JP5799321B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

This invention is related to a game machine for executing the special symbol variable display game capable of generating a special game state.

A variation display game in which a plurality of identification information (symbols) are displayed in a variable manner on an effect display device made up of a liquid crystal display or the like in accordance with a winning of a game ball launched into the game area, and the result has become a specific mode In connection with the above, there is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) that is given a specific gaming value such as generating a special game .

In such a gaming machine, the display effect is completed for each variation display game, and the result of the variation display game is derived. In such a variable display game, it can be repeatedly performed until a big hit is obtained. In order to add clarity to the variation display game repeatedly performed in this way, there are a normal variation with a short variation time and a reach variation with a long variation time .

In addition, as a means for informing the player in advance that the result mode of the variable display game is likely to become a specific mode, there is a notice effect, and as a further development, there are a plurality of variable display games. There is known a continuous effect in which a result is announced in a variable display game based on start memory that has not yet been executed by repeatedly performing a notice (for example, see Patent Document 1) .

JP 2002-239154 A

However, in the conventional gaming machine, it is not possible to execute the notice effect for improving the interest of the game while reducing the load on the game control device .

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing a notice effect for improving the interest of a game while reducing the load on the game control device .

The present invention controls the display control of the display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays predetermined identification information in a variable manner, and the game as a whole, and controls the variable display game to the effect control means. A game control means for outputting a control command for generating a special game state from among a plurality of types of special game states when the result mode in the variable display game is a predetermined special result mode. In a possible gaming machine, the plurality of types of special game states include at least a special game state capable of imparting a predetermined game value to a player, and the game control means includes a game ball for the first start winning area A first winning storage means capable of storing a start memory for executing the first variable display game based on the winning of a predetermined number as the first starting memory, and a game to the second starting winning area ball The start memory for executing the second variable display game based on the winning is stored in the second winning memory means capable of storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as the second starting memory, and the first winning memory means. The first execution control means for performing the execution control of the first variation display game based on the first start memory, the first prize storage means, and the second prize storage means when the start memory is stored. Preferentially over execution control by the first execution control means, second execution control means for performing execution control of the second variable display game based on the second start-up memory stored in the second prize storage means; Based on the lottery result, conversion control means for controlling the second start winning area from a closed state to an open state where a game ball can be easily won, and conversion control by the conversion control means more than in the normal gaming state Perform a lot Specific game state generation means for generating a specific game state to be controlled, and in response to storing the first start memory, whether to generate the special game state based on the first start memory When the special gaming state occurs, first advance determination information including information that can specify the type of the special gaming state is output to the effect control means, and the second start memory is stored. In response to this, the second information includes whether or not to generate the special gaming state based on the second start-up memory, and information that can specify the type of the special gaming state when the special gaming state occurs It has a function of outputting prior determination information to the effect control means, and the first start memory is stored when the first start memory is stored during the specific gaming state or during the special gaming state. In the case of The first prior determination information is controlled not to be output to the effect control means, and the effect control means corresponds to the reception of the first prior determination information, and the special game included in the first prior determination information Over the first variation display game of the plurality of times by the first execution control means, based on whether or not the state is generated and information that can specify the type of the special gaming state when the special gaming state occurs. A notice effect execution means capable of continuously executing the notice effect is provided, and the notice effect execution means executes a special display in which a variable display game based on the second start memory is executed during execution of the notice effect. If next special game state occurs, the remaining first variable display games of the plurality of times to be executed after an該特specific game state is characterized in that so as not to execute the prediction effect

In the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of executing a continuous notice for improving the interest of the game while reducing the load of the game control means.

It is explanatory drawing of the game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the game board of a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the first half part of the main process of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the latter half part of the main process of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the special figure game process of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the 2nd starting port switch monitoring process of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the 1st start port switch monitoring process of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the special figure usual process of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the first half special figure fluctuation start process of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the latter half special figure fluctuation start process of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the special figure variation process of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the special figure display process of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of a conditional apparatus operation | movement start process of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the process during the fanfare / interval of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the process during the special winning opening opening of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the big winning opening remaining ball processing of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the big hit end process of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the 2nd starting port switch monitoring process of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the 1st start port switch monitoring process of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the continuous notice effect command command table of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the continuous notice effect command distribution table of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the stop mode pattern command distribution table at the time of the big hit of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the stop mode pattern command table of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the continuous notice setting process performed with the production | presentation control apparatus of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the continuous notice stop process of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the monitoring process during continuous notice of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the transition of the game state of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the transition of the game state of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the monitoring process during continuous notice of 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the production symbol distribution table of 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the big hit symbol selection process of 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the effect symbol distribution table of 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the big hit symbol selection process of 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the big hit symbol selection process of the modification of 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the big hit selection process of 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the big hit symbol selection process of the modification of 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a table for demonstrating the relationship between the jackpot symbol random number and the special symbol display of 1st-6th embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the following description of the embodiments, the front, rear, left, and right refer to directions viewed from the player, that is, viewed from the game board (game machine).

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  A front frame (game frame) 3 of the gaming machine 1 is assembled to a main body frame (outer frame) 2 via a hinge 4 so as to be openable and closable on the front surface of the gaming machine 1. A game board 10 (see FIG. 2) is accommodated on the front side of the front frame 3. Further, a glass frame 18 having a cover glass (transparent member) covering the front surface of the game board 10 is attached to the front frame 3.

  A decorative member 9 that emits decorative light is provided around the cover glass of the glass frame 18. The decoration member 9 is provided with a decoration device made up of a lamp, LED, or the like. The decorative member 9 emits light in a predetermined light emitting mode by emitting light from the decorative device in a predetermined light emitting mode.

  Speakers 30 that emit sound (for example, sound effects) are provided on the left and right sides of the glass frame 18. An illumination unit 11 is provided above the glass frame 18. A decoration device is provided inside the illumination unit 11.

  On the right side of the lighting unit 11, an abnormality notification LED 29 for notifying that an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine 1 is provided.

  The open / close panel 20 below the front frame 3 is provided with an upper tray 21 for supplying game balls to a hitting ball launching device (not shown), and the fixed panel 22 is provided with an ashtray 15, a lower tray 23, an operation unit 24 of the hitting ball launching device and the like. ing. The lower tray 23 is provided with a lower tray ball removing mechanism 16 for discharging the game balls stored in the lower tray 23. A key 25 for locking the glass frame 18 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 3.

  Further, when the player turns the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device launches a game ball supplied from the upper plate 21.

  In addition, the upper edge portion of the upper plate 21 is provided with an effect button 17 for receiving an operation input from the player.

  When the player operates the effect button 17, the effect content of the special figure variation display game on the display device 53 (see FIG. 2) provided on the game board 10 is selected, and the special figure variation display on the display device 53. It is possible to produce an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the game.

  In addition, in the special figure variation display game, the launched game ball is awarded to the first start winning opening 45 (see FIG. 2) provided in the game board 10 or the second starting winning opening of the normal variation winning apparatus 36 (see FIG. 2). It starts when you do. In the special figure fluctuation display game, a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed on the display device 53. Then, when the identification information that has been variably displayed stops and the result mode of the stopped identification information is a specific result mode, the state of the gaming machine 1 transitions to a special game state that is advantageous to the player. .

  In the upper right portion of the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 26 that is operated when a player borrows a game ball and a discharge button 27 that is operated to discharge a prepaid card from a card unit (not shown) are provided. . Between these buttons 26 and 27, a balance display unit 28 for displaying the balance of the prepaid card is provided.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 fires (balls) a game ball in an internal game area 10a and plays a game, and the glass frame 18 has a cover glass on the back side of the upper half of the front side. The game board 10 constituting the game area 10a is installed.

  The game board 10 includes a flat game board body 10b (made of wood or synthetic resin) serving as a mounting base for various members, and has a game area 10a surrounded by a guide rail 32 on the front surface of the game board body 10b. ing. Further, front structural members 33, 33,... Are attached to the front surface of the game board main body 10b and outside the guide rail 32. Then, a game ball (hit ball; game medium) is launched from the launching device into the game area 10a surrounded by the guide rail 32 to play a game.

  A center case 51 that forms a window 52 serving as a display area for a special figure variation display game is attached to the approximate center of the game area 10a. Behind the window portion 52 formed in the center case 51, a display device 53 is provided as an effect display device capable of executing a special figure variation display game for variably displaying a plurality of identification information. . The display device 53 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, and is arranged so that a display portion 53 a whose display contents can be changed is visible from the front side of the game board 10 through the window portion 52 of the center case 51. . Note that the display device 53 is not limited to a device including a liquid crystal display, and may include a display such as an EL or a CRT.

  Further, in the game area 10a, there is provided a general diagram start gate 34, a general diagram storage display 47 for displaying the number of unprocessed times of a general variation display game, and a general diagram display 35 for displaying a general variation display game. It has been. Further, in the game area 10a, a first start winning opening 45 forming a first start winning area and a normal variable winning apparatus 36 having a second starting winning opening forming a second start winning area are provided. ing. When the game ball has won the first start winning opening 45, the first special figure variation display game is executed as an auxiliary game, and when the game ball has won the normal variation prize winning device 36, the second game is performed as an auxiliary game. A special figure variation display game is executed.

  In the game area 10a, a first special figure display 38 for displaying the first special figure fluctuation display game and a second special figure display 39 for displaying the second special figure fluctuation display game are provided. ing. In addition, the first special figure memory display 48 for displaying the number of unprocessed times (first start memory) of the first special figure variation display game, and the number of unprocessed times (second start memory) of the second special figure variation display game. A second special figure memory display 49 for displaying is provided. It should be noted that the common figure memory display 47, the universal figure display 35, the first special figure display 38, the second special figure display 39, the first special figure storage display 48, and the second special figure storage display 49 are: Together with a game state display LED (not shown) representing the game state, it is integrally provided as a segment LED.

  Furthermore, the game area 10a has an attacker-type opening / closing door 42a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side, and the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game. As a result, the special variable winning device 42 for converting the closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) from the closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) to the open state (a state advantageous for the player), and the game balls that have not won the winning point etc. An out-hole 43 to be collected is provided. In addition, the game area 10a is provided with general winning holes 44, 44,..., A windmill 46 as a batting direction changing member, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like.

  A gate SW 34a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general chart start gate 34 is provided in the general chart start gate 34. Then, when the game ball that has been driven into the game area 10a passes through the usual figure start gate 34, a usual figure change display game is performed. 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 36 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if the number is less than the upper limit of the normal figure start memory number, the normal figure start memory number is incremented by one and the normal figure start is started. One memory is stored. Note that the start memory of the common map variable display game is displayed on a general map memory display 47 having an LED.

  The normal map display game is executed by a general map display 35 provided in the game area 10a. In addition, you may make it display a common figure change display game in a part of display area of the display apparatus 53, In this case, for example, a number, a symbol, a character design etc. are used as an identification symbol, and this is changed for a predetermined time. After being displayed, it is performed by stopping display. If the stop display of the normal variation display game becomes a special result mode, the open / close members 36a and 36a of the normal variation prize winning device 36 are opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). The Thereby, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the normal variation winning device 36, and the start of the second special figure variation display game is facilitated.

  The normal variation winning device 36 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 36a, 36a, and is disposed below the first start winning opening 45. The opening / closing members 36a, 36a are normally spaced at a distance of about the diameter of the game ball. However, when the result of the general variable display game is in a predetermined stop display mode, a solenoid as a driving device (general power SOL 36b, FIG. 3), the game ball can be changed to a state where the game ball can easily flow into the normal variation winning device 36 (a state advantageous to the player).

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can generate a short-time operation state (second operation state) as a gaming state based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. At this time, the short operation state (second operation state) is a state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 36 is more likely to be an open state than the normal operation state (first operation state). At this time, in the short operation state, the execution time of the above-mentioned general-purpose variable display game is controlled to be shorter than the long execution time in the normal operation state (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Control is performed so that the number of times the normal variation winning device 36 is opened is substantially increased. Further, in the short-time operation state, when the normal variation winning game 36 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won, the release time is controlled to be longer than the short release time of the normal operation state. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 1.8 seconds). Also, in the short-time operation state, the normal variation winning device 36 is opened a plurality of times (for example, two times) instead of once for the result of one hit of the normal-variation display game. Further, in the short-time operation state, the probability that the hit result of the normal-variable display game is higher than that in the normal operation state is controlled. That is, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 36 is increased as compared to the normal operation state, and it becomes easier for the game ball to win the normal variation winning device 36, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started.

  A first start opening SW45a (see FIG. 3) is provided in the first start winning opening 45, and based on detecting a game ball by the first start opening SW45a, a first special figure variation display as an auxiliary game is provided. A starting right to start the game is generated. Further, the normal variation winning device 36 is provided with a second start opening SW36d (see FIG. 3), and based on the detection of the game ball by the second start opening SW36d, the second special figure change as an auxiliary game is performed. A start right to start the display game is generated. The right to start the first special figure variation display game is stored as a first start memory (special figure 1 start memory) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). The first start-up memory is displayed on the first special figure memory display 48. The start right for starting the second special figure variation display game is stored as the second start memory (special figure 2 start memory) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). The second start-up memory is displayed on the second special figure memory display 49.

  Then, in a state where the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game can be started and the first start memory number and the second start memory number are 0, for example, the first start prize opening When the game ball wins 45, the first start memory is stored with the generation of the start right, the first start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure is immediately based on the first start memory. The variable display game is started, and at this time, the first start memory number is decremented by one. Further, in a state where the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game can be started, and the first start memory number and the second start memory number are 0, for example, the second start prize opening When the game ball wins the normal variation winning device 36, the second start memory is stored as the start right is generated, the second start memory number is incremented by 1, and immediately based on the second start memory. Thus, the second special figure variation display game is started, and at this time, the second start memory number is decremented by one.

  On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game cannot be started immediately, for example, the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation display. If a game ball is won in the first start winning opening 45 when the game is not finished or in a special game state, if the first start memory number is less than the upper limit number (for example, less than four) The first start memory number is incremented by 1, and one first start memory is stored. Similarly, in this case, when a game ball wins the normal variation winning device 36 that forms the second starting winning opening, if the second starting stored number is less than the upper limit number (for example, less than four), the second starting stored number is One is added and one second start memory is stored.

  When the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game is ready to start, the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display is based on the first start memory or the second start memory. The game starts. At this time, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not executed simultaneously, and the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure fluctuation display game. It is like that. That is, when there is a first start memory and a second start memory, and when the special figure fluctuation display game can be executed, the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed.

  The first special figure change display game and the second special figure change display game as the auxiliary game are executed by the first special figure display 38 and the second special figure display 39 provided in the game area 10a. This is performed by variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result mode. In addition, a special figure variation display game is displayed in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are variably displayed on the display device 53 corresponding to each special figure variation display game. Yes. If the display form of the first special figure display 38 or the second special figure display 39 becomes a special result form (for example, “7”) as a result of the special figure change display game, a big hit is obtained. Special gaming state (so-called big hit state). Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 53 is also a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers in the flat order such as “7, 7, 7”). The game machine may not be provided with the first special figure display 38 and the second special figure display 39, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 53.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can generate a probability variation state (second probability state) as a gaming state based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. This probability variation state (second probability state) is a state in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state (first probability state). It should be noted that the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation regardless of whether the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game results in the result mode of the special figure fluctuation display game. Both display games are in a probable state. In addition, the probability variation state and the short-time operation state can be generated independently, and both can be generated at the same time, or only one can be generated.

  In addition, above the display device 53, there is disposed a movable effect accessory 62 that performs an operation for rendering in a reach, a special gaming state, and the like.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a game control device 500 that comprehensively controls games played on the gaming machine 1, an effect control device 550 that controls the display device 53, the speaker 30 and the like to perform various effects, and a game ball to be paid out. Is provided with a payout control device 580 for controlling a payout motor (not shown).

  In FIG. 3, the game control device 500 and the effect control device 550 will be described.

  First, the game control device 500 will be described.

  The game control device 500 includes a game microcomputer 501, an input I / F (Interface) 505, an output I / F (Interface) 506, and an external communication terminal 507.

  The gaming microcomputer 501 includes a CPU (arithmetic processing unit) 502, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 503, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 504.

  The CPU 502 is a main control device that controls the game in an integrated manner, and controls the game. The ROM 503 stores invariant information (programs, data, etc.) for game control. The RAM 504 is used as a work area during game control.

  The external communication terminal 507 connects the game control device 500 to an external device such as an inspection device that inspects the setting information of the game control device 500.

  The CPU 502 receives various input devices (first start port SW45a, second start port SW36d, general winning port SW44a, gate SW34a, count SW42d, glass frame open SW18a, front frame open SW3a, and ball breaker via the input I / F 505. In response to the detection signal from the SW 54), various processes such as a big hit lottery are performed.

  The first start port SW 45 a is a switch that detects that a game ball has won the first start winning port 45. The second start port SW 36 d is a switch that detects that a game ball has won a second start winning port of the normal variation winning device 36.

  The general winning openings SWa 44 a to 44 n are switches that detect that a game ball has won the general winning opening 44. The gate SW 34a is a switch that detects that a game ball has passed through the usual start gate 34.

  The count SW 42d is a switch that detects that a game ball has won a special winning opening of the special variable winning device 42.

  The glass frame opening SW 18a is a switch that detects that the glass frame 18 has been opened. The front frame opening SW 3a is a switch for detecting that the front frame 3 is opened.

  The ball cut SW 54 is a switch that detects that the number of game balls stored in the gaming machine 1 and used for payout has become a predetermined number or less.

  In addition, the CPU 502 receives the first special figure display 38, the first special figure storage display 48, the second special figure display 39, the second special figure storage display 49, and the common figure display via the output I / F 506. A command signal is transmitted to the device 35, the ordinary electric power SOL 36b, the special winning opening SOL 42b, and the payout control device 580 to control the game in an integrated manner.

  The first special figure display 38 displays a first special figure fluctuation display game that is executed as an auxiliary game when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 45. The first special figure memory display 48 displays a first start memory which is a right to start the first special figure variable display game stored within a predetermined upper limit number range.

  The second special figure display 39 displays a second special figure fluctuation display game that is executed as an auxiliary game when a game ball wins a big winning opening of the normal fluctuation winning device 36. The second special figure memory display 49 displays a second start memory which is a right to start a second special figure variable display game stored within a predetermined upper limit number range.

  The general map display 35 displays a general map change display game that is performed when the game ball passes the general map start gate 34.

  The general electric power SOL 36b opens the opening and closing members 36a, 36a when the stop display of the general variable display game executed on the general signal display 35 becomes a special result mode. Make the starting winning opening easy for the game ball to win.

  When the result of the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game becomes a special result mode and the special winning state is in a special gaming state, the big prize opening SOL 42b is provided with the opening / closing door 42a of the special variable prize winning device 42. Open and make it easy for game balls to win the big prize opening.

  In addition, the game control device 500 outputs the gaming machine data to a game hall management device (not shown) via an external information terminal 508 and an information collection terminal device (not shown). The gaming hall management device is a computer that collects and manages gaming data of the gaming machines 1 installed in the gaming hall.

  In addition, the payout control device 580 pays out the number of game balls corresponding to the winning winning opening when the gaming ball wins the general winning opening 44 or the big winning opening, or the ball lending button 26 is operated. When a payout command for paying out a predetermined number of game balls is received from the game control device 500, a payout motor (not shown) is controlled based on the received payout command. The payout command includes the number of game balls to be paid out.

  The game control device 500 transmits a change start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, an error designation command, and the like to the effect control device 550 via the output I / F 506 as an effect control command signal. .

  Next, the production control device 550 will be described.

  The effect control device 550 controls the accessory driving motor 560, the display device 53, the various LED boards 561, and the speaker based on various commands input from the game control device 500. The effect control device 550 receives a signal indicating that the effect button 17 has been operated from the effect button 17.

  The effect control device 550 includes a CPU 551, a ROM 552, a RAM 553, an image ROM 554, a sound ROM 555, a VDP 556, a sound LSI 557, a communication I / F 558, and an input / output I / F 559.

  The CPU 551 is a main control device that controls various effects based on commands from the game control device 500. The ROM 552 stores invariant information (program, data, etc.) for effect control. The RAM 553 is used as a work area during production control.

  The image ROM 554 stores image data displayed on the display device 53. The sound ROM 555 stores sound data output from the speaker 30.

  The VDP 556 is a processor that controls image output to the display device 53. The sound LSI 557 is a circuit that controls the sound output from the speaker 30.

  The communication I / F 558 is an interface connected to the game control device 500. The input / output I / F 559 is an interface connected to the effect button 17, the accessory drive motor 560, the display device 53, various LED boards 561, and the speaker 30.

  The effect button 17 is provided on the upper edge of the upper plate 21 and is operated by the player in an effect in the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game executed on the display device 53.

  The accessory driving motor 560 operates to move a decorative accessory (not shown) arranged on the game board 10. Various LED boards 561 control LEDs for lighting the illumination unit 11.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the first half of the main process according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the latter half of the main process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The main process is executed by the CPU 502 of the game control device 500 when the gaming machine 1 is turned on or the power failure is restored.

  First, the game control device 500 prohibits an interrupt performed at a predetermined time cycle (for example, a cycle of 2 milliseconds) (401). When this interrupt occurs, the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 6 is executed.

  The game control device 500 sets an interrupt vector indicating an address on the RAM 504 to be accessed in order to execute an interrupt process executed when there is an interrupt (402), and sets a stack pointer (403). Then, the game control device 500 sets each interrupt mode (404) and permits access to the RAM 504 (405). Next, the game control device 500 sets all output ports to OFF (406).

  Next, the game control device 500 is included in the gaming machine 1 and determines whether or not a backup clear switch (initialization switch) that initializes information stored in the RAM 504 of the game control device 500 is ON (407). ). When the backup clear switch is turned on, the data stored in the RAM 504 is initialized.

  The backup clear switch is provided on the back surface (opposite surface) of the surface of the game board 10 that faces the player (the surface on which the game area 10a is formed). The backup clear switch can be operated only from the back side of the game board 10, and a normal player cannot operate the backup clear switch. When the front frame 3 having the game board 10 is opened, the back side of the game board 10 faces the front side, so that the backup clear switch can be operated. For this reason, the operation of the backup clear switch is performed after the employee of the game hall opens the front frame 3.

  If it is determined in step 407 that the backup clear switch is ON, the game control device 500 clears the data stored in the RAM 504 to be used (408).

  Then, the game control device 500 sets an initial value when power is turned on in the RAM 504 (409). The initial value when the power is turned on is a predetermined value.

  Next, the game control device 500 edits a power-on command that causes the effect control device 550 to set a symbol displayed on the display device 53 when the power is turned on, and transmits the power-on command to the effect control device 550 (410). The process proceeds to step 417 shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 407 that the backup clear switch 57 is not ON, the game control device 500 checks the power failure inspection area (411).

  Specifically, the power outage inspection area is a specific area of the RAM 504 and stores an outage flag indicating that a power outage has occurred.

  Then, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the power is restored when the power failure is restored by determining whether or not the power failure flag is stored in the power failure inspection area referred to in the processing of step 411 (412). ).

  If it is determined in step 412 that the power is not turned on at the time of power failure recovery, the process proceeds to step 408 to initialize the gaming machine 1.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 412 that the power failure has been restored, the game control device 500 determines whether the checksum is normal in order to determine whether the data stored in the RAM 504 is corrupted. It is determined whether or not (413).

  Specifically, when there is a power failure, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the checksum of the data stored in the RAM 504 matches the checksum of the data currently stored in the RAM 504.

  If it is determined in step 413 that the checksum is abnormal, the data stored in the RAM 504 is corrupted, and the data stored in the RAM 504 when a power failure occurs cannot be taken over. In order to initialize the machine 1, the process proceeds to step 408, and a power-on process is executed.

  If it is determined in step 413 that the checksum is normal, the data stored in the RAM 504 is normal and the power failure recovery process can be executed, so an initial value at the time of power failure recovery is set in the RAM 504 ( 414).

  Next, the game control device 500 clears the area related to the error state in the RAM 504 (415). The area related to the error state is an area for storing various abnormalities in the gaming machine 1 detected by the game control device 500. Various abnormalities in the gaming machine 1 include a glass frame opening error, a front frame opening error, a big prize opening illegal winning error, a general electric power illegal winning error, and the like.

  Then, the game control device 500 transmits a power failure recovery command to the effect control device 550 (416).

  Next, the game control device 500 starts an interrupt timer that performs a timer interrupt at a predetermined time period (for example, a period of 2 milliseconds) (417). The game control apparatus 500 sets prohibition of interruption (418). As a result, when the interrupt prohibition is set, the game control device 500 does not execute the timer interrupt process even if there is an interrupt.

  Then, initial value random number update processing is executed (419). The initial value random number update process of step 419 is a process of updating the initial value of the random number update process in the process of step 605 of FIG. Specifically, the initial value random number update process is an initial value of a big hit random number for determining whether the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, a first special fluctuation display game. In the second special variation display game, the initial value of the first jackpot symbol random number, which is a random number for deciding whether or not to change to the probable change state and whether or not to make the time-short state after the special game state that has occurred An initial value of a second big hit symbol random number, which is a random number for determining whether to change to a probable change state and whether to change to a short time state after the generated special game state ends, a first special figure variation display game In the process of updating the initial value of the first variation pattern random number, the initial value of the second variation pattern random number, and the initial value of the third variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern and the variation pattern of the second special figure variation display game is there.

  In other words, the processing executed by the game control device 500 includes a case where a game ball wins the normal start gate 34, the first start winning port 45, and the second start winning port of the normal variation winning device 36. Some random numbers are used to draw a lottery for deriving the results of the game to be played, or to add randomness to the performance or decoration when a variety of variable display games are advanced based on the lottery result Processing is included. As an example of these random number processes, the value of the random number counter is incremented by 1 in a predetermined time period (for example, a period of 2 milliseconds) between 0 and 316, and returned to 0 again when the value exceeds 316. . This random value update process corresponds to the random number update process of step 605.

  As the random number counter value, the random number value at that time is extracted when the game control device 500 detects the winning of the game ball described above. However, it is only a random number using the randomness of the timing extracted as a random value. Therefore, regularity as a random number counter is eliminated by updating the initial value of the random number counter value in the initial value random number update process.

  In the above-described example, instead of updating the counter value by adding a predetermined value (for example, 1) every time, the counter value is updated every time the value obtained by the initial value random number update process is updated for one cycle. As a value, a new value obtained by the initial value random number update process is set as the initial value of the next counter.

  Since the random number update cycle in the initial value random number update process is shorter than the random number update cycle in the random number update process in step 605, it is possible to make estimation of the counter value from the outside difficult.

  Next, the game control device 500 permits the interrupt that has been prohibited by the processing of step 418 (420).

  Then, the game control device 500 checks the power outage inspection area (421) and determines whether or not a power outage has occurred (422). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1 is equal to or lower than a predetermined value, and when it is equal to or lower than the predetermined value, it is determined that a power failure has occurred.

  If it is determined in step 422 that a power failure has occurred, the processes in steps 423 to 428 are performed during a power failure.

  First, the game control device 500 sets the interrupt prohibition (423), and sets all output ports to OFF (424).

  The game control device 500 erases the data stored in the power failure inspection area (425), and stores a power failure flag indicating that a power failure has occurred in the power failure inspection area (426).

  The game control device 500 is. Before the RAM 504 is turned off, the checksum of the data stored in the RAM 504 is calculated, and the calculated checksum value is stored (427).

  The game control device 500 prohibits access to the RAM 504 (428), and waits until the gaming machine 1 is turned off. In addition, since a backup power source is connected to the game control device 500, even if a power failure occurs, the power source is not immediately turned off.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 422 that a power failure has not occurred, the power failure process is not executed, and the process returns to step 418.

  Next, timer interrupt processing that is executed when the game control device 500 receives a timer interrupt will be described.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  When the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control main process is executed. When a timer interrupt is generated at a predetermined time period (for example, a period of 2 milliseconds) by the interrupt timer activated in the process of step 417, the timer interrupt process is repeatedly executed. However, these processes (processes 601 to 613) are not necessarily performed every time an interrupt occurs. For example, in the output process (602) and the input process (603), the input signal is monitored every time, but the output process may be executed every other occurrence of an interrupt. That is, instead of completing all the processes in one interrupt process, the interrupt process may be repeatedly executed a plurality of times to complete a series of game control processes.

  First, the game control device 500 executes a register saving process (601).

  And the game control apparatus 500 performs an input process (602). The input process is a process for performing processing such as chattering removal on signals from various sensors and switches input via the input I / F 505 to determine input information.

  Thereafter, the game control device 500 executes output processing (603). The output process is a process of outputting information related to game control to the effect control device 550, the payout control device 580, and the like via the output I / F 506.

  Next, command transmission processing for transmitting the command to the effect control device 550 and the payout control device 580 is performed (604).

  Next, the game control device 500 adds randomness to the ordinary random number, the big hit random number, the first big hit symbol random number, the second big hit symbol random number, the first variation pattern random number, the second variation pattern random number, and the third variation pattern random number. In order to give a general figure random number, jackpot random number, first jackpot symbol random number, second jackpot symbol random number, first variation pattern random number, second variation pattern random number, third variation pattern random number counter value (random number counter) A random number update process of adding one by one is executed (605). Although the value to be added is 1, it may be any number as long as it is a predetermined value. Therefore, the random number update process is executed by a timer interrupt process executed at a predetermined cycle.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes a winning port switch / error monitoring process for detecting an illegal winning at the big winning port and an illegal winning at the second start winning port of the normal variation winning device (606).

  Then, the game control device 500 executes a general game process for controlling the progress of the general map display game (607).

  In the usual game process, a random number is extracted based on the passing of the game ball to the ordinary figure start gate 34 detected by the gate SW 34a, and it is determined whether or not the extracted ordinary figure random number is hit. The general-purpose fluctuation display game is executed on the display 35. If the common figure random number is a predetermined value, it becomes a hit state related to the common figure, and a parameter is set for the symbol to stop in the hit state in the common figure fluctuation display game.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes special figure game processing for controlling the progress of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game (608).

  In the special figure game process, the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting winning opening 45 or the second starting winning opening of the normal variation winning apparatus 36. It is determined whether the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is hit, and the first special figure display unit 38 or the second special figure display unit 39 is used to display the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure. Run the variable display game. If the 1st special figure random number or the 2nd special figure random number is a predetermined value, it will be in the hit state about a special symbol, and the change display of identification information will stop at a win symbol. In addition, when the winning state is reached, the open / close door 42a of the special variable winning device 42 is opened, and an open state in which the game ball can be easily received is obtained.

  Details of the special figure game process will be described with reference to FIG.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes a process for editing parameters to be output to the LEDs of the general map display 35, the first special graphic display 38 and the second special graphic display 39 (609).

  Thereafter, external information editing processing for editing external information for outputting the state of the gaming machine 1 to the game hall management device connected to the gaming machine 1 is performed (610). The external information includes the progress status of the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game, such as whether the symbol is confirmed, whether it is a big hit, whether the probability is changing, or whether the changing time is being shortened. Contains information related to.

  Next, the game control device 500 declares the end of the timer interrupt process (611).

  After that, the process of restoring the temporarily saved register (612) and the process of setting permission of the interrupt and timer interrupt of the external device that has been prohibited are performed (613). Then, the timer interrupt process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process (FIG. 4).

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the special game process of the first embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the game control device 500 executes a second start port switch monitoring process for monitoring whether or not the second start port SW36d has detected a winning of a game ball to the second start winning port (701). Details of the second start port switch monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG.

  Then, the game control device 500 executes a first start port switch monitoring process for monitoring whether or not the first start port SW 45a detects a winning of a game ball to the first start winning port 45 (702). Details of the first start port switch monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG.

  Then, the game control device 500 executes a count switch monitoring process for monitoring whether or not the count SW 42d has detected the winning of a game ball to the big winning opening (703).

  Next, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the game processing timer has expired (704).

  The game process timer is a timer for preventing the next process from being executed until the value set in the game process timer expires. Specifically, in the game processing timer, the time values of the first-half variation pattern and the second-half variation pattern of the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game executed on the display device 53, or the special game state A time value for opening the middle prize winning opening, a ending time value for the special game state, and the like are set.

  If it is determined in step 704 that the game process timer has not timed out, it is not the timing to switch the special figure fluctuation control, and therefore the previous special figure fluctuation control may be continuously executed. 500 executes the special figure variation control process (716), and returns to the timer interrupt process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 704 that the game process timer has timed out, it is the timing for switching the special figure variation control, so the process corresponding to the currently set game process number is identified and executed. (705).

  Specifically, when the currently set game process number is “0”, the game control device 500 executes the special figure routine process (706), and proceeds to the process of step 715.

  When the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game is started from now on, the special figure usual processing sets whether or not the special figure fluctuation game generates a special game state. This is a process for setting a stop command in the variable display game and setting a customer wait command when the display device 53 displays a customer wait demo screen. Details of the special figure routine processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  The first special figure fluctuation display game is started when the first start memory number is not zero, and the second special figure fluctuation display game is started when the second start memory number is not zero. When both the first start memory number and the second start memory number are not zero, the second special figure variation display game is started with priority over the first special figure variation display game. Further, the customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed on the display device 53 when both the first start memory number and the second start memory number are zero.

  If the currently set game process number is “1”, the game control device 500 executes the first half special figure change start process (707), and proceeds to the process of step 715.

  The first special figure fluctuation start process determines the fluctuation pattern of the first half of the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game, and executes the first special figure fluctuation display game when the first special figure fluctuation display game is executed. This is a process of decrementing the number and decrementing the second start memory number when executing the second special figure variation display game. Details of the first half special figure variation start process will be described with reference to FIG.

  If the currently set game process number is “2”, the game control device 500 executes the second half special figure change start process (708), and proceeds to the process of step 715.

  The latter half special figure fluctuation start process is a process of determining a fluctuation pattern of the second half of the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game. Details of the latter half special figure variation start processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  If the currently set game process number is “3”, the special figure changing process is executed (709), and the process proceeds to step 715.

  The special symbol fluctuation process is a process of setting a stop command for stopping the symbol that is being displayed in the first special symbol fluctuation display game or the second special symbol fluctuation display game, and setting a stop time during which the symbol is stopped. is there. Details of the special-fluctuation changing process will be described with reference to FIG.

  If the currently set game process number is “4”, a special figure display process is executed (710), and the process proceeds to step 715.

  In the special figure display process, when the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game generates a special game state, the condition device (opening / closing door 42a) is started and It is a process to make it open. Details of the special chart display process will be described with reference to FIG.

  If the currently set game process number is “5”, the fanfare / interval process is executed (711), and the process proceeds to step 715.

  The fanfare / interval process is a process of setting a special winning opening opening time, which is a time during which the open / close door 42a opens the special winning opening. Details of the fanfare / interval process will be described with reference to FIG.

  If the currently set game process number is “6”, a special winning opening releasing process is executed (712), and the process proceeds to step 715.

  The special winning opening opening process is a process of setting an ending command for notifying that the special gaming state is ended when the round of the special gaming state is the final round. Details of the special winning opening opening process will be described with reference to FIG.

  If the currently set game process number is “7”, the winning ball remaining ball process is executed (713), and the process proceeds to step 715. The special winning opening remaining ball process is a process of waiting so that the open / close door 41 that has opened the large winning opening closes the large winning opening and does not make the gaming ball remaining in the large winning opening an illegal winning. Details of the winning ball remaining ball processing will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  If the currently set game process number is “8”, the big hit end process is executed (714), and the process proceeds to step 715. The big hit ending process is a process for determining whether or not to make a probable change state (a state with a high probability of becoming a special game state) after the special game state is ended. Details of the jackpot end process will be described with reference to FIG.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes a table data saving process for storing the game process number updated in the processes of steps 706 to 714 in the RAM 504 (715).

  Next, the game control device 500 executes a special figure variation control process for controlling the aspect set in the processes of steps 706 to 714, and returns to the timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the second start port switch monitoring process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the normal variation winning device 36 is in operation, that is, whether or not the normal variation winning device 36 is in a state where the second starting port is open (801). ).

  If it is determined in step 801 that the normal variation winning device 36 is in operation, the process proceeds to step 803.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 801 that the normal variation winning device 36 is not in operation, that is, if the normal variation winning device 36 closes the second starting port, the number of illegal winnings is the upper limit. It is determined whether or not (802).

  The number of illegal winnings is a number that is incremented when it is detected that the second starting port SW36d has won a game ball at the second starting port even though the normal variable winning device 36 is not operating.

  When it is determined in step 802 that the number of illegal winnings is the upper limit value, it is determined that the game ball is illegal with respect to the second starting port, and the game control device 500 determines the second starting port SW36d. The process returns to the special figure game process without confirming whether or not a game ball has been detected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 802 that the number of fraudulent winnings is not the upper limit value, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the second starting port SW36d has detected a game ball won in the second starting port. (803). Specifically, the game control device 500 determines whether or not a voltage is applied to the input signal from the second start port SW36d.

  If it is determined in step 803 that the second start port SW36d has detected a game ball that has won the second start port, the game control device 500 updates the start port signal output count by incrementing the number (804). .

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 803 that the second start port SW36d has not detected a game ball won in the second start port, the game control device 500 returns to the special game processing.

  Next, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the current second start memory number is the upper limit value (normally 4) (805).

  When it is determined in step 805 that the second start memory number is the upper limit value, the game control device 500 displays the second special figure variation display by winning the second start port detected in step 803. Since the game is not executed, the process returns to the special figure game process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 805 that the second start memory number is not the upper limit value, the game control device 500 increments the second start memory number (806).

  Next, the game control device 500 acquires a big hit random number (807). The big hit random number is a random number for determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game to be executed causes a special gaming state. When the big hit random number acquired by the game control device 500 is a predetermined value set in advance in the process of step 807, the second special figure variation display game to be executed generates a special game state.

  Next, the game control device 500 acquires a second jackpot symbol random number (808). The second jackpot symbol random number is a random number for deciding whether to enter a probable variation state and a short-time state after the special game state generated in the second special variation display game ends. The second big hit symbol random number is used to determine whether the opening / closing door 42a keeps the big winning opening (opening time for the big winning opening) between 25000 ms and 800 ms, and in the second special gaming state. It is used to determine whether the opening / closing door 42a repeats opening / closing for the prize winning opening time (number of continuous operations) is 16 times or 2 times.

  The number of continuous operations is such that once the opening / closing door 42a opens the grand prize winning opening and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the prize winning opening, the opening / closing door 42a is once until closing the big winning opening. To do.

  Next, the game control device 500 acquires a first variation pattern random number (809). The first variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure variation display game to be executed.

  The game control device 500 is a case where the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step 807 due to the winning of the game ball at the second starting port is a predetermined value for generating a special game state, and the current game When the state satisfies a predetermined condition (steps 810 to 812), continuous notice is performed. In the continuous notice, a specific notice screen is continuously displayed in order to notify that a special gaming state occurs. Note that the story may be continuously developed on a specific notice screen.

  When the continuous notice is executed, the movable effect actor 62 operates in a predetermined manner, and the decorative member 9 lights or blinks in a predetermined manner.

  First, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the normal variation winning device 36 has extended the time for opening the second start port (810).

  The time for the normal variation winning device 36 to open the second starting port is when the special game state generated by the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game ends, or when the probability variation state or the short time state is reached. Extended.

  If it is determined in step 810 that the normally variable winning device 36 has not extended the time for opening the second start port, a continuous advance notice is not generated, and the process proceeds to step 817.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 810 that the normally variable winning device 36 has extended the time for opening the second start port, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the condition device is in operation. Determine (811). In other words, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the open / close door 42a has opened the special winning opening.

  If it is determined in step 811 that the condition device is in operation, no continuous notice is generated, and the process proceeds to step 817.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 811 that the condition device is not in operation, the game control device 500 determines whether or not a continuous notice is being given (812).

  If it is determined in step 812 that continuous notice is in progress, no continuous notice is generated, and the process proceeds to step 817.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of step 812 that the continuous notice is not being made, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the big hit random number acquired in the process of step 807 is a predetermined value for generating the special game state. Determine (813).

  If the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step 807 is not a predetermined value for generating the special gaming state, if it is determined in the process of step 813, the continuous advance notice is not generated, so the process proceeds to step 817.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 813 that the jackpot random number acquired in step 807 is not a predetermined value for generating a special gaming state, the game control device 500 checks whether or not a continuous notice has occurred. Therefore, a new jackpot random number is acquired (814).

  In the process of step 814, the big hit random number is acquired. However, since any random number may be acquired in the process of step 814, not only the big hit random number but also the first big hit symbol random number, the second big hit symbol random number, the first variation pattern Any one of a random number, a second variation pattern random number, and a third variation pattern random number may be acquired. In addition, a dedicated random number for confirming whether or not the continuous notice is generated may be provided.

  Next, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step 814 is a predetermined value that generates a continuous notice, and determines whether or not to generate a continuous notice (815). .

  If the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step 814 is not a predetermined value that generates a continuous notice, if it is determined in the process of step 815, the continuous notice is not generated, so the process proceeds to step 817.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step 814 is a predetermined value that generates a continuous notice, the game control device 500 generates a continuous notice when it is determined in the process of step 815. A continuous notice start command for starting execution of the continuous notice is set to 550 (816).

  When the production control device 550 receives the continuous notice start command, and there is a second start memory that has not yet been executed, the second start memory of the received continuous notice start command. Until the special gaming state by is generated, the second variable display game based on these second start memories is executed with continuous notice.

  Next, in order to display the current second start memory number on the second start memory number display section of the display device 53, the game control device 500 sets a decoration second start memory number command (817), Return to the figure game process.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the first start port switch monitoring process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the first starting port SW 45a has detected a gaming ball that has won the first starting winning port 45 (901). Specifically, the game control device 500 determines whether or not a voltage is applied to the input signal from the first start port SW45a.

  When it is determined in the process of step 901 that the first start port SW 45a has detected a game ball that has won the first start winning port 45, the game control device 500 increments and updates the start port signal output count ( 902).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of step 901 that the first start port SW 45a has not detected a game ball that has won the first start winning port 45, the game control device 500 returns to the special game process.

  Next, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the current first start memory number is an upper limit value (normally 4) (903).

  If it is determined in step 903 that the first start memory number is the upper limit value, the game control device 500 receives the first special figure by winning the first start winning opening 45 detected in step 901. Since the variable display game is not executed, the process returns to the special game process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 903 that the first start memory number is not the upper limit value, the game control device 500 increments the first start memory number (904).

  Next, the game control device 500 acquires a big hit random number (905). If the jackpot random number acquired by the game control device 500 is a predetermined value set in advance in the process of step 905, the first special figure variation display game to be executed generates a special game state.

  Next, the game control device 500 acquires a first jackpot symbol random number (906). The first jackpot symbol random number is a random number for deciding whether to enter a probable variation state and a short-time state after the special game state generated in the first special variation display game is completed.

  Next, the game control device 500 acquires a first variation pattern random number (907). The first variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the first special figure variation display game to be executed.

  The game control device 500 is a case where the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step 905 due to the game ball winning the first start winning opening 45 is a predetermined value for generating a special game state, When the gaming state of the game satisfies a predetermined condition (the processing in steps 908 to 910), a continuous notice is performed.

  First, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the time when the normal variation winning device 36 opens the second start port is extended (908).

  If it is determined in step 908 that the normally variable winning device 36 has extended the time to open the second start port, no continuous notice is generated, and the process proceeds to step 915.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of step 908 that the normally variable winning device 36 has not extended the time for opening the second start port, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the condition device is in operation. Determine (909).

  If it is determined in step 909 that the conditional device is in operation, no advance notice is generated, and the process proceeds to step 915.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 909 that the condition device is not in operation, the game control device 500 determines whether or not a continuous notice is being given (910).

  If it is determined in step 910 that continuous notice is in progress, no continuous notice is generated, and the process proceeds to step 915.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of step 910 that the continuous notice is not in progress, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the big hit random number acquired in the process of step 905 is a predetermined value for generating a special game state. Determine (911).

  If the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step 905 is not a predetermined value for generating the special gaming state, if it is determined in the process of step 911, the continuous advance notice is not generated, so the process proceeds to step 915.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 911 that the jackpot random number acquired in step 905 is not a predetermined value for generating a special gaming state, the game control device 500 checks whether or not a continuous notice has occurred. Therefore, a new jackpot random number is acquired (912).

  In the process of step 912, the big hit random number is acquired. However, since any random number may be acquired in the process of step 912, not only the big hit random number but also the first big hit symbol random number, the second big hit symbol random number, the first variation pattern Any one of a random number, a second variation pattern random number, and a third dynamic pattern random number may be acquired. In addition, a dedicated random number for confirming whether or not the continuous notice is generated may be provided.

  Next, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step 912 is a predetermined value that generates a continuous notice, and determines whether or not to generate a continuous notice (913). .

  If the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step 912 is not a predetermined value for generating a continuous notice, if it is determined in the process of step 913, the continuous notice is not generated, so the process proceeds to step 915.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step 912 is a predetermined value that generates a continuous notice, the game control device 500 generates a continuous notice when it is determined in the process of step 913. A continuous notice start command for starting execution of the continuous notice is set at 550 (914).

  When the production control device 550 receives the continuous notice start command, there is a first start memory in which the first special figure variation display game has not yet been executed, or the second special figure fluctuation display game is still executed. If there is a second start memory that has not been received, the special figure variation display game based on these start memories is executed with the continuous notice until the special gaming state by the first start memory of the received continuous notice start command occurs.

  Next, in order to display the current first start memory number on the first start memory number display section of the display device 53, the game control device 500 sets a decoration first start memory number command (915), Return to the figure game process.

  In the special game process shown in FIG. 7, the second start port switch monitoring process is executed prior to the first start port switch monitoring process. It occurs in preference to the continuous notice by winning to the start winning opening 45.

  Specifically, when a continuous notice is generated in the process of step 816 in the second start port switch monitoring process, it is determined that the continuous notice is in progress in the process of step 910 in the first start port switch monitoring process. Even if a game ball wins the 1 start winning opening 45, no continuous notice is given.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the special figure routine processing according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the second start memory number is zero (1001).

  If it is determined in step 1001 that the second start memory number is not zero, that is, When the second start memory exists, the game control device 500 executes a second special figure change start process for making various settings for starting the second special figure change display game (1002).

  In the second special figure variation start process, it is determined whether or not the second special figure variation display game to be executed generates a special game state, and the second special figure variation display game is stopped (second special figure memory display). 49 is a process for determining the variation mode of the second special figure variation display game.

  Specifically, the game control device 500 sets a jackpot flag when the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step 807 shown in FIG. 8 is a predetermined value that causes a special gaming state.

  And the game control apparatus 500 sets a lose symbol (for example, zero), when the big hit flag is not set. In addition, when the jackpot flag is set, the game control device 500 sets a jackpot symbol corresponding to the second jackpot symbol random number obtained in step 808. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the second big hit symbol random number is a predetermined value that generates a probability variation state, and whether or not a time-short state is generated. In addition, the game control device 500 determines the number of continuous operations and the special winning opening opening time based on the second jackpot symbol random number.

  The game control device 500 sets the big prize opening opening time flag to “1” when the big prize opening time is determined to be 25000 ms, and when the big winning opening is set to 800 ms, Set the mouth open time flag to “0”.

  Then, the game control device 500 sets a stop symbol corresponding to the determined special game state, and clears the jackpot symbol random number storage area.

  Next, the game control device 500 selects one second half from a plurality of second half variation pattern groups based on the current second special figure start memorized number, jackpot flag, and the first variation pattern random number obtained in the process of Step 809. Select a variation pattern group. A plurality of latter half variation patterns are registered in the latter half variation pattern group.

  And the game control apparatus 500 acquires a 2nd fluctuation pattern random number. One latter variation pattern is selected from a plurality of latter variation pattern groups registered in the selected latter variation pattern group based on the acquired second variation pattern random number.

  After executing the processing of step 1002, the game control device 500 sets a flag for starting the second special figure variation display game on the second special figure storage display 49, and the first half of the second special figure variation display game. Is executed, the first special figure variation start process setting table is set (1003), and the process returns to the special figure game process.

  In the first half special figure change start process setting table, “1” which is the game process number of the first half special figure change start process is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 1001 that the second start memory number is zero, that is. When the second start memory does not exist, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the first start memory number is zero (1004).

  If it is determined in step 1004 that the first start memory number is not zero, that is, if it is determined that the first start memory number exists, the game control device 500 starts the first special figure variation display game. The first special figure variation start process for performing various settings for performing this is executed (1005). The first special figure variation start process is the same as the second special figure fluctuation start process executed in the process of step 1002, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  Next, the game control device 500 sets a flag for starting the first special figure fluctuation display game on the first special figure memory display 48, and executes the first half of the first special figure fluctuation display game. The first special figure variation start process setting table is set (1006), and the process returns to the special figure game process.

  In the first half special figure change start process setting table, “1” which is the game process number of the first half special figure change start process is set.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 1004 that the first start memory number is zero, that is, when it is determined that the first start memory number does not exist, the first start memory number and the second start memory number. Since there is no variable display game to be executed, processing for setting a customer waiting demo command is executed.

  First, the game control device 500 determines whether a customer waiting demo command is set and a customer waiting demo is being executed on the display device 53 (1007).

  If it is determined in step 1007 that the customer waiting demo command has already been transmitted to the effect control device 550 and is set as the customer waiting demo, it is not necessary to set the customer waiting demo command, so the special game processing Return to.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 1007 that the customer waiting demo command is not set, the game control device 500 sets the customer waiting demo command to be transmitted to the effect control device 550 (1008), and performs the customer waiting demo. In order to execute, a special figure normal process setting table is set (1009). In the special figure normal process setting table, “0” which is the game process number of the special figure normal process is set.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes a command setting process for setting the customer waiting demonstration command set in the process of step 1008 in the RAM 504 (1010), and returns to the special game process.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the first half special figure variation start process of the first embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the game control device 500 executes a variation pattern setting process (1101).

  The variation pattern setting process will be specifically described.

  First, the game control device 500 acquires the third variation pattern random number, and determines the first variation pattern based on the acquired third variation pattern random number.

  Then, the determined time value of the first half variation pattern is set in the game processing timer, and the time value of the second half variation pattern determined by the processing of step 1002 or the processing of step 1005 is stored in the RAM 504.

  After executing the processing of step 1101, the game control device 500 determines whether or not to execute the first special figure variation display game (1102).

  If it is determined in step 1102 that the first special figure fluctuation display game is to be executed, is the first special figure fluctuation display game to be executed a special game state or whether the game state after the special game state is finished is a probable change state? Since the short-time state and the second half variation pattern have already been determined, the game control device 500 is for the first special figure variation display game that has stored the big hit random number, the first big hit symbol random number, and the first variation pattern random number. The data stored in the random number storage area is cleared (1103), and the process proceeds to step 1105.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 1102 that the first special figure variation display game is not to be executed, the second special figure variation display game is executed, so that the game control device 500 has completed the special game state. Since the game state of the game is a probable change state or a short-time state, and the second half variation pattern has already been determined, the game control device 500 stores the second big hit random number, the second big hit symbol random number, and the first fluctuation pattern random number. The data stored in the random number storage area for the special figure variation display game is cleared (1104), and the process proceeds to step 1105.

  Next, when the game control apparatus 500 executes the first special figure fluctuation display game, the first half fluctuation pattern determined in the process of step 1101 and the first special figure fluctuation display determined in the process of step 1005. When the decoration special figure fluctuation pattern command including the second half fluctuation pattern of the game is set in the RAM 504 and the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed, the first half fluctuation pattern determined in the process of step 1101 and the process of step 1002 The decoration special figure fluctuation pattern command including the latter half fluctuation pattern of the second special figure fluctuation display game determined in (1) is set (1105).

  Then, the game control device 500 sets the decoration special figure variation pattern command set in the process of step 1105 in the RAM 504 in order to transmit it to the effect control device 550 (1106).

  When the effect control device 550 receives the decoration special figure fluctuation pattern command, the display device 53 executes the decoration first special figure fluctuation display game or the decoration second special figure fluctuation display game.

  Next, the game control device 500 performs a process of setting a decoration special figure command for notifying the effect control apparatus 550 of a stop pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game executed on the display device 53 in the processing of steps 1107 to 1111. Run.

  The decoration special figure command includes a MODE part indicating whether the decoration special figure fluctuation display game to be executed is the decoration first special figure fluctuation display game or the decoration second special figure fluctuation display game, and the decoration to be executed. It includes an ACTION section in which stop symbol data indicating symbols to be stopped in the special symbol variation display game is registered.

  First, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the decoration variation display game to be executed is the decoration first special figure variation display game (1107).

  If it is determined in the process of step 1107 that the decoration special figure variation display game to be executed is the decoration first special figure variation display game, the game control device 500 displays the decoration first special figure in the MODE portion of the decoration special figure command. Data indicating a variable display game is set (1108).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the processing of step 1107 that the decoration special figure fluctuation display game to be executed is not the decoration first special figure fluctuation display game, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game to be executed is the decoration second special figure fluctuation display game. Therefore, the game control apparatus 500 sets data indicating the decoration second special figure variation display game in the MODE part of the decoration special figure command (1109).

  Next, the game control device 500 determines whether the decoration special figure command ACTION section has a predetermined value for generating a certain change state after the special game state is ended, and whether to generate a short-time state. Is set (1110). Note that whether or not to determine whether or not the predetermined value for generating the probability variation state after the end of the special gaming state and whether or not to generate the short-time state is determined by the processing of step 1002 or the processing of step 1005. .

  Then, the game control device 500 sets the decoration special figure command set in the processing of steps 1108 to 1110 in the RAM 504 (1111).

  Next, the game control device 500 transmits the decoration special figure variation pattern command set in the process of step 1106 and the decoration special figure command set in the process of step 1111 to the effect control apparatus 550, and the effect control apparatus 500 Since 550 executes the decoration variation display game on the display device 53, the game control device 500 executes a decoration special figure start memory number update command for updating the decoration start memory number displayed on the display device 53 in step 1112. Set in the process of ~ 1119.

  First, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the decoration special figure fluctuation display game to be executed is the decoration first special figure fluctuation display game (1112).

  If it is determined in the process of step 1112 that the decoration special figure fluctuation display game to be executed is the decoration first special figure fluctuation display game, the game control device 500 displays a decoration in the MODE portion of the decoration special figure start memory number update command. Data indicating that the game is the first special figure variation display game is set (1113).

  Next, the game control device 500 decrements the current value of the first start memory number (1114). The game control device 500 sets the value of the first start memory number decremented in the process of step 1114 in the ACTION section of the decoration first special figure start memory number update command (1115).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of step 1112 that the decoration special figure fluctuation display game to be executed is not the decoration first special figure fluctuation display game, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game to be executed is the decoration second special figure fluctuation display game. Therefore, the game control device 500 sets data indicating that it is a decoration second special figure variation display game in the MODE part of the decoration special figure start memory number update command (1116).

  Next, the game control device 500 decrements the current value of the second start memory number (1117). The game control device 500 sets the value of the second start memory number decremented in the process of step 1117 in the ACTION section of the decoration second special figure start memory number update command (1118).

  Next, the game control device 500 sets the decoration first special figure start memory number update command or the decoration second special figure start memory number update command in the RAM 504 (1119), and sets the second half special figure fluctuation start process setting table. (1120), the process returns to the special figure game process.

  In the latter half special figure change start process setting table, “2” which is the game process number of the latter half special figure change start process is set.

  In addition, when receiving the decoration special figure start memory number update command, the effect control device 550 displays the value of the start memory number of the ACTION section of the received decoration special figure start memory number update command on the display device 53.

  In addition, the game process number is set to “2” in the process of step 1120, but it is determined that the time value of the first half variation pattern set in the game process timer in step 704 is up. The figure variation start process is not executed.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the latter half special figure variation start process of the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The game control device 500 sets the time value of the latter half variation pattern stored in the RAM 504 in the processing of step 1101 in the game processing timer (1201).

  Then, the game control device 500 sets a special figure changing process setting table in order to execute the special figure changing process (1202), and returns to the special figure game process.

  In the special figure changing process setting table, “3” which is the game process number of the special figure changing process is set.

  In addition, the game process number is set to “3” in the process of step 1202, but until the time value of the second half variation pattern set in the game process timer is determined to be up in the process of step 704, No change processing is performed.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the special figure changing process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  Since the special figure variation processing is executed when the time value of the second half variation pattern is up, the game control device 500 is the game of the special figure variation display game that the presentation control device 550 is executing on the display device 53. A decorative special figure stop command for stopping the symbol is set in the processing of steps 1301 to 1304.

  First, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the decorative special figure variation display game being executed is the first decorative special figure variation display game (1301).

  When it is determined in the process of step 1301 that the decoration special figure fluctuation display game being executed is the first decoration special figure fluctuation display game, the game control device 500 performs fluctuation display in the decoration first special figure fluctuation display game. A decoration first special figure stop command for stopping the symbol that has been set is set (1302).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of step 1301 that the decorative special figure fluctuation display game being executed is the first decorative special figure fluctuation display game, the second decorative special figure fluctuation display game is being executed. The game control device 500 sets a decoration second special figure stop command for stopping the symbol that has been variably displayed in the decoration second special figure fluctuation display game (1303).

  Next, the game control device 500 sets the decoration first special figure stop command set in the process of step 1302 or the decoration second special figure stop command set in the process of step 1303 in the RAM 504 (1304).

  When the decoration control device 550 receives the decoration first special figure stop command, the effect control device 550 stops the symbol that has fluctuated in the decoration first special figure change display game, and when the decoration second special figure stop command is received, 2 Stop the symbols that were changing in the special figure change display game.

  Next, the game control device 500 sets the time during which the stopped symbols remain in the stopped state by the processing of steps 1305 to 1308.

  First, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the decoration special figure change display game in which the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped causes a special game state (1305). Specifically, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the big hit flag is set in the processing of step 1002.

  If it is determined in the process of step 1305 that the decorative first special figure variation display game in which the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped generates the special game state, the symbol stop time is set to the first stop time (for example, 2000 ms). (1306).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the processing of step 1305 that the decorative second special figure variation display game in which the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped causes the special gaming state, the symbol stop time is set to the second stop time (for example, 800 ms). (1307).

  Next, in order to execute the special figure display process, the game control device 500 sets a special figure display process setting table (1308), and returns to the special figure game process.

  In the special figure display process setting table, “4” which is the game process number of the special figure display process is set.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the special figure displaying process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is the first special figure fluctuation display game (1401).

  If it is determined in step 1401 that the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is the second special figure fluctuation display game, the game control device 500 sets the jackpot flag of the second special figure fluctuation display game. The second special figure fanfare / interval process setting table is set (1403) in order to acquire the address of the current area (1402) and execute the fanfare / interval process (1403).

  If it is determined in step 1401 that the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is the first special figure fluctuation display game, the game control device 500 sets the jackpot flag of the first special figure fluctuation display game. The first special figure fanfare / interval process setting table is set (1405) in order to acquire the address of the current area (1404) and execute the fanfare / interval process (1405).

  In the second special figure fanfare / interval process setting table and the first special figure fanfare / interval process setting table, the game process number “5” of the fanfare / interval process is set.

  Next, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is set in the address acquired in the process of step 1402 or 1404, and the special figure variation display game being executed generates a special game state. It is determined whether or not (1406).

  If it is determined in the process of step 1406 that the special figure variation display game being executed causes a special game state, the game control device 500 displays a decoration symbol number indicating the number of the stopped symbol in the decoration special figure variation display game. Is set in the ornament jackpot symbol command area of the RAM 504 (1407).

  The decorative symbol number is determined based on the stop symbol determined in the process of step 1002 or the process of step 1005.

  The game control device 500 executes a conditional device operation start process (1409) and returns to the special figure game process. The condition device operation start process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

    On the other hand, if it is determined in the processing of step 1406 that the special figure variation display game being executed does not generate the special game state, if the game state is the short-time operation state, the time reduction indicating the number of times the short-time operation state is continued The fluctuation count is updated, and when the updated time reduction fluctuation count becomes zero, the short-time operation state is terminated.

  Specifically, first, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the gaming state is in the short-time operation state (during the change time reduction function operation) (1411).

  If it is determined in step 1411 that the gaming state is in the short-time operation state, the gaming control device 500 determines whether or not the gaming state is a probability change state (high probability state) (1412).

  When it is determined in the process of step 1412 that the gaming state is not a probable change state, the game control device 500 updates by decrementing the time shortening variation number (1413), and is the updated time shortening variation number zero? It is determined whether or not (1414).

  If it is determined in the process of step 1414 that the number of time-change fluctuations is zero, the game control device 500 sets a variable time reduction function operation end command in order to end the time-saving operation state (1415).

  Next, the game control device 500 sets the variable time shortening function operation end command set in the process of step 1415 in the RAM 504 to transmit to the effect control device 550 (1416), and the variable time shortening function operation is performed. At the end, the special figure normal processing setting table is set (1417), and the process returns to the special figure game.

  The special figure normal process setting table at the end of the operation of the variable time shortening function includes a setting for ending the extension of the open time of the normal power in addition to the setting of “0” which is the game process number of the special figure normal process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 1411 that the gaming state is not the short-time operation state, if it is determined in step 1412 that the gaming state is in a probabilistic state, or if the processing in step 1414 is zero, the number of time reduction fluctuations is zero. If it is determined that it is not, a special figure normal process setting table is set in order to execute the special figure normal process (1418), and the process returns to the special figure game process.

  In the special figure ordinary process setting table, “0” which is the game process number of the special figure ordinary process is set.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the condition device operation start process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the game control device 500 causes the display device 53 to execute the continuous notice by the continuous notice start command set by the process of step 816 shown in FIG. 8 or the continuous notice start command set by the process of step 914 shown in FIG. Whether or not is performed is determined (1501).

  If it is determined in the processing of step 1501 that the continuous notice is not performed on the display device 53, the processing proceeds to step 1505.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of step 1501 that the display device 53 has a continuous notice, the operation of the condition device starts, so the continuous notice must be terminated. A continuous notice end command is set (1502). Then, the game control device 500 sets the continuous notice end command set in the process of step 1502 in the RAM 504 in order to transmit it to the effect control device 550 (1503).

  Then, the game control device 500 notifies the player of the number of continuous operations determined in the process of step 1002 or the process of step 1005, and the first special figure display 38 and the second special figure display shown in FIG. The output pointer of the LED of the device 39 is set (1504).

  Next, the game control device 500 sets a probability information command corresponding to the stop symbol (1505). The probability information command is a command indicating whether or not to change to the probable change state after the special gaming state is finished.

  The game control device 500 uses the fanfare sound corresponding to the stop symbol from the fanfare sound registered in the first special figure fanfare setting table or the second special figure fanfare setting table at the address acquired in the process of step 1403 or the process of step 1405. A sound is selected, and a fanfare command indicating the selected fanfare sound is set (1506).

  The game control device 500 determines the time for which fanfare sound output is continued (fanfare time) based on the winning opening opening time determined in step 1002 or step 1005 and sets the determined fanfare time. (1507).

  Specifically, the grand prize opening time is either 25000 ms or 800 ms, and the fanfare time when the grand prize opening time is 25000 ms is, for example, 9000 ms, and the grand prize opening time is 800 ms. For example, the fanfare time of 4800 ms is set to be shorter than the fanfare time when the special winning opening opening time is short.

  The game control device 500 sets the probability variation information command, the fanfare command, and the fanfare time set in the processing of steps 1505 to 1507 in the RAM 504 in order to transmit to the effect control device 550 (1508).

  Next, in order to transmit the number of times of opening of the big prize opening to a game hall management device (not shown) that is connected to the gaming machine 1 and collects various game data of the gaming machine 1 (the number of winnings at the start opening, the number of special gaming states, etc.) Then, an external information output signal is set (1509), the condition device operation start process is terminated, and the process returns to the special figure display process.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the fanfare / interval processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the game control device 500 increments the number of continuous operations indicating the number of times that the big prize opening has been opened for the big prize opening time (1601).

  Next, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the big winning opening opening time determination flag is zero in order to determine whether or not the big winning opening opening time determination flag is 800 ms (1602).

  If it is determined in step 1602 that the big prize opening opening determination flag is zero, that is, if it is determined that the big opening opening time is 800 ms, the second big opening opening time (800 ms) is set. Set (1603), the process proceeds to step 1609.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of step 1602 that the big winning opening opening determination flag is not zero, that is, when it is determined that the big winning opening is 25000 ms, the game control device 500 displays the display device 53 on the display 53. A round command for displaying the number of continuous operations is set (1604).

  Then, the game control device 500 sets the round command set in step 1604 in the RAM 504 in order to transmit it to the effect control device 550 (1605).

  Next, the game control device 500 sets a decorative jackpot symbol command indicating a symbol displayed on the display device 53 during the special gaming state (1606).

  Then, the game control device 500 sets the ornament jackpot symbol command set in step 1606 in the RAM 504 in order to transmit it to the effect control device 550 (1607).

  Next, the game control device 500 sets the first grand prize opening opening time (25000 ms) (1608).

  Then, the game control device 500 sets the large winning opening opening time set in the processing of step 1603 or the processing of step 1608 in the game processing timer (1609), and executes the large winning opening releasing process. The winning opening opening process setting table is set (1610), and the process returns to the special figure game process.

  In the big prize opening opening process setting table, “6” which is the game process number of the big prize opening opening process is set.

  Since the game processing timer is set to the big prize opening time in the processing of step 1609, no other processing is executed in the special game processing until the game processing timer expires, and the game processing timer expires. Then, the special winning opening is being opened.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the big prize opening opening process of the first embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the special winning opening opening time determination flag is zero (1701).

  If it is determined in the process of step 1701 that the big prize opening release time determination flag is zero, that is, if the big prize opening release time is determined to be 800 ms, the game control device 500 performs the process in step 1710. move on.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 1701 that the big prize opening release time determination flag is not zero, that is, if it is determined that the big prize opening opening time is 25000 ms, the game control device 500 performs the process in step 1609. It is determined whether or not the round in which the game processing timer set in step up time is the last round (1702).

  Specifically, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the number of continuous operations incremented in the process of step 1601 is a predetermined value. The predetermined value in this case is the number of continuous operations (16 times or 2 times) determined in the process of step 1002 or the process of step 1005.

  If the round in which the game processing timer set in the processing of step 1609 has timed up is the final round, the special control state has ended when it is determined in the processing of step 1702, so that the game control device 500 has the special gaming state. It is determined whether or not the gaming state after the end becomes a probable change state (1703).

  If it is determined in the processing of step 1703 that the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state does not change into a probable change state, an ending command at the low probability is set (1704), and the processing proceeds to step 1707.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the processing of step 1703 that the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state is in the probability changing state, the game control device 500 notifies that the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state is in the probability changing state. Then, an ending command at the time of high probability is set (1705), and the process proceeds to step 1707.

  On the other hand, if the round in which the game processing timer set in the processing of step 1609 has timed up is not the final round, if it is determined in the processing of step 1702, the special gaming state is not ended and the time for opening the big prize opening is up. An interval command indicating that it is an interval period indicating that it has been set is set (1706).

  Next, the game control device 500 sets the command set in steps 1704 to 1706 in the RAM 504 in order to transmit the command to the effect control device 550 (1707).

  Then, the game control device 500 sets an ornamental jackpot symbol command indicating a symbol displayed on the display device 53 at the time of ending or interval (1708), and the ornamental jackpot symbol command set in the processing of step 1708 In order to transmit to 550, it sets to RAM504 (1709).

  Next, the game control device 500 sets a big winning opening remaining ball processing setting table in order to execute the big winning opening remaining ball processing (1710), and returns to the special figure game processing.

  In the big winning opening remaining ball processing setting table, “7” which is a game processing number of the big winning mouth remaining ball processing is set.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the big winning opening remaining ball process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the game control device 500 sets a fanfare / interval processing setting table (1801).

  In the fanfare / interval process setting table, “5” which is the game process number of the fanfare / interval process is set.

  Next, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the current round is the final round (1802). Since the specific determination method is the same as the processing in step 1702, description thereof will be omitted.

  If it is determined in step 1802 that the current round is not the final round, the process returns to the special figure game process. That is, if it is determined in step 1802 that the current round is not the final round, the game control device 500 executes a fanfare / interval process in order to start the next round. In this case, since the game process number is set to “5” in the process of step 1801, the game control apparatus 500 executes the fanfare / interval process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of step 1802 that the current round is the final round, the special game state ends, so that the game ball that has won the big winning opening stays in the special variable winning device 42, An ending time for preventing the game ball staying in the special variable prize-winning device 42 after the opening / closing door 42a is closed being detected by the count SW 42d and determining that the game ball has been illegally won at the big prize opening. Is set by the processing of steps 1803-1806.

  Specifically, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the special winning opening opening time determination flag is zero (1803).

  If it is determined that the big prize opening time determination flag is not zero, that is, if the big prize opening time is 25000 ms, the game control device 500 sets the first ending time (for example, 14000 ms) (1804). The process proceeds to step 1806.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the special winning opening opening time determination flag is zero, that is, when it is determined that the special winning opening opening time determination flag is zero, the second ending time (for example, 4000 ms) is set. (1805), the process proceeds to step 1806.

  Note that the first ending time is set to be longer than the second ending time. This is because the number of game balls staying in the special variable winning device 42 when the large winning opening is long is larger than the number of game balls staying in the special variable winning device 42 when the large winning opening is short. This is because there is a high possibility.

  Next, the game control device 500 sets the first ending time set in the processing of step 1804 or the second ending time set in the processing of step 1805 in the game processing timer (1806).

  Then, the game control device 500 sets a jackpot end process setting table in order to execute the jackpot end process (1807), and returns to the special game process.

  In the jackpot end process setting table, “8” which is a game process number of the jackpot end process is set.

  It should be noted that since the special figure variation control process, which is the process of step 716 shown in FIG. 7, is repeatedly executed until the set game process timer expires in the process of step 1806, the count SW 42d is set during the ending time. Even if the game ball is detected after the open / close door 42a closes the special winning opening, it is not determined to be illegal.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart of jackpot end processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the game control device 500 sets a probability information command (1901). Then, the game control device 500 sets the probability information command set in the process of step 1901 in the RAM 504 in order to transmit to the effect control device 550 (1902).

  Next, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the probability information command set in the process of step 1901 indicates that the probability change state is entered after the special game state is ended (1903).

  If the probability information command set in the process of step 1901 indicates that the probability change state is entered after the end of the special game state, the game control device 500 determines that the probability change state is In order to execute the special figure normal process in this case, the special figure normal process setting table for high probability is set (1904), and the process returns to the special figure game process.

  In the special figure normal process setting table for high probability, “0”, which is the game process number of the special figure normal process, is set.

On the other hand, if the probability information command set in the process of step 1901 does not indicate that the probability change state is to be entered after the special gaming state ends, the game control device 500 determines that the probability change state is determined in the process of step 1903. In order to execute the special figure normal process in the case of not becoming, a special figure normal process setting table for low probability is set (1905), and the process returns to the special figure game process.
In the special figure normal process setting table for low probability, “0”, which is the game process number of the special figure normal process, is set.

  Note that the difference between the high probability special figure normal process setting table and the low probability special figure normal process setting table generates a special gaming state used in the process of step 1002 or the process of step 1005 shown in FIG. This is information for setting the number of predetermined values.

  The number of the predetermined value that generates the special game state used in the special figure normal processing when the probability change state is reached The number of the predetermined value that generates the special game state used in the special figure normal processing when the probability change state does not occur Bigger than.

  In the first embodiment, the game control device 500 determines whether or not to generate a continuous notice only when the game state is the specific game state, so the load on the game control device 500 is reduced. However, continuous notice can be executed.

(Second Embodiment)
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the first embodiment, the game control device 500 performs a determination as to whether or not to generate a continuous notice in addition to the normal game control, so that the game control device 500 is loaded. In the second embodiment, the production control device 550 further determines the load on the game control device 500 by executing a determination as to whether or not to generate a continuous notice.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the second start port switch monitoring process according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In addition, the same process as the 2nd start-port switch monitoring process shown in FIG. 8 of 1st Embodiment gives the same number, and abbreviate | omits description.

  After execution of the process of step 809, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step 807 is a predetermined value for generating a special game state (813).

  If it is determined in step 813 that the jackpot random number acquired in step 807 is not a predetermined value for generating a special game state, the game control device 500 corresponds to the current second special figure start memory number. The continuous notice effect command distribution table 2300 is acquired (2001).

  Note that the continuous notice effect command distribution table 2300 corresponds to the current first start memory number or the second start memory number based on the variation pattern random number acquired in the process of step 809 or the process of step 907. FIG. 10 is a table for determining a distribution ratio for assigning a production mode to any one of “no reach”, “normal reach”, “SP1 reach”, and “SP2 reach”. Details of the continuous notice effect command distribution table 2300 will be described with reference to FIG.

  Then, the game control device 500 refers to the continuous notice effect command distribution table 2300 corresponding to the current second start memorized number acquired in the process of step 2001, and uses the variation pattern random number acquired in the process of step 809. A corresponding continuous notice effect command is acquired (2002). The continuous notice effect command includes information for determining whether or not the effect control device 550 executes the continuous notice effect in the second start memory of the game ball detected in the process of step 803. Specifically, the continuous notice effect command includes information indicating whether or not a special gaming state occurs in the second start memory, and information indicating a variation display mode in the second start memory.

  The game control device 500 obtains the stop mode pattern command 0 indicating that the second special figure variation display game is “out of” from the stop mode pattern command table 2500 shown in FIG. 25 (2003), and the processing of step 2006 Proceed to

  On the other hand, when the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step 807 is a predetermined value that generates a special game state, the game control device 500 indicates that it is a “jackpot” when it is determined in the process of step 813. The continuous notice effect command 4 is acquired (2004).

  And the game control apparatus 500 acquires the stop mode pattern command corresponding to the 2nd big hit symbol random number acquired by the process of step 808 from the stop mode pattern command distribution table 2400 shown in FIG. 24 (2005), and step The process proceeds to 2006.

  Next, the game control device 500 sets the continuous notice effect command acquired in step 2002 or step 2004 in the RAM 504 in order to transmit to the effect control device 550 (2006).

  Next, the game control device 500 sets the stop mode pattern command acquired in the process of step 2003 or the process of step 2005 in the RAM 504 in order to transmit to the effect control device 550 (2007), and the process of step 817 To return to the special figure game process.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the first start port switch monitoring process according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In addition, the same process as the 1st start-port switch monitoring process shown in FIG. 9 of 1st Embodiment gives the same number, and abbreviate | omits description.

  If it is determined in step 911 that the jackpot random number acquired in step 905 is not a predetermined value that generates a special gaming state, the game control device 500 continues the sequence corresponding to the current first start memory number. The notice effect command distribution table 2300 is acquired (2101).

  Then, the game control device 500 refers to the continuous notice effect command distribution table 2300 corresponding to the current first start memorized number acquired in the process of Step 2101, and uses the variation pattern random number acquired in the process of Step 907. A corresponding continuous notice effect command is acquired (2102).

  The game control device 500 acquires a stop mode pattern command 0 indicating that the first special figure variation display game is “out of” from the stop mode pattern command table 2500 shown in FIG. 25 (2103), and the process of step 2106 Proceed to

  On the other hand, when the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step 905 is a predetermined value for generating a special gaming state, the game control device 500 indicates that it is a “jackpot” when determined in the process of step 911. The continuous notice effect command 4 is acquired (2104).

  And the game control apparatus 500 acquires the stop mode pattern command corresponding to the 1st big hit symbol random number acquired by the process of step 906 from the stop mode pattern command distribution table 2400 shown in FIG. 24 (2105), and step The process proceeds to 2106.

  Next, the game control device 500 sets the continuous notice effect command acquired in the process of step 2102 or the process of step 2104 in the RAM 504 in order to transmit it to the effect control device 550 (2106).

  Next, the game control device 500 sets the stop mode pattern command acquired in the process of step 2103 or the process of step 2105 in the RAM 504 in order to transmit to the effect control device 550 (2107), and the process of step 915 To return to the special figure game process.

  FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram of a continuous notice effect command table 2200 according to the second embodiment of this invention.

  In the continuous notice effect command command 2200, continuous notice effect commands 1 to 4 are registered. The continuous notice effect command acquired in the process of step 2002 or 2102 is a continuous notice effect command registered in the continuous notice effect command table 2200.

  The continuous notice effect command table 2200 includes a name 2201, MODE 2202, ACTION 2203, and contents 2204.

  In the name 2201, a unique name of the continuous notice effect command is registered. Specifically, continuous notice effect commands 0 to 4 are registered in the name 2201.

  In MODE 2202, “A3H”, which is a command registered in the MODE portion of the continuous notice effect command, is registered.

  In ACTION 2203, “01H”, “02H”, “03H”, and “04H”, which are commands registered in the ACTION section of the continuous notice effect command, are registered.

  In the content 2204, the content indicated by each continuous notice effect command is registered.

  Specifically, in the entry content 2204 of the continuous notice effect command 1, information indicating that the start memory is “out of” and the variation display pattern is “normal reach or less” is registered.

  “Normal reach or less” means “normal reach” or “no reach”.

  “No reach”, “Normal reach”, “SP1 reach”, and “SP2 reach” are prepared in advance as the change display modes in the first special figure change display game and the second special figure change display game.

  “No reach” is the shortest variation display time from the start of the variable display of multiple identification information to the stop of all identification information. The fluctuation display time of “normal reach” is the variation of “no reach”. The next shortest display time. In addition, the fluctuation display time of “SP2 reach” is the longest, and the fluctuation display time of “SP1 reach” is next to the fluctuation display time of “SP2 reach”.

  “No reach” has the lowest probability of occurrence of a special gaming state from the viewpoint of the player (that is, the reliability for the special gaming state), and the reliability of “normal reach” is the reliability of “no reach”. Next low. In addition, the reliability of “SP2 reach” is the highest, and the reliability of “SP1 reach” is the second highest after the reliability of “SP2 reach”.

  In “Normal reach”, “SP1 reach”, and “SP2 reach”, when one identification information is variably displayed and the other identification information is stopped, the stopped identification information is specially displayed. The game state is stopped in such a manner that the game state can be generated.

  In the entry content 2204 of the continuous notice effect command 2 is registered information indicating that the start-up memory is “out of” and the variable display pattern is “SP1 reach”.

  In the entry content 2204 of the continuous notice effect command 3, information indicating that the start memory is “out of” and the variable display pattern is “SP2 reach” is registered.

  In the entry content 2204 of the continuous notice effect command 4, information indicating that the start memory is “big hit” is registered.

  The continuous notice effect command 4 includes the meaning that the reach always occurs at the same time as the start memory is “big hit”.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram of a continuous notice effect command distribution table 2300 according to the second embodiment of this invention.

  The continuous notice effect command distribution table 2300 includes three distribution tables 2301 to 2303 depending on the number of start memories.

  Specifically, the distribution table 2301 is a table acquired when the start memory number is 0 to 2, and the distribution table 2302 is a table acquired when the start memory number is 3. The distribution table 2303 is a table acquired when the start memory number is four.

  In the order from the distribution table 2301 to the distribution table 2302, the range of the variation pattern random numbers in which the variation display pattern becomes “no reach” and “normal reach” increases, and the variation display pattern becomes “SP1 reach” and “SP2 reach”. The range of fluctuation pattern random numbers becomes smaller.

  If there are many start-up memories, there is a high possibility that a variation display pattern with a short variation display time will be selected, and the special figure variation display game can be digested as soon as possible. It is possible to prevent the player from stopping the game ball.

  On the other hand, when the number of starting memories is small, there is a high possibility that a variable display pattern having a long variable display time is selected, and the special-figure variable display game can be prolonged, so that the interest of the game is improved.

  The range 2311 is a range of fluctuation pattern random numbers in which “no reach” or “normal reach” is uncertain depending on the current start memory number, and the range 2312 is “normal reach” depending on the current start memory number. It is the range of the random number of the fluctuation pattern that is uncertain whether “SP1 reach” or “SP1 reach”, and the range 2313 is uncertain whether it becomes “SP1 reach” or “SP2 reach” depending on the current start memory number. The range of the random number of the fluctuation pattern.

  It should be noted that if the fluctuation pattern random number acquired in the process of step 2002 and the process of step 2102 is within the range of this uncertain fluctuation pattern random number, the continuous notice effect command is not acquired. For this reason, when the variation pattern random number is in the range of the uncertain variation pattern random number, the game control device 500 does not transmit the continuous notice effect command to the effect control device 550.

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram of the stop mode pattern command distribution table 2400 at the time of big hit according to the second embodiment of this invention.

  The jackpot stop pattern pattern command distribution table 2400 includes a jackpot symbol random number determination value 2401 and determination contents 2402 based on the jackpot symbol random number.

  The determination content 2402 based on the jackpot symbol random number further includes a stop mode pattern command 2403, a probability variation flag 2404, continuous operation number upper limit value data 2405, and a big prize opening release data 2406.

  In the jackpot symbol random number determination value 2401, the second jackpot symbol random number acquired by the processing of step 808 and the first jackpot symbol random number acquired by the processing of step 906 within the range allocated to each stop mode pattern command are registered. The Hereinafter, the first jackpot symbol random number and the second jackpot symbol random number are referred to as a jackpot symbol random number.

  Stop mode pattern commands 1 to 5 are registered in the stop mode pattern command 2403.

  Registered in the probability variation flag 2404 is whether or not the probability change state is entered after the special gaming state is completed, and the number of times the time reduction state continues when the time reduction state is established.

  In the continuous operation number upper limit data 2405, the number of rounds in which the open / close door 42a of the special variable prize-winning device 42 is opened for the time of the big prize opening is registered in the special gaming state.

  In the special prize opening data 2406, the time during which the open / close door 42a opens the special prize opening is registered.

  Specifically, when the jackpot symbol random number is “1” to “9”, “stop mode pattern command 1” is selected. The information registered in the probability variation flag 2404 included in the entry of “stop mode pattern command 1” indicates that the time reduction state is continued 50 times without entering the probability variation state. In addition, information indicating that the number of rounds is 16 is registered in the continuous operation number upper limit data 2405, and the special winning opening release data 2406 indicates that the opening time of the special winning opening is 2500 ms. Information is registered.

  When the jackpot symbol random number is “10” to “19”, “stop mode pattern command 2” is selected. The information registered in the probability variation flag 2404 included in the entry of “stop mode pattern command 2” indicates that the time reduction state is continued 20 times without entering the probability variation state. In addition, information indicating that the number of rounds is 16 is registered in the continuous operation number upper limit data 2405, and the special prize opening release data 2406 indicates that the special prize opening time is 25000 ms. Information is registered.

  When the big hit symbol random number is “20” to “29”, “stop mode pattern command 3” is selected. The information registered in the probability variation flag 2404 included in the “stop mode pattern command 3” entry indicates that the time-saving state continues until the next special gaming state occurs. In addition, information indicating that the number of rounds is 16 is registered in the continuous operation number upper limit data 2405, and the special prize opening release data 2406 indicates that the special prize opening time is 25000 ms. Information is registered.

  When the big hit symbol random number is “30” to “39”, “stop mode pattern command 4” is selected. The information registered in the probability variation flag 2404 included in the entry of “stop mode pattern command 4” indicates that the short-time state continues until the special figure variation display game is executed four times. In addition, information indicating that the number of rounds is 16 is registered in the continuous operation number upper limit data 2405, and the special prize opening release data 2406 indicates that the special prize opening time is 25000 ms. Information is registered.

  When the jackpot symbol random number is “40” to “49”, “stop mode pattern command 5” is selected. The information registered in the probability variation flag 2404 included in the “stop mode pattern command 5” entry indicates that the time-saving state continues until the next special gaming state occurs. In addition, information indicating that the number of rounds is 2 is registered in the continuous operation number upper limit data 2405, and the winning opening opening data 2406 indicates that the opening time of the winning opening is 800 ms. Information is registered.

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram of a stop mode pattern command table 2500 according to the second embodiment of this invention.

  The stop mode pattern command table 2500 includes a special figure type 2501, a command name 2502, a MODE 2503, an ACTION 2504, and contents 2505.

  In the special figure type 2501, information indicating whether the stop mode pattern command is the decoration first special figure fluctuation display game or the decoration second special figure fluctuation display game is registered.

  In the command name 2502, stop mode pattern commands 0 to 5 are registered. In the MODE 2503, information included in the MODE part of each stop mode pattern command is registered. Note that the information included in the MODE part of the stop mode pattern command is “94H” in the case of the decorative first special figure variable display game, and “95H” in the case of the decorative second special figure variable display game. Therefore, the effect control device 550 determines whether the decoration special figure variation display game to be executed is the decoration first special figure variation display game or the decoration second special figure variation based on the information included in the MODE portion of the stop mode pattern. You can specify whether it is a display game.

  In the ACTION 2504, information included in the ACTION part of each stop mode pattern command is registered. In the content 2505, the content indicated by each stop mode pattern command is registered.

  The information registered in the content 2505 of the stop mode pattern command of the decoration first special figure variation display game is the same as the information registered in the content 2505 of the stop mode pattern command of the decoration second special figure variation display game. .

  In the content 2505 of the stop mode pattern command 0, information indicating “out” is registered.

  In the content 2505 of the stop mode pattern command 1, information indicating “big hit / 16R / normal / short time 50 times” is registered. Since the stop mode pattern command 1 is the same as the stop mode pattern command 1 shown in FIG. 24, “big hit” indicates that a special gaming state is generated, and “16R” indicates that the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 16 times. “Normal” indicates that the state of probability change is not achieved, and “50 times shorter” indicates that the time shorter state is continued 50 times.

  In the content 2505 of the stop mode pattern command 2, information indicating “big hit / 16R / normal / 20 times shorter” is registered. Since the stop mode pattern command 1 is the same as the stop mode pattern command 2 shown in FIG. 24, “big hit” indicates that a special gaming state occurs, and “16R” indicates that the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 16 times. “Normal” indicates that the state of probability change is not established, and “50 times shorter” indicates that the time shorter state is continued 20 times.

  In the content 2505 of the stop mode pattern command 3, information indicating “big hit / 16R / probability / time reduction 50 times” is registered. Since the stop mode pattern command 3 is the same as the stop mode pattern command 3 shown in FIG. 24, “big hit” indicates that a special gaming state occurs, and “16R” indicates that the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 16 times. “Probability change” indicates that the probability change state is reached, and “Time reduction next time” indicates that the time reduction state is continued until the next special gaming state occurs.

  In the content 2505 of the stop mode pattern command 4, information indicating “big hit / 16R / probability change / time reduction 4 times” is registered. Since the stop mode pattern command 4 is the same as the stop mode pattern command 4 shown in FIG. 24, “big hit” indicates that a special gaming state occurs, and “16R” indicates that the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 16 times. “Probability change” indicates that the probability change state is reached, and “Time reduction 4 times” indicates that the time reduction state is continued 4 times.

  In the content 2505 of the stop mode pattern command 5, information indicating “big hit, 2R, probability change, time saving” is registered. Since the stop mode pattern command 5 is the same as the stop mode pattern command 5 shown in FIG. 24, “big hit” indicates that a special gaming state occurs, and “2R” indicates that the number of rounds in the special gaming state is two times. “Probability change” indicates that the probability change state is reached, and “Time reduction next time” indicates that the time reduction state is continued until the next special gaming state occurs.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the continuous notice setting process executed by the effect control device 550 of the second embodiment of the present invention. Note that the continuous notice setting process is executed at predetermined time intervals by the effect control device 550.

  First, the game control device 500 determines whether or not a continuous notice effect command has been received from the game control device 500 (2601).

  When it is determined in step 2601 that the continuous notice effect command has not been received from the game control device 500, the effect control device 550 ends the continuous notice setting process because the continuous notice effect is not executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 2601 that the continuous notice effect command has been received from the game control device 500, the effect control device 550 determines whether or not the display device 53 is executing the continuous notice effect ( 2602).

  If it is determined in step 2602 that the display device 53 is executing the continuous notice effect, the continuous notice setting process is terminated because a new continuous notice effect cannot be executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 2602 that the display device 53 does not execute the continuous notice effect, the effect control device 550 refers to the continuous notice effect command before receiving the continuous notice effect command. Before receiving the continuous notice effect command, it is determined whether or not the start memories of the continuous notice effect commands received are all “lost” (2603).

  If it is determined in step 2603 that all of the start-up memories of the continuous notice effect command received before receiving the continuous notice effect command are not “out of”, it is received before the continuous notice effect command is received. Since “big hit” is included in the start memory of the continuous notice effect command, it is not necessary to set whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect for the start memory of the continuous notice effect command. The setting process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the processing of step 2603 that all of the start-up memories of the continuous notice effect commands received before receiving the continuous notice effect command are “out of”, the effect control device 550 causes the continuous notice effect to be displayed. Regarding the start memory of the production command, the process proceeds to step 2604 in order to set whether or not to execute the continuous announcement production for the continuous announcement production.

  Next, the effect control device 550 determines whether or not the start memory of the continuous notice effect command is “big hit” (2604).

  If it is determined in the processing of step 2604 that the start memory of the continuous notice effect command is “big hit”, the effect control device 550 refers to the stop mode pattern command received from the game control device 500 and performs the continuous notice. The number of continuous actuations of the door 42a in the special game state generated by the start memory of the production command is acquired (2605).

  Next, the production control device 550 determines whether or not the number of continuous operations acquired in the process of Step 2605 is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (2606).

  In the present embodiment, since the number of continuous operations can be set to 16 times or 2 times, the predetermined value is set to “3”.

  If the number of continuous operations acquired in the process of step 2605 is smaller than a predetermined value, the production control device 550 performs a continuous notice when the determination in the process of step 2606 is made, that is, when the number of continuous operations is two. The continuous notice setting process is terminated without generating it.

  On the other hand, when the number of continuous operations acquired in the process of step 2605 is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, when it is determined in the process of step 2606, that is, when the number of continuous operations is 16, the effect control device 550 A continuous notice determination random number is acquired (2607).

  Next, the production control device 550 refers to the jackpot continuous notice allocation table in which a predetermined value for generating a continuous notice when a special gaming state occurs is registered, and the continuous notice obtained in the processing of step 2607 is obtained. It is determined whether or not the determined random number is the predetermined value. Then, when the continuous notice determination random number acquired in the processing of step 2607 is the predetermined value, the effect control device 550 determines to generate the continuous notice (2608).

  Then, the effect control device 550 sets a value indicating that a special gaming state occurs in the start-up memory as a big hit flag in the RAM 553 (2609), and proceeds to the processing of step 2614.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 2604 that the start memory of the continuous notice effect command is “big hit”, the effect control device 550 refers to the continuous notice effect command received from the game control device 500, It is determined whether the start memory generates “SP1 reach” or “SP2 reach” (2610).

  If it is determined in step 2610 that the start memory does not generate “SP1 reach” or “SP2 reach”, that is, if the start memory generates “no reach” or “normal reach”, the effect control is performed. The device 550 ends the continuous notice setting process without generating the continuous notice.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of step 2610 that the start memory does not generate “SP1 reach” or “SP2 reach”, a continuous notice determination random number is acquired (2611).

  Next, the production control device 550 refers to the continuation notice distribution table for losing in which a predetermined value for generating a continuous notice when the special gaming state does not occur is registered, and the continuous notice obtained in the process of step 2611 is performed. It is determined whether or not the determined random number is the predetermined value. Then, when the continuous notice determination random number acquired in the process of step 2611 is the predetermined value, the effect control device 550 determines to generate a continuous notice (2612).

  Then, a value indicating that the special gaming state does not occur in the start-up memory is set as a big hit flag in the RAM 553 (2613), and the process proceeds to step 2614.

  Next, the effect control device 550 determines whether or not it has been determined to generate a continuous notice in the process of step 2608 or the process of step 2612 (2614).

  If it is determined in step 2614 that it is not determined in step 2608 or step 2612 to generate a continuous notice, the production control device 550 does not generate a continuous notice. Exit.

  If it is determined in step 2614 that it is determined in step 2608 or step 2612 that the continuous notice is to be generated, the effect control device 550 determines whether the start memory is the first start memory. Is determined (2615).

  If it is determined in step 2615 that the start memory is the first start memory, the production control device 550 sets the total number of the current first start memory number and the second start memory number as the number of continuous notice executions. Then (2616), the process proceeds to step 2618.

  Note that the continuous notice execution count set in the process of step 2616 is decremented when the first start memory number or the second start memory number is decremented. The first start memory number or the second start memory number is decremented when the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game by the first start memory or the second start memory is completed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 2615 that the start memory is not the first start memory, that is, if the start memory is the second start memory, the effect control device 550 determines the current second start memory number. Is set as the number of continuous notice executions (2617), and the process proceeds to step 2618.

  Note that the continuous notice execution count set in the process of step 2617 is decremented when the second start memory count is decremented.

  Next, the production control device 550 sets a continuous notice generation flag indicating that a continuous notice is generated in the RAM 553 (2618), and ends the continuous notice setting process.

  In step 2610, it is determined whether the start memory generates “SP1 reach” or “SP2 reach”. However, the start memory generates “normal reach”, “SP1 reach”, or “SP2 reach”. In other words, it may be determined whether or not reach occurs.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart of continuous notice stop processing according to the second embodiment of this invention.

  The continuous notice stop process is a process for stopping the continuous notice when the gaming state satisfies the condition for stopping (ending) the continuous notice.

  First, the effect control device 550 determines whether continuous notice is occurring (2701). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice generation flag is set in the RAM 553.

  If it is determined in step 2701 that no continuous notice has occurred, the continuous notice stop process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 2701 that the continuous notice is being generated, the effect control device 550 determines whether or not the continuous notice execution count is zero (2702).

  If it is determined in step 2702 that the number of continuous notice executions is zero, the game control device 500 clears the continuous notice occurrence flag to stop the continuous notice (2704). Since the special gaming state has occurred, the effect control device 550 sets a value indicating that it is out of the big hit flag (2705), and ends the continuous notice stop processing.

  If it is determined in step 2702 that the continuous notice execution count is not zero, the effect control device 550 determines whether or not a fanfare command has been received from the game control device 500 (2703).

  If it is determined in step 2703 that a fanfare command has been received from the game control apparatus 500, a special game state occurs, and the game control apparatus 500 proceeds to the process in step 2704.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 2703 that the fanfare command has not been received from the game control device 500, the number of continuous notice executions is not zero and the fanfare command has not been received, so that the special gaming state is not yet received. Since it has not occurred, the continuous notice stop processing is terminated.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the monitoring process during continuous notice according to the second embodiment of this invention.

  In the monitoring process during continuous notice, when a continuous notice based on the first start memory is generated, a game ball is won at the second start port, and a special game state is generated by the first start memory that generated the continuous notice. This is a process of incrementing the number of continuous notice executions.

  First, the effect control device 550 determines whether a continuous notice has occurred (2801).

  If it is determined in step 2801 that the continuous notice has not occurred, the continuous notice process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 2801 that the continuous notice is generated, it is determined whether the continuous notice is a continuous notice generated based on the first start memory (2802).

  If it is determined in step 2802 that the continuous notice is not a continuous notice generated based on the first start memory, that is, if the continuous notice is a continuous notice generated based on the second start memory, the continuous notice is in progress. Even if a game ball wins at the second starting port, the second special figure variation display game based on this win is not executed in preference to the continuous notice being executed, and thus the continuous notice monitoring process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of step 2802 that the continuous notice is a continuous notice generated based on the first start memory, if a game ball wins at the second start port during the continuous notice, the winning is determined. The second special figure variation display game based on this is executed in preference to the continuous notice in progress. Here, if the first start memory that triggered the execution of the continuous notice causes a special gaming state, the continuous notice must be executed even after the second special figure variation display game that is preferentially executed. Therefore, it is necessary to increment the continuous notice execution count.

  Therefore, if it is determined in step 2802 that the continuous notice is a continuous notice generated based on the first start memory, the effect control device 550 determines whether the game ball has won the second start opening. In order to determine whether or not, a determination is made as to whether or not a decorative second special figure hold number command has been received from the game control device 500 (2803).

  If it is determined in the process of step 2803 that the decoration second special figure hold number command has not been received from the game control device 500, the game ball has not won the second starting port during the continuous notice, Since there is no need to increment the continuous notice, the monitoring process during the continuous notice ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of step 2803 that the decorative second figure reservation number command has been received from the game control device 500, the game ball won at the second starting port during the continuous notice, so In order to determine whether or not the first start memory that has generated the advance notice causes a special gaming state, it is determined whether or not a value indicating that the special gaming state occurs is set in the jackpot flag (2804). ).

  If it is determined in step 2804 that a value indicating that a special gaming state occurs is set in the jackpot flag, the number of times of continuous notice is increased by the amount corresponding to the second special figure variable display game. Since the continuous notice is also executed in the first special figure variation display game by the first start memory that has generated the continuous notice, the continuous notice execution count is incremented (2805), and the continuous notice monitoring process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step 2804 that a value indicating that a special gaming state is to be generated is not set in the jackpot flag, the first special figure variation display game by the first start memory that has generated the continuous advance notice is continuous. Since the advance notice need not be executed, the continuous advance notice monitoring process is terminated without incrementing the continuous notice execution count.

  As a result, the continuous advance notice is started by the first start memory for generating the special gaming state, and when the game ball is won at the second start port during the execution of the continuous advance notice, the preferential execution is executed during the continuous advance notice. The continuous special notice can be executed until the special gaming state by the first start memory that triggered the execution of the continuous notice occurs.

  FIG. 29 is a timing chart for explaining the transition of the gaming state according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 of FIG. 29 will be described using the table shown in FIG.

  Four first start memories (1) to (4) are stored in the first start storage area, which is an area in the RAM 504 where the first start memories are stored. (1) to (4) indicate the order stored in the first start storage area.

  Therefore, the first special figure variation display game is executed in order from the first start memory (1).

  The first start memories (1) to (4) are stored in the first start storage area including information indicating whether or not each first start memory generates a special gaming state.

  In this case, a special game state occurs in the first special figure variation display game based on the first start memory (4), and a special game occurs in the first special figure variation display game based on the first start memories (1) to (3). The state does not occur.

  The effect symbol memory display indicates a display mode displayed on the first start memory number display section of the display device 53.

  Only the second start memory (1) is stored in the second start memory area, and no special game state is generated in the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory (1).

  Next, the transition of the gaming state will be described using the timing chart shown in FIG.

  First, a game ball wins the first start winning opening 45, and the first start memory (1) is stored in the first start storage area of the RAM 504.

  When the first start memory (1) is stored in the first start storage area, the display device 53 starts the variable display for the variable display time in the decorative first special figure variable display game.

  Next, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 45 during execution of the decoration first special figure variation display game by the first start memory (1), the game is stored as the first start memory (2). Then, when all the identification information is stopped in the decoration first special figure fluctuation display game by the first start memory (1) and the decoration first special figure fluctuation display game by the first start memory (1) is ended, the first The decoration first special figure fluctuation display game by the start memory (2) is started.

  The first start is performed between the end of the decoration first special figure change display game by the first start memory (1) and the start of the decoration first special figure change display game by the first start memory (2). A game ball wins the winning opening 45 and the first start memory (3) is stored.

  In addition, during the execution of the decoration first special figure variation display game by the first start memory (2), the game ball wins the first start winning opening 45, and the first start memory (4) is stored.

  Here, when the first start memory (4) is stored in the RAM 504, the game control device 500 transmits a continuous notice effect command to the effect control device 550, and the effect control device 550 performs the continuous notice setting shown in FIG. In the process, it is determined that a continuous notice is generated in the first start memory (4). For this reason, the production control device 550 sets a continuous notice occurrence flag.

  In this case, the decoration first special figure fluctuation display game with the first start memory number (2) is being executed, the decoration first special figure fluctuation display game with the first start memory (3), and the first start memory (4 ), The number of continuous notice executions is set to “2”.

  When the decoration first special figure variation display game by the first start memory (2) is finished, the decoration first special figure variation display game by the first start memory (3) is started. At the start of the decoration first special figure variation display game by the first start memory (3), since the continuous notice occurrence flag is set, the decoration first special figure variation display game by the first start memory (3) Performed with continuous notice. At this time, the continuous notice execution count is decremented to “1”.

  During the execution of the decoration first special figure variation display game by the first start memory (3), a game ball is won at the second start port, and the second start memory (1) is stored in the RAM 504.

  In this case, in the production control device 550, in the monitoring process during the continuous notice shown in FIG. 28, the start memory in which the continuous notice is generated is the first start memory, and the game ball has won the second start port. The number of notice executions is incremented, and the number of continuous notice executions is “2”.

  Since the decoration second special figure variation display game by the second start memory is executed in preference to the decoration first special figure fluctuation display game by the first start memory, the decoration first special by the first start memory (3) is executed. When the figure variation display game ends, the decoration second special figure variation display game by the second start memory (1) is executed without starting the decoration first special figure variation display game by the first start memory (4).

  The decorative second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory (1) is executed with the continuous notice because the continuous notice occurrence flag is set.

  When the decoration second special figure variation display game by the second start memory (1) is finished, the decoration first special figure variation display game by the first start memory (4) is executed with continuous notice. At this time, the continuous notice execution count is decremented to “1”.

  Since the first start memory (4) is a start memory for generating a special gaming state, when the decoration first special figure variation display game by the first start memory (4) is finished, the number of continuous notice executions is decremented to “0”. The continuous notice occurrence flag is canceled. When the decoration first special figure variation display game by the first start memory (4) is finished, the condition device is activated.

  FIG. 30 is a timing chart for explaining the transition of the gaming state according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 30, only the portions different from FIG. 29 will be described.

  In FIG. 29, the second start memory (1) is a start memory in which a special gaming state does not occur. In FIG. 30, the second start memory (1) is a start memory in which a special gaming state occurs.

  For this reason, when the decoration 2nd special figure fluctuation display game by the 2nd start memory ends, the special game state occurs, the condition device operates.

  In this case, although the number of continuous performance executions is “1”, the performance control device 550 receives the fanfare command from the game control device 500, and therefore cancels the continuous notice occurrence flag (see FIG. 27).

  That is, even if the number of continuous notice executions is added by the amount corresponding to the second special figure variable display game executed with priority during the continuous notice, the continuous notice is not executed when the condition device is activated.

  In the second embodiment, since the effect control device 550 determines whether or not to generate a continuous notice, the continuous notice can be executed while reducing the load on the game control device 500.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  The problem of the third embodiment will be described.

  In the second embodiment, when a game ball is won at the second starting port during the continuous notice and the priority second special figure fluctuation display game is executed, the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed with the continuous notice. However, if the first start memory that triggered the continuous notice does not cause a special gaming state, the number of continuous executions is not incremented. For this reason, in the case where the first start memory that triggered the continuous notice does not cause a special gaming state, the continuous notice is not actually executed once.

  Here, in the variable display game, when the identification information is stopped after reaching the reach state, the reliability of the special game state is set higher than when the identification information is stopped without reach. For this reason, the player has a strong expectation that the player may enter the special game state when the player enters the reach state. Therefore, if the continuous notice is given in the variable display game that reaches the reach state, the player's sense of expectation can be further enhanced.

  Even if a highly reliable reach occurs in the first special figure variation display game by the first start memory that triggered the continuous notice, if the continuous notice is not extended, the interest of the game will be reduced. .

  The third embodiment aims to execute the continuous notice for as long as possible while maintaining the reliability of the special gaming state.

  In the monitoring process during continuous notice in the third embodiment, the same process as the monitoring process during continuous notice in the second embodiment is given the same reference numeral, and the description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the monitoring process during continuous notice according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

  When it is determined in step 2804 that the value indicating that the special game state is generated is not set in the jackpot flag, the effect control device 550 receives the decoration second special figure hold number received in step 2804. It is determined whether or not a reach occurs in the decorative second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory triggered by the command (3101).

  If it is determined in the process of step 3101 that no reach will occur in the decorative second special figure variation display game, the process proceeds to step 2805 to increment the continuous notice execution count.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of step 3101 that a reach will occur in the decoration second special figure variation display game, the effect control device 550 receives the trigger of the decoration second special figure hold number command received in the process of step 2803. Whether the reach reliability of the decorative second special figure variation display game by the second start memory is equal to or higher than the reach reliability of the decorative first special figure variation display game by the first start memory that has generated the continuous notice It is determined (3102).

  The first start memory in which the reach reliability of the decoration second special figure variation display game by the second start memory triggered by the decoration second special figure hold number command received in the process of step 2803 has caused the continuous notice. If it is determined in step 3102 that it is equal to or higher than the reach reliability of the decoration first special figure variation display game by the above, the monitoring process during continuous notice is ended without incrementing the number of continuous notice executions.

  On the other hand, the reach reliability of the decoration second special figure variation display game by the second start memory triggered by the decoration second special figure hold number command received in the process of step 2803 is the first that has generated the continuous notice. If the reach reliability of the decoration first special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory is smaller than the reach reliability, the process proceeds to step 2805 to increment the number of continuous notice executions.

  Therefore, in the third embodiment, when a game ball wins the second start opening during the continuous notice and the second special figure variation display game that is prioritized is executed, the first start memory that triggers the continuous notice. Even if the special game state does not occur, the reach of the first start memory in which the first special figure variation display game has not yet been executed is more than the reach reliability of the second start memory. The number of executions is incremented.

  That is, the reach reliability of the first variation display game that is executed when the second special diagram variation display game that is preferentially executed passes through the reach state and is executed after the execution of the second special diagram variation display game. Is high, the number of continuous notice executions is incremented, so that the player can execute more special-figure display games that reach a reach state by the continuous notice, and a game that enhances the player's expectation can be achieved.

(Fourth embodiment)
A fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33. FIG.

  The subject of 4th Embodiment is demonstrated.

  There is a known gaming machine that does not output a normal display designation effect control command indicating that the game control device has returned to the normal state when the probability variation state that has been set is highly likely to win the jackpot. (See JP 2006-6739 A).

  Further, in the gaming machine that executes the first special figure variation display game when winning the first start opening and executes the second special figure variation display game when winning the second starting opening, either one of the special features is displayed. A gaming machine that preferentially executes a figure variation display game is known (see, for example, JP-A-2006-340932).

  The second starting port is provided with an open state in which the game ball can win and a closed state in which the game ball cannot win, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the second start port is opened. A gaming machine is known (see, for example, JP-A-2006-223417).

  Normally, a game machine is set to have a high probability of occurrence of a probable change state when a special game state occurs when it stops at an odd number of symbols (first symbol group), while it stops at an even number of symbols (second symbol group) Thus, the probability that the probability change state occurs when the special game state is set is set low.

  For this reason, when a player stops at an odd symbol and a special gaming state occurs, the player has an expectation for the occurrence of a probability variation state.

  However, if a special gaming state occurs after stopping at an odd number of symbols, and the probability variation state does not occur after the special gaming state ends, the player is disappointed by the expected amount.

  For this reason, in the fourth embodiment, even if a special gaming state occurs with a symbol that is likely to cause a probability variation state, and the probability variation state occurs, the player is not only discouraged, but the player It aims at providing the game machine which improves the interest of. In the fourth embodiment, the effect control device 550 determines a symbol to be stopped before starting the decoration first special diagram variation display game or the decoration second special diagram variation display game on the display device 53.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram of an effect symbol distribution table 3200 according to the fourth embodiment of this invention.

  The effect symbol allocation table 3200 is a high-probability effect symbol allocation in which the selection rate of the ornament symbol group in the case of determining the stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game based on the start memory in which the probability variation state occurs after the special game state ends is registered. Minute table 3201 and low probability effect symbol distribution table in which the selection rate of the decoration symbol group in the case of determining the stop symbol of the decoration special symbol variation display game by the start memory that does not generate the probability change state after the special gaming state ends is registered 3202 is included.

  The decorative symbol group includes a decorative symbol group 1 consisting of a symbol whose identification information is only an odd number, and a decorative symbol group 2 consisting of a symbol whose identification information is only an even number.

  When the high-probability effect design distribution table 3201 is selected, the probability that a stop symbol is selected from the decorative symbol group 1 is 60%, and the probability that a stop symbol is selected from the decorative symbol group 2 is 40%. .

  In addition, when the low-probability effect design distribution table 3202 is selected, the probability that the stop symbol is selected from the decorative symbol group 1 is 40%, and the probability that the stop symbol is selected from the decorative symbol group 2 is 60%. It is.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart of jackpot symbol selection processing according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

  The big hit symbol selection process is a decoration first special figure command or a decoration second special figure command (hereinafter collectively referred to as a decoration special figure command) set by the production control device 550 in the first half special figure variation start process shown in FIG. This is a process that is executed by the effect control device 550 at the received timing and selects a stop symbol in the decorative special figure variation display game based on the gaming state.

  First, the effect control device 550 determines whether or not the received special decoration drawing command indicates that a certain probability change state is to be generated (3301).

  When it is determined in step 3301 that the received decoration special figure command causes the probability variation state, the production control device 550 obtains the high probability production symbol distribution table 3201 from the production symbol distribution table 3200. (3302), the process proceeds to step 3305.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of step 3301 that the received decoration special figure command does not cause the probability variation state, the effect control device 550 generates the special game state in the second start memory. It is determined whether or not the memory exists (3303).

  If it is determined in step 3303 that there is no second start memory for generating a special gaming state in the second start memory, the effect control device 550 determines from the effect symbol distribution table 3200 that the low probability effect symbol allocation. The table 3202 is acquired (3304), and the process proceeds to step 3305.

  Next, the effect control device 550 acquires the random number for distribution, and based on the acquired distribution random number, the high-probability effect symbol distribution table 3201 acquired in the process of step 3302 or the step 3304 The decorative symbol group 1 or the decorative symbol group 2 is selected based on the allocation rate of the low probability effect symbol allocation table 3202 acquired in the processing (3305).

  Then, the production control device 550 acquires a stop symbol from the decorative symbol group 1 or the decorative symbol group 2 selected in the process of step 3305, sets the acquired stop symbol as a big hit symbol (3306), and hits the big hit symbol selection process. Exit.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 3303 that there is no second start memory for generating the special gaming state in the second start memory, the production control device 550 acquires the stop symbol from the decorative symbol group 1, The acquired stop symbol is set as a jackpot symbol (3307), and the jackpot symbol selection process is terminated.

  Therefore, the decorative symbol group 1 receives the decorative special symbol command and starts the execution. When the special change state occurs from the special game state resulting from the decorative special symbol variation display game, or the decorative special symbol starts the execution. This is selected when the decorative second special figure variable display game executed after the end of the variable display game generates a special game state.

  As a result, when the design of the identification information of the decorative design group 1 is stopped and the special game state is generated, the game is more effective than when the design of the identification information of the decorative design group 2 is stopped and the special game state is generated. Therefore, when the design of the identification information of the decorative design group 1 is stopped, the player's expectation can be increased.

(Fifth embodiment)
A fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The subject of 5th Embodiment is demonstrated.

  Normally, a game machine is set to have a high probability of occurrence of a probable change state when a special game state occurs when it stops at an odd number of symbols (first symbol group), while it stops at an even number of symbols (second symbol group) Thus, the probability that the probability change state occurs when the special game state is set is set low.

  When the player stops at an even number of symbols and a special gaming state occurs, the player thinks that the probability variation state does not occur and is disappointed.

  Therefore, in the fifth embodiment, even if a special game state occurs with a symbol with a low probability of occurrence of a probability change state, the player is expected to expect a variable display game to be executed in the future. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that improves the game performance.

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram of an effect symbol distribution table 3400 according to the fifth embodiment of this invention.

  The effect symbol allocation table 3400 is a high-probability effect symbol allocation in which the selection rate of the ornament symbol group is determined when determining the stop symbol of the ornament special symbol variation display game based on the start memory in which the probability variation state occurs after the special game state is finished. Minute table 3401, 50 times short-time effect symbol distribution table 3402 in which the selection rate of the decorative symbol group when determining the stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game in which the short-time state is repeated 50 times after the special gaming state is finished, Also included is a time-short 20 times effect symbol distribution table 3403 in which the selection rate of the decorative symbol group for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game in which the short-time state is repeated 20 times after the special game state is ended is registered.

  When the high probability production symbol distribution table 3401 is selected, the probability that a stop symbol is selected from the decorative symbol group 1 is 70%, and the probability that a stop symbol is selected from the decorative symbol group 2 is 30%. .

  When the 50-hour effect design distribution table 3402 is selected, the probability that a stop symbol is selected from the decorative symbol group 1 is 60%, and the probability that a stop symbol is selected from the decorative symbol group 2 is 40%. is there.

  When the time-saving 20-times design symbol distribution table 3403 is selected, the probability that the stop symbol is selected from the decorative symbol group 1 is 40%, and the probability that the stop symbol is selected from the decorative symbol group 2 is 60%. is there.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart of jackpot symbol selection processing according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

  Of the jackpot symbol selection process of the fifth embodiment, the same process as the jackpot symbol selection process of the fourth embodiment is assigned the same reference numeral, and the description thereof is omitted.

  If it is determined in step 3303 that there is no second start memory for generating the special game state in the second start memory, the effect control device 550 refers to the received special figure command, and displays the special game state. It is determined whether or not the short-time state is continued 50 times after the end (3501).

  When it is determined in the process of step 3501 that the short-time state is continued 50 times after the special gaming state is finished, the production control device 550 acquires the 50-hour production symbol distribution table 3402 from the production symbol distribution table 3400. (3502), the process proceeds to step 3305.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of step 3501 that the short time state is continued 20 times after the special gaming state is finished, the production control device 550 uses the production time symbol design distribution table 3403 from the production symbol distribution table 3400. (3503), and the process proceeds to Step 3305.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 3303 that the second start memory for generating the special game state exists in the second start memory, the effect control device 550 performs the second start memory for generating the special game state. It is determined whether or not a probability variation state occurs after the end of the special game state to be generated (3504).

  If it is determined in the process of step 3504 that the probability change state will occur after the special game state generated by the second start memory that generates the special game state, the process proceeds to step 3501.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 3504 that the probability change state does not occur after the special game state generated by the second start memory for generating the special game state, the effect control device 550 stops from the decorative symbol group 2 The symbol is acquired, the acquired stop symbol is set as a jackpot symbol (3505), and the jackpot symbol selection process is terminated.

  For this reason, in the fifth embodiment, even when the symbol of the identification information of the ornament symbol group 2 stops and the special game state occurs, the special game state is displayed in the ornament second special figure variation display game to be executed from now on. Therefore, even if the player is discouraged by stopping at the symbol of the identification information of the ornament symbol group 2 having a relatively low game value, the special game state is displayed in the ornament second special figure variation display game to be executed in the future. Is generated, which can surprise the player and improve the interest.

  In addition, the design of the identification information of the decorative design group 1 is stopped and a special gaming state is generated. After the special gaming state is finished, the design of the identification information of the decorative design group 2 is stopped and the special gaming state is set in several games. Even if it occurs, it can be prevented that the player feels disadvantaged.

  Next, a jackpot symbol selection process according to a modification of the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart of jackpot symbol selection processing according to a modification of the fifth embodiment of the present invention. Of the jackpot symbol selection processing of the modification of the fifth embodiment, the same processing as the jackpot symbol selection processing of the fifth embodiment is given the same reference numeral, and the description thereof is omitted.

  If it is determined in step 3504 that the probability variation state does not occur after the special game state generated by the second start memory for generating the special game state, the special game generated by the start memory of the received decoration special figure command It is determined whether or not the time-short state is continued 50 times after the end of the state and the time-short state is continued 50 times after the end of the special gaming state generated by the second start memory for generating the special gaming state (3601). ).

  In the process of step 3601, the special game state generated by the second start memory for generating the special game state in which the time-short state is continued 50 times after the special game state generated by the start memory of the received decoration special figure command is completed. If it is determined that the time-saving state continues 50 times after the state ends, the process proceeds to step 3505.

  On the other hand, in the process of step 3601, the time-short state is not continued 50 times after the end of the special game state generated by the start memory of the received decoration special figure command, or is generated by the second start memory that generates the special game state. If it is determined that the time-saving state is not continued 50 times after the special gaming state ends, the process proceeds to step 3501.

  In the modified example of the fifth embodiment, when the special game state is generated by stopping at the decorative symbol group 2, the player can notify that a short time state that is continued 50 times in the subsequent special-figure display game is generated. .

(Sixth embodiment)
A sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The subject of 6th Embodiment is demonstrated.

  Normally, a game machine is set to have a high probability of occurrence of a probable change state when a special game state occurs when it stops at an odd number of symbols (first symbol group), while it stops at an even number of symbols (second symbol group) Thus, the probability that the probability change state occurs when the special game state is set is set low.

  When the player stops at an even number of symbols and a special gaming state occurs, the player thinks that the probability variation state does not occur and is disappointed.

  For this reason, in the sixth embodiment, even when a special game state occurs with a symbol with a low probability of occurrence of a probability change state, the player is expected to expect a variable display game to be executed in the future. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that improves the game performance.

  The effect control device 550 of the sixth embodiment stores an effect symbol distribution table 3400 shown in FIG. 34 in the RAM 553.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart of jackpot selection processing according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. Of the jackpot symbol selection processing of the modification of the fifth embodiment, the same processing as the jackpot symbol selection processing (FIG. 35) of the fifth embodiment is given the same reference numeral, and the description thereof is omitted.

  If it is determined in step 3504 that the probability change state does not occur after the special game state generated by the second start memory, the game after the special game state ends generated by the start memory of the received decoration special figure command It is determined whether or not the value is equal to or less than the game value after the end of the special game state generated by the second start memory (3701).

  Specifically, in the process of step 3701, the production control device 550 causes the second start memory to generate the number of times that the short-time state is continued after the special gaming state that is generated by the start memory of the received decoration special figure command. It is determined whether or not the number of times that the time-saving state is continued after the special gaming state is finished.

  In the process of step 3701, it is determined that the game value after the end of the special game state generated by the start memory of the received decoration special figure command is equal to or less than the game value after the end of the special game state generated by the second start memory. If YES, go to step 3505.

  On the other hand, if the game value after the end of the special game state generated by the start memory of the received decoration special figure command is greater than the game value after the end of the special game state generated by the second start memory in the process of step 3701 If it is determined, the process proceeds to step 3501.

  Normally, the player expects that the time-short state due to the stop symbol of the decorative symbol group 1 is 50 times, and the time-short state due to the stop symbol of the decorative symbol group 2 is 20 times.

  A decoration special figure fluctuation display game that gives a game value larger than the game value given to the player after the special gaming state by the decoration special figure fluctuation display game to be executed is executed after the decoration special figure fluctuation display game. May be executed.

  In this case, during the continuation of the short-time state due to the stop symbol of the decorative symbol group 1 in the decorative special symbol variation display game to be executed from now on, the special game state that gives the game value more than this special gaming state is the decorative symbol group 2 If it occurs in the stop symbol, the player thinks that the special game state generated in the stop symbol of the decorative symbol group 2 suffers more disadvantage than the current game state.

  In the sixth embodiment, during the continuation of the short-time state by the stop symbol of the decorative symbol group 1 in the decorative special symbol variation display game to be executed from now on, a start for generating a special gaming state that gives more valuable value than this special gaming state If there is a memory, the decorative special symbol variation display game to be executed is stopped at the symbol of the identification information of the decorative symbol group 2, so that it is possible to prevent the player from feeling that it has suffered a disadvantage.

  Next, a jackpot symbol selection process according to a modification of the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart of jackpot symbol selection processing according to a modification of the sixth embodiment of the present invention.

  In the modified example of the sixth embodiment, the second start memory for generating a special gaming state in the second start memory in the process of step 3303 without executing the process of step 3504 of the jackpot symbol selection process shown in FIG. If it is determined that there exists, the process proceeds to step 3701.

  Specifically, in the process of step 3701, the effect control device 550 is generated by the start memory of the received decoration special figure command when the certain game state does not change after the special game state generated by the second start memory. It is determined whether or not the number of times that the time-short state is continued after the end of the special gaming state is equal to or less than the number of times that the time-short state is continued after the end of the special gaming state generated by the second start-up memory. When the special gaming state generated by the above is completed, the process proceeds to step 3505.

  FIG. 39 is a table for explaining the relationship between the jackpot symbol random number and the special symbol display according to the first to sixth embodiments of the present invention.

  100 numbers from “00” to “99” are prepared for the jackpot symbol random number. One jackpot symbol number is assigned to two jackpot symbol random numbers. Therefore, 50 numbers from “1” to “50” are prepared as the jackpot symbol numbers.

  The symbol corresponding to the jackpot symbol number is displayed on the special symbol indicators 38 and 39 by special symbol display.

  The embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description of the invention described above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  As described above, the present invention provides a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine, slot) including a game control device that transmits a prize ball command signal to the payout control device and a payout control device that pays out a prize ball based on the prize ball command signal. Machine).

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 9 Decoration member 10 Game board 10a Game area 10b Game board main body 11 Illumination unit 15 Ashtray 16 Lower tray ball removal mechanism 17 Effect button 18 Glass frame 21 Upper plate 22 Fixed panel 23 Lower plate 24 Operation part 25 Key 26 Lent Button 27 Eject button 28 Balance display section 29 Abnormality notification LED
30 Speaker 32 Guide rail 33 Front structural member 34 Universal drawing start gate 36 Regular variation winning device 36a Opening / closing member 36b General electric power SOL
36d Second start port SW
38 1st special figure display 39 2nd special figure display 41 Opening and closing door 42 Special variable prize winning device 42a Opening and closing door 43 Out hole 44 General winning opening 45 First start winning opening 46 Windmill 47 Normal figure memory display 48 First special display Figure memory display 49 Second special figure memory display 50 Time shortening 51 Center case 52 Window 53 Display device 500 Game control device 550 Effect control device 580 Payout control device 590 Launch control device 2200 Continuous notice effect command command 2300 Continuous notice effect command Distribution table 2400 Stop mode pattern command distribution table 2500 Stop mode pattern command table 3200 Production symbol distribution table 3400 Production pattern distribution table

Claims (1)

Effect control means for performing display control of a display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays predetermined identification information in a variable manner;
Game control means for controlling the game in an integrated manner and outputting a control command for controlling the variable display game to the effect control means,
In a gaming machine capable of generating any one of a plurality of special game states when the result mode in the variable display game is a predetermined special result mode,
The multiple types of special game states include at least a special game state capable of giving a predetermined game value to the player,
The game control means includes
A first winning storage means capable of storing a starting memory for executing the first variable display game based on a winning of a game ball in the first starting winning area as a first start memory; ,
A second winning storage means capable of storing a starting memory for executing the second variable display game based on the winning of the game ball in the second starting winning area as a second starting memory up to a predetermined number; ,
First execution control means for performing execution control of the first variable display game based on a first start memory stored in the first winning storage means;
A second stored in the second prize storage means is prioritized over the execution control by the first execution control means when a start memory is stored in the first prize storage means and the second prize storage means . Second execution control means for performing execution control of the second variation display game based on start memory;
Conversion control means for performing control for converting the second start winning area from a closed state to an open state in which a game ball can be easily won based on a predetermined lottery result;
Specific game state generating means for generating a specific game state for controlling the conversion control by the conversion control means to execute more than the normal game state, and
Corresponding to the storage of the first start memory, whether or not to generate the special game state based on the first start memory, and the type of the special game state when the special game state occurs First special determination information including identifiable information is output to the effect control means, and the special gaming state is generated based on the second start memory in response to the second start memory being stored. Whether or not and when the special gaming state occurs , has a function of outputting second pre-determination information including information that can identify the type of the special gaming state to the effect control means,
When the first start memory is stored during the specific game state, or when the first start memory is stored during the special game state, the first prior determination information is sent to the effect control means. Control not to output,
The production control means includes
In response to receiving the first prior determination information, whether or not to generate a special gaming state included in the first prior determination information, and the type of the special gaming state when the special gaming state occurs Based on the identifiable information, the first execution control means comprises a notice effect execution means capable of continuously executing the notice effect over a plurality of first variation display games ,
The notice effect execution means is executed after the occurrence of the special game state when the variable display game based on the second start memory is executed during the execution of the notice effect and the special game state occurs. The gaming machine is characterized in that the notice effect is not executed in the remaining first variation display game of the plurality of times .