JP5802873B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that includes a display device that performs a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner, and that generates a special game state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result.

  A gaming machine that includes an effect symbol display device that displays a variable display game with a plurality of symbols, and that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player when the result of the variable display game has a predetermined special result mode. Are known. As such a gaming machine, a liquid crystal display control command for designating the execution mode (variation pattern) of the variation display game is transmitted from the game control device to the effect control device when the variation display game is executed, and based on this command. There is known a gaming machine in which an image corresponding to an effect control device is reproduced on an effect symbol display device (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-175177 A

  In such a gaming machine, a plurality of types of variation patterns are prepared, and the effect control device stores image data corresponding to each variation pattern separately. Therefore, if the type of variation pattern is increased in order to enhance the fun of the game, the amount of image data stored in the effect control device increases accordingly, and accordingly, the storage capacity of the effect control device must be increased. The problem of having to do arises.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a display device that performs a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and generates a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result. Is to suppress an increase in the amount of data to be stored.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the invention described in claim 1 includes a display device that performs a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner, and a game is played when the result of the variable display game is a special result. In a gaming machine including a game control device that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a person,
The game control device includes:
A variation pattern selecting means for selecting a predetermined variation pattern from a plurality of variation patterns having different variation times of the variation display game;
An effect control device that displays an effect corresponding to the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means in the variation display game on the display device,
From the series of variable effect image over to a Jo Tokoro time, a series of partial predetermined in accordance with the variation pattern of one of said variable display game executed chosen as a variable effect, an effect including the variable effect While it can be executed in the one variable display game,
From a series of variable effect images over a predetermined time, a series of portions determined in advance according to the variation pattern of the plurality of variation display games to be executed are selected as variable effects, and an effect including the variable effects is selected. characterized in that it is possible to Wataru Limited row to the plurality of fluctuation display game.

According to the invention described in claim 1, effect control device, from among the series of variable effect image over to a Jo Tokoro time, a series of predetermined according to the variation pattern of one variable display game executed It is possible to select a part as a variable effect and execute an effect including the variable effect in one variable display game, and a plurality of variations to be executed from a series of variable effect images over a predetermined time. select a set of parts previously determined in accordance with the change pattern of the display game as a variable effect, an effect including the variable effect, since it is possible to Wataru Limi line into multiple fluctuation display game, storage Increase in the amount of data to be transmitted can be suppressed. That is, common video data can be used even in a variation display game with different variation times, and an increase in the amount of data can be suppressed, and a common effect display can be performed even in a variation display game with different variation times. Interest is increased.

According to the present invention, the effect control device, from among the series of variable effect image over to a Jo Tokoro time, a series of partial predetermined in accordance with the variation pattern of one variable display game executed as a variable effect It is possible to select and execute an effect including the variable effect in one variable display game, and change patterns of a plurality of variable display games to be executed from a series of variable effect images over a predetermined time. select a set of parts previously determined as a variable effect according to the effect that contains the variable effect, since it is possible to Wataru Limi line into multiple fluctuation display game, an increase in the amount of data to be stored Can be suppressed.

It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of special game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of fluctuation pattern, and the execution mode of an effect. It is a figure for demonstrating a variable production | presentation image | video. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure start port switch common process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure pending | holding information determination processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fall determination process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure normal process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 1 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 2 fluctuation | variation start processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fall lottery process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fall time information setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a small hit flag 1 setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a small hit flag 2 setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern setting process in a 1st modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the common image | video in a 2nd modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the switch of the effect in a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the continuous striking effect process in a 3rd modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution aspect of the production in a 4th modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern setting process in a 4th modification. It is a figure for demonstrating a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern setting process in a 5th modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution aspect of the production in a 6th modification.

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

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

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

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

  In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device directs the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. And fire. Further, when the player operates the effect button 25, an effect or the like in which the player's operation is intervened is performed in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). Can do. Further, on the front surface of the glass frame 15 above the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 27 that is operated when a player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a prepaid card to be discharged from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28 for operating the balance, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the general map start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal symbol display device stops in a hit state and enters a hit state. At this time, the normal variation winning device 37 is in a state in which the movable member 37b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3). It is converted and the winning of the game ball is allowed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The CPU section 110 receives signals (starting winning detection signals) from a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and a proximity switch interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 in the input section 120. An inversion circuit 112 composed of an inverter or the like that is logically inverted and input to the gaming microcomputer 111 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator are provided to generate a clock for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generation circuit. An oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 is included. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 so as to be operable. Is done.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the CPU 111A selects one of a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) or a special figure routine process (step A9) in a special figure game process to be described later. One fluctuation pattern table is acquired. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as a state, the number of start memories, etc., one of the variation pattern tables is selected and acquired. To do. Here, when executing the special figure variation display game, the CPU 111A serves as variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one variation pattern table among the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B. Further, when the game control device 100 (CPU 111A) executes a variation display game, a variation table acquisition that acquires one variation table among a plurality of variation tables stored in the variation table storage means (game control device 100). It can be said that it is a means.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described. The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided to the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining whether or not the normal variation display game is missed is performed. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the general symbol display device, a process for displaying a general symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display, and the general electric solenoid 37c is operated to move the movable members 37b and 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 for a predetermined time. The opening control is performed as described above (for example, for 0.3 seconds). In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display.

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short time state as a game state after the special game state is ended based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this time-short state, control is performed so that the normal-variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are in the time-short operation state. Specifically, in the short-time state, the execution time of the above-described usual-variable display game is controlled to be a second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Thus, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be substantially increased. Further, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning device 37 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won, the release time becomes a second release time longer than the first release time in the normal state. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 1.7 seconds). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 is not the first opening number of one time but a plurality of times of two or more times (for example, (3 times) the second number of times of opening. It should be noted that the execution time of the normal variation display game is set to the second variation display time (for example, 1 second), and the release mode of the normal variation winning device 37 is the second release time (for example, 1.7). Second), and the number of times of opening with respect to one hit result of the normal variation display game is the second number of times of opening (for example, 3 times), either one or both may be performed. May be. In the short-time operation state, control may be performed so that the probability of a hit result of the normal-variable display game is higher than that in the normal operation state. As a result, the game ball can easily win the normal variation winning device 37, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started. That is, the game control device 100 generates a specific game state (short-time state) that extends the time during which the second start winning opening is changed to the open state for a predetermined period after the special game state ends. It constitutes a possible specific gaming state generation control means.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 7A shows a part of the variation pattern that reaches the reach state among the variation patterns of the variation display game. Thus, there are a plurality of types of variation patterns that reach the reach state, and the variation times are different. FIG. 7B shows No. of the variation patterns that reach the reach state shown in FIG. Details of the variation pattern from 1 to 5 are shown.

  In the case of normal reach, after reaching the reach state from the start of the change display to the reach state, an N reach effect that is in the reach state is performed, and the result mode of the big hit or loss is displayed. In the case of SP1 reach, after reaching the first half change, the reach state N reach effect is performed, and further, the SP1 reach effect is performed to display the result mode of the big hit or miss. In the case of SP2 reach A to C, the N reach effect and the SP1 reach effect in the reach state are performed after the first half fluctuation. Then, the effect which consists of SP2 reach production or a variable production and a common production is performed, and the result mode of a big hit or a loss is displayed. Note that SP2 reach D to F perform similar effects.

  SP2 reach A to F have different variation times, but from the start of variation to SP1 reach production all have the same execution time, and it is possible to respond by changing the execution time of SP2 reach production or variable production. ing. Among these, for SP2 reach production, production data (video data and the like) corresponding to each of SP2 reach A to F is prepared in advance, and the production data to be used is selected according to the selected variation pattern. . That is, it is a fixed effect that selects a fixed effect image whose display time is fixed in advance according to the variation pattern. The effects other than the SP2 reach except for the variable effects are also fixed effects in which a fixed effect image whose display time is fixed in advance is selected according to the variation pattern.

  On the other hand, in the variable effect, a part used for the variable effect in a series of variable effect images over a predetermined time is selected and set corresponding to each variation time of SP2 reach A to F. Yes. That is, it is a variable effect that can change the time for displaying the video according to the variation pattern. The common effect is a fixed effect using a fixed effect image whose display time is fixed in advance. That is, SP2 reach A to F can select either an effect including a variable effect where the SP2 reach effect part is a variable effect or an effect not including a variable effect where the SP2 reach effect part is a fixed effect. It is.

  FIG. 8 shows an example of a series of variable effect images over a predetermined time used for variable effects. This variable effect image is a series of dance images from FIG. 8A to FIG. 8E, and the length of this variable effect image is the same as the longest time of the variable effects. In the variable effect, an image having a length corresponding to the variation pattern is used from among the variable effect images. At this time, the image is always used from the beginning of the variable effect image. Therefore, a plurality of division times, which are times when the video ends in the variable production corresponding to each variation pattern (a time calculated from the beginning of the variable production video), are determined in advance for the variable production video. That is, in the variable effect image, a portion up to any one of a plurality of predetermined division times is selected according to the variation pattern, and a predetermined time before the plurality of division times to the division time is selected. The video is a common video as shown in FIG.

  As described above, by making it possible to select a plurality of performance modes with respect to one variation pattern, a variety of performances are possible, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, in the variable effect, since a necessary part of the variable effect video is selected and set based on the change pattern, the common video data can be used even in the change display game having different change times, and the amount of data can be reduced. The increase of the game can be suppressed, and a common effect display can be performed even in a variable display game having different variable times, so that the game is more interesting. Furthermore, since the variable effect image is a common image from a predetermined time before a plurality of break times to the break time, the variable effect can be ended without a sense of incongruity even when a part of the variable effect image is used.

  Hereinafter, control of the gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. Control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes main processing shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 11 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 9, first, an interrupt prohibition process (step S1) is performed, and then an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) for setting a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs. S2), a stack pointer setting process (step S3) for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area in which a value of a register or the like is saved when an interrupt occurs, and an interrupt mode setting process (step S4) for setting an interrupt processing mode. )I do.

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

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

  If it is determined in step S13 that the checksum is normal (step S13; Yes), the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG. 10, and a power failure occurs in the area to be initialized in the RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment). After the initial value at the time of recovery is saved (stored), the area related to error and fraud monitoring is reset (step S15). Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S16). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S16; No), steps S17 and S18 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S19.

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

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

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

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

  Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step S27) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, although not particularly limited, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number (big hit random number) generated in a random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number is a soft random number generated by software.

  After the initial value random number update process in step S27, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read through the port and data bus and checked to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S28). If no power failure has occurred (step S28; No), the process returns to step S27, and the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S27) (step S26), when a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed. Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  Note that the initial value random number update process in step S27 includes a method of performing the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid execution of value random number update processing, when performing initial value random number update processing in the main processing, it is necessary to disable interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

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

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, the timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111A, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 11 is started.

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

  Next, a command transmission process (step S44), a random number update process 1 (step S45), and a random number update process 2 (steps) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 300, the payout control device 200, and the like. S46) is performed. Thereafter, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a... 35n, and the count switch 38a. A prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S47) is performed to determine whether the front frame and the glass frame are open. Also, a special figure game process (step S48) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game and a general figure game process (step S49) for performing a process related to the common figure variation display game are performed.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the special figure game process, first, a start switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and a special feature based on the winning is obtained. Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance. The details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, in the starting port switch monitoring process, first, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the first starting port (start winning port 36) (step A111), the special drawing start port switch common process (Step A112) is performed. The details of the special figure start port switch common process in step A112 will be described later together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A117.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the special drawing start port switch common process, first, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, an input is made to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a). Is checked (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch is saved (step A203), and then the monitoring is performed. The big hit random number extracted is loaded into the target hard random number latch register and prepared (step A204).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 15, first, it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common process is the input of the start port 2 switch 37a (step A231). If it is determined that the input of the two switches 37a is not input (step A232; No), it is determined whether or not the open extension function of the normal variation winning device 37 is operating, that is, the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported (during the short-time operation state). (Step A233) is performed. Here, if it is determined that the normal variation winning device 37 is not being supported (step A233; No), a process of determining whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in a big hit (special game state) (step A234) is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Falling judgment process]
FIG. 16 shows a fall determination process (step A235) in the special figure hold information determination process of FIG. In this fall determination process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a high probability (high probability state) (step A270), and if it is not a high probability (step A270; No), the fall determination process is terminated. When the probability is high (step A270; Yes), a process for setting a lower limit determination value (step A271) is performed, and a process for checking whether the value of the falling lottery random number is less than the lower limit determination value is performed (step A272). . Note that winning the falling lottery means that the falling lottery random number matches the falling determination value. The falling judgment value is a plurality of consecutive values, and the falling lottery random number is not less than the lower limit judgment value that is the lower limit value of the falling judgment value and not more than the upper limit judgment value that is the upper limit value of the falling judgment value. In addition, it is determined that the falling lottery is won.

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

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

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

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

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is checked whether or not the second special figure holding number (second starting memory number) is 0 (step A301). When it is determined that the second special figure hold number is 0 (step A302; Yes), it is checked whether or not the first start memory number (first special figure hold number) is 0 (step A303). If it is determined that the number of first special figure hold is 0 (step A304; Yes), it is checked whether the customer waiting demo has already started (step A305), and the customer waiting demo has not started. That is, if it is determined that the process has not been started (step A306; No), a process of setting the customer waiting demo flag during the customer waiting demo (step A307) is performed.

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

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

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

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
Next, details of the special figure 1 variation start process (step A313) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 1 variation start process is a process that is performed at the start of the first special figure variation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, first, a falling lottery for determining whether or not a falling lottery is won. Processing (step A321) is performed. Details of the falling lottery process will be described later. After that, a big hit flag 1 setting process (step A322) is performed for setting shift information and big hit information to the big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a big hit. Further, a small hit flag 1 setting process (step A323) for setting shift information and small hit information to the small hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a small hit is performed.

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

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

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process that is performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, first, a falling lottery for determining whether or not a falling lottery is won. Processing (step A341) is performed. Details of the falling lottery process will be described later. After that, a big hit flag 2 setting process (step A342) is performed for setting shift information and big hit information to the big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the second special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. Further, a small hit flag 2 setting process (step A343) for setting shift information and small hit information to the small hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is a small hit is performed.

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

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

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

[Falling lottery processing]
FIG. 20 shows the falling lottery process (step A321) shown in FIG. 18 and the falling lottery process (step A341) shown in FIG. In the falling lottery process, first, a process of loading a falling lottery random number from the falling lottery random number saving area (step A361) is performed, and it is determined whether or not it is at a high probability (high probability state) (step A362). If the probability is not high (step A362; No), a process for clearing the falling lottery random number saving area to 0 (step A370) is performed and the falling lottery process is terminated. When the probability is high (step A362; Yes), a process for setting a lower limit determination value (step A363) is performed, and a process for checking whether the value of the falling lottery random number is less than the lower limit determination value is performed (step A364). .

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

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

[Fall information setting processing]
FIG. 21 shows the fall time information setting process in the fall lottery process shown in FIG. In this fall time information setting process, first, a low probability (normal probability state) number is saved in the game state display number area (step A381), and a special figure low probability flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area. (Step A382). Then, a probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A383), a command transmission process (step A384) is performed, and the fall time information setting process is terminated. By this processing, information that sets the probability state to the normal probability state is set.

[Small hit flag 1 setting process]
FIG. 22 shows the small hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. In this small hit flag 1 setting process, first, shift information is saved in the small hit flag 1 area (step A391), and it is checked whether the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A392).

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

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

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

[Small hit flag 2 setting process]
FIG. 23 shows the small hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. In this small hit flag 2 setting process, first, shift information is saved in the small hit flag 2 area (step A411), and it is checked whether the big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A412).

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

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

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

  Next, control in the effect control device 300 will be described. As described above, the effect control device 300 includes the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 that performs video control under the control of the main control microcomputer 311. Based on various commands received from the device 100, display control on the display device 41 and sound, LED / lamp, and movable effect device are controlled.

  Of the various commands received from the game control device 100, when a variation pattern command is received, processing related to execution of the decorative special figure variation display game is performed. In this process, for example, a detailed variation pattern (effect contents) of the decoration special figure variation display game is set.

[Variation pattern setting processing]
FIG. 24 shows a variation pattern setting process which is one of these processes. In this variation pattern setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern selected by the game control device 100 is SP2 reach (step B11). If it is not SP2 reach (step B11; No), the effect setting process (step B11). B19) is performed to end the variation pattern setting process. In this case, effect data (video data) corresponding to the variation pattern selected by the game control device 100 is set in the effect setting process (step B19). That is, a fixed effect that sets a fixed effect image whose display time is fixed in advance according to the variation pattern is set as an effect that does not include a variable effect. If it is SP2 reach (step B11; Yes), it is determined whether the result is a big hit (step B12).

  If it is a big hit (step B12; Yes), the SP2 reach effect that is a fixed effect is selected with a probability of 30% (step B13), and the variable effect is selected with a probability of 70% (step B14). An effect setting process (step B19) is performed, and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. If it is not a big hit (step B12; No), it is determined whether it is a big hit (step B15).

  If it is not a small hit (step B15; No), that is, if it is out of place, an SP2 reach effect that is a fixed effect is selected (step B16), an effect setting process (step B19) is performed, and a variation pattern setting process is performed. finish. If it is a small hit (step B15; Yes), the SP2 reach effect that is a fixed effect is selected with a probability of 90% (step B17), and the variable effect is selected with a probability of 10% (step B18). Then, the effect setting process (step B19) is performed, and the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

  When the SP2 reach effect that is a fixed effect is selected (steps B13, B16, B17), each of SP2 reach A to F is selected according to the variation pattern selected by the game control device 100 in the effect setting process (step B19). Set the fixed effect video corresponding to. Thereby, an effect not including a variable effect is set. When a variable effect is selected (steps B14 and B18), in the series of variable effect images over a predetermined time according to the variation pattern selected by the game control device 100 in the effect setting process (step B19). The part used for the variable performance is set corresponding to each variation time of SP2 reach A to F. Also, a common effect after the variable effect is set. Thereby, the production including the variable production is set. At this time, as described with reference to FIG. 8, since the video from the beginning of the variable effect video to any one of the segment times is selected, the last of the variable effect is a common video. And the production | presentation control apparatus 300 displays the production set in this way on the display apparatus 41 according to progress of a special figure fluctuation display game.

  The fixed effect image and the variable effect image are stored in the effect control device 300. However, since one variable effect image can be used for a plurality of effects having different execution times, the effect can be performed while suppressing an increase in the amount of data to be stored. It can be varied. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as an effect control unit that performs an effect corresponding to the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection unit in the variation display game on the display device 41. In addition, the production control device 300 serves as a storage unit that stores a series of variable production video over a predetermined time used for variable production and a fixed production video used for fixed production. In addition, when the effect control device 300 is a specific change pattern, the effect selection means (effect control device 300) selects, with a predetermined probability, an effect including a variable effect and a fixed effect. ).

  If the result is a big hit, the probability of selecting a variable effect is higher than the probability of selecting a fixed effect. If the result is a small hit, the probability of selecting a variable effect than the probability of selecting a fixed effect. Is low. Furthermore, when the result is out of place, the variable effect is not selected. That is, the possibility that the variable effect is selected increases as the player becomes more advantageous, and the possibility of a special result due to the effect can be suggested, and the interest of the game is enhanced. In the present embodiment, the variable effect can be selected only when the result is not out of sync. However, the variable effect may be selected even when the result is out of sync.

  As described above, the display device 41 that performs a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner is provided, and a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result. The variation pattern selection means (game control device 100) for selecting the variation pattern of the variation display game, and the display device 41 performs an effect corresponding to the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means in the variation display game. Control means (effect control device 300), and the effect control means includes a variable effect for selecting and displaying a portion to be used in accordance with a variation pattern from a series of variable effect images over a predetermined time as an effect. The production can be executed.

  In addition, when the variation pattern is a specific variation pattern, the effect control means (the effect control device 300) selects at a predetermined probability from an effect including a variable effect and an effect not including a variable effect. The effect selection means (effect control apparatus 300) to perform is provided.

  In addition, when the effect control means (effect control device 300) selects a portion to be used for the variable effect from the variable effect image, a portion from the beginning of the variable effect image to any one of a plurality of predetermined break times. In the variable effect video, the video from a predetermined time before the plurality of segment times to the segment time is a common image.

  In addition, when the result of the variable display game is a special result, the effect control means (the effect control device 300) has a higher probability of selecting the variable effect than when the result is not the special result.

  Note that the identification information of the decorative special figure variation display game during the period during which the variable effect or the fixed effect is performed may be displayed in a small size at the corner of the screen. Further, the variable effect image may be displayed at the center of the screen as translucent to such a degree that it can be seen through. In this way, both the effect and the identification information can be easily recognized.

  Also, when the result is a big hit, in the common effect after the variable effect, the identification information of the decoration special figure variable display game is made opaque, and the full rotation reach for performing the variable display in a state in which the special result mode is formed is displayed. You may do it. In this way, the result can be easily recognized. Further, in the variable effect in this case, the identification information of the decorative special figure variation display game may be made translucent, and a full rotation reach that performs variation display in a state where a special result mode is formed may be displayed. In this way, it is possible to recognize that it is a big hit at an early stage, and the player can watch the variable performance image with peace of mind.

  In addition, the content of the variable performance image may be anything, but if it is a dance or song image, it is possible to display without feeling uncomfortable even if the image is cut halfway. Further, when selecting a portion to be used from the variable effect image, the image is selected from the beginning of the variable effect image, but the image may be selected from the end of the variable effect image. By doing in this way, the end of a dance and a song and the display of the result mode of a special figure change display game are in agreement, and the display without a sense of incongruity becomes possible.

  Next, the gaming machine of the first modification will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of this modification has different selection probabilities for variable effects.

  In the gaming machine of the present modification, the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 25 is performed instead of the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. In this variation pattern setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern selected by the game control device 100 is SP2 reach (step B21). If it is not SP2 reach (step B21; No), the effect setting process (step B21). B27) is performed to end the variation pattern setting process. In this case, in the effect setting process (step B27), a fixed effect corresponding to the variation pattern selected by the game control device 100 is set. If it is SP2 reach (step B21; Yes), it is determined whether the gaming state is normal (step B22).

  The gaming state is normal when the probability state is the normal probability state and is not the time-short state. When the gaming state is not normal (step B22; No), the SP2 reach effect that is a fixed effect is selected with a probability of 30% (step B23), and the variable effect is selected with a probability of 70% (step B23). B24), an effect setting process (step B27) is performed, and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. If the gaming state is normal (step B22; Yes), the SP2 reach effect that is a fixed effect is selected with a probability of 90% (step B25), and the variable effect is selected with a probability of 10% (step B25). Step B26), effect setting processing (step B27) is performed, and the variation pattern setting processing is terminated.

  From the above, after the special gaming state is ended, the probability setting means (game) capable of generating a high probability state higher than the normal probability state as a probability state that is a probability state in which the execution result of the variable display game becomes a special result. The control device 100) and a specific gaming state that extends the time for the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) to be changed to the open state for a predetermined period after the special gaming state ends. A specific game state generation control means (game control device 100) that can be generated, and the effect control means (effect control device 300) is in a high probability state or a specific game state, and is not a high probability state or a specific game state The probability of selecting the variable effect is higher than that. It should be noted that the effect control means (effect control device 300) may be controlled so that the probability of selecting the variable effect is higher or lower when it is in the specific game state regardless of the probability state than when it is not in the specific game state. .

  Next, a gaming machine according to a second modification will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. In the gaming machine of this modification, the video immediately before or after the variable effect in the effect image used before or after the variable effect is a common image.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, a fixed effect is performed both before and after the variable effect, or a plurality of types of images are prepared as fixed effect images used in the fixed effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 26A, a plurality of types of fixed effect images are prepared as images used for the common effect performed after the variable effect, and an image of a predetermined time (shaded portion) from the beginning of the fixed effect image is prepared. It is common video.

  As the common video, as shown in FIG. 26 (b), the video disappears when the power is turned off, the video switched to a monochromatic video such as white, or the variable effect as shown in FIG. 26 (c). It is possible to use an image for switching the channel of the television that was displaying the video. Further, as shown in FIG. 26 (d), a video that displays a QR code including a notification that the continuation of the variable effect video to be finished can be viewed on WEB and URL information can be used.

  In this way, even when a part of the variable effect video is used in the variable effect, the variable effect can be finished without a sense of incongruity. When the common video is included in the fixed effect as in the present modification, the common video does not have to be included in the break time of the variable effect video.

  From the above, the effect video used before or after the variable effect in the effect including the variable effect is the same image as the image immediately before or after the variable effect.

  Next, a gaming machine according to a third modification will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of this modification is configured to change the production based on the input from the production button 25.

  As shown in FIGS. 27A and 27B, the period during which the common video is displayed in the variable effect is a period in which the player's operation of the effect button 25 is received. When 25 is not operated, the common effect (fixed effect) is switched after the end of the common video as shown in FIG. In addition, when the player operates the effect button 25 during this period, the variable effect is continued even after the end of the common video as shown in FIG. When the common video is displayed at the timing when the variable effect ends, even if the player operates the effect button 25, the common effect is displayed after the common video ends. As a result, it is possible to select an effect according to the player's intention, and the interest of the game is enhanced.

  In order to perform such control, the effect control device 300 performs a continuous hit effect process shown in FIG. In this repeated hitting effect process, it is first determined whether or not the effect button 25 has been hit repeatedly (step B31). For example, it is determined whether the operation button 25 has been pressed a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time.

  If the effect button 25 is repeatedly hit (step B31; Yes), variable effect continuation processing is performed (step B32), and the continuous hit effect processing ends. In the variable effect continuation process, a process of continuing the variable effect after the end of the common video is performed. If the effect button 25 has not been continuously hit (step B31; No), the common effect transition process is performed (step B33), and the hit effect process is terminated. In the common effect transition process, a process of shifting to the common effect is performed after the end of the common video. In other words, the effect control device 300 continues the variable effect when there is a predetermined operation input from the operation unit (the effect button 25) during the predetermined period during execution of the variable effect, and the predetermined effect from the operation unit during the predetermined period. When there is no operation input, an effect switching means for switching to an effect not including a variable effect is provided. Note that the operation mode of the operation button 25 is not limited to continuous hitting, and may be anything such as simple pressing or pressing at a predetermined timing.

  From the above, the operation unit (production effect button 25) that can be operated by the player is provided, and the production control means (production control device 300) receives a predetermined operation input from the operation unit during a predetermined period during execution of the variable production. If there is, a variable effect is continued, and when there is no predetermined operation input from the operation unit in a predetermined period, there is provided an effect switching means (effect control device 300) for switching to an effect not including the variable effect. Become.

  Next, a gaming machine according to a fourth modification will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. In the gaming machine of this modification, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a special result, the probability of selecting an effect with a long variable effect time is higher than when the result is not a special result.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, as an effect including a variable effect for one variation pattern, any effect can be selected and set from among a plurality of types of effects with different variable effect times. FIG. 29 shows execution modes of a plurality of types of effects in which the time of the variable effect in the effect including the variable effect for the change pattern with the change time of 150 seconds is different.

  In the production including the variable production, the first half common production which is the fixed production is performed to perform the variable production, and the second half common production which is the fixed production is performed. In the production including the variable production for the fluctuation pattern of 150 seconds, the first half common production can execute the A production of 30 seconds and the B production of 30 seconds, and the second half common production is the C production of 30 seconds and the D production of 30 seconds. Can be executed. For the A effect, B effect, C effect, and D effect images, fixed effect images whose display times are fixed in advance are used. Further, there are three types of variable effects using a series of variable effect images over a predetermined time period of 30 seconds, 60 seconds, and 90 seconds.

  As shown in FIG. 29A, when the variable effect is 30 seconds, the A effect and the B effect are performed as the first half common effect, the 30 second variable effect is performed, and the C effect and the D effect are performed as the second half common effect. . As shown in FIG. 29B, when the variable effect is 60 seconds, the A effect is performed as the first half common effect, the variable effect is performed for 30 seconds, and the C effect and the D effect are performed as the second half common effect. As shown in FIG. 29C, when the variable effect is 90 seconds, the A effect is performed as the first half common effect, the variable effect is performed for 30 seconds, and the D effect is performed as the second half common effect.

  In order to perform such control, a variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 30 is performed instead of the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. In this variation pattern setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern selected by the game control device 100 is SP2 reach (step B41). If it is not SP2 reach (step B41; No), the effect setting process (step B41). B45) is performed to end the variation pattern setting process. In this case, in the effect setting process (step B45), effect data (video data) corresponding to the variation pattern selected by the game control device 100 is set. That is, a fixed effect for selecting a fixed effect image whose display time is fixed in advance according to the variation pattern is set. If it is SP2 reach (step B41; Yes), it is determined whether the result is a big hit (step B42).

  If it is a big hit (step B42; Yes), the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the fluctuation pattern table 1 (TBL1) (step B43), the effect setting process (step B45) is performed, and the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated. To do. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit (step B42; No), a variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern table 2 (TBL2) (step B44), an effect setting process (step B45) is performed, and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. .

  As shown in FIG. 31 (a), in the fluctuation pattern table 1 (TBL1), an effect including a variable effect of 30 seconds is selected with a probability of 5%, and an effect including a variable effect of 60 seconds with a probability of 10%. Select an effect including a variable effect of 90 seconds with a probability of 15%. Also, the SP2 reach effect which is a fixed effect is selected with a probability of 70%. In addition, when SP2 reach is selected, it can be said that a variable effect of 0 seconds is selected. Further, as shown in FIG. 31B, in the variation pattern table 2 (TBL2), an effect including a variable effect of 30 seconds is selected with a probability of 15%, and a variable effect of 60 seconds is included with a probability of 10%. An effect is selected, and an effect including a variable effect of 90 seconds is selected with a probability of 5%. Also, the SP2 reach effect which is a fixed effect is selected with a probability of 70%.

  That is, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a special result (big hit), the probability of selecting an effect with a long variable effect time is higher than when the result is not a special result. It is designed to increase the interest of the game by suggesting the high possibility of the result.

  From the above, the production control means (production control device 300) selects and sets any production among a plurality of types of production with different variable production times as production including variable production for one variation pattern. If the result of the variable display game is a special result, the probability of selecting an effect with a longer variable effect time is higher than when the result is not a special result.

  Next, a gaming machine according to a fifth modification will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. When the result of the special figure variation display game is a special result, the game machine of this modification is configured such that the selection probability of the time of the variable effect varies depending on the type of the special result.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, 15R normal (symbol) and 12R normal (symbol) are set in addition to the types of special results shown in FIG. The execution mode of the 15R normal special game state is the same as the 15R probability change A, and the execution mode of the 12R normal special game state is the same as the 12R probability change A. In addition, regardless of which jackpot symbol, the specific gaming state is entered for a predetermined period (here, 100 times) after the end of the special gaming state. However, in the case of 15R normal (symbol) and 12R normal (symbol), the probability state becomes the normal probability state after the special gaming state ends.

  Then, a variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 32 is performed instead of the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. In this variation pattern setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern selected by the game control device 100 is SP2 reach (step B51). If it is not SP2 reach (step B51; No), the effect setting process (step B51). B57) is performed, and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. In this case, in the effect setting process (step B57), effect data (video data) corresponding to the variation pattern selected by the game control device 100 is set. That is, a fixed effect for selecting a fixed effect image whose display time is fixed in advance according to the variation pattern is set. If it is SP2 reach (step B51; Yes), it is determined whether the result is a probable big hit (15R probability variation A, 15R probability variation B, 12R probability variation A, 12R probability variation B) (step B52).

  If it is a probable big hit (step B52; Yes), a variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern table 1 (TBL1) (step B56), an effect setting process (step B57) is performed, and the variation pattern setting process is performed. finish. The variation pattern table 1 is the table shown in FIG. If it is not a probable big hit (step B52; No), it is determined whether it is a normal big hit (15R normal, 12R normal) (step B53).

  If it is a normal big hit (step B53; Yes), a variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern table 2 (TBL2) (step B55), an effect setting process (step B57) is performed, and the variation pattern setting process is performed. finish. The variation pattern table 2 is the table shown in FIG. If it is not usually a big hit (step B53; No), that is, if it is out of play or a small hit, an SP2 reach effect that is a fixed effect is selected (step B54), an effect setting process (step B57) is performed, and the fluctuation is changed. The pattern setting process ends.

  That is, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a probable big hit, the probability of selecting an effect with a longer variable production time is higher than in the case of a normal big hit. Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a special result (big hit), the probability of selecting an effect having a longer variable effect time is higher than when the result is not a special result. As a result, it is possible to suggest the type of special result and the high possibility of a special result depending on the performance, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  From the above, the production control means (production control device 300) selects and sets any production among a plurality of types of production with different variable production times as production including variable production for one variation pattern. If the result of the variable display game is a special result that becomes a high probability state after the end of the special gaming state, the variable effect is more variable than the case of the special result that becomes the normal probability state after the special gaming state ends. The probability of selecting an effect with a long time is high.

  Next, a gaming machine according to a sixth modification will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of this modification can execute variable effects over a plurality of special figure variation display games.

  When the start memory is generated, the game control device 100 gives the effect control device 300 the result related information on the start memory (whether it is a big hit, the big hit symbol, the variation pattern information, etc.) It is transmitted as a command and start opening winning effect design command. Then, in the effect control device 300, when these commands include specific information (for example, when it is a big hit or a specific variation pattern), the special figure variation display game based on the start memory corresponding to the command is provided. It is possible to execute continuous continuous production.

As one of the continuous effects, a variable effect can be executed over a plurality of special figure variation display games. In FIG. 33 , the case where a variable effect is performed over 3 special figure fluctuation display games as a continuous effect is shown. The case where such an effect is performed is a case where the third start memory is generated during the execution of the special figure variation display game, and the prefetch information (command) about the start memory is a specific result, This is a case where execution of continuous production is selected. In this case, when the execution of the continuous effect is decided, the total time of the change time and the stop time of the special figure variable display game for executing the continuous effect is calculated, and the portion of the variable effect video to be used in accordance with this time is calculated. select. Then, by starting the display of the variable effect video at the start of the special figure variable display game that is the first of the continuous effects, the variable effect video continues until the end of the special figure variable display game of the third continuous effect. Will be displayed.

  By doing in this way, it is possible to suggest the occurrence of a big hit from a plurality of games before, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. In addition, since it is possible to secure the time for displaying the variable effect video over a plurality of special figure variation display games, it is possible to use the variable effect video having a long display time, and to enhance the interest of the game. In order to enable such an effect, the length of the variable effect image is set to be equal to or longer than the length when the continuous effect is executed over the four special figure variation display games.

  Based on the above, various random numbers are extracted based on the inflow of game balls to the starting opening (start winning opening 36, normal variation winning apparatus 37), and the extracted various random numbers are stored in the starting memory (in the special figure variation display game). The starting storage means (game control device 100) that can store up to a predetermined upper limit as the execution right) and the random value stored as the starting storage are determined in advance before the execution of the variable display game corresponding to the starting storage. (Determining whether or not a special result is to be obtained) Pre-determining means (game control device 100) and a continuous effect are executed over a variable display game based on a start-up memory in which the determination result by the pre-determining means is a specific result The continuous production execution means (production control device 300) is capable of executing a variable production that is continuous over a plurality of variable display games as a continuous production.

  The gaming machine 10 as described above includes a display device 41 that performs a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner. When the result of the variable display game becomes a special result, a special gaming state advantageous to the player is obtained. A game machine that is generated and includes a variation pattern selection means (game control device 100) for selecting a variation pattern of a variation display game, and an effect display device corresponding to the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means in the variation display game. The effect control means (effect control apparatus 300) performed in 41 is provided, and the effect control means selects and displays a part to be used according to the variation pattern from among a series of variable effect images over a predetermined time as an effect. Effects including variable effects can be executed.

  Therefore, the effect control means can execute an effect including a variable effect for selecting and displaying a portion to be used in accordance with a variation pattern from a series of variable effect images over a predetermined time as an effect. Increase in quantity can be suppressed. That is, common video data can be used even in a variation display game with different variation times, and an increase in the amount of data can be suppressed, and a common effect display can be performed even in a variation display game with different variation times. Interest is increased.

  In addition, when the variation pattern is a specific variation pattern, the effect control means (the effect control device 300) selects at a predetermined probability from an effect including a variable effect and an effect not including a variable effect. Effect selection means (effect control device 300).

  Therefore, since there is an effect selection means for selecting at a predetermined probability from effects that include variable effects and effects that do not include variable effects, the effects can be varied while suppressing an increase in the amount of data to be stored. Can do.

  In addition, when the effect control means (effect control device 300) selects a portion to be used for the variable effect from the variable effect image, a portion from the beginning of the variable effect image to any one of a plurality of predetermined break times. The variable effect video is a video in which a video from a predetermined time before a plurality of segment times to a segment time is common.

  Therefore, since the variable effect image is a common image from a predetermined time before a plurality of break times to the break time, the variable effect can be finished without a sense of incongruity even when a part of the variable effect image is used.

  Further, the production control means (production control device 300) can select and set any production among a plurality of types of production with different variable production times as production including variable production for one variation pattern. When the result of the variable display game is a special result, the probability of selecting an effect with a longer variable effect time is higher than when the result is not a special result.

  Therefore, when the result of the variable display game is a special result, there is a higher probability of selecting an effect with a longer variable effect time than when the result is not a special result, suggesting the possibility of a special result due to the effect. Yes, the fun of gaming will increase.

  In addition, the effect video used before or after the variable effect in the effect including the variable effect is a common video image immediately before or immediately after the variable effect.

  Therefore, since the video immediately before or after the variable effect is a common video, the variable effect can be ended without a sense of incongruity even when a part of the variable effect image is used.

  In addition, an operation unit (production button 25) that can be operated by the player is provided, and the production control means (production control device 300) receives a predetermined operation input from the operation unit during a predetermined period during execution of the variable production. Is provided with an effect switching means (effect control device 300) that continues the variable effect and switches to an effect that does not include the variable effect when there is no predetermined operation input from the operation unit in a predetermined period.

  Therefore, when there is a predetermined operation input from the operation unit during a predetermined period during execution of the variable effect, the variable effect is continued, and when there is no predetermined operation input from the operation unit during the predetermined period, the variable effect is displayed. Since the production is switched to the production not included, the production can be selected according to the player's intention, and the interest of the game is enhanced.

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

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

10 gaming machine 25 production button (operation part)
41 display device 100 game control device (variation pattern selection means)
300 effect control device (effect control means, effect selection means, effect switching means)

Claims (1)

A gaming machine comprising a display device for performing a variable display game for variably displaying a plurality of identification information, and a game control device for generating a special game state advantageous to a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result In
The game control device includes:
A variation pattern selecting means for selecting a predetermined variation pattern from a plurality of variation patterns having different variation times of the variation display game;
An effect control device that displays an effect corresponding to the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means in the variation display game on the display device,
From the series of variable effect image over to a Jo Tokoro time, a series of partial predetermined in accordance with the variation pattern of one of said variable display game executed chosen as a variable effect, an effect including the variable effect While it can be executed in the one variable display game,
From a series of variable effect images over a predetermined time, a series of portions determined in advance according to the variation pattern of the plurality of variation display games to be executed are selected as variable effects, and an effect including the variable effects is selected. gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to Wataru Limited row to the plurality of fluctuation display game.

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