supply unit 820 is a power supply for backing up game data stored in the RAM 611c of the game microcomputer 611. The backup power supply unit 820 can be configured with one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor.

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

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

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

  The effect control device 700 shown in FIG. 4 controls the video under the control of the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 710 composed of an amusement chip (IC) and the main control microcomputer 710 in the same manner as the game microcomputer 611 of the game control device 600. A video control processor (2ndCPU) 720 that performs the above and a VDP (Video Display Processor) that performs image processing for video display on the variable display device 35 (see FIG. 2) according to commands and data from the video control microcomputer 720 730, and a sound source LSI 705 for reproducing various melody and sound effects from the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control device 700 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 741 that controls a panel decoration device 760 including LEDs and the like provided on the center case 34 and the game board 30, and a frame decoration device 21 that includes LEDs and the like provided on the front frame 5 and the like. Frame decoration LED control circuit 742 for controlling the display, board effect motor / SOL for controlling the board effect device 770 including the electric accessory and the decoration member 7 etc. that enhance the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the variable display device 35 Solenoid) control circuit 743, and a frame effect motor control circuit 744 for driving and controlling the frame effect device 22 including an illumination drive motor for the movable illumination 9 and the like are provided. These control circuits (741 to 744) are connected to a main control microcomputer 710 via an address / data bus 740.

  The board effect device 770 includes a movable accessory 70. The movable accessory 70 includes a decorative portion 73, a light emitting device (light emission source) 74 such as an LED, and a drive mechanism (drive source) 75 for rotating the movable accessory 70 around the attachment portion 72. At this time, the decorative portion 73 is made of a transparent or translucent member, and the light emitting device 74 is controlled to emit light with a designated color.

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

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

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

  As described above, the effect control device 700 functions as effect control means for performing effect control based on the command transmitted from the game control device 600, and the display control means for controlling the display content displayed on the variable display device 35. And a function as sound output control means for outputting sound effects and the like from the speaker 10.

  The above is the configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Next, specific control by the game control device 600 will be described.

[Main processing (game control device)]
First, the main process will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the first half of the main processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the latter half of the main processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value at the time of power-off (the result of step A1016 is “Y”), the game control device 600 has executed the power failure processing normally, Processing for restoring the previous state is executed (step A1017 to step A1023 in FIG. 6). First, an area in the RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment) in which information for determining whether or not the information at the time of a power failure has been normally stored is cleared (initialized). Specifically, all the power outage inspection areas are cleared (step A1017), and the area where the checksum is stored is cleared (step A1018). Further, an area for storing error-related information and information for monitoring fraud is reset (step A1019).

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

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

  Further, the game control device 600 transmits a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 700 (step A1023). The special figure game process number is a number indicating the state of the special figure game, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RWM when a power failure occurs. In this way, by transmitting the power failure recovery command corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 700, the game can be resumed in a state as close as possible to before the power failure occurs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Timer interrupt processing (game control device)]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of timer interrupt processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Subsequently, the game control apparatus 600 performs a general game process for performing a process related to the general map variable display game (step A1109).

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

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

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

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

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, the details of the special game process (step A1108) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special game process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the game process number is “2” (the result of step A1208 is “2”), the game control apparatus 600 executes a special figure display process (step A1211). In the special figure display process, if the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command setting according to the type of the big hit, the fanfare time corresponding to the big winning opening opening pattern of each big hit, Information necessary for performing fanfare / interval processing is set.

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

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

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

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

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

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 prepares a table for controlling the variation of symbols in the collective display device 50 (special display 1 display 51) (step A1216). Subsequently, a symbol variation control process related to the collective display device 50 (special display 1 display 51) is executed (step A1217).

  Further, the game control device 600 prepares a table for controlling the variation of symbols in the collective display device 50 (special figure 2 display 52) (step A1218). Subsequently, the symbol variation control process related to the collective display device 50 (special figure 2 display 52) is executed (step A1219).

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the start port switch monitoring process in the special figure game process described above will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the start port switch monitoring process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, details of the special figure start port switch common process (step A1303, step A1310) in the start port switch monitoring process described above will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure start port switch common process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, when the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit value (the result of step A1410 is “N”), the game control device 600 prepares a decorative special figure hold number command (overflow command) (step A1432). A setting process is executed (step A1433).

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

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A1423) in the special figure start port switch common process (FIG. 10) described above will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of special figure hold information determination processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The control in the game control device 600 has been described above. Next, control by the effect control device 700 will be described.

[1st CPU main processing (production control device)]
Next, details of the main process executed by the effect control device 700 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of main processing executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 710 of the presentation control device 700 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  When the execution of the main process is started, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 710 first prohibits interruption (step B1001). Next, the RAM 711 as a work area is cleared to 0 (step B1002), and CPU initialization processing is executed (step B1003). Thereafter, initial values necessary for executing various processes are set in the RAM 711 (step B1004), and a random number initialization process is executed (step B1005).

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 activates various interrupt timers for generating an interrupt at a predetermined timing (for example, 1 millisecond) (step B1006) and permits the interrupt (step B1007). When the interrupt is permitted, a command reception interrupt process for receiving a command transmitted from the game control device 600 is executable.

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

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

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

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a 1st scene control process for controlling a scene (display content) to be displayed on the variable display device 35 based on the control command analyzed in the game control command analysis process (step B1010). (Step B1012). In the 1st scene control process, the display contents of the screen are controlled in an integrated manner. Also included is a pre-reading notice control process for informing in advance that a variable display game with a high expectation level of jackpot is executed. The first scene control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a sound control process for controlling sound output from the speaker 10 (step B1015). Further, a decoration control process for controlling a decoration device such as an LED (board decoration device 10d, frame decoration device 21) is executed (step B1016), and further, an electric accessory driven by a motor and a solenoid, a movable illumination 9, etc. A motor / SOL control process for controlling the effect device (board effect device 10f, frame effect device 22) is executed (step B1017).

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

[1st scene control processing]
Next, details of the 1st scene control process (step B1012) in the 1st main process described above will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the 1st scene control process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in the testing mode (step B1101). In the case of the in-test mode (the result of step B1101 is “Y”), it is not necessary to actually perform the production control, and the 1st scene control process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a prefetch command reception process (step B1119). The pre-read command receiving process is a process of setting a hold display effect or the like based on a pre-design symbol command or the like. The prefetch command receiving process is a process of receiving a prefetch command (preliminary effect design command, prior effect change command) and setting a hold display effect or the like based on the received command. Note that the prefetch command and the pre-determination command indicate the same command.

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

[Read-ahead command reception processing]
Next, details of the prefetch command reception process (step B1119) in the first scene control process described above will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of prefetch command reception processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 confirms the existence of a start memory waiting for reception of a prior determination command (prefetch command) (step B1401), and determines whether or not the corresponding start memory exists (step B1402). If there is no corresponding start-up memory (the result of step B1402 is “N”), this process ends.

  On the other hand, if the corresponding start-up memory exists (the result of step B1402 is “Y”), main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not a prior determination command has been received (step B1403). If a prior determination command has not been received (the result of step B1403 is “N”), this process ends.

  When the main control microcomputer 710 receives a prior determination command (the result of step B1403 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 saves the content of the received prior determination command in the corresponding start storage area (step B1404).

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 acquires the symbol information of the startup memory from the startup opening winning symbol command that has been received (step B1405). Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the variable display game corresponding to the start memory is out of order (step B1406).

  When the result of the variation display game is out of place (the result of step B1406 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 sets the outlook prefetching notice allocation table 1 as a table for allocating the pre-effects ( Step B1407). On the other hand, if the result of the variable display game is not out of sync, that is, if it is a big hit (the result of step B1406 is “N”), the big-ahead prefetch notice allocation table 2 is set (step B1408). The prefetch notice allocation table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 acquires the reach system information of the start memory from the start opening winning effect command that has already been received (step B1409). Further, a prefetch notice mode is selected from the table and reach system information set in the process of step B1407 or step B1408 (step B1410). Finally, it sets so that the selected prior production aspect may be displayed on the selected starting storage area (step B1411). The prefetch notice mode will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Pre-reading notice]
Here, the aspect of the prefetch notice will be described. In the look-ahead notice of the first embodiment of the present invention, the mode of the start memory display displayed on the variable display device 35 is changed. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a prefetch notice mode according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the prefetching notice mode is the first prefetching notice, the second prefetching notice, and the third prefetching notice according to the reliability (expectation) of the variable display game executed based on the corresponding start memory. The following three types are defined. Specifically, the reliability (expected degree) is set to increase in the order of the first prefetch notice, the second prefetch notice, and the third prefetch notice.

  In addition, the color of the start memory display is different in each pre-reading notice mode. In addition to the colors stored in the start memory, the shape may be changed or blinked.

  The control of the start memory display is executed by the effect control device 700, and the effect control device 700 controls the start memory display mode so as to suggest the expectation level (reliability) of the special figure variation display game. It functions as a display means.

  Next, the prefetch notice allocation (selection) table will be described. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of the prefetching notice allocation table according to the first embodiment of this invention. (A) is a case where the result of the variable display game corresponding to the corresponding start memory is out of place, and (B) is a case of a big hit.

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

[Fluctuation processing]
Next, details of the changing process (step B1111) in the first scene control process described above will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the changing process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

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

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

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 sets a movable body request (step B1203). That is, the operation mode of the movable illumination 9 and the electric accessory is set according to the contents of the production.

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

  Thereafter, the main control microcomputer 710 executes start-up memory digestion effect setting processing (step B1205). The start memory digestion effect setting process is a process for controlling the execution of a prior effect (prefetching effect, prefetching notice) linked with the movable accessory 70. Details of the start memory digestion effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes random number seed initialization processing (step B1206). The random number seed initialization process is a process for initializing a random number seed used for determining the contents of the production.

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 sets a scene sequence table corresponding to the set variation pattern (step B1207).

  Furthermore, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a variation time setting process for setting the variation time (step B1208), and clears the effect request flag (step B1209). Thereafter, the changing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the effect request flag is not set (the result of step B1201 is “N”), main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not to change the display effect state by the update timer. Specifically, first, it is determined whether the update timer is 0, that is, whether the time is up (step B1211).

  When the update timer expires (the result of step B1211 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 sets the next scene data set in the scene sequence table (step B1212). Thereafter, the changing process is terminated.

[Starting memory digestion effect setting processing]
Subsequently, the details of the start memory digestion effect setting process (step B1205) in the above-described changing process will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of start memory digestion effect setting processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. In the start memory digestion effect setting process, control for executing a pre-reading notice (preliminary effect) in conjunction with the accessory is performed.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 confirms whether or not the third prefetch notice is being executed on the start memory display corresponding to the start memory to be digested (step B1501), and whether or not the third prefetch notice is being executed. Is determined (step B1502).

  When the third pre-reading notice is not being executed in the start memory display corresponding to the start memory to be digested (the result of Step B1502 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 displays the variation information corresponding to the start memory to be digested. Confirmation (step B1503). Then, it is determined whether or not the variation information is a big hit variation (step B1504).

  When the big hit fluctuation is not executed (the result of Step B1504 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 selects the first effect as a table for selecting the mode of the start memory digest effect (start memory related notification). A table is set (step B1505).

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer 710 performs the third prefetching notice with a relatively high reliability (the result of step B1502 is “Y”), or when the big hit fluctuation is executed (in step B1504). If the result is “Y”), the second effect selection table is set (step B1506).

  The first effect selection table and the second effect selection table execute the start memory digest effect (start memory related notification) in the normal digest region (specific display unit) or the feature digest region (movable accessory, effect device) ) Is a table for selecting whether to execute. As will be described later, the second effect selection table is configured such that an effect with higher reliability is more easily executed than the first effect selection table. Specific examples of the first effect selection table and the second effect selection table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Finally, the main control microcomputer 710 selects a start-up memory digesting effect mode based on the set table (step B1507). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

[Direction selection table]
FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an effect selection table according to the first embodiment of this invention. (A) is a 1st effect selection table, (B) is a 2nd effect selection table.

  As described above, the first effect selection table shown in (A) is selected when the third look-ahead advance notice is not executed and there is no big hit fluctuation. That is, since the selection is made when the expectation level of the variable display game is small, the selection pattern 1 in which the start memory is not digested with the accessory is selected with a probability of 70%, and the second effect selection table shown in FIG. It is configured such that an effect with a higher expectation (reliability) is less likely to be executed than when is set.

  Furthermore, the accessory is not activated (only the rotation is performed without performing the effect of firing the bullet), and the selection pattern 2 in which the start memory is digested in the accessory digestion area, the accessory performs the first action, The selection pattern 3 in which the start memory is digested in the accessory digestion area and the selection pattern 4 in which the accessory performs the second operation and the start memory is digested in the accessory digestion area are executed. The selection rate of each selection pattern is 15%, 10%, and 5%.

  As described above, the second effect selection table shown in (B) is selected when the third look-ahead notice with a high expectation level that is a big hit is being executed or when the big hit change is executed. That is, it is selected when it is informed that the expectation degree that the variable display game will be a big hit is high, and when it is determined that the big win will be decided, it is expected compared with the first effect selection table. High-level production is easy to be executed.

  Specifically, the selection rate of the selection pattern 1 in which the start memory is digested in the normal digestion region is 15%, and the selection pattern 2 to 5 in which the start memory is digested in the accessory digestion region is 85%. ing. In addition, in the second effect selection table, it is possible to select the selection pattern 5 having a very high expectation level for a big hit. Specific examples of the normal digestion region and the accessory digestion region corresponding to each selection pattern will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Specific example of start memory related notification]
FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of the selection pattern 1 in the startup storage related notification according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In FIG. 20, the display unit 35 a and the movable accessory (effect device) 70 of the variable display device 35 are shown. The display unit 35a includes a first start memory display area (predetermined display part) 81, a second start memory display area (predetermined display part) 82, a normal digestion area (specific display part) 83, and an identification symbol display area 85. Is displayed. The movable accessory (production device) 70 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The first start memory display area 81 is an area for displaying a (first) start memory generated by winning a game ball in the first start winning opening 37a. Similarly, the second start memory display area 82 is an area for displaying the (second) start memory generated by winning a game ball in the second start winning opening 37b.

  The normal digestion region 83 is a start memory digest effect (start memory related notification) corresponding to the start memory displayed on a predetermined display (first start memory display region 81, second start memory display region 82) being digested. Is a specific display unit. Specifically, the display mode is switched according to the degree of expectation for the result of the variable display game, for example, displayed in a color different from the start memory display or changed to a specific shape (item, character, etc.). In the identification symbol display area 85, identification information (symbol) in the variable display game is displayed.

  When the start memory is digested, the start memory display to be digested is erased from the predetermined display (first start memory display area 81 or second start memory display area 82), and in the normal digest area 83 Alternatively, the start memory digestion effect (start memory related notification) is executed by the movable accessory. In this way, the effect control device 700 functions as a start memory display unit and also functions as a start memory display erase unit that erases the start memory display from the start memory display area. In addition, the production control device 700 functions as a specific display unit control unit that controls the mode of the specific table work, and serves as a start memory related notification control unit that controls the entire start memory related notification.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating operations common to the selection patterns 2 to 5 in the startup storage related notification according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the start memory related notification by the selection patterns 2 to 5, when the start memory is digested, the fluctuation of the identification symbol (identification information) is performed, and the effect is executed by the movable accessory 70, and then the change is started. . That is, in the start memory related notification by the movable accessory 70, control is performed so that the fluctuation of the identification symbol is performed before normal fluctuation display is performed, and the effect control device 700 functions as identification information control means.

  In the production by the movable accessory 70, regardless of whether or not the movable accessory 70 operates, when the target start memory is consumed, the light emitting device 74 provided in the movable accessory 70 supports the hold display. Emits light with the selected color. At this time, light may be emitted with a color indicating that the degree of expectation is higher than the color of the start-up storage display.

  Further, a light emitting member such as an LED may be disposed between the display unit 35a and the movable accessory 70 so that the start memory to be digested is guided to the movable accessory 70. In addition, as in the case of a squib, an effect may be performed in which the LEDs are sequentially turned on (and turned off) toward the movable accessory 70 to move the start-up memory.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an operation of the selection pattern 2 in the startup storage related notification according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the selection pattern 2, after the light emitting device 74 of the movable accessory 70 simulating a pistol continues to emit light, the movable accessory 70 is rotated in the direction of the display unit 35a to display a bullet by an image and fire the bullet. The display effect to be performed is executed. At this time, an effect that becomes an empty cannon is executed without firing a bullet. Therefore, the selection pattern 2 has a lower expectation than the effects of the selection patterns 3 to 5 in which the effect of firing bullets is executed.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an operation of the selection pattern 3 in the startup storage related notification according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the selection pattern 3, the movable accessory 70 imitating a handgun is rotated in the direction of the display unit 35a, and an effect in which a normal bullet is fired is executed. At this time, the light emission by the light emitting device 74 is continued. In addition, when a bullet is fired, a sound is output from the speaker 10 and glass smoke (smoke generated when a bullet is fired) is displayed on the display unit 35a. At this time, it is possible to enhance the interest by displaying the smoke smoke in a three-dimensional manner and determining the three-dimensional depth based on the distance between the movable accessory and the surface of the display unit 35a.

  In addition, after the bullet is fired, an effect indicating a reaction may be executed and rotated in a direction opposite to the display unit 35a to return to the original firing position, or gradually returned to the firing position. It may be.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an operation of the selection pattern 4 in the startup memory related notification according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the selection pattern 4, as in the selection pattern 3, the movable accessory 70 simulating a handgun is rotated in the direction of the display unit 35 a, and an effect that a bullet is fired continuously is executed. At this time, the number of bullets fired may be changed according to the degree of expectation, and the player may recognize the number of bullets loaded. Moreover, you may make it make the light emission by the light-emitting device 74 blink so that it may synchronize with discharge of a bullet. Further, the sound is output from the speaker 10 in accordance with the number of bullets to be fired, and the number of glass smoke is also matched with the number of bullets to be fired. In addition, the production showing the reaction is similarly executed for the number of bullets fired.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an operation of the selection pattern 5 in the startup storage related notification according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the selection pattern 5, as in the selection pattern 3, the movable accessory 70 simulating a handgun rotates in the direction of the display unit 35 a and the effect that the bullets are fired continuously is executed. An effect of increasing is executed. Further, the firing sound may be increased more than usual (for example, in the case of the selection pattern 2) when the bullet is fired, or the amount of light emitted by the light emitting device 74 may be increased. Furthermore, when the glass smoke is displayed in a large size and is displayed three-dimensionally, the glass smoke may be displayed in front of the accessory. In addition, an effect showing a large reaction compared to the case of the selection pattern 2 is executed.

  Further, the lighting by the light emitting device 74 provided in the movable accessory 70 may be continued until the variable display game ends. Further, when the fluctuation display being executed is a pseudo continuous fluctuation, a bullet may be fired each time the fluctuation is started. Alternatively, the emission color may be changed each time a bullet is fired.

  The above is the aspect of the start memory related notification according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Furthermore, another display example of the start memory related notification described above will be described. FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating another display example of the startup storage related notification according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  (A) is an example in which the start memory related notification is performed in both the normal digestion region 83 and the movable accessory 70. When the start memory is digested, the start memory related notification in the normal digestion region 83 and the start memory related notification by the movable accessory 70 are executed in parallel. In this way, in addition to the start memory related notification by the movable accessory (effect device), by generating a notice effect by changing the display mode of the normal digest area (specific display unit) 83, the start memory is digested from the start memory generation. It is possible to make a wide variety of productions up to and enhance the interest.

  At this time, the start memory related notification in the normal digestion region 83 and the start memory related notification by the movable accessory 70 may be executed in association with each other. For example, an effect of firing a bullet toward the normal digestion region 83 may be executed, and an effect that would be a big hit if hit.

  (B) is an example in which the normal digestion region 83 and the movable accessory 70 perform the start memory related notification in conjunction with each other. When the start memory is digested, first, the start memory related notification in the normal digestion region 83 is executed, and thereafter (or simultaneously) the start memory related notification by the movable accessory 70 is executed in the normal digestion region 83. To do. Then, the start memory related notification by the movable accessory 70 is executed.

  (C), when the start memory related notification by the movable accessory 70 is executed, the movable accessory 70 moves to the front surface of the display unit 35a, and the identification information and a part of the normal digestion region 83 are hidden or difficult to see. Control to At this time, the movable accessory 70 may be configured to be movable to the left and right together with the mounting base 71, or the movable accessory 70 may be movable to the left and right on the mounting base 71.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (C), the start memory display area (81, 82) and the normal digestion area 83 may be moved simultaneously. At this time, the start memory related notification in the normal digest area 83 is linked. You may make it make it. By configuring in this way, it becomes possible to pay more attention to the effects by the movable accessory 70.

The above is an example of a specific mode of the start memory related notification. With this configuration, the player can easily recognize that the start memory related notification is being executed. Finally, the effect by the start memory related notification will be described in chronological order with reference to the time chart.
〔Time chart〕
FIG. 27 is a time chart illustrating the execution process of the start memory related notification according to the first embodiment of this invention. (A) corresponds to the selection pattern 1 and (B) corresponds to the selection patterns 2 to 5.

  When the start memory related notification of the selection pattern 1 is executed, as shown in (A), the change of the identification symbol is started at the time t1, and one start memory is consumed. Then, as described above with reference to FIG. 20, the start memory related notification is executed from time t1 to time t2 in the normal digestion region. Thereafter, the next start memory is digested again at time t3, and similarly, the start memory related notification in the normal digest region is executed.

  When the start memory related notification by the movable combination of the selection patterns 2 to 5 is executed, as shown in (B), the change of the identification symbol is started at time t1, and one start memory is consumed. The As for the variation of the identification symbol, the fluctuation variation is started first, and then the variation display is performed.

  Further, the movable accessory (direction device) 70 is operated at the timing of starting the fluctuation of the identification symbol. The start memory related notification by the movable accessory 70 includes an effect by the light emitting device 74 provided therein and an effect operated by the drive mechanism 75. In the effect by the movable accessory 70, first, the effect by the light emitting device 74 is executed, and then the accessory is operated by the drive mechanism 75. In the case of the selection pattern 2, the effect of operating the accessory by the drive mechanism 75 is not executed.

  Further, an effect of firing a bullet during fluctuation of shaking is executed, and the variation display of the identification symbol is started at the timing of firing the bullet (FIGS. 23 to 25).

[Effect of the first embodiment]
According to the first embodiment of the present invention, the start memory display at the start of the fluctuation is based on conditions such as whether the third pre-reading notice is being executed or the result of the fluctuation display game to be started is a big hit. Since the effect mode rich in variations is executed after the start memory display is erased from the area, it is possible to enhance the interest of the effect that is performed from the start memory display until the corresponding start memory is digested.

  Further, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, since the start memory-related notification is further executed in a state where the expectation is enhanced by the pre-reading notice (preliminary notification) for the start memory display, the start memory is generated. To enhance the interest of the production by a series of productions from start to memory. In particular, since the start memory-related notification is executed by the actual production device, it is easy to recognize the expectation and the production is persuasive.

  Furthermore, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the start memory related notification execution mode is different depending on whether or not the result of the variable display game is a big hit. The notification becomes an important notification for the player, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the effect at the timing when the start memory is consumed, among the series of effects from the start memory generation to the start memory digestion.

  In addition, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, even when the result of the variable display game does not become a big hit, so-called start memory-related notification is executed, so-called “gassing” occurs with a certain probability, and start memory Since there are a plurality of modes with different reliability as a big hit as a related notification mode, the interest of the startup memory related notification can be enhanced.

(Modification of the first embodiment)
Next, a modification of the first embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment, the start memory related notification by the movable accessory 70 is executed with respect to the start memory that starts the fluctuation, but in the modified example, the start memory is started for one of the start memories displayed in the start memory. Memory related notification is executed. That is, it functions as a pre-reading notice that suggests the result of the variable display game before execution.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of prefetch command reception processing according to the modification of the first embodiment of this invention. Note that the processing up to step B1410 is the same as the prefetch command reception processing of the first embodiment.

  When the main control microcomputer 710 selects the pre-production effect based on the pre-reading notice allocation table and the reach system information in the process of step B1410, the main control microcomputer 710 performs a lottery to select the start memory display position (step B1421). At this time, a normal pre-reading notice (normal display) that changes the mode of the start memory display without using the normal digestion region 83 or the movable accessory 70 is executed, or the normal digestion region 83 or the movable accessory 70 is used. Decide whether to perform a prefetch notice.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not to perform a normal display prefetch notice (step B1422). When the pre-reading notice for normal display is executed (the result of step B1422 is “Y”), the selected pre-production effect is set to be displayed in the start storage area (step B1411).

  On the other hand, when the main control microcomputer 710 does not execute the pre-reading notice of the normal display (the result of Step B1422 is “N”), the main digestion area 83 or the movable accessory 70 is selected based on the selected pre-production effect. Is set to start memory related notification (display of pre-reading notice effect) (step B1423). Further, an auxiliary display for clearly indicating the start memory that is the target of the start memory related notification is performed (step B1424).

  Subsequently, a start-memory related notification mode according to a modification of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating a startup memory related notification mode according to a modification of the first embodiment of this invention. (A) shows a normal pre-reading notice, and (B) shows a pre-reading notice by the effect device (movable accessory 70).

  In (A), the start memory display on the left side of the first start memory display area 81 is shaded as in the conventional look-ahead notice, and the expectation is high in the variable display game corresponding to the start memory display. Is informed.

  In (B), as in (A), the start memory display on the left side of the first start memory display area 81 is the target of the pre-reading notice, and the target start memory display is displayed with a dotted line. . Furthermore, an arrow pointing in the direction of the movable accessory 70 is attached as an auxiliary display for indicating that the pre-reading notice display is performed on the movable accessory 70. At this time, the movable accessory 70 emits light with a color according to the degree of expectation by the light emitting device 74. In addition, the effect that the bullet is fired from the handgun is executed at the timing when the variable display based on the start memory that is the target of the pre-reading notice is started. Note that the emission color of the light emitting device 74 may be changed at the start of the change, or the emission color is changed every time the start memory is digested before the start memory for which the pre-reading notice is executed. May be.

[Effects of Modification of First Embodiment]
As described above, according to the modification of the first embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to execute an effect using a movable accessory not only at the start of variable display based on start-up memory but also as a pre-reading notice. . Therefore, it is possible to execute an effect in which the display device and the movable accessory are linked in association with the expectation level of the variable display game, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(Second Embodiment)
In the first embodiment of the present invention, the start memory related notification is executed by the normal digestion region 83 or the movable accessory 70, but in the second embodiment, the start memory related notification in the normal digestion region 83 is performed. An embodiment for extending the execution mode will be described. In the following description, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and the same components as those in the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

[Read-ahead command reception processing]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating a prefetch command reception process procedure according to the second embodiment of this invention. Note that the process is the same as the prefetch command reception process (FIG. 28) of the modification of the first embodiment, except that the normal digestion region control process of step B1430 is executed last.

  When the process of step B1411 or the process of step B1424 ends, the main control microcomputer 710 executes the normal digestion region control process (step B1430). The normal digestion area control process is a process for controlling the execution mode of the start memory related notification in the normal digestion area 83, and is executed every time the prefetch command reception process is executed. Details of the normal digestion region control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Normal digestion area control processing]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of normal digestion region control processing according to the second embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 checks the start memory number (step B1601), and determines whether or not the start memory number is a predetermined number (for example, 3) or more (step B1602). In the normal digestion region control process of the second embodiment of the present invention, when there is a predetermined number or more of start memories, an effect on the normal digestion region is executed. Therefore, the main control microcomputer 710 ends this process when the start memory number is smaller than the predetermined number (the result of Step B1602 is “N”).

  On the other hand, when the number of start memories is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (the result of step B1602 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 receives the symbol information of each start memory from the start opening winning effect design command corresponding to each start memory. Is acquired (step B1603).

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 confirms the mode of the current normal digestion region (step B1604), and determines whether or not the mode of the current normal digestion region is a mode other than the normal mode (specific display mode). (Step B1605).

  The main control microcomputer 710 sets the normal digestion region mode selection table during the mode change when the mode of the current normal digestion region is other than the normal mode (specific display mode) (the result of step B1605 is “Y”). (Step B1606). In this case, since there is a case where control is performed to change from the state already in the specific display mode to another type of specific display mode, the player to the normal digestion area display mode in which the start memory related notification is executed Can sustain interest. In this way, the effect control device 700 (main control microcomputer 710) serves as a switching determination unit that determines whether or not to switch the aspect of the normal digestion region that is changing.

  On the other hand, when the mode of the current normal digestion region is the normal mode (the result of step B1605 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the start memory that is a big hit is included ( Step B1607). If the start memory that is a big hit is included (the result of step B1607 is “Y”), the normal digestion area mode selection table for the big hit is set (step B1608). At this time, there may be a plurality of start memories that are big hits, but it is sufficient that at least one start memory is a big hit.

  If the main control microcomputer 710 does not include the start memory that is a big hit (the result of step B1607 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 checks whether the prefetching notice is being executed (step B1609) and is executing the prefetching notice. It is determined whether or not (step B1610). In some cases, the pre-reading notice is executed in a plurality of start memories, but it is only necessary to determine whether or not the pre-read notice is executed in at least one start-up memory.

  If the pre-reading notice is not being executed (the result of step B1610 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 acquires reach system information from the start opening winning effect command corresponding to each start memory (step B1611). Then, it is determined whether or not a predetermined reach is executed (step B1612). The predetermined reach is a reach with a relatively high expectation, for example, a reach equal to or higher than the SP1 reach. If the predetermined reach is not executed (the result of step B1612 is “N”), there is no start memory having a high expectation level, and the present process is terminated without performing start memory related notification.

  When the main control microcomputer 710 is executing the pre-reading notice (the result of step B1610 is “Y”) or when the predetermined reach is executed (the result of step B1612 is “Y”), the normal mode The normal digestion area mode selection table is set (step B1613).

  The setting of the normal digestion area mode selection table is completed by the above processing. Details of the normal digestion area mode selection table will be described later with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 executes the normal digestion area mode selection lottery based on the set table (step B1614). Thus, the production control device 700 (main control microcomputer 710) constitutes a type selection means for selecting the type of the normal digestion area.

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 displays the normal digestion region in the selected mode (step B1615). Finally, the stored start memory is set as the change end start memory (step B1616).

  As described above, in the second embodiment of the present invention, the normal digestion area control process is executed every time the prefetch command reception process is executed, and whether or not the aspect of the normal digestion area is changed according to a predetermined condition is determined. Is judged. Then, the aspect of a normal digestion area | region is demonstrated.

[Normal digestion area mode]
FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a list of aspects of the normal digestion region 83 according to the second embodiment of this invention. In the normal digestion area of the second embodiment of the present invention, five types of aspects are defined. In each aspect, the normal digestion area 83 is deformed or moved to notify the player. .

  Subsequently, each aspect will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal digestion region according to the second embodiment of this invention. In the normal digestion region mode 1, the normal digestion region 83 blinks (FIG. 37A). At this time, the entire normal digestion area may be blinked, or the contents displayed in the normal digestion area may be blinked. The normal digestion region mode 2 enlarges the normal digestion region 83 (FIG. 37B). At this time, only the normal digestion area may be enlarged, or the contents displayed in the normal digestion area may be enlarged. Thus, it becomes easy to visually recognize by enlarging the normal digestion area | region 83, and it becomes easy to make a player recognize that the normal digestion area | region 83 is not a normal mode.

  In the normal digestion area mode 3, the normal digestion area 83 is deformed (FIG. 37C). A plurality of shapes may be prepared according to the degree of expectation of the big hit. The normal digestion area mode 4 moves the normal digestion area 83 (FIG. 37D). For example, you may make it move above an identification symbol, may circulate the inside of the display part 35a, and may make it move at random.

  The normal digestion area mode 5 increases the number of the normal digestion areas 83 (FIG. 37E). In this embodiment, the big hit is determined. However, the newly added normal digestion region 83 may be displayed to indicate the expectation level, and the number of the normal digestion regions 83 to be added may be displayed according to the expectation level. It may be set. For example, the start memory display is controlled to move to either the normal digestion region 83 that originally exists or the newly added normal digestion region 83, and an effect that the start memory is displayed in a specific normal digestion region 83 is executed. In such a case, the degree of expectation may be increased and the interest at the time of the on-hold digestion may be enhanced.

  Moreover, in the normal digestion area | region aspect 5, you may make it digest in the normal digestion area | region 83 which increased the start memory | storage which changed the aspect of the normal digestion area | region 83. FIG. Moreover, you may make it apply to the aspect of the increased normal digestion area | region 83 in any one of the normal digestion area aspects 1-4, or overlapping.

  In the present embodiment, the normal digestion area mode 1 to the normal digestion area mode 5 are set so that the expectation level is increased in order, and as described above, in the normal digestion area mode 5, the big hit is determined.

  As another aspect, the normal digestion region 83 may be extinguished. At this time, as in the first embodiment, the start memory may be digested in the movable accessory, that is, the accessory digestion region, and the big hit confirmation notification may be made as a premier pattern.

  As described above, since the reliability of the big hit is different depending on the mode of the normal digestion region 83, the interest of the production performed after the start memory display is changed until the corresponding start memory is digested. It can be further increased.

[Normal digestion area mode selection table]
Next, the normal digestion area mode selection table will be described. FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal digestion area mode selection table according to the second embodiment of this invention. (A) shows a normal mode, (B) shows a big hit, and (C) shows a case where the mode of the normal digestion region has already changed (being changed).

  In the case of the normal mode, since the start memory that is a big hit is not included and the pre-reading notice is not executed, that is, the state in which the disconnection is confirmed, it is shown in (A). Thus, it is controlled so that the aspect does not change at a selectivity of 90%.

  As shown in (B), in the case of a big hit, the normal digestion region is likely to change in a mode with a higher degree of expectation than in the case of loss. Specifically, the mode changes with a selectivity of 60%. The selection rate of the normal digestion region mode 5 that is a big hit confirmation notification is set to 5%, and a mode with high expectation is easily selected for the other modes.

  As shown in (C), when the mode of the normal digestion region has already changed, it is easily controlled so as to be the same as the mode being executed or to have high expectation. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player's expectation from being reduced by setting the degree of expectation (reliability) to be high. In the present embodiment, the probability is low, but it is set so that the expectation degree may be changed.

[Fluctuation processing]
Next, the changing process of the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the changing process according to the second embodiment of this invention. The difference from the first embodiment is that the mode of the normal digestion region is changed at the start of fluctuation at a predetermined timing.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not an effect request flag is set (step B1201). When the effect request flag is set (the result of step B1201 is “Y”), the processing from step B1202 to step B1209 is executed as in the first embodiment. Then, when the process of step B1209 is completed, a normal digestion region change start control process for changing the mode of the normal digestion region is executed (step B1220). Details of the normal digestion region change start control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, when the effect request flag is not set (the result of Step B1201 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 executes the processes of Step B1211 and Step B1212 as in the first embodiment. To do. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not it is time to end the big hit fluctuation (step B1230).

  If the big hit fluctuation has not ended (the result of step B1230 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 checks whether the start memory of the ended fluctuation is the change end start memory (step B1231). The change end start memory is a start memory that triggers the return to the normal mode after the normal digestion region has changed. As described above, the effect of changing the mode of the normal digestion area is executed under a predetermined condition when the start memory number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, and when all the start memories at the start of the effect are digested, It returns to the aspect of.

  The main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the start memory of the completed variation is the change end start memory (step B1232), and if it is not the change end start memory (the result of step B1232 is “N”). In order to continue the process as it is, the process returns to the caller process.

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer 710 determines that the big hit fluctuation has ended (the result of step B1232 is “N”), or the digested start memory is the change end start memory (the result of step B1232 is “ Y "), the normal digestion area is displayed in the normal manner (step B1233).

[Normal digestion region change start control process]
Next, the normal digestion region change start control process executed in step B1220 of the change process in the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the normal digestion region variation start control process according to the second embodiment of this invention. By executing the normal digestion region variation start control process in the mid-variation processing, the display mode of the normal digestion region can be changed even at the timing of the variation start.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 confirms the mode of the current normal digestion region (step B1701). Then, it is determined whether or not the effect of the normal digestion area is being executed in a mode other than the normal mode (step B1702). When the effect of the normal digestion area is being executed in a mode other than the normal mode (the result of step B1702 is “Y”), this process is terminated and the process returns to the changing process.

  On the other hand, when the normal digestion region is in the normal mode (the result of Step B1702 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 checks the start memory number (Step B1703). Then, it is determined whether or not the start memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined number (step B1704). If the start memory number is larger than the predetermined number (the result of step B1704 is “Y”), the normal digestion area control process is performed to change the mode of the normal digestion area. .

  On the other hand, when the start memory number is equal to or smaller than the predetermined number (the result of Step B1704 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 checks the information of the variation to be started (Step B1705). Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the starting variable display game is a big hit (step B1706).

  When the result of the variation display game to be started is a big hit (the result of step B1706 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 sets the normal digestion region mode selection table at the start of the big hit variation (step B1707). . On the other hand, if the result of the starting variation display game is not a big hit (the result of step B1706 is “N”), the normal digestion area mode selection table at the start of the deviation variation is set (step B1708). Details of the normal digestion area mode selection table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a normal digestion region mode selection lottery based on the set normal digestion region mode selection table (step B1709). Then, the normal digestion area is displayed in the selected mode (step B1710). Finally, the start memory to be digested this time is set as the change end start memory (step B1711).

[Normal digestion area mode selection table]
Next, the normal digestion region mode selection table for selecting the mode of the normal digestion region will be described. FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal digestion area mode selection table according to the second embodiment of this invention. (A) shows the normal digestion area mode selection table at the start of the deviation fluctuation and (B) shows the normal digestion area mode selection table at the start of the big hit fluctuation.

  As shown in (A), in the case of the start of deviation fluctuation, the normal digestion area display is maintained in the normal mode with a selectivity of 90%. On the other hand, at the start of big hit fluctuation, the normal mode is maintained with a selectivity of 70%, and the mode is changed to a mode with high expectation at a selectivity of 30%.

  When the mode of the normal digestion region is changed at the start of the fluctuation, it is limited to the case where the start memory number is equal to or less than the predetermined number and the prefetch effect is not executed. And unlike the effect by a prefetch command, it is comprised so that an effect may be performed only during the said fluctuation | variation based on the content of the corresponding start memory.

[Effects of Second Embodiment]
According to the second embodiment of the present invention, based on the start memory corresponding to the execution of the variable display game, the effect after the start memory display is erased at the start of the change (start memory related notification) is executed. Since the display mode of the area to be displayed is changed, it is possible to enhance the interest of the production performed from the start memory display until the corresponding start memory is digested.

  In particular, when a start memory-related notification is performed when a plurality of start memories are stored, it is difficult to recognize which aspect of the normal digestion area has been changed based on the execution information of the start memories. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for all of the starting memories.

  Furthermore, in order to perform the start memory related notification when a plurality of start memories are stored, it is difficult to recognize which start notification is based on which start memory when the start memory related notification is executed. Since the specific display mode is maintained until the start-up memory stored at the timing when the display mode of the specific display unit is switched from the normal display mode to the specific display mode is exhausted, the player maintains a sense of expectation. Can be made.

(Modification of the second embodiment)
In the second embodiment, the pre-reading notice is performed by changing the mode of the normal digestion region. In the modified example of the second embodiment, after the big hit, when the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times (ST number, for example, 100 times) in the high probability state, the state changes from the high probability state to the low probability state. The target is a so-called ST machine to be migrated. Then, the pre-reading notice is executed by changing the mode of the area for displaying the ST number together with the normal digestion area.

[Read-ahead command reception processing]
FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of prefetch command reception processing according to the modification of the second embodiment of this invention. The look-ahead command reception process of the modification of the second embodiment is different from the second embodiment in that the ST number notification mode control process (step B1440) is executed after the process of step B1410. Other processes are the same as the prefetch command receiving process of the second embodiment shown in FIG.

  Since the probability state is changed from the high probability state to the low probability state at the end of the ST state, control is performed so as not to execute the pre-reading notice by the start memory display.

  In the ST count notification mode control process, the mode of the area is changed in the high probability state, similarly to the normal digestion area control process. A specific processing procedure will be described later with reference to FIG. A specific example of the ST count notification mode will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of ST number notification mode control processing according to the second embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (ST state) (step B1801). When the state is not a high probability state (the result of Step B1801 is “N”), the ST count notification area is in a non-display state, and thus this process ends. In the present embodiment, the ST count notification area is displayed only in the ST state period.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is in the high probability state (ST state) (the result of step B1801 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 confirms the contents of the generated start memory (step B1802). . The contents of the starting memory to be confirmed at this time are only the starting memories digested in the ST state.

  Then, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the start memory is a big hit (step B1803). In the case of a big hit (the result of step B1803 is “Y”), the ST count notification mode selection table at the time of the big win is set (step B1804). The ST count notification mode selection table is a table for selecting the mode of the ST count notification area. Details of the ST count notification mode selection table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If the start memory is not a big hit (the result of Step B1803 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 confirms the mode of the current ST count notification area (Step B1805). Then, it is determined whether an effect other than the normal mode is being executed (step B1806). If an effect other than the normal mode is being executed (the result of step B1806 is “Y”), this process ends, and the process returns to the prefetch command reception process of the caller.

  On the other hand, when the ST count notification area is in the normal mode (the result of step B1806 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 checks whether the prefetching notice is being executed (step B1807), and the prefetching notice. Is determined (step B1808).

  When the pre-reading notice is not being executed (the result of step B1808 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 acquires the reach system information of each start memory from the start opening prize effect command corresponding to each start memory ( Step B1809). Then, it is determined whether or not a predetermined reach (for example, SP1 reach or higher) is executed (step B1810). If not executed (the result of step B1810 is “N”), this process is terminated and the calling source Return to the prefetch command reception process.

  On the other hand, when the main control microcomputer 710 is executing the pre-reading notice (the result of step B1808 is “Y”), or when executing the predetermined reach (the result of step B1810 is “Y”), An ST count notification mode selection table in the normal mode is set (step B1811).

  When the ST count notification mode selection table is set, main control microcomputer 710 executes ST count notification mode selection lottery based on the set table (step B1812). Then, the number of STs is notified in the selected manner until the target start-up memory is digested (step B1813).

[ST number notification mode]
FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating a list of aspects of the ST count notification area according to a modification of the second embodiment of this invention. In the ST number notification area of the modification of the second embodiment of the present invention, five types of modes are defined as in the normal digestion area.

  The ST count notification mode 1 blinks the ST count notification area. At this time, the entire ST number notification area may be blinked, or a number (ST number) reported in the ST number notification area may be blinked. The ST count notification area mode 2 expands the ST count notification area. At this time, only the ST count notification area may be expanded, or may be expanded together with the ST count.

  The ST count notification area mode 3 changes the ST count notification area. A plurality of shapes may be prepared according to the degree of expectation of the big hit. The ST count notification area mode 4 moves the ST count notification area. For example, each corner inside the display unit 35a may be moved, or may be moved randomly.

  In the ST count notification area mode 5, the display of the ST count is set to ∞. The ST count notification area mode 5 is a notification indicating that the jackpot is confirmed. In the present embodiment, the expectation degree is set in order from the ST number notification area mode 1 to the ST number notification area mode 5 in order.

[ST count notification area mode selection table]
Next, an ST count notification area mode selection table for selecting the mode of the ST count notification area will be described. FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating an example of an ST count notification area mode selection table according to a modification of the second embodiment of this invention. (A) is a normal mode, and (B) is an ST count notification area mode selection table for a big hit. In the modification of the second embodiment of the present invention, when it is determined that the aspect of the ST count notification area is to be changed, the aspect is always changed.

  As shown to (A), in the case of a normal mode, since the expectation degree of jackpot is low, possibility that ST frequency notification mode 1 will be selected becomes high. On the other hand, in the case of big hit, as shown in (B), a mode with high expectation is easily selected. In addition, since the ST count notification mode 5 is a premium effect with a big hit, the selection rate is set low.

[ST count notification area display]
FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating an example of an aspect of the ST count notification area 86 according to a modification of the second embodiment of this invention. In the modified example of the second embodiment, the ST count notification area 86 is arranged in the upper left part of the display unit 35a, and the ST selected in the mode selected based on the ST count notification area mode selection table shown in FIG. The mode of the frequency notification area 86 is changed. The specific mode of change is the same as the mode of the normal digestion region 83 shown in FIG.

[Effects of Modification of Second Embodiment]
According to the modification of the second embodiment of the present invention, by changing the aspect of the ST count notification area 86, the player's expectation can be enhanced as in the second embodiment.

(Third embodiment)
In the second embodiment of the present invention, the embodiment in which the execution mode of the start memory related notification in the normal digestion region 83 (the ST count notification region in the modification) is extended has been described, but in the third embodiment, Furthermore, the aspect of the normal digestion region is configured to change in accordance with the expected degree of start-up memory.

[Normal digestion area mode]
First, the aspect of the normal digestion region of the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In this embodiment, an aspect changes according to the expectation degree of digested reservation.

  FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating an example of the normal digestion region according to the third embodiment of this invention. In the normal digestion region of the present embodiment, three types of aspects are defined. Moreover, although the position of the normal digestion region may be configured to be movable as in the first or second embodiment, it is fixed in this embodiment. Moreover, FIG. 44 is a figure which shows the transfer pattern of the aspect of the normal digestion area | region of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

  The normal digestion area mode 6 has a triangular shape, and has a high expectation characteristic that reaches a variation display game by digested start memory. The normal digestion area mode 7 has a pentagonal shape, and has a high expectation characteristic that is a big hit in a variable display game with digested start memory. The normal digestion area mode 8 has a star shape, and has a high expectation characteristic that is a big hit in a variable display game with digested start memory. The normal mode is a square (see FIG. 44).

  The transition pattern will be described with reference to FIG. 44. It is possible to shift from the normal mode to the normal digestion mode mode 6 and the normal digestion mode mode 8. Moreover, it controls so that it may not transfer to the normal digestion area | region aspect 7 from a normal aspect. Similarly, it is impossible to shift from the normal digestion region mode 6 to the normal digestion region mode 8, from the normal digestion region mode 7 to the normal mode, and from the normal digestion mode mode 8 to the normal digestion mode mode 6.

  In addition, in the case of performing state confirmation notification (for example, notification of jackpot confirmation) corresponding to the normal digestion region aspect, it is necessary to perform control so that the aspect is changed in advance to a transitionable aspect.

[Read-ahead command reception processing]
FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of prefetch command reception processing according to the third embodiment of this invention. In the prefetch command reception process of the third embodiment, the probability state is confirmed (step B1450) before the normal digestion region control process in step B1431, and the normal digestion region control process is performed only when the probability state is not a high probability state. Is different from the second embodiment in that Other processes are the same as the prefetch command receiving process of the second embodiment shown in FIG.

  As described above, in the third embodiment, when the probability state is not a high probability state, the normal digestion region control process is executed as in the second embodiment. As described above, the effect of changing the mode of the normal digestion area is performed according to the expectation of the variation display game based on the start memory digested.

[Fluctuation processing]
Next, the changing process of the third embodiment will be described. FIG. 46 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the changing process according to the third embodiment of this invention. The difference from the second embodiment is that the normal digestion region control process 2 for changing the mode of the normal digestion region according to the degree of expectation of the variation at the start of the variation is executed every time.

  That is, when the production request flag is set (result of step B1201 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 performs the processing from step B1202 to step B1220 as in the second embodiment. Run. Then, when the process of step B1220 is completed, the normal digestion area control process 2 is executed to change the mode of the normal digestion area in accordance with the expectation of the variable display game (step B1220). Details of the normal digestion region control process 2 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, when the effect request flag is not set (result of step B1201 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 executes the processing from step B1211 to step B1233 as in the second embodiment. To do.

[Normal digestion area control process 2]
FIG. 47 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the normal digestion region control process 2 according to the third embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 confirms the current probability state (step B1901). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability state is a high probability state (step B1902). In this embodiment, when the state is not a high probability state (the result of Step B1902 is “N”), the process is not performed because the process of the normal digestion area is not performed in accordance with the expected degree of start-up memory. Then, the process returns to the changing process.

  On the other hand, when the probability state is a high probability state (the result of Step B1902 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 confirms a prior effect command corresponding to each start memory (Step B1903). Then, it is determined whether or not a start memory that is a big hit is included (step B1904).

  The main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the type of big hit is a probable big hit (step B1905) when the start memory that is a big hit is included (the result of step B1904 is "Y").

  When the type of jackpot is the probability variation jackpot (the result of step B1905 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 sets the probability variation normal digestion area mode selection table for the probability variation jackpot (step B1906). On the other hand, if the type of jackpot is not a probable big hit (the result of step B1905 is “N”), the normal change hitting normal digestion region mode selection table for normal jackpot is set (step B1907). Details of the probability change normal digestion area mode selection table for probability change jackpot and normal jackpot will be described with reference to FIG.

  Further, when the start memory that is a big hit is not included (the result of Step B1904 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the start memory that generates reach is included ( Step B1908). When the start memory for generating the reach is included (the result of step B1908 is “Y”), the normal change digestion state mode selection table for the reach change for reach is set (step B1909). If the start memory for generating the reach is not included (the result of Step B1908 is “N”), the probability change normal digestion region mode selection table for no reach is set (Step B1910). Details of the normal change digestion area mode selection table during probability change for those with and without reach will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the setting of the normal digestion area mode selection table during probability change is completed, the main control microcomputer 710 executes the normal digestion area mode selection lottery based on the set table (step B1911). Further, the display of the normal digestion area is updated in the selected mode (step B1912).

[Normal digestion area mode selection table during probability change]
Next, the normal change digestion area mode selection table during probability change will be described with reference to FIGS. 48 and 49. FIG. 48 is a diagram showing an example of a probability change normal digestion region mode selection table in the case where the big hit is not included in the startup memory according to the third embodiment of this invention. (A) shows a case where no reach occurs, and (B) shows a case where a reach occurs.

  FIG. 49 is a diagram showing an example of a probability change normal digestion region mode selection table in the case where the jackpot is included in the start-up memory according to the third embodiment of this invention. (A) shows a case where a big hit usually occurs, and (B) shows a case where a probable big hit occurs.

  The normal change during digestion region mode selection table is configured by the current mode, the mode of transfer destination (transfer destination mode), and the distribution (selection rate). As described in FIG. 44, it is not possible to shift from the current mode to all modes, but it is possible to shift only to a specific mode.

  FIG. 48A is a probability change normal digestion region mode selection table that is set when no big hit is included in the start-up memory and no reach occurs. In this case, the distribution is set so as to increase the probability of shifting to the normal mode so as not to mislead the player's expectation. For example, when the current mode is the normal mode, the normal mode remains the same with 85% distribution without shifting to another mode. Also in the case of the normal digestion region mode 6 and the normal digestion region mode 8, the normal mode is shifted to 80%. In addition, in the case of the normal digestion area | region aspect 7 which cannot transfer directly to a normal aspect, it sets so that the normal digestion area | region aspect 7 may be maintained with a probability of 50%.

  FIG. 48B is a probability change normal digestion region mode selection table that is set when a hit occurs but the jackpot is not included in the start-up memory. In this case, since it corresponds to the normal digestion area mode 6, the distribution is set so that the probability of shifting to the normal digestion area mode 6 is high. In addition, in the case of the normal digestion area mode 8 that cannot be transferred directly to the normal digestion area mode 6, the result of the variable display game will be out of order, so that 80% It is set to move with probability.

  FIG. 49A is a probability change normal digestion region mode selection table set when a normal jackpot is included in the start memory. This case corresponds to the normal digested area mode 7, but the mode is often maintained compared to the case where the result of the variable display game shown in FIG. For example, in the case of the normal digestion region mode 6 and the normal digestion region mode 8, the distribution is set so that the case where the mode is not changed becomes the highest. Further, in the case of the normal mode that cannot be shifted to the normal digestion area mode 7, since the reach is generated in the case of a big hit, the probability of shifting to the normal digestion mode mode 6 is set high.

  FIG. 49B is a probability change normal digestion region mode selection table set when a normal jackpot is included in the start memory. In this case, it corresponds to the normal digestion area mode 8, but it is set so that the number of modes is relatively maintained as in the case of the normal big hit. Further, in the case of the normal mode, the process shifts to the normal digestion mode mode 6 that suggests that the reach is generated with a higher probability than the normal digestion mode mode 8 that suggests a probable big hit.

〔Screen transition〕
Next, screen transition according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 50 and 51 are diagrams illustrating an example of the screen transition of the startup storage related notification according to the third embodiment of this invention.

  In the third embodiment of the present invention, the screen transition shown in FIGS. 50 and 51 is in the high probability state in order to produce an effect of changing the mode of the normal digestion region 83 in the high probability state. . Moreover, since it is a high probability state, it becomes easy to win a game ball to the 2nd start winning opening 37b, and it becomes easy to run a special figure 2 variable display game.

  In (A), the start memory is newly consumed, and the variable display game is started. At this time, the mode of the normal digestion region 83 is a normal mode, and the mode of the normal digestion region 83 does not change as shown in (B). Then, in (C), the game ball wins the second start winning opening 37b, and the start memory is added.

  Subsequently, as shown in (D), immediately before the next variable display game is started, the mode of the normal digestion region 83 changes from the normal mode to the normal digestion region mode 6, and is executed next. To inform you that there is a high probability of reach. Thereafter, as shown in (E) and (F), the variable display game is executed.

[Effect of the third embodiment]
As described above, according to the third embodiment of the present invention, in the case of a high probability state, the expectation degree of the fluctuation display game by changing the mode of the normal digestion area immediately before the fluctuation display game is started. Can give a player a sense of expectation. Further, when the state is not a high probability state, notification of the expected degree for all start memories is performed by changing the mode of the normal digestion area as in the second embodiment, instead of the running variation display game being executed. Can do. Therefore, when the degree of expectation for each start memory is high, such as in a high probability state, it is possible to notify the start degree for the entire start memory in a normal state with a low degree of expectation while enabling individual notification. It becomes.

(Modification of the third embodiment)
In addition to the general game reflection effect of the third embodiment described above, various modifications are possible, and these modifications will be described below.

[First Modification]
FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing a prefetch command reception process procedure according to the first modification of the third embodiment of the present invention. The prefetch command reception process of the third embodiment is that when the current probability state is a high probability state (the result of step B1451 is “Y”), the normal digestion region control process 3 is executed (step B1452). Is different. The normal digestion area control process 3 executes the same process as the normal digestion area control process 2, but since it is executed in the pre-read command reception process, it is normal immediately after the occurrence of the suspension (immediately after the game ball wins the start winning opening). The aspect of the digestion region changes. Details of the normal digestion region control process 3 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the normal digestion region control process 3 of the first modified example of the third embodiment of the present invention. In the first modification of the third embodiment of the present invention, if the mode of the normal digestion area frequently changes in one variation display game, the player may be confused. After the mode is changed, the mode of the normal digestion area is prohibited from being changed again until the running variation display game is ended.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the change in the mode of the normal digestion region is prohibited (step B1920). When the change of the mode of the normal digestion region is prohibited (the result of Step B1920 is “Y”), this process is terminated and the process returns to the prefetch command reception process.

  If the change of the mode of the normal digestion area is not prohibited (the result of step B1920 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 confirms the content of the pre-production command corresponding to the start memory generated this time ( Step B1921). Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the variable display game by the start memory is a big hit (step B1922).

  When the start memory generated this time is a big hit (the result of step B1922 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the big hit type is a probable big hit (step B1923).

  When the type of jackpot is the probability variation jackpot (the result of step B1923 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 sets the probability variation normal digestion region mode selection table for the probability variation jackpot (step B1924). On the other hand, if the type of jackpot is not a probable change jackpot (the result of step B1923 is “N”), a normal change hitting normal digestion area mode selection table for normal jackpot is set (step B1925).

  If the start memory generated this time is not a big hit (the result of Step B1922 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not to generate reach (Step B1926). When the reach is generated (the result of step B1926 is “Y”), the normal change digestion area mode selection table for probability change for reach is set (step B1927). When the start memory for generating the reach is not included (the result of step B1926 is “N”), the probability change normal digestion region mode selection table for the no reach is set (step B1928). Note that the normal digestion area mode selection table during probability change is the same as that of the third embodiment shown in FIGS.

  When the setting of the normal change digestion area mode selection table during probability change is completed, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a normal digestion area mode selection lottery based on the set table (step B1929). Further, the display of the normal digestion area is updated in the selected mode (step B1930). Finally, the mode of the normal digestion area is prohibited from being changed again in the running variation display game (step B1931). Note that the change prohibition is lifted when the running variable display game ends.

  Thus, in the first modification of the third embodiment, since the mode of the normal digestion area changes immediately after the occurrence of the hold, the expectation for the start memory generated before the variable display game is started is increased. Can do. In the first modification of the third embodiment, the same normal change digestion area mode selection table is used as in the third embodiment, but a different normal change digestion area mode selection table is used. It is possible to change the accuracy of notification when changing the mode of the normal digestion region immediately after the occurrence of the hold and when changing the mode of the normal digestion region at the start of fluctuation, You may make it prepare and perform alerting | reporting in parallel, respectively.

[Second Modification]
Subsequently, a second modification will be described. In the second modification, the aspect of the normal digestion area is changed, and the aspect of the prefetch notice is changed. Then, one mode is formed by combining the normal digestion region and the mode of the pre-reading notice.

  FIG. 54 is a diagram showing an example of the normal digestion area and the prefetching notice aspect in the second modification example of the third embodiment of the present invention. (A) is an aspect of a normal digestion region, and (B) is an aspect of a pre-reading notice. FIG. 55 is a diagram showing an example of a combination of the normal digestion region and the prefetching notice in the second modification example of the third embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 55 (A), when the normal digestion area is changed to the normal digestion area mode 9, the start memory display is changed to the fourth look-ahead notice mode, so that a star shape is formed, and the expectation degree is increased. Get higher. Similarly, as shown in (B), when the pre-reading notice mode and the normal digestion region mode form one mode, the degree of expectation is high.

  Further, as shown in (C), when a series of character strings is completed, the degree of expectation may be increased. In addition, the expectation may be changed according to the contents of the character string, and when the character string of “big hit” is completed, this may be a big hit confirmation notification, or the character string according to the expectation May be prepared.

[Third Modification]
Subsequently, a third modification will be described. In the third modification, as in the second modification, the aspect of the normal digestion area is changed and the aspect of the prefetch notice is changed. And, one aspect is formed by combining the normal digestion area and the aspect of the pre-reading notice, but the degree of expectation is high in the case of a specific combination. FIG. 56 shows the third embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the normal digestion area | region in the 3rd modification of a form, and the aspect of a prefetch notice. (A) is an aspect of a normal digestion region, and (B) is an aspect of a pre-reading notice.

  As shown in FIG. 56, the normal digestion area mode 12 is expected by displaying the character in one of the divided areas and displaying the seventh pre-reading notice character corresponding to the couple character in the other area. The degree is getting higher.

  Similarly, when the body part of an animal is displayed in the normal digestion area mode 13 and the head corresponding to the body is displayed in the pre-reading notice, one animal is obtained. In FIG. 56, when the ninth look-ahead notice in the form of a panda's face is displayed on the panda's body, the degree of expectation increases.

[Effects of Second Modification and Third Modification of Third Embodiment]
As described above, according to the second modification and the third modification, after the aspect of the normal digestion area is changed, the player can be expected to see how the aspect of the start memory display changes. It is possible to enhance the interest.

  In addition, since one display mode can be recognized by combining the start memory display and the area in which the start memory related notification is executed, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the start memory related notification is being executed. .

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Main body frame 4 Opening / closing frame 5 Front frame 6 Glass frame (game frame)
7 Decoration member 30 Game board 31 Game area 34 Center case 35 Fluctuation display device (display device)
35a Display unit 36 Normal start gate 37a First start prize opening (start prize area)
37b Second start prize opening (start prize area)
37c Opening / closing member 40 General winning opening 41 Special variable winning device 50 Collective display device 70 Movable accessory (directing device)
71 Mounting base 72 Mounting portion 74 Light emitting device (light emitting source)
75 Drive mechanism (drive source)
81 First start memory display area (predetermined display part)
82 Second start memory display area (predetermined display section)
83 Normal digestion area (specific display area)
85 Identification symbol display area 600 Game control device (start winning storage means, prior determination means)
611 gaming microcomputer 611a CPU
611b ROM
611c RAM
700 effect control device (display mode control means, start memory display means, start memory display erasure means, start memory related notification control means, prior notification means, type selection means, switching determination means, identification information control means, specific display control means )
710 Main control microcomputer (1stCPU)
720 Microcomputer for video control (2nd CPU)
730 VDP
800 Power supply

Claims (3)

A display device having a display unit capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on a winning of a game ball in the start winning area, and a stop result of the variable display game is a special result determined in advance. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player,
The start winning area includes a first start winning area, a second start winning area that can be converted into a closed state in which a game ball cannot win and an open state in which a game ball can win.
A random number related to the execution of the variable display game is extracted based on the winning of the game ball in the first start winning area, and a predetermined number is stored as an upper limit as the first start memory as the right to execute the variable display game . 1 start winning memory means,
Based on the winning of the game ball in the second start winning area, a random number related to the execution of the variable display game is extracted, and a predetermined number is stored as an upper limit as the second start memory as the right to execute the variable display game 2 start winning memory means,
The first start winning storage means or said second start winning storage means, based on the random number is stored as the first start-up storage or the second start memory, based on the execution information of the variable display game on the start memory A pre-determination means for determining before the variable display game is executed;
According to the determination result of the previous article before determining means, and pre-informing means for pre-notification execution information of the variable display game executed on the basis of the first start memory or said second start memory,
First start memory display means for displaying a start memory display corresponding to the first start memory stored in the first start winning memory means on a predetermined display unit;
Second start memory display means for displaying a start memory display corresponding to the second start memory stored in the second start winning memory means on a predetermined display unit;
When the variable display game based on the first start memory or the second start memory stored in the first start prize memory means or the second start prize memory means is started, from the predetermined display unit Start memory display erasing means for erasing the start memory display corresponding to the start memory;
Corresponding to the start memory display erased from the predetermined display unit by the start memory display erasing means, as the start memory related notification associated with the progression of the variable display game executable on a specific display unit provided on the display unit A start memory related notification control means,
The start memory related notification control means includes:
A first start memory related notification related to the progress of the variable display game based on the first start memory stored in the first start prize memory means, and a second start memory stored in the second start prize memory means. A game machine characterized in that it is possible to execute a second start-memory-related notification related to the progress of the variable display game based on the above-mentioned specific display unit . The prior notification means includes
When the predetermined start memory is stored as a first start-up stored in the first start winning storage means, or, if the predetermined start memory is stored as second start stored in the second start winning storage means , claim 1, characterized in that said as a pre-notification, before SL with a display mode control means capable of executing a display mode change control for changing the display mode of the specific display unit in the normal display mode or al specific display mode The gaming machine described in 1. A movable effect device capable of executing a notice effect related to the progress of the variable display game;
Display control means capable of controlling display contents displayed on the display unit of the display device,
The start memory related notification control means includes:
The start memory related notification related to the progress of the variable display game based on the start memory satisfying a predetermined condition among the start memories stored in the first start prize memory means or the second start prize memory means is movable. It is configured to be executable by the production device,
The display control means includes
When the start memory related notification by the movable effect device is executed by the start memory related notification control means, the display content of the display unit of the display device is controlled in relation to the start memory related notification by the movable effect device. the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in Rukoto is configured to be capable to.

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