JP5776044B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a start winning area for generating a start right for a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and a display device for effect display of the variable display game. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes the variable display game based on a prize and generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player based on a result of the variable display game being determined in advance.

  In a conventional gaming machine, such as a pachinko gaming machine, when a variable display game is executed that displays a plurality of identification information on a display device based on the establishment of a start condition, and the variable display game has a predetermined special result In addition, there is known one that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player. In this type of gaming machine, the majority of the machines that determine the effect mode at the start of the variable display game and perform the variable display game according to the determined effect mode are included. It has also been proposed to cause a player to select one of a plurality of effect modes during the execution of a game, and to perform a variable display game effect according to the selected effect mode (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-136731 A

By the way, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 described above, there is a problem in that the player with Yu Technical director is has become a monotonous get bored.

  An object of the present invention is provided with a start winning area for generating a start right for a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and a display device for effect display of the variable display game. A player is bored in a gaming machine that executes a variable display game based on a winning of a ball and generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player based on the result of the variable display game being a predetermined special result. It is an object to provide an amusing gaming machine capable of repeatedly executing a variable display game without any problems.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the invention described in claim 1 is to provide a start winning area for generating a start right of a variable display game for displaying a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and effect display of the variable display game. A display device,
A game in which the variable display game is executed based on a winning of a game ball in the start winning area, and a special game state advantageous to the player is generated based on a result of the variable display game being a predetermined special result. In the machine
An operation unit that allows a player to perform a predetermined switching operation;
A variation display game executing means capable of executing the variation display game according to any of a plurality of variation patterns for variably displaying the identification information;
Effect display means capable of executing the effect display according to any of a plurality of effect modes corresponding to the change pattern executed by the change display game executing means;
Effect mode switching means capable of switching the effect mode of the effect display being executed by the effect display means based on the switching operation during the variable display game,
The variation pattern includes a first variation pattern in which a single effect mode is associated with the effect display, and a second variation pattern in which a plurality of effect modes are associated with the effect display,
The effect mode switching means can switch the effect mode of the effect display to another effect mode corresponding to the variation pattern being executed when the effect display by the second variation pattern is being executed .
The plurality of effects in the second variation pattern are:
It is a production that progresses in parallel based on viewpoints from multiple sides facing the same story,
The production mode switching means switches from the production mode based on the viewpoint on one side to the production mode based on the viewpoint on the other side facing each other.
The result of the variable display game and the ending of the story are configured to correspond to each other, and the ending is shown from a viewpoint from each side .

  Here, the operation unit may be anything as long as it can accept the player's operation, and examples thereof include a button, a touch sensor, and a sensor that can detect the movement of the player's hand in the predetermined space.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the effect display mode is switched by the switching operation of the player, so that the variable display game can be repeatedly executed without getting the player bored, and the interest of the game is improved. Further, by setting whether or not the effect mode switching control is possible depending on the type of the variation pattern, the control load of the effect mode switching control can be reduced.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the effect display is reduced to a main effect display mainly displayed on a display unit of the display device and a part of the display unit. Including a sub-effect display to be displayed,
The effect display means displays the effect display being executed as the main effect display, while displaying the other effect modes as the switching candidates as the sub effect display,
The effect mode switching means can switch the effect mode by switching the main effect display and the sub effect display displayed on the display unit by the effect display means ,
The sub-effect display is displayed in a predetermined frame, and the possibility of the special result is notified by the form of the frame .

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the player can immediately grasp the effect mode after switching by the sub effect display, and can select any effect mode by the switching operation.

According to the present invention, since the effect display mode is switched by the switching operation of the player, the variable display game can be repeatedly executed without getting the player bored, and the interest of the game is improved .

It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of a surrounding frame. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the front side of the upper left light-emitting device. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the back side of a lens member and a decoration member. It is the perspective view seen from the back side in the state where the lens member was attached to the decoration member. It is a vertical sectional view of the central part of the upper left light emitting device. It is a horizontal sectional view of the central part of the upper left light emitting device. It is the perspective view seen from the front side of the upper left light-emitting device which excluded the lens member. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart explaining special figure game processing. It is a flowchart explaining a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure start port switch common process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure pending | holding information determination process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure usual process. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of special result. It is a flowchart explaining a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation group selection table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation group selection table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation group selection table. It is a flowchart explaining a change start information setting process. It is a flowchart explaining 1st main processing. It is a flowchart explaining an interruption process. It is a flowchart explaining 2nd main processing. It is a flowchart explaining 1st scene control processing. It is a flowchart explaining a customer waiting process. It is a flowchart explaining the process during a fluctuation | variation. It is a figure explaining the variation production pattern setting table. It is a flowchart explaining a change production switching process. It is a figure showing an example of change of a change production pattern. It is a figure showing an example of change of a change production pattern. It is a figure showing an example of change of a change production pattern. It is a figure showing an example of change of a change production pattern. It is a flowchart explaining an auxiliary | assistant game control process. It is a figure explaining an acquisition point selection table. It is a figure which shows an example of an auxiliary | assistant game. It is a figure which shows an example of an auxiliary | assistant game. It is a figure which shows an example of an auxiliary | assistant game. It is a figure which shows an example of an auxiliary | assistant game. It is a flowchart explaining a change display process. It is a figure explaining a 4th symbol stop display pattern. It is a figure explaining the result aspect of a decoration special figure fluctuation display game.

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

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

  Further, an illuminating device (moving light) 16 incorporating a lamp and a motor and a lamp (LED) 17 for notifying a dispensing abnormality are provided on the upper part of the glass frame 15. On the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decoration device 18 that incorporates a lamp or the like and emits light for decoration or production, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effects). Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is also provided below the front frame 12.

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

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

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

  On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. In the game area 32, an enclosing frame (center case) 40 provided with a display device 41 is arranged in the approximate center. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the surrounding frame body 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the surrounding frame body 40. That is, the surrounding frame body 40 surrounds the display area R of the display device 41, and is formed so as to protrude forward from the display surface of the display device 41 and prevent a game ball from jumping in from the surrounding game area 32.

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

  A normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided on the left side of the surrounding frame 40 in the game area 32. Three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the surrounding frame body 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the surrounding frame body 40. In each of the general winning ports 35,..., A winning port switch 35a (see FIG. 10) for detecting a game ball won in each general winning port 35 is disposed.

  In addition, a start winning opening 36 (first start winning opening) for providing a start condition of the special figure variation display game is provided below the surrounding frame body 40, and an inverted “C” is formed in the upper part immediately below the opening winning opening 36. An ordinary variable winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b, 37b that open and convert to a state in which a game ball can easily flow in and that has a second start winning opening is provided.

  The pair of movable members 37b, 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 is normally held in a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the start winning port 36 is provided above the normal variation winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state. Then, when the result of the normal variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 10) as a drive device, and a normal variation prize is won. The device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows.

  In addition, the gaming machine 10 includes a first special variable winning device (large winning port) 38 and a second special variable winning device that can be converted into a state where a game ball is not accepted and a state where it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. (Big prize opening) 39.

  The first special variable winning device 38 is disposed below the normal variable winning device 37. The first special variable winning device 38 has an attacker-type opening / closing door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, and a special figure variable display game as an auxiliary game. As a result of this, the state where the special winning opening is closed (blocked state disadvantageous to the player) is changed to the open state (state advantageous to the player). That is, the first special variable winning device 38 includes, for example, a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c driven by a large winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 10) as a driving device. By converting the closed prize opening from the closed state to the opened state, it is possible to facilitate the inflow of gaming balls into the winning prize opening, and to give a predetermined game value (prize ball) to the player. In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 10) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is disposed in the first special variable prize winning device (big prize opening) 38 (winning area). Has been. Below the first special variable winning device 38, there is provided an out port 32a for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port or the like.

  The second special variation winning device 39 is disposed on the upper left side of the surrounding frame body 40. The second special variation winning device 39 has an attacker-type opening / closing member 39c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted to the left side. As a result, the state is converted from a closed state (closed state disadvantageous for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player). That is, the second special variable prize winning device 39 includes, for example, a big prize opening opened and closed by an opening / closing member 39c driven by a big prize opening solenoid 39b (see FIG. 10) as a driving device, and during the special gaming state, By converting the closed prize opening from the closed state to the opened state, it is possible to facilitate the inflow of gaming balls into the winning prize opening, and to give a predetermined game value (prize ball) to the player. In addition, a count switch 39a (see FIG. 10) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is disposed in the second special variable prize winning device (big prize opening) 39 (winning area). Has been.

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

  The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) and a second special figure fluctuation for a first special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like. The second special figure fluctuation display section for display games (special figure 2 display), the fluctuation display section for general figure fluctuation display games (common figure display) composed of LED lamps, and the same LED lamp And a memory display unit for informing the start memory number of each variable display game. Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs, and a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and turns on when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of the short time state. A second game state display unit (second game state display), a probability state display unit (third game state display) that displays that the jackpot probability state is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. A round display unit for displaying the number of rounds at the time of big hit (the number of opening / closing of the special variable prize-winning devices 38 and 39) is provided.

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

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

  The special figure 1 hold indicator displays the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) among the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36 which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 display. Specifically, when the number of hold is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the number of hold is “1”, only lamp 1 is turned on. 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 indicator shows the same as the special figure 1 hold indicator with respect to the start memory number (= hold number) of the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) which is the variation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator. To display.

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

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

  For example, the probability state display unit turns off the lamp when the jackpot probability state is a low probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and when the jackpot probability state is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. Turns on the lamp.

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

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

  On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 10) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, If 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, the general figure start memory number is added if the number is less than the upper limit number (for example, four) of the normal figure start memory number (for example, 4). +1), and one ordinary start memory is stored. The number of memorized universal start prizes is displayed on the universal figure hold display of the collective display device 50. In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (a general map specifying result) is derived by winning the normal map change display game.

  The usual map variation display game is executed by a variation display unit (common diagram display) provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (general and normal symbols) in the lit state and indicating a shift in the unlit state, and the normal identification information is displayed by blinking this LED. The fluctuation display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result. Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stop display of the normal map change display game results in the normal map specifying result, it becomes a hit of the normal map, and the pair of movable members 37b of the normal variable prize-winning device 37 is in a predetermined time (for example, if the normal map low probability state). The open state is opened for 0.3 seconds (0.8 seconds in the case of a normal high probability state). This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases.

  When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the universal figure start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal figure indicator stops in the hit state and enters the hit state. At this time, in the normal variation winning device 37, the built-in power solenoid 37c (see FIG. 10) is driven, so that the movable member 37b has a predetermined time (for example, 0.3% in the normal low probability state). The game ball is converted into a state of being released only for 0.8 seconds in the case of the normal high probability state, and the winning of the game ball is allowed.

  The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. A game ball won in the start winning opening 36 is detected as a start winning ball of the first special figure variation display game, and is stored as a first start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), and normally fluctuates. The game ball that has won the winning device 37 is detected as a start winning ball of the second special figure variation display game, and is stored as a second start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four). In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in a special figure memory in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 10). Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special figure start memory is displayed on the memory display section (the special figure 1 hold indicator, the special figure 2 hold indicator) for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50, and the surrounding frame body. Also on the display device 41 of 40, it is displayed as a decoration special figure start memory display m (see FIG. 34).

  The game control device 100 is based on the winning winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37, or the starting memory thereof, the special figure 1 display (variation display device) or the special figure 2 display (variation display device). The first or second special figure variation display game is performed. 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. Corresponding to each special figure variation display game, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are displayed in a variable manner on the display device (image display device) 41, and the surrounding frame body 40 is displayed. A decorative special figure variation display game is performed in which the LEDs of the change display section 673 (see FIG. 9) of the provided upper left light emitting device 621, lower left light emitting device 622, upper right light emitting device 623, and lower right light emitting device 624 are blinked. It has become. As a result of the special figure variation display game, when the display form of the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display becomes a special result form (special result), a special game state (so-called, Big hit state). Corresponding to this, the result mode consisting of the stop mode at the change display section 673 in the display device 41, the upper left light emitting device 621, the lower left light emitting device 622, the upper right light emitting device 623, and the lower right light emitting device 624 is also a special result mode. (See FIGS. 45 and 46).

  The decorative special figure variation display game in the display device 41, the upper left light emitting device 621, the lower left light emitting device 622, the upper right light emitting device 623, and the lower right light emitting device 624 is, for example, a decorative special symbol composed of the numbers and the like described above in the display device 41 (Identification information) in the left variation display area (first special symbol), the right variation display area (second special symbol), and the middle variation display area (third special symbol), each symbol varies at a speed that is difficult to identify. In addition to displaying (high-speed fluctuation), the LED of the change display portion 673 in the upper left light emitting device 621, the lower left light emitting device 622, the upper right light emitting device 623, and the lower right light emitting device 624 is blinked. Then, the symbols changing after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped in the order of the left changing display area, the right changing display area, and the middle changing display area, and the upper left light emitting device 621, the lower left light emitting device 622, the upper right light emitting device 623, and the lower right light emitting device. The blinking of the LED of the change display portion 673 in 624 is terminated. At this time, the identification information stopped and displayed in each of the left variation display region, the right variation display region, and the middle variation display region, and the upper left light emitting device 621, the lower left light emitting device 622, the upper right light emitting device 623, and the lower right light emitting device 624, respectively. This is done by displaying the result of the special figure variation display game in a result form constituted by lighting or blinking of the LED of the change display section 673. In addition, the display device 41 performs a variable display game with a decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of special figure starting memories, and various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed to improve interest.

  Note that the special figure 1 display and the special figure 2 display may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display game is not to be executed independently or simultaneously. Is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special map variable display game and the second special map variable display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. Further, the special game variable display game may be executed only by the display device 41 without providing the game machine 10 with the special map 1 display and the special map 2 display. Further, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, when there is a start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the special figure fluctuation display game can be executed, the second special figure fluctuation display game is It is supposed to be executed.

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

  Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning award port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switch 35a, and the count switch 38a. , 39a includes a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that includes a magnetic detection coil and detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Has been. Further, the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 and the like are micro switches having mechanical contacts. Can be used.

  Next, the detailed structure of the surrounding frame body (so-called center case) 40 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the surrounding frame body 40 as viewed from the front side. The surrounding frame body 40 includes a back surface constituent member (control unit) 700 including the display device 41 and the like, and a front surface constituent member (front decoration unit) 600 attached to the front surface of the back surface constituent member 700.

  The front component member 600 has a frame shape in which an opening 600a is formed, and includes a stage 601 at the lower portion of the front component member 600 for rolling the game ball and then flowing down below the surrounding frame body 40. ing. The stage 601 includes a partition member 602 that partitions the region where the game ball on the stage 601 rolls and the opening 600 a of the front component member 600, and the game ball that rolls on the stage 601 on the surrounding frame body 40. A guide channel 603 that can flow downward is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the partition member 602 mainly includes a flange portion 602a disposed so as to face the upper surface of the stage 601 with an interval at which a game ball can roll, and a lower surface of the flange portion 602a. And a rear wall portion 602b disposed from the rear end portion to the rear end portion of the upper surface of the stage 601.

  The guide channel 603 is provided from a substantially central portion of the front surface of the back wall portion 602b of the partition member 602 to a substantially central portion of the front surface of the stage 601, and inside the enclosure frame 40 (between the stage 601 and the flange portion 602a). And a portion of the front surface of the stage 601 that is above the start winning opening 36 (specifically, substantially at the center of the front surface of the stage 601) and outside the surrounding frame body 40. A flow path having a guide outlet 603b that opens and communicates between the guide inlet 603a and the guide outlet 603b. That is, the stage 601 encloses the game ball that has flowed into the guide introduction port 603a opened inside the surrounding frame body 40 via the guide outlet port 603b opened on the front surface of the surrounding frame body 40 by the guide channel 603. It is configured such that it can be guided directly above the start winning opening 36 outside the frame body 40.

  The front component member 600 includes a warp channel 604 that can guide the game ball flowing down the game area 32 to the inside of the surrounding frame body 40 on the left side of the front component member 600. The warp flow path 604 is provided on the upper left side of the front structural member 600 and opens toward the outside of the surrounding frame body 40, and the warp channel 604 is provided on the lower left side of the front structural member 600 and inside the surrounding frame body 40. It is a flow path that has a warp outlet 604b that opens toward the stage (specifically, between the stage 601 and the flange 602a) and communicates the warp inlet 604a and the warp outlet 604b. That is, the front component member 600 causes the game ball that has flowed into the warp inlet 604a opened on the left side surface of the surrounding frame body 40 to pass through the warp outlet 604b opened inside the surrounding frame body 40 by the warp channel 604. It is comprised so that it can guide | invade on the stage 601 (ball rolling part) inside the surrounding frame 40. FIG.

  As described above, the gaming machine 10 is arranged on the front opening recessed chamber-shaped enclosure frame 40 facing the game area 32 formed on the game board 30 and the portion of the game area 32 positioned below the enclosure frame 40. A winning opening (start winning opening 36), a stage 601 on which a game ball can roll, a warp channel 604 capable of guiding the game ball flowing down the game area 32 to the stage 601, and a stage 601 And a guide channel 603 capable of guiding the game ball rolling down to the bottom of the surrounding frame body 40 and guiding it directly above the winning opening (start winning port 36).

  Further, on the upper left side of the front structural member 600, a flange portion 600b for attaching the surrounding frame body 40 to the main body of the game board 30 composed of a plywood board or the like, and a game ball flows down the left side or the right side of the display device 41. An armor portion 600c and the like are provided for guiding the user. Further, the front component member 600 includes a second special variable winning device 39 on the upper left side of the front component member 600.

  The second special variation winning device 39 includes an opening / closing member 39c that can be rotated in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted to the left side, and an attacker decoration member 39d that covers a large winning opening provided in the second special variation winning device 39 from the front. . In addition, a winning ball discharge port for discharging the game ball that has flowed into the grand prize winning port to the outside of the front structural member 600, or a guide for guiding the gaming ball that has flowed into the big prize winning port to the winning ball discharge port. It has an upper winning ball flow path. Here, since the opening / closing member 39c and the attacker decoration member 39d are disposed in front of the flange portion 600b, the opening / closing member 39c and the attacker decoration member 39d can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine 10 without being obstructed by the game board 30 main body or the like. On the other hand, the winning ball discharge port is disposed on the rear side of the flange portion 600b, and the upper winning ball flow path is provided inside the front structural member 600, so that it can be viewed from the front of the gaming machine 10. I can't.

  Further, the front structural member 600 includes a light emitting effect device (a strange plate unit) 610 on the right side of the front structural member 600. The light emitting effect device 610 mainly includes a first light guide plate (first strange plate), a second light guide plate (second strange plate) disposed behind the first light guide plate, the first light guide plate and the first light guide plate. LED which makes light enter from the side of a light guide plate corresponding to each of two light guide plates.

  When light enters the first light guide plate 611 from the end face of the first light guide plate 611, characters, images, etc. for identifying the first effect mode (first game mode) (in the case of this embodiment, “Imperial A light emission pattern composed of fine irregularities is applied by laser processing or the like so that the character “)” appears. Thus, the light emitting effect device 610 can display patterns such as characters and images for identifying the first effect mode (first game mode) so that the player can visually recognize the light effect. Further, when light enters the second light guide plate 612 from the end face of the second light guide plate 612, characters or images for identifying the second effect mode (second game mode) (in the case of the present embodiment, A light emission pattern consisting of fine irregularities is applied by laser processing or the like so that the word “Alliance” appears. Thereby, the light emitting effect device 610 can display patterns such as characters and images for identifying the second effect mode (second game mode) so that the player can visually recognize it. Thus, the gaming machine 10 includes a mode display unit (light emission effect device 610) for displaying the game mode (effect mode) set by the game mode setting means (effect control device 300).

  As shown in FIG. 3, the back surface component 700 mainly includes a control base member 710 having a recessed chamber that opens forward, and a window that allows a display portion of the rear display device 41 to be visually recognized. And a frame body effect device 720 that has an opening 721a corresponding to the window portion of the control base member 710 and is mounted in the recessed chamber, and a display unit 730 that is mounted on the rear surface of the control base member 710. Composed.

  The display unit 730 includes a display device 41 and a display control device 42 attached to the rear surface of the display device 41. The display area R (see FIG. 2) of the display device 41 is the gaming machine 10 through the window portion of the control base member 710, the opening portion 721a of the frame body effect device 720, and the opening portion 600a of the front surface component member 600. It is visible from the front.

  The frame effect production device 720 is mounted mainly on the production base member 721 having a frame shape with an opening 721a formed in the center, and the front left portion of the production base member 721, and wins the second special variable prize winning device 39. A middle winning ball flow path 723 for guiding the played game ball, a lower effect unit 800 attached to the lower front portion of the effect base member 721, and a side effect unit 900 attached to the right front portion of the effect base member 721, It is configured with.

  The effect base member 721 includes a display section partition (shutter) effect unit 722 that can partition the display unit (display region R) of the display device 41 exposed from the opening 721a of the effect base member 721. The display part partitioning effect unit 722 partitions the display region R of the display device 41 by the sliding movement of the bar-shaped partitioning member 722a that can slide in the left-right direction within the opening 721a of the effect base member 721. And a state in which the display area R of the display device 41 is not partitioned.

  The lower effect unit 800 includes a lower movable unit 830 capable of moving up and down between an initial position retracted from the opening 721a and a position appearing in the opening 721a. Also, the side effect unit 900 is arranged in front of the effect base member 910 and executes a predetermined movable effect, and the first effect mode (first game mode) for suggesting the first effect mode (first game mode). A mode object (first mode suggesting member) 911 and a second mode object (second mode suggesting member) for suggesting the second effect mode (second game mode) are provided. 2 and 3, the second mode object is hidden by the side movable unit 940. The side movable unit 940 can be converted into a first state (see FIG. 2) that conceals the second mode object and a second state that conceals the first mode object 911, and corresponds to the game mode. By making the object visible, the player is notified of the game mode.

  That is, the partition member 722a of the display section partition effect unit 722, the lower movable unit 830 of the lower effect unit 800, and the side movable unit 940 of the side effect unit 900 are in front of the display device 41 according to the progress state of the variable display game. Thus, a movable effect device capable of performing a predetermined effect operation is formed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of linear shapes are used for game members such as the surrounding frame body 40 and a prize opening device (the first special variation prize-winning device 38 and the like), decoration members directly attached to the game board 30, and the like. A light emitting unit 500 is provided. Then, by performing line display on the display device 41 so as to have continuity with the linear light emitting unit 500, an effect (line effect) in which the linear light emitting unit 500 and the display device 41 are associated can be executed. It has become.

  Next, the configuration of the upper left light emitting device 621, the lower left light emitting device 622, the upper right light emitting device 623, and the lower right light emitting device 624 provided on the surrounding frame body 40 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, the configuration of the upper left light emitting device 621 will be described, but other light emitting devices have the same configuration. As shown in FIG. 4, the upper left light emitting device 621 includes a base member 630 to which various members constituting the light emitting device are attached and fixed to the surrounding frame body 40, an LED substrate 640 having a plurality of LEDs, and a lens member 650. And a decorative member 660 attached to the forefront.

  The base member 630 includes an elliptical plate-like rear wall 631 and a peripheral wall 632 extending forward and perpendicular to the rear wall 631 so as to surround the periphery of the rear wall 631. A storage space 633 formed by a wall 632 and opening forward is provided. A positioning projection 634 for arranging the LED substrate 640 stored in the storage space 633 at a predetermined position is formed on the surface of the peripheral wall 632 on the storage space 633 side. In addition, a screwing portion 635 for fixing the LED substrate 640 with screws is formed on the surface of the rear wall 631 on the storage space 633 side, and a connector portion 646 provided on the back surface of the LED substrate 640 is disposed rearward. An opening 636 penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed for exposure. Further, a fitting boss 637 for fixing the decorative member 660 is formed on the outer surface of the peripheral wall 632.

  The LED substrate 640 has an elliptical plate shape that fits in the storage space 633. Notch portions 641 are formed on the upper and lower sides of the LED substrate 640 at positions corresponding to the positioning protrusions 634 formed on the base member 630, and at positions corresponding to the screwing portions 635 formed on the base member 630. A mounting hole 642 that penetrates forward and backward is formed. Then, the cutout portion 641 is stored in the storage space 633 so as to be fitted to the positioning protrusion 634, and the screw inserted through the mounting hole 642 is screwed into the screwing portion 635, as shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. The LED substrate 640 is fixed at a predetermined position in the storage space 633.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of decoration LEDs 643 are provided on the front surface of the LED board 640, and a change display LED constituting the result mode of the decoration special figure variation display game is provided at the lower center of the front surface. Special Figure 1 4th design LED 644 and Special Figure 2 4th design LED 645 are provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, a connector portion 646 for connecting a wiring (not shown) for controlling the LED is provided on the back surface of the LED substrate 640 and at a position corresponding to the opening of the base member. The wiring connected to the connector unit 646 is connected to the effect control device 300.

  The special figure 1 4th design LED 644 and the special figure 2 4th design LED 645 provided in one light emitting device have different emission colors, and execute either the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game. It is possible to determine whether it is. Moreover, the emission color of the special figure 1 4th design LED 644 provided in each light emitting device is different, and the emission color of the special illustration 2 4th design LED 645 provided in each light emitting device is also different. Further, the emission color of some or all of the decoration LEDs 643 is the same as the emission color of the adjacent change display portion 673.

  In the present embodiment, the emission color in the change display section 673 is white for the special pattern 1 and the fourth design LED 644 of the upper left light-emitting device 621, and blue for the special design 2 and the fourth design LED 645 of the lower left light-emitting device 621. The 4th design LED 644 is blue, and the special design 2 4th design LED 645 is red. Further, the special pattern 1 and the fourth design LED 644 of the upper right light emitting device 623 are red, the special design 2 and the fourth design LED 645 are blue, and the special design 1 and the fourth design LED 644 of the lower right light emitting device 624 are blue and the special diagram 2 and the fourth. The design LED 645 is white (see FIG. 45). It should be noted that the light emission colors of the special pattern 1 and the fourth design LED 644 and the special pattern 2 and the fourth design LED 645 provided in one light emitting device are the same, or the special design 1 and the fourth design LED 644 provided in each light emitting device. The emission color of the 4th pattern LED 645 in FIG. 2 may be the same.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the lens member 650 is made of a transparent material and has an elliptical plate shape that is substantially the same size as the LED substrate 640. The decorative LED 643, the special pattern 1st figure LED 644, and the special figure 2nd figure. Processing that diffuses the light from the four-pattern LED 645 is performed. In addition, an insertion hole 651 is formed in the center of the lens member 650 so as to pass through the partition wall 661 formed in the decorative member, and the left decorative display lens portion 652 is formed by the insertion hole 651. And a right decoration display lens unit 653 and a change display lens unit 654.

  The decorative member 660 is made of a material that does not transmit light, and has an elliptical frame shape whose outer periphery is substantially the same size as the base member 630. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the decoration member 660 can be fitted with the lens member 650 from the rear, and is positioned at a position corresponding to the insertion hole 651 formed on the front surface of the lens member 650. The partition wall 661 inserted through the insertion hole 651 is formed.

  Further, a flange portion 662 that extends outward at a position corresponding to the fitting boss 637 formed on the base member 630 is formed on the outer periphery of the decoration member 660, and the rear surface of the flange portion 662 extends backward. A fitting protrusion 663 that protrudes is formed. As shown in FIG. 8, the fitting protrusion 663 is fitted to the fitting boss 637 so that the decorative member 660 is fixed to the front surface of the base member 630.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the light emitting area of the light emitting device is divided by the partition wall 661 of the decoration member 660, and the left decorative display unit 671 that performs decoration by light emission of the decorative LED 643 arranged on the left side of the center of the LED substrate 640, A right decoration display portion 672 for performing decoration by light emission of the decoration LED 643 arranged on the right side of the center of the substrate 640, and a special figure 1 4 pattern LED 644 and a special figure 2 4 pattern arranged at the lower center of the LED board 640. The LED 645 is divided into a change display section 673 that displays a result mode of the decoration special figure variation display game. Further, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the rear end of the partition wall 661 is disposed so as to contact the front surface of the LED board 640, and each of the left decoration display portion 671, the right decoration display portion 672, and the change display portion 673 is arranged. The light from the LEDs corresponding to the regions is prevented from being mixed, and the light emission modes of the three regions can be visually recognized independently.

  The upper left light emitting device 621, the lower left light emitting device 622, the upper right light emitting device 623, and the lower right light emitting device 624 configured in this way decorate a game by light emission in the left decorative display portion 671 and the right decorative display portion 672, and display a change display. The result of the decoration special figure variation display game is shown by the light emission in the part 673. In the change display portion 673, the special figure 1 and 4 symbol LED 644 is in a predetermined mode during the fluctuation display of the first special figure fluctuation display game, and the special figure 2 and 4 symbol LED 645 is in a predetermined aspect during the fluctuation display of the second special figure fluctuation display game. The light emission mode is changed to indicate that the special figure variation display game is in the variation display. It should be noted that the special figure 1 4th symbol LED 644 and the special figure 2 4th symbol LED 645 are always turned off when the corresponding special figure variation display game is not being executed. Then, when the special figure variation display game is stopped, the change of the light emission mode is stopped and the light emission mode according to the result mode is obtained, and the result mode of the decoration special figure variation display game is configured together with the identification information displayed on the display device 41. It should be noted that the result mode of the special figure variation display game may be identified only by the light emission mode of the change display unit 673.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the upper left light emitting device 621, the lower left light emitting device 622, the upper right light emitting device 623, and the lower right light emitting device 624 are movable effect devices (partition members 722 a, lower movable members) that perform a predetermined effect operation in front of the display device 41. The unit 830 and the side movable unit 940) are disposed at positions that are not shielded. Therefore, the change display unit 673 can be visually recognized regardless of the operation state of the movable effect device, and it is possible to grasp whether or not the variable display game is in progress and the result mode. Further, in the case of a variation effect pattern in which variation display is performed again after the identification information on the display device 41 is temporarily stopped, the light emission mode of the change display portion 673 is continuously changed even during the temporary stop of the identification information. It becomes possible to indicate that the special figure variation display game has not ended.

  Furthermore, compared with the case where the change display unit 673 is set in the display unit of the display device 41, the display unit can be effectively used for the variation display of the identification information and other effects. In addition, since a plurality of change display portions 673 are separately arranged, even if some change display portions 673 are shielded for some reason, the change display is made depending on whether the light emission mode of other change display portions 673 is changed or not. The progress of the game can be grasped.

  Further, each light emitting device has a left decoration display part 671 and a right decoration display part 672 arranged adjacent to the change display part 673 constituting the result mode of the decoration special figure variation display game, so that the change display part 673 is conspicuous. In other words, it is difficult to specify the result of the decorative special map fluctuation display game. Further, the light emission color of the decoration LED 643 is set to the same light emission color as that of the adjacent change display portion 673 so that the change display portion 673 is less noticeable. However, by providing a partition wall 661 that partitions the change display portion 673 from the left decoration display portion 671 and the right decoration display portion 672, the change display portion 673 is not completely assimilated to the decoration display portion, and the change display portion 673 Discrimination is ensured.

  From the above, a concave-chambered center case (enclosure frame body 40) with a front opening facing the game area 32 formed on the surface of the game board 30, and a window portion provided at the back of the concave chamber of the center case A display device 41 facing the display unit, and a variable display game in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed in a variable manner on the display unit based on the establishment of the start condition, and the variable display game has a special result mode set in advance. In a gaming machine that generates a special game state advantageous to the player in the case of a game, a movable effect device (partition member 722a) capable of performing a predetermined effect operation in front of the display device 41 in accordance with the progress state of the variable display game , Lower movable unit 830, side movable unit 940), and a change that enables grasping whether or not the variable display game is progressing by changing the display mode over the execution period of the variable display game A radical 113 673, includes a change display unit 673 provided separately from the display device 41, and that it is disposed at a position not shielded by the movable effect device of the center case.

  In addition, the change display unit 673 includes a plurality of light emitting units that are separately disposed at positions that are not shielded by the movable effect device (the partition member 722a, the lower movable unit 830, and the side movable unit 940) in the center case (the surrounding frame body 40). (Special figure 1 4 design LED 644, special figure 2 4 design LED 645), as for the plural light emitting parts, the light emission mode changes over the execution period of the variable display game, and by the end of the variable display game The change in the light emission mode is stopped.

  In addition, a plurality of decorative light emitting units (decorative LED 643) capable of performing a decorative light emitting operation in accordance with the progress state of the variable display game are provided, and the plurality of decorative light emitting units include a plurality of light emitting units (see FIG. 1 and FIG. 4). Each of the LED 644 and the special pattern 2 4th pattern LED 645) is disposed adjacent to each other.

  In addition, the plurality of light emitting units (Special Figure 4 4th Design LED 644, Special Figure 2 4th Design LED 645) are each configured to emit light in a specific light color, and the plurality of decorative light emitting units (decorative LED 643) are each provided in plurality. And a part or all of the plurality of light emitters emit light in the same light color as the light color of the adjacent light emitting portion. In addition, a some decoration light emission part is good also as the same light color as one of the special figure 1 4th design LED 644 and the special figure 2 4th design LED 645, and may contain both light colors.

  In addition, a plurality of partition sections (partition walls 661) that partition between the light emitting section (special pattern 4 fourth pattern LED 644, special pattern 2 fourth pattern LED 645) and the decorative light emitting section (decorative LED 643) adjacent to the light emitting section. It is provided for each light emitting part.

  The variation display game includes a first variation display game executed based on the establishment of the first start condition and a second variation display game executed based on the establishment of the second start condition, and includes a plurality of light emission. The part (special figure 1 4 symbol LED644, special figure 2 4 symbol LED645), the 1st luminous body (special figure 1 4 symbol LED644) which makes it possible to grasp the progress state of the 1st fluctuation display game, A second light emitter (a special pattern 2 and a 4th pattern LED 645) for making it possible to grasp the progress state of the second variable display game, and the light color of the first light emitter and the second light emitter of each light emitting section. The light color will be different.

  In addition, although the change display part 673 was provided with LED, you may make it provide what can change a display mode, such as a lamp | ramp and a liquid crystal display device. Further, although the LED (single color) is blinked as the change in the display mode, the emission color may be changed by changing the LED to a full color.

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

  The CPU unit 110 includes a game microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and a signal from the interface chip (I / F) 121 connected to the proximity switch in the input unit 120 (start winning detection signal). Is provided with an inverter 112 such as an inverter that logically inverts the signal and input to the gaming microcomputer 111 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and generates a clock for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generation circuit. And an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 so as to be operable. Is done.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. This reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (reliability is different). As a reach effect, normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), special 4 reach (SP4 reach, premier reach), etc. are set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <special 4 reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode in the case where it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of date). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

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

  In addition, the CPU 111A selects one of a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) or a special figure routine process (step A9) in a special figure game process to be described later. One fluctuation pattern table is acquired. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as a state, the number of start memories, etc., one of the variation pattern tables is selected and acquired. To do. In addition, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the ID stored in the individual ID register 111D from the information transmission unit 71 at the time of power-on, at the occurrence of an event such as a big hit, or when the fraud is detected by a magnet or radio wave.

  Although not shown, the payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives a payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100. , Control for paying out a prize ball. In addition, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the ball. In addition, the payout control device 200 outputs a launch permission signal that permits the launch of the game ball to the launch control device 201 that controls the launch device on the condition that it is electrically connected to the card unit.

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a start port 1 switch 36a in the start winning port 36, a start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, a gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, and a general winning port. The switch 35a and the count switches 38a and 39a are connected via the proximity I / F 121. When the connected switch is a proximity switch, the proximity I / F 121 receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from the switch, and a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. It is an interface chip that converts to Proximity I / F 121 seems to be floating because the input range is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the proximity switch is improperly shorted, the switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. An abnormal state can be detected, and an abnormality detection signal is output.

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

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

  Further, the input unit 120 includes a start winning opening 36 converted by signals from the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 and the proximity I / F 121. The start port 1 switch 36a in the inside, the start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switch 35a, and the signals from the count switches 38a and 39a are taken in via the data bus 140. A second input port 122 for supplying to the microcomputer 111 is provided. The data held by the second input port 122 is read by asserting the enable signal CE1 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 122. be able to. The same applies to other ports described later.

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

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

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

  The output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and outputs a 4-bit data signal output to the payout control device 200, a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating validity / invalidity of the data, and a data strobe signal SSTB output to the effect control device 300. 1 and a second output port 132 for generating an 8-bit data signal to be output to the effect control device 300. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300 by parallel communication. In addition, the data strobe signal from the first output port 131 is provided to the output unit 130 so that a signal cannot be input to the game control device 100 from the side of the effect control device 300, that is, to ensure one-way communication. A unidirectional buffer 133 that outputs an 8-bit data signal from the SSTB and the second output port 132 is provided. A buffer may be provided for a signal output from the first output port 131 to the payout control device 200.

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

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

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 to open a first special variable winning device 38 (a large winning port solenoid) 38b and a solenoid opening a second special variable winning device 39 (a large winning port solenoid). 39b, the opening / closing data of the solenoid (general power solenoid) 37c for opening the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 and the on / off data of the digit line connected to the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 are output. A third output port 135 for output, a fourth output port 136 for outputting on / off data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the contents displayed on the collective display device 50, game such as jackpot information 5th output port 13 for outputting the information regarding the machine 10 to the information transmission part (external information terminal board) 71 It is provided. Information relating to the gaming machine 10 output from the information transmission unit (external information terminal board) 71 is supplied to, for example, an information collection terminal or a game hall internal management device (not shown) installed in a game store.

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

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

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection apparatus 1000. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be capable of two-way communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection apparatus 1000 through serial communication. Note that such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal included in the gaming microcomputer 111 in the same manner as a normal general-purpose microprocessor, and therefore, ports such as the input ports 122 and 123 are not provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control device 300 includes a board decoration device 46 (an upper left light emitting device 621, a lower left light emitting device 622, an upper right light emitting device 623, and a lower right light device) having LEDs provided on the game board 30 (including the surrounding frame body 40). Including the decorative LED 643 of the light emitting device 624), the upper left light emitting device 621, the lower left light emitting device 622, the upper right light emitting device 623, and the lower right light emitting device 624. A panel decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling the change display portion 673 configured by the above is provided. In addition, a frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device 18 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the front frame 12, and a board effect provided on the game board 30 (including the surrounding frame body 40). A board effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 for driving and controlling the device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect by cooperating with the effect display on the display device 41), and a frame effect device 45 (provided on the front frame 12). For example, a frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling a motor that operates the moving light 16 and the like is provided. These control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps, motors and solenoids are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 340.

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

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply apparatus 400 drives a motor or a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control apparatus 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. In addition to DC12V for driving the display device 41 made up of a liquid crystal panel, DC5V serving as the power supply voltage for the command I / F 331, DC18V for driving the LED and speaker, and a reference for these DC voltages It is configured to generate a voltage of NDC 24V used to turn on the power monitor lamp. Further, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 or the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312, DC 3. The effect control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating 3V or DC 1.2V. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

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

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided to the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining a missed hit of the normal game display game is performed. Then, after the identification information is fluctuated and displayed for a predetermined time on the general-purpose display, processing for displaying a general-purpose variable display game to be stopped is performed. If the result of this normal map change display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display, and the general electric solenoid 37c is operated to move the movable members 37b and 37b of the normal variable prize winning device 37 for a predetermined time. The opening control is performed as described above (for example, for 0.3 seconds). In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display.

  Further, a start winning (starting memory) is stored based on an input of a detection signal of a game ball from a starting port 1 switch 36a provided in the starting winning port 36, and based on this start memory, the first special figure variation display game is stored. The big hit determination random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining a miss of the first special figure variation display game is performed. In addition, the start memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37, and based on this start memory, for the big hit determination of the second special figure variable display game A random number value is extracted and compared with a determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining a miss of the second special figure variation display game is performed.

  Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination results of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game to the effect control device 300. Then, after the identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display, processing for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game to be stopped is performed. In addition, in the effect control device 300, the display device 41, the upper left light emitting device 621, the lower left light emitting device 622, the upper right light emitting device 623, and the change display portion 673 of the lower right light emitting device 624 are specially selected based on the control signal from the game control device 100. A process for displaying a decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the figure fluctuation display game is performed. Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the production state (production mode) is set, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed. .

  Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a win, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays a special result mode on the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display and generates a special game state. I do. In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A, for example, the open / close door 38c of the first special variable winning device 38 by the large winning opening solenoid 38b or the opening / closing member 39c of the second special variable winning device 39 by the large winning opening solenoid 39b. Is controlled to allow the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening. Then, until the condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined openable time elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. The control (cycle game) is performed by releasing (repeating) a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times or 2 times). When the result of the special figure variation display game is out of control, the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display is controlled to display the result of the deviation.

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

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

  For example, in the short-time state, it is possible to control the execution time of the above-described normal map change display game (the normal map change time) to be the second change display time shorter than the first change display time (for example, 10,000 milliseconds is 600 milliseconds). Further, in the short time state, it is possible to control the general map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map change display game to be the second stop time shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 milliseconds). Is 704 milliseconds). Also, in the short-time state, when the normal variation winning game 37 is released as a result of the normal-variation display game being won, the opening time (general power open time) is set to the normal state (low-probability state) It is possible to control the second opening time to be longer than one opening time (for example, 300 milliseconds is 800 milliseconds). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 (number of times of opening of the general electric power) is not equal to the first number of times of opening for one time with respect to the result of one hit of the normal figure changing display game. It is possible to set the second number of times of opening a plurality of times (for example, 4 times). Also, in the short-time state, the probability that the hit result of the normal map variation display game (normal map probability) is higher than the normal probability (normal low probability state) in the normal operation state (high normal probability) State).

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

  Next, control of the gaming machine 10 will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. Control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes main processing shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 14 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 milliseconds).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 12, first, an interrupt prohibition process (step S1) is performed, and then an interrupt vector setting process for setting a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs ( Step S2), a stack pointer setting process for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like when an interrupt occurs (Step S3), an interrupt mode setting process for setting an interrupt processing mode (Step S3) S4) is performed.

  Next, in order to wait for the program of the payout control apparatus (payout board) 200 to start normally, for example, a time of 4 milliseconds is waited (step S5). As a result, when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, the game control device 100 rises first and sends the command to the payout control device 200 before the payout control device 200 starts up, and the payout control device 200 misses the command. Can be avoided. Next, access to a read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM is permitted, and OFF data for setting no output to all output ports is output (steps S6 and S7). Next, a serial port (a port that is pre-installed in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is not used in this embodiment because it performs parallel communication with the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300) is set to a state in which it is not used. Processing is performed (step S8).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply device 400 is ON (step S9). If it is determined in step S9 that the initialization switch is OFF (step S9; No), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data 1 (step S10). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the power failure inspection area 1 is normal (step S11). If it is determined in step S11 that the value of the power failure inspection area 1 is normal (step S11; Yes), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal power failure inspection area check data 2 (Step S12), it is determined whether or not the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (Step S13).

  If it is determined in step S13 that the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S13; Yes), a checksum of a predetermined area in the RWM is calculated (step S14), and the calculated checksum and the power interruption are calculated. The current checksum is compared (step S15) to determine whether the checksums match (step S16). If it is determined in step S16 that the checksums match (step S16; Yes), the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG.

  Moreover, when it determines with the initialization switch being ON at step S9 (step S9; Yes), or when it determines with the value of a power failure inspection area | region not being normal at step S11 or step S13 (step S11; No or step S13; No) ) If it is determined in step S16 that the checksums do not match (step S16; No), the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG. 13 to perform initialization processing.

  In step S17 of FIG. 13, all the power outage inspection areas are cleared, the checksum area is cleared (step S18), and the area related to error and fraud monitoring is reset (step S19). Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S20). If it is determined in step S20 that the state is not a high probability state (step S20; No), steps S21 and S22 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S23.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S20 that the state is a high probability state (step S20; Yes), ON information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S21), and the high probability provided in the collective display device 50, for example, is set. The ON data for turning on (turning on) the notification LED (probability state display section) is saved in the segment area (step S22). Next, a process (step S23) of transmitting a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to a special figure game process number prepared for rationally executing a special figure game process described later to the effect control device 300 is performed (step S23). Proceed to S29.

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S9, S11, S13, S16 to step S24, all work areas before the access prohibited area are cleared (step S24), and all stack areas after the access prohibited area are cleared. (Step S25), the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (Step S26). Next, a time value for outputting the external information related to RWM clear is set (step S27), a command for turning on the power is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (step S28), and the process proceeds to step S29.

  In step S29, the individual identification information is obtained from the individual ID register 111D, set in the serial communication circuit, and output from the information transmission unit 71. Next, a process of starting a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed (step S30). The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC that gives a trigger for updating a random number to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

  After the CTC activation process in step S30, a process for setting the activation of the random number generation circuit is performed (step S31). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Next, the value of a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at power-on is extracted, and various corresponding initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit symbol random number) 2) After saving the initial value (start value) of a random number (winning random number) for determining the normal hit in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S32), the interruption is permitted (step S33). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on. Therefore, this value is used as the initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Next, initial value random number update processing (step S34) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, although not particularly limited, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number (big hit random number) generated in a random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number is a soft random number generated by software.

  After the initial value random number update process in step S34, the number of times the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus is set (step S35), and the power failure monitoring signal is ON. It is determined whether or not there is (step S36). If it is determined in step S36 that the power failure monitoring signal is not ON (step S36; No), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step S34). That is, when no power failure has occurred, the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S34) (step S33), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed with priority. Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  Note that the initial value random number update process in step S34 includes a method of performing the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid execution of the value random number update process, when performing the initial value random number update process in the main process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

  If it is determined in step S36 that the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S36; Yes), it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks set in step S35. Determination is made (step S37). If it is determined in step S37 that it is not continued (step S37; No), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S36). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S37 that it is continuing (step S37; Yes), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S38), all output ports The process of outputting OFF data to (step S39).

  Next, the power failure inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection region 1 (step S40), and the power failure inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection region 2 (step S41). Next, a process for calculating the checksum when the RWM is turned off (step S42), a process for saving the calculated checksum in the checksum area (step S43), and a process for prohibiting access to the RWM (step S44) are performed. After that, it waits for the power supply of the gaming machine 10 to be cut off. As described above, the check data is saved in the power failure inspection area and the checksum at the time of power interruption is calculated, so that the information stored in the RWM before the power interruption of the gaming machine 10 due to the power failure is properly backed up. It can be determined whether or not the gaming machine 10 is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. The timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the CPU 111A, the timer interrupt process in FIG. 14 is started.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first performs a register save process (step S51) for transferring a value held in a predetermined register to the RWM. In the Z80 microcomputer used as the gaming microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register. Subsequently, input from various sensors (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, usual gate switch 34a, general winning port switch 35a, count switches 38a, 39a, etc.), that is, the state of each input port Is input (step S52). Next, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S53) for performing drive control of actuators such as solenoids (large prize winning openings SOL38b, 39b, general electric power SOL37c) and the like is performed.

  Next, a command transmission process (step S54), a random number update process 1 (step S55), and a random number update process 2 (step S56) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 300, the payout control device 200, and the like. )I do. Next, it is monitored whether there is a normal signal input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the general winning port switch 35a, and the count switches 38a and 39a, and error monitoring. A prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S57) for performing (such as whether the front frame or the glass frame is open) is performed. Next, a special figure game process (step S58) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game, and a general figure game process (step S59) for performing a process related to the common figure variation display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S60) that is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays special information variation display games and various information related to games to display desired contents, and a magnetic sensor switch 61. Magnet fraud monitoring process (step S61) for checking whether there is an abnormality by checking the detection signal from, vibration fraud monitoring process (step S62) for checking whether there is an abnormality by checking the detection signal from the vibration sensor switch 62, External information editing processing (step S63) is performed in which signals to be output to various external devices are set in the output buffer. Next, a process of clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S64), a process of restoring the register data saved in step S51 (step S65), and an interrupt permitting process (step S65) S66) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

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

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the special game process, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first starts the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring the winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a. )I do. In this start port switch monitoring process, if there is a winning game ball in the start winning port 36 that forms the first start winning port and the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the second start winning port, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted. The game result prior determination is performed in advance to determine the game result based on the winning in the stage before the start of the special figure variation display game based on the winning.

  Next, the count switch monitoring process 1 (step A2) is performed. In the count switch monitoring process 1, a process of monitoring the count number of the count switch 38a provided in the first special variation winning device 38 and the count switch 39a provided in the second special variation winning device 39 is performed.

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

  If the special figure game process number is “0” in step A8, the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure fluctuation display game, the setting of the production, the special figure fluctuation processing A special figure routine process (step A9) for setting information necessary for performing the process is performed. Also, if the special figure game process number is “1” in step A8, the special figure is changing to set the stop display time of the special figure or to set the information necessary for performing the special figure display process. Processing (step A10) is performed.

  In addition, when the special figure game process number is “2” in step A8, if the game result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command setting corresponding to the type of the big hit or the big win for each big hit A special chart display process (step A11) is performed for setting the fanfare time corresponding to the mouth opening pattern and setting information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process.

  Also, if the special figure game process number is “3” in step A8, 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, etc. The fanfare / interval processing (step A12) to be performed is performed. If the special figure game process number is “4” in step A8, an interval command is set if the big hit round is not the final round, while an ending command is set if the final round is a final round, A special winning opening opening process (step A13) for setting information necessary for performing the remaining ball process is performed.

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

  Next, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display (step A16), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A17) related to the special figure 1 display is performed. Next, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display (step A18), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A19) related to the special figure 2 display is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; No), the process proceeds to step A16, and the subsequent processes are performed.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, in the start port switch monitoring process, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first prepares a table for setting information on hold by the first start port (start winning prize port 36) ( Step A111) and special figure start port switch common processing (step A112) are performed.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the special figure start port switch common process, the gaming microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first starts the monitoring target start port switch (start port 1 switch 36a and start port 2 switch 37a). For example, it is checked whether there is an input to the start port 1 switch 36a or the like (step A201), and it is determined whether there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202). If it is determined in step A202 that there is no input to the monitoring target start port switch (step A202; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), after saving the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch (step A203), The extracted big hit random number is loaded into the monitored hard random number latch register and prepared (step A204).

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

  And, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the number of special figure hold (start memory) to be updated corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) is less than the upper limit value. Is checked (step A209), and it is determined whether or not the special figure hold number is less than the upper limit value (step A210).

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the special figure hold information determination process, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first determines whether or not it is a winning of the starting port 2 (winning to the normal variable winning device 37). (Step A231). If it is determined in step A231 that the start port 2 has been won (step A231; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is at a high probability (high probability state) (step A233). On the other hand, when it is determined in step A231 that the start port 2 is not won (step A231; No), it is determined whether or not the electric support (short time state) or big hit (special game state) is being performed (step A232). ).

  If it is determined in step A232 that the electric support or big hit is being made (step A232; Yes), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A232 that there is no power support or big hit (step A232; No), it is determined whether or not it is a high probability (high probability state) (step A233).

  If it is determined in step A233 that the probability is high (step A233; Yes), a determination value for high probability is set (step A234), and the target big hit random number is loaded (step A236). Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is a big hit based on whether or not the jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value (step A237). On the other hand, if it is determined in step A233 that it is not a high probability (step A233; No), a determination value for a low probability (normal probability state) is set (step A235), and the target big hit random number is loaded (step A235). Step A236). Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is a big hit based on whether or not the jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value (step A237).

  When it is determined in step A237 that it is a big hit (step A237; Yes), a big hit symbol information table (see FIG. 20) corresponding to the target start-up switch is set (step A238), and the target big hit symbol random number is set. Is loaded (step A239). Thereafter, symbol information corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number is acquired from the set jackpot symbol information table (step A240), a symbol information command corresponding to the acquired symbol information is prepared (step A242), and command setting processing is performed (step A240). Step A243). On the other hand, when it is determined in step A237 that the game is not a big hit (step A237; No), the symbol information is obtained (step A241), and the symbol information command corresponding to the acquired symbol information is prepared (step A242). Then, command setting processing is performed (step A243).

  Next, the target variation pattern random number 1 is loaded (step A244), a variation pattern random number command corresponding to the target variation pattern random number 1 is prepared (step A245), command setting processing is performed (step A246), The hold information determination process ends. By this processing, a special figure holding number command is transmitted to the production control device 300 based on the occurrence of the start memory, and then the special figure type / symbol information command and the variation pattern random number are given as pre-determined information (pre-determined command). Command is sent. Then, the production control device 300 increases the special figure start memory number based on the decoration special figure reservation number command, and performs a pre-production (prefetching production) based on the symbol information command and the variation pattern random number command.

  That is, the determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information corresponding to the start memory can be notified to the effect control device 300 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory. And the production | presentation control apparatus 300 alert | reports a result relevant information to a player before the start timing of the special figure change display game by changing the decoration special figure start memory display m displayed on the display apparatus 41, etc. It becomes possible.

  Here, for jackpot random numbers and jackpot symbol random numbers that need to improve confidentiality (influence the results), the result information after determination is transmitted to the effect control device 300 as symbol information commands. On the other hand, for the variation pattern random number that does not need to improve confidentiality (does not affect the result), the variation control random number command is used as the variation pattern random number command as it is or converted into information indicating the random number value. To send to. Note that the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is a random number for selecting the reach system (variation group) of the second half fluctuation, and the fluctuation pattern random number 2 is a random number for performing detailed distribution from the reach system. Pattern random number 3 is a random number for selecting the first half variation. Since it is sufficient that even the reach system can be transmitted to the production control device 300 side at the time of prior determination, information regarding the fluctuation pattern random number 1 may be transmitted.

  Note that the time when the random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory is determined in advance is not only at the start winning time when the start memory is generated, but any time before the variable display game based on the start memory is performed. Good. Further, the variation pattern random number 2 and the variation pattern random number 3 may be included in the variation pattern random number command, or a command indicating the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 may be transmitted instead of the variation pattern random number command. Anyway. That is, all the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 may be transmitted to the effect control device 300, or the variation pattern number may be transmitted to the effect control device 300 after the variation pattern is determined as at the start of the variation. good.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 19, in the special figure normal processing, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first checks whether the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) is 0 (step A301). ), It is determined whether or not the special figure 2 holding number is 0 (step A302). If it is determined in step A302 that the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (step A302; Yes), it is checked whether the special figure 1 hold number (first start storage number) is 0 (step A303). ), It is determined whether or not the special figure 1 holding number is 0 (step A304). If it is determined in step A304 that the number of special figure 1 hold is 0 (step A304; Yes), it is checked whether the customer waiting demo has already started (step A305), and the customer waiting demo has already started. It is determined whether or not the customer waiting demonstration has been started (step A306).

  If it is determined in step A306 that the customer waiting demo has not been started (step A306; No), a customer waiting demo flag is saved in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A307). Then, the customer waiting demonstration command is prepared (step A308), the command setting process (step A309), the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A310) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A306 that the customer waiting demo has been started (step A306; Yes), the customer waiting demo flag is already saved in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A307), and the customer waiting demo command is displayed. Is also prepared (step A308) and the command setting process (step A309) is also executed, so the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A310) is performed without performing these processes, and the special figure normal process is terminated. To do. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 1, a process number “0” relating to the special figure normal process, a flag (big prize opening fraud monitoring information) for defining a special prize opening fraud monitoring period, and the like are set.

  In addition, when it is determined in step A302 that the special figure 2 hold number is not 0 (step A302; No) or in step A304, it is determined that the special figure 1 hold number is not 0 (step A304; No), A jackpot flag setting process (step A311) is performed to set shift information and jackpot information to the jackpot flag for determining whether or not the figure variation display game is a jackpot.

  Next, a special symbol stop symbol setting process (step A312), which is a process related to setting a special symbol stop symbol (symbol information), specifically, a special symbol stop symbol determination process based on the presence / absence of a jackpot flag and a symbol random number. ), The signal corresponding to the special figure stop symbol number of the special figure stop symbol that has been set is saved in the test signal output data area (step A313), and the symbol information is saved as the special symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2). ) Is saved in the symbol information (work) area corresponding to ().

  Next, the special figure fluctuation flag corresponding to the special figure (special figure 1 or special figure 2) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area (step A315), and a table for setting information regarding the fluctuation pattern is prepared (step A316). Next, a variation pattern setting process (step A317) for setting a variation mode of the special figure variation display game and a variation start information setting process (step A318) for setting variation start information are performed. In this variation start information setting process, a variation pattern command including information related to a variation pattern of the special-figure variation display game, a special-decoration diagram command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern (stop result mode) information related to the special-figure special-figure display game, and display A decoration special figure reservation number command (decoration special figure reservation number command) related to the decoration special figure start memory display m displayed on the device 41 is prepared. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

  Subsequently, the special figure changing process transition setting process (step A319) is performed, and the special figure usual process is terminated. In the special figure changing process transition setting process, the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process, the information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, the test signal relating to the change of the first special figure, or the second special figure Test signal during fluctuation, information for controlling the first special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display (for example, flag relating to fluctuation of the special figure 1 display, period of blinking of the special figure 1 display) The initial value of the timer, etc.) or information for controlling the second special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 2 display (for example, the flag relating to the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display, the blinking cycle of the special figure 2 display) Perform processing to set the initial value of the timer.

  In this way, when the special figure 2 hold number in step A301 and step A302 is checked before the special figure 1 hold number check in steps A303 and A304, the special figure 2 hold number is not zero. Is executed from the big hit flag setting process (step A311) based on the second start memory to the special figure changing process transition setting process (step A319), the special figure 2 hold number is 0 and the special figure 1 hold number is not 0. In this case, the special chart changing process transition setting process (step A319) is executed from the big hit flag setting process (step A311) based on the first start memory. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game.

  FIG. 20 shows a jackpot symbol information table for determining the type of special result when the result is a special result (big hit). FIG. 20A is a jackpot symbol information table corresponding to the first special symbol variation display game, and FIG. 20B is a jackpot symbol information table corresponding to the second special symbol variation display game.

  In the special result, a plurality of types having different game values such as an execution mode of the special game state and an additional game value given to the player after the end of the special game state are set. A special result is selected based on the jackpot symbol random number extracted based on the winning of the game ball. That is, it can be said that the execution mode of the special gaming state and the amount of additional game value are determined based on the jackpot symbol random number. The execution mode of the special game state in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes the number of rounds that can be executed and the opening time of the special winning opening (that is, the number of game balls (prize balls) that can be acquired in the special game state), The type of the big winning opening to be opened (upper AT (second special variable winning device 39), lower AT (first special variable winning device 38)). Further, the additional game value means that the game state is set to a high probability state until the next special result mode is derived after the special game state ends, or a special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times after the special game state ends. It is to be in a short time state. Further, based on the jackpot symbol random number, it is also determined whether the probability state is notified (probability clear) or not notified (probability ambiguous) after the end of the special gaming state.

  When the jackpot symbol random number is 1 to 20, the opening of the upper AT (second special variable winning device 39) is selected. In this case, the opening is performed three times with a predetermined closing time in one round (R). For example, when three rounds are executed, the opening is performed nine times. As will be described later, in the special figure variation display game that has a special result in which the upper AT (second special variation prize winning device 39) is released, an auxiliary game that suggests the number of times of opening is performed. However, in the auxiliary game, the number of times of opening may be suggested that is less than the actual number of times of opening.

  Among these jackpots, the probability variation 3R jackpot, the probability variation 12R jackpot, the probability variation 6R jackpot and the probability variation 9R jackpot have the same result mode on the display device 41 among the result modes of the decorative special figure variation display game, and the surrounding frame body. Only the display mode of the change display portion 673 of the upper left light emitting device 621, the lower left light emitting device 622, the upper right light emitting device 623, and the lower right light emitting device 624 provided in 40 is different (see FIGS. 45 and 46). These can be discriminated only by the display mode of the change display unit 673 or the display mode of the special figure 1 display and the special figure 2 display, and it is difficult to identify which big hit. Thereby, in the special game state, the player is expected to have the number of times of opening more than the number of times of opening suggested in the auxiliary game, thereby enhancing the interest of the game.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol random number is 31 to 35 (probability 2R jackpot) and when the jackpot symbol random number is 46 to 50 (normally 2R jackpot), the probability that the probability state is not clearly notified after the end of the special gaming state It becomes ambiguous. In these big hits, the result mode of the display device 41 is the same among the result modes of the decorative special figure variation display game. 623 and the lower right light emitting device 624 differ only in the display mode on the change display unit 673 (see FIGS. 45 and 46), and the execution mode of the special gaming state is also the same. These can be discriminated only by the display mode of the change display unit 673 or the display mode of the special figure 1 display and the special figure 2 display, and it is difficult to identify which big hit. Thus, the player is expected to be in a high probability state in the probability ambiguous state, and the interest of the game is enhanced. Further, the distribution of special results is such that the probability that a special result advantageous to the player is selected in the second special figure variation display game is higher than that in the first special figure variation display game.

[Variation pattern setting process]
Next, the details of the variation pattern setting process (step A317) in the above-described special figure routine process will be described. As shown in FIG. 21, in the variation pattern setting process, the gaming microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first checks whether the symbol information (for work) is off symbol information (step A321), and the off symbol is displayed. It is determined whether it is information (step A322).

  If it is determined in step A322 that the symbol information is out of place (step A322; Yes), a variation group selection table (see FIGS. 23 and 24) corresponding to the current gaming state is prepared (step A323). The fluctuation pattern random number 1 is loaded from the target area and prepared (step A325). On the other hand, when it is determined in step A322 that the symbol information is not out of step (step A322; No), the big hit time variation group selection table (see FIG. 22) corresponding to the special figure (special figure 1 or special figure 2) is displayed. Prepare (step A324), and load and prepare the fluctuation pattern random number 1 from the target area (step A325).

  Next, a 2-byte distribution process (step A326) is performed, and the address of the reach system obtained as a result of the distribution is acquired and prepared (step A327). Next, the fluctuation pattern random number 2 is loaded from the target area and prepared (step A328), and a sorting process (step A329) is performed to obtain the latter half fluctuation number obtained as a result of the sorting (step A330). Next, the latter-half variation number is saved in the target latter-half variation number area (step A331), and it is checked whether the latter-half variation number is a number for non-reach variation (step A332). Determine (step A333).

  When it is determined in step A333 that the number is a variation without reach (step A333; Yes), the first half variation selection table 1 (for no reach) is prepared (step A334), and the variation pattern random number 3 is obtained from the target region. Is prepared by loading (step A336). On the other hand, if it is determined in step A333 that the number is not a reachless variation number (step A333; No), the first half variation selection table 2 (for reach) is prepared (step A335), and the variation pattern random number 3 from the target region. Is prepared by loading (step A336).

  Next, a sorting process is performed (step A337), and the first half variation number obtained as a result of the sorting is acquired and prepared (step A338), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. Through the above processing, a variation group (no reach, normal reach, or SP1 to 4 reach) is selected based on the variation pattern random number 1, and a detailed production distribution (variation pattern) is selected from the variation group based on the variation pattern random number 2. And the variation mode of the first half variation until reaching the reach state is selected based on the variation pattern random number 3.

  In the variation group selection table at the time of big hit shown in FIG. 22, only the variation group that reaches the reach state can be selected. Also, SP4 reach can be selected only in the case of the second special figure variation display game. The fluctuation group selection table at the time of losing of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the fluctuation group selection table at the time of losing of the second special figure fluctuation display game shown in FIG. 23 and FIG. 24 are in a short time state (normal power support state). The table to be used differs depending on whether or not it is in the short-time state (general power support state, low support) (when the normal figure low probability state), the table of FIG. In the case of the probability state, the table of FIG. 24 is used for high support.

  In the variation group selection table at the time of the failure of the first special figure variation display game in the case of not being in the short time state shown in FIGS. 23A and 23B, the table to be used differs depending on the first start memory number. If it is not in the short-time state, when the first start memory number is 1, that is, when the first start memory number is changed from 1 to 0 by the start of the first special figure variable display game, the special figure variable display game is displayed. 23 (a) is used, and the table of FIG. 23 (b) is used when the first start memory number is 2, 3 or 4. The larger the first start memory number, the shorter the reach time and the normal reach variation time, so that the first start memory can be quickly digested.

  Similarly, in the variation group selection table at the time of the loss of the second special figure variation display game in the case where the time reduction state is not shown in FIGS. . If it is not in the short-time state, when the second start memory number is 1, that is, when the second start memory number becomes 1 to 0 by the start of the second special figure variable display game, 23 (c) is used, and when the second start memory number is 2, 3 or 4, the table of FIG. 23 (d) is used. The larger the second start memory number, the shorter the reach time of no reach and normal reach, so that the second start memory can be quickly digested.

  In the variation group selection table when the first special figure variation display game is lost in the short time state shown in FIGS. 24A and 24B, the first start memory number is 1, that is, the first When the first start memory number is changed from 1 to 0 by the start of one special figure variation display game, the first start memory number is 2, 3 or 4 using the table of FIG. At that time, the table of FIG. 24B is used. Also in this case, when the number of first start memories is large, there is no reach and the fluctuation time of normal reach is shortened, so that the first start memories can be quickly digested. In addition, the fluctuation time without reach when the first start memory number is 1 is longer than the fluctuation time without reach when not in the short-time state, and the special time fluctuation in the short-time state which is advantageous to the player over the normal gaming state The display game is prevented from being interrupted.

  Also, in the variation group selection table at the time of losing of the second special figure variation display game in the short time state shown in FIGS. 24C and 24D, when the second start memory number is 1, that is When the second start memory number is changed from 1 to 0 by the start of the 2 special figure variation display game, the second start memory number is 2, 3 or 4 using the table of FIG. At that time, the table of FIG. Also in this case, when the number of second start memories is large, there is no reach and the fluctuation time of normal reach is shortened, so that the second start memories can be quickly digested.

[Variation start information setting process]
Next, details of the change start information setting process (step A318) in the above-described special figure routine process will be described. As shown in FIG. 25, in the change start information setting process, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first clears the random number save areas of the target change pattern random numbers 1 to 3 (step A401). Next, the first half variation time value table is set (step A402), and the first half variation time value corresponding to the first half variation number is acquired (step A403). Next, the latter half variation time value table is set (step A404), and the latter half variation time value corresponding to the latter half variation number is acquired (step A405).

  Next, the first half variation time value and the second half variation time value are added (step A406), and the added value is saved in the special figure game process timer area (step A407). Next, a variation command (MODE) corresponding to the first half variation number is calculated and prepared (step A408), and the second half variation number is prepared as a variation command (ACTION) (step A409), and command setting processing is performed (step A409). Step A410).

  Next, a symbol information command is loaded and prepared from the decoration special figure command area (step A411), and command setting processing is performed (step A412). Next, a decoration special figure holding number command (MODE) corresponding to the variation symbol discrimination flag is prepared (step A413), the address of the random number saving area corresponding to the variation symbol discrimination flag is set (step A414), and the variation symbol discrimination is performed. The special figure hold count corresponding to the flag is updated by -1 (step A415). Next, a decoration special figure hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared (step A416), and command setting processing is performed (step A417). Next, the random number saving area corresponding to the variation symbol determination flag is shifted (step A418), the shifted empty area is cleared to 0 (step A419), and the variation start information setting process is terminated.

  Through the above processing, information related to the start of the special figure fluctuation display game including information relating to the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game is set, and the special figure fluctuation display game is executed based on this information. In other words, the game control device 100 serves as a variation display game execution means capable of executing a variation display game according to any of a plurality of variation patterns. Further, this information will be transmitted to the effect control device 300 later. At the time of prior determination, the value of the variation pattern random number 1 is transmitted to the effect control device 300 as it is. Number) is transmitted to the production control device 300.

  Next, control in the effect control device 300 will be described. As described above, the effect control device 300 includes the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 that performs video control under the control of the main control microcomputer 311. The control process by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 mainly includes a 1st main process shown in FIG. 26 and an interrupt process shown in FIG. 27 performed in a predetermined time period (for example, 2 milliseconds).

[1st main processing]
First, the 1st main process will be described. In this 1st main process, as shown in FIG. 26, the process at the start of the program is first performed. In the process at the start of the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step B1), and various initialization processes for initializing the CPU, setting the initial value of the RAM, initializing random numbers, etc. are performed (step B2). Then, various interrupt timers are started (step B3), and interrupts are permitted (step B4).

  In this 1st main process, a loop process is then performed as the main loop process. In this loop process, first, WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step B5), and an effect button input process (step B6) for creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect button 25 is performed. . Next, a game control command analysis process (step B7) is performed. In this game control command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command related to a game transmitted from the game control device 100 has been correctly received. If the command has been correctly received, the command is determined and a scene control process to be described later is performed. Process to classify commands for

  Next, a test mode process (step B8) which is a process related to a test mode for testing the display device 41, the decoration device, the rendering device, and the like is performed. When the test mode is set to the test mode, the subsequent game processing is not performed. However, in the test mode, when performing display on the display device 41, output of sound from the speaker, light emission of the LED of the decoration device, operation of the effect device, etc., processing for controlling these (steps B11 to B13 described later) ) Is controlled. Note that the test mode ends when the gaming machine 10 is powered off.

  Next, a first scene control process (step B9) relating to the control of the game effect is performed, and an effect command editing process (step B10) for editing a command output to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 is performed. Next, a sound control process (step B11) for performing control related to output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a and lower speaker 19b), a decoration control process (step B12) for controlling the LEDs of the panel decoration device 46 and the frame decoration device 18. ), Motor / SOL control processing (step B13) for controlling the motor and solenoid of the board effect device 44 and the frame effect device 45 is performed. Next, a random number update process (step B14) for updating the random number that determines the details of the variation mode of the decorative special figure variation display game is performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing the WDT (step B5).

[Interrupt processing]
Next, interrupt processing will be described. In this interrupt process, as shown in FIG. 27, first, a timer update process (step B21) for updating a soft timer managed by a program is performed. Next, an input process (step B22) for processing a signal input to the effect control device 300 and an output process (step B23) for processing a signal output from the effect control device 300 are performed. Next, a main command reception process (step B24) for receiving a command related to a game transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 to the effect control apparatus 300 is performed, and the interrupt process is terminated.

[2nd main processing]
The video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 of the effect control device 300 performs a 2nd main process shown in FIG. In the 2nd main process, as shown in FIG. 28, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As a process at the time of starting the program, first, a CPU initialization process for initializing the CPU (step C1) is performed, the RAM is cleared to 0 (step C2), and an initial value of the RAM is set (step C3). Next, VDP initialization processing (step C4) for initializing the VDP 313 is performed, and various interrupts are permitted (step C5). Next, initialization processing of various control processes (step C6) is performed, and screen drawing is permitted (step C7).

  In the 2nd main process, a loop process is performed as a main loop process. In this loop processing, first, the system cycle wait flag is cleared (step C8), and it is determined whether or not the system cycle wait flag is 1 (step C9). The system cycle is a cycle for switching between two buffers for temporarily storing image data. When the switching is enabled, the system cycle flag is “1”. Until the system cycle wait flag becomes 1, the determination whether the system cycle wait flag is 1 is repeated (step C9). When the system cycle wait flag becomes 1 (step C9; Yes), WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step C10).

  Next, a received command check process (step C11) is performed. In this received command check process, it is determined whether or not the command transmitted from the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 has been correctly received. If the command has been correctly received, the command is determined and the 2nd scene control process is performed. Process to classify commands for Next, a 2nd scene control process (step C12) for determining display contents is performed based on the received command. In this 2nd scene control process, a notice character or the like or a display priority order is set, and an effect image corresponding to the progress of the special figure variation display game is displayed on the display device 41.

  Next, background processing (step C13) for setting the background is performed. In this background process, a process of displaying a background according to the gaming state (whether there is a probability state or a waiting state for customers), the gaming mode, the production mode, the reach scene, and the like is performed. Next, a variation display process (step C14) which is a display control process related to the variation of the identification information in the decoration special figure variation display game is performed, and the upper left light emitting device 621, the lower left light emitting device 622, and the upper right light emitting device provided in the surrounding frame body 40. The change display process which controls the light emission mode of the change display part 673 of 623 and the lower right light-emitting device 624 is performed (step C15). Thereafter, a hold display process (step C16) is performed for setting the decorative special figure start memory display m displayed on the display device 41 in conjunction with the display of the special figure 1 hold indicator and the special figure 2 hold indicator. In this hold display process, a process related to the display of a pre-effect (pre-read effect) that changes the display mode of the decoration special drawing start storage display m is also performed based on the pre-effect information stored in the start storage area.

  Next, a customer waiting demo process (step C17) related to the display of the customer waiting demo is performed. In this customer waiting demonstration process, processing relating to setting of a customer waiting screen for displaying characters, videos, etc., processing relating to setting of notification display to be displayed on the customer waiting screen, and the like are performed. Subsequently, the ROM data is transferred to the buffer set in the RAM, the display system process (step C18) for performing the actual display process is performed, and the process returns to the process for clearing the system cycle wait flag (step C8).

[1st scene control processing]
Next, details of the 1st scene control process (step B9) in the 1st main process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 29, in the 1st scene control process, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 first determines whether or not it is in the test mode (step B31). If it is determined in step B31 that the test mode is being executed (step B31; Yes), the 1st scene control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step B31 that the test mode is not in effect (step B31; No), it is determined whether a scene change command has been received (step B32). This scene change command includes various commands relating to games transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 (power-on command, power failure recovery command, customer waiting demo command, variation pattern command, symbol stop command, jackpot fanfare command, N-th open command, interval command, etc.).

  If it is determined in step B32 that a scene change command has been received (step B32; Yes), the game state to be updated (current game state) is acquired (step B33), and the current scene change command received is received. It is determined whether or not the game state is valid, that is, whether or not the command is valid (step B34). If it is determined in step B34 that the command is valid (step B34; Yes), the received command is saved (step B35), an effect request flag is set (step B36), and the command identifier of the received command Branch processing (step B37) is performed.

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

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

  When a variation pattern command is received, a variation processing (step B41) for performing processing relating to the execution of the decoration special diagram variation display game is performed. In the changing process, information necessary for playing the special display variation display game is set. In the setting of information necessary for playing this decoration special figure variation display game, for example, production based on information included in the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control device 100 (whether it is a big hit, variation pattern information, etc.) (Variation pattern, variation time, etc.) are set.

  When a symbol stop command is received, a symbol stop process (step B42), which is a process of stopping the variation display of the identification information in the decorative special symbol variation display game and displaying the result mode, is performed. In the symbol stop process, the stop display time of the result in the decorative special symbol variation display game is set. If a fanfare command is received, a big hit fanfare process (step B43), which is a process related to the start of the special game state, is performed. In addition, when the big-open-release n-th command is received, a big hit round process (step B44), which is a process related to the round game, is performed. When an interval command is received, a big hit interval process (step B45), which is a process related to the interval between rounds, is performed. When an ending command is received, a big hit ending process (step B46), which is a process related to the end of the special gaming state, is performed.

  After performing each of the above-described processes selected by the branch process based on the command identifier (step B37), a process based on a command that is not immediately reflected in the video is performed. As this process, first, a hold number command reception process (step B47) is performed to perform processing based on a hold number command (special figure 1 hold number command, special figure 2 hold number command) including information on increase / decrease of startup memory. A decoration special figure command reception process (step B48) is performed for performing a process based on a special decoration figure command including information related to the stop symbol of the figure variation display game.

  Next, based on a pre-determination command (symbol information command, variation pattern random number command) including a result of a pre-reading process for predetermining the result of the special symbol variation display game based on the start-up memory before the execution of the special symbol variation display game Pre-determination command reception processing (step B49) for performing processing is performed. Next, a probability information command reception process (step B50) is performed in which a corresponding value is internally set and a background command is transmitted to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 based on a probability information command including information on the probability state. Then, the 1st scene control process ends.

[Waiting for customers]
Next, details of the customer waiting process (step B40) in the first scene control process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 30, in the customer waiting process, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 first enters a customer waiting state and sets a customer waiting start flag that is set until the customer waiting screen is displayed. It is determined whether or not there is (step B101). If it is determined in step B101 that there is a customer waiting start flag (step B101; Yes), whether or not an effect mode (game mode) based on the operation of the effect button 25 or the like is being selected, specifically, For example, it is determined whether or not an effect mode selection screen is displayed on the display device 41 or the like (step B105). On the other hand, if it is determined in step B101 that there is no customer waiting start flag (step B101; No), whether or not a customer waiting demo command transmitted from the game control device 100 when the customer waiting state is entered is received. Is determined (step B102).

  If it is determined in step B102 that the customer waiting demo command has not been received (step B102; No), the customer waiting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step B102 that a customer waiting demo command has been received (step B102; Yes), a customer waiting start timer is set (step B103), and a customer waiting start flag is set (step B104). It is determined whether or not an effect mode (game mode) based on the operation of the effect button 25 is being selected, specifically, for example, whether or not an effect mode selection screen is displayed on the display device 41 or the like ( Step B105).

  If it is determined in step B105 that the effect mode (game mode) is being selected (step B105; Yes), the player selects the effect mode (game mode) by operating the selection button (not shown) or the like by the player. It is determined whether or not there has been a mode selection operation (step B107). On the other hand, if it is determined in step B105 that the effect mode (game mode) is not selected (step B105; No), an instruction is given to switch the effect mode (game mode) by the player operating the effect button 25 or the like. Whether or not there has been a mode switching operation (long-pressing operation for a predetermined time or longer (for example, 5 seconds)), specifically, for example, whether or not there has been an operation for instructing the display device 41 or the like to display an effect mode selection screen Is determined (step B106).

  If it is determined in step B106 that there has been a mode switching operation (step B106; Yes), for example, an effect mode selection screen is displayed on the display device 41 or the like, and then the effect mode is selected by the player operating the selection button or the like. It is determined whether or not there has been a mode selection operation for selecting (game mode) (step B107). If it is determined in step B107 that there has been no mode selection operation (step B107; No), whether or not there has been a mode determination operation for determining the effect mode (game mode) by the player operating the effect button 25 or the like. Is determined (step B109). On the other hand, when it is determined in step B107 that there has been a mode selection operation (step B107; Yes), an effect mode (game mode) corresponding to the mode selection operation is displayed on the display device 41 or the like (step B108). Then, it is determined whether or not there has been a mode determination operation for determining the effect mode (game mode) by the player operating the effect button 25 or the like (step B109).

  If it is determined in step B109 that there has been a mode determination operation (step B109; Yes), an effect mode (game mode) corresponding to the mode determination operation is set (step B110), and the customer waiting start timer is set to the time. It is checked whether it has been uploaded (step B111). If it is determined in step B106 that there is no mode switching operation (step B106; No), or if it is determined in step B109 that there is no mode confirmation operation (step B109; No), the customer waiting start timer is timed up. It is checked whether it has been done (step B111).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting start timer has expired (step B112). If it is determined that the customer waiting start timer has not expired (step B112; No), the customer waiting process is terminated. . On the other hand, if it is determined that the customer waiting start timer has expired (step B112; Yes), a customer waiting demo setting process for setting the type, layout, etc. of the notification display information displayed on the customer waiting screen is performed (step B113). ) The customer waiting start flag is reset (step B114), and the customer waiting process is terminated.

  When the set effect mode (game mode) is switched from the second effect mode (second game mode) to the first effect mode (first game mode), the side effects of the side effect unit 900 are movable. A pattern for converting the unit 940 to the first state to conceal (shield) the second mode object 912 and identify the first effect mode (first game mode) to the light emitting effect device 610 (in the case of the present embodiment) , “Empire”). The background image displayed on the display device 41 is switched to the first mode background image (imperial mode background image), and the symbol displayed on the display device 41 is switched to the first mode symbol (empire symbol).

  Further, when the set effect mode (game mode) is switched from the first effect mode (first game mode) to the second effect mode (second game mode), the side effects of the side effect unit 900 are movable. The unit 940 is converted to the second state, the first mode object is concealed (shielded) by the concealment movable unit 942, and a pattern (this book) for identifying the second effect mode (second game mode) to the light emitting effect device 610 In the case of the embodiment, the characters “Alliance” are displayed. Also, the background image displayed on the display device 41 is switched to the second mode background image (alliance mode background image), and the symbol displayed on the display device 41 is switched to the second mode symbol (confederation symbol).

  That is, the effect control device 300 changes the game mode (effect mode) to the first game mode (first effect mode) or the second based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (in this embodiment, the mode selection operation and the mode confirmation operation). Game mode setting means capable of setting the game mode (second effect mode), game effect means capable of performing a game effect corresponding to the game mode (effect mode) set by the game mode setting means, Conversion control means capable of performing conversion control of the movable effect unit based on the game mode (effect mode) set by the game mode setting means. Further, the effect button 25 and the selection button (not shown) constitute a mode selection operation unit that can accept an operation for selecting a game mode (effect mode), and the game mode setting means (the effect control device 300) has a mode. The game mode (effect mode) is set to the first game mode (first effect mode) or the second game mode (second effect mode) based on the operation input of the selection operation unit (effect button 25, selection button). Has been. When the first game mode (first effect mode) is set, the conversion control means (effect control device 300) places the movable effect unit (side effect unit 900) in the first state (in the present embodiment). If the second game mode (second effect mode) is set, the movable effect unit (side effect unit 900) is changed to the second state (when the second game object (second effect mode) is set). In the case of the present embodiment, the first mode object is converted into a state of concealing.

  If a start winning ball is detected before the mode confirmation operation for confirming the effect mode (game mode) is executed, the effect mode (game mode) selected at that time is set. The previous setting (setting before the mode switching operation) may be taken over as it is.

  In the present embodiment, the side effect unit 900 is configured to operate while waiting for a customer. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an effect button 25 by a player while waiting for a customer, and the like. The production mode (game mode) is set according to the operation (mode confirmation operation), and then the side production unit 900 is operated in response to the set production mode (game mode) when the change starts. It is also possible to configure as described above.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode (game mode) switching process (steps B105 to B110) is performed in the customer waiting process, that is, the effect mode (game mode) is switched while in the customer waiting state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it is possible to configure the effect mode to be switched during the execution of the variable display game. In that case, the side effect unit 900 may be operated during the variable display game that was executed when the effect mode was switched, or after the variable display game that was executed when the effect mode was switched. It may be operated at the start of the variable display game. In this case, the variation effect pattern (described later) may be switched during the variation display game executed when the effect mode is switched, or after the variation display game executed when the effect mode is switched. It may be switched at the start of the variable display game to be executed. However, the effect mode is not switched when the change effect pattern is switched during the reach described later.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode (game mode) is switched according to the player's operation of the effect button 25 or the like (mode confirmation operation). However, the present embodiment is not limited to this. For example, according to the probability state It is also possible to configure to switch the effect mode (game mode). That is, for example, it is possible to switch the effect mode (game mode) according to the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure variation display game, or the probability state of the general figure variation display game. It is also possible to configure so that the effect mode (game mode) is switched according to (ordinary low probability state or normal high probability state).

[Fluctuation processing]
Next, details of the changing process (step B41) in the first scene control process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 31, in the changing process, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 first determines whether there is an effect request flag (step B201). The effect request flag is a flag that is set when a valid command is received. When there is this flag, processing based on the received command is performed.

  If it is determined in step B201 that there is an effect request flag (step B201; Yes), PB information that is information related to the input of the effect button 25 is cleared (step B202), and the movable body request set process (step B203). I do. Next, the second effect mode selection table (see FIG. 32) is set (step B204), and it is determined whether or not the first effect mode (first game mode) is set (step B205).

  When it is determined in step B205 that the first effect mode (first game mode) is not set (step B205; No), that is, when the second effect mode (second game mode) is set. The variation effect pattern setting for setting the details of the variation effect pattern based on the variation start command (the symbol information command and the variation pattern command) from the game control device 100 with reference to the set second effect mode selection table. Processing (step B207) is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step B205 that the first effect mode (first game mode) is set (step B205; Yes), the second effect mode selection table set in step B204 is used. A first effect mode selection table (see FIG. 32) is set (step B206). And the variation production pattern which sets the detail of a variation production pattern based on the variation start command (a symbol information command and a variation pattern command) from the game control device 100 with reference to the set selection table for the first production mode A setting process (step B207) is performed.

  Next, an accessory action pattern setting process (step B208) and a random number seed initialization process (step B209) are performed to set a scene sequence table corresponding to the set variation pattern (step B210). The scene sequence table is a table for managing the execution timing and time of various displays such as the start and stop of the variable display and the display of the effect character in the decoration special figure variable display game. In the scene sequence table, the execution order of a plurality of scenes in which execution contents and time are defined is set, and the decorative special figure variation display game is executed by sequentially executing the scenes according to the scene sequence table.

  Next, a variation time setting process (step B211) for setting the variation time of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed, and the first scene and the scene update timer are set (step B212). Then, the effect request flag is cleared (step B213), and the changing process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step B201 that there is no effect request flag (step B201; No), a variable effect switching process relating to the change of effect during reach is performed (step B214), and the second special variable winning device 39 An auxiliary game control process (step B215) for suggesting the number of times of opening is performed to determine whether or not the value of the scene update timer is 0 (step B216). The scene update timer measures the execution time of the scene managed according to the scene sequence table, and the value of this scene update timer being 0 indicates that the scene being executed has ended.

  If it is determined in step B216 that the value of the scene update timer is not 0 (step B216; No), an accessory action control process (step B218) for controlling the action of the accessory is performed, and the changing process ends. . On the other hand, when it is determined in step B216 that the value of the scene update timer is 0 (step B216; Yes), the next normal scene data is set (step B217). As a result, a new scene is started and a predetermined value corresponding to the scene is set in the scene update timer. Then, an accessory action control process (step B218) for controlling the action of the accessory is performed, and the changing process ends.

  FIG. 32 shows a variation effect pattern corresponding to the first effect mode (first game mode) and a change effect pattern corresponding to the second effect mode (second game mode). The effect control device 300 selects and executes the change effect pattern based on the change pattern determined by the game control device 100 and the current effect mode. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as an effect display unit that can execute effect display in any of a plurality of effect modes corresponding to the variation pattern executed by the variation display game execution unit (game control device 100).

  As shown in FIG. 32 (a), when the result is out of place, in each variation effect pattern of no reach, normal reach and SP1 reach, only the background is different in the first effect mode and the second effect mode. ing. These variation effect patterns have the same contents (effect modes) in the first effect mode and the second effect mode, and each variation effect pattern has a one-to-one correspondence with the variation pattern selected by the game control device 100. doing.

  Moreover, in SP2 reach and SP3 reach, a variation effect pattern having different contents in the first effect mode and the second effect mode is selected with respect to the change pattern selected by the game control device 100. That is, two variation effect patterns, a variation effect pattern for the first effect mode and a variation effect pattern for the second effect mode, correspond to one variation pattern, and depending on the currently selected effect mode. Is selected.

  Further, as will be described later, in the case of SP2 reach and SP3 reach in which the variation effect patterns selected in the first effect mode and the second effect mode are different, the execution is being performed based on the player's effect switching operation during the reach effect. It is possible to switch to another effect mode (variation effect pattern) corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. That is, the change effect pattern for the first effect mode and the change effect pattern for the second effect mode can be switched. For example, either the SP2 change effect pattern A1 or the SP2 change effect pattern B1 is selected. In the case of the variation pattern to be selected, the variation effect pattern to be displayed can be switched every time the effect switching operation is performed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), when the result is a big hit, in the variation effect patterns of normal reach, SP1 reach, and SP4 reach, only the background is different in the first effect mode and the second effect mode. It has become. These variation effect patterns have the same contents (effect modes) in the first effect mode and the second effect mode, and each variation effect pattern has a one-to-one correspondence with the variation pattern selected by the game control device 100. doing. The SP4 reach is a variation pattern that can be selected only when the result is a big hit in the second special figure variation display game. When the SP4 reach is selected and the special result is a special result for operating the second special variable winning device 39, the second special variable winning device 39 is opened in the special gaming state based on the special result. The SP4 variation effect pattern 1 for performing the auxiliary game suggesting the number of times is selected. In other cases, the SP4 variation effect pattern 2 is selected.

  Moreover, in SP2 reach and SP3 reach, a variation effect pattern having different contents in the first effect mode and the second effect mode is selected with respect to the change pattern selected by the technique control device 100. That is, two variation effect patterns, a variation effect pattern for the first effect mode and a variation effect pattern for the second effect mode, correspond to one variation pattern, and depending on the currently selected effect mode. Is selected.

  Further, as will be described later, in the case of SP2 reach and SP3 reach in which the variation effect patterns selected in the first effect mode and the second effect mode are different, the execution is being performed based on the player's effect switching operation during the reach effect. It is possible to switch to another effect mode (variation effect pattern) corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. That is, the change effect pattern for the first effect mode and the change effect pattern for the second effect mode can be switched. For example, either the SP2 change effect pattern C1 or the SP2 change effect pattern D1 is selected. In the case of the variation pattern to be selected, the variation effect pattern to be displayed can be switched every time the effect switching operation is performed. Furthermore, when the player performs an effect switching operation, the SP2 variation effect pattern E or the SP3 variation effect pattern E is switched with a predetermined probability. This variation effect pattern E is an effect variation pattern that can appear only when the result is a big hit, and is an effect that definitely notifies that it is a big hit.

  That is, the variation pattern (here, no reach, normal reach, SP1 reach, and SP4 reach variation pattern) associated with the common variation effect pattern in the first effect mode and the second effect mode is the first change pattern, Variation patterns (here, SP2 reach and SP3 reach) in which different variation effect patterns are associated with each other in the first effect mode and the second effect mode form the second change pattern. Here, the effect mode can be switched in a reach state (SP2 reach and SP3 reach) that has a sense of expectation as a special result, and this can prompt the player to perform a switching operation.

[Variation effect switching processing]
Next, details of the changing effect switching process (step B214) in the above-described changing process will be described. As shown in FIG. 33, in the variable effect switching process, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 first determines whether it is an effect switching effect pattern (step B211). The effect switching effect pattern is a change effect pattern in which different change effect patterns are selected according to the change pattern in the first effect mode and the second effect mode, and as shown in FIG. 32, the SP2 reach and the SP3 reach. It is a corresponding variation production pattern.

  If it is not this effect switching effect pattern (step B221; No), the variation effect switching process is terminated. If the effect pattern is the effect switching effect pattern (step B221; Yes), it is determined whether it is the effect switchable timing (step B222). The effect switchable timing is a predetermined period in the reach state, for example, a period from when the reach state is reached until the result mode is derived. When it is not this effect switchable timing (step B222; No), a change effect switch process is complete | finished. If it is the timing for effect switching (step B222; Yes), it is determined whether there is an effect switching operation (step B223).

  The effect switching operation is an operation of the effect button 25 by the player, and when there is no effect switching operation (step B223; No), the variation effect switching process is ended. If there is an effect switching operation (step B223; Yes), a variation effect pattern corresponding to the currently performed variation effect pattern is selected (step B224). The variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation effect pattern being executed is a variation effect pattern that is not being executed among the variation effect patterns that can be selected for one variation pattern. For example, the SP2 variation effect pattern A1 is executed. If it is in the middle, the SP2 variation effect pattern B1 is selected.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a hit variation effect, which is a variation effect in the special figure variation display game that is a big hit, is determined (step B225). Is executed (step B228), and the variation effect switching process is terminated.

  If the winning variation effect is being performed (step B225; Yes), it is determined whether or not the premier lottery has been won (step B226). If not winning (step B226; No), the selected variation effect is determined. The execution of the changing effect by the pattern is set (step B228), and the changing effect switching process is ended. When winning (step B226; Yes), a premier variation effect pattern (SP2 variation effect pattern E or SP3 variation effect pattern E) corresponding to the currently performed variation effect pattern is selected (step B227), and the selected variation is selected. The execution of the variation effect by the effect pattern is set (step B228), and the variation effect switching process is ended. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as an effect mode switching unit that can switch the effect mode of the effect display being executed by the effect display device (the effect control device 300) based on the switching operation during the variable display game.

  FIGS. 34 to 37 show an example of switching the changing effect pattern. As shown in FIG. 34A, in the state where the reach effect is not displayed, the identification information is variably displayed on the display unit of the display device 41 in the central variability display area 41a. In the lower left first start memory display area 41b, a decorative special figure start memory display m corresponding to the stored first start memories (two in this case) is displayed, and the lower right second start memory display area 41b is displayed. In the start memory display area 41c, a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the stored second start memory (here, 0) is displayed. Further, the current effect mode is displayed on the upper effect mode display unit 41d, and here, the first effect mode (empire mode) is set.

  Then, when the SP reach effect that can be switched is started as shown in FIG. 34 (b), the effect display area that displays the main effect display that is the reach effect that is mainly the place that was the central variable display area 41a. 41e and the variable display area 41a moves to the upper right side. The reach production here is an effect that shows that if the Imperial army and the allied army fight and the Imperial army wins, it is a big hit, and if the Imperial army loses, it will be out of play. When the player has selected the imperial mode which is the first effect mode, the effect is performed from the viewpoint of the imperial army, and if the imperial army wins, it becomes a big hit, and if it loses, it is lost. In addition, when the alliance mode that is the second effect mode is selected, the alliance army side effect is performed, and if the alliance army loses, it is a big hit, and if it wins, it will be lost.

  When the imperial mode that is the first effect mode is selected as shown in FIG. 34 (b), first, the imperial army that is the variable effect pattern corresponding to the imperial mode that is the present effect mode as the reach effect. Is displayed. Then, a zapping window 41f that displays a sub-effect display that is an effect display at the switching destination (a variation effect pattern that corresponds to the variation effect pattern that is being executed) is displayed in a part of the effect display area 41e. The allied side production is displayed. Thus, by displaying the effect display of the switching destination in the zapping window 41f, the player can immediately grasp the effect aspect after switching, and can select any effect aspect by the switching operation. .

  When the player operates the effect button 25, as shown in FIG. 34 (e), the main effect display displayed in the effect display area 41e is switched to the effect on the allied side, and the sub effect display displayed in the zapping window 41f is displayed. Directed by the Imperial Army. However, even when the reach effect is switched, the effect mode itself is not switched and the imperial mode which is the first effect mode is maintained. Thus, every time the player operates the effect button 25, the effect on the imperial army side and the effect on the allied side, that is, the change effect pattern for the first effect mode and the change effect pattern for the second effect mode are switched. Is possible. The imperial army side effect and the Allied side side effect are performed in parallel, and the effect mode after switching starts from the same progress state as the effect mode before switching. Thereby, even if the effect mode of effect display is switched, it becomes unnecessary to perform complicated processing such as changing the variation pattern, and the burden of control can be reduced.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (d), when the imperial army side effect progresses as the main effect display, and the result is out of place, the imperial army loses the effect as shown in FIGS. Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), the result mode of the deviation is displayed, and the special figure variation display game is ended. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35 (d), the next special figure variation display game is started. If the result is a big hit, the Imperial army wins as shown in FIGS. 35 (e) and 35 (f), and the special result is displayed as shown in FIG. 35 (g). As shown in h), the special gaming state is started.

  In addition, when the allied side's effect progresses as the main effect display as shown in FIG. 34 (g) and the result is out of place, the allied force wins as shown in FIGS. 36 (a) and (b). An effect (losing the Imperial Army) is made, and as shown in FIG. 36 (c), the result mode of the loss is displayed, and the special figure variation display game is ended. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 36 (d), the next special figure variation display game is started. If the result is a big hit, the allied army loses (imperial army wins) as shown in FIGS. 36 (e) and 36 (f), and a special result is displayed as shown in FIG. 36 (g). Then, the special game state is started as shown in FIG.

  In addition, when the reach state where the result is a big hit as shown in FIG. 37 (a) and the switchable reach effect is performed as shown in FIGS. 37 (b) and 37 (c), the player selects the effect button. When 25 is operated, as shown in FIG. 37 (d), the switching-time limited premiere effect (special effect mode, SP2 variation effect pattern E or SP3 variation effect pattern E) is switched with a predetermined probability. This switching-time limited premiere effect is different from the above-mentioned imperial army side effect or allied side side effect, and is an effect that appears only when it is a big hit. In addition, when the switching-time limited premiere effect is selected, a big hit confirmation notification sound is output simultaneously with the switching. By setting such a limited time-limited premier effect (special effect mode), the player can be surprised and delighted. In addition, by expecting the appearance of a limited-time premiere effect, it is possible to prompt the user to perform an effect mode switching operation.

  Note that the likelihood of a big hit may be indicated by the color of the frame of the zapping window 41f. Further, when the switching-time limited premiere effect is selected, subsequent switching operations may be invalidated. In addition, the switching limited-time premier effect may be an effect having the same execution time as the reach effect, or may be displayed for a predetermined time during the switching operation (so-called cut-in), or a specific image (background or character) for the reach effect. ) May be displayed.

  Thus, since the effect display mode is switched by the switching operation of the player, the variable display game can be repeatedly executed without getting the player bored, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, since the effect mode can be switched for each switching operation, it is possible to show the player a plurality of effect modes in the same variable display game, and the interest of the game can be effectively improved. Furthermore, by setting whether or not the effect mode switching control is possible depending on the type of the variation pattern, the control load of the effect mode switching control can be reduced.

  From the above, the start winning area (start winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37) for generating the start right of the variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and the display for effect display of the variable display game. And a device 41 for executing a variable display game based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area, and a special game state advantageous to the player based on the result of the variable display game being a predetermined special result. In a game machine that generates a game, a variable display game is executed by any one of an operation unit (effect button 25) that allows a player to perform a predetermined switching operation and a plurality of change patterns for displaying the identification information in a variable manner. The change display game execution means (game control device 100) that can be played and any of a plurality of effects corresponding to the change patterns executed by the change display game execution means An effect mode capable of switching the effect mode of the effect display being executed by the effect display means based on the effect display means (effect control device 300) capable of executing the outgoing display and the switching operation during the variable display game. Switching means (production control device 300), and the variation pattern includes a first variation pattern in which a single effect mode is associated with the effect display and a first pattern in which a plurality of effect modes are associated with the effect display. When the effect display by the second variation pattern is executed, the effect mode switching means switches the effect mode of the effect display to another effect mode corresponding to the variation pattern being executed. It becomes that.

  Further, the effect mode switching means (effect control device 300) performs another effect mode corresponding to the variation pattern in which the effect mode of the effect display is being executed for each switching operation during the switchable period set during the variable display game. Will be switched to.

  In addition, the switchable period is set between the reach state where the variable display game may have a special result and the time when the variable display game derives the result.

  In addition, when the effect mode switching means (effect control device 300) switches the effect mode of the effect display to another effect mode, the effect mode after switching is started from the same progress state as the effect mode before switching. It will be done.

  The effect display includes a main effect display that is mainly displayed on the display unit of the display device 41 and a sub effect display that is reduced and displayed on a part of the display unit. The effect display means (the effect control device 300) includes: While the effect display being executed is displayed as the main effect display, other effect modes that are candidates for switching are displayed as the sub effect display, and the effect display switching means (the effect control device 300) has the effect display means on the display unit. By changing the displayed main effect display and the sub-effect display, the effect mode is switched.

  The effect mode of the effect display includes a special effect mode that suggests that the variable display game has a special result without corresponding to the change pattern, and the effect mode switching means (the effect control device 300) When the switching operation is performed during the fluctuating display game, the effect mode of effect display is switched to the special effect mode with a predetermined probability.

  Next, a description will be given of an auxiliary game that suggests the number of times the second special variable winning device 39 is released in a special game state based on the special result in the special figure changing display game that is a special result for opening the second special variable winning device 39. To do. As the process related to the auxiliary game, the process shown in FIG. 38 is performed in the auxiliary game control process (step B215) in the changing process shown in FIG.

[Auxiliary game control processing]
In the auxiliary game control process, first, it is determined whether an auxiliary game is being played (step B231), and if not being an auxiliary game (step B231; No), it is determined whether the effect pattern is for an auxiliary game (step B232). ). The effect pattern for auxiliary game here is SP4 variation effect pattern 1 (for auxiliary game) shown in FIG. If it is not this auxiliary game effect pattern (step B232; No), the auxiliary game control process is terminated. If it is an auxiliary game effect pattern (step B232; Yes), it is determined whether or not the progress information has been set (step B233).

  The progress information is information set according to a special result from which an upper limit value of points that can be acquired in the auxiliary game and a point acquisition pattern are derived. When the progress information has been set (step B233), It is determined whether it is the execution timing of the auxiliary game (step B236). If the progress information has not been set (step B233; No), the acquisition point upper limit value is set according to the type of jackpot (step B234), and the acquisition point selection table according to the type of jackpot is set ( Step B235), it is determined whether it is the execution timing of the auxiliary game (Step B236).

  In the process of setting the acquired point upper limit value according to the type of jackpot (step B234), the upper limit value is set according to the derived special result according to the acquired point upper limit value setting table shown in FIG. The upper limit value set here is an upper limit value corresponding to the number of times the second special variable winning device 39 is opened. Also, in the process of setting the acquired point selection table according to the type of jackpot (step B235), the acquired point selection table shown in FIGS. 39B to 39E is set according to the type of the special result to be derived. In the auxiliary game, the acquired points are determined based on this table so that the accumulated points do not exceed the upper limit value. That is, the production control device 300 serves as an upper limit setting means for setting an upper limit of points that can be obtained in the auxiliary game in accordance with the type of special game state generated based on the result of the variable display game. Further, the production control device 300 serves as a progress restricting means for restricting the progress of the auxiliary game so that the cumulative value of points acquired in the auxiliary game does not exceed the upper limit value.

  Returning to FIG. 38, when it is the execution timing of the auxiliary game (step B236; Yes), the start of the auxiliary game is set (step B237), and it is determined whether it is during the point acquisition effect period (step B238). If it is not the execution timing of the auxiliary game (step B236; No), it is determined whether it is during the point acquisition effect period (step B238). If it is not during the point acquisition effect period (step B238; No), it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game period ends (step B239). If it is during the point acquisition effect period (step B238; Yes), it is determined whether there is an operation of the effect button (step B239).

  When there is no operation of the production button (step B239; No), it is determined whether the accumulated point is the upper limit value set based on the acquired point upper limit value setting table shown in FIG. 39A (step B245). . If there is an operation of the effect button (step B239; Yes), 0 is set to the acquired point (step B240), and it is determined whether the operation of the effect button is an operation for establishing a point acquisition condition (step B241). .

  When the acquisition condition is not satisfied (step B241; No), a point acquisition effect corresponding to the set acquisition point is set (step B244). In this case, an effect that the points could not be acquired is set. If the acquisition condition is satisfied (step B241; Yes), the acquisition point is selected and set from the acquisition point selection table (step B242), and the selected acquisition point is added to the accumulated points (step B243). .

  Thereafter, a point acquisition effect corresponding to the set acquisition point is set (step B244). In this case, an effect that the acquired acquisition point selected from the acquisition point selection table is acquired is set, and an effect of adding the acquired points to the accumulated point display area 41g (see FIG. 40) for displaying the accumulated points is provided. Is set. This accumulated point suggests the number of times the second special variable winning device 39 is released in the special game state later. That is, the production control device 300 serves as cumulative point notification means capable of reporting the accumulated value of points acquired by operating the operation unit (production button 25) in the auxiliary game. In addition, the effect control device 300 serves as an opening suggestion unit that suggests conversion of the variable winning device (second special variable winning device 39) to the open state for the number of times corresponding to the cumulative point notified by the cumulative point notification unit.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the accumulated point is the upper limit value set based on the acquired point upper limit value setting table shown in FIG. 39A (step B245). Is set (step B248). Moreover, when it is not an upper limit (step B245; No), it is determined whether the point acquisition effect period was complete | finished (step B246). If the point acquisition effect period has not ended (step B246; No), the auxiliary game control process ends. When the point acquisition effect period ends (step B246; Yes), a point addition effect corresponding to the cumulative point subtracted from the upper limit value is set (step B247), and the point acquisition period end effect is set (step B248). ). That is, if the production control device 300 does not reach the upper limit value and the point acquisition period of the auxiliary game ends, the production control device 300 performs an additional production (addition production) that produces the point that becomes the difference. Make a means. The addition effect set here is performed before the start of the special game state or during the special game state. This execution timing is selected depending on the type of special result, the accumulated point value, and the like.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game period ends (step B239). When the auxiliary game period ends (step B249; Yes), the end of the auxiliary game is set (step B250), and the auxiliary game control process ends. If not finished (step B249; No), the auxiliary game control process is finished. In this case, it is determined in the next auxiliary game control process that the auxiliary game is being performed (step B231; Yes), and the processes after step B238 are performed. That is, the auxiliary control device 300 is capable of executing an auxiliary game execution means capable of executing an auxiliary game capable of acquiring points in accordance with the operation of the operation unit (the effect button 25) during the execution of the variable display game having a special result. Eggplant.

  40 to 43 show an example of the auxiliary game. Here, an auxiliary game in a special figure variable display game that shows a special result (probability 9R big hit) in which the second special variable winning device 39 (upper AT) is released 27 times is shown. In the special figure variation display game in which the SP4 variation effect pattern 1 (for the auxiliary game) is selected as the effect variation pattern, the predetermined auxiliary game execution timing from the state where the variation display is performed as shown in FIG. Then, the display is switched as shown in FIG. 40 (b), and the auxiliary game is started as shown in FIG. 40 (c).

  As shown in FIG. 40C, the variable display area 41a is reduced and displayed when the auxiliary game is started. In other words, the effect control device 300 serves as a reduced display means that can reduce and display the variable display of the identification information during execution of the auxiliary game. In addition, it is suggested that a special mode (here, so-called full rotation reach) in which the variable information is displayed in a state where the identification information has a special result (here, “135” and “246”) is a big hit. As shown here, the special mode displays a specific type of special result in addition to the mode (so-called full rotation reach) in which a plurality of identification information forms a plurality of types of special results. Anything may be used as long as it suggests that a special result will be obtained, such as a mode of variably displaying so as to sway in the state of being performed. By displaying the special mode in this manner, the player can be made aware that the occurrence of the auxiliary game is related to the occurrence of the special game state.

  The auxiliary game here is a game in which points can be obtained by shooting down the enemy aircraft 41h. As shown in FIG. 40 (d), the enemy aircraft 41h moving in the effect display area 41e is shown in FIG. ), The player operates the effect button 25 (acquisition condition establishment operation) when the center aim is met, and the enemy aircraft 41h is shot down as shown in FIG. 40 (f). Points are awarded as shown in g). The accumulated points that are the accumulated values of the points acquired in this way are displayed in the accumulated point display area 41g.

  When the game continues as shown in FIGS. 40 (h) and 41 (a) to (c) and reaches the upper limit value (27 points in this case) according to the special result as shown in FIG. 41 (c). As shown in FIG. 41 (d), the auxiliary game ends, and the accumulated points are displayed as shown in FIG. 41 (e). This accumulated point suggests the number of times the second special variable prize-winning device 39 is released in the later special gaming state, and suggests that at least 27 times are released.

  Thereafter, the variation display speed of the identification information gradually decreases as shown in FIG. 41 (f), the result mode is displayed as shown in FIG. 41 (g), the special figure variation display game ends, and FIG. As shown in h), the special gaming state is started. In the special game state here, the round game is performed 9 rounds, and the second special variable winning device 39 (upper AT) is released 27 times.

  FIG. 42 shows an example in which points could not be acquired up to the upper limit value during a predetermined auxiliary game period. 42 (a) to 42 (c), an auxiliary game was performed, but the acquired points did not reach the upper limit (27 points in this case), and the auxiliary game period ended as shown in FIG. 42 (d). In such a case, as shown in FIG. 42 (e), the auxiliary game ends at the current acquisition point. After that, as shown in FIG. 42 (f), the fluctuation display speed of the identification information gradually decreases, and when the result mode is displayed as shown in FIG. An addition effect (additional effect) to be added is performed. That is, the addition effect is performed before the start of the special game state. Then, the special game state is started as shown in FIG. Note that the shortage points are added before the start of the special game state, but may be added during the special game state.

  FIG. 43 also shows an example in which points could not be acquired up to the upper limit value during a predetermined auxiliary game period. As shown in FIG. 43 (a), in this case as well, the acquired points do not reach the upper limit value (27 points in this case), and the auxiliary game ends at the current acquired points. However, the acquired points in this case are 18 points that suggest 6 rounds, which is the number of rounds in the special results ranked lower than 9 rounds, which is the number of rounds corresponding to the current special results.

  In this case, as shown in FIGS. 43 (b) and 43 (c), the special result also corresponds to the big round of 6 rounds, and in the special game state as shown in FIGS. 43 (d) and 43 (e). The production mode also corresponds to a big hit of 6 rounds. That is, the addition effect (additional effect) is not performed before the start of the special game state. Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (f), when the 18th release corresponding to the number of releases suggested in the auxiliary game is completed, the shortage points are added as shown in FIG. 43 (g). As shown in 43 (h), the special game state is continued. That is, an addition effect (additional effect) is performed during the special game state. In this way, the effect of the addition effect is improved by performing the addition effect at the timing of smelling the end of the special gaming state.

  In the example of FIG. 43, the addition effect (additional effect) is executed during the special game state. However, in this example, the addition effect can be performed before the start of the special game state. If the point is a value that suggests the number of rounds in a special result that ranks lower than the number of rounds corresponding to the special result to be derived, the probability that the special gaming state is higher than before the start of the special gaming state You may make it run with. In addition, when the addition effect is executed during the special gaming state, the addition effect is executed at the end of the release corresponding to the accumulated point (here, the 18th release), but before the end of the release corresponding to the accumulated point. An addition effect may be executed. Further, instead of adding all the deficiencies in one addition effect, it may be added in several times so that the rank gradually increases. In this way, by associating the point acquisition state with the point upper limit value of a special game state of a different type and giving a bias to the timing of occurrence of the addition effect, the special game state is given a sense of uplifting and is effectively interesting. Can be improved.

  By performing the auxiliary game as described above, the type of special gaming state (number of times the second special variable winning device 39 is opened) is suggested by the points acquired in the auxiliary game, so the player's expectation for the occurrence of the auxiliary game A feeling can be improved. It is also possible to increase the player's willingness to participate in the auxiliary game. Further, since the conversion of the number of times corresponding to the notified accumulated points to the open state of the second special variation winning device 39 is suggested, the player actively operates the effect button 25. In addition, the player can feel that the addition effect has been obtained, and the player can be relieved by changing the timing of the addition effect.

  In addition, although the number of times of opening of the second special variable winning device 39 is suggested in the auxiliary game, the number of times of opening of the first special variable winning device 38 may be suggested. Further, the auxiliary game may have any content as long as the result suggests the number of times of opening. Furthermore, the auxiliary game may be executed even when a special result is not obtained. In this case, for example, an effect is made such that the accumulated points become 0 points. The operation unit may be anything as long as it can accept the player's operation. In addition to the button such as the effect button 25, the operation unit can detect the movement of the player's hand in the predetermined space. A sensor or the like may be used.

  Based on the above, a plurality of display devices (Special Figure 1 Display, Special Figure 2 Display, Display Device 41) are selected based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area (start winning opening 36, normal variation winning device 37). A gaming machine that executes a variable display game that displays the identification information in a variable manner and generates any one of a plurality of special game states with different game values given to the player when the variable display game has a special result In the above, an operation part (effect button 25) that can be operated by the player and an auxiliary game that can acquire points according to the operation of the operation part during the execution of the variable display game resulting in a special result can be executed. Possible auxiliary game execution means (production control device 300) and upper limit value setting means for setting an upper limit value of points that can be obtained in the auxiliary game according to the type of special game state generated based on the result of the variable display game ( Output control device 300), progress restricting means (production control device 300) for restricting the progress of the auxiliary game so that the accumulated value of points acquired in the auxiliary game does not exceed the upper limit value, and operation of the operation unit in the auxiliary game The accumulated point notifying means (effect control device 300) capable of notifying the accumulated value of the points acquired by the above-mentioned is provided.

  The plurality of types of special game states differ in the number of times of opening the variable winning device (second special variable winning device 39) from the closed state to the open state, and the upper limit setting means is the variable winning device in the special gaming state. The number of points corresponding to the number of times of opening is set to the upper limit value.

  Also, an opening suggestion means (effect control) that suggests conversion of the variable winning device (second special variable winning device 39) to the open state for the number of times corresponding to the accumulated points notified by the cumulative point notifying device (effect control device 300). Apparatus 300), and additional effect means (effect control device 300) for performing an additional effect that produces the point that becomes the difference when the point acquisition period of the auxiliary game ends without the accumulated points reaching the upper limit value. The additional effect means performs the additional effect before the special game state starts or during the special game state.

  Further, the additional effect means (the effect control device 300) indicates that the accumulated points that are notified at the end of the auxiliary game are the number of times the variable winning device (second special variable winning device 39) is released more than the special game state to be generated. If there is a match with the upper limit of the accumulated points corresponding to the special gaming state with a small number, the additional effect is executed during the special gaming state or with a higher probability during the special gaming state than before the start of the special gaming state. It will be done.

  Further, the additional effect means (effect control device 300) is a variable winning device (second special variable winning device 39) for the number of times corresponding to the accumulated points informed of the additional effect in the special game state at the end of the auxiliary game. This is executed at the timing when the conversion of the open state is completed.

  In addition, a reduction display means (production control device 300) capable of reducing the variation display of the identification information during execution of the auxiliary game is provided, and the reduction display means suggests that the variation display game has a special result. This means that the identification information reduced and displayed in a special manner is variably displayed.

  Next, display on the change display unit 673 in the upper left light emitting device 621, the lower left light emitting device 622, the upper right light emitting device 623, and the lower right light emitting device 624 provided in the surrounding frame body 40 will be described. As described above, the change display unit 673 has a function of displaying the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game by the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 644 and the special figure 2 fourth symbol LED 645.

[Change display processing]
The effect control device 300 performs the process shown in FIG. 44 in the change display process (step C15) in the 2nd main process shown in FIG. In this change display process, first, it is determined whether or not it is the change start timing of the decorative pattern (decoration special figure change display game) (step C21). If it is not the decorative symbol change start timing (step C21; No), it is determined whether the decorative symbol is changing (step C25). If it is the decorative pattern change start timing (step C21; Yes), a stop display pattern table corresponding to the special figure type (special figure 1 or special figure 2) is set (step C22). A stop display pattern corresponding to the symbol information is set (step C23). Thereafter, the start of change display of the change display unit corresponding to the type of special figure is set (step C24), and it is determined whether the decorative symbol is changing (step C25).

  FIG. 45A shows a stop display pattern table corresponding to the first special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 1), and FIG. 45B corresponds to the second special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 2). The stop display pattern table is shown. In the process (step C22) of setting the stop display pattern table corresponding to the type of special figure (special figure 1 or special figure 2), depending on the special figure variation display game to be executed, the processes shown in FIGS. One of the stop display pattern tables is selected. Moreover, in the process (step C23) which sets the stop display pattern according to symbol information from a pattern table, the stop display pattern according to the result aspect of a special figure fluctuation display game is set.

  Returning to FIG. 44, when the decorative symbol is not changing (step C25; No), it is determined whether it is the decorative symbol change stop timing (step C28). If the decorative symbol is changing (step C25; Yes), it is determined whether it is the lighting switching timing (step C26). If it is not the lighting switching timing (step C26; No), it is determined whether it is the decorative symbol variation stop timing (step C28). Further, when it is the lighting switching timing (step C26; Yes), the lighting state of the fourth symbol LED (Special Figure 1 and 4 Symbol LED 644, Special Figure 2 and 4 Symbol LED 645) is switched to the next stop display pattern (Step S26). C27), it is determined whether or not it is the decorative pattern change stop timing (step C28). Each result mode set in the selected stop display pattern table (FIG. 45 (a) or (b)) by switching the lighting state of the fourth symbol LED to the next stop display pattern at each lighting switching timing. The stop display pattern corresponding to is sequentially displayed during the variation display of the special figure variation display game, and the variation display equivalent to the variation display of the identification information is performed.

  Then, when it is not the decorative symbol variation stop timing (step C28; No), the change display process is terminated. When it is the decorative symbol variation stop timing (step C28; Yes), the lighting state of the fourth symbol LED is stopped with the set stop display pattern (step C29), and the change display process is terminated. Accordingly, the decoration feature corresponding to the result of the special-figure variable display game is determined by the stop mode based on the identification information displayed on the display device 41 and the stop mode of the special symbol 1 4th symbol LED 644 or the special symbol 2 4th symbol LED 645. The result mode of the figure variation display game will be shown.

  In FIG. 46, the stop mode of the identification information (decorative symbol) displayed on the display device 41 and the stop mode of the special Fig. 1 4th symbol LED 644 or the special Fig. 2 4th symbol LED 645 for each result mode are shown. . Here, the small hit 1 and the small hit 2 are won with a predetermined probability when the big hit is not a big hit, and when the small hit 1 or the small hit 2 is won, the operation mode is the same as the probability variation 2R big hit. 1 The special variable winning device 38 operates. However, the probability state is not changed when winning 1 or 2 per minute.

  The small hit is a special result without the operation of the condition device, and the big hit is a special result with the operation of the condition device. The condition device is activated when a big hit occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game (stop display of the big hit symbol). When the conditional device is activated, for example, a big hit state is generated and a special electric accessory is generated. This means that a specific flag for continuously operating the first special variable winning device 38 or the second special variable winning device 39 is set. That the condition device does not operate means that the above-mentioned flag is not set as in the case of winning a small lottery, for example. The “condition device” may be software means such as a flag that is turned on / off in software as described above, or may be hardware means such as a switch that is electrically turned on / off. In addition, the “condition device” is a term generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of the electric accessory, and the same applies to this specification. It is used as a term having a meaning.

  Among the result modes shown in FIG. 46, the small hit 1, the small hit 2, the probability variation 2R big hit, and the normal 2R big hit, which have the same decorative symbol stop mode, are the stop mode of the change display unit 673, the special figure 1 indicator, or the special figure. It cannot be determined unless it is based on the stop mode of the two-display. After these hits, a probabilistic ambiguous effect is produced. By making it difficult to discriminate the hit type, it becomes difficult to easily determine the probability state, and the interest in the probabilistic ambiguous effect can be enhanced.

  In addition, the probability variation 3R big hit and the probability variation 12R big hit, the probability variation 6R big hit and the probability variation 9R big hit, which have the same decorative pattern stop mode, are also used as the stop mode of the change display unit 673 or the stop mode of the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display. Unless it depends, it cannot be determined. In these wins, the number of times the second special variable winning device 39 is opened is different, making it difficult to determine the type of the hit, making it difficult to easily determine the number of times the second special variable winning device 39 is opened. Can enhance the interest of However, there is a possibility that it can be determined based on the result of the auxiliary game described above.

  That is, the special result mode includes a first special result mode and a second special result mode that is more advantageous to the player than the first special result mode, and the first special result mode and the second special result mode. The result mode is set so that the combination mode of the plurality of identification information is common, and the light emission modes of the plurality of light emitting units (Special Figure 1 4th Design LED 644 or Special Figure 2 4th Design LED 645) are different. . The advantage to the player is that there are a large number of game balls (prize balls) that can be acquired in the special game state, and that it is easy to enter the start winning area after the special game state ends (so-called short-time state occurs) And the probability that a special result is derived in the variable display game after the special gaming state ends (a so-called probability variation state occurs).

  Among the above-mentioned special result modes, for small hits 1, small hits 2, probability variation 2R big hits and normal 2R big hits, the result types of small hit 1, small hit 2 and normal 2R big hits form the first special result mode, The second special result in which the probability variation 2R jackpot result mode in which a probability variation state in which the probability that a special result is derived in the variable display game is increased after the special gaming state ends is more advantageous to the player than the first special result mode Form an embodiment.

  In addition, for the probability variation 3R jackpot and the probability variation 12R jackpot, the result mode of the probability variation 3R jackpot constitutes the first special result mode, and the result mode of the probability variation 12R jackpot having a large number of times of opening in the special gaming state is the first special result mode. The second special result mode is advantageous to the player. Furthermore, for the probability variation 6R jackpot and the probability variation 9R jackpot, the result mode of the probability variation 6R jackpot constitutes the first special result mode, and the result mode of the probability variation 9R jackpot having a large number of times of opening in the special gaming state is the first special result mode. The second special result mode is advantageous to the player.

  In this way, the first special result mode and the second special result mode that are advantageous and disadvantageous for the player are shared by the display mode on the display device 41 in the decorative special figure variation display game, and the light emission of the change display unit 673 is performed. Since only the mode is different, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to specify whether the result of the variable display game has become the first special result mode or the second special result mode, and thereafter It is possible to increase the player's expectation for the progress of the game.

  From the above, in the variable display game, a result mode is configured by a combination of a combination mode of a plurality of identification information and a light emission mode of a plurality of light emitting units (special figure 1 4 symbol LED 644, special figure 2 4 symbol LED 645). The special result mode includes a first special result mode and a second special result mode that is more advantageous to the player than the first special result mode, and the first special result mode and the second special result mode. The result mode is set such that the combination modes of the plurality of identification information are common and the light emission modes of the plurality of light emitting units are different.

  Further, as described above, each light emitting device is provided with the left decoration display part 671 and the right decoration display part 672 adjacent to the change display part 673 constituting the result mode of the decoration special figure variation display game, and the change display part. It is difficult to identify the result of the decorative special map variation display game. Furthermore, the light emission color of the decoration LED 643 is the same as the light emission color of the adjacent change display portion 673, making the change display portion 673 less noticeable. These also can make it difficult for the player to specify whether the result of the variable display game has become the first special result mode or the second special result mode, and the player's expectation for the subsequent game progress I try to increase the feeling.

  However, by providing a partition wall 661 that partitions the change display portion 673 from the left decoration display portion 671 and the right decoration display portion 672, the change display portion 673 is not completely assimilated to the decoration display portion, and the change display portion 673 Discrimination is ensured. The upper left light emitting device 621, the lower left light emitting device 622, the upper right light emitting device 623, and the lower right light emitting device 624 are movable effect devices (partition member 722a, lower movable unit 830, side) that perform a predetermined effect operation in front of the display device 41. The change display unit 673 is visible regardless of the operation state of the movable effect device. By these, it is possible to reliably grasp whether or not the variable display game is progressing and the result mode.

  The gaming machine 10 as described above displays a start winning area (start winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37) for generating a starting right for a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and an effect display of the variable display game. A display device 41 for performing the game, and a variable display game is executed based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area, and the result of the variable display game becomes a special result determined in advance. Any one of a plurality of variation patterns for variably displaying identification information, and an operation unit (effect button 25) that allows a player to perform a predetermined switching operation. The variable display game executing means (game control device 100) capable of executing the variable display game according to the above and any of the plurality of effect modes corresponding to the change patterns executed by the variable display game executing means It is possible to switch the effect mode of the effect display being executed by the effect display means based on the effect display means (effect control device 300) capable of executing effect display and the switching operation during the variable display game. An effect mode switching means (effect control device 300), and the variation pattern is associated with a first variation pattern in which a single effect mode is associated with the effect display, and a plurality of effect modes are associated with the effect display. When the effect display by the second variation pattern is executed, the effect mode switching means changes the effect mode of the effect display to another effect mode corresponding to the variation pattern being executed. I try to switch.

  Here, the operation unit may be anything as long as it can accept the player's operation, and examples thereof include a button, a touch sensor, and a sensor that can detect the movement of the player's hand in the predetermined space.

  Therefore, since the effect display mode is switched by the switching operation of the player, the variable display game can be repeatedly executed without getting the player bored, and the interest of the game is improved. Further, by setting whether or not the effect mode switching control is possible depending on the type of the variation pattern, the control load of the effect mode switching control can be reduced.

  Further, the effect mode switching means (effect control device 300) performs another effect mode corresponding to the variation pattern in which the effect mode of the effect display is being executed for each switching operation during the switchable period set during the variable display game. To switch to.

  Therefore, since the effect mode can be switched for each switching operation, it is possible to show the player a plurality of effect modes in the same variable display game, and the fun of the game can be effectively improved.

  The switchable period is set between the reach state in which the variable display game may have a special result and the time when the variable display game derives the result.

  Therefore, since the effect mode can be switched in the reach state where the expectation that is a special result can be obtained, the player can be prompted to perform the switching operation.

  In addition, when the effect mode switching means (effect control device 300) switches the effect mode of the effect display to another effect mode, the effect mode after switching is started from the same progress state as the effect mode before switching. ing.

  Therefore, even if the effect mode of the effect display is switched, it is not necessary to perform complicated processing such as changing the variation pattern.

  The effect display includes a main effect display that is mainly displayed on the display unit of the display device 41 and a sub effect display that is reduced and displayed on a part of the display unit. The effect display means (the effect control device 300) includes: While the effect display being executed is displayed as the main effect display, other effect modes that are candidates for switching are displayed as the sub effect display, and the effect display switching means (the effect control device 300) has the effect display means on the display unit. The effect mode is switched by switching the displayed main effect display and the sub effect display.

  Therefore, the player can immediately grasp the effect mode after switching by the sub effect display, and can select any effect mode by the switching operation.

  The effect mode of the effect display includes a special effect mode that suggests that the variable display game has a special result without corresponding to the change pattern, and the effect mode switching means (the effect control device 300) When a switching operation is performed during the variable display game, the effect mode of effect display is switched to the special effect mode with a predetermined probability.

  Therefore, the player can be surprised and delighted by the appearance of a special performance mode that suggests a special result. In addition, by expecting the appearance of the special effect mode, it is possible to prompt the user to perform an operation for switching the effect mode.

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

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

10 gaming machine 25 production button (operation part)
36 Start prize opening (start prize area)
37 Ordinary variable prize device (start prize area)
41 display device 100 game control device (variable display game execution means)
300 effect control device (effect display means, effect mode switching means)

Claims (2)

A start winning area for generating a right to start a variable display game for variably displaying a plurality of identification information; and a display device for effect display of the variable display game.
A game in which the variable display game is executed based on a winning of a game ball in the start winning area, and a special game state advantageous to the player is generated based on a result of the variable display game being a predetermined special result. In the machine
An operation unit that allows a player to perform a predetermined switching operation;
A variation display game executing means capable of executing the variation display game according to any of a plurality of variation patterns for variably displaying the identification information;
Effect display means capable of executing the effect display according to any of a plurality of effect modes corresponding to the change pattern executed by the change display game executing means;
Effect mode switching means capable of switching the effect mode of the effect display being executed by the effect display means based on the switching operation during the variable display game,
The variation pattern includes a first variation pattern in which a single effect mode is associated with the effect display, and a second variation pattern in which a plurality of effect modes are associated with the effect display,
The effect mode switching means can switch the effect mode of the effect display to another effect mode corresponding to the variation pattern being executed when the effect display by the second variation pattern is being executed .
The plurality of effects in the second variation pattern are:
It is a production that progresses in parallel based on viewpoints from multiple sides facing the same story,
The production mode switching means switches from the production mode based on the viewpoint on one side to the production mode based on the viewpoint on the other side facing each other.
A gaming machine configured so that the result of the variable display game and the ending of the story correspond to each other, and the ending is shown from a viewpoint from each side . The effect display includes a main effect display mainly displayed on the display unit of the display device, and a sub-effect display displayed in a reduced manner on a part of the display unit,
The effect display means displays the effect display being executed as the main effect display, while displaying the other effect modes as the switching candidates as the sub effect display,
The effect mode switching means can switch the effect mode by switching the main effect display and the sub effect display displayed on the display unit by the effect display means ,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the sub effect display is displayed in a predetermined frame, and the possibility of the special result is notified according to a form of the frame .

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