JP5776068B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention provides a display device that displays a first variation display game based on detection of a game ball in the first start area and displays a second variation display game based on detection of a game ball in the second start area. It relates to a gaming machine provided.

  A gaming machine is known that executes a variable display game based on a winning at a start opening, and generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special result mode. Yes. As such a gaming machine, the first variation display game is performed based on the first start memory generated based on the winning of the game ball at the starting port, and the second start memory generated based on the winning of the game ball at the starting port is stored. There is known a gaming machine that is configured to play a second variation display game based on it and includes a composite memory display means that can integrally notify the first start memory display and the second start memory display (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).

JP 2010-57995 A

  However, the interest of the game was low.

  An object of the present invention is to enhance the interest of games.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
Display related to the first variation display game based on the detection of the game ball in the first start area, display related to the second variation display game based on the detection of the game ball in the second start area, A display device for performing display related to the third variation display game based on detection of the game ball in the third start area is provided, and the results of the first variation display game and the third variation display game are in a special result mode. In a gaming machine capable of giving a special gaming state of different value based on the type of the special result mode,
The first variation display game and the second variation display game can be executed simultaneously,
In the case where the special gaming state is generated by the first variation display game and the case where the special gaming state is generated by the third variation display game, the distribution ratio with respect to the special gaming state having the highest value is different.
Display control means for controlling display on the display device;
A normally variable prize-winning device capable of changing the state between a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to win or unable to win, and an open state in which the game ball can easily win or win a prize than the closed state;
A normal variation winning device control means for converting the normal variation winning device into an open state when the result of the second variation display game is a specific result;
A third variation display game control means for executing the third variation display game based on winning the normal variation winning device,
The display device
A common display area for performing display related to the first variation display game, the second variation display game, or the third variation display game;
In the common display area , a plurality of identification information is displayed as a display related to the first variation display game and the third variation display game,
The display control means includes
Display related to the first variable display game, display related to the second variable display game, or display related to the third variable display game based on establishment of a predetermined condition Display selection means for selecting whether to perform
As a display related to the second variation display game, when the normal variation prize winning device is in an open state, a first display indicating that the open state is suggested is displayed, and then the open state is entered. Is configured to display a second display for notifying
The common display when you select to perform a display associated with the second variable display games area, at least a portion of said plurality of identification information by said first display and said Rukoto such a non-display state.

Other inventions related to this application are:
In a gaming machine that performs a first variation display game based on detection of a game ball in the first start area and performs a second variation display game based on detection of a game ball in the second start area,
First start storage means for storing the right to execute the first variable display game based on detection of a game ball in the first start area as a first start memory;
Second start storage means for storing the right to execute the second variable display game based on detection of the game ball in the second start area as a second start storage, up to a predetermined upper limit number;
A display device for performing a first start memory display corresponding to the number stored in the first start memory means and a second start memory display corresponding to the memory number stored in the second start memory means;
Start memory related display means for displaying on the display device in a display mode in which the first start memory display and the second start memory display are associated with each other.

  Here, as a 1st fluctuation display game and a 2nd fluctuation display game, two can be arbitrarily selected from a special figure 1 fluctuation display game, a special figure 2 fluctuation display game, and a common figure fluctuation display game.

  According to this invention, since the start memory related display means for displaying on the display device in a display mode in which the first start memory display and the second start memory display are associated with each other is provided, the interest of displaying the start memory number can be enhanced. it can.

Another invention according to the present application is the gaming machine described above, wherein the result related information of the first variation display game is determined in advance before the execution of the first variation display game corresponding to the first start memory. A determination means,
The start memory related display means includes
The determination result of the first start memory by the prior determination means can be notified using a second start memory display associated with the first start memory display corresponding to the first start memory, and the first start memory When there is no second start memory display associated with the first start memory display corresponding to the memory, the determination result is not notified.

  According to this invention, the start memory related display means uses the second start memory display associated with the first start memory display corresponding to the first start memory as the determination result of the first start memory by the prior determination means. Since the determination result is not notified when there is no second start memory display associated with the first start memory display corresponding to the first start memory, the display memory start number display is enhanced. Can do. Moreover, stoppage can be prevented.

Another invention according to the present application is the above gaming machine, wherein the start memory related display means is
The second start memory display associated with the first start memory display corresponding to the first start memory indicates the high possibility that the determination result of the first start memory by the prior determination means is a specific result. It can be used and notified.

  According to this invention, the start memory related display means displays the first start memory display corresponding to the first start memory with a high possibility that the determination result of the first start memory by the prior determination means is a specific result. Since the notification can be made using the second start-up memory display associated with, the interest in displaying the start-up memory number can be enhanced.

Another invention according to the present application is the above gaming machine, wherein the start memory related display means is
When there is no first start memory display that can be associated with the second start memory display, a second start memory display that cannot be associated with the first start memory display is not displayed on the display device. To do.

  According to this invention, when there is no first start memory display that can be associated with the second start memory display, the start memory related display means can not be associated with the first start memory display. Is not displayed on the display device 41, the interest of displaying the start memory number can be enhanced. Moreover, stoppage can be prevented.

Another invention according to the present application is the gaming machine described above, wherein the game ball is difficult to win or cannot be won, and the closed state is changed to an open state in which the game ball can easily win or win. A possible regular variable winning device,
Third variation display game control means for performing a third variation display game based on the winning of a game ball to the normal variation winning device;
Third start storage means for storing the right to execute the third variable display game as a third start storage based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variation winning device, up to a predetermined upper limit number;
A specific game state generating means for generating a specific game state for extending the time for changing the state of the normal variation winning device to the open state than normal, and
The prior determination means includes
In the case of the specific gaming state, before executing the third variation display game corresponding to the third start memory, the result related information of the third variation display game is determined in advance,
The start memory related display means includes
In the case of the specific gaming state, the third start memory display corresponding to the number stored in the third start memory means and the second start memory display are displayed on the display device in association with each other. ,
The determination result of the third start memory by the prior determination means can be notified by the second start memory display associated with the third start memory display corresponding to the third start memory, and the third start memory is stored in the third start memory. The determination result is not notified when there is no second start memory display associated with the corresponding third start memory display.

  According to the present invention, when the start memory related display means is in the specific gaming state, the third start memory display corresponding to the number of memories stored in the third start memory means, and the second start memory display, Since they are displayed on the display device in association with each other, it is possible to enhance the interest of displaying the start memory number.

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

It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of special game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the example of a display with a display apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating a decoration start memory display. It is a figure for demonstrating a prefetch effect. It is a figure for demonstrating a prefetch effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the change of the display of a common display area. It is a time chart for demonstrating the change of the display of a pre-reading effect and a common display area. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure start port switch common process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure pending | holding information determination processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fall determination process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure normal process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 1 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 2 fluctuation | variation start processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fall lottery process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fall time information setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a small hit flag 1 setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a small hit flag 2 setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a usual game process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a gate switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a common figure hold information determination process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a general power winning switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a usual figure normal process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the usual figure process transition setting process 1. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process transfer setting process during a usual figure change. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process during a usual figure change. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process during normal map display. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process transfer setting during a normal figure. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a process during a common figure. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a general electric operation transfer setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a general electric power remaining ball process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the completion process per common figure. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure prefetch display processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a common map prefetch display process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a display switching process. It is a figure for demonstrating another example of the display of a prefetch effect. It is a figure for demonstrating another example of the display of a prefetch effect. It is a figure for demonstrating another example of the display of a prefetch effect. It is a figure for demonstrating another example of the display in a display apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating another example of the display in a display apparatus. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the game synchronization process in a 1st modification. It is a time chart for demonstrating the execution aspect of the change display game in a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the common figure memory | storage display change process in a 2nd modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a display with the display apparatus in a 2nd modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a display with the display apparatus in a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the high probability state change process in a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure memory | storage display change process in a 3rd modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the display and operation | movement of an accessory in the display apparatus in a 4th modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure prefetch display process in a 5th modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a display with the display apparatus in a 5th modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the display switching process in a 6th modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating another example of the display switching process in a 6th modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating another example of the display switching process in a 6th modification.

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

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

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

  In addition, at the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launcher, and game balls paid out from a ball payout device provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 flow out. There are provided a dish tray outlet 22, a lower dish 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state in which the upper dish 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of a ball striking device, and the like. Further, an effect button 25 having a built-in operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player is provided on the upper edge of the upper plate 21. That is, the effect button 25 forms an operation unit that can be operated by the 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 rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device directs the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. And fire. Further, when the player operates the effect button 25, an effect or the like in which the player's operation is intervened is performed in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). Can do. Further, on the front surface of the glass frame 15 above the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 27 that is operated when a player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a prepaid card to be discharged from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28 for operating the balance, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided.

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

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

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

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

  Also, below the center case 40 is provided a start winning opening 36 (first start winning opening) for giving a start condition for the special figure changing display game, and immediately below it is opened in a reverse “C” shape. In addition, a normal variation winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting the game ball into a state in which the game ball easily flows and having a second start winning opening is provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The universal display displays the fact that the light is changing by blinking the lamp during the change. When the game result is “out of”, for example, lamps 1 and 2 are turned off. When the game result is a special stop symbol, lamp 1 is turned on, and the game result is a special stop symbol. If it is not a hit, the game result is displayed with the lamp 2 turned on.

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

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

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

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

  For example, the round display unit turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds (12 rounds or 15 rounds) when the big hit occurs. Note that the round display unit may be a seven-segment display.

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

  On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if it is less than the upper limit of the normal figure start memory number, the general figure start memory number is added (+1) and the general figure start memory number is increased. One figure start memory is stored. The number of memorized universal start prizes is displayed on the universal figure hold display of the collective display device 50. In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (specific result) is derived by hitting the common map fluctuation display game.

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

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

  The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game balls won at the start winning opening 36 are detected as the start winning balls of the first special figure variable display game, and are stored in a limit of four, and the game balls won at the normal variable prize winning device 37 are the second special figure. It is detected as the start winning ball of the variable display game and is stored up to four. In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in a special figure memory in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 3). Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special figure start memory is displayed on the storage display section (not shown in FIG. 1 hold display, special figure 2 hold display) for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50 and the center case 40. Is also displayed as a decorative special figure start memory display.

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

  In the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display device 41, for example, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-described numbers is left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), middle (third special symbol). The variation display is started in the order of symbols), the symbols that have been varied after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped, and the result of the special symbol variation display game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 performs a variable display game with a decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of special figure starting memories, and various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed to improve interest.

  The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display is performed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game is displayed. However, the normal map variation display game can be executed simultaneously with each special map variation display game. In addition, the display device 41 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special map variable display game and the second special map variable display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game machine 10 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41. Further, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, if there is a start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game becomes possible, the second special figure fluctuation display game is It is supposed to be executed.

  In addition, in the state where the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started and the number of start memories is zero, the start winning opening 36 (or the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37) is entered. When the game ball wins, the start memory is stored as the start right is generated, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure variation display game (second special figure) is immediately added based on the start memory. (Variable display game) is started, and at this time, the 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 port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, the count The switch 38a is a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that includes a magnetic detection coil and detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Has been. A micro switch having a mechanical contact is used for the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10 or the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 or the like. be able to.

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

  The CPU section 110 receives signals (starting winning detection signals) from a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and a proximity switch interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 in the input section 120. An inversion circuit 112 composed of an inverter or the like that is logically inverted and input to the gaming microcomputer 111 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator are provided to generate a clock for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generation circuit. An oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 is included. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a 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 embodiment. By providing, it can remove from the object of replacement | exchange and can aim at cost reduction.

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the production contents, and the presence or absence of the reach state. The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. The fluctuation pattern table includes a loss fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a big hit fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is around 15R or 12R, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include a second half variation pattern table and a first half variation pattern table. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a variation table storage unit that stores a plurality of variation tables for setting variation patterns in the variation display game.

  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 the reach effects, normal reach, special 1 reach (SP1 reach), special 2 reach ( SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), etc. are set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

  The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device, thereby playing the gaming machine. 10 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. Here, when executing the special figure variation display game, the CPU 111A serves as variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one variation pattern table among the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B. Further, when the game control device 100 (CPU 111A) executes a variation display game, a variation table acquisition that acquires one variation table among a plurality of variation tables stored in the variation table storage means (game control device 100). It can be said that it is a means.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Although not particularly limited, 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. A variation start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, an error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the command I / F 331 are used as an effect control command signal. Receive. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. Is provided.

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

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

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

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

  Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described. The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided 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 whether or not the normal variation display game is missed is performed. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the general symbol display device, a process for displaying a general symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of this general-purpose fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general-purpose display, and the general-purpose solenoid 37c is operated to move the movable members 37b and 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 for a predetermined time. (For example, 0.3 seconds or 1.7 seconds) Control to open is performed. 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.

  There are two types of hit results for a game with a variable figure display: a hit with a special stop symbol and a hit with a special stop symbol, and a special stop is more effective when it is released with a hit with a special stop symbol (for example, 1.7 seconds × 3 times). The time during which the pair of movable members 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 is opened is longer than the opening (eg, 0.3 seconds) due to the non-design hit. That is, the game control device 100 converts the normal variation winning device 37 to the open state in the first release mode when the result of the universal variation display game is the first specific result (a hit that is not a special stop symbol), When the result of the fluctuation display game is the second specific result (a hit that is a special stop symbol), the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is converted to the open state in the second release mode in which the release time is longer than the first release mode. It serves as a winning device control means.

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

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

  Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 and generates a special gaming state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a win. To perform the process. In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A performs control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special winning opening by, for example, opening the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b. . Then, either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening, or a predetermined openable time (for example, 20 seconds or 0.5 seconds) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening. Opening the grand prize opening until such a condition is achieved is defined as one round, and a control (cycle game) is performed in which this is repeated (repeated) a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times or 12 times). Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a probability change state as a game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. This probability variation state is a state (high probability state) in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. In addition, the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, regardless of which one of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game results in a certain variation state. Both display games are in a probable state. That is, the probability setting that allows the game control device 100 to generate a high probability state higher than the normal probability state as a probability state in which the execution result of the variable display game becomes a special result state after the special game state ends. Make a means.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short time state as a game state after the special game state is ended based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this time-short state, control is performed so that the normal-variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are in the time-short operation state. Specifically, in the short-time state, the execution time of the above-described usual-variable display game is controlled to be a second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Thus, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be substantially increased. Further, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning device 37 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won, the release time becomes a second release time longer than the first release time in the normal state. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 1.7 seconds). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 is not the first opening number of one time but a plurality of times of two or more times (for example, (3 times) the second number of times of opening. In the short-time state, control is performed so that the probability of a hit result of the normal-variable display game is higher than that in the normal operation state.

  It should be noted that the control for shortening the execution time of the normal variation display game, the control for extending the opening time of the normal variation winning device 37, the control for increasing the number of releases for one hit result of the general variation display game, the general variation display Only one or all of the controls that increase the probability of winning the game may be performed. As a result, the game ball can easily win the normal variation winning device 37, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started. In other words, after the special control state is ended, the game control device 100 extends a time period during which the second start winning opening is changed to the open state for a predetermined period of time, which is longer than usual. ) Can be generated as a specific gaming state generation control means.

  In addition, the time variation operation state of the probability variation state, the normal variation display game, and the normal variation prize winning device 37 can be generated independently, and both can be generated at the same time, or only one can be generated. Is possible.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 5, in the special result mode, a plurality of types having different execution modes (number of rounds that can be executed) of the special game state are set, and the game control device 100 is special based on the jackpot symbol random number. Select the result mode. That is, it can be said that the execution mode of the special gaming state is different based on the jackpot symbol random number.

  Four types of special result modes are set: 15R probability variation A (symbol), 15R probability variation B (symbol), 12R probability variation A (symbol), and 12R probability variation B (symbol). The 15R probability variation A (symbol) and the 15R probability variation B (symbol) are 15 rounds in the special gaming state, and the probability state is changed to the high probability state after the special gaming state ends. 12R probability variation A (symbol) and 12R probability variation B (symbol) are 12 rounds in the special gaming state, and the probability state is set to a high probability state after the special gaming state is finished.

  If the opening time of the grand prize opening is 15R probability variation A (symbol) or 12R probability variation A (symbol), the first winning time (20 seconds) The openable time of the grand prize opening after the sixth round is the second openable time (0.5 seconds). In the case of 15R probability variation B (symbol) and 12R probability variation B (symbol), the openable time of the big winning opening in each round is the first openable time (20 seconds). Also, when a predetermined number of game balls wins despite the openable time, the next round is entered. In addition, regardless of which jackpot symbol, the specific gaming state is entered for a predetermined period (here, 100 times) after the end of the special gaming state. In this specific game state, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state (the number of short-time operations is 100 times). In addition, when the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is in a high probability state after the special gaming state is finished, a falling lottery is performed every time the special figure variation display game is executed. It is supposed to be.

  In FIG. 6, the state transition diagram for demonstrating the transition of the game state in the gaming machine of this embodiment was shown. The normal gaming state ST1 is a state in which the probability state is a normal probability state (low probability), and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is a normal operation state (no power transmission support). This normal gaming state is a notification state in which it is clearly notified that the current probability state is the normal probability state. When a special result mode is derived in this normal gaming state ST1 and a big hit occurs, the special gaming state ST2 is opened in which the special variable winning device 38 is opened. In the special game state ST2, the probability state is a normal probability state (low probability), and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is a normal operation state (no ordinary power support).

  After the end of the special game state ST2, the first specific game state ST3 is entered until the specified number of times (in this case, 100 times) the special figure variation display game is executed. In the first specific game state ST3, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is a short-time operation state (with ordinary power support). The probability state is a high probability state (high probability) until winning the falling lottery, and is a normal probability state (low probability) after winning the falling lottery. In the first specific gaming state ST3, the player is not notified that the falling lottery has been won, and the current probability state is not clearly notified. In the first specific game state ST3, an effect that allows the player to recognize that it is in the specific game state is performed.

  In the special figure variation display game of the specified number of times (here, 100 times) at which the specific game state (first specific game state ST3) is to be ended, an extended stop time that is a long stop time is set. A stop time effect (probability state notification effect) for notifying the current probability state is performed. That is, in the extended stop time, a notification state that clearly notifies the probability state occurs. Then, after performing the stop time effect, if the probability state is the normal probability state (low probability), the process shifts to the normal game state ST1, and if the probability state is the high probability state (high probability), the second specific game state. Move on to ST4. If a special outcome mode is derived in the first specific gaming state ST3 and a big hit occurs, the process proceeds to the special gaming state ST2. In addition, when a winning lottery is won when a small hit is generated in the first specific gaming state ST3, the probability state is notified and the state shifts to the normal gaming state ST1.

  In the second specific game state ST4, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is a normal operation state (no ordinary power support). The probability state is a high probability state (high probability) until winning the falling lottery, and is a normal probability state (low probability) after winning the falling lottery. Even in the second specific gaming state ST4, the player is not informed that the lottery has been won, and is in a non-notifying state in which the current probability state is not clearly notified. However, in the second specific gaming state ST4, the current probability state is confirmed every time a predetermined number of special figure variation display games are executed, and if the probability state is a normal probability state, the state shifts to the normal gaming state ST1. It is like that. That is, even if the falling lottery is won, it does not immediately shift to the normal gaming state ST1, but eventually shifts to the normal gaming state ST1. If a special outcome mode is derived in the second specific gaming state ST4 and a big hit occurs, the state shifts to the special gaming state ST2. In addition, when a winning lottery is won when a small hit occurs in the second specific gaming state ST4, the probability state is notified and the normal gaming state ST1 is entered. In the four game states shown above, the player can know which game state is currently based on the effects of the game.

  FIG. 7 shows an example of display on the display device 41. In the upper left part of the display area of the display device 41, a first special figure display area 41a for performing display related to the first special figure variation display game, and a second special figure for performing display related to the second special figure variation display game. A figure display area 41b is arranged. The first special figure display area 41a and the second special figure display area 41b are configured to display each result mode of the corresponding special figure variation display game in a different color display. In the case of 15R probability variation A, the color is displayed in red, and in the case of 12R probability variation B, the color is displayed in blue. Further, during the variable display, the display of the colors corresponding to each result mode is sequentially displayed at a high speed to indicate that the variable display is being performed.

  In the upper right part of the display area of the display device 41, a general map display area 41c for displaying related to the general map variable display game is arranged. In this general map display area 41c, the result of the general map variable display game is displayed. The fluctuation display part 41d is arranged. The variation display unit 41d displays each result mode of the corresponding general map variation display game in a display with different colors. For example, the variation display unit 41d is white when the game is out of play and is a special stop symbol. In case of red, if it is not a special stop symbol, it is displayed in blue. Further, during the variable display, the display of the colors corresponding to each result mode is sequentially displayed at a high speed to indicate that the variable display is being performed.

  A central portion of the display area of the display device 41 is a common display area 41e. In the common display area 41e, either a display related to the special map fluctuation display game or a display related to the normal map fluctuation display game is displayed. FIG. 7 shows a state in which a display related to the special figure variation display game is displayed. Further, the lower part of the display area of the display device 41 is a decoration special figure start memory display 81 related to the start memory of the special figure fluctuation display game (the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory) and the normal figure fluctuation display game. This is a start memory display area 41f for performing a general-purpose map start memory display 82 related to the start memory (general map start memory).

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the decoration special figure start memory display 81 is a display imitating takoyaki, and each special figure start memory display 81 has a one-to-one correspondence with each stored special figure start memory. Yes. Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the decorative map start memory display 82 is a display imitating a toothpick, and each map start memory display 82 has a one-to-one correspondence with each stored map start memory. doing.

  The decorative special chart start memory display 81 and the decorative universal figure start memory display 82 are displayed side by side in accordance with the digestion order of the start memory from the left end of the start memory display area 41f. When there is a start memory, as shown in FIG. 8 (c), the corresponding special figure start memory display 81 and the decorative common figure start memory display 82 are displayed in a display manner associated with each other. . For example, when there is a special chart start memory that is digested first and a general chart start memory that is digested first, the start memory displays corresponding to these are displayed in association with each other. In this example, the decoration special figure start memory display 81 imitating takoyaki is set to a display in which a decoration normal figure start memory display 82 imitating a toothpick is stabbed.

  Further, by using the decoration start memory display displayed in the start memory display area 41f, information related to the result of the special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure start memory, or the general figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the general figure start memory. As a result, it is possible to perform a pre-reading effect to notify related information. The result related information of the special figure fluctuation display game is whether the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, whether the type of the big hit, a specific fluctuation pattern (for example, a specific reach), or the like. It is. Further, the result related information of the normal fluctuation display game includes whether or not the result of the normal fluctuation display game is a win and the type of win. That is, the start memory display area 41f forms a predetermination result display area that can display the determination results for the first start memory and the second start memory by the predetermination means.

  FIG. 9 shows an example of a prefetch effect. In this pre-reading effect, the pre-reading effect on the special figure start memory that is the target of the pre-reading effect is displayed by the decorative general figure start memory display 82 displayed in association with the decorative special figure start memory display 81 corresponding to the special figure start memory. It is supposed to be displayed. In this pre-reading effect, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), the decorative special figure start memory display 81 imitating takoyaki is pierced with the ornament general figure start memory display 82 imitating a toothpick, and FIG. 9 (b). As shown in the figure, an effect of repeatedly displaying a state in which the decoration normal figure start memory display 82 imitating a toothpick is missing from the decoration special figure start memory display 81 imitating takoyaki is performed. Further, the variation of the special figure based on the special figure start memory corresponding to the associated special figure start memory display 81 depending on the speed of the insertion / removal operation and the size and color of the ornamental figure start memory display 82 imitating the toothpick. You may make it suggest the related information as a result of a display game.

  FIG. 10 shows another example of the prefetch effect. In this look-ahead effect, the material 83 of the decoration special figure start memory display 81 imitating the takoyaki stabbed in the decoration common figure start memory display 82 imitating the toothpick is used to display the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding special figure start memory. Results related information is suggested. In this example, the degree of reliability that is likely to be a big hit is reported according to the presence or absence of the material 83 and the type of the material 83.

  In these pre-reading effects, even if the special figure start memory can be a target of the pre-reading effect, the decorative multi-chart start memory display 82 associated with the decorative special figure start memory display 81 corresponding to the special figure start memory is displayed. If not, it is not done. In this way, for example, when the special figure start memory is the upper limit number and the normal figure start memory is not the upper limit number, the player increases the general figure start memory, and the result of the special figure variation display game by the pre-reading effect. Since the game ball is launched in an attempt to know, it is possible to prevent the hitting and to increase the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the display of the common display area 41e can be changed based on the prefetching result. As shown in FIG. 11 (a), when the common display area 41e displays a display related to the special figure variation display game, and a normal figure start memory that results in a special stop symbol is generated, As shown in FIG. 11B, the display color of the corresponding ornamental map start memory display 82 is different from the normal color. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 11C, the general display area 41c is expanded so as to erode the common display area 41e, and as shown in FIG. The display is changed to display related to the display game. As shown in FIGS. 11 (d) and 11 (e), in the display related to the normal fluctuation display game, the time from when the special stop symbol is derived until the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is released is displayed. Is done. Thus, by changing the display of the common display area 41e, it is possible to aim at the opening timing of the normal variation winning device 37, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. When only the function of changing the display of the common display area 41e based on the prefetching result as shown in FIG. 11 is provided, the decorative special figure start memory display 81 and the decorative multi figure start memory display 81 are displayed on the display device 41. It is not necessary.

  FIG. 12 shows a time chart when such a change in the display of the common display area 41e is performed. If a general chart start memory that results in a special stop symbol is generated during the execution of the normal map display game (t1), the display color of the corresponding decorative general map start memory display is set to a color different from the normal one. The figure pre-reading effect is started. In addition, the display of the common display area is changed from the display related to the special map change display game to the display related to the general map change display game.

  Then, when the common figure change display game in which the result of the prefetch effect is a special stop symbol is started (t2), the general figure prefetch effect is ended. After that, when the normal variation display game is finished and a winning that is a special stop symbol is derived (t3), the normal variation winning device 37 is opened, and when the opening time of the normal variation winning device 37 ends (t4) The display of the common display area 41e is changed to a display related to the special figure variation display game.

  Hereinafter, control of the gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. Control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes main processing shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 15 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 13, first, an interrupt prohibition process (step S1) is performed, and then an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) for setting a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs. S2), a stack pointer setting process (step S3) for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area in which a value of a register or the like is saved when an interrupt occurs, and an interrupt mode setting process (step S4) for setting an interrupt processing mode. )I do.

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

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply device 400 is turned on (step S9). Here, if it is determined that the initialization switch is off (step S9; No), in step S10, after checking the data of the power failure inspection area in the RWM, it is determined whether or not the power failure is restored (step S11). If it is determined in step S11 that the power failure has been restored (step S11; Yes), the process proceeds to step S12, and a process of calculating data called a checksum and whether the calculated checksum is normal or abnormal are determined (step S13). If it is determined in step S9 that the initialization switch is on (step S9; Yes), if it is determined in step S11 that the power failure is not restored (step S11; No), and if the checksum is not normal in step S13 (step If it is determined as S13; No), the process jumps to step S20 in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S13 that the checksum is normal (step S13; Yes), the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG. 14, and a power failure occurs in the area to be initialized in the RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment). After the initial value at the time of recovery is saved (stored), the area related to error and fraud monitoring is reset (step S15). 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 S16). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S16; No), steps S17 and S18 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S19.

  If it is determined in step S16 that the probability is high (step S16; Yes), a high probability notification flag is set in the collective display device 50 after the high probability notification flag is set in step S17. The display 8) is set to ON (lighted) (step S18), and the process proceeds to step S19. In step S19, a process for transmitting a power restoration command corresponding to a process number prepared for rationally executing a special figure game process described later is performed to the effect control device 300, and the process proceeds to step S23.

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S9, S11, S13 to step S20, the work area in the RAM used by the CPU is first reset, and then the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step S21). Then, in step S22, a process of transmitting a power-on command to the effect control device 300 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, a process of starting a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed.

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

  After the CTC activation process in step S23, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S24). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Then, the values of the predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on are changed to various initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit symbol random number 2) After saving the initial value (start value) of a random number (a random number per hit) for determining a normal hit in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S25), an interrupt is permitted (step S26). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on, and this value is used as an initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step S27) 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 S27, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read through the port and data bus and checked to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S28). If no power failure has occurred (step S28; No), the process returns to step S27, and 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 S27) (step S26), when a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed. 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 S27 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 value random number update processing, when performing initial value random number update processing in the main processing, it is necessary to disable interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

  If it is determined in step S28 that a power failure has occurred (step S28; Yes), processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S29) and processing for turning off all output ports (step S30) are performed. Thereafter, further processing for saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection region (step S31), processing for calculating the checksum when the RWM is turned off (step S32), and processing for saving the checksum (step S33) After performing the process of prohibiting access to the RWM (step S34), it waits for the power supply of the gaming machine to be cut off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure recovery inspection area and the checksum at the time of power shutdown is calculated, so that whether or not the information stored in the RWM before the power shutdown is correctly backed up can be checked. This can be determined when the power is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111A, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 15 is started.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, a register saving process (step S41) is performed in which a value held in a predetermined register is first transferred to the RWM. In the Z80 microcomputer used as the gaming microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register. Next, an input process (step S42) for reading inputs from various sensors (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, gate switch 34a, count switch 38a, etc.), ie, reading the state of each input port. )I do. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S43) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL38b, general electric power SOL37c) is performed.

  Next, a command transmission process (step S44), a random number update process 1 (step S45), and a random number update process 2 (steps) 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. S46) is performed. Thereafter, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a... 35n, and the count switch 38a. A prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S47) is performed to determine whether the front frame and the glass frame are open. Also, a special figure game process (step S48) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game and a general figure game process (step S49) for performing a process related to the common figure variation display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S50) that is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays special information variation game and various information related to the game to display desired contents, and a magnetic sensor switch 61. And the magnet fraud monitoring process (step S51) which checks the detection signal from the vibration sensor switch 62 and determines whether there is any abnormality is performed. Then, external information editing processing (step S52) for setting a signal to be output to various external devices in the output buffer is performed. Subsequently, a process of clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S53), a process of restoring the register data saved in step S41 (step S54), and a process of permitting an interrupt (step S54) Step S55) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, details of the special game process (step S48) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. In the special figure game process, the input of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the special figure game process, first, a start switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring a winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and a special feature based on the winning is obtained. Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance. The details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) will be described later.

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

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

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

  If the game process number is “1” in step A8, the special figure changing process for setting the stop display time of the special figure and setting the information necessary for performing the special figure display process is performed. (Step A10) is performed.

  In step A8, if the game processing number is “2”, if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit or a small hit, the big hit type (12R big hit or 15R big hit) and the small hit are selected. Specializing for setting fanfare commands, setting fanfare time according to each big hit (12R big hit or 15R big hit) and small winning big opening opening pattern, and setting information necessary for fanfare / interval processing The figure display process (step A11) is performed.

  If the game process number is “3” in step A8, setting of the time required for opening the big prize opening, updating the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the process during opening of the big prize opening, etc. The fanfare / interval processing (step A12) to be performed is performed.

  If the game processing number is “4” in step A8, the interval command is set if the big hit or the small hit round is not the final round, while the big hit end screen command is set if the round is the final round. A process for opening a special prize opening (step A13) is performed for setting the information necessary for performing the process and the special ball remaining ball process.

  In step A8, when the game process number is “5”, if the big hit or the small hit round is the final round, a process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the big winning opening, A big winning opening remaining ball process (step A14) for setting information necessary for the big hit end process is performed.

  If the game process number is “6” in step A8, a big hit / small hit end process (step A15) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure routine process (step A9) is performed. .

  Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step A16), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A17) which concerns on the special figure 1 indicator 51 is performed. Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A18), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A19) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; No), the process proceeds to step A16, and the subsequent processes are performed.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, after preparing a table for setting the hold information by the first start port (start winning prize port 36) (step A111), the special figure start port switch common process (Step A112) is performed. The details of the special figure start port switch common process in step A112 will be described later together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A117.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the special drawing start port switch common process, first, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, an input is made to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a). Is checked (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch is saved (step A203), and then the monitoring is performed. The big hit random number extracted is loaded into the target hard random number latch register and prepared (step A204).

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

  Then, in step A208, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the update target special figure holding corresponding to the monitored start port switch (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a, etc.) is held (start memory). It is checked whether or not the number is less than the upper limit value (step A208), and processing for determining whether or not the special figure holding number is less than the upper limit value (step A209) is performed.

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

  Next, the jackpot symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is extracted and saved in the RWM random number save area (step A220), and the corresponding variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are extracted and saved in the RWM random number save area. (Steps A221, A222, A223). Further, the falling lottery random number is extracted and saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (step A224). Here, the RWM (RAM 111C) extracts various random numbers based on the inflow of game balls into the start area of the start winning opening 36 and the normal variation winning apparatus 37, and stores the extracted various random numbers in the start memory (special figure change). A starting storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number as a display game execution right) is provided.

  Subsequently, the jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored is loaded, and the loaded value is prepared for use in the special figure hold information determination process (step A226) described later (step A225). Then, the special figure hold information determination process (step A226) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A209 that the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (step A209; No), it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch related to step A202 is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. (Step A210), if it is determined that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is (Step A211; Yes), a decoration special figure hold number command (overflow command) is prepared (Step A212), and command setting processing (Step A213) ) To complete the special figure start port switch common process. On the other hand, when it is determined in step A211 that the input is not the start port 1 switch 36a (step A211; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, 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. 19, first, it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common process is the input of the start port 2 switch 37a (step A231). If it is determined that the input of the two switches 37a is not input (step A232; No), it is determined whether or not the open extension function of the normal variation winning device 37 is operating, that is, the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported (during the short-time operation state). (Step A233) is performed. Here, if it is determined that the normal variation winning device 37 is not being supported (step A233; No), a process of determining whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in a big hit (special game state) (step A234) is performed.

  If it is determined in step A234 that the game is not a big hit (step A234; No), a fall determination process (step A235) is performed to determine whether or not to win the fall lottery. Details of the fall determination process will be described later. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is fall information set when it is determined that the fall lottery is won in the fall judgment process (step A236). If there is no fall information (step A236; No), the acquired big hit A jackpot determination process (step A237) is performed for determining whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot depending on whether or not the random number value matches the jackpot determination value.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A233 that the normally variable winning device 37 is being supported (step A233; Yes), if it is determined in step A234 that it is a big hit (step A234; Yes), or When it is determined in step A236 that there is the fall information (step A236; Yes), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. In other words, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common processing is the start port 1 switch 36a, when the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported or is a big hit, the start memory is stored in the start memory. The prefetch process for determining the corresponding result related information is not performed.

  In addition, even when the falling lottery is won, the prefetching process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start-up memory is not performed. Note that the fall information is cleared when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition is, for example, that four special events have occurred after the start-up memory for winning the falling lottery or the special-figure display game based on the starting memory for winning the falling lottery is generated. It is to execute a figure variation display game. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the probability state when the pre-reading process is performed for the start memory from being different from the probability state when the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is executed.

  If it is determined in step A232 that the input is the start port 2 switch 37a (step A232; Yes), the process proceeds to step A235 without performing the processes in step A233 and step A234. The subsequent processing is performed. In other words, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special figure start port switch common processing is the start port 2 switch 37a, the start is performed regardless of whether the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported or the big hit. A prefetching process for determining the result related information corresponding to the storage is performed. However, when there is the fall information, the prefetch process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory is not performed.

  After performing the big hit determination process (step A237), the process of setting the loss information table (step A238) is performed, and if the determination result of the big hit determination process in step A237 is not a big hit (step A239; No), the process is performed. Control goes to step A247. On the other hand, if it is determined that the determination result of the jackpot determination process in step A237 is a jackpot (step A239; Yes), the jackpot symbol random number check table 1 is prepared (step A240).

  Next, it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special processing of the start port switch is an input of the start port 1 switch 36a (step A241), and it is not an input of the start port 1 switch 36a. If it determines with (step A242; No), it replaces with the jackpot symbol random number check table 1 prepared at step A240, and the jackpot symbol random number check table 2 is prepared (step A243). Then, after performing a process of acquiring a winning information pointer corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number (step A244), a process of setting the address table of the jackpot information table (step A245) is performed, and the jackpot information corresponding to the winning information pointer A process of acquiring a table (step A246) is performed. When it is determined in step A242 that the input is the start port 1 switch 36a (step A242; Yes), the process proceeds to step A244, and the big hit symbol random number check table 1 prepared in step A240 is displayed. Based on this, the subsequent processing is performed.

  Next, a process of acquiring start opening prize effect information from the set information table (step A247) is performed, and the start opening prize effect information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A248). Subsequently, a process of acquiring a start opening prize effect symbol command from the set information table (step A249) is performed, and the start opening prize effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area of the RWM (step A250).

  Next, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, after preparing the start port winning flag of the start port switch to be monitored (step A251), the target table for setting the start port winning effect command is prepared. (Step A252). And the special figure information setting process (step A253) which sets the special figure information set regarding the start port of the said monitoring object is performed. Subsequently, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A254) for setting the second half variation pattern among the variation modes in the special figure variation display game, the variation pattern setting process (step A254) for setting the variation aspect of the special figure variation display game ( Step A255) is performed. The special figure information setting process in step A253, the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process in step A254, and the fluctuation pattern setting process in step A255 are respectively the special figure information setting process, the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process, and the fluctuation pattern in the special figure ordinary process. This is the same as the setting process.

  Then, the start opening prize effect command (MODE) corresponding to the first half variation number corresponding to the set variation pattern is calculated and prepared (step A256), and the value of the second half variation number is set as the start opening prize effect command (ACTION). (Step A257), and command setting processing (step A258) is performed. Subsequently, the start opening winning effect command command is loaded and prepared from the winning effect symbol command area (step A259), the command setting process (step A260) is performed, and the special figure holding information determination process is terminated. That is, a start opening prize command command is prepared in steps A256 and A257, and a start opening prize drawing command command is prepared in step A259, so that the determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information corresponding to the start memory is obtained. , It is possible to notify the effect control device 300 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory, and in particular, by changing the number of special figure hold displayed on the display device 41, etc. It is possible to notify the player of the result related information before the start timing of the special figure variation display game.

  That is, the game control apparatus 100 determines in advance the random number value stored as the start memory before executing the variable display game corresponding to the start memory (determines whether or not a special result is obtained). Make. Note that the time when the random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory is determined in advance is not only at the start winning time when the start memory is generated, but any time before the variable display game based on the start memory is performed. Good.

[Falling judgment process]
FIG. 20 shows the fall determination process (step A235) in the special figure hold information determination process of FIG. In this fall determination process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a high probability (high probability state) (step A270), and if it is not a high probability (step A270; No), the fall determination process is terminated. When the probability is high (step A270; Yes), a process for setting a lower limit determination value (step A271) is performed, and a process for checking whether the value of the falling lottery random number is less than the lower limit determination value is performed (step A272). . Note that winning the falling lottery means that the falling lottery random number matches the falling determination value. The falling judgment value is a plurality of consecutive values, and the falling lottery random number is not less than the lower limit judgment value that is the lower limit value of the falling judgment value and not more than the upper limit judgment value that is the upper limit value of the falling judgment value. In addition, it is determined that the falling lottery is won.

  If the value of the falling lottery random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A273; Yes), that is, if it is not a win, the falling determination process is terminated. If it is not less than the lower limit determination value (step A273; No), a process for setting an upper limit determination value (step A274) is performed, and a process for checking whether the value of the falling lottery random number is less than or equal to the upper limit determination value is performed (step A275). .

  If the value of the falling lottery random number is not less than or equal to the upper limit determination value (step A276; No), that is, if it is not a win, the falling determination process is terminated. Further, when the value is equal to or lower than the upper limit determination value (step A276; Yes), that is, in the case of winning, a process of saving the fall information in the work setting information area (step A277) is performed to prepare a fall information command. Processing (step A278) is performed. Thereafter, command setting processing (step A279) is performed, and the fall determination processing is terminated. That is, the game control device 100 preliminarily indicates the result of the falling lottery corresponding to the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start memory means (game control device 100) before the execution of the variable display game based on the start memory. It is a pre-falling lottery means.

  By saving the fall information in this fall determination process, the prefetch process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start-up memory is not performed until the predetermined condition is satisfied as described above. As a result, it is possible to produce a consistent performance. That is, when determining whether or not a special result is to be obtained, a high probability state is set, but when a variable display game is executed, a normal probability state is set. There is a possibility that the result will not be obtained, and there is a possibility that there will be a contradiction between the effect and the result if such a start memory is continuously produced. Therefore, by not determining whether or not the start memory having such a possibility is a special result, a continuous effect that the result about the start memory becomes a special result is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent contradiction from occurring.

  From the above, the pre-determination means (game control device 100) is selected from among the start memories stored in the start storage means (game control device 100), and the pre-falling lottery means (game control device 100) wins the falling lottery. Then, with respect to the start memory for executing the variable display game after the determined start memory, it is not determined whether or not a special result is obtained until a predetermined condition is satisfied.

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

  Subsequently, a customer waiting demonstration command is prepared (step A308), and command setting processing (step A309) is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A305 that the customer waiting demo has already started (step A306; Yes), the customer waiting demo flag is already set during the customer waiting demo (step A307), and the customer waiting demo command is also prepared ( Step A308) and the command setting process (Step A309) are also executed, so the process proceeds to Step A310 without performing these processes. Next, a process for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process (step A310), specifically, the process number “0” related to the special figure normal process, and the special prize opening fraud monitoring period are included in the table. A process for setting a prescribed flag (big prize opening fraud monitoring information) or the like is performed, and the special figure routine process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A302 that the second special figure reservation number is not 0 (step A302; No), special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step A311) is performed. Details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process in step A311 will be described later. Then, a process (step A312) for preparing a table (for the second special figure) for shifting to the special figure changing process (step A312), specifically, the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process is included in the table. , Information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, test signals relating to the fluctuation of the second special figure, information for controlling the second special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 2 display 52 (for example, the special figure 2 display 52 And the like, and a special figure normal processing is completed.

  If it is determined in step A304 that the first special figure hold number is not 0 (step A304; No), special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step A313) is performed. Details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process in step A313 will be described later. Then, a process (step A314) for preparing a table (for the first special figure) for shifting to the special figure changing process (step A314), specifically, the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process is included in the table. , Information related to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, test signals related to the fluctuation of the first special figure, information for controlling the first special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 (for example, the special figure 1 display 51 And the like, and a special figure normal processing is finished. In this way, the second special figure hold number in step A301 and step A302 is checked before the first special figure hold number check in step A303 and step A304, so that the second special figure hold number is zero. If not, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) is executed. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. In other words, the game control device 100 serves as game execution control means for executing and controlling the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start memory means (game control device 100).

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
Next, details of the special figure 1 variation start process (step A313) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 1 variation start process is a process that is performed at the start of the first special figure variation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22, first, a falling lottery that determines whether or not a falling lottery has been won is determined. Processing (step A321) is performed. Details of the falling lottery process will be described later. After that, a big hit flag 1 setting process (step A322) is performed for setting shift information and big hit information to the big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a big hit. Further, a small hit flag 1 setting process (step A323) for setting shift information and small hit information to the small hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a small hit is performed.

  Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A324) related to the setting of the first special figure stop symbol (special figure 1 stop symbol), the first special figure stop symbol number (special figure 1 stop symbol) The test signal corresponding to is saved (step A325). Subsequently, after loading the stop symbol pattern information (symbol information) set in the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process (step A326), the stop symbol pattern information is saved in the symbol information area for RWM work ( Step A327).

  Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is loaded and prepared (step A328), and the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A329). Subsequently, a target table for setting information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (step A330), and a special figure information setting process (step A331) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, among the variation modes in the first special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A332) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the first special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A333) is performed. Then, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A334) for setting the fluctuation start information of the first special figure is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended. In the variation start information setting process (step A334), a variation pattern command including information regarding a variation pattern including the variation time of the special-figure variation display game, and a special display command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information related to the special-figure variation display game The decoration special figure 1 hold number command (decoration special figure hold number command) related to the decoration special figure start storage display displayed on the display device 41 is prepared. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23, first, a falling lottery for determining whether or not the falling lottery is won. Processing (step A341) is performed. Details of the falling lottery process will be described later. After that, a big hit flag 2 setting process (step A342) is performed for setting shift information and big hit information to the big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the second special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. Further, a small hit flag 2 setting process (step A343) for setting shift information and small hit information to the small hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is a small hit is performed.

  Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A344) related to the setting of the second special symbol stop symbol, the test signal corresponding to the special figure 2 stop symbol number is saved (step A345). Subsequently, after the stop symbol pattern information (symbol information) set in the special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process is loaded (step A346), the stop symbol pattern information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM ( Step A347).

  Next, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is loaded and prepared (step A348), and the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A349). Subsequently, a target table for setting information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (step A350), and a special figure information setting process (step A351) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, among the variation modes in the second special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A352) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the second special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A353) is performed. Thereafter, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A354) for setting the fluctuation start information of the second special figure is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is ended. In the variation start information setting process (step A354), a variation pattern command including information on a variation pattern including a variation time of the special-figure variation display game, and a decoration special-figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information related to the ornament special-figure display game The decoration special figure 2 hold number command (decoration special figure hold number command) related to the decoration special figure start storage display displayed on the display device 41 is prepared. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

  From the above, the game control device 100 serves as a determination unit that determines whether or not the result of the variable display game is a special result. Further, the game control device 100 serves as a variation pattern selection means for selecting a variation pattern including at least the variation time of the variation display game.

[Falling lottery processing]
FIG. 24 shows the falling lottery process (step A321) shown in FIG. 22 and the falling lottery process (step A341) shown in FIG. In the falling lottery process, first, a process of loading a falling lottery random number from the falling lottery random number saving area (step A361) is performed, and it is determined whether or not it is at a high probability (high probability state) (step A362). If the probability is not high (step A362; No), a process for clearing the falling lottery random number saving area to 0 (step A370) is performed and the falling lottery process is terminated. When the probability is high (step A362; Yes), a process for setting a lower limit determination value (step A363) is performed, and a process for checking whether the value of the falling lottery random number is less than the lower limit determination value is performed (step A364). .

  If the value of the falling lottery random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (step A365; Yes), that is, if it is not winning, the process of clearing the save area of the falling lottery random number to 0 (step A370) is performed and the falling lottery processing is completed. To do. If it is not less than the lower limit determination value (step A365; No), a process of setting an upper limit determination value (step A366) is performed, and a process of checking whether the value of the falling lottery random number is less than or equal to the upper limit determination value is performed (step A367). .

  If the value of the falling lottery random number is not less than or equal to the upper limit determination value (step A368; No), that is, if the winning lottery random number is not winning, a process of clearing the falling lottery random number save area to 0 (step A370) is performed and the falling lottery process is terminated. If it is equal to or less than the upper limit determination value (step A368; Yes), that is, if it is a win, a fall time information setting process (step A369) is performed, and the fall lottery random number save area is cleared to 0 (step A370). To finish the falling lottery process. In other words, when the game control device 100 is in a high probability state, a falling lottery means for performing a falling lottery for shifting to the normal probability state with a predetermined probability for each variable display game is made.

[Fall information setting processing]
FIG. 25 shows a fall time information setting process in the fall lottery process shown in FIG. In this fall time information setting process, first, a low probability (normal probability state) number is saved in the game state display number area (step A381), and a special figure low probability flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area. (Step A382). Then, a probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A383), a command transmission process (step A384) is performed, and the fall time information setting process is terminated. By this processing, information that sets the probability state to the normal probability state is set.

[Small hit flag 1 setting process]
FIG. 26 shows a small hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. In this small hit flag 1 setting process, first, shift information is saved in the small hit flag 1 area (step A391), and it is checked whether the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A392).

  If the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A393; Yes), the big hit random number save area (for special figure 1) is cleared to 0 (step A401), and the small hit flag 1 setting process is terminated. When the big hit flag 1 is not big hit (step A393; No), the big hit random number is loaded from the big hit random number saving area (for special figure 1) and prepared (step A394), and special figure 1 determination data is prepared (step A394). Step A395).

  After that, a small hit determination process is performed to determine whether it is a small hit using the big hit random number and the special figure 1 determination data (step A396). If the determination result is not a small hit (step A397; No), that is, it is out of place. In this case, the big hit random number save area (for special figure 1) is cleared to 0 (step A401), and the small hit flag 1 setting process is terminated. If the determination result is a small hit (step A397; Yes), the small hit information is saved in the small hit flag 1 area (step A398), and it is determined whether the fall is from a high probability (step A399). .

  In the process (step A399) for determining whether or not the fall is from a high probability, it is determined whether or not the fall lottery is won. If the fall is from a high probability (step A399; Yes), the probability state notification setting process (step A400) for notifying the probability state is performed, and the jackpot random number save area (for special figure 1) is cleared to zero. (Step A401), the small hit flag 1 setting process is terminated. That is, when the winning of the small hit and the winning of the falling lottery occur in the same special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state is notified. If it is not a fall from a high probability (step A399; No), the big hit random number save area (for special figure 1) is cleared to 0 (step A401), and the small hit flag 1 setting process is terminated.

[Small hit flag 2 setting process]
FIG. 27 shows the small hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. In this small hit flag 2 setting process, first, shift information is saved in the small hit flag 2 area (step A411), and it is checked whether the big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A412).

  If the big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A413; Yes), the big hit random number save area (for special figure 2) is cleared to 0 (step A421), and the small hit flag 2 setting process is terminated. If the big hit flag 2 is not big hit (step A413; No), the big hit random number is loaded from the big hit random number save area (for special figure 2) and prepared (step A414), and special figure 2 determination data is prepared (step A414). Step A415).

  After that, a small hit determination process is performed to determine whether it is a small hit using the big hit random number and the special figure 2 determination data (step A416). If the determination result is not a small hit (step A417; No), that is, it is out of place. In this case, the big hit random number save area (for special figure 2) is cleared to 0 (step A421), and the small hit flag 2 setting process is terminated. If the determination result is a small hit (step A417; Yes), the small hit information is saved in the small hit flag 2 area (step A418), and it is determined whether the fall is from a high probability (step A419). .

  In the process of determining whether or not the fall is from a high probability (step A419), it is determined whether or not the fall lottery is won. If the fall is from a high probability (step A419; Yes), the probability state notification setting process (step A420) for notifying the probability state is performed, and the jackpot random number save area (for special figure 2) is cleared to zero. (Step A421), the small hit flag 2 setting process is terminated. That is, when the winning of the small hit and the winning of the falling lottery occur in the same special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state is notified. If it is not a fall from a high probability (step A419; No), the big hit random number save area (for special figure 2) is cleared to 0 (step A421), and the small hit flag 2 setting process is terminated.

[Normal game processing]
Next, details of the usual game process (step S49) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. In the usual game process, the input of the gate switch 34a is monitored, the entire process related to the usual figure fluctuation display game is controlled, and the display of the usual figure is set.

  As shown in FIG. 28, in the usual game process, first, a start switch monitoring process (step A431) for monitoring an input from the gate switch 34a is performed. In the gate switch monitoring process, when a game ball passes through the usual figure start gate 34 and there is an input from the gate switch 34a, various random numbers (such as per-random numbers) are extracted, and the usual figure variation display game based on the input is extracted. A game result pre-determination is made to pre-determine a game result based on the input at the stage before the start. The details of the gate switch monitoring process (step A431) will be described later. Next, a power switch monitoring process (step A432) is performed. In the ordinary power switch monitoring process, a process for monitoring the number of detections at the start port switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37 is performed.

  Next, the ordinary game processing timer is updated (-1), and it is checked whether or not the game processing timer has already expired or has been expired (step A433). When it is determined that the timer has timed up (step A434; Yes), a process (step A435) is performed for setting a reference game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to the process corresponding to the normal game process number (step A435). Then, the process (step A436) of acquiring the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the usual game process number is performed using the table. Then, after performing the process of saving the return address after the branch process to the stack area (step A437), the game branch process (step A438) is performed according to the game process number.

  If the game process number is “0” in step A438, the fluctuation start of the normal fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the normal fluctuation display game, the setting of the effect, and the normal fluctuation process are performed. The usual process (step A439) for setting information necessary for the execution is performed.

  If the game process number is “1” in step A438, the process of changing the normal map (step for setting the stop display time of the normal map, setting of information necessary for performing the process of displaying the normal map, etc.) A440). In step A438, if the game processing number is “2”, and if the game result of the usual figure variation display game is a hit, the setting of the opening time of the normal variation winning device 37 and the process during the usual figure are performed. A general map display process (step A441) for setting necessary information is performed. If the game process number is “3” in step A438, it is necessary to set a general power release command, to set a general ending command at the end of a specific gaming state, and to perform a general power remaining ball process. A normal processing for setting information etc. is performed (step A442).

  If the game process number is “4” in step A438, it is necessary to set the time for discharging the remaining balls in the normal variable prize-winning device 37, and to perform the end process for each normal figure. The ordinary electric ball remaining ball processing (step A443) for setting information and the like is performed. If the game process number is “5” in step A438, a normal figure end process (step A444) for setting information necessary for performing the normal figure normal process (step A439) is performed.

  Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the general-purpose indicator 52 (step A445), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A446) which concerns on the general-purpose indicator 52 is performed, and a general-purpose game process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A434 that the normal game process timer has not expired (step A434; No), the process proceeds to step A445, and the subsequent processes are performed.

[Gate switch monitoring processing]
Next, details of the gate switch monitoring process in the above-described ordinary game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 29, in the gate switch monitoring process, first, it is checked whether there is an input from the gate switch 34a (step A451). If there is no input (step A452; No), the gate switch monitoring process is terminated. . When there is an input (step A452; Yes), it is checked whether the number of pending maps (the number of charts starting memorized) is less than the upper limit (here, 4) (step A453).

  When the number of reserved maps is not less than the upper limit (step A454; No), the gate switch monitoring process is terminated. In addition, when the number of reserved symbols is less than the upper limit (step A454; Yes), the number of reserved symbols is updated by +1 (step A455). Then, after preparing a decoration general figure holding number command (MODE) corresponding to the number of reserved general drawings (step A456), a decoration general figure holding number command (ACTION) corresponding to the number of holding general drawings is prepared (step A457). ), Command setting processing (step A458) is performed. Subsequently, a process for calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the number of usual holds (step A459) is performed, and the winning random number is extracted and saved in the winning random number saving area of the RWM (step A460).

  Next, a winning symbol random number is extracted and prepared, and saved in a winning symbol random number saving area of the RWM (RAM 111c) (step A461). Further, the normal fluctuation pattern random number is extracted and saved in the RWM random number save area (step A462). Then, the usual hold information determination process (step A463) is performed, and the gate switch monitoring process is terminated. Here, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts various random numbers based on the passage of the game ball of the general diagram start gate 34, and stores the extracted various random numbers as a start memory (execution right of the general diagram variable display game). As a starting storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number.

[Normal map hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the general map hold information determination process (step A463) in the above-described gate switch monitoring process will be described. The general map hold information determination process is a pre-reading process for determining the result related information corresponding to the general map start memory before the start timing of the general map change display game based on the corresponding general map start memory.

  As shown in FIG. 30, first, it is determined whether or not the power transmission support is in progress (in the specific gaming state) (step A471). The process ends. If the power transmission support is not being performed (step A471; No), a hit determination process (step A472) for determining whether or not the hit random number value matches the hit determination value is performed.

  If the determination result is a win (step A473; Yes), a winning symbol random number check table is prepared (step A474), an information table is set from the winning symbol random number and the check table, and the symbol information is set from the set information table. And the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for work (step A478). On the other hand, if the determination result is not successful (step A473; No), the information is set as the symbol information (step A476), and the symbol information is saved in the work symbol information area (step A478).

  Thereafter, a gate switch winning effect symbol command is acquired from the set information table (step A479), and the gate switch winning effect symbol command is saved in the RWM winning effect symbol command area (step A480). Next, a variation pattern setting process for setting a variation pattern of the normal variation display game is performed (step A481), and a command transmission process is performed (step A482).

  Further, a gate switch winning effect command including pre-reading information related to the fluctuation pattern of the normal figure change display game is loaded and prepared (step A483), command transmission processing is performed (step A484), and the normal figure hold information determination process is terminated. To do. That is, the gate switch winning effect command command is prepared in steps A479 and A480, and the gate switch winning effect command is prepared in step A483. ) Can be informed to the effect control device 300 before the start timing of the normal map variation display game based on the corresponding normal map start memory, and in particular, the decorative general map start memory display displayed on the display device 41 is changed. As a result, it is possible to notify the player of the result related information before the start timing of the usual figure change display game.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as a determination unit that determines various random values stored in the start storage unit (game control device 100). In addition, the game control device 100 determines in advance the random number value stored as the start memory before executing the variable display game corresponding to the start memory (determines whether or not a specific result is obtained). Make. Note that the time when the random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory is determined in advance is not limited to when the start memory is generated, but may be any time before the variable display game based on the start memory is performed.

[Penden winning switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the general power prize winning switch monitoring process in the above-mentioned general game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 31, in the general power prize winning switch monitoring process, first, it is checked whether or not a normal figure is being hit (step A491). In the case of hitting a normal figure, the normal fluctuation display game is won and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 can be converted into an open state. If this normal figure is not being reached (step A491; No), the general power prize winning switch monitoring process is terminated. Further, when the normal map is being reached (step A491; Yes), it is checked whether there is an input to the start port 2 switch (step A494).

  And when there is no input in the start port 2 switch (step A494; No), a general power prize winning switch monitoring process is complete | finished. When there is an input to the start port 2 switch (step A494; Yes), the normal power count is updated by +1 (step A495), and it is checked whether the general power count reaches the upper limit (step A496). .

  When the power transmission count number has not reached the upper limit (9 in this case) (step A497; No), the power transmission winning switch monitoring process is terminated. If the ordinary power count has reached the upper limit (step A497; Yes), the end pointer (4) is saved in the middle processing control pointer area per ordinary figure (step A498) and the ordinary figure game processing timer is set. 0 is cleared (step A499), and the ordinary power winning switch monitoring process is terminated.

  Note that the ordinary power count is cleared to 0 when the game with a variable figure display results in a win. The number of winnings to the device 37 is counted.

[Usually normal processing]
Next, the details of the usual figure routine process (step A439) in the above-mentioned usual figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 32, in the usual figure normal processing, first, it is checked whether or not the number of ordinary figure hold (the number of ordinary figure start memory) is 0 (step A501). Then, when the number of ordinary drawings is 0 (step A502; Yes), the ordinary diagram transition processing 1 (step A530) is performed, and the ordinary routine processing is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 33, in the normal figure normal process transition setting process 1, the process number “0” related to the normal figure normal process is set (step A541), and the process number is saved in the normal figure game process number area (step S541). A542). Thereafter, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the ordinary power fraud monitoring period flag area (step A543), and the normal figure normal process transition setting process 1 is terminated.

  Referring back to FIG. 32, if the number of pending drawings is not 0 (step A502; No), it is determined whether the drawing is at a high probability (short time state) (step A503). Step A503; No), a hit random number is loaded from the hit random number save area (Step A504), and a judgment value at the time of normal low probability is set (Step A505). Then, it is checked whether or not the value of the hit random number matches the determination value (step A506). If they match (step A507; Yes), the hit information is saved in the hit flag area (step A517). Then, the stop symbol number at the time of hit is set for the normal stop symbol (step A518), and the hit random number save area is cleared to 0 (step A519). If the value of the hit random number does not match the determination value (step A507; No), the deviation information is saved in the hit flag area (step A508). Then, the stop symbol number at the time of deviation is set as the normal symbol stop symbol (step A509), and the winning random number save area is cleared to 0 (step A519).

  On the other hand, when the normal probability is high (step A503; Yes), the hit random number is loaded from the hit random save area (step A510), and the lower limit judgment value at the normal probability is set (step A511). It is checked whether the value of the hit random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (step A512).

  If it is not less than the lower limit determination value (step A513; No), an upper limit determination value at the time of normal probability is set (step A514), and it is checked whether the value of the hit random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step A515). ). If the value of the hit random number is not larger than the upper limit judgment value (step A516; No), the hit information is saved in the hit flag area (step A517), and the stop symbol number at the time of hit is set in the normal stop symbol (step A517). A518), the hit random number save area is cleared to 0 (step A519).

  If the value of the hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A513; Yes) or greater than the upper limit determination value (step A516; Yes), the shift information is saved in the hit flag area (step A508). Then, the stop symbol number at the time of deviation is set as the normal symbol stop symbol (step A509), and the winning random number save area is cleared to 0 (step A519). The judgment value in the case of a normal high probability is a value in a certain continuous range. If the hit random number is within this range, it is judged as a hit, and if it is outside this range, it is judged as an outlier. ing. In addition, you may make it determine whether the value of a hit random number corresponds with each determination value.

  After performing the process of clearing the winning random number save area to 0 (step A519), the stop symbol number is saved in the normal figure stop symbol area (step A520), and the signal corresponding to the normal figure stop symbol number is sent to the test signal output data area (Step A521). After that, the winning random number saving area is shifted (step A522), the free area after the shift is cleared to 0 (step A523), and the usual figure holding number is updated by -1 (step A524).

  Then, it is determined whether the power transmission is being supported (during the short-time state) (step A525). If the power transmission is being supported (step A525; Yes), the fluctuation time during the power transmission support is set (step A525). A526), the variation time is saved in the usual game process timer area (step A528). If the power transmission support is not in progress (step A525; No), the fluctuation time when there is no power transmission support is set (step A527), and the fluctuation time is saved in the normal game processing timer area (step A528). In addition, the fluctuation time at the time of ordinary power support is 1000 ms, and the fluctuation time at the time of no ordinary power support is 10,000 ms. Therefore, in the short time state (specific game state), the execution time of the normal variation display game is shorter than the normal (normal state) execution time, and the time during which the normal variation winning device 37 is released per unit time. Can be increased.

  Thereafter, a process transition setting process is performed during normal map change (step A529), and the normal map normal process is terminated. As shown in FIG. 34, in the process for setting a process for changing the normal map, first, a process number “1” relating to the process for changing the normal map is set (step A551), and the process number is saved in the normal game process number area. (Step A552). Thereafter, a signal related to the start of normal fluctuation is saved in the test signal output data area (step A553), and a changing flag is saved in the normal fluctuation control flag area (step A554). Then, the initial value of the fluctuation timer is saved in the normal figure fluctuation control timer area (step A555), and the normal figure fluctuation process transition setting process is terminated.

[Processing during normal map changes]
Next, the details of the process of changing the normal map (step A440) in the above-described normal game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 35 (a), in the normal map changing process, a normal map display process transition setting process is performed (step A561), and the normal map changing process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 35 (b), in the general chart display process transition setting process, first, the process number “2” related to the general chart display process is set (step A562), and the process is performed in the general game process number area. The number is saved (step A563). After that, a normal map display time (here, 600 ms) for displaying the result of the normal map change display game is set (step A564), and the normal map display time is saved in the general map change control timer area (step A565). A signal relating to the end of the fluctuation is saved in the test signal output data area (step A566). Then, a stop flag is saved in the normal map fluctuation control flag area (step A567), and the normal map display process transition setting process is terminated.

[Processing during normal map display]
Next, the details of the processing for displaying a normal map (step A441) in the above-described normal game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 36, in the normal display processing, first, a hit flag is loaded (step A571), the hit flag area is cleared (step A572), and it is checked whether the hit flag is win (step A572). A573).

  If the hit flag is not hit (step A574; No), the normal figure normal process transition setting process 1 is performed (step A586), and the normal figure display process is terminated. This normal diagram normal processing shift setting processing 1 is the processing shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the hit flag is a win (step A574; Yes), it is determined whether the symbol is a special stop symbol (step A575).

  The hit result of the normal variation display game includes a hit that is not a special stop symbol and a hit that is a special stop symbol, and either one is selected by a hit symbol random number. In the state where the ordinary power is not supported, the opening time of the normally variable winning device 37 when the winning is the special stop symbol is 1700 ms, and the opening time of the normal varying winning device 37 when the hit is not the special stopping symbol. Is 300 ms. In other words, the hit that is a special stop symbol is a win that is advantageous to the player because it takes a longer time to open the normal variation winning device 37 than the hit that is not a special stop symbol.

  If it is this special stop symbol (step A575; Yes), the normal power release time of the special stop symbol is set (step A581), and 0 is set as a hit start pointer when there is no general power support (step A582). If it is not a special stop symbol (step A575; No), it is determined whether or not the power transmission support is in progress (step A576). If the power transmission support is in progress (step A576; Yes), the power transmission open time at the time of power transmission support is set (step A577), and 0 is set as a hit start pointer at the time of power transmission support (step A578). ). If the power transmission support is not in progress (step A576; No), the power transmission open time when there is no power transmission support is set (step A579), and 4 is set as the hit start pointer when there is no power transmission support (step A579). A580).

  Thereafter, the hit start pointer is saved in the normal process control pointer area (step A583), and the normal power release time is saved in the normal game process timer area (step A584). Further, a normal process transition setting process is performed (step A585), and the normal map display process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 37, in the normal game transition setting process, first, the process number “3” related to the normal map process is set (step A591), and the process number is saved in the general game process number area. (Step A592). Thereafter, a signal related to the start of the normal signal and a signal related to the start of the normal operation are saved in the test signal output data area (step A593), and ON data is saved in the general electric solenoid output data area (step A594). As a result, the normal variation winning device 37 is converted to the open state. Then, the power transmission count number is reset (step A595), the power transmission fraud winning number is reset (step A596), the fraud monitoring out-of-period monitoring flag is saved in the power transmission fraud monitoring period flag area (step A597), The process transition setting process during the normal map is terminated.

[Usual processing per map]
Next, details of the process for hitting a normal figure (step A442) in the above-described normal figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 38, in the normal processing per normal map, first, the normal processing control pointer is loaded and prepared (step A601), and the normal processing control pointer per normal map is the hit end pointer (4). Is checked (step A602).

  If the normal processing control pointer is not the hit end pointer (4) and is not the hit end (step A603; No), the value of the normal processing control pointer area is updated by 1 (step A604). An electric operation transition setting process is performed (step A605), and the normal process is terminated. On the other hand, if the process control pointer during the normal figure is the hit end pointer (4) and the end of the hit (step A603; Yes), the general electric operation transition setting process is performed (step A605), and the process during the normal figure is performed. finish.

[Normal electric operation transition setting process]
As shown in FIG. 39, in the normal power operation transition setting process, first, a branch process by a control pointer is performed (step A611). If the pointer is 0 or 2, a wait time is set (step A612), and the wait time is saved in the usual game process timer area (step A613). Thereafter, the OFF data is saved in the ordinary electric solenoid output data area (step A614), and the ordinary electric operation transition setting process is terminated. As a result, the normal variation winning device 37 is converted to the closed state.

  If the pointer is 1 or 3, the normal power release time at the time of general power support is set (step A615), and the normal power release time is saved in the general game processing timer area (step A616). Thereafter, ON data is saved in the ordinary electric solenoid output data area (step A617), and the ordinary electric operation transition setting process is terminated. As a result, the normal variation winning device 37 is converted to the open state. Even if there is no ordinary power support, if the special stop symbol is used, the same processing as that for the ordinary power support is performed.

  If the pointer is 4, the process number “4” relating to the ordinary electric ball remaining ball process is set (step A618), and the process number is saved in the ordinary game process number area (step A619). Thereafter, the ordinary power remaining ball processing time is set (step A620), and the ordinary power remaining ball processing time is saved in the ordinary game processing timer area (step A621). Further, the OFF data is saved in the ordinary electric solenoid output data area (step A622), and the ordinary electric operation transition setting process is terminated. As a result, the normal variation winning device 37 is converted to the closed state. With the above processing, the normal variation winning device 37 is opened and closed in different manners depending on whether or not a normal power support is in progress or a special stop symbol.

[Penden residual ball processing]
Next, details of the ordinary electric ball remaining ball process (step A443) in the above-described ordinary game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 40 (a), in the ordinary power remaining ball process, a normal process end process transition setting process is performed (step A631), and the ordinary power remaining ball process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (b), in the usual game end process transition setting process, first, a process number “5” related to the universal figure end process is set (step A632), and the process is performed in the usual game process number area. The number is saved (step A633). Thereafter, the normal ending time is set (step A634), and the normal ending time is saved in the normal game processing timer area (step A635). Further, a signal relating to the end of the normal power operation is saved in the test signal output data area (step A636), and the normal power count is reset (step A637). Then, the process control pointer area for the normal map is reset (step A638), and the normal process end process transition setting process is terminated.

[End processing per regular map]
Next, the details of the normal game end process (step A444) in the above-described normal game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 41A, in the normal chart end process, the normal chart normal process transition setting process 2 is performed (step A641), and the normal chart end process ends.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (b), in the normal figure normal process transition setting process 2, first, a process number “0” related to the normal figure normal process is set (step A 642), and the process number is set in the normal figure game process number area. Is saved (step A643). Thereafter, a signal related to the end of the normal figure is saved in the test signal output data area (step A644), and a flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the general electric fraud monitoring period flag area (step A645). The migration setting process 2 ends.

  From the above, the game control device 100 performs the first special figure variation display game based on the winning to the start winning opening 36, performs the second special figure variation display game based on the winning to the normal variation winning device 37, Based on the passing of the game ball of the general diagram start gate 34, the general diagram variation display game is performed. Accordingly, one selected from the start winning opening 36, the normal variation winning device 37, and the normal start gate 34 forms the first start area, and the game corresponding to the selected start area forms the first variation display game. The display area for performing display related to the first variable display game is the first variable display area. Further, one selected from the start winning opening 36, the normal variation winning device 37, and the usual start gate 34 forms the second start area, and the game corresponding to the selected start area forms the second change display game. The display area for performing display related to the second variable display game is the second variable display area. The first start area and the second start area are separate start areas.

  That is, the game control device 100 performs the first variation display game control means for performing the first variation display game based on the detection of the game ball in the first start region and the first change based on the detection of the game ball in the second start region. A second variation display game control means for performing a two variation display game is provided. In addition, the game control device 100 stores first execution storage means and second start for storing the right to execute the first variable display game up to a predetermined upper limit number as the first start memory based on the detection of the game ball in the first start area. Based on the detection of the game ball in the area, a second start storage means is provided for storing the right to execute the second variable display game as a second start storage up to a predetermined upper limit number.

  Further, the game control device 100 constitutes a third variation display game control means for performing a third variation display game (second special figure variation display game) based on the winning of the game ball to the ordinary variation winning device 37, and the ordinary variation winning is achieved. Based on the winning of the game ball to the device 37, third execution storage means for storing the right to execute the third variable display game as a third start storage up to a predetermined upper limit number is provided. In this case, the first variation display game and the second variation display game are the first special figure variation display game and the ordinary variation display game.

  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. Based on various commands received from the apparatus 100, display control on the display apparatus 41 and control of voice, LED / lamp, and movable effect device (object) are performed. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as a display control means for controlling display on the display device 41.

  In addition, the effect control device 300 displays the decoration special figure start memory display 81 and the decoration general figure start memory display 82 based on the decoration special figure hold number command and the decoration general figure hold number command transmitted from the game control device 100. 41 is displayed. At this time, if there is a special drawing start memory and a general drawing start memory having the same digestion order, as shown in FIG. 82 are displayed in a display manner associated with each other. That is, the production control device 300 serves as a start memory related display means for displaying on the display device 41 in a display mode in which the first start memory display and the second start memory display are associated with each other.

[Special figure prefetch display processing]
Further, the effect control device 300 performs a special figure prefetch display process shown in FIG. 42 as a process related to the prefetch effect for the special figure start memory. In the special figure prefetch display process, first, it is determined whether or not a special figure start memory capable of prefetching has occurred (step B11). The special figure start memory that can be pre-readed is a game in which a special figure fluctuation display game based on the special figure start memory is a big hit, a special big hit (for example, 15R probability variation B), a specific fluctuation pattern (for example, a specific fluctuation pattern) ) Reach, etc. are set in advance. This determination is made based on a start opening prize effect design command and a start opening prize effect command which are pre-read commands transmitted from the game control device 100 when the special figure start memory is generated.

  And when the special figure starting memory | storage which can be prefetched has not generate | occur | produced (step B11; No), a special figure prefetch display process is complete | finished. If a special figure start memory capable of prefetching has occurred (step B11; Yes), it is determined whether there is a corresponding normal figure start memory (step B12).

  The corresponding general map start memory is a general map start memory that has the same digestion order as the special figure start memory capable of prefetching, and is a start memory that is associated with each other's start memory display. If there is no corresponding map start memory (step B12; No), the special figure prefetch display process is terminated. In addition, when there is a corresponding ordinary figure start memory (step B12; Yes), a prefetch effect display process (step B13) is performed, and the special figure prefetch display process is terminated.

  In the pre-reading effect display process (step B13), a process of selecting and setting the execution mode of the pre-reading effect is performed. For example, in the case of performing the pre-reading effect shown in FIG. 9, the speed of the insertion / removal operation, the size, the color, and the like of the ornamental map start memory display 82 imitating a toothpick are targets of the pre-reading effect. The selection is made based on the result related information of the special figure variation display game based on the special figure start memory. Further, for example, when the prefetching effect shown in FIG. 10 is performed, the presence / absence of the ingredient 83 and the type of the ingredient 83 are based on the result related information of the special figure variation display game based on the special figure starting memory that is the target of the prefetching effect. select.

[Normal map look-ahead display processing]
In addition, the effect control device 300 performs a general-purpose prefetch display process shown in FIG. In this special figure pre-reading display process, first, it is determined whether or not a universal figure start memory whose result is a special stop symbol has occurred (step B21). This determination is made based on a gate switch winning effect design command and a gate switch winning effect command, which are pre-read commands transmitted from the game control device 100 when the normal chart start memory is generated.

  And when the universal figure start memory | storage where a result becomes a special stop symbol generate | occur | produces (step B21; Yes), a prefetch display process is performed (step B22) and a common figure prefetch display process is complete | finished. Moreover, when the universal chart start memory whose result is a special stop symbol has not occurred (step B21; No), the universal chart prefetch display process is terminated. In the pre-reading display process (step B22), a process of changing the display color of the ornamental general-purpose figure start memory display 82 corresponding to the common figure start memory to be subjected to the pre-reading effect is performed. That is, the production control device 300 serves as a prior determination result notifying means for displaying in the prior determination result display area (starting storage display area 41f) that the determination result by the prior determination means (game control apparatus 100) is a specific result. .

[Display switching process]
Further, the effect control device 300 performs a display switching process shown in FIG. 44 for switching the display as shown in FIG. In this display switching process, first, it is determined whether or not a universal chart start memory whose result is a special stop symbol has occurred (step B31). This determination is made based on a gate switch winning effect design command and a gate switch winning effect command, which are pre-read commands transmitted from the game control device 100 when the normal chart start memory is generated.

  Then, when a universal chart start memory whose result is a special stop symbol has occurred (step B31; Yes), the common display area is changed to a regular map (step B32), and it is determined whether the common display area is a regular map. (Step B33). In the process of changing the common display area to the normal figure (step B32), as shown in FIG. 11C, the common figure display area 41c is enlarged and the display of the common display area 41e is related to the common figure variable display game. Change to the display to be performed. In addition, when the universal chart start memory whose result is a special stop symbol has not occurred (step B31; No), it is determined whether the common display area is a universal map (step B33).

  In determining whether the common display area is a normal figure, it is determined whether the display of the common display area 41e is a display related to the normal figure display game. Then, if the common display area is not a normal map (step B33; No), the display switching process is terminated. If the common display area is a normal map (step B33; Yes), it is determined whether or not the hit by the special stop symbol has ended (step B34).

  In the determination of whether or not the special stop symbol has ended (step B34), it is determined whether or not the opening of the normal variation winning device 37 based on the special stop symbol is ended. When the hit by the special stop symbol is not finished (step B34; No), the display switching process is finished. In addition, when the hit by the special stop symbol is finished (step B34; Yes), the common display area is changed to a special figure (step B35), and the display switching process is finished.

  As a result of the above processing, the common display area 41e is changed to the display related to the common figure change display game when the common figure start memory that becomes the special stop symbol is generated, and is common when the hit by the special stop symbol is ended. The display in the display area 41e is returned to the display related to the special figure variation display game. In other words, the effect control device 300 serves as a display selection unit that selects whether to perform display related to the first variation display game or display related to the second variation display game in the common display area 41e.

  From the above, in the gaming machine that performs the first variation display game based on the detection of the game ball in the first start area and performs the second variation display game based on the detection of the game ball in the second start area, A first start storage means (game control device 100) for storing the right to execute the first variable display game as a first start memory based on detection of a game ball in the first start area, and a second start area; The second starting storage means (game control device 100) for storing the right to execute the second variable display game based on the detection of the game ball at a predetermined upper limit number as the second starting storage, and the first starting storage means. A first start memory display corresponding to the stored number, a display device 41 for performing a second start memory display corresponding to the number stored in the second start storage means, a first start memory display and a second start memory display Display mode that associates with each other A start memory associated displaying means for displaying on the display device 41 (effect control device 300), and further comprising a.

  Further, prior to execution of the first variation display game corresponding to the first start memory, a predetermination means (game control device 100) for determining in advance the result related information of the first variation display game is provided, and the start memory related display is provided. The means (production control device 300) can notify the determination result of the first start memory by the prior determination means using the second start memory display associated with the first start memory display corresponding to the first start memory. If there is no second start memory display associated with the first start memory display corresponding to the first start memory, the determination result is not notified.

  In addition, the start memory related display means (production control device 300) indicates the high possibility that the determination result of the first start memory by the prior determination means (game control device 100) is a specific result. It is possible to notify using the second start memory display associated with the first start memory display corresponding to.

  The display device 41 displays a first variation display game based on the detection of the game ball in the first start area, and displays a second variation display game based on the detection of the game ball in the second start area. The first variation display game and the second variation display game can be executed at the same time, and include display control means (production control device 300) for controlling display on the display device 41. The first variable display area (first special figure display area 41a, second special figure display area 41b) for displaying the display related to the first variable display game, and the first for displaying the display related to the second variable display game. A two-variable display area (normal map display area 41c) and a common display area 41e for displaying a display related to the first variable display game or the second variable display game. Based on the common display area Whether to display associated with the first variable display game 41e, the fact that a display selection means (effect control device 300) for selecting whether to display associated with the second variable display game.

  A first start storage means (game control device 100) for storing the right to execute the first variable display game as a first start memory based on the detection of the game ball in the first start area; Corresponding to the first start memory, second start storage means (game control device 100) for storing the right to execute the second variation display game as the second start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number based on the detection of the game ball in the start area Pre-determining means (game control device 100) for determining the result related information of the first variable display game and the result related information of the second variable display game corresponding to the second start-up memory before executing the corresponding variable display game The display selection means (production control device 300) is a variable display game that produces the specific result as the display of the common display area 41e when the determination result by the prior determination means is a specific result. The fact that to choose a display that communicates.

  Also, a normal variation winning device 37 capable of changing the state between a closed state in which a game ball is difficult or impossible to win, and an open state in which the game ball is easier to win or win than the closed state, and a second variation display game When the result of the first variation is the first specific result, the normal variation winning device 37 is converted to the open state in the first release mode, and when the result of the second variation display game is the second specific result, the normal variation winning device 37 is changed. A normal variation winning device control means (game control device 100) for converting to an open state in a second release mode having a longer open time than the first release mode, and the display selection means (effect control device 300) is a second As a result of the determination by the prior determination means (game control device 100) regarding the start memory, when there is a second start memory that becomes the second specific result, a display related to the second variable display game is displayed as the display of the common display area 41e. Selection The it has to be.

  The display device 41 includes a prior determination result display area capable of displaying determination results for the first start memory and the second start memory by the prior determination means (game control device 100), and includes a display control means (effect control device 300). ) Includes a prior determination result notifying unit (production control device 300) for displaying in the prior determination result display area that the determination result by the prior determination unit is a specific result, and the prior determination result notifying unit stores the second start memory. As a result of the determination by the prior determination means, when there is a second start memory as the second specific result, the determination result by the prior determination means for the second start memory is notified.

  The examples shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 are given as examples of the pre-reading effects, but the present invention is not limited to this. The pre-reading effects for one start memory are associated with the start memory display corresponding to the one start memory. Any other information may be used as long as the other start memory display is used for notification. Further, when the number of special figure starting memories is large (for example, 3 or 4), the prefetching effect shown in FIG. 9 is performed, and when the number of special figure starting memories is small (for example, 0 to 3), the prefetching effect shown in FIG. 10 is performed. Anyway.

  Further, the decoration special figure start memory display 81 and the decoration general figure start memory display 82 are associated with each other, but the decoration first special figure start memory display which is the start memory display of the first special figure variation display game, and the second You may make it link with the decoration 2nd special figure start memory display which is the start memory display of the special figure fluctuation display game.

  Further, when the pre-drawing effect of the special figure start memory is performed by the associated ornamental map start memory display 82, when the ordinary figure start memory is digested and the associated ornamental figure start memory display 82 disappears, The prefetch effect may be terminated, or the prefetch effect may be continued by another method.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 45 (a), when the pre-drawing effect of the special figure start memory is performed on the ornament general figure start memory display 82, the ornament general figure start memory display associated by digestion of the general figure start memory is performed. When 82 disappears, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), a pre-reading display 84 equivalent to the decorative general drawing start storage display 82 may be performed. In this case, it is preferable that the display position, shape, or operation can be distinguished from the decorative common map start memory display 82.

  In addition, the execution probability of the pre-reading effect for the special figure start memory display by the decoration general figure start memory display 82 may be changed according to the prefetch result for the general figure start memory corresponding to the decoration general figure start memory display 82. .

  For example, as shown in FIG. 46, three types of hits of 0.1 seconds, 1 second, and 6 seconds are set as the opening time of the normal variation winning device 37 as the winning result of the normal variation display game. In the pre-reading effect of the general map start memory by changing the display color of the decorative general map start memory display 82 simulating a toothpick, if the result is 0.1 second, it remains yellow, if it is 1 second, red, 6 seconds If it is golden, it will produce an effect.

  Then, if the result of the pre-reading process of the general map start memory is out of place or about 0.1 second and remains yellow, it is associated with the decorative general map start memory display 82 corresponding to the general map start memory. The execution probability of the pre-reading effect in the special figure start memory is 5%. In addition, when the result of the pre-reading process of the general map start memory is per second and is red, the special map start memory associated with the decorative general map start memory display 82 corresponding to the general map start memory is stored. The execution probability of the pre-reading effect is 50%. In addition, when the result of the pre-reading process of the general map start memory is about 6 seconds and is gold, the special map start memory associated with the decorative general map start memory display 82 corresponding to the general map start memory is stored. The execution probability of the prefetch effect is set to 100%. That is, the prefetching result of the special figure starting memory is notified with a higher probability that the prefetching result of the ordinary figure starting memory is more advantageous to the player.

  If the number of special figure start memories is smaller than the normal figure start memories, as shown in FIG. 47 (a), the ornament general figure start memory display 82 without the associated special figure start memory display 81 is displayed as it is. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 47 (b), it is not necessary to display the decoration normal figure start memory display 82 without the decorative special figure start memory display 81 to be associated. In this way, the display area can be widely used for the production of the variable display game. In addition, as shown in FIG. 47 (c), the decoration general figure start memory display 82 without the associated special figure start memory display 81 may be used as another display (in this case, a display simulating a plate). In this case, when the pre-reading effect for the general-purpose map start memory display 82 imitating the toothpick is performed using the display color of the general-purpose map start memory display 82, the decorative multi-color map start memory display 82 as a different display is pre-read as the same color. You may make it take over production. The collective display device 50 displays the actual start memory number.

  From the above, when there is no first start memory display that can be associated with the second start memory display, the start memory related display means (production control device 300) cannot be associated with the first start memory display. That is, the second start memory display is not displayed on the display device 41.

  The timing for changing the display of the common display area 41e may be any time as long as it is from the occurrence of the normal figure start memory that is a special stop symbol to the time before the normal variation winning device 37 is released. FIG. 48 shows a period before the normal variation winning device 37 is released from the occurrence of the common figure start memory as a special stop symbol, and before the display of the common display area 41e is changed. A display example is shown.

  In FIG. 48, a decorative special figure start memory display 81 corresponding to the special figure start memory is displayed in the lower part of the display area of the display device 41. The pre-reading effect for the special figure start memory is performed by displaying the display color of the decorative special figure start memory display 81 corresponding to the target special figure start memory in a color different from the normal color. In addition, the ornamental map start memory display 82 corresponding to the map start memory is arranged in the upper right part of the display area of the display device 41 when the display of the common display area 41e is a display related to the special figure variation display game. Is displayed in the general map display area 41c. The pre-reading effect for the general map start memory is performed by displaying the display color of the decorative general map start memory display 82 corresponding to the target general map start memory in a color different from the normal color.

  When a general chart start memory whose result is a special stop symbol is generated, the display color of the decorative general chart start memory display 82 corresponding to the start memory is changed to a color different from the normal color as a pre-reading effect. Then, the period from the occurrence of the universal chart start memory whose result is a special stop symbol until the display of the common display area 41e is changed is as shown in FIG. In this display, the display of the common display area 41e remains the display related to the special figure variation display game, but the countdown display for notifying the common display area 41e of the remaining time until the normal variation winning device 37 is released. 41g is displayed. In this way, it is possible to notify the opening timing of the normal variation winning device 37 and to lengthen the display period of the special figure variation display game that the player pays most attention to.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 49, the second start memory displays the special figure 2 start memory generated by winning the normal variation winning device 37 when the normal variation winning device 37 is opened as a special stop symbol. The display area 41h may be displayed on the display device 41.

  As shown in FIG. 49 (a), the second start storage display area 41h is displayed when the normal variation winning device 37 is opened as a special stop symbol, and as shown in FIG. 49 (b). The decorative special figure start memory display 81 corresponding to the special figure 2 start memory is displayed in the second start memory display area 41h. Then, as shown in FIG. 49 (c), when the special figure variation display game based on the second start memory is started, a display is displayed so that the decorative special figure start memory display 81 pops out from the second start memory display area 41h. To do. By doing so, it becomes possible to clearly recognize the winning in the long-time release of the normally variable winning device 37 due to the hit which is a special stop symbol that does not occur much in the normal gaming state, and the decorative universal diagram start memory display 82 An effective presentation can be performed together with the pre-reading presentation and the change of the common display area 41e.

  When the second start memory is completely consumed and the decorative special figure start memory display 81 in the second start memory display area 41h disappears, the display in the second start memory display area 41h is erased. Thereby, the area | region which performs the display regarding a special figure fluctuation display game can be enlarged.

  Next, the gaming machine of the first modification will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. In the gaming machine of this modification, when performing the pre-reading effect, the normal chart start memory and the special chart start memory are digested simultaneously.

  As described above, the pre-reading effect for the special figure start memory is performed using the decorative general figure start memory display 82 associated with the special figure start memory display 81 corresponding to the special figure start memory. However, since the special map variation display game and the general map variation display game are executed independently, there is a difference in the digestion speed between the special map start memory and the general map start memory, and the special map start memory subject to the pre-reading effect. There is a possibility that the decoration general figure start memory display 82 associated with the decoration special figure start memory display 81 corresponding to will be switched. Therefore, in the gaming machine of this modification, when performing the pre-reading effect, the special chart start memory and the normal chart start memory have the same digestion speed, and the decorative special figure start memory corresponding to the special map start memory to be pre-readed effects is stored. The ornamental map start memory display 82 associated with the display 81 is not changed so that the prefetching effect can be clearly recognized.

[Game synchronization processing]
In order to perform such control, the game control apparatus 100 performs a game synchronization process shown in FIG. In this game synchronization process, first, it is determined whether or not a special figure start memory capable of prefetching has occurred (step A651). The special figure start memory capable of prefetching is, for example, a special figure fluctuation display game based on the special figure start memory becomes a big hit, a specific big hit (for example, 15R probability change B), a specific fluctuation pattern ( For example, a specific reach).

  And when the special figure starting memory | storage which can be prefetched has not generate | occur | produced (step A651; No), a game synchronous process is complete | finished. If a special figure start memory capable of prefetching has occurred (step A651; Yes), it is determined whether there is a corresponding normal figure start memory (step A652).

  The corresponding general map start memory is a general map start memory that has the same digestion order as the special figure start memory capable of prefetching, and is a start memory that is associated with each other's start memory display. If there is no corresponding ordinary chart start memory (step A652; No), the game synchronization process is terminated. If there is a corresponding general map start memory (step A652; Yes), a special figure / general map simultaneous stop process (step A653) is performed.

  In the special figure / common figure simultaneous stop process (step A653), a process of ending the currently executed special figure fluctuation display game and the common figure fluctuation display game is performed. In this case, the special figure fluctuation display game and the normal figure fluctuation display game that are being executed may be forcibly terminated at the same time, or the other fluctuation display game may be terminated at the end of one of the fluctuation display games. Also good.

  Thereafter, a process (step A654) is performed to change the corresponding fluctuation time of the normal figure start memory to the same fluctuation time as the special figure fluctuation time, and the game synchronization process is terminated. In this process, the special figure start memory that has the same digestion order as the special figure start memory up to the special figure start memory subject to the pre-reading effect corresponds to the fluctuation time of the normal figure change display game based on these normal figure start memories. It changes according to the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game of the digestion order.

  As a result of the above processing, as shown in FIG. 51, after the special figure start memory capable of executing the prefetch effect is generated, the special figure fluctuation display game and the common figure fluctuation display game are simultaneously stopped (t11). After that, the special figure fluctuation display game and the normal figure fluctuation display game are started at the same time and ended at the same time (t12, t13) over the special figure fluctuation display game based on the special figure start memory which is the target of the pre-reading effect. ).

  From the above, the first variation display game control means (game control device 100) and the second variation display game control means (game control device 100) are based on the prior determination means (game control device 100) for the first start memory. When the determination result is notified, control is performed so that the first variation display game and the second variation display game are started simultaneously over the period until the end of the first variation display game based on the first start memory. It becomes that.

  The second variation display game control means (game control device 100) is based on the first start memory when the determination result is notified by the prior determination means (game control device 100) for the first start memory. Over the period until the end of the first variation display game, the variation time of the second variation display game is changed to the variation time of the first variation display game.

  Next, a gaming machine according to a second modification will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. In the gaming machine of this modification, the start memory display to be associated is changed according to the gaming state.

  As described above, the pre-reading process of the special figure start memory is performed for both the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory when it is not in the short time state, and is performed only for the special figure 2 start memory in the short time state. In the case of not being in the short-time state, since the time during which the normally variable winning device 37 is in the open state is short, a special-fluctuation variable display game based mainly on the special-figure 1 start-up memory is played. In the gaming machine of this modification, the start memory display that can be associated with the decoration general figure start memory display 82 is the decoration special figure start memory display 81 corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory when the gaming state is not the short-time state. When the game state is the short-time state, the decoration special figure start storage display 81 corresponding to the special figure 2 start storage is used. As a result, the pre-reading effect can be efficiently performed.

[Normal map display change processing]
In order to perform such control, the effect control device 300 performs a general-purpose memory display change process shown in FIG. In this ordinary figure memory display changing process, first, it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric power is being supported (time saving state) (step B41). If the power transmission support is in progress (step B41; Yes), the special figure 2 side common figure memory display process is performed (step B42), and the common figure memory display change process is terminated. In the special figure 2 side common figure memory display process (step B42), a process for associating the decorative special figure start memory display 82 with the special figure start memory display 81 corresponding to the special figure 2 start memory is performed. If the power transmission support is not in progress (step B41; No), the special figure 1 side common figure memory display process is performed (step B43), and the common figure memory display change process is terminated. In the special figure 1 side common figure memory display process (step B43), a process for associating the decorative special figure start memory display 82 and the decorative special figure start memory display 81 corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory is performed.

  FIG. 53 shows a display mode of the start memory display in the time-saving state. In the start memory display area 41f, a decorative special figure start memory display 81 corresponding to the special figure 2 start memory is displayed on the upper stage, and a decorative special figure start memory display 81 corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory is displayed on the lower stage. It has become. In the time-short state, the decorative special figure start memory display 81 and the decorative normal figure start memory display 82 corresponding to the upper special figure 2 start memory are displayed in association with each other. It should be noted that the processing related to the associated start memory display, such as the processing related to the pre-reading effect, is the same as that associated with the decorative special diagram start memory display 81 corresponding to the special map 1 start memory.

  As described above, the normal variation winning device 37 that can change the state between the closed state in which the game ball is difficult or impossible to win, and the open state in which the game ball is easier to win or can win than the closed state, and the normal variation Third variation display game control means (game control device 100) for playing a third variation display game based on the winning of the game ball to the winning device 37, and third variation display based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variation winning device 37 A third start storage means (game control device 100) for storing game execution rights as a third start storage up to a predetermined upper limit number, and a specification for extending the time for changing the state of the normal variation winning device 37 to the open state more than usual Specific game state generation means (game control device 100) for generating a game state (short-time state), and the pre-determination means (game control device 100) has a third start description when the game state is the specific game state. Before the execution of the third variation display game corresponding to, the result related information of the third variation display game is determined in advance, and the start memory related display means (production control device 300) is in the specific gaming state, The third start memory display corresponding to the number of memories stored in the third start memory means and the second start memory display are displayed on the display device 41 in association with each other, and the determination result of the third start memory by the prior determination means Can be notified by the second start memory display associated with the third start memory display corresponding to the third start memory, and the second start associated with the third start memory display corresponding to the third start memory. When there is no memory display, the determination result is not notified.

  Next, a gaming machine according to a third modification will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of this modification is specially handled for start-up memory that satisfies a predetermined condition.

  As shown in FIG. 54 (a), when the special figure start memory is generated in a state where the normal figure start memory is larger than the special figure start memory, the special figure start memory is shown in FIG. 54 (b). The decorative special figure start memory display 81 corresponding to is displayed in a different form (largely in this case) from the other special decorative figure start memory display 81. Further, with respect to the special figure starting memory, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made with a probability in a high probability state even if the probability state is a normal probability state. As a result, stoppage can be prevented and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased.

[High probability state change processing]
In order to perform such control, the game control apparatus 100 performs a high probability state change process shown in FIG. In this high-probability state change process, first, it is determined whether or not the general figure start memory is larger than the special figure start memory (step A661), and if there are not many general figure start memories (step A661; No). Then, the high probability state change process is terminated. If there are more ordinary figure start memories (step A661; Yes), it is determined whether there is a special figure start prize (step A662).

  And when there is no special figure starting prize (step A662; No), a high probability state change process is complete | finished. If there is a special figure starting prize (step A662; Yes), a special figure high probability lottery process is performed (step A663), and the high probability state change process is terminated. In the special figure high probability lottery process (step A663), it is determined whether or not the special figure starting memory generated when the ordinary figure starting memory is larger than the special figure starting memory is a big hit with the probability in the high probability state. Perform the process to set.

[Special figure memory display change processing]
In addition, the effect control device 300 performs a special figure memory display change process shown in FIG. In this special figure memory display changing process, first, it is determined whether or not the general figure start memory is larger than the special figure start memory (step B51). If there are not many general figure start memories (step B51; No). Ends the special figure storage display change processing. If there is more usual figure start memory (step B51; Yes), it is determined whether there is a special figure start prize (step B52).

  And when there is no special figure starting prize (step B52; No), special figure memory display change processing is ended. If there is a special figure start prize (step B52; Yes), the corresponding special figure start memory is displayed in a predetermined state (step B53), and the special figure memory display change process is terminated. In the process of displaying the corresponding special figure start memory in a predetermined state (step B53), as shown in FIG. 54 (b), the decorative special figure start memory display 81 corresponding to the special figure start memory is displayed in the other state. A process of displaying an aspect different from that of the decorative special figure start memory display 81 (here, larger) is performed.

  Next, a gaming machine according to a fourth modification will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of this modification is specially handled for start-up memory that satisfies a predetermined condition.

  As shown in FIG. 57 (a), when there is a general figure start memory corresponding to the special figure start memory, if the normal figure start memory is digested earlier than the special figure start memory, it is shown in FIG. 57 (b). Thus, a special figure start memory having no corresponding normal figure start memory is generated. After this, when a general figure start memory is generated, and as shown in FIG. 57 (c), a general figure start memory corresponding to the special figure start memory once again disappears, the corresponding normal figure start memory is generated. As shown in (d), the movable accessory 85 appears at a position for displaying the decorative special figure start memory display 81 corresponding to the special figure start memory in which the corresponding normal figure start memory is generated again.

  A plurality of the movable accessories 85 are arranged below the display device 41 so as to be able to appear at the positions where the decorative special figure start memory displays 81 are displayed. Therefore, it is controlled to appear at a predetermined position under the control of the effect control device 300. Thereby, the interest of the display of the start memory number can be enhanced. Note that it may be determined whether or not the special figure start memory is a big hit with a probability in a high probability state.

  Next, a gaming machine according to a fifth modification will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. In the gaming machine of this modification, when there is a start memory with a specific result in one start memory, a pre-reading effect for the other start memory is performed.

  FIG. 58 and FIG. 59 show an example in which a pre-reading effect for the special figure start memory is performed when there is a universal figure start memory that is a hit that is a special stop symbol. In the gaming machine of this modification, the special figure prefetch display process shown in FIG. 58 is performed instead of the special figure prefetch display process shown in FIG. In this special figure prefetch display processing, there is a special figure start memory that can be prefetched (step B11; Yes), and there is a general figure start memory that is a special stop symbol (step B61; Yes), a prefetch effect is produced. Display processing (step B13) is performed.

  FIG. 59 shows an example of a prefetch effect. As shown in FIG. 59 (a), when there is a general map start memory that is a hit that is a special stop symbol, the decorative general map start memory display 82 corresponding to the general map start memory has a display color different from the normal display color. The displayed pre-reading effect is performed. Then, an effect in which light is emitted from the decorative map start memory display 82 is performed, and as shown in FIG. 59 (b), a pre-reading effect (here, a star-shaped display) is performed on the decoration special diagram start memory display 81. Is called. By doing so, for example, even if the special figure start memory is the upper limit number, a player who wants to know the pre-read result about the special figure start memory will start to play a game ball to increase the general figure start memory. , It is possible to prevent stoppage and increase the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  From the above, the prior determination result notification means (production control device 300) has the second start memory that becomes the second specific result as a result of the determination by the prior determination means (game control device 100) for the second start memory. In this case, the determination result by the prior determination means for the first startup memory is notified.

  Note that the pre-reading effect of the special figure start memory may be performed even when there is a universal figure start memory that is a hit that is not a special stop symbol. In addition, when there is a special figure start memory that has a specific result (such as a big hit or a specific reach), a pre-reading effect of the normal figure start memory may be performed.

  Next, a gaming machine according to a sixth modification will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of the present modification has different display change conditions for the common display area 41e.

  In the gaming machine of the present modification, the display of the common display area 41e is not changed to the display related to the usual variable display game when the time is short. That is, since the normal variation winning device 37 is frequently released during the short-time state, the player is not interested in whether or not the result of the normal variation display game becomes a special stop symbol, and mainly the special variation. You will be interested in whether or not the display game will be a big hit. Therefore, the player can win big hits in the special figure variation display game by changing the display of the common display area 41e to the display relating to the special figure fluctuation display game and keeping the display relating to the special figure fluctuation display game during the time reduction state. You will be able to concentrate on whether or not you want to.

  In order to perform such control, the display switching process shown in FIG. 60 is performed instead of the display switching process shown in FIG. In this display switching process, when a common figure start memory serving as a special stop symbol is generated (step B31), when a general electric power support is in progress (short time state) (step B71; Yes), the common display area is designated as a common display area. The process of changing to (Step B32) is not performed. As a result, the display of the common display area 41e is not changed to the display related to the normal fluctuation display game when the time is short.

  As described above, in the first opening mode, there is provided a specific game state generating means (game control device 100) that generates a specific game state that extends the time for changing the state of the normally variable prize-winning device 37 to the open state. When the display selection means (effect control device 300) is in the specific gaming state, the display selection means (game control device 100) displays the first display as the common display area 41e regardless of the determination result by the prior determination means (game control device 100) for the second start memory. The display related to the one-variable display game is selected.

  Note that the condition in which the display of the common display area 41e is not changed to the display related to the common map display game may be a reach state. In this case, the display switching process shown in FIG. 61 is performed instead of the display switching process shown in FIG. In this display switching process, when the universal figure start memory serving as a special stop symbol occurs (step B31), and in the reach state (step B81; Yes), a process for changing the common display area to a normal figure (step B81; Yes) Do not perform step B32). Thereby, in the reach state, the display of the common display area 41e is not changed to the display related to the normal fluctuation display game.

  As described above, during the reach state, the display of the common display area 41e is not changed to the display related to the general-purpose variable display game, and the display related to the special map variable display game is kept unchanged. It is possible to reliably display the effect. In addition, when the display of the common display area 41e is the display related to the universal map change display game before the reach state is reached, the display may be changed to the display related to the special map change display game when the reach state starts. .

  From the above, when the first variable display game is in the reach state, the display selection means (production control device 300) does not depend on the determination result by the prior determination means (game control device 100) for the second start memory. The display related to the first variation display game is selected as the display of the common display area 41e.

  In addition, a condition in which the display of the common display area 41e is not changed to the display related to the general map variable display game may be generated within a predetermined time in the special map variable display game being executed. The predetermined time is, for example, the time until the end of the opening time of the normally variable winning device 37 that is released by hitting a special stop symbol. The specific display mode is, for example, a specific reach or a big hit.

  In this case, the display switching process shown in FIG. 62 is performed instead of the display switching process shown in FIG. In this display switching process, when a common figure start memory serving as a special stop symbol is generated (step B31), and a specific display mode is generated within a predetermined time (step B91; Yes), the common display area is opened. The process of changing to the figure (step B32) is not performed. Thereby, when a specific display mode occurs within a predetermined time, the display of the common display area 41e is not changed to the display related to the usual variable display game.

  The gaming machine 10 as described above performs the first variation display game based on the detection of the game ball in the first start area, and performs the second variation display game based on the detection of the game ball in the second start area. A first start storage means (game control device 100) for storing a right to execute the first variable display game as a first start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number based on detection of a game ball in the first start area. And a second start storage means (game control device 100) for storing the right to execute the second variable display game as a second start memory based on the detection of the game ball in the second start area, up to a predetermined upper limit number, A display device 41 for performing a first start memory display corresponding to the number stored in the start memory means, a second start memory display corresponding to the number stored in the second start memory means, and a first start memory display And second start memory display are associated with each other It includes a start memory associated displaying means for displaying on the display device 41 in a display mode (effect control device 300), the.

  Therefore, since the start memory related display means for displaying on the display device 41 in a display mode in which the first start memory display and the second start memory display are associated with each other is provided, the interest of displaying the start memory number can be enhanced.

  Further, prior to execution of the first variation display game corresponding to the first start memory, a predetermination means (game control device 100) for determining in advance the result related information of the first variation display game is provided, and the start memory related display is provided. The means (production control device 300) can notify the determination result of the first start memory by the prior determination means using the second start memory display associated with the first start memory display corresponding to the first start memory. Yes, when there is no second start memory display associated with the first start memory display corresponding to the first start memory, the determination result is not notified.

  Therefore, the start memory related display means can notify the determination result of the first start memory by the prior determination means using the second start memory display associated with the first start memory display corresponding to the first start memory. Yes, since there is no notification of the determination result when there is no second start memory display associated with the first start memory display corresponding to the first start memory, the interest of displaying the start memory number can be enhanced. Moreover, stoppage can be prevented.

  In addition, the start memory related display means (production control device 300) indicates the high possibility that the determination result of the first start memory by the prior determination means (game control device 100) is a specific result. Can be notified using the second start memory display associated with the first start memory display corresponding to.

  Therefore, the start memory related display means associates the high possibility that the determination result of the first start memory by the prior determination means is a specific result with the first start memory display corresponding to the first start memory. Since the notification can be made using the second start memory display, the interest in displaying the start memory number can be enhanced.

  Further, the start memory related display means (production control device 300), when there is no first start memory display that can be associated with the second start memory display, is not associated with the first start memory display. The stored display is not displayed on the display device 41.

  Therefore, when there is no first start memory display that can be associated with the second start memory display, the start memory related display means displays the second start memory display that cannot be associated with the first start memory display. Since it is not displayed on the screen, it is possible to enhance the interest in displaying the starting memory number. Moreover, stoppage can be prevented.

  Also, a normal variation winning device 37 and a normal variation winning device 37 that can change the state between a closed state in which a game ball is difficult or impossible to win and an open state in which the game ball is easier to win or can win than the closed state. The third variation display game control means (game control device 100) for performing the third variation display game based on the winning of the game ball to the game, and the execution of the third variation display game based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variation winning device 37 Third start storage means (game control device 100) for storing the right as a third start storage up to a predetermined upper limit number, and a specific game state for extending the time for changing the state of the normal variation winning device 37 to the open state than usual Specific game state generating means (game control device 100) to be generated, and the prior determination means (game control device 100) is a third variation table corresponding to the third start-up memory when in the specific game state. Prior to the execution of the game, the result related information of the third variation display game is determined in advance, and the start memory related display means (production control device 300) stores in the third start memory means when in the specific gaming state. The third start memory display corresponding to the stored number of memories and the second start memory display are displayed in association with each other on the display device 41, and the determination result of the third start memory by the prior determination means is displayed in the third start memory If there is no second start memory display associated with the third start memory display corresponding to the third start memory display, there is no second start memory display associated with the third start memory display. The determination result is not notified.

  Therefore, when the start memory related display means is in the specific gaming state, the third start memory display corresponding to the memory number stored in the third start memory means and the second start memory display are associated with each other, and Since it is displayed on the display device, it is possible to enhance the interest in displaying the starting memory number.

  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, the configurations of the respective modified examples can be combined as appropriate and applied to the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment.

  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 34 normal start gate (first start area, second start area)
36 Start prize opening (first start area, second start area)
37 Ordinary variation winning device (first start area, second start area, third start area)
41 display device 100 game control device (first start storage means, second start storage means, prior determination means, third variation display game control means, third start storage means, specific game state generation means)
300 Production control device (starting memory related display means)

Claims (1)

Display related to the first variation display game based on the detection of the game ball in the first start area, display related to the second variation display game based on the detection of the game ball in the second start area, A display device for performing display related to the third variation display game based on detection of the game ball in the third start area is provided, and the results of the first variation display game and the third variation display game are in a special result mode. In a gaming machine capable of giving a special gaming state of different value based on the type of the special result mode,
The first variation display game and the second variation display game can be executed simultaneously,
In the case where the special gaming state is generated by the first variation display game and the case where the special gaming state is generated by the third variation display game, the distribution ratio with respect to the special gaming state having the highest value is different.
Display control means for controlling display on the display device;
A normally variable prize-winning device capable of changing the state between a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to win or unable to win, and an open state in which the game ball can easily win or win a prize than the closed state;
A normal variation winning device control means for converting the normal variation winning device into an open state when the result of the second variation display game is a specific result;
A third variation display game control means for executing the third variation display game based on winning the normal variation winning device,
The display device
A common display area for performing display related to the first variation display game, the second variation display game, or the third variation display game;
In the common display area , a plurality of identification information is displayed as a display related to the first variation display game and the third variation display game,
The display control means includes
Display related to the first variable display game, display related to the second variable display game, or display related to the third variable display game based on establishment of a predetermined condition Display selection means for selecting whether to perform
As a display related to the second variation display game, when the normal variation prize winning device is in an open state, a first display indicating that the open state is suggested is displayed, and then the open state is entered. Is configured to display a second display for notifying
The common display when you select to perform a display associated with the second variable display games area, game in which at least some of said plurality of identification information by said first display and said Rukoto such a non-display state Machine.

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