JP5874087B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention includes a display device for performing effect display of the variable display game for displaying varying based-out identification information of multiple the winning of game ball into the startup win area, said variable display game results special results and based on that the Tsu Do player can be make generate favorable special game state gaming machine related.

Oite a conventional gaming machine, run the variable display game variably displaying a plurality of identification information on the display device based on the winning of game ball into the start hole provided in the game area, the variation display game results previously based on the fact that a special result which defines, which generates a favorable special game state to the player are known. In the variation display game, one variation time is set from a plurality of variation times, and the variation pattern of the decorative symbol from the variation start to the stop is set corresponding to each variation time. It has become (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-130994 A

By the way, in the gaming machine as in Patent Document 1, the interest of the game has not been improved effectively.

An object of the present invention is to effectively improve the interest of Yu technique.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 includes a display device for effect display of a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on winning of a game ball in the start winning area. In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player based on the result of the variable display game being a special result,
Game result determining means capable of determining whether or not the result of the variable display game is the special result;
A variation pattern determining unit capable of determining a variation pattern of identification information for executing the variation display game based on a determination result of the game result determining unit;
Effect display determining means capable of determining whether or not to execute a specific change effect pattern as the effect display based on the determination result of the change pattern determining means;
Based on the execution of the specific variation effect pattern determined by the effect display determination unit, an effect display execution unit that executes an effect display by the specific variation effect pattern, and
The specific variation effect pattern is an effect that progresses in parallel based on viewpoints from a plurality of sides confronting the same story, from an effect mode based on the viewpoint of one side at a predetermined timing to the one side. It is possible to branch to the production mode based on the viewpoint of the other side facing , and configured to be executed in any production mode among the production modes based on the viewpoint from the plurality of facing sides ,
The effect display execution means includes
Comprising a selection means capable of selecting which of the presentation modes based on the viewpoints from the plurality of facing sides ,
In the case where the variation display game has the special result, even if any of the presentation modes based on the viewpoints from the opposing sides is selected by the selection unit, the specific variation is selected. in conclusion of the performance pattern, characterized that you run the specific variation performance pattern so as to effect deployment of the same or similar meaning.

According to the invention described in claim 1, it becomes possible to effectively improve the interest of Yu technique.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The effect display execution means includes
At the start of execution of the specific variation effect pattern, the effect mode based on the viewpoint from a predetermined side is selected and executed among the effect modes based on the viewpoint from the plurality of facing sides,
The effect mode based on the viewpoint from the predetermined side is executed by adding information indicating that the effect mode is selected at the start of execution of the specific variation effect pattern .

According to the second aspect of the present invention, there are a case where an effect selected by the effect display execution means is executed at the start of execution of a specific variation effect pattern and a case where another effect is executed by branching. Can be identified .

According to the present invention, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of Yu technique.

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 front view of the 2nd flow down course part of a game board. It is a figure explaining the operation | movement aspect of a distribution mechanism. It is the perspective view seen from the front side of the front component. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the front side of a movable production member. It is the perspective view seen from the front side of the base member. It is the perspective view seen from the back surface side of the base member. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the back side of a movable production member. It is a vertical sectional view in a portion provided with a ball flow down region of the game board. It is a front view of the part in which the movable production | presentation apparatus of the game board was provided. It is a front view of the part provided with the movable production | presentation apparatus of a game board, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the state which the production movable body act | operated. It is a front view of the game board which shows the modification of a movable production | presentation apparatus. It is the front view of the game board which shows the modification of the movable production device, it is the figure which shows the state where the production movable body operates. It is a front view of the game board which shows the modification of a movable production | presentation apparatus. It is a front view of the game board which shows the modification of a movable production | presentation apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart explaining special figure game processing. It is a flowchart explaining a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure start port switch common process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure pending | holding information determination process. It is a flowchart explaining a count switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure usual process. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of big hit and small hit. It is a flowchart explaining a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation group selection table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation group selection table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation group selection table. It is a flowchart explaining a change start information setting process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure display process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure display process. It is a flowchart explaining the fluctuation | variation frequency update process. 10 is a flowchart for explaining fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1; It is a flowchart explaining a fanfare / interval process. It is a figure explaining the operation | movement aspect of a 2nd special fluctuation prize-winning apparatus. It is a figure explaining another example of the operation mode of the 2nd special variation prize-winning device. It is a flowchart explaining a big hit end process. It is a flowchart explaining a small hit end process. It is a flowchart explaining 1st main processing. It is a flowchart explaining an interruption process. It is a flowchart explaining 2nd main processing. It is a flowchart explaining 1st scene control processing. It is a flowchart explaining the process during a fluctuation | variation. It is a figure explaining the variation production pattern setting table. It is a time chart explaining an example of story production. It is a flowchart explaining a change production switching process. It is a figure which shows an example of the execution aspect of a story production. It is a figure which shows an example of the execution aspect of a story production. It is a figure which shows an example of the execution aspect of a story production. It is a figure which shows another example of the execution aspect of a story production. It is a figure which shows an example of the execution aspect of a story production. It is a figure which shows an example of the execution aspect of a story production. It is a flowchart explaining a prior determination process. It is a flowchart explaining a re-prior determination process. It is a figure explaining the table which selects a fluctuation group selection table. It is a figure explaining a prior production distribution table and a re-preciation production distribution table. It is a figure explaining an example of prior production. It is a figure explaining an example of prior production. It is a figure explaining an example of prior production. It is a figure explaining an example of prior production. It is a figure explaining an example of prior production.

  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. A glass frame (opening / closing member) 15 provided with a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (inner frame) 12 so as to be openable and closable.

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

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

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

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

  The game board 30 is configured by attaching various members to the front surface and the back surface of a flat game board main body 30a. The game board main body 30a may be made of an opaque material (for example, wood), or may be made of a transparent material (for example, a transparent resin). On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. An inner rail 31 a that guides the launched game ball to the upper part of the game area 32 is provided along the left guide rail 31. The game area 32 is configured to be surrounded by opaque resin partition members 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. In addition, the area | region which becomes the outer side of the game area | region 32 located outside the guide rail 31 is made into the outer side area | region 33a.

  In the game area 32, an enclosing frame (center case) 40 provided with a display device 41 is arranged in the approximate center. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the surrounding frame body 40 so that the display unit 42 faces a position deeper than the front surface of the surrounding frame body 40. That is, the surrounding frame body 40 surrounds the periphery of the display unit 42 of the display device 41, protrudes forward from the display unit 42 of the display device 41, and has an entry restriction region 43 that restricts the entry of game balls from the surrounding game region 32. Forming.

  The display device 41 (variable display device) is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a CRT (CRT). In the display section 42 (display area), which is an area where images can be displayed, information relating to games such as a plurality of identification information (special symbols), a character that produces a special figure variation display game, and a background image that enhances the presentation effect are displayed. Is done. On the display unit 42 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 example, a big hit display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) for an effect based on the progress of the game is displayed on the display unit 42.

  In the game area 32, three general winning holes 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the surrounding frame body 40, and one general winning hole 35 is arranged on the right side of the surrounding frame body 40. A game ball won in each general winning opening 35 is detected by a winning opening switch 35a (see FIG. 17). In addition, a start winning port 36 (first start winning port) for providing a start condition for the special figure variation display game is provided below the surrounding frame body 40, and a game ball that has not won a winning port or the like is provided below the start winning port 36. Is provided with an outlet 30b.

  Further, an ordinary variation winning device 37 (second start winning opening) for providing a start condition for the special figure variation display game is provided on the right side of the surrounding frame 40 facing the game area 32. The normal variation winning device 37 can be converted into an open state in which a prize can be won and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won by a movable member 37b. In addition, on the right side of the surrounding frame 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (general start gate) 34 for giving a start condition of the normal variation display game, a general winning opening 35, and a flowing game ball are normally displayed. A guiding member 80 for guiding to the variable winning device 37 side is arranged. In the lower right side of the surrounding frame body 40 in the game area 32, a first special variable prize winning device (a big prize opening) that can be converted into a state where a game ball is not accepted and a state where it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. , Upper AT) 38 and a second special variable winning device (large winning opening, lower AT) 39 are arranged.

  Of the game area 32 where the game balls flow down, the left area of the surrounding frame 40 is a first flow path (left game area) 32a, and the right area of the surrounding frame 40 is a second flow path (right game area). ) 32b. Then, the player can aim for winning at the start winning opening 36 by adjusting the firing force and firing the game ball to the first flow down path 32a (so-called left-handed), and the game ball enters the second flow down path 32b. Is fired (so-called right-handed), so that it is possible to aim for winning in the normal variable winning device 37, the first special variable winning device 38, and the second special variable winning device 39.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the normal variation winning device 37 has a movable member 37b whose lower end is pivotally supported by a shaft along the front-rear direction. This movable member 37b is closed by a normal electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 17) serving as a drive device so as to close the second start winning opening that becomes substantially vertical and opens to the right side of the surrounding frame body 40, thereby making it impossible to win a prize. The state can be converted into an open state (a state indicated by a dotted line in FIG. 3) that tilts toward the game area 32 side to open the second start winning opening and enables winning. Although the movable member 37b is normally closed, when the result of the normal map change display game becomes a predetermined result mode (general map specific result), it is converted into an open state in a predetermined mode. ing.

  The first special variable prize-winning device 38 has an attacker-type opening / closing door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side, and closes the big prize opening depending on the result of the special figure fluctuation display game. State (blocked state unfavorable for the player) is converted to an open state (state advantageous to the player). That is, the first 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 opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 17) as a driving device, for example. During the winning game state, the game winning hole is converted from the closed state to the opened state, thereby facilitating the inflow of the gaming ball into the winning line and giving a predetermined game value (prize ball) to the player. It is like that. In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 17) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is disposed in the first special variable prize winning device (big prize opening) 38 (winning area). Has been.

  The second special variation winning device 39 has an attacker-type opening / closing door 39c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side. The winning opening is closed (blocked state unfavorable for the player) to the open state (state advantageous to the player). In other words, the second special variable prize winning device 39 includes, for example, a big prize opening opened and closed by an open / close door 39c driven by a big prize opening solenoid 39b (see FIG. 17) as a driving device. During the winning game state, the game winning hole is converted from the closed state to the opened state, thereby facilitating the inflow of the gaming ball into the winning line and giving a predetermined game value (prize ball) to the player. It is like that.

  In addition, the second special variation winning device 39 includes a distribution mechanism 90 for determining a probability state in which a special result in the special figure variation display game after the special game state or the small hit game state is derived is derived from the player. It is arranged to be visible from. The distribution mechanism 90 is provided with a specific area 91 and a non-specific area 92 into which the game balls won in the second special variation winning device 39 can flow, depending on whether or not the game balls flow into the specific area 91. The probability state after the end of the special gaming state or the small hit gaming state is set to either a normal probability state or a high probability state higher than the normal probability state. Further, whether or not to continue the short-time state, which is a specific game state advantageous to the player, is determined depending on whether or not a game ball flows into the specific area 91 in the small hit game state.

  Here, if even one of the game balls won in the second special variation winning device 39 flows into the specific area 91, the high probability state is set after the special game state or the small hit game state is finished, and one of the specific areas 91 is also set. Otherwise, the normal probability state is set after the special gaming state or the small hit gaming state ends. In addition, if any of the game balls won in the second special variation winning device 39 in the small hit game state generated during the short-time state flows into the specific area 91, the short-time state is continued, and one of the game balls flows into the specific area 91. Otherwise, the time-saving state ends.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the distribution mechanism 90 includes a guide channel 93 that guides the game ball that has won the second special variation prize-winning device 39 to flow down, and flows down in the flow path of the guide channel 93. A distribution device 94 that distributes the game balls to either the specific area 91 or the non-specific area 92 is provided. In addition, a count switch 39a as a detecting means for detecting a game ball won in the second special variation winning device 39 is provided at the upstream end portion of the guide flow path 93, and the specific area 91 includes the specific area 91. A specific area switch 97 for detecting an inflowing game ball is provided. The game balls that have flowed into the specific area 91 and the non-specific area 92 are discharged to the outside of the gaming machine.

  The distribution device 94 is formed with a floor portion at a position above the non-specific region 92 in the guide channel 93, and is configured to be moved forward and backward by a distribution device solenoid 96 (see FIG. 17). The distribution floor member 95 is provided. In the passage restricted state in which the distribution floor member 95 is retracted rearward as shown in FIG. 4A, the distribution floor member 95 is not present above the non-specific region 92 and the non-specific region 92 is opened. The game balls that flow down are distributed to the non-specific area 92. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4B, in the passage-permitted state where the vehicle has advanced forward, the non-specific region 92 is closed and flows down because the distribution floor member 95 exists above the non-specific region 92. The game balls are distributed to the specific area 91.

  As will be described later, which timing of the first special variation winning device 38 and the second special variation winning device 39 to be released in the special gaming state is determined by the type of special result. Further, the opening mode of the open / close door 39c and the operating mode of the distribution floor member 95 are also determined by the type of special result (see FIG. 28).

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, outside the game area 32 (for example, the lower right portion of the game board 30), a first special figure change display game or a second special figure change that forms a special figure change display game. A collective display device 50 is provided for executing a display game and a general map change display game triggered by a winning to the general chart start gate 34 in one place.

  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) 53 for the common figure fluctuation display game composed of LED lamps, and the LED lamp Storage display units 54, 55, and 56 for informing the start memory number of each variable display game. Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs and a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) 57 that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and lights up when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of a short time state. A second gaming state display unit (second gaming state indicator) 58, a probability state display unit (third gaming state display) that displays that the probability state of jackpot is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is powered on. ) 59, a round display section 60 for displaying the number of rounds at the time of big hit (the number of opening / closing of the special variable prize-winning devices 38, 39) is provided.

  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 normal display 53 blinks the lamp during the change and displays that the change is in progress. When the game result is “out of”, for example, the lamp is turned off, and when the game result is “hit”, the lamp is turned on to display the game result.

  The special figure 1 hold display 54 displays the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) among the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36 which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 display. Specifically, when the number of hold is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the number of hold is “1”, only lamp 1 is turned on. Further, when the number of holdings is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on, when the number of holdings is “3”, the lamps 1, 2 and 3 are turned on, and when the number of holdings is “4”, 4 is set. All the lamps 1 to 4 are turned on. The special figure 2 hold indicator 55 displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the second start winning opening (ordinary variable prize device 37), which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52, and the special figure 1 hold indicator. Display in the same way as

  The universal figure hold indicator 56 displays the start memory number (= holding number) of the universal figure start gate 34 which is a variation start condition of the universal figure 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 gaming state indicator 57 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the big hit has occurred. For example, the second gaming state indicator 58 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the time-short state occurs.

  For example, the probability state display unit 59 turns off the lamp when the jackpot probability state is a low probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and when the jackpot probability state is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. Turn on the lamp.

  For example, the round display unit 60 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds of the big hit when the big hit occurs. Note that the round display unit may be a seven-segment display.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a launcher (not shown) toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction change members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35 The winning prize opening 36, the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the special variable prize winning devices 38, 39 are won, or they flow into the out port 30 b provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and are discharged from the game area 32. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the start winning opening 36, the normal variable winning apparatus 37 or the special variable winning apparatus 38, 39, the number of winning balls according to the type of the winning winning opening (the general winning opening 35). 10 from the payout unit controlled by the payout control device 200 (see FIG. 17), 10 at the start winning opening 36, 1 at the normal variable payout device 37, and 15 at the special variable payout devices 38 and 39. Then, it is discharged to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 12.

  On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 17) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, If 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, the general figure start memory number is added if the number is less than the upper limit number (for example, four) of the normal figure start memory number (for example, 4). +1), and one ordinary start memory is stored. The memorized number of the usual figure start winnings is displayed on the universal figure holding display 56 of the collective display device 50. In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (a general map specifying result) is derived by winning the normal map change display game.

  The usual map change display game is executed by a change display unit (common figure display) 53 provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator 53 is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (general-purpose symbols, normal symbols) when the LED is lit, and indicating misalignment when the LED is not lit. Information variation is displayed, and after a predetermined variation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result. Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. When the common figure random number extracted when the passage to the common figure start gate 34 is detected is a win value, the stop display of the normal figure change display game displayed on the general figure display 53 stops in the hit state. If the specific result is reached, it becomes a hit of the ordinary figure, and the built-in ordinary electromagnetic solenoid 37c (see FIG. 17) is driven, so that the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 has a predetermined time (for example, the ordinary figure). The open state is opened for 0.3 seconds in the low probability state and 0.8 seconds in the normal high probability state. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal variation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure variation display game is executed (the number of times of execution per unit time) increases.

  The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. A game ball won in the start winning opening 36 is detected as a start winning ball in the first special figure variation display game, and is stored as a first start memory with a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) as a limit and is normally changed. The game ball that has won the winning device 37 is detected as a start winning ball of the second special figure variation display game, and is stored as a second start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four). In addition, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted as determination information when the starting winning ball is detected, and the extracted random number value is stored in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 17). Each special figure storage 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 chart start memory is displayed on the storage display section (the special figure 1 hold display 54 and the special figure 2 hold display 55) for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50, and surrounded. Also on the display device 41 of the frame 40, it is displayed as a decorative special figure start memory display 81 (see FIG. 61).

  The game control device 100 receives the special prize 1 display 51 (variation display device) or the special figure 2 display 52 (variation display) based on the winning winning opening 36 or the normal variable prize winning device 37, or the starting memory thereof. The first or second special figure variation display game is played on the device. 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 variation display game is displayed in which a display device (image display device) 41 displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) in a variable manner. And as a result of the special figure fluctuation display game, when the display form of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result form (special result), a special game state ( So-called big hit state). Correspondingly, the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 is also a special result mode. Further, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 is the small hit result mode (special result), the small hit game state (so-called small hit state) is obtained. It becomes. Correspondingly, the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 is also the small hit result mode.

  For example, in the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display device 41, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the numbers and the like described above on the display device 41 is changed to the left variation display region (first special symbol), the right variation display region ( In each of the second special symbol) and the middle fluctuation display area (third special symbol), each symbol is displayed in a variable manner (high-speed fluctuation) at a speed that is difficult to identify. Then, the symbols that have changed after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped in the order of the left variation display region, the right variation display region, and the middle variation display region, and stopped in each of the left variation display region, the right variation display region, and the middle variation display region. This is done by displaying the result of the special figure variation display game according to the result form constituted by the displayed identification information. 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, when there is a start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the special figure fluctuation display game can be executed, the second special figure fluctuation display game is (Priority) to be executed. In addition, when the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening are arranged on different flow paths, that is, the game ball flowing down so as to be able to win the first start winning opening is placed in the second start winning opening. In the case where a game ball that does not win a prize and flows down so as to be able to win a prize at the second starting prize opening does not win a prize at the first starting prize opening, the second special figure variable display game is not given priority and won in order of winning. You may make it digest start memory.

  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 winning device 37) in the state of not being played, in the special game state or in the small hit game state, if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number, The start memory number is incremented by 1, and one start memory is stored. Then, in a state where the starting memory number is 1 or more, 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, At the end of the small hit gaming state), the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure variation display game (second special figure variation display game) is started based on the stored start memory. In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning award port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switch 35a, and the count switch 38a. 39a, the specific area switch 97 includes a magnetic detection coil, and a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Is used). Further, the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 and the like are micro switches having mechanical contacts. Can be used.

  FIG. 5 shows a front structural member 500 that forms the front portion of the surrounding frame body 40. The front structural member 500 includes a frame-like base frame 510 having an opening window 510a penetrating in the front-rear direction at the center, and various members attached to the base frame 510. The base frame 510 is inserted into an opening (opening window portion) penetrating forward and backward formed in the game board main body 30a, and a peripheral wall 511 forming an inner peripheral wall in a space recessed rearward from the game area 32, A plate-like (flange-shaped) front wall 512 formed perpendicularly to the surrounding wall 511 at the front end of the wall 511, and formed so as to protrude forward of the front wall, from the game area 32 to the opening window 510a side A region forming member (a saddle-shaped armor portion) 513 that forms an entry restricting region 43 in which the inflow of game balls to the device is restricted.

  Of the front wall 512, the portion formed outside the space surrounded by the peripheral wall 511 is the periphery of the opening when the front component 500 is inserted into the opening formed in the game board main body 30a from the front side. The rear surface of the game board main body 30a comes into contact with the front surface of the game board main body 30a. Thereby, the front structural member 500 with respect to the game board main body 30a is arranged at a predetermined front and rear position. In addition, a plurality of screw holes are formed in this portion, and the front structural member 500 can be fixed to the game board main body 30a by screws.

  Furthermore, a part of the front wall 512 is arranged on the front side of the game board main body 30a and is visible to the player, and the front is decorated. In addition, the front wall 512 is further formed with screw holes, screwing portions, positioning bosses, recesses for receiving bosses, slits for receiving ribs, and the like so that various members can be fixed at appropriate positions. It has become.

  The region forming member 513 is provided with a portion of the base frame 510 where the lower stage 515 is formed, a portion where the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 on the right portion is provided, and an upper and left movable effect device 600. Except for the portion provided and the portion provided with the left warp device 514, it is formed so as to surround the opening window 510a.

  This region forming member 513 is ahead of the front wall 512 by the front-rear width of the game region 32 (the width from the front surface of the game board main body 30a to the back surface of the cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front of the game board 30). It is supposed to extend to. Therefore, by attaching the front structural member 500 to a predetermined position of the game board main body 30a, the area forming member 513 positioned in front of the front wall 512 extends into the game area 32, and the game ball flowing down the game area 32 is obtained. Inflow to the opening window 510a side is regulated. Thereby, the visibility of the display device 41 can be ensured, and the number of game balls flowing into the stage 515 can be limited. That is, the area surrounded by the area forming member 513 forms the entry restriction area 43 where entry of the game ball is restricted.

  In addition, as described later, the inflow of the game ball from the portion where the movable effect device 600 is provided to the opening window 510a side is restricted. In addition, when the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 is in the open state, the game balls that have been won are discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 10 through the normal variation winning device 37, and the region forming member 513. Only the game ball that has flowed into the warp device 514 and the game ball that has been bounced with a nail that is planted below the surrounding frame body 40 can flow into the entry restriction area 43 that is surrounded by.

  The warp device 514 provided on the left part of the base frame 510 has an inflow port 514a opened to the left for receiving a game ball flowing down the game area 32 outside the surrounding frame body 40, and flows into the inflow port 514a. The warp flow path for guiding the game ball to the stage 515 is provided. A stage 515 formed in the lower part of the base frame 510 is composed of a rear stage 516 and a front stage 517 adjacent to the front of the rear stage 516 and one step lower than the rear stage 516, and flows down the warp channel. The sphere is guided to the left end of the rear stage 516.

  The rear stage 516 has a predetermined front-rear width that allows the game ball to roll, has an inclined surface with both left and right sides descending toward the center, and a central portion directly above the start winning opening 36 projects upward. It is formed in the substantially W shape. In addition, although the center part of the back stage 516 protrudes upwards, it is lower than the left and right ends. In the rear stage 516 formed in a substantially W shape, an inclined surface 516a is formed at the lowest portion located on both sides of the center portion protruding upward. Due to the inclined surface 516 a, the game ball whose downward force has weakened on the rear stage 516 is guided to the front stage 517.

  Further, in the rear stage 516 formed in a substantially W shape, a groove-like down flow path 516b is formed at the apex of the central portion that protrudes upward. The downflow path 516b is a shallow groove, and many game balls roll to the left and right without fitting into the groove. However, the game ball that fits in the downflow path 516b is moved forward because the downflow force has just weakened in this portion. It is guided and guided directly above the start winning opening 36 via the front stage 517.

  The front stage 517 has a predetermined front-rear width in which a game ball can roll, has an inclined surface with both left and right sides descending toward the center, and has a lowest central portion directly above the start winning opening 36. It is formed in an arc shape. In the front stage 517 formed in a substantially arcuate shape, an inclined surface 517a descending forward is formed at the lowest portion of the center portion, and the game ball whose flow down is weakened on the front stage 517 is a game. Guided to region 32. However, the inclined surface 517a has a lateral width corresponding to several game balls, and the game balls flowing down to the game area 32 do not necessarily win the start winning opening 36. Note that the game ball that has flowed down the flow path 516b of the rear stage 516 flows into a position directly above the start winning opening 36 on the inclined surface 517a of the front stage 517, and to the start winning opening 36 with high probability. Win a prize.

  The movable effect device 600 provided at the upper part and the left part of the base frame 510 is disposed so as to straddle the entry restriction area 43 surrounded by the area forming member 513 and the game area 32 where the game ball flows down. . This movable effect device 600 performs a game effect by the rotation of the drive rotator 630 having the effect display unit 633 and the operation straddling the entry restriction area 43 and the game area 32 of the effect movable body 640 imitating a sword. is there.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 to 9, the movable effect device 600 has a base member 601 to which various members are attached and fixed to the base frame 510, a drive rotating body 630 that performs an effect operation, an effect movable body 640, and a drive rotating body 630. And a motor 603 that forms a drive mechanism unit that drives the effect movable body 640, an initial position detection sensor 615 that detects an initial position of the effect movable body 640, and a front member 604 that covers the front surface.

  In the base member 601, the portion disposed on the entry restriction region 43 side is an effect member disposing portion 610 for disposing the drive rotating body 630 and the effect movable body 640, and the portion disposed on the game region 32 side is A flow path forming portion 620 is formed which forms a ball flow down area 621 through which a game ball passes.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the effect member disposing portion 610 has a rotating body accommodating recess 611 that accommodates the driving rotator 630 on the front side, and the driving rotator is provided at the center of the rotating member accommodating recess 611. A shaft hole 612 penetrating before and after inserting the shaft portion 631 of 630 is formed. As shown in FIG. 8, a motor mounting portion 613 is formed on the back surface side of the rotating body housing recess 611, and the driving rotating body 630 in which the rotating shaft 603 a of the motor 603 mounted here is inserted through the shaft hole 612. The shaft portion 631 is connected.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 7, guide ribs 614 that guide guide receiving portions 645 provided above and below the effect movable body 640 are formed on the upper and lower ends of the front side of the effect member disposition portion 610. The guide rib 614 is formed so as to extend forward by the front and rear width of the guide receiving portion 645, and the interval between both guide ribs 614 is substantially equal to the interval between the end portions of the upper and lower guide receiving portions 645. . The effect movable body 640 is guided in the left-right direction, which is the extending direction of the guide rib 614, by the upper and lower ends of the guide receiving portion 645 coming into contact with the guide rib 614. Further, the presence or absence of the guide receiving portion 645 formed in the effect movable body 640 is detected at the side end portion of the upper guide rib 614 to detect whether or not the effect movable body 640 is in the initial position. A sensor storage portion 616 for attaching the initial position detection sensor 615 is formed.

  A restricting wall 602 that restricts a game ball flowing down the ball flow down area 621 from entering the effect member disposing unit 610 side is formed at a connecting portion between the effect member disposing unit 610 and the flow path forming unit 620. . When the movable effect device 600 is attached to the base frame 510, the restriction wall 602 is continuous with the area forming member (armor part) 513 formed on the base frame 510, and the game ball is placed in the entry restriction area. 43 has a function of restricting the entry into 43.

  As shown in FIG. 6 to FIG. 10, the flow path forming part 620 has a flow that is bent so as to be recessed backward to form a rear wall of the ball lowering region 621 that forms part of the game region 32 and allows the game ball to pass in the vertical direction. A path forming wall 622 is provided. The shape of the flow path forming wall 622 is that of the partition wall 661 that is bent so as to be recessed backward so as to form a movable region 664 that covers the front and forms the movable movable body 640 so as to form the front wall of the ball flow lowering region 621. It is formed according to the shape. The space between the back surface of the partition wall 661 and the flow path forming wall 622 is wider than the diameter of the game ball, and the game ball flows down between these spaces.

  A portion where the flow path forming wall 622 is formed is fitted into an opening formed in the game board main body 30a so as to penetrate in the front-rear direction, and the ball lowering region 621 is recessed backward from the front surface of the game board main body 30a. It becomes an area. Further, the flow path forming wall 622 is formed with a columnar flow direction changing portion 623 extending forward. The flow direction conversion portion 623 has a function of changing the flow direction of the game ball flowing down the ball flow down area 621 in the left-right direction, and also has a function as an attachment boss for fixing the front member 604 attached to the front. .

  A peripheral wall 624 is formed on the rear surface side of the flow path forming wall 622 so as to come into contact with the inner peripheral surface of the opening when the opening is formed in the game board main body 30a. In addition, a flange portion 625 extending outward is formed on the outer periphery of the flow path forming wall 622, and when the flow path forming portion 620 is fitted into an opening penetrating the front and rear formed in the game board main body 30a. In addition, the back surface of the flange portion 625 is in contact with the front surface of the game board main body 30a. The flow path forming portion 620 is fixed to a predetermined position of the game board main body 30a by the peripheral wall 624 and the flange portion 625. Further, a regulation wall portion 626 that forms a side wall of the spherical flow lowering region 621 is formed at a side end of the flow path forming wall 622 and facing the regulation wall 602 with the flow path forming wall 622 interposed therebetween. The front portion of the restriction wall 626 extends forward from the front surface of the game board main body 30a, but does not include a front portion extending forward from the front surface of the game board main body 30a. A configuration in which a game ball can flow out from the side of the flow-down area 621 to the front surface of the game board main body 30a may be adopted.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 9, the drive rotator 630 has a disk shape, and a shaft portion 631 that connects the rotation shaft 603 a of the motor 603 is formed at the center of the back surface side. In addition, an engagement protrusion 632 for engaging the predetermined position on the back surface of the effect movable body 640 and operating the effect movable body 640 as the drive rotation body 630 rotates is formed on the front surface of the drive rotator 630. Yes. Further, the front surface of the drive rotator 630 is an effect display unit 633, and here, character information is displayed as an effect display at a position where the central angle is 90 degrees with respect to the engagement protrusion 632. One of the character information is in a state where it can be read while the effect movable body 640 is at the initial position, and the other is in a state where it can be read while the effect movable body 640 is performing the effect operation. Further, the thickness of the drive rotator 630 excluding the shaft portion 631 is substantially equal to the depth of the rotator accommodating recess 611, and the effect movable body 640 is applied to the front surface of the effect member disposing portion 610 provided with the drive rotator 630. The effect movable body 640 can be slid in a contacted state.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 9, the effect movable body 640 has a shape imitating a sword, and the blade part 641 is arranged so as to face the game area 32 side along the slide direction. The blade portion 641 has a plurality of through-holes 642 penetrating in the front-rear direction. Even when the blade portion 641 overlaps the front side of the flow path forming portion 620 disposed in the game area 32, the blade portion 641 can be passed through the through-holes 642. The flowing game ball can be seen. That is, the through-hole 642 forms a see-through portion that allows the game ball flowing down behind to be visually recognized. In addition, you may form a see-through | perspective part by making a part or all of the blade part 641 into a transparent member.

  An engagement receiving portion 644 that is a recess with which the engagement protrusion 632 of the drive rotator 630 engages is formed on the back surface of the collar portion 643, and the effect movable body 640 operates along with the operation of the drive rotator 630. Has been. In addition, plate-shaped guide receiving portions 645 having a reduced thickness so as to form a stepped portion 646 on the front side are formed at the upper and lower end portions of the flange portion 643. The guide receiving portion 645 and the stepped portion 646 are guided by the upper and lower frames 651 in the guide rib 614 of the base member 601 and the guide frame portion 650 of the front member 604, so that the effect movable body 640 is guided by the guide rib 614 and the upper and lower frames. It moves along the horizontal direction which is the extending direction of 651.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 9, the front member 604 includes a guide frame portion 650 disposed on the front surface side of the effect member disposing portion 610 of the base member 601 and a partition wall disposed on the front surface side of the flow path forming portion 620. Part 660. The guide frame portion 650 has a rectangular frame shape and is approximately the same size as the effect member disposing portion 610. The upper and lower frames 651 in the guide frame portion 650 are disposed so as to contact the front ends of the guide ribs 614 of the base member 601.

  As a result, the guide receiving portion 645 is sandwiched between the periphery of the rotating body accommodating recess 611 in the base member 601 and the front surface of the driving rotating body 630 and the back surface of the upper and lower frames 651 in the guide frame portion 650 of the front surface member 604, and the effect is movable. Movement of the body 640 in the front-rear direction is restricted. In addition, when the upper and lower ends of the guide receiving portion 645 are in contact with the guide rib 614 and the upper and lower frames 651 are in contact with the step portion 646, the movement of the effect movable body 640 is restricted.

  That is, the guide receiving portion 645 is guided by predetermined portions of the base member 601 and the front member 604, so that the effect movable body 640 can move along the extending direction of the guide rib 614 and the upper and lower frames 651. The movable effect device 600 is arranged so that the moving direction of the effect movable body 640 intersects the flow direction of the game ball in the ball flow down area 621. As a result, the operation of the effect movable body 640 can be clearly grasped compared to the case where the effect movable body 640 moves in the same direction as the flow direction of the game ball, and the effect of the effect is improved.

  Further, the left and right frames 652 of the guide frame portion 650 are positioned at both ends of the range in which the collar portion 643 moves by the operation of the effect movable body 640 so as to restrict the effect movable body 640 from operating beyond the operation range. It has become. Further, a sensor pressing portion 653 that covers the initial position detection sensor 615 stored in the sensor storage portion 616 from the front side is formed at a position facing the front side of the sensor storage portion 616.

  The partition wall portion 660 is made of a transparent material, and has a partition wall 661 that covers the front side of the ball lowering region 621. Further, a screw hole 662 penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed at a position of the partition wall 661 facing the flow direction conversion portion 623, and the partition wall portion is formed by screwing the screw 663 inserted therethrough into the flow direction conversion portion 623. 660 and the flow path forming part 620 can be joined.

  The partition wall 661 is bent to form a recessed chamber recessed backward as a movable region 664 in which the effect movable body 640 operates on the front side of the partition wall portion 660 and has a width in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine 10. The effect movable body 640 having a three-dimensional effect can be operated on the front side of the game area 32. The partition 661 divides the movable region 664 and the ball lowering region 621 so that the effect movable body 640 does not contact the game ball. As a result, damage and failure of the effect movable body 640 can be prevented, and a fair game can be performed so that the operation of the effect movable body 640 does not affect the flow-down direction of the game ball.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, the blade portion 641 of the effect movable body 640 enters the movable region 664 by the effect operation and overlaps the front of the ball lowering region 621, but the partition 661 is transparent. Since the blade portion 641 is formed with a through hole 642 that forms a see-through portion, the game ball flowing down the ball falling region 621 can be visually recognized even in this state. Further, the movable region 664 is covered with a partition 661 in the vertical direction and the rear, and the front is covered with a cover glass (transparent member) 14 provided on the glass frame (opening / closing member) 15. Thereby, it is not necessary to separately provide a dedicated member for covering the front surface of the movable region 664, and the visibility of the effect movable body 640 can be prevented from being hindered.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the flow path forming wall 622 is made of a material that can transmit light, and an LED substrate 605 including LEDs is arranged behind the flow path forming wall 622, so The movable region 664 may be decorated with light.

  In the above-described movable effect device 600, an effect control device 300, which will be described later as drive control means, drives and controls the motor 603 in accordance with the progress of the game, thereby producing an effect of the game. In a normal state in which the production operation is not performed, the production movable body 640 is arranged at an initial position located on the entry restriction area 43 side as shown in FIG. In FIG. 11, the front member 604 is omitted for explanation. In this state, the guide receiving portion 645 is detected by the initial position detection sensor 615. Further, in this state, a part of the effect movable body 640 (here, the part of the sword handle) is in a state of shielding and concealing a part of the display unit 42 of the display device 41.

  The game balls flowing down the game area 32 pass through the ball flow-down area 621 provided behind the movable area 664 in which the effect movable body 640 can operate regardless of the operation state of the effect movable body 640. A restriction wall 602 that is continuous with the region forming member 513 of the base frame 510 is formed on the base frame 510 side of the ball flow down area 621, and a game ball flowing down the ball flow down area 621 enters the entry restriction area 43. There is no. In addition, a part of the game balls that flow down the ball flow down area 621 collide with the flow down direction conversion unit 623, and the flow down direction is changed in the ball flow down area 621. The game ball flowing down the ball flow-down area 621 is visible through the transparent partition wall 661.

  When the motor 603 is driven from the initial position shown in FIG. 11 to rotate the drive rotator 630 by 180 degrees, the effect movable body 640 slides toward the game area 32 as shown in FIG. In this way, the production movable body 640 is operated so as to straddle the inner side and the outer side of the entry restriction region 43 in a state where the production movable body 640 is visible (inside to outside), and thus operates in the entry restriction region 43 as in the past. It is possible to perform different and innovative production operations, and it is possible to effectively enhance the interest of the game. In the state shown in FIG. 12, the blade portion 641 is located in the movable region 664 located in front of the game region 32 and overlaps with the ball lowering region 621 in the front-rear direction. A game ball flowing down 621 is visible. In particular, since the flow direction conversion unit 623 provided in the ball flow down area 621 changes the flow direction of the game ball, it is easy to grasp the game ball flowing down.

  In addition, the movable region 664 is between the region forming member 513 and the partition member 33 made of an opaque material disposed around the game region 32, and in front of the flow down path where the game ball flows downward. The effect movable body 640 operates so as to intersect the flow direction of the game ball on the flow path. Therefore, since it is possible to clearly understand that the effect movable body 640 is operating as compared to the case where the effect movable body 640 moves in the same direction as the flow direction of the game ball, the effect effect is high. In addition, the movable region 664 is set so as not to overlap the partition member 33 made of an opaque material, and even if the effect movable body 640 moves to the movable region 664, it is not shielded by the partition member 33. The player can visually recognize the operation efficiently.

  In the state of operating as shown in FIG. 12, the guide receiving portion 645 is not detected by the initial position detection sensor 615. Further, in this state, the area of the display unit 42 that is partially shielded by the effect movable body 640 can be visually recognized, and display effects linked to the movable effect device 600 can be obtained by performing effect display in this area. It becomes possible. In this way, the effective display area (part that can be visually recognized by the player) of the display unit 42 is changed (expanded) in accordance with the effect operation of the effect movable body 640, and effect display according to the change of the effective display area is performed. Thus, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In particular, by displaying a notice image for notifying the result of the special figure variation display game in this area, it is possible to perform a novel notice effect in accordance with the operation of the effect movable body 640 that has not existed before.

  From the above, a game board 30 in which a game area 32 on which the game ball flows down is formed on the surface, and an area forming member 513 that forms an entry restriction area 43 in which entry of the game ball is restricted so as to face the game area 32. In the gaming machine provided with the above, the effect movable body 640 capable of performing the predetermined effect operation, the drive mechanism unit (motor 603) capable of causing the effect movable body 640 to perform the effect operation, and the game Drive control means (production control device 300) capable of controlling the drive mechanism unit in accordance with the progress, and the drive mechanism unit moves the production movable body 640 into the entry restriction area 43, the game area 32, and the front and rear. It is possible to move between the movable area 664 set so as to overlap in the direction, and the effect movable body 640 is approved by the player to be viewed in either the entry restriction area 43 or the movable area 664. And thus it is.

  The movable area 664 is set so as to overlap the front of the game area 32, and a game ball flowing down the game area 32 enters the movable area 664 between the movable area 664 and the game area 32. A partition wall 661 for restricting this is provided.

  Further, the partition wall 661 is made of a transparent member that allows the rear to be visually recognized, and the effect movable body 640 has a see-through portion (through hole 642) that allows the rear to be visually recognized at a portion that moves to the movable region 664 during the effect operation. Will be.

  In addition, the partition 661 forms a concave chamber having a predetermined depth by partitioning at least the upper and lower sides and the rear of the movable region 664, and a portion of the game region 32 positioned behind the partition 661 is shaped as a back surface of the partition 661. It will be dented toward back so that it may follow.

  In addition, behind the partition wall 661, a flow direction conversion unit 623 that changes the flow direction of the game ball is provided.

  In addition, the movable region is provided with a transparent member (cover glass 14) that is supported by an openable and closable opening / closing member (glass frame 15) disposed in front of the game region 32 and covers the game region 32 in a state that can be seen through from the front. 664 is that the transparent member covers the front opening of the concave chamber formed by the partition 661 so that the front surface is partitioned.

  In addition, the display unit 42 is disposed so that the display unit 42 faces the back of the entry restriction region 43, and includes a display device 41 capable of performing a predetermined effect display according to the progress of the game. In the state of moving to the restricting region 43 side, it is located in front of the display unit 42 and shields at least a part of the display unit 42, while in the state of moving to the movable region 664 side, it is retracted from the front of the display unit 42 and The display unit 42 is not shielded.

  In addition, the drive control means (production control device 300) controls the drive mechanism unit (motor 603) so that the production movable body 640 is positioned on the entry restriction area 43 side in the normal state, while production production is movable during the production operation. The drive mechanism is controlled so that the body 640 moves from the entry restriction region 43 toward the movable region 664.

  Note that the movable region 664 may be set to the outside of the inner rail 31a and the outer region 33a where the partition member 33 is disposed. In this case, similarly to the ball flow lowering region 621, a ball passage region that allows the launched game ball to pass is formed in a portion between the inner rail 31a and the guide rail 31. In addition, the effect movable body 640 that has operated up to the outer region 33 a may be visible, or may not be visible by the partition member 33. In addition, the effect movable body 640 operates from the entry restriction area 43 to the game area 32 by performing the effect operation, but conversely, the action moves from the game area 32 to the entry restriction area 43 by performing the effect operation. You may do it. Furthermore, the operation mode is not limited to a linear operation.

  FIGS. 13 to 16 show modifications of the movable effect device. In addition, it has the structure similar to the above-mentioned movable production | presentation apparatus 600, the part which has the same structure is attached | subjected the same code | symbol, description is abbreviate | omitted, and a different part is mainly demonstrated.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the game board main body 30a is made of a transparent material, and a movable effect device 700 is arranged on the back side of the game board main body 30a, so that the movable region 664 is interposed via the game board main body 30a. Is visible. In the movable effect device 700, the game board main body 30a in the surrounding frame body 40 is arranged such that the portion where the drive rotator 630 is disposed is located in the entry restriction area 43 and the movable area 664 is located behind the game area 32. It is attached to the position behind the back of the. In addition, the movable region 664 is arranged so as not to overlap the inflow port 514a of the warp device 514 so that the game ball flowing into the inflow port 514a is not easily seen by the effect operation of the effect movable body 640. .

  Further, in this movable effect device 700, since the movable region 664 is disposed on the back side of the game board main body 30a where the game ball does not flow down, the ball flow-down region 621 is not provided. For this reason, the partition 661 may be made of an opaque material, or decoration (unevenness or drawing) may be applied to the front surface as shown in FIG. Furthermore, the through hole 422 may not be formed in the portion of the effect movable body 640 that enters the movable region 664.

  Also in this movable effect device 700, when the effect movable body 640 is in the initial position as shown in FIG. 13, the effect movable body 640 is played by performing the effect operation as shown in FIG. Slide to the area 32 side. In the state shown in FIG. 13, the effect movable body 640 is in the entry restriction area 43 and is visible, and in the state shown in FIG. 14, it is visible through the transparent game board body 30 a.

  Further, the front-rear position of the effect movable body 640 is a front side of the display unit 42 of the display device 41 and a rear side of the back surface of the game board main body 30a. Accordingly, in the state shown in FIG. 13, a part of the effect movable body 640 (here, the part of the sword handle) shields and hides a part of the display unit 42 of the display device 41, and in the state shown in FIG. The region of the display unit 42 of the display device 41 that has been partially shielded by the effect movable body 640 becomes visible. Thereby, a display effect (display of a preview image) linked to the movable effect device 700 is possible by performing an effect display in this area.

  Even with such a movable effect device 700, the effect movable body 640 operates so as to straddle the inside and outside of the entry restriction region 43 (inside ⇒ outside), and thus operates in the entry restriction region 43 as in the past. It is possible to perform a novel production operation different from what is performed, and it is possible to effectively enhance the interest of the game. In addition, since the movable region 664 is set to overlap the rear of the game board 30, the game ball does not collide with the effect movable body 640 even if the effect movable body 640 performs the effect operation. It is possible to prevent damage and failure of the mechanism.

  If the movable area 664 is arranged in a portion where the left and right width of the game area 32 is narrow and the effect movable body 640 operates over the entire left and right width, the effect is high, but the effect is high, but it is arranged in a portion where the left and right width is wide. When doing so, you may make it operate | move over some ranges among right-and-left width. Further, although the movable region 664 is set between the region forming member 513 and the inner rail 31a, the movable region 664 may be set to extend to the outside of the inner rail 31a and the outer region 33a where the partition member 33 is disposed. good. Further, the game board main body 30a made of an opaque material may be used, and the movable effect device 700 may be provided as described above with a transparent material only in a portion where the movable region 664 is disposed. Further, when the game area 32 where the game ball can flow down is also formed on the back side of the game board main body 30a, a ball flow down area 621 is provided so that the game ball flowing down the ball flow down area 621 can be visually recognized. To do.

  From the above, a game board 30 in which a game area 32 on which the game ball flows down is formed on the surface, and an area forming member 513 that forms an entry restriction area 43 in which entry of the game ball is restricted so as to face the game area 32. In the gaming machine provided with the above, the effect movable body 640 capable of performing the predetermined effect operation, the drive mechanism unit (motor 603) capable of causing the effect movable body 640 to perform the effect operation, and the game Drive control means (effect control device 300) capable of controlling the drive mechanism unit according to the progress, and set on the back side of the game board 30 so as to overlap the rear of the game area 32. A movable area 664 is formed so that the movable area 664 is visible from the front of the game board 30, and the drive mechanism moves the effect movable body 640 between the entry restriction area 43 and the movable area 664. Can And thus is a function.

  In addition, an opaque partition member 33 is provided on the front side of the game board 30 so as to partition the outer edge of the game area 32, and the movable area 664 is located between the area forming member 513 and the partition member 33, It is set so as not to overlap with the partition member 33.

  In the game area 32, a flow path is set between the side of the area forming member 513 and the partition member 33 so that the game ball flows downward, and the movable area 664 is located behind the flow path. Thus, the effect movable body 640 is configured to operate so as to intersect the flow path.

  In addition, a stage 515 that is arranged inside the entry restriction area 43 and can roll a game ball, and a game ball that flows down the game area 32 are received from an inflow port 514a provided at the outer edge of the area forming member 513. And the warp device 514 capable of guiding to the stage 515, and the movable region 664 is set at a position that does not overlap the inflow port 514a.

  In addition, the display unit 42 is disposed so that the display unit 42 faces the back of the entry restriction region 43, and includes a display device 41 capable of performing a predetermined effect display according to the progress of the game. In the state of moving to the restricting region 43 side, it is located in front of the display unit 42 and shields at least a part of the display unit 42, while in the state of moving to the movable region 664 side, it is retracted from the front of the display unit 42 and The display unit 42 is not shielded.

  In addition, the drive control means (production control device 300) controls the drive mechanism unit (motor 603) so that the production movable body 640 is positioned on the entry restriction area 43 side in the normal state, while production production is movable during the production operation. The drive mechanism is controlled so that the body 640 moves from the entry restriction region 43 toward the movable region 664.

  In the example shown in FIG. 15, a movable effect device that operates the effect movable body 640 between the outer area 33 a that is outside the game area 32 and the game area 32 is provided. In this example, it is assumed that the game board main body 30a is made of a transparent material, a movable effect device is attached to the back surface of the game board main body 30a, and when the effect movable body 640 is in the initial position, it is located in the outer region 33a, By doing so, the effect movable body 640 slides toward the game area 32 side. The operation direction of the effect movable body 640 intersects the flow direction of the game ball in the game area 32. The movable region 664 is located on the back side of the game board main body 30 a and is positioned between the region forming member 513 and the partition member 33.

  Further, in this movable effect device, since the movable region 664 is disposed on the back side of the game board main body 30a where the game ball does not flow down, the ball flow-down region 621 is not provided. For this reason, the partition 661 may be made of an opaque material, or decoration (unevenness or drawing) may be applied to the front surface. Furthermore, the through hole 642 may not be formed in the portion of the effect movable body 640 that enters the movable region 664. In addition, a partition member 33 made of an opaque material is disposed in the outer region 33a, and the effect movable body 640 is not visible in a state in the initial position. In addition, since the drive rotator 630 is also arranged at a position where it cannot be visually recognized, the effect display unit 633 is not provided. Furthermore, the movable region 664 is configured not to overlap the inflow port 514a of the warp device 514 in the front-rear direction so that the game ball flowing into the inflow port 514a is not easily seen by the effect operation of the effect movable body 640. .

  By adopting such a movable effect device, the effect movable body 640 operates so as to straddle the game area 32 and the outer area 33a. Can be effectively increased. In addition, since the movable region 664 is set to overlap the rear of the game board 30, the game ball does not collide with the effect movable body 640 even if the effect movable body 640 performs the effect operation. It is possible to prevent damage and failure of the mechanism.

  If the movable area 664 is arranged in a portion where the left and right width of the game area 32 is narrow and the effect movable body 640 operates over the entire left and right width, the effect is high, but the effect is high, but it is arranged in a portion where the left and right width is wide. When doing so, you may make it operate | move over some ranges among right-and-left width. Further, although the movable region 664 is set between the partition member 33 and the region forming member 513, the movable region 664 may be set up to the entry restriction region 43 surrounded by the region forming member 513. Further, the above-described movable effect device 700 may be provided using a game board main body 30a made of an opaque material and using a transparent material only in a portion where the movable region 664 is disposed. Further, when the game area 32 where the game ball can flow down is also formed on the back side of the game board main body 30a, a ball flow down area 621 is provided so that the game ball flowing down the ball flow down area 621 can be visually recognized. To do. In addition, the partition member 33 may be made of a transparent material, and the driving rotary body 630 and the effect movable body 640 at the initial position may be visible. Moreover, the above-described movable effect device 600 may be arranged in front of the partition member 33 so as to have the same configuration.

  From the above, in the gaming machine in which the game area 32 where the launched game ball flows down is formed on the surface of the game board 30, the effect movable body 640 capable of performing a predetermined effect operation, and the effect movable body 640 A drive mechanism unit (motor 603) capable of performing a production operation, and drive control means (production control device 300) capable of controlling the drive mechanism unit in accordance with the progress of the game, The drive mechanism unit can move the effect movable body 640 between the outer area 33 a corresponding to the outside of the game area 32 and the movable area 664 corresponding to the inside of the game area 32.

  In addition, the game board 30 has transparency so that at least a portion corresponding to the movable area 664 can be visually recognized from the rear. Can be visually recognized through the game board 30 in a state of being located in the movable region 664.

  In addition, a partition member 33 is provided on the surface side of the game board 30 for partitioning the outer edge of the game area 32. The partition member 33 covers the front of the outer area 33a and makes the rear invisible. Thus, the effect movable body 640 is configured such that the portion located in the outer region 33 a is shielded by the partition member 33.

  In addition, a display device 41 that is arranged behind the opening window 510a opened on the 30 game board so as to face the inside of the game area 32 and can perform a predetermined effect display, and the periphery of the opening window 510a A region forming member 513 that forms an entry restricting region 43 in which the entry of the game ball is restricted in front of the display device 41 so as to cover the display device 41, and the movable region 664 includes the partition member 33 and the region forming member 513. It will be set in between.

  In addition, the effect movable body 640 is configured to operate so as to intersect the flow direction of the game ball flowing down the part of the game area 32 corresponding to the movable area 664.

  In addition, a stage 515 that is arranged inside the entry restriction area 43 and can roll a game ball, and a game ball that flows down the game area 32 are received from an inflow port 514a provided at the outer edge of the area forming member 513. And the warp device 514 capable of guiding to the stage 515, and the movable region 664 is set at a position that does not overlap the inflow port 514a.

  Further, the drive control means (production control device 300) controls the drive mechanism unit (motor 603) so that the production movable body 640 is positioned in the outer region 33a under normal conditions, while the production movable body 640 is produced during the production operation. Thus, the drive mechanism is controlled so as to move from the outer area 33a toward the movable area 664.

  In the example shown in FIG. 16, the above-described movable effect device 600 is arranged in the game area 32 on the right side. In this case, the movable region 664 is set so as to overlap the front of the game region 32 (second flow down path 32b), but the movable effect is moved to a position below the buffer portion 47 with which the launched game ball collides. By disposing the device 600, it is possible to prevent the game ball from colliding with the movable effect device 600 (the partition wall 661, the flow direction changing portion 623, etc.) with a strong force, and to prevent the movable effect device 600 from being damaged. Yes. Also, may be provided on the rear surface of the game board main body 30a as movable effect device 700 described above, this case may be provided at any position because the game balls do not collide.

  If the movable area 664 is arranged in a portion where the left and right width of the game area 32 is narrow and the effect movable body 640 operates over the entire left and right width, the effect is high, but the effect is high, but it is arranged in a portion where the left and right width is wide. When doing so, you may make it operate | move over some ranges among right-and-left width.

  In the movable effect device described above, the effect movable body 640 operates so as to straddle the game area 32 where the game ball flows down and the area where the flow of the game ball is restricted (the entry restriction area 43 and the outer area 33a). By doing so, it is possible to perform a novel directing operation different from the conventional one and effectively enhance the interest of the game. Note that it is only necessary to provide the effect movable body 640 that operates so as to straddle at least the game area 32 and the area where the flow of the game ball is restricted, and a drive rotating body 630 is provided as a drive mechanism for driving the effect movable body 640. Instead, the effect movable body 640 may be directly operated by a motor or a solenoid. In addition, an effect portion (light emitting device capable of emitting light, movable member capable of moving operation, etc.) is provided in the blade portion 641 of the effect movable body 640, and when the effect movable body 640 is operated, the effect portion is rendered in the effect area 664. An operation may be performed.

FIG. 17 is a block diagram of a control system of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) for comprehensively controlling games, and a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer) 111 is provided. The CPU unit 110 includes an input unit 120 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 unit 110 includes a game microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and a signal from the interface chip (I / F) 121 connected to the proximity switch in the input unit 120 (start winning detection signal). Is provided with an inverter 112 such as an inverter that logically inverts the signal and input to the gaming microcomputer 111 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and generates a clock for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generation circuit. And an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 so as to be operable. Is done.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can change, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state or small hit gaming state) when the special result mode is entered, some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. A display state in which a display result that has already been derived and displayed at a stage satisfies a condition that becomes a 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. And, for example, a state in which a variable display by a plurality of variable display areas is maintained (so-called full rotation reach) while maintaining a state in which special result forms are aligned. The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device has progressed to reach a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition for the special result mode.

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

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

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

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

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a start port 1 switch 36a in the start winning port 36, a start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, a gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, and a general winning port. The switch 35a, count switches 38a and 39a, and the specific area switch 97 are connected via the proximity I / F 121. When the connected switch is a proximity switch, the proximity I / F 121 receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from the switch, and a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. It is an interface chip that converts to Proximity I / F 121 seems to be floating because the input range is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the proximity switch is improperly shorted, the switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. An abnormal state can be detected, and an abnormality detection signal is output.

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

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

  Further, the input unit 120 includes a start winning opening 36 converted by signals from the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 and the proximity I / F 121. The start port 1 switch 36a in the inside, the start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switch 35a, the count switches 38a and 39a, and the signals from the specific area switch 97 and the data bus 140 A second input port 122 is provided to supply to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the. The data held by the second input port 122 is read by asserting the enable signal CE1 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 122. be able to. The same applies to other ports described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 to open a first special variable winning device 38 (a large winning port solenoid) 38b and a solenoid opening a second special variable winning device 39 (a large winning port solenoid). 39b, opening / closing data of a solenoid (general power solenoid) 37c for opening the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37, and a sorting device solenoid 96 for driving the sorting floor member 95, and a cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 ON / OFF data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the contents displayed on the batch display device 50, the third output port 135 for outputting the ON / OFF data of the digit line to which the LED is connected 4th output port 136 for outputting, information about the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information information transmission unit (external Fifth output port 137 for outputting the broadcast terminal board) 71 is provided. Information relating to the gaming machine 10 output from the information transmission unit (external information terminal board) 71 is supplied to, for example, an information collection terminal or a game hall internal management device (not shown) installed in a game store.

  Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening / closing data signals of the large winning port solenoid 38b, the large winning port solenoid 39b, the general electric solenoid 37c, and the distribution device solenoid 96 output from the third output port 135, and the solenoids of the respective solenoids. A first driver (drive circuit) 138a that generates and outputs a drive signal; a second driver 138b that outputs an on / off drive signal for a digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50 output from the third output port 135; A third driver 138c that outputs an ON / OFF drive signal for the segment line on the current supply side of the batch display device 50 output from the fourth output port 136, and an external device that supplies the external device such as a management device from the fifth output port 137 A fourth driver 138d that outputs an information signal to an information transmission unit (external information terminal board) 71 is provided.

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

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

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The 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 for performing image processing for video display on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the 2nd CPU 312, and various melody and sound effects such as speakers (audio output unit) A sound source LSI 314 is provided to control the output of sound for reproduction from 19a and 19b.

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

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

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is input from the VDP 313 to the main control microcomputer 311 in order to synchronize the image of the display device 41 and the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the front frame 12 and the game board 30. In addition, the VDP 313 notifies the video control microcomputer 312 that it is waiting to receive an interrupt signal INT0-n and a command or data from the video control microcomputer 312 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT is input. Further, the video control microcomputer 312 receives from the main control microcomputer 311 a synchronization signal SYNC that informs that the video control microcomputer 312 is operating normally and gives command transmission timing. A call signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged between the main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 in order to transmit and receive commands and data by 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. Variation start command, symbol information command, variation pattern random number command, customer waiting demo command, fanfare command, probability information command, variation stop command transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via this command I / F 331 A jackpot end command, an error designation command, etc. are received as an effect control command signal. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. Is provided.

  In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with a board decoration LED control circuit 332 that drives and controls a board decoration device 46 having LEDs provided on the game board 30 (including the surrounding frame body 40). In addition, a frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device 18 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the front frame 12, and a board effect provided on the game board 30 (including the surrounding frame body 40). Drive control of a board effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 that controls the drive of the device 44 (for example, the movable effect device 600), and a frame effect device 45 (for example, a motor that operates the moving light 16) provided on the front frame 12. A frame effect motor control circuit 335 is provided. These control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps, motors and solenoids are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 340.

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

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

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

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided to the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining a missed hit of the normal game display game is performed. Then, after the identification information is fluctuated and displayed for a predetermined time on the general-purpose display, processing for displaying a general-purpose variable display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of this general-purpose fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general-purpose display, and the general-purpose solenoid 37c is operated to move the movable member 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 for a predetermined time (for example, , 0.3 seconds) Control to open as described above. 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 start winning port 36, and based on this start memory, the first special figure variation display game is stored. The big hit determination random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining a miss of the first special figure variation display game is performed. In addition, the start memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37, and based on this start memory, the big hit determination of the second special figure variable display game A random number value is extracted and compared with a determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining a miss of the second special figure variation display game is performed.

  Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination results of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game to the effect control device 300. Then, after the identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display 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, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode and the small hit result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit or a small hit. In addition, processing for generating a special gaming state or a small hit gaming state is performed. In the process of generating the special game state or the small hit game state, the CPU 111A, for example, the second special variable prize device by the open / close door 38c of the first special variable prize device 38 or the big prize port solenoid 39b by the big prize port solenoid 38b. The control is performed so that the open / close door 39c of 39 is opened to allow the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening. Then, until the condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined openable time elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. A control (cycle game) is performed in which the release is set as one round, and this is continued (repeated) a predetermined number of rounds. Further, when the second special variation winning device 39 is opened, whether or not to flow into the specific area 91 is controlled by the distribution device solenoid 96. 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. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a special game generating means capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player based on the result of the variable display game being a special result.

  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. That is, the effect control device 300 displays a plurality of pieces of identification information on the display device 41 in a variable manner based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (start winning port 36, normal variation winning device 37) provided in the game area 32. Display control means capable of executing and displaying the variable display game. Furthermore, in the effect control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, setting of the effect state (effect mode), sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, processing for controlling the light emission of various LEDs, movable effect A process for controlling the operation of the apparatus 600, a process for displaying a preview image for notifying the result of the special figure display game in a region where the shielding is released by the effect movable body 640 performing the effect operation, and the like are performed.

  In other words, based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area (start winning prize port 36, normal variable winning device 37) provided in the game area 32, the display device 41 executes a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner. Display control means (production control device 300) that can be played, and special game generation means that can generate a special game state advantageous to the player based on the result of the variable display game being a special result (Game control device 100), and the display control means displays a preview image for notifying the result of the variable display game in the area where the shielding movable is released by the effect movable body 640 performing the effect operation in the display unit 42. It is supposed to be displayed.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state as a game state after the special game state or the small hit game state ends based on the inflow of game balls into the specific area 91. This high probability state is a state in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. In addition, even if a high probability state is established based on the inflow of game balls into the specific area 91 in either the special game state or the small hit game state of the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game, Both the special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are in a high probability state. Note that the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a so-called ST (number-of-times cut-and-change) machine that ends a high probability state and returns to a normal probability state by executing a predetermined number of special figure fluctuation display games.

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

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

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

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of winning balls based on winning in the start winning opening 36 is three, and the number of winning balls based on winning in the normal variable winning device 37 is one. In many conventional gaming machines, the number of winning balls based on winning at the start winning opening 36 is the same as the number of winning balls based on winning at the normal variation winning device 37. In order to prevent the number of award balls to be acquired based on winning a prize in the device 37 from being increased too much, the game store sometimes performs nail adjustment to reduce the number of game balls passing through the usual start gate 34. Such adjustment makes it difficult for the normal fluctuation display game to be executed and the opening frequency of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is reduced, so that the number of winning balls acquired in a short time state can be reduced.

  However, the player is dissatisfied with the fact that the normal variation prize-winning device 37 is not released in spite of the short time state, and the execution frequency of the second special figure variation display game is reduced. In particular, in the case where the distribution of special results is more advantageous for the player in the second special figure fluctuation display game, the player's dissatisfaction with the fact that the second special figure fluctuation display game is not executed is large. It was.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the game is not in the special game state, the small hit game state, or the short-time state, the game ball is launched into the first flow path 32a to aim at the start winning opening 36, and the special game state or the small hit game. In the state and the short time state, it is designed to aim at the normal variation winning device 37 and the special variation winning devices 38 and 39 by firing a game ball on the second flow path 32b. In other words, the game ball is fired to different flow paths when aiming at the start winning opening 36 and when aiming at the normal variation winning apparatus 37 so that the starting winning opening 36 and the normal variation winning apparatus 37 cannot be aimed at the same time. Has been. In such a design, since the first start memory does not occur during the time-short state, the nail adjustment is performed so as to reduce the number of game balls passing through the normal start gate 34. Execution itself was sometimes interrupted.

  Therefore, the number of winning balls based on winning in the normal variable winning device 37 is less than the number of winning balls based on winning in the starting winning port 36, and the award is obtained based on winning in the normal variable winning device 37 in a short time state. I try not to have too many balls. This prevents the game store from performing nail adjustment to reduce the number of game balls passing through the normal start gate 34 and prevents the player from being dissatisfied with the fact that the second special figure variation display game is not executed. be able to. Furthermore, a general winning opening 35 (for example, a normal variation winning device) is provided upstream of the normal variation winning device 37 in the second flow down path 32b (that is, a position where the number of game balls flowing down does not decrease from the number of game balls that have been fired). By providing 10 prize balls more than 37), the number of prize balls acquired during the short-time state is not reduced more than necessary. In addition, the number of winning balls based on winning in the normal variable winning device 37 is made smaller than the number of winning balls based on winning in the starting winning opening 36, so that the guiding member 80 causes the second flowing down path 32b to flow down. Most of the game balls to be played can be guided to the normal variation winning device 37, and the dissatisfaction of the player with respect to the fact that the game balls do not win the opened normal variation winning device 37 can be eliminated. With such a configuration, it is possible to concentrate on the special figure variation display game without worrying about the winning status of the normal variation winning device 37 during the short-time state, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game during the short-time state. Note that the number of winning balls of the general winning opening 35 provided in the second flow down path 32b may be set smaller than the number of winning balls (for example, 10) of other general winning openings. In addition, the gap between the movable member 37b and the guide member 80 in the open state is set to a width that allows the game ball to pass so that the number of game balls won in the normal variation winning device 37 can be reduced. It may be left.

  Next, control of the gaming machine 10 will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. Control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes main processing shown in FIGS. 19 and 20 and timer interruption processing shown in FIG. 21 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 milliseconds).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 19, first, an interrupt prohibition process (step S1) is performed, and then an interrupt vector setting process for setting a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs ( Step S2), a stack pointer setting process for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like when an interrupt occurs (Step S3), an interrupt mode setting process for setting an interrupt processing mode (Step S3) S4) is performed.

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

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

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

  Moreover, when it determines with the initialization switch being ON by step S9 (step S9; Yes), or when it determines with the value of a power failure inspection area | region not being normal at step S11 or step S13 (step S11; No or step S13; No) ) If it is determined in step S16 that the checksums do not match (step S16; No), the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG. 20 to perform initialization processing.

  In step S17 of FIG. 20, all the power failure inspection areas are cleared, the checksum area is cleared (step S18), and the area related to error and fraud monitoring is reset (step S19). Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S20). If it is determined in step S20 that the state is not a high probability state (step S20; No), steps S21 and S22 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S23.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. The timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the CPU 111A, the timer interrupt process in FIG. 21 is started.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first performs a register save process (step S51) for transferring a value held in a predetermined register to the RWM. In the Z80 microcomputer used as the gaming microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register. Next, input from various sensors (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, usual gate switch 34a, general prize port switch 35a, count switches 38a and 39a, specific area switch 97, etc.), that is, An input process (step S52) for reading the state of each input port is performed. Next, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S53) for performing drive control of actuators such as solenoids (large prize winning openings SOL38b, 39b, general electric power SOL37c, distribution device SOL96) and the like is performed. .

  Next, a command transmission process (step S54), a random number update process 1 (step S55), and a random number update process 2 (step S56) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 300, the payout control device 200, and the like. )I do. Next, it is monitored whether there is a normal signal input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the general winning port switch 35a, the count switches 38a and 39a, and the specific area switch 97. Or, a prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S57) for monitoring errors (whether the front frame or the glass frame is not opened) is performed. Next, a special figure game process (step S58) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game, and a general figure game process (step S59) for performing a process related to the common figure variation display game are performed.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the special game process, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first starts the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring the winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a. )I do. In this start port switch monitoring process, if there is a winning game ball in the start winning port 36 that forms the first start winning port and the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the second start winning port, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted. The game result prior determination is performed in advance to determine the game result based on the winning in the stage before the start of the special figure variation display game based on the winning.

  Next, 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 first special variation winning device 38 and the count switch 39a provided in the second special variation winning device 39 is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step A8, if the special figure game process number is “7”, in order to perform the process of setting the opening time / opening pattern of the big prize opening, the setting of the fanfare command, and the small hitting process when the small hit occurs A small hit fanfare process (step A16) for setting necessary information and the like is performed. If the special figure game process number is “8” in step A8, a small hitting process (step A17) for setting an ending command, setting information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball process, etc. I do.

  In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “9”, a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining balls won in the big prize opening during the small hitting process, The small hit remaining sphere process (step A18) for setting information necessary for performing the process is performed. If the special figure game process number is “10” in step A8, a small hit end process (step A19) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure routine process (step A9) is performed. .

  Next, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51 (step A20), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A21) related to the special figure 1 display 51 is performed. Next, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A22), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A23) related to 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 A20, and the subsequent processes are performed.

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

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 23, in the start port switch monitoring process, the gaming microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first prepares a table for setting information on hold by the first start port (start winning prize port 36) ( Step A111) and special figure start port switch common processing (step A112) are performed.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the special-purpose start port switch common process, the gaming microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first starts the monitoring target start port switch (the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a). For example, it is checked whether there is an input to the start port 1 switch 36a or the like (step A201), and it is determined whether there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202). If it is determined in step A202 that there is no input to the monitoring target start port switch (step A202; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), after saving the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch (step A203), The extracted big hit random number is loaded into the monitored hard random number latch register and prepared (step A204).

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

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

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

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

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

  In other words, the game control device 100 sends the determination information (hit random number, big hit symbol random number, variation pattern random number 1 to 3 etc.) based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning area (start winning prize port 36, normal variation winning prize device 37). A start storage means that can be extracted and stored as a start storage of the variable display game is provided.

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

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

  If it is determined in step A233 that the probability is high (step A233; Yes), the determination value for high probability is set (step A234), the off symbol information is set (step A236), and the target A jackpot random number is loaded (step A237). Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is a big hit based on whether or not the jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value (step A238). On the other hand, if it is determined in step A233 that it is not a high probability (step A233; No), a determination value for the low probability (normal probability state) is set (step A235), and the off symbol information is set ( Step A236), the target big hit random number is loaded (Step A237). Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is a big hit based on whether or not the jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value (step A238).

  When it is determined in step A238 that it is a big hit (step A238; Yes), a big hit symbol information table (see FIGS. 28A and 28B) corresponding to the target start-up switch is set (step A239). The target jackpot symbol random number is loaded (step A242). Thereafter, symbol information corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number is acquired from the set jackpot symbol information table (step A243), a symbol information command corresponding to the acquired symbol information is prepared (step A244), and command setting processing is performed (step A243). Step A245). On the other hand, when it is determined in step A238 that it is not a big hit (step A238; No), it is determined whether or not the big hit is determined by whether or not the big hit random number value matches the small hit determination value (step A240). .

  If it is determined in step A240 that it is a small hit (step A240; Yes), a small hit symbol information table (see FIG. 28C) corresponding to the target starter switch is set (step A241), The target jackpot symbol random number is loaded (step A242). Thereafter, symbol information corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number is acquired from the set jackpot symbol information table (step A243), a symbol information command corresponding to the acquired symbol information is prepared (step A244), and command setting processing is performed (step A243). Step A245). If it is determined in step A240 that it is not a small hit (step A240; No), a symbol information command corresponding to the acquired symbol information is prepared (step A244) and command setting processing is performed (step A245). .

  After performing the command setting process (step A245), the target variation pattern random number 1 is loaded (step A246), and a variation pattern random number command corresponding to the target variation pattern random number 1 is prepared (step A247). Processing is performed (step A248), and the special figure hold information determination processing is terminated. With this process, the decoration special figure hold number command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 based on the occurrence of the start memory, and thereafter, the symbol information command and the variation pattern random number command are transmitted as prior determination information (preliminary determination command). Is done. Then, the production control device 300 increases the special figure start memory number based on the decoration special figure reservation number command, and performs a pre-production (prefetching production) based on the symbol information command and the variation pattern random number command.

  That is, the game control device 100 constitutes a part of a prior determination unit that can determine the determination information of the start storage stored in the start storage unit before the start of the variable display game based on the start storage, The determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information corresponding to the start memory can be notified to the effect control device 300 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory. Then, the effect control device 300 notifies the player of the result related information before the start timing of the special figure variation display game, for example, by changing the decorative special figure start memory display 81 displayed on the display device 41. It becomes possible.

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

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

  Further, at the time of prior determination, the determination may always be performed with the determination value in the normal probability state (when the probability is low) regardless of the probability state. In this way, it is possible to prevent the execution of the prior performance that loses the credibility due to the change in the probability state. In addition, a determination is made in advance until a change in the probability state due to, for example, reaching the number of games that can be executed in a high probability state, and a determination is made in the probability state when the special figure variation display game based on the determination target start memory is executed. You may do it. In particular, in the case of a gaming machine in which the second special figure variation display game is digested in order of winning without prioritized digestion, the first start memory and the second start memory are determined in advance regardless of whether or not the time is short. And sending the result to the effect control device 300.

[Count switch monitoring processing]
Next, details of the count switch monitoring process (step A2) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 26, in the count switch monitoring process, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first performs a process related to AT1 (first special variable winning device 38).

  In the processing relating to AT1 (first special variable winning device 38), the count SW1 is counted when the opening based on the AT1 small hit (step A251; Yes) or the opening based on the AT1 big hit (step A252; Yes). It is determined whether there is an input to (count switch 38a) (step A253).

  When there is an input to the count SW1 (step A253; Yes), the winning prize mouth count is updated by +1 (step A259), and it is determined whether the count number has reached the upper limit that can be won in one round (step A260). ). If the count number has not reached the upper limit value (step A260; No), the count switch monitoring process ends. If the count reaches the upper limit (step A260; Yes), the special figure game process timer is cleared to 0 (step A261), and the count switch monitoring process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when AT1 is not being released based on the small hit (step A251; No), and is not being released based on the big hit of AT1 (step A252; No), or when there is no input to the count SW1 (step A253; No). , Processing related to AT2 (second special variable winning device 39) is performed.

  In the process related to AT2, when the opening based on the small hit of AT2 is not being opened (step A254; No), and when the opening is not based on the big hit of AT2 (step A255; No), the count switch monitoring process is terminated. Further, in the case of being open based on the small hit of AT2 (step A254; Yes) or being open based on the big hit of AT2 (step A255; Yes), the special function SW for detecting the game ball flowing into the specific area 91 ( It is determined whether or not there is an input to the specific area switch 97) (step A256).

  When there is an input to the special function SW (step A256; Yes), a special pass flag is set (step A257), and it is determined whether there is an input to the count SW2 (count switch 39a) (step A258). When there is no input to the special function SW (step A256; No), it is determined whether there is an input to the count SW2 (count switch 39a) (step A258).

  If there is no input to the count SW2 (step A258; No), the count switch monitoring process is terminated. If there is an input to the count SW2 (step A258; Yes), the big prize opening count is updated by +1 (step A259), and it is determined whether the count number has reached the upper limit that can be won in one round ( Step A260). If the count number has not reached the upper limit value (step A260; No), the count switch monitoring process ends. If the count reaches the upper limit (step A260; Yes), the special figure game process timer is cleared to 0 (step A261), and the count switch monitoring process is terminated.

[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. 27, in the special figure normal processing, the gaming microcomputer 111 of the gaming control device 100 is first supporting a normal electric power (during a short time state) or hitting (during a special gaming state or a small hit gaming state). (Step A301). When the power transmission support is not being performed or not being hit (step A301; No), it is checked whether the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) is 0 (step A303). Further, when the power transmission is being supported or hit (Step A301; Yes), the display number for turning off the right-handed warning LED is saved in the gaming state display number 2 area (Step A302), and the special figure 2 hold number ( It is checked whether (second start memory number) is 0 (step A303).

  When the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (step A304; Yes), it is checked whether the special figure 1 hold number (first start memory number) is 0 (step A305). It is determined whether it is 0 (step A306). If it is determined in step A306 that the number of special figure 1 hold is 0 (step A306; Yes), it is checked whether the customer waiting demo has already started (step A307), and the customer waiting demo has already started. It is determined whether or not the customer waiting demonstration has been started (step A308).

  If it is determined in step A308 that the customer waiting demo has not been started (step A308; No), a customer waiting demo flag is saved in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A309). Then, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A310), a command setting process (step A311), a special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A312) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A308 that the customer waiting demo has already started (step A308; Yes), the customer waiting demo flag is already saved in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A309), and the customer waiting demo command is displayed. Is also prepared (step A310), and the command setting process (step A311) is also executed, so the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A312) is performed without performing these processes, and the special figure normal process is terminated. To do. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 1, a process number “0” relating to the special figure normal process, a flag (big prize opening fraud monitoring information) for defining a special prize opening fraud monitoring period, and the like are set.

  If it is determined in step A304 that the special figure 2 hold number is not 0 (step A304; No), or if it is determined in step A306 that the special figure 1 hold number is not 0 (step A306; No), the special figure 2 hold number is not 0. A jackpot flag setting process (step A313) is performed for setting shift information and jackpot information to the jackpot flag for determining whether or not the figure variation display game is a jackpot. Then, a small hit flag setting process (step A314) is performed for setting shift information or small hit information to the small hit flag for determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is a small hit.

  Thereafter, as a process related to the setting of the special symbol stop symbol (symbol information), a special symbol stop symbol setting process (step A315), which is a process of determining the special symbol stop symbol based on the presence / absence of the big hit flag or the small hit flag and the symbol random number ), The signal corresponding to the special figure stop symbol number of the special figure stop symbol that has been set is saved in the test signal output data area (step A316), and the symbol information is saved as the special symbol (special symbol 1 or special symbol 2). ) Is saved in the symbol information (work) area corresponding to ().

  Next, the special figure fluctuation flag corresponding to the special figure (special figure 1 or special figure 2) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area (step A318), and a table for setting information regarding the fluctuation pattern is prepared (step A319). Next, a variation pattern setting process (step A320) for setting a variation mode of the special figure variation display game and a variation start information setting process (step A321) for setting variation start information are performed. In this variation start information setting process, a variation pattern command including information related to a variation pattern of the special-figure variation display game, a decoration special-figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern (stop result mode) information related to the ornament special-figure variation display game, A decoration special figure reservation number command (decoration special figure reservation number command) related to the decoration special figure start storage display 81 displayed on the device 41 is prepared. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

  Subsequently, the special figure changing process transition setting process (step A322) is performed, and the special figure usual process is terminated. In the special figure changing process transition setting process, the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process, the information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, the test signal relating to the change of the first special figure, or the second special figure Test signal during fluctuation, information for controlling the first special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 (for example, flag relating to fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51, blinking of the special figure 1 display 51 For the control of the second special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 2 display 52 (for example, a flag relating to the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52, the special figure 2 display) The initial value of the timer of the blinking cycle of 52) and the like are set.

  In this way, if the special figure 2 hold number in step A303 and step A304 is checked before the special figure 1 hold number check in step A305 and step A306, the special figure 2 hold number is not zero. Is executed from the jackpot flag setting process (step A313) based on the second start memory to the special figure changing process transition setting process (step A322). In this case, the special chart changing process transition setting process (step A322) is executed from the big hit flag setting process (step A313) based on the first start memory. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game.

  That is, the game control device 100 determines start memory determination information stored in the start memory means (game control device 100) according to the progress state of the game at the start of the variable display game based on the start memory, Fluctuation display game execution means for executing a variation display game based on the determination result is provided. In addition, the game control device 100 executes a first variation display game in which a first variation display game (first special figure variation display game) is executed based on the winning of a game ball in the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36). And second variation display game execution means for executing a second variation display game (second special figure variation display game) based on winning of a game ball at the second start winning opening (ordinary variation prize winning device 37). Eggplant. In addition, the game control device 100 serves as a game result determining means capable of determining whether or not the result of the variable display game is a special result.

  FIG. 28 shows a big hit symbol information table and a small hit symbol information table for determining the type of special result when the result is a special result (big hit or small hit). FIG. 28A is a jackpot symbol information table corresponding to the first special symbol variation display game, and FIG. 28B is a jackpot symbol information table corresponding to the second special symbol variation display game. ) Is a small hit symbol information table corresponding to the first and second special figure variation display game.

  In the special result and the small hit result, a plurality of types having different game values such as an execution mode of the special game state and the small hit game state and an additional game value given to the player after the end of the special game state are set, The game control device 100 selects a special result or a small hit result based on the big hit symbol random number extracted based on the winning of the game ball at the starting port. That is, it can be said that the execution mode of the special game state and the small hit game state and the amount of additional game value are determined based on the big hit symbol random number. The execution mode of the special game state or the small hit game state in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment refers to the number of rounds that can be executed and the opening time of the big prize opening (that is, game balls that can be acquired in the special game state (prize balls) )) And the opening of the special prize opening. Further, a round for opening AT2 (second special variation winning device 39), an opening mode, a special distribution state that is an operation mode of the distribution floor member 95 of the distribution device 94, and the like are set. The probability of becoming a probability state is changed. Further, the additional game value is the number of executions of the special figure variable display game which is set to a high probability state after the special game state or the small hit game state ends when the game ball flows into the specific area 91, the special game state or the small game value. This is the number of executions of the special figure variation display game that is set to the short time state after the winning game state is ended.

  As shown in FIG. 28A, in the first special figure variation display game, when the result is a big hit and the big hit symbol random number is 1 to 30, the number of rounds executed in the special game state Is 15 rounds. Of these, the 12th round, the 10th round, or the 8th round according to the jackpot symbol random number is a specific round in which the AT2 (second special variation winning device 39) is opened, and the other rounds are AT1 (first special variation). The winning device 38) is opened. Each of the opening modes of AT1 and AT2 is an opening mode in which the opening is continuously performed over the opening time of 24 seconds. In addition, even if it is within the opening time, when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls wins, the opening ends.

  In addition, when AT2 is opened, the operation mode of the sorting device 94 is a specific region passage permissible operation that allows inflow into the specific region 91 (second operation mode, see FIG. 39B). Control is performed so that a high-probability state is likely to occur after the game state ends. When a game ball flows into the specific area 91, a high probability state is set until the special figure variation display game is executed 75 times after the special game state ends. In addition, when a game ball does not flow into the specific area 91, a normal probability state is set. Regardless of whether or not a game ball has flowed into the specific area 91, after the special game state is over, the game is kept in a time-saving state until 100 special figure variation display games are executed. That is, in the first special figure variation display game, a big hit with a big hit symbol random number of 1 to 30 is a passable big hit that allows inflow into the specific area 91.

  In this way, the inflow to the specific area 91 can be performed only in the specific round, and further, the execution time of the specific round that can flow into the specific area 91 is changed, so that it is possible to play games at which timing the specific round is reached. A person can play a game while pounding, and the interest of the game in a special game state is improved. Further, by changing the special variable winning device that performs the conversion operation to the open state between the specific round and the other rounds, it is easy to grasp that it is the specific round, and the game performance in the special game state is improved.

  Further, in the first special figure variation display game, when the result is a big hit and the big hit symbol random number is 31 to 50, the number of rounds executed in the special game state is 12 rounds. Of these, the 12th round, the 10th round, or the 8th round according to the jackpot symbol random number is a specific round in which the AT2 (second special variation winning device 39) is opened, and the other rounds are AT1 (first special variation). The winning device 38) is opened. In addition, the opening mode of AT1 is an opening mode that opens continuously over the opening time of 24 seconds, but the opening mode of AT2 is the opening mode that opens for 0.5 seconds 10 times with a predetermined closing time. It is an aspect. In addition, even if it is within the opening time, when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls wins, the opening ends.

  In addition, in AT2, a specific area passage restricting operation (first operation) in which the operation mode of the sorting device 94 restricts the inflow to the specific area 91 together with the opening mode in which the game ball is difficult to flow in as described above. Mode, see FIG. 39 (a)), and is controlled so that it is unlikely to become a high probability state after the special gaming state. However, there is a possibility of flowing into the specific area 91 depending on the behavior of the winning game ball. When a game ball flows into the specific area 91, after the special game state ends, it is in a high probability state until 50 special figure variation display games are executed, and when the game ball does not flow into the specific area 91 Normal probability state. Regardless of whether or not a game ball has flowed into the specific area 91, after the special game state is ended, the time is kept short until 75 special figure variation display games are executed. That is, in the first special figure variation display game, the big hit with the big hit symbol random number of 31 to 50 is a pass restriction big hit in which the inflow to the specific area 91 is restricted.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (b), in the second special figure variation display game, when the result is a big hit and the big hit symbol random number is 1 to 40, the number of rounds executed in the special game state Is 15 rounds. Of these, the 12th round, the 10th round, the 8th round, or the 1st round is determined as a specific round in which the AT2 (second special variable winning device 39) is opened, and AT1 ( The first special variable winning device 38) is opened. Further, in the second special figure variation display game, when the result is a big hit and the big hit symbol random number is 41 to 50, the number of rounds executed in the special game state is 12 rounds. Among them, the 10th round or the 8th round according to the jackpot symbol random number is a specific round in which AT2 (second special variable winning device 39) is opened, and AT1 (first special variable winning device 38) in other rounds. Is released.

  Each of the opening modes of AT1 and AT2 is an opening mode in which the opening is continuously performed over the opening time of 24 seconds. In addition, even if it is within the opening time, when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls wins, the opening ends. Further, when AT2 is opened, the operation mode of the sorting device 94 is set to a specific area passage allowable operation that allows inflow into the specific area 91, and is controlled so as to easily become a high probability state after the special gaming state ends. Is done. When a game ball flows into the specific area 91, after the end of the special game state, it is highly probable until a special figure variation display game is executed 75 times (when the number of rounds is 15) or 50 times (when the number of rounds is 12). State. In addition, when a game ball does not flow into the specific area 91, a normal probability state is set. Regardless of whether or not a game ball has flowed into the specific area 91, a special-figure display game of 100 times (when the number of rounds is 15) or 75 times (when the number of rounds is 12) after the special gaming state ends. It is in a short time state until it is executed. In other words, the big hit in the second special figure variation display game is an allowable pass big hit that allows inflow into the specific area 91.

  Thus, a specific round is determined by the type of special figure and the value of the jackpot symbol random number. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a round determination means for determining a specific round that allows a game ball to be awarded to the specific area 91 among a plurality of rounds.

  In addition, the second special figure variation display game is more advantageous to the player than the first special figure variation display game because the sorting device 94 does not perform the specific region passage restriction operation as compared with the first special figure variation display game. It has become. In other words, the distribution device 94 is allowed to pass through a specific area in a specific round of a special gaming state generated based on the first special figure variation display game and a specific round of a special gaming state generated based on the second special figure variation display game. The probability of controlling in (second operation mode) is higher in the second special figure variation display game. Thus, a specific gaming state (high probability state) occurs after the end of the special gaming state generated based on the first special figure variation display game and after the end of the special gaming state generated based on the second special figure variation display game. Probability can be changed, and playability is improved.

  In the second special figure variation display game, it is possible to set a specific round for releasing AT2 in the first round. This is a special figure fluctuation display game in which the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed based on winning in the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and winning in the normal fluctuation winning device 37 occurs mainly in a short time state. Because there is. In the short time state, the player is firing the game ball aiming at the second flow down path 32b, and it is not necessary to change the flow down path for launching the game ball in accordance with the occurrence of the special game state. Even if is released, it is easy for AT2 to win a game ball. As described above, in the second special figure variation display game, the specific round can be set freely even by the first round so that the game performance is improved.

  On the other hand, the first special figure fluctuation display game is a special figure fluctuation display game that is executed based on winning in the start winning opening 36, and the winning in the starting winning opening 36 mainly occurs when the time is not short. . If it is not in the short-time state, the normal-game fluctuation display game is not hit or hits with a lower probability than in the short-time state, so the player is aiming at the first flow path 32a, and the special ball Along with the occurrence of the state, it is necessary to change the flow path for launching the game ball to the second flow path 32b. For this reason, for example, if an unfamiliar player releases AT2 in the first round, the specific round ends before the game ball launch path is changed to the second downstream path, and the game ball is moved to the specific area 91. There is a risk that an unexpected situation will occur in which it becomes impossible to win a prize. In order to prevent such a situation, in the case of a big hit based on the first special figure variation display game, AT2 is not opened in the first round.

  From the above, in the game area 32, as the flow path of the game balls, the first flow path 32a in which the first start winning port (start winning port 36) is disposed and the second start winning port (ordinary variable prize). The second flow down path 32b in which the device 37) is disposed is set, and the first variable winning device (first special variable winning device 38) and the second variable winning device (second special variable winning device 39) The game ball that has flowed down the two downstream paths 32b is arranged at a position where a prize can be won, and the round determining means (game control device 100) is a first variable display game based on the winning of the game ball into the first starting prize opening. In the special gaming state generated as a result of the above, the first round is not determined as a specific round.

  In addition, the first starting prize opening (starting prize opening 36) can normally win game balls, and the second starting prize opening (ordinary variable prize winning device 37) wins game balls based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. The game ball can be converted from the closed state to the open state in which the game ball can be won, and in the specific game state, at least the number of conversions to the open state of the second start winning opening per unit time is larger than the normal game state The round determination means (game control device 100) includes any one of the specific rounds including the first in a special game state generated as a result of the second variable display game based on the winning of the game ball in the second start winning opening. It will be decided in that round.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (c), when the result is a small hit, a common small hit symbol information table is used for the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game. In this case, when the jackpot symbol random number is 1 to 30, an opening mode is set in which AT1 is opened four times with a predetermined closing time for 0.5 seconds. In this case, the first small winning game state in which the first variable winning device (the first special variable winning device 38) is opened and closed is set. After the end of the first small hit game state, the game state (probability state or short time state) before the occurrence of the small hit and the remaining number of times of the game state are maintained. That is, when the game state is the first small hit game state in the specific game state and the number of continuations of the specific game state remains, the first game state is determined regardless of whether or not the game ball flows into the specific area 91. The specific gaming state is continued even after the end of the small hit gaming state.

  When the jackpot symbol random number is 31 to 50, an opening mode is set in which AT2 is opened four times with a predetermined closing time for 0.5 seconds. In this case, the second small winning game state in which the second variable winning device (second special variable winning device 39) is opened and closed converted is obtained. Further, the operation mode of the sorting device 94 is a specific area passage allowing operation for allowing inflow to the specific area 91 or a specific area passage restricting operation for restricting inflow to the specific area 91 based on the jackpot symbol random number. When a game ball flows into the specific area 91, regardless of the game state before the small hit game state, it will be in a high probability state until 50 special figure variation display games are executed after the small hit game state ends, The time is shortened until 50 special figure variation display games are executed. In addition, when the game ball does not flow into the specific area 91 and the probability state before the small hit occurrence is a high probability state, after the small hit game state ends, the normal probability state is obtained, and 50 times The time is reduced until the special figure variation display game is executed. When the game ball does not flow into the specific area 91 and the probability state before the small hit occurrence is the normal probability state and the short time state, the probability state does not change and the short time state ends. Further, when the game ball does not flow into the specific area 91 and is not in the short time state before the small hit occurs, the probability state or the short time state is not changed.

[Variation pattern setting process]
Next, details of the variation pattern setting process (step A320) in the above-described special figure routine process will be described. As shown in FIG. 29, in the variation pattern setting process, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first checks whether the symbol information (for work) is off symbol information (step A331), and the off symbol is displayed. It is determined whether it is information (step A332).

  If it is determined in step A332 that the symbol information is out of place (step A332; Yes), a variation group selection table (see FIGS. 31 and 32) corresponding to the current gaming state is prepared (step A333). The fluctuation pattern random number 1 is loaded from the target area and prepared (step A337). On the other hand, when it is determined in step A332 that the symbol information is not out of step (step A332; No), it is determined whether the symbol information is small hit symbol information (step A334).

  If it is the small hit symbol information (step A334; Yes), a variation group selection table at the time of the small hit (see FIGS. 30C and 30D) is prepared (step A335), and from the target area The fluctuation pattern random number 1 is loaded and prepared (step A337). If it is not the small hit symbol information (step A334; No), that is, if it is the big hit symbol information, the variation group selection table (FIG. 30 (a ) And (b)) are prepared (step A336), and the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is loaded from the target area and prepared (step A337).

  Next, a 2-byte distribution process (step A338) is performed, and the address of the reach system obtained as a result of the distribution is acquired and prepared (step A339). Next, the fluctuation pattern random number 2 is loaded from the target area and prepared (step A340), and a sorting process (step A341) is performed to obtain the latter half fluctuation number obtained as a result of the sorting (step A342). Next, the latter-half variation number is saved in the target latter-half variation number area (step A343), and it is determined whether the latter-half variation number is a reachless variation number (step A344).

  If it is determined in step A344 that the number is a variation without reach (step A344; Yes), the first half variation selection table 1 (for no reach) is prepared (step A345), and the variation pattern random number 3 is obtained from the target region. Is prepared by loading (step A347). On the other hand, if it is determined in step A344 that the number is not a reachless variation number (step A344; No), the first half variation selection table 2 (for reach) is prepared (step A346), and the variation pattern random number 3 from the target area. Is prepared by loading (step A347).

  Next, a sorting process is performed (step A348), and the first half variation number obtained as a result of the sorting is acquired and prepared (step A349), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. Through the above processing, a variation group (no reach, normal reach, or SP1 to 4 reach) is selected based on the variation pattern random number 1, and a detailed production distribution (variation pattern) is selected from the variation group based on the variation pattern random number 2. And the variation mode of the first half variation until reaching the reach state is selected on the basis of the variation pattern random number 3.

  In the variation group selection table at the time of big hit and small hit shown in FIG. 30, a variation group selection table selected according to the result (symbol information) and the special figure type is used regardless of the number of starting memories. In these tables, only the variation group that reaches the reach state can be selected, and the SP4 reach can be selected only in the case of the big win and the second special figure variation display game. 31 and FIG. 32, the fluctuation group selection table at the time of losing of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the fluctuation group selection table at the time of losing of the second special figure fluctuation display game, The table to be used differs depending on whether or not the state is).

  In the variation group selection table at the time of losing of the first special figure variation display game in the case of not being in the short time state shown in FIGS. If it is not in the short-time state, when the first start memory number is 1, that is, when the first start memory number is changed from 1 to 0 by the start of the first special figure variable display game, the special figure variable display game is displayed. 31 (a) is used, and when the first start memory number is 2, 3 or 4, the tables of FIGS. 31 (b) to 31 (d) are used. As the first start memory number increases, the fluctuation time without reach is shortened, so that the first start memory can be quickly digested. In addition, in the variation group selection table at the time of losing of the second special figure variation display game in the case of not being in the short time state shown in FIG. 32A, the same table is used regardless of the second start memory number.

  Further, in the variation group selection table at the time of losing of the first special figure variation display game in the short time state shown in FIG. 32B, the same table is used regardless of the first start memory number. Further, in the variation group selection table at the time of losing of the second special figure variation display game in the short time state shown in FIGS. 32C and 32D, when the second start memory number is 1, that is, When the second start memory number is changed from 1 to 0 due to the start of the 2 special figure variation display game, the second start memory number is 2, 3 or 4 using the table of FIG. At that time, the table of FIG. Also in this case, when the number of second start memories is large, there is no reach and the fluctuation time of normal reach is shortened, so that the second start memories can be quickly digested.

  In this way, the table (information determination mode) corresponding to the gaming state when starting the special figure variation display game is selected, and the variation pattern is selected. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a variation pattern determination unit that can determine the variation pattern of the identification information for executing the variation display game based on the determination result of the game result determination unit (game control device 100). . Further, the variation display game execution means (game control device 100) sets the game state at the start of the special figure variation display game among a plurality of information determination modes (variation group selection table or the like) associated with each game state. The determination information of the start memory that is the execution target of the special figure variation display game is determined by the corresponding information determination mode.

[Variation start information setting process]
Next, details of the change start information setting process (step A321) in the above-described special figure routine process will be described. As shown in FIG. 33, in the change start information setting process, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first clears the random number save areas of the target change pattern random numbers 1 to 3 (step A401). Next, the first half variation time value table is set (step A402), and the first half variation time value corresponding to the first half variation number is acquired (step A403). Next, the latter half variation time value table is set (step A404), and the latter half variation time value corresponding to the latter half variation number is acquired (step A405).

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

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

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

[Special figure display processing]
Next, details of the special figure display process (step A11) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 34, in the special figure display process, first, the big hit flags 1 and 2 set in the big hit flag setting process are loaded (step A501), and the big hit flag 1 and 2 areas are cleared (step A501). A502). Note that the big hit flag 1 is set to shift information or big hit information when the big hit flag setting process is performed for the first start memory, and the big hit flag 2 is the big hit flag setting process for the second start memory. In the event of a failure, deviation information or jackpot information is set.

  Then, it is checked whether the loaded big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A503), and if it is determined that the special figure 2 is a big hit (step A504; Yes), a test relating to the start of the special figure 2 big hit (special gaming state) The signal is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A508), and processing for setting the round number upper limit value table (step A509) is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A504 that the big hit flag 2 is not a big hit (step A504; No) as a result of checking the big hit flag 2, it is checked whether the loaded big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A505). When it is determined that the game is a big hit (step A506; Yes), a test signal related to the start of the special figure 1 big hit (special game state) is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A507), and the round number upper limit value table (Step A509) is set.

  After performing the process of setting the round number upper limit table (step A509), the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit area of the RWM (step A510). Subsequently, a round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A511). Next, a probability information command related to information for setting the probability of a winning result in the normal map variation display game and the special map variation display game to be a normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared (step A512), and command setting processing (Step A513) is performed. Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol pattern number) set in the stop symbol information setting process is prepared (step A514), and the command setting process (step A515) is performed. After that, a symbol information command corresponding to symbol information (stop symbol pattern information) related to the ornament special symbol variation display game is loaded and prepared from the ornament special symbol command area of the RWM (step A516), and command setting processing (step A517). I do.

  Next, the signal corresponding to the winning opening information and the probability state is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A518), and the big hit fanfare time corresponding to the winning opening information is set (step A519). ), The big hit fanfare time is saved in the special game processing timer (step A520). Thereafter, after resetting the number of illegal winning prize fraud winnings (step A521), the fraud monitoring period non-period flag is saved in the big winning prize fraud monitoring period flag area (step A522).

  Then, the fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1 (step A523) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. As shown in FIG. 37, in the fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1, first, “3”, which is the process number related to the fanfare / interval process, is saved in the special game process number area (step A571). Then, a signal relating to the start of the big hit (special game state) is saved in the external information output data area (step A572), and a signal relating to the end of the high probability state and the short time state is saved in the test signal output data area (step A573).

  Next, the round number area for managing the number of rounds in the special game state is reset (step A574), the low probability number is saved in the game state display number area (step A575), and the normal game mode flag area is saved. Saves the low probability of ordinary figure & no ordinary power support flag (step A576). Thereafter, the variable symbol determination flag area is reset (step A577), the high probability notification flag area is reset (step A578), and the special figure low probability flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A579). Then, the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A580), the time fluctuation count area is reset (step A581), and the fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1 is completed.

  Referring back to FIG. 34, if it is determined in step A506 that the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (step A506; No) as a result of the check, as shown in FIG. A524) If it is not a small hit (step A525; No), it is checked whether the small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step A526). If it is not a small hit (step A527; No), that is, if it is out of place, a fluctuation number update process (step A534) is performed to manage the number of games to be in a high probability state or a short time state, and the special figure normal processing shifts A setting process (step A535) is performed, and the special figure displaying process is terminated. In the special figure normal process transition setting process (step A535), a process for setting the processing number “0” relating to the special figure normal process, a flag (big prize fraud monitoring information) for defining the special prize fraud monitoring period, and the like are performed. .

  Further, when the small hit flag 1 is checked and it is a small hit (step A525; Yes) or when the small hit flag 2 is checked and is a small hit (step A527; Yes), a fanfare command is prepared. (Step A528), command setting processing (Step A529) is performed. After that, a special symbol command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol pattern information) related to the special symbol variation display game is loaded and prepared from the RWM special symbol command area (step A530), and command setting processing (step A531) is performed. )I do. Further, it is checked whether or not the small hit big prize opening information is the special figure 1 small hit release information (step A532), the small hit fanfare mid-process transition setting process (step A533) is performed, and the special figure display mid-process is terminated. .

  Thus, based on the fact that the result mode of the special figure variation display game is the small hit result, the small hit fanfare medium process (step A16), the small hit medium process (step A17), and the small hit remaining ball shown in FIG. A process (step A18) and a small hit end process (step A19) are performed. By these processes, the small hit gaming state in which the special variable winning device is opened and closed in the manner shown in FIG. 28C is performed. In other words, the game control device 100 changes the variable winning device (the first special variable winning device 38, the second special variable winning device 39) based on the fact that the variable display game (special map variable display game) has a small hit result. A small hit game generating means for generating a small hit game state for opening and closing conversion is provided.

[Variation count update processing]
Next, the details of the fluctuation number update process (step A534) in the above special figure display process will be described. As shown in FIG. 36, in the variation number update process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation (high probability state) is being performed (step A541). When the probability variation is being performed (step A541; Yes), the probability variation number is updated by -1 (step A542), and it is determined whether the probability variation number is 0 (step A543). As will be described later, the probability variation count is an initial value (75, 50, or 0 in this case) according to the number of executions of the special figure variation display game to be in a high probability state at the end of the special gaming state or the small hit gaming state Is set.

  If this probability variation number is not 0 (step A543; No), that is, if the high probability state continues in the next special figure variation display game, the variation number update process is terminated. If the probability variation number is 0 (step A543; Yes), that is, if the high probability state ends in the current special figure variation display game, it is determined whether the time variation number is 0 (step A544). ).

  As will be described later, an initial value is set in accordance with the number of executions of the special figure change display game that is in the normal probability state and the short time state at the end of the special game state or the small hit game state, as will be described later. If the number of short-time fluctuations is not 0 (step A544; No), that is, if the short-time state continues in the next special figure fluctuation display game, a probability information command (time reduction) at the end of probability change is prepared (step A545). Then, command setting processing is performed (step A546).

  Thereafter, a signal related to the start of time reduction is saved in the external information output data area (step A547), and a signal related to the start of time reduction is saved in the test signal output data area (step A548). Then, the low probability number is saved in the game state display number area (step A549), and the common figure high probability & ordinary power support flag is saved in the usual game mode flag area (step A550). Further, the low probability & short time flag is saved in the special game mode flag area (step A551), the probability information command (short time) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A552), and the variation number update process is completed. To do.

  On the other hand, when it is not in the probability change (step A541; No), it is determined whether the time is short (with electric support) (step A553). To do. When the time is short (step A553; Yes), the time fluctuation count is updated by -1 (step A554), and it is determined whether the time fluctuation count is 0 (step A555).

  If the time-varying variation count is not 0 (step A555; No), that is, if the time-varying state continues in the next special figure variation display game, the variation count updating process is terminated. Also, if the number of hourly fluctuations is 0 (step A555; Yes), that is, if the hourly state ends in the current special figure fluctuation display game, a probability information command (ordinary) at the time of hourly end is prepared (step). A556), command setting processing is performed (step A557). If the probability variation count is 0 (step A543; Yes), and the short-time variation count is 0 (step A544; Yes), a probability information command at the time-short end is prepared (step A556), and command setting processing is performed. (Step A557).

  Thereafter, a signal related to the end of time reduction is saved in the external output data area (step A558), and a signal related to the end of time reduction is saved in the test signal output data area (step A559). Next, the low probability number is saved in the game state display number area (step A560), and the ordinary figure low probability & no power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A561). Furthermore, the special figure low probability flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A562), the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A563), and the fluctuation number update process is performed. finish.

  With the above processing, when a high probability state is set due to the occurrence of a special gaming state or a small hit gaming state, the high probability state is continued until the set number of special figure variation display games are executed, and then the normal probability Transition to the state. Further, when the time reduction state is set, the time reduction state is ended by executing the set number of special figure change display games. In other words, the game control device 100 can continue the specific game state (high probability state, short time state) from the end of the special game state or the small hit game state until the variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times. Make a specific game continuation means.

[Fanfare / In-interval processing]
Next, the details of the fanfare / interval processing (step A12) in the above-described special figure game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 38, in the fanfare / interval processing, first, the number of rounds is updated by +1 (step A591), a round command corresponding to the number of rounds is prepared (step A592), and command setting processing (step A593) I do. Then, a symbol information command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol pattern information) related to the ornament special symbol variation display game is loaded and prepared from the ornament special symbol command area of the RWM (step A594), and command setting processing (step A595). To determine whether it is a round to open AT2 (second special variable winning device 39) (step A596).

  If it is not the round for releasing AT2 (step A596; No), the continuous opening of AT1 is set (step A597), and the non-operation of the sorting apparatus is set (step A598). In the process of setting the non-operation of the sorting apparatus (step A598), the sorting floor member 95 is set to be maintained in the passage restricted state (see FIG. 4A). Then, the process for setting the transition to the special winning opening opening process (step A604) is performed, and the fanfare / interval process is terminated.

  If it is a round to open AT2 (step A596; Yes), it is determined whether or not the passing allowable big hit is being made (step A599). The allowable pass big hit is a big hit that is allowed to flow into the specific area 91. In the first special figure variation display game, the big hit in which the big hit symbol random number is 1 to 30, and the big hit in the second special figure fluctuation display game. It is. If this is a permissible passing big hit (step A599; Yes), the continuous opening of AT2 (second special variable prize-winning device 39) is set (step A600), and the specific region passage permissible operation is set in the operating mode of the sorting device. (Step A601). Then, the process for setting the transition to the special winning opening opening process (step A604) is performed, and the fanfare / interval process is terminated.

  If it is not the permissible passing big hit (step A599; No), the intermittent release of AT2 (second special variable winning device 39) is set (step A602), and the specific region passage restriction operation is set in the operating mode of the distribution device. (Step A603). Then, the process for setting the transition to the special winning opening opening process (step A604) is performed, and the fanfare / interval process is terminated. In other words, the game control device 100 serves as an operation control means for controlling the operation of the variable winning device (the first special variable winning device 38, the second special variable winning device 39) for each of a plurality of rounds in the special gaming state.

  In FIG. 39, an example of the operation | movement aspect of the distribution apparatus 94 was shown. FIG. 39A shows an example of the specific region passage restriction operation (first operation mode). In this case, the open / close door 39c of the second special variable prize-winning device 39 operates in an open mode in which the opening of 0.5 seconds is performed 10 times with a predetermined closing time, and the distribution floor member 95 of the distribution device 94 is It operates in accordance with each opening of the opening / closing door 39c. That is, according to each opening / closing of the opening / closing door 39c, the opening / closing door 39c and the distribution floor member 95 perform an opening operation related to each other.

  The distribution floor member 95 always restricts the inflow to the specific area 91 so that the special passage flag is not set due to the illegal winning of the game ball to the second special variable winning device 39 (FIG. 4 ( a) see). In the opening operation in response to the opening of the opening / closing door 39c, first, the distribution floor member 95 is converted into a passage-permitted state (see FIG. 4B) (t1), and then the opening / closing door 39c is opened (t2). ). The distribution floor member 95 is converted to the passage restricted state after a predetermined time has elapsed (t3). This conversion timing is the earliest for the game ball that has won the second special variable winning device 39 by opening the open / close door 39c. The game ball is prevented from flowing into the specific area 91 earlier than the timing (t4) at which the distribution floor member 95 is reached. After the opening / closing door is closed (t4), the timing at which the game ball that has won the second special variable winning device 39 by opening the opening / closing door 39c arrives at the distribution portion where the distribution floor member 95 is located latest (t5) ), The opening operation corresponding to the next opening of the opening / closing door 39c is started. The subsequent opening operation is the same as described above (for example, from t6 to t10).

  In other words, in the specific area passage restricting operation, the distribution part passing which is a period in which the game ball that has won the second special variable prize-winning device 39 by opening the opening / closing door 39c reaches the distribution part where the distribution floor member 95 is located. By setting the distribution floor member 95 in the passage restricted state during the period (t4 to t5), the game ball is prevented from flowing into the specific area 91.

  FIG. 39 (b) shows an example of the specific region passage allowable operation (second operation mode). In this case, the open / close door 39c of the second special variable winning device 39 is continuously opened for a predetermined time. In the distribution floor member 95, after the opening / closing door 39c is opened (t11), the game ball that has won the second special variable winning device 39 by opening the opening / closing door 39c is the earliest distribution ball member 95 where the distribution floor member 95 is positioned. It is converted to a passage-permitted state before the timing (t13) at which the minute part is reached (t12). That is, in the specific region passage permissible operation, the distribution portion passing which is a period in which the game ball that has won the second special variation winning device 39 by opening the opening / closing door 39c reaches the distribution portion where the distribution floor member 95 is located. The game balls flow into the specific area 91 by setting the distribution floor member 95 in the passage-permitted state during the period (t13 and thereafter).

  FIG. 40 shows another example of the specific region passage restriction operation. In each opening operation of this example, basically, the open / close door 39c is opened (t22) after the sorting floor member 95 is converted to the passage-permitted state (t21). Thereafter, after the open / close door 39c is closed (t23), the distribution floor member 95 is converted to the passage restricted state (t24). Such an operation is performed when a game ball is not won by the second special variation winning device 39 and no game ball is detected by the count switch 39a.

  After t25, the case where the game ball has won the second special variation winning device 39 is shown. In the opening operation, the distribution floor member 95 is first converted to a passage-permitted state (t25), and the open / close door 39c is opened (t26). If the game ball does not win the second special variable winning device 39, the game ball wins the second special variable winning device 39 within a prescribed time period (t25 to t29) in which the game is allowed to pass, and the game is played by the count switch 39a. When the ball is detected (t28), the distribution floor member 95 is converted to the passage restricted state at that time (t28), and the game ball is prevented from flowing into the specific area 91. Thereafter, a distribution part passing period (from t28 to t30) in which the game ball that has flowed into the second special variation winning device 39 due to the opening of the open / close door 39c reaches the distribution part where the distribution floor member 95 is located is obtained. After the elapse, the next opening operation is performed. By adopting such an operation mode, it is possible to give the second special variable winning device 39 an impression that it can flow into the specific area 91 by the opening operation (t21 to t24) when the game ball does not win. Yes, it can give the player a sense of expectation.

  Although the pass restriction operation is an operation that prevents the game ball from flowing into the specific area 91, the possibility that the game ball flows into the specific area 91 may be slightly increased. That is, it is good also as operation | movement with which a game ball does not flow easily into the specific area | region 91. FIG. That is, it is sufficient if the inflow of game balls to the specific area 91 is restricted. Further, although the passage allowable operation is an operation in which the game ball flows into the specific area 91, the game ball may not flow into the specific area 91 even with the passage allowable operation. That is, it is sufficient that the inflow of the game ball to the specific area 91 is permitted, and it is only necessary that the pass allowance operation is more likely to flow into the specific area 91 than the pass restriction operation. Further, the ease of inflow into the specific area 91 is varied only by changing the ease of winning the prize to the second special variable prize winning device 39 according to the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing door 39c without providing the sorting device 94. You may do it.

[Big hits end processing]
Next, the details of the jackpot end process (step A15) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 41, in the big hit end process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a special pass flag that is set when a game ball flows into the specific area 91 (step A611). If there is no special passage flag (step A611; No), a signal related to the start of time reduction is saved in the external information output data area (step A612), and a signal related to the start of time reduction is saved in the test signal output data area. (Step A613).

  Next, the number of the time is saved in the game state display number area (step A614), and the ordinary high probability & ordinary power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A615). Then, the low probability & short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A616), the probability information command (short time) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A617), and the symbol is displayed in the short time fluctuation frequency area. The initial value of the number of short-time fluctuations corresponding to the information is saved (step A625).

  In this case, the game ball does not flow into the specific area 91 in the special game state, and this process changes the probability state of the special figure variation display game to the normal probability state and shortens the time after the special game state ends. It becomes a state. In addition, by setting an initial value of the time-varying variation number corresponding to the symbol information in the time-varying variation frequency area, the time-shortening state is ended by executing the special-figure variation display game a predetermined number of times (100 times or 75 times).

  On the other hand, if there is a special passage flag (step A611; Yes), a signal related to the start of high probability is saved in the external information output data area (step A618), and a signal related to the start of high probability is stored in the test signal output data area. Save (step A619). Next, the number at the time of high probability is saved in the game state display number area (step A620), and the common figure high probability & ordinary power support flag is saved in the usual figure game mode flag area (step A621). Then, a high probability & short time flag is saved in the special game mode flag area (step A622), a probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A623), and the probability variation number area is saved. The number of probability fluctuations corresponding to the symbol information is set (step A624), and the initial value of the number of hourly fluctuations corresponding to the symbol information is saved in the time fluctuation variation number area (step A625).

  In this case, the game ball has flowed into the specific area 91 in the special game state. With this process, after the special game state is finished, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes a high probability state and a short time state. Become. Further, by setting the probability variation number corresponding to the symbol information in the probability variation number region, the normal probability state is brought about by executing the special diagram variation display game a predetermined number of times (75 times or 50 times). Furthermore, by setting an initial value of the time variation number corresponding to the design in the time variation region, the time reduction state is ended by executing the special figure variation display game a predetermined number of times (100 times or 75 times).

  After performing the process (step A625) of saving the initial value of the time variation number according to the symbol information in the time variation region, the probability information command corresponding to the special figure game mode flag and the special figure effect mode flag is prepared (step A626), command setting processing (step A627) is performed. Then, the process number “0” related to the special figure routine process is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A 628), and a signal related to the end of the big hit is saved in the external information output data area (step A 629). A signal relating to the end is saved in the test signal output data area (step A630). Thereafter, the probability variation determination flag area is reset (step A631), the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the big prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A632), and the big hit ending process is terminated.

[Small hit end processing]
Next, details of the small hit end process (step A19) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 42, in the small hit end process, first, it is determined whether the small hit is to open AT2 (second special variable winning device 39) (step A641). And if it is not a small hit to open AT2 (step A641; No), the probability information corresponding to the special figure game mode flag and the special figure effect mode flag without performing the process of setting the number of probability fluctuations and the number of short-time fluctuations. Processing subsequent to processing for preparing a command (step A666) is performed. That is, in the case of the first small hit game state in which the first special variable winning device 38 that does not have the specific area 91 is opened, the game state (probability state and short time state) before the small hit game state even after the end of the small hit game state. ) And the remaining continuation count of the gaming state is maintained. That is, when the game state is the first small hit game state in the specific game state and the number of continuations of the specific game state remains, the first game state is determined regardless of whether or not the game ball flows into the specific area 91. The specific gaming state is continued even after the end of the small hit gaming state.

  If it is a small hit to open AT2 (step A641; Yes), it is determined whether there is a special pass flag that is set when a game ball flows into the specific area 91 (step A642). If there is a special passage flag (step A642; Yes), 50 is set as the probability variation number at the time of small hits in the probability variation number region (step A643), and the time variation at the time of small hits is set in the time variation number region. 0 is set as the number of times (step A644).

  Thereafter, a signal related to the start of high probability is saved in the external information output data area (step A645), and a signal related to the start of high probability is saved in the test signal output data area (step A646). Next, the number at the time of high probability is saved in the game state display number area (step A647), and the common figure high probability & ordinary power support flag is saved in the usual figure game mode flag area (step A648). Then, a high probability & short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A649), a probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A650), and the special figure game mode flag is saved. And the probability information command corresponding to the special figure effect mode flag is prepared (step A666).

  In this case, a game ball flows into the specific area 91 in the second small hit game state in which AT2 is released, and this process increases the probability state of the special figure variation display game after the small hit game state ends. A probabilistic state and a short time state. In addition, by setting 50 as the probability variation number in the probability variation number region, after the small hit gaming state, it becomes a high probability state until 50 special figure variation display games are executed. Furthermore, by setting 0 as the number of short-time fluctuations in the short-time fluctuation number area, after the small hit gaming state, the short time state is set until 50 special figure variation display games are executed.

  Here, when the gaming state before the small hit is not in the short-time state, the number of executions of the special figure changing display game that becomes the high probability state and the short-time state is increased based on the occurrence of the small hit. That is, the specific game state is generated based on the fact that the game ball is won in the specific area 91 in the small hit game state generated during the normal game state. As a result, it is possible to increase the excitement of the player in the small hit gaming state, and the fun of the game is greatly improved.

In addition, if the gaming state before the small hit occurrence is a high probability state, the high probability state based on the occurrence of the small hit is determined by the remaining number of executions of the special figure variable display game that becomes a high probability state at the time of the small hit occurrence. The number of effective times of the special figure variation display game may increase or decrease. Further, when the gaming state before the small hit occurrence is not the high probability state but the short time state, the number of executions of the special figure variation display game that becomes the high probability state and the short time state increases based on the occurrence of the small hit. In this way, the remaining number of times that the specific gaming state continues can be changed based on the fact that the gaming ball has flowed into the specific area 91 in the small hit gaming state that occurred during the specific gaming state (high probability state, short time state). Is possible.

  Improve the player's expectation when a small hit occurs by giving the possibility that the number of continuations of a specific gaming state will increase or decrease when a small hit gaming state occurs during a specific gaming state And the game performance can be greatly improved. That is, the number of times that the game control device 100 can change the remaining number of times of the specific game state based on the fact that the game ball has flowed into the specific area 91 in the small hit game state generated during the specific game state. Make a change. Further, the game control device 100 serves as a continuation number increasing means capable of increasing the remaining continuation number of the specific gaming state based on the establishment of the predetermined increase condition as compared with the occurrence of the small hit gaming state, Based on the establishment of the reduction condition, a means for reducing the number of continuations that can reduce the remaining number of continuations of the specific gaming state than when the small hit gaming state occurs is provided.

  For the high probability state in the present embodiment, the predetermined increase condition is that the remaining number of executions of the special figure variation display game that becomes a high probability state when a small hit occurs is less than 50, and the predetermined decrease condition is The remaining number of executions of the special figure variation display game that is in a high probability state when a small hit occurs is 51 or more. In addition, with regard to the short time state in the present embodiment, the predetermined increase condition is that the remaining number of executions of the special figure variable display game that is in the short time state when a small hit occurs is less than 50, and the predetermined decrease condition is The remaining number of executions of the special figure variation display game that is in a short time state when a small hit occurs is 51 or more.

  On the other hand, if there is no special pass flag (step A642; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure is highly likely (high probability state) (step A651). If the special figure is highly accurate (step A651; Yes), the probability variation count is set to 0 and the time variation variation count is set to 50 (step A652). Thereafter, a signal related to the start of time reduction is saved in the external information output data area (step A653), and a signal related to the start of time reduction is saved in the test signal output data area (step A654).

  Next, the number of the time is saved in the game state display number area (step A655), and the common figure high probability & ordinary power support flag is saved in the usual game mode flag area (step A656). Then, the low probability & short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A657), the probability information command (short time) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A658), the special figure game mode flag and A probability information command corresponding to the special figure effect mode flag is prepared (step A666).

  In this case, there is a high probability state at the time of occurrence of a small hit to open AT2, and the game ball does not flow into the specific area 91 in the small hit gaming state. The probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes the normal probability state. In addition, by setting 50 as the number of short-time fluctuations, the short-time state is ended by executing the special figure fluctuation display game 50 times.

  In this case, depending on the remaining number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game that is in the short-time state when the small hit occurs, the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game that is in the short-time state based on the occurrence of the small hit is increased or decreased. There is. In addition, when the remaining number of executions of the special figure variation display game that is in a high probability state when the small hit occurs is one or more times, the number of executions of the special figure variation display game that is in a high probability state decreases (becomes 0). ) As described above, based on the occurrence of the small hit gaming state in the specific gaming state (high probability state, short time state), it is possible to change the remaining continuation count of the specific gaming state.

  That is, the game control device 100 may end the specific gaming state (high probability state) based on the fact that the gaming ball has not won the variable winning device (second special variable winning device 39) in the small hit gaming state. Make possible specific game end means. More specifically, based on the fact that the game control device 100 did not flow into the specific area 91 in the second small hit gaming state that occurred during the specific gaming state (high probability state), the specific gaming state ( A specific game ending means capable of ending the high probability state).

  In this way, by giving the possibility of the end of the specific gaming state by the occurrence of the small hit gaming state during the specific gaming state, it is possible to increase the player's throbbing feeling and frustration with respect to the occurrence of the small hit gaming state. It becomes possible, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game effectively. In addition, it is possible to prevent stoppage during the small hit gaming state and to increase the operating rate of the gaming machine. In addition, in the small hit gaming state, it is possible to effectively give the player a feeling of pounding and frustration as to whether or not the game ball wins the specific area 91. In addition, for the second small hit gaming state, an act of aiming at the second variable winning device is required, and the game performance is improved. In addition, since the specific game state does not end in the first small hit game state, a sense of relief can be given to the player.

  If the special figure is not highly accurate (step A651; No), the probability variation count and the time variation variation count are set to 0 (step A659). Thereafter, a signal relating to the low probability start is saved in the external information output data area (step A660), and a signal relating to the low probability start is saved in the test signal output data area (step A661).

  Next, the low probability number is saved in the game state display number area (step A662), and the ordinary figure low probability & no power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A663). Then, the low probability flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A664), the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A665), and the special figure game mode flag and special figure are displayed. A probability information command corresponding to the figure effect mode flag is prepared (step A666).

  In this case, it is a normal probability state at the time of occurrence of a small hit to open AT2, and the game ball does not flow into the specific area 91 in the small hit gaming state. If the gaming state before the small hit is not the short time state, there is no change in the gaming state due to the small hit. In this case, the processing of steps A659 to A665 may not be performed. However, when the gaming state before the small hit occurrence is the short-time state, the short-time state is terminated based on the occurrence of the small hit. As described above, based on the occurrence of the small hit gaming state in the short time state, it is possible to change the remaining number of times of the short time state.

  That is, the game control device 100 can end the specific game state (short-time state) based on the fact that the game ball has not won the variable winning device (second special variable winning device 39) in the small hit gaming state. It is a special game ending means. More specifically, based on the fact that the game ball does not flow into the specific area 91 in the second small hit game state that occurred during the specific game state (short time state), the game control device 100 has the specific game state (short time). A specific game ending means capable of ending (state).

  After performing the process (step A666) of preparing the probability information command corresponding to the special figure game mode flag and the special figure effect mode flag, the command setting process (step A667) is performed. Then, the process number “0” related to the special figure routine process is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A668), and a signal relating to the end of the small hit is saved in the external information output data area (step A669). A signal relating to the end of the hit is saved in the test signal output data area (step A670). Thereafter, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the special prize opening 1 fraud monitoring period flag area and the special prize opening 2 fraud monitoring period flag area (steps A671 and A672), and the round LED pointer area is reset (step A673). Then, the small hit end processing is ended.

  That is, the specific game occurrence in which the game control device 100 generates a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state after the special game state or the small hit game state ends based on the inflow of the game ball into the specific area 91 Make a means. In addition, the game control device 100 determines that the game state related to the progress of the game is a normal game state (a state that is not a high probability state or a short time state), or a specific game state (high probability state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. And a game state setting means for setting to a short time state).

  In addition, when a game ball flows into the specific area 91 in the small hit game state that occurred during the specific game state (high probability state or short time state), the number of executions to be set to the specific game state is newly set. Alternatively, a predetermined number of times may be added (added) to the remaining number of executions to be in a high probability state or the remaining number of executions to be in a short time state. In addition, based on the fact that the game ball does not flow into the specific area 91 in the small hit gaming state that occurred during the specific gaming state (high probability state or short time state), the specific gaming state (high probability state or short time state) is Although it is ended, the number of executions of the special figure variation display game executed as the specific gaming state may be decreased by a predetermined number of times.

  Based on the above, the display device (see Fig. 1 display) is based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning port (start winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37) provided in the game area 32 where the launched game ball flows down. 51, a special figure 2 display 52, and a display device 41) execute a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and when the variable display game results in a special result, a variable winning device (first In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that opens and closes the special variable winning device 38 and the second special variable winning device 39), it is set inside the variable winning device, and a game ball can flow in by the operation of the variable winning device. A specific area 91, operation control means (game control apparatus 100) for controlling the operation of the variable prize apparatus for each of a plurality of rounds in a special gaming state, and a flow of game balls to the specific area 91 among the plurality of rounds Specific game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state after the end of the special game state, based on the round determination means (game control device 100) that determines the specific round that enables the game, and the inflow of game balls into the specific area 91 Specific game generation means (game control device 100) for generating a state, and the operation control means is a variable winning device such that a game ball can flow into the specific area 91 in a specific round determined by the round determination means. Operation control is performed.

  The variable winning device includes a first variable winning device (first special variable winning device 38) in which the specific area 91 is not set and a second variable winning device (second special variable winning device 39) in which the specific area 91 is set. And the operation control means (game control device 100) operates to convert the second variable prize-winning device to the open state in the specific round, and to convert the first variable prize-winning device to the open state in the remaining rounds. Will be.

  In addition, the start winning opening is provided with a first starting winning opening (start winning opening 36) and a second starting winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37), and the first winning winning opening is based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting winning opening. First variation display game execution means (game control device 100) for executing the variation display game, and second variation display game execution means for executing the second variation display game based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening ( The game control device 100), and the operation control means (game control device 100) transfers the operation mode of the distribution member (distribution floor member 95) provided in the second variable prize apparatus to the specific area 91. The first operation mode in which the inflow of the game ball is restricted (difficult to flow in or does not flow) and the second operation mode in which the inflow of the game ball to the specific area 91 is allowed (easy to flow in or flow in) Controlled by either one, based on the first variation display game In a particular round of special game state occurring come with a specific round of special game state generated based on the second variable display games, so that the probability of controlling the sorting member in the second operation mode are different.

  In addition, a display device (see Fig. 1 display 51, special game player) based on the winning of a game ball at a starting winning port (starting winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37) provided in the game area 32 where the launched game ball flows down. The display device 52 and the display device 41) execute a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner, and when the variable display game results in a special result, a variable prize device (first special variable prize) over a plurality of rounds. In the gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state that opens and closes the device 38, the second special variable winning device 39), a specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state is generated after the special gaming state ends Specific game generating means (game control device 100) that can be played, and a small hit game that generates a small hit game state that opens and closes the variable winning device based on the fact that the variable display game has a small hit result Generation means (game control device 100) and specific game end means (game control device 100) capable of ending the specific game state based on the fact that the game ball has not won the variable winning device in the small winning game state And will be provided.

  Further, a specific area 91 that is set inside the variable winning device (second special variable winning device 39) and into which a game ball can flow in by the operation of the variable winning device is provided, and the specific game ending means (game control device 100) is provided. When the game ball does not flow into the specific area 91 in the small hit game state generated during the specific game state, the specific game state is ended.

  The variable winning device includes a first variable winning device (first special variable winning device 38) in which the specific area 91 is not set and a second variable winning device (second special variable winning device 39) in which the specific area 91 is set. The small hit game generating means (game control device 100) includes either a first small hit game state for opening / closing the first variable winning device or a second small hit game state for opening / closing the second variable winning device. The specific game ending means (game control device 100) is configured to end the specific game state when the game ball does not flow into the specific area 91 in the second small hit game state. It will be.

  Further, the specific game ending means (game control device 100) does not end the specific game state regardless of whether or not a game ball flows into the specific area 91 when the first small hit game state occurs. Will be.

  Further, the specific game generating means (game control device 100) can generate the specific game state based on the fact that the game ball has won the specific area 91 in the small hit game state generated during the normal game state. It will be.

  Further, the specific game generating means (game control device 100) can continue the specific game state from the end of the special game state until a predetermined number of continuous variable display games are executed. And a continuation number changing means (game control device 100) capable of changing the continuation number of the specific game state based on the winning of the game ball to the specific area 91 in the generated small hit game state; Become.

  Further, the continuation number changing means (game control device 100) generates the remaining number of continuations of the specific gaming state when the small hit gaming state is generated when a predetermined increase condition is satisfied when the game ball is won in the specific area 91. It will increase more than time.

  The continuation number changing means (game control device 100) determines the remaining number of continuations of the specific gaming state when the small hit gaming state is generated when a predetermined decrease condition is satisfied when the game ball is won in the specific area 91. It will be reduced from time.

  In addition, when a small hit occurs in a specific gaming state, it is specified based on the fact that the first special variable winning device 38 or the second special variable winning device 39 is not won regardless of whether there is an inflow to the specific area 91 or not. You may make it complete | finish a gaming state. Further, in the specific gaming state, when the first small hit gaming state that opens the first special variable winning device 38 that does not include the specific area 91 occurs, the specific gaming state may be unconditionally ended. . In other words, the specific game state ending means ends the specific game state (high probability state) based on the fact that the game ball does not flow into the specific area 91 in the small hit game state generated during the specific game state. May be.

  In addition, a special game state is determined based on the presence or absence of inflow of game balls to the specific area 91 in the case of a small hit where a condition device that operates when a big hit occurs (stop display of a big hit symbol) in a special figure variation display game Although the number of times of completion or continuation is changed, the game ball to the specific area 91 in the big hit (for example, 2R big hit) that is a big hit where the condition device operates and the number of possible winnings to the second special variable winning device 39 is small The specific game state may be ended or the number of continuations may be changed based on the presence or absence of inflow.

  Next, control in the effect control device 300 will be described. As described above, the effect control device 300 includes the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 that performs video control under the control of the main control microcomputer 311. The control process by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 mainly includes a 1st main process shown in FIG. 43 and an interrupt process shown in FIG. 44 performed in a predetermined time period (for example, 2 milliseconds).

[1st main processing]
First, the 1st main process will be described. In this 1st main process, as shown in FIG. 43, the process at the start of the program is first performed. In the process at the start of the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step B1), and various initialization processes for initializing the CPU, setting the initial value of the RAM, initializing random numbers, etc. are performed (step B2). Then, various interrupt timers are started (step B3), and interrupts are permitted (step B4).

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

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

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

[Interrupt processing]
Next, interrupt processing will be described. In this interrupt process, as shown in FIG. 44, first, a timer update process (step B21) for updating a soft timer managed by a program is performed. Next, an input process (step B22) for processing a signal input to the effect control device 300 and an output process (step B23) for processing a signal output from the effect control device 300 are performed. Next, a main command reception process (step B24) for receiving a command related to a game transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 to the effect control apparatus 300 is performed, and the interrupt process is terminated.

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

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

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

  Next, background processing (step C13) for setting the background is performed. In this background process, a process of displaying a background according to the gaming state (whether there is a probability state or a waiting state for customers), the gaming mode, the production mode, the reach scene, and the like is performed. Subsequently, a variation display process (step C14) which is a display control process related to the variation of the identification information in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is performed, and the display device is interlocked with the display of the special figure 1 hold display and the special figure 2 hold display. A hold display process (step C15) for setting the decoration special figure start memory display 81 displayed on the display 41 is performed. In this hold display process, a process related to the display of a pre-effect (pre-read effect) that changes the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display 81 is also performed based on the pre-effect information stored in the start storage area.

  Next, a customer waiting demo process (step C16) regarding the display of the customer waiting demo is performed. In this customer waiting demonstration process, processing relating to setting of a customer waiting screen for displaying characters, videos, etc., processing relating to setting of notification display to be displayed on the customer waiting screen, and the like are performed. Next, the ROM data is transferred to the buffer set in the RAM, the display system process (step C17) for performing the actual display process is performed, and the process returns to the process for clearing the system cycle wait flag (step C8).

[1st scene control processing]
Next, details of the 1st scene control process (step B9) in the 1st main process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 46, in the 1st scene control process, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 first determines whether or not it is in the test mode (step B31). If it is determined in step B31 that the test mode is being executed (step B31; Yes), the 1st scene control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step B31 that the test mode is not in effect (step B31; No), it is determined whether a scene change command has been received (step B32). This scene change command includes various commands relating to games transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 (power-on command, power failure recovery command, customer waiting demo command, variation pattern command, symbol stop command, jackpot fanfare command, N-th open command, interval command, etc.).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, based on a probability information command including information on a probability state (high probability state, time-short state, or neither normal state), a corresponding value is internally set and a background command is sent to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312. Probability information command reception processing (step B49) for performing transmission processing is performed. Next, based on a pre-determination command (symbol information command, variation pattern random number command) including a result of a pre-reading process for predetermining the result of the special symbol variation display game based on the start-up memory before the execution of the special symbol variation display game The pre-determination process (step B50) which performs a process is performed, and the 1st scene control process is complete | finished. As described above, by performing the probability information command receiving process (step B49) before the prior determination process (step B50) and monitoring the change in the probability information, it is possible to perform a highly reliable prior determination.

[Fluctuation processing]
Next, details of the changing process (step B41) in the first scene control process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 47, in the changing process, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 first determines whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B201). The effect request flag is a flag that is set when a valid command is received. When there is this flag, processing based on the received command is performed.

  If it is determined in step B201 that there is an effect request flag (step B201; Yes), PB information that is information related to the input of the effect button 25 is cleared (step B202), and the movable body request set process (step B203). I do. Next, based on the change start command (symbol information command and change pattern command) from the game control device 100, a change effect pattern setting process (step B204) for setting details of the change effect pattern is performed.

  Then, an accessory action pattern setting process (step B205) is performed, and a plurality of special figure fluctuations are targeted for a notice effect about the special figure fluctuation display game being executed and a start memory that has not yet executed the special figure fluctuation display game. A notice effect setting process (step B206) is performed for setting a continuous notice to continuously produce effects in the display game. Thereafter, random number seed initialization processing (step B207) is performed, and a scene sequence table corresponding to the set variation pattern is set (step B208). The scene sequence table is a table for managing the execution timing and time of various displays such as the start and stop of the variable display and the display of the effect character in the decoration special figure variable display game. In the scene sequence table, the execution order of a plurality of scenes in which execution contents and time are defined is set, and the decorative special figure variation display game is executed by sequentially executing the scenes according to the scene sequence table.

  Next, a variation time setting process (step B209) for setting the variation time of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed, and the first scene and the scene update timer are set (step B210). Then, the effect request flag is cleared (step B211), and the changing process ends.

  If it is determined in step B201 that there is no production request flag (step B201; No), a fluctuation production switching process (step B212) for performing a process related to the production switching during reach is performed, and the value of the scene update timer is set. Is determined to be 0 (step B213). The scene update timer measures the execution time of the scene managed according to the scene sequence table, and the value of this scene update timer being 0 indicates that the scene being executed has ended.

  If it is determined in step B213 that the value of the scene update timer is not 0 (step B213; No), the notice effect execution process (step B215) for executing the notice effect set in the notice effect setting process (step B206) described above. Then, an accessory operation control process (step B216) for controlling the operation of the movable effect device 600 is performed, and the changing process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in step B213 that the value of the scene update timer is 0 (step B213; Yes), the next normal scene data is set (step B214). As a result, a new scene is started and a predetermined value corresponding to the scene is set in the scene update timer. Then, a notice effect execution process (step B215) and an accessory operation control process (step B216) are performed, and the process under change is terminated.

  FIG. 48 shows the contents of a variation effect pattern setting table for determining a variation effect pattern. FIG. 48 (a) shows the contents of the loss variation effect pattern selection table used when the result is out of place, and FIG. 48 (b) shows the contents of the jackpot change effect pattern selection table used when the result is a big hit. In the case of small hits, a loss or big hit variation effect pattern selection table may be used, or another variation effect pattern selection table may be prepared.

  In the effect control device 300, based on the change pattern determined by the game control device 100, the change effect pattern is selected and executed. As the variation effect pattern, one variation effect pattern is selected from a plurality of variation effect patterns corresponding to each variation time in each variation pattern according to a predetermined selection rate. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as an effect display unit that can execute effect display in any of a plurality of effect modes corresponding to the variation pattern executed by the variation display game execution unit (game control device 100).

  Among the variation effect patterns, the variation effect patterns corresponding to the SP2 reach and the SP3 reach are story effects in which an effect is performed along a predetermined story. The story production corresponding to the SP2 reach includes three groups having different stories of the story-type variation production patterns 1 and 2 and the serious system variation production pattern 1. In addition, each group has two variation effect patterns, a weak pattern and a strong pattern, which have different scenario effects constituting the story development. In the story production corresponding to the SP3 reach, there are three groups in which the story system variation production pattern 3 and the serious system production effect patterns 2 and 3 have different stories. In addition, each group has two variation effect patterns, a weak pattern and a strong pattern, which have different scenario effects constituting the story development.

  In each group, the selection rate of the strong pattern is higher when the result is a big hit than when the result is out of sync, and the strong pattern is more likely to be a big hit than the weak pattern. It is a highly variable production pattern. In addition, the main character in the scenario presentation of the weak pattern is different from the main character in the scenario presentation of the strong pattern, and the player can identify the weak pattern and the strong pattern according to the type of the main character. It is possible to recognize the reliability, which is likely to be a special result. In this way, each scenario effect, character, and reliability are associated with each other so that the player can easily understand the reliability with which the variable display game has a special result.

  Further, as will be described later, in the case of SP2 reach and SP3 reach in which two variation effect patterns of a weak pattern and a strong pattern belong to each group, the execution is being performed based on the player's effect switching operation during the reach effect. It is possible to switch to the production contents of other fluctuation production patterns belonging to the fluctuation production pattern. That is, the effect to be displayed can be switched. For example, the weak story pattern A and the strong story pattern A of the SP2 story system variation effect pattern 1 can be switched every time the effect switching operation is performed. However, information on the type of scenario effect (weak pattern or strong pattern) selected at the start of variation is maintained.

  As described above, the scenario effect is switched by the switching operation of the player, so that the variable display game can be repeatedly executed without getting the player bored, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, a plurality of scenario effects can be shown to the player in the same variable display game (story effect), and the fun of the game can be effectively improved.

  That is, the effect control device 300 serves as an effect display determination unit that can determine whether or not to execute a story effect as an effect display based on the determination result of the variation pattern determination means (game control device 100). Further, the effect control device 300 serves as a story effect executing means for executing effect display along a predetermined story based on the execution of the story effect determined by the effect display determining means. Further, the effect control device 300 serves as a scenario effect determining unit that can determine the type of scenario effect executed by the story effect executing unit.

  In FIG. 49, the execution mode of the weak pattern and the strong pattern in the SP2 story system variation effect pattern 1 is shown. The execution time of the story production is the same for each group regardless of whether the scenario production of the weak pattern or the strong pattern is executed, and the execution time of the scenario production in each group is also the same time. ing. In addition, the timing at which the production progresses is the same for each group, and the start and end timing of the story production and scenario production, and the start and end timing of each stage of the production are also the same for each group.

  First, during the period from the start (t1) of the special figure variation display game to the reach state (t2), the pre-reach variation (first half variation) is performed. Then, the identification information becomes the reach mode, the reach state is started, and the reach early stage production (from t2 to t3) is performed. In this reach early stage production, first, it becomes a production mode of normal reach, and then an effect that develops into SP reach is made and a story production is started. After the reach early stage effect, the scenario effect is started (t3), and the story is developed according to the selected variation effect pattern (weak pattern or strong pattern). In this scenario effect, a story beginning effect (t3 to t4) is first performed, and then an effect switching period (t4 to t5) is reached.

  In this effect switchable period, each time the player operates the effect button 25, the scenario effect to be executed is switched alternately between the weak pattern effect and the strong pattern effect. Thus, by enabling the effect mode to be switched in the reach state that has a sense of expectation as a special result, it is possible to prompt the player to perform a switching operation.

  The content of the scenario production of the weak pattern and the scenario production of the strong pattern is the story development that saw the same story from different viewpoints, and when switching the scenario production, the scenario production after switching the scenario production before switching It starts from the same progress state. Therefore, the story development does not give a sense of incongruity by switching the scenario production, and even if the scenario production is switched in the game control, the variation pattern (variation time value) is changed. There is no need for complicated processing.

  When the weak pattern is selected at the start of the change after the end of the effect switching period, the turn effect period is reached (from t5 to t7). Further, when the strong pattern is selected at the start of variation, the predetermined period in the first half of the period corresponding to the turn-up effect period when the weak pattern is selected at the start of change is the turn-up effect period (t5 to t6). The second predetermined period is the button effect period (from t6 to t7). In the button effect period, an operation effect suggesting the result of the special figure variation display game is performed based on the player's operation of the effect button 25. Then, the scenario production ends and the story last production is performed (from t7 to t8).

  In the production of the story last, the production that is the ending of the story corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is performed regardless of the type of scenario production executed. In other words, at least when the result is a special result, any of a plurality of scenario effects is executed, and the same or equivalent effects are developed at the end of the story. Then, the story presentation ends and a result display period (t8 to t9) in which the result mode is displayed is reached, and the special figure variation display game ends (t9).

  For other story-related variation production patterns and serious system variation production patterns, the execution time of the story production is the same for each group regardless of whether the scenario production of the weak pattern or the strong pattern is executed. The execution time of scenario production in each group is the same time. In addition, the timing at which the production progresses is the same for each group, and the start and end timing of the story production and scenario production, and the start and end timing of each stage of the production are also the same for each group.

  In the production of each group, an effect switching period is set in which the effect of the weak pattern and the effect of the strong pattern are switched based on the player's operation of the effect button 25, and the button effect period is set only for the strong pattern. ing. Furthermore, the scenario production of each group is a story development in which one story is viewed from different viewpoints. When switching scenario production, the scenario production after switching starts from the same progress state as the scenario production before switching. It is supposed to let you. In addition, at least when the result is a special result, any of the plurality of scenario effects is executed, so that the same or equivalent effects are developed at the end of the story. It should be noted that it is only necessary to be able to distinguish between a case where the result is a special result and a case where the result is a losing result. In the case where the result is a losing result, it may be the same or equivalent production development at the end of the story. Therefore, when the ending of one story of the special result and the outlier result is the same or the same, the ending of the other may be the same or different.

[Variation effect switching processing]
Next, details of the changing effect switching process (step B212) in the above-described changing process will be described. As shown in FIG. 50, in the variable effect switching process, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 first determines whether the effect pattern is switchable (step B221). The switchable effect pattern is a change effect pattern of SP2 reach and SP3 reach to which two change effect patterns of a weak pattern and a strong pattern belong.

  If it is not this switchable effect pattern (step B221; No), the variable effect switching process is terminated. If it is a switchable effect pattern (step B221; Yes), it is determined whether it is an effect switchable period set in a predetermined period in the reach state (step B222). When it is not this effect switchable period (step B222; No), a change effect switch process is complete | finished. If it is the period for which the effect can be switched (step B222; Yes), it is determined whether there is an effect switching operation (step B223).

  The effect switching operation is an operation of the effect button 25 by the player, and when there is no effect switching operation (step B223; No), the variation effect switching process is ended. If there is an effect switching operation (step B223; Yes), a variation effect pattern corresponding to the currently performed variation effect pattern is selected (step B224). The variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation effect pattern being executed is another variation effect pattern included in the group to which the variation effect pattern being executed belongs. For example, the weak story pattern A of the SP2 story system variation effect pattern 1 Is being executed, the strong story pattern A of the SP2 story system variation effect pattern 1 is selected. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as a scenario effect switching unit that can switch the scenario effect being executed by the story effect executing means to another scenario effect.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a hit variation effect, which is a variation effect in a special figure variation display game that is a big hit (step B225), and if not a hit variation effect (step B225; No), the selected variation effect pattern. Is executed (step B228), and the changing effect switching process is terminated.

  Further, when the winning variation effect is being performed (step B225; Yes), it is determined whether or not the premier lottery has been won (step B226), and when not winning (step B226; No), the selected variation effect is determined. The execution of the changing effect by the pattern is set (step B228), and the changing effect switching process is ended. Further, when winning (step B226; Yes), the addition of the premier effect image corresponding to the variation effect pattern being executed is set (step B227), and the execution of the variation effect by the selected variation effect pattern is set ( Step B228), the variation effect switching process is terminated. The premier effect image is an image that can appear only when the result is a big hit, and is an effect that definitely notifies that it is a big hit.

  FIGS. 51 to 56 show examples of effects in the story-based variation effect pattern 1. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 51A to 51E, when the reach effect is not displayed, the identification information is variably displayed on the display unit 42 of the display device 41 in the central variability display area 41a. In addition, in the lower left first start memory display area 41b, a decorative special figure start memory display 81 corresponding to the stored first start memory (two in this case) is displayed, and the lower right second start memory display area 41b is displayed. In the start memory display area 41c, a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the stored second start memory (here, 0) is displayed.

  First, when the special figure change display game is started, the change before reach shown in FIGS. 51B to 51E (from t1 to t2 in FIG. 49) is performed. Then, when the reach state is reached, first, a normal reach effect mode is obtained as shown in FIG. 51 (f), and then an effect that develops into SP reach is made as shown in FIG. 51 (g), as shown in FIG. 51 (h). In this way, the story production starts. When the story effect is started, the place that was the central variation display area 41a is changed to an effect display region 41d that displays the reach effect, and the variation display region 41a moves to the upper right side. The story here is a story that shows that if the allied army and the imperial army are fighting, if the allied army wins it will be a big hit, and if the allied army loses, it will be out of place.

  In this story production, the character that is the main character in the scenario production of the weak pattern is the Imperial Army, and the character that is the main character in the scenario production of the strong pattern is the Allied Force. In order to notify the type of scenario effect to be executed, as shown in FIGS. 51 (i) and 51 (j), the scenario effect to be executed after performing an effect in which the display areas of both characters increase and decrease and compete with each other. Only the main character is displayed in order to notify which one of the weak pattern and the strong pattern is executed. Up to here is the effect of the early reach (from t2 to t3 in FIG. 49).

  Thereafter, the scenario effect as shown in FIG. 52 is started. 52 (a) to 52 (e) are weak pattern scenario effects, which are performed from the viewpoint of the Imperial Army. FIGS. 52 (f) to (k) are strong pattern scenario effects, which are performed from the viewpoint of the Allied Forces. First, as shown in FIG. 52 (a) or (f), the effect of the beginning of the story (from t3 to t4 in FIG. 49) is performed, and the effects of FIG. 52 (b), (c), (g), (h) are performed. A switchable period is reached (from t4 to t5 in FIG. 49).

  In the effect switching period, a display 41e that prompts the player to operate the effect button 25 is displayed, and each time the player operates the effect button 25, the effect of the weak pattern and the effect of the strong pattern are alternately switched. Yes. In addition, the production of the weak pattern and the production of the strong pattern are story developments that looked at the same story where the Allied and Imperial troops fight from different viewpoints, and the progression of the weak pattern production and the strong pattern production is progressing Since it is performed in parallel and the production mode after switching starts from the same progress state as the production mode before switching, the story development does not fluctuate.

  When the weak pattern is selected, after the end of the switchable period, it becomes a roaring effect period (t5 to t7 in FIG. 49) with a weak pattern as shown in FIGS. 52 (d) and 52 (e). Also, when the strong pattern is selected, after the switchable period is over, it becomes the turnover period in the strong pattern (t5 to t6 in FIG. 49), and then the buttons shown in FIGS. 52 (i) to (k) The production period is reached (from t6 to t7 in FIG. 49). In the button effect period, as shown in FIG. 52 (i), a display 41f prompting the operation of the effect button 25 is made. When the player operates the effect button 25, an operation effect 41g is made as shown in FIG. 52 (j). The It should be noted that the content of this operation effect may be notified of the high possibility of a special result, and the possibility of a special result depending on whether the operation effect appears by operating the effect button 25 or not. You may make it alert | report the height of. Further, when the player does not operate the effect button 25, no operation effect is performed as shown in FIG. 52 (k). It should be noted that the button effect period may be set even for a weak pattern scenario effect.

  Then, the scenario effect ends, and a story last effect (t7 to t8 in FIG. 49) and a result display period (t8 to t9 in FIG. 49) as shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 53 (a) and 53 (b), the story last effect is such that the display areas of the allied forces and the imperial army are increased and decreased, and if the result is a big hit, FIG. 53 (c) ) And (d), the Imperial army loses and the allied army wins. Thereafter, in the result display period, the special result mode is displayed as shown in FIG. If the result is out of place, the allied force loses as shown in FIGS. 53 (f) and 53 (g). Thereafter, in the result display period, as shown in FIG.

  In this way, the story production is the content of the common production at the beginning, and then branches to the scenario production of different story developments from the same story as seen from different viewpoints, and finally returns to the common production content according to the result. It is like that. This makes it difficult for the player to get bored by executing one story effect in any of a plurality of scenario effects. In addition, even if one story branches into a plurality of scenario productions, the ending is the same or equivalent production development, which makes it easy to understand the relationship between the results of the variable display game and the ending of the story.

  FIG. 54 shows a modified example of the execution mode of the story effect. In this execution mode, the scenario effect selected at the start of change is executed so that the scenario effect selected at the start of change can be distinguished from the case where the other scenario effect is executed by switching. In the case of the identification display 41h, the area around the effect display area 41d is displayed with a thick frame.

  When the strong pattern scenario production is selected at the start of the variation, the strong pattern production is performed in the early stage of the story, so that the identification display 41h is made as shown in FIG. It is shown that the scenario effect is being executed. Thereafter, an effect switching period is entered, and when a strong pattern effect is displayed as shown in FIG. 54 (b), an identification display 41h is displayed, and the effect is switched by the player's switching operation. ), When the weak pattern effect is displayed, the identification display 41h is not performed.

  In addition, when a strong pattern scenario effect is selected at the start of fluctuation, a turn effect period and a button effect period after the effect switchable period are set, but the effect display at this time is the effect switchable period. It is designed to display effects in the scenario effect that was selected last. Here, since the weak pattern effect as shown in FIG. 54C has been selected at the end of the effect switchable period, the effect of the turn effect period and the button effect period also becomes the weak pattern effect display.

  On the other hand, when the scenario effect of the weak pattern is selected at the start of the change, the effect of the weak pattern is performed in the effect at the beginning of the story, so that the identification display 41h is made as shown in FIG. It is indicated that the scenario effect is executed. Thereafter, an effect switching period is entered, and when a weak pattern effect is displayed as shown in FIGS. 54 (h) and (i), an identification display 41h is displayed.

  If a scenario effect with a weak pattern was selected at the start of fluctuation, only the turn-over effect period is set after the effect changeable period, but the effect display at this time is selected last in the effect changeable period. It is designed to produce an effect in the scenario production that was being performed. Here, since the switching operation is performed at the end of the effect switchable period and the effect of the strong pattern is selected, the effect of the roaring effect period also becomes the effect display of the strong pattern, and the identification display 41h is not performed.

  In addition, you may make it alert | report the high possibility of becoming a big hit by the display color of the identification display 41h. Further, the identification display 41h indicating that the scenario effect selected at the start of the change is being executed is not limited to the thick frame display, and may be any display that can be recognized by the player.

  FIG. 55 shows an example in which a premier effect image is displayed. In this example, the result is a big hit, and the strong pattern scenario production is selected at the start of the fluctuation, and the strong pattern production is performed in the early stage production as shown in FIG. An identification display 41h is provided. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 55 (b), it becomes an effect changeable period, and when the player performs a switching operation, the effect display is switched to the effect display of the weak pattern as shown in FIG. 55 (c), and the premier effect image. 41i is displayed. This premier effect image is displayed with a predetermined probability based on the player operating the effect button 25 during the effect switchable period when the result is a big hit, and such a premier effect image is set. This can give the player surprise and joy. In addition, by expecting the appearance of a premier effect image, it is possible to prompt the user to perform an effect mode switching operation.

  When a premier effect image is selected, a big hit confirmation notification sound may be output simultaneously with the display. Further, when the premier effect image is displayed, the subsequent switching operation may be invalidated. The premier effect image may be an effect having the same execution time as the scenario effect, may be displayed for a predetermined time during the switching operation (so-called cut-in), or displays a specific image (background or character). But it ’s okay.

  FIG. 56 shows another example of the display mode in the scenario effect. In this example, a main effect display 41j for displaying the selected scenario effect and a sub effect display 41k for displaying the scenario effect of the switching destination are displayed in the effect display area 41d. When a strong pattern scenario effect is selected at the start of fluctuation, as shown in FIGS. 56 (a) and 56 (b), a strong pattern scenario effect is displayed as the main effect display 41j, and as the sub effect display 41k. Displays a scenario presentation of a weak pattern. When the player operates the effect button 25 during the effect switching period, a weak pattern scenario effect is displayed as the main effect display 41j as shown in FIG. 56C, and a strong pattern scenario effect is displayed as the sub effect display 41k. Is displayed. Thus, by displaying the effect display of the switching destination as the sub effect display 41k, the player can immediately grasp the effect aspect after switching, and can select any effect aspect by the switching operation. Become.

  From the above, the start winning area (start winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37) for generating the start right of the variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and the display for effect display of the variable display game. And a device 41 for executing a variable display game based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area, and a special game state advantageous to the player based on the result of the variable display game being a predetermined special result. Game result determination means (game control device 100) capable of determining whether or not the result of the variable display game is to be a special result, and the determination result of the game result determination means A variation pattern determining means (game control device 100) capable of determining a variation pattern of identification information for executing a variation display game, and a variation pattern determining unit Based on the determination result, the execution of the story effect is determined by the effect display determining means (effect control device 300) capable of determining whether or not to execute the story effect as the effect display, and the effect display determining means. And a story production execution means (production control device 300) for performing production display along a predetermined story. The story production branches from the middle of the story into a plurality of scenario productions, and any scenario The production is configured so that the production is executed, and the story production execution means, when a special result is obtained, whichever of the plurality of scenario productions is executed, the production of the production is the same or the same meaning at the end of the story The story direction will be executed. The story effect is an effect composed of a story having a series. The scenario effect is an effect having a story development according to the story in the story effect.

  In addition, it includes scenario effect determining means (effect control device 300) capable of determining the type of scenario effect executed by the story effect executing means (effect control device 300). A plurality of characters set differently appear, and even if any scenario production is executed, it is set to end at the same time value. The reliability of the special result is set by becoming the subject, and the scenario production determining means determines the type of scenario production executed by the story production execution means according to the reliability of the variable display game as the special result, The effect execution means is mainly a character that corresponds to the scenario effect determined by the scenario effect determination means. The fact that the way to run the Ri director.

  In addition, the scenario effect executed by the operation unit (effect button 25) that allows the player to perform a predetermined switching operation and the story effect execution means (effect control device 300) can be switched to another scenario effect. The scenario effect switching means is configured to switch the scenario effect to another scenario effect based on the switching operation during the scenario effect. The operation unit may be anything as long as it can accept the player's operation, and examples thereof include a button, a touch sensor, and a sensor that can detect the movement of the player's hand in a predetermined space.

  Further, the scenario switching means (the effect control device 300) switches the scenario effect to another scenario effect for each switching operation during the switchable period set during the scenario effect.

  In addition, the story effect executing means (the effect control device 300) is configured to execute the story effect after reaching the reach state in which the variable display game may have a special result.

  Further, the scenario effect switching means (effect control device 300) starts the scenario effect after switching from the same progress state as the scenario effect before switching when switching the scenario effect.

  The effect display includes a main effect display 41j mainly displayed on the display unit 42 of the display device 41 and a sub-effect display 41k reduced and displayed on a part of the display unit 42. The control device 300) displays the scenario effect being executed as the main effect display 41j, while displaying another scenario effect as a switching candidate as the sub effect display 41k, and the scenario effect switching means (effect control device 300) The scenario effect is switched by switching the main effect display 41j and the sub effect display 41k displayed on the display unit 42 by the story effect executing means.

  In addition, although two scenario effects of a weak pattern and a strong pattern correspond to one story effect, more types of scenario effects may correspond. In this case, the effects are switched sequentially or randomly for each effect switching operation.

[Preliminary judgment processing]
Next, details of the pre-determination process (step B50) in the first scene control process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 57, in the pre-determination process, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 first determines whether a pre-determination command (symbol information command, variation pattern random number command) has been received ( Step B221). The prior determination command is a command transmitted from the game control device 100 when the start memory is generated, and includes a result of the prefetch process performed on the start memory.

  If this prior determination command has not been received (step B221; No), the preliminary determination process (step B228) for performing the process related to the change in the preliminary determination accompanying the change in the starting memory number is performed, and the preliminary determination process is terminated. To do. When a prior determination command is received (step B221; Yes), the content of the prior determination command is saved in the corresponding hold (start) storage area (step B222).

  Then, a selection table corresponding to the symbol information (big hit, small hit or miss), special figure type (special figure 1 or 2), and gaming state (whether or not it is a short-time state) from the table 1 (see FIG. 59 (a)). Prepare (step B223), and acquire a reach system corresponding to the fluctuation pattern random number command from the selected table (step B224). Next, a pre-effect distribution table (see FIG. 60A) is set (step B225), and a pre-effect selection process (step B226) is performed, and the pre-effect information selected for the target reserved storage area is obtained. Save (step B227). Thereafter, a re-prior determination process (step B228) is performed, and the preliminary determination process is terminated.

  FIG. 59 (a) shows the table 1 referred to in step B223. Each variation group selection table shown here corresponds to the table shown in FIGS. In the prior determination performed for the start memory based on the occurrence of the start memory in the effect control device 300, when the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is executed, the number of start memories is 1 (that is, the special chart will be displayed from now on). Preliminary determination is made regarding the variation mode (when only the start memory for executing the variation display game is stored). This is because the number of start memories when executing the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is 1 unless the start memory of the same special figure type is newly generated after the start memory is generated. In this way, by making a prior determination according to the smallest number of memories at the time of occurrence of the start memory, the effect mode of the pre-production is changed according to the change of the start memory number every time the special figure variation display game is executed. It becomes possible to make it. In addition, it is possible to prompt the launch of a game ball in order to change the effect mode of the prior effect, and it is also possible to prevent the hitting.

  Based on the table 1 used for making such a prior determination, only the variation group selection table used when the starting memory number is 1 is selected. If the result (symbol information) is a big hit or a small hit, as shown in FIG. 30, a variable group selection table selected according to the special figure type is used regardless of the number of starting memories, so the symbol in FIG. 59 (a) is also used. The variable group selection table is selected according to the information and the special figure type. If the result (symbol information) is out of place, the variable group selection table is selected according to the special figure type, the gaming state, and the starting memory number as shown in FIGS. 31 and 32. In the table 1 shown in (a), a variation group selection table used when the number of starting memories in each special figure type and each gaming state is 1 is selected.

  That is, among a plurality of information determination modes (variable group selection table) associated with each gaming state (for example, whether it is a short-time state), the information determination mode corresponding to the gaming state at the time of occurrence of the start memory The determination information stored as the start memory is preliminarily determined. Thereby, it becomes possible to change the production mode of the pre-production every time the variable display game is executed.

  The reach selected when the start memory is 1 by referring to the change pattern random number command information including the information of the change pattern random number 1 in the change pattern selection table selected from the table 1 A system (no reach, normal reach, SP1 to 4 reach) can be acquired.

  In the prior effect selection process (step B226), the reach system acquired in this way is referred to the prior effect distribution table shown in FIG. 60A to determine the prior notification mode. The pre-production in the gaming machine of this embodiment is based on the display color of the decorative special figure start memory display 81 displayed on the display device 41 corresponding to the start memory. It is an effect to notify the degree of expectation that is likely to be a hit. As display colors of the decorative special figure start memory display 81, five types of white, blue, yellow, red, and rainbow colors are set in descending order of expectation. The prior notification mode is a display color of the decorative special figure start memory display 81 in such a pre-production. For example, when the result (design information) is out of order and the reach system is not reach, the start memory is displayed. The display color of the decoration special figure start memory display 81 corresponding to is determined to be white with a probability of 95% and determined to be blue with a probability of 5%. The advance effect determined in this way is stored as advance effect information in correspondence with the start-up memory in the effect control device 300, and on-hold display processing (step in the 2nd main process shown in FIG. 45 based on this advance effect information) C15) displays until the corresponding start-up memory is consumed.

  In other words, the game control device 100 and the effect control device 300 may determine in advance the determination information of the start memory stored in the start storage means (game control device 100) before the start of the variable display game based on the start storage. Make possible pre-determination means. In addition, the effect control device 300 serves as a prior effect means capable of executing a prior effect suggesting the determination result of the prior determination means over a plurality of variable display games. In addition, the game control device 100 and the production control device 300 generate the start memory according to a predetermined information determination mode, with the determination information extracted based on the game ball winning in the start winning area and stored as the start memory. A pre-determination means for winning a prize is sometimes made.

  In addition, the predetermined information determination mode is a determination mode of a pre-determination determined according to the progress state of the game at the time of execution of the pre-determination, as shown in FIGS. 59 (a) and 60 (a). . Further, the progress state of the game is the number of start memories, the ease of winning in the start winning area (whether or not it is a so-called short time state), and the like. In addition, the state of the production (the mode state of the production, the execution of continuous production over a plurality of games, the presence or absence of advance production for other start memories, etc.), the state of the probability of a special result (so-called probability change state) Or not).

[Re-prioritization process]
Next, details of the re-prior determination process (step B228) in the prior determination process will be described. As shown in FIG. 58, in the re-prioritization process, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 first decrements the hold (start) memory, that is, whether the special figure variation display game is started. Is determined (step B231), and if it is not subtracted (step B231; No), the re-predetermining process is terminated. If the value is subtracted (step B231; Yes), the reserved storage area for the special figure 1 is set as a redetermination target (step B232), and it is determined whether it is in high support (short time state) (step B233). ).

  If it is not during high support (step B233; No), it is determined whether there is a pending storage (step B235). If it is during high support (step B233; Yes), the reserved storage area for the special figure 2 is set as a redetermination target (step B234), and it is determined whether there is a reserved storage (step B235). And when there is no pending | holding memory | storage (step B235; No), a prior re-determination process is complete | finished.

  If there is a pending storage (step B235; Yes), a pending storage area to be re-determined is set (step B236), and it is determined whether it is a re-determinable memory (step B237). The re-determinable memory is a start memory in which a pre-determination command is transmitted. Since the game controller 100 does not make a pre-determination for the first start memory that occurs during the short-time state or the special game state, the pre-determination command is not transmitted to the effect control device 300. Such start-up memory cannot be pre-determined or re-determined by the production control device 300. Therefore, if it is not re-determinable memory (step B237; No), it is stored in the reserved storage area of the special figure type (special figure 1 or 2) subject to redetermination without performing the process for redetermination. It is determined whether or not the re-determination has been completed for all pending storages (step B243).

  Further, in the case of re-determinable storage (step B237; Yes), symbol information (big hit, small hit or off) from table 2 (see FIG. 59B), special figure type (special figure 1 or 2) Then, a selection table corresponding to the gaming state (whether or not it is a short time state) and the number of subsequent suspensions (the number of starting memories stored after the starting memory to be re-determined with the same special figure type) is prepared (step B238). Then, the reach system corresponding to the variation pattern random number command is acquired from the selected table (step B239), the re-prior effect distribution table (see FIG. 60B) is set (step B240), and the pre-effect selection process is performed. (Step B241) is performed. After that, the pre-production information selected in the target storage area is saved (step B242), and all the information stored in the storage area of the special figure type (special figure 1 or 2) subject to redetermination is stored. It is determined whether or not the re-determination for the hold storage has been completed (step B243).

  If redetermination has not been completed for all pending memories stored in the pending storage area of the special figure type (special figure 1 or 2) that has been subject to redetermination (step B243; No), Returning to the process of setting the reserved storage area (step B236), the re-determination process is repeated for the start memory that has not been re-determined. In addition, when the re-determination is completed for all reserved memories stored in the reserved storage area of the special figure type (special figure 1 or 2) to be re-determined (step B243; Yes), the re-prior determination process Exit.

  FIG. 59B shows the table 2 referred to in step B238. Each variation group selection table shown here corresponds to the table shown in FIGS. In the rede prior determination, a prior determination is made regarding a variation mode when the redetermination target start memory executes the special figure variation display game in the current start memory state. For example, when two start memories of the same special figure type are stored after the redetermination target start memory, the special figure variation display game is executed in a state where the redetermination target start memory is the start memory number 3. Re-determine as a thing. Thereby, according to the change of the number of start memories, the execution mode of the pre-effects for the start memory can be brought close to the effect modes according to the execution mode of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory, and the final advance The credibility of the production aspect of the production can be enhanced.

  Based on the table 2 used for making such a prior determination, a variation group selection table corresponding to the number of start memories when the re-determination target start memory executes the special figure variation display game is selected. When the result (symbol information) is a big hit or a small hit, as shown in FIG. 30, the variable group selection table selected according to the special symbol type is used regardless of the number of starting memories. The variable group selection table is selected according to the information and the special figure type. If the result (symbol information) is out of place, the variable group selection table is selected according to the special figure type, the gaming state, and the starting memory number as shown in FIGS. 31 and 32. In the table 2 shown in (a), a variation group selection table corresponding to the number of start memories when the start memory to be redetermined in each special figure type and each game state corresponds to the number of start memories when the special figure variation display game is executed is selected. It is like that.

  In other words, among the plurality of information determination modes (variable group selection table) associated with each gaming state (for example, whether or not it is a short-time state), the start-up storage is performed according to the determination mode corresponding to the gaming state at the time of performing the preliminary determination. The determination information of the start memory stored in the means is re-predetermined. Thereby, according to the change of the game state, the execution mode of the pre-effect for the start memory can be brought close to the effect mode according to the execution mode of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory, and the final pre-effect The credibility of the production mode can be improved.

  Then, by referring to the variation pattern random number command information including the variation pattern random number 1 information in the variation pattern selection table selected from this table 2, the re-determination target start memory executes the special figure variation display game. The reach system (no reach, normal reach, or any one of SP1 to 4 reach) corresponding to the start memory number can be acquired.

  In the pre-effect selection process (step B241), the reach system acquired in this way is referred to the re-prior effect distribution table shown in FIG. 60 (b) to determine the pre-notification mode. For example, if the result (symbol information) is out of order, the previous determination result (pre-determination or re-pre-determination result) is not reachable, and the current re-determination result is not reach, the start memory The display color of the decorative special figure start memory display 81 corresponding to is changed to a display color whose expectation is one step lower. In addition, when the result (symbol information) is out of order, the previous determination result (pre-determination or re-pre-determination result) is not reachable, and the current re-determination result is equal to or greater than normal reach, the start memory The display color of the decorative special figure start memory display 81 corresponding to is maintained.

  Further, if the result (symbol information) is out of order, the previous determination result (predetermined result or re-predetermined result) is normal reach, and the current re-determined result is equal to or greater than SP1 reach, the start memory is stored. The display color of the decorative special figure start memory display 81 corresponding to is changed to a display color with a higher expectation level by one step. The pre-decided effect determined in this way is stored in correspondence with the start-up memory in the effect control device 300, and is displayed on the display device 41 by the hold display process (step C15) in the 2nd main process shown in FIG. .

  Further, when the result (symbol information) is out of order, the previous determination result (predetermined result or re-predetermined result) is SP2 reach, and the current re-determined result is SP3 reach, the start memory is stored. The display color of the decoration special figure start memory display 81 corresponding to the display color is changed to a display color that is one step higher in expectation level, or continuously in a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games over the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory. Execution of continuous notice for performing the production is selected. In this case, if a continuous advance notice for another start memory has already been executed, the display color of the decorative special figure start memory display 81 is changed to a display color that is one step higher in expectation, and other start memories are stored. When the target continuous notice is not executed, the continuous notice for the start memory is performed. In addition, when performing the continuous notice for the start memory, the display color of the decorative special figure start memory display 81 corresponding to the start memory may be maintained, or the display color having a higher expectation level. You may make it change to.

  In addition, when the result (symbol information) is a big hit or a small hit, the reach system does not change even if the start memory number for executing the special figure variation display game is changed. Depending on the type of system, a change in the display color of the decorative special figure start memory display 81 or the occurrence of continuous notice is selected with a predetermined probability. For example, when the result is a big hit and the result of the pre-judgment is normal reach, the maintenance of the display color of the decorative special figure start memory display 81 corresponding to the start memory is selected with a probability of 50%, and the probability of 50% Then, the display color of the decorative special figure start memory display 81 corresponding to the start memory is changed to a display color having a high expectation level.

  As described above, in the re-prior determination, the change mode in the case of changing the effect mode of the prior effect is determined based on the relative evaluation between the determination result of the previous previous determination and the current prior determination. Thereby, since the execution mode of the preliminary presentation can be changed step by step every time the variable display game is executed, the execution mode of the preliminary presentation can be prevented from changing extremely, and the reliability of the preliminary presentation can be improved. it can. That is, the production control device 300 serves as a pre-determination means for each game that pre-determines the determination information of the start memory according to the progress state of the game every time the variable display game is executed.

  In addition, when the display color of the decoration special figure start memory display 81 is the white with the lowest expectation, the display color of the decoration special figure start storage display 81 is changed to a display color with a lower expectation level by re-determination. When is selected, the display color of the decorative special figure start memory display 81 is kept white. Further, when the display color of the decoration special figure start memory display 81 is red, it is selected by re-determination to change the display color of the decoration special figure start storage display 81 to a display color that is one step higher in expectation. Selects the display color of the decorative special figure start memory display 81 according to the result (symbol information). In this case, if the result is off, the display color of the decoration special figure start memory display 81 is maintained in red, and if the result is a big hit, the display color of the decoration special figure start storage display 81 is changed to rainbow. That is, the most expected rainbow color is selected only when the result is a big hit.

  In this way, by changing the execution mode of the pre-production by re-prioritization, the progress state of the game at the time of start memory generation and the progress state of the game at the start time of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory Can be brought closer to the performance mode according to the execution mode of the special figure variation display game based on the startup memory, and the final advance The credibility of the production aspect of the production can be enhanced.

  From the above, the variable display device (Special Figure 1 display 51, Special Figure 2 display 52, Display device 41) capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and the start winning area (start winning prize) And a starting storage means (game control device 100) capable of extracting determination information based on the winning of the game ball to the mouth 36 and the normal variable winning device 37) and storing it as a starting memory of the variable display game. In the gaming machine that executes a variable display game based on the start memory stored in the game and generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the variable display game has a special result, determination of the start memory stored in the start memory means Information is determined according to the progress state of the game at the start of the variable display game based on the start-up memory, and the variable display game executing means (game control device) for executing the variable display game based on the determination result 00) and the determination information of the start memory stored in the start storage means can be determined in advance before the start of the variable display game based on the start memory (game control device 100, effect control device 300) ) And a prior effect means (effect control device 300) capable of executing a prior effect suggesting the determination result of the prior determination means over a plurality of variable display games. Each game is provided with a game pre-determination means (production control device 300) that pre-determines the determination information of the start memory according to the progress state of the game every time the game is executed, Based on this, the production mode of the pre-production is changed.

  Further, the pre-determining means (the game control device 100 and the effect control device 300) is extracted based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (start winning port 36, normal variation winning device 37) and stored as the start memory. A pre-decision determination unit (game control device 100, production control device 300) for pre-determining determination information in advance according to a predetermined information determination mode when the start-up memory is generated, and the pre-production effect unit (production control device 300) In addition, the execution of the pre-production is started in the production mode corresponding to the determination result of the winning prior determination unit, and the production mode of the preliminary production is changed based on the determination result of the game pre-determination unit. .

  In addition, the pre-production means (production control device 300) determines a change mode in the case where the pre-production effect mode is changed, based on a relative evaluation between the determination result of the previous preliminary determination and the current preliminary determination. Will be.

  The game state setting means (game control device 100) for setting the game state related to the progress of the game to a normal game state or a specific game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state is provided, and a variable display game is executed. The means (game control device 100) becomes the execution target of the variable display game according to the information determination mode corresponding to the game state at the start of the variable display game among the plurality of information determination modes associated with each gaming state. The determination information of the start memory is determined, and the pre-determination means for each game (production control device 300) corresponds to the gaming state at the time of performing the preliminary determination among the plurality of information determination modes associated with each gaming state. Depending on the determination mode, the determination information of the start memory stored in the start storage means (game control device 100) is determined in advance.

  The winning prior determination means (game control device 100, effect control device 300) determines information corresponding to the game state at the time of occurrence of the start memory among a plurality of information determination modes associated with each game state. Depending on the mode, the determination information stored as the start-up memory is determined in advance.

  Further, the variable display game execution means (game control device 100) determines the information corresponding to the memory number of the start memory at the start of the variable display game among the plurality of information determination modes associated with the memory number of the start memory. Depending on the mode, the determination information of the start memory as the execution target of the variable display game is determined, and the pre-determination means for each game (the effect control device 300) has a plurality of information determination modes associated with the number of stored start memories. Among these, the determination information of the start memory to be determined is preliminarily determined by the information determination mode corresponding to the number of start memories stored after the start memory to be determined.

  Also, the winning prior determination means (game control device 100, effect control device 300) is an information determination mode associated with the smallest number of memories among a plurality of information determination modes associated with the number of memory of the start memory. Thus, the determination of the newly generated start memory determination information is performed in advance.

  FIG. 61 to FIG. 64 show an example of changes in the pre-production. FIG. 61 shows an example of a change in the pre-production when the time is not short. As shown in FIG. 61A, the identification information is variably displayed on the display unit of the display device 41 in the central variability display area 41a. In the lower left first start memory display area 41b, a decorative special figure start memory display 81 corresponding to the stored first start memory is displayed, and in the lower right second start memory display area 41c. Is displayed a decorative special figure start memory display 81 corresponding to the stored second start memory.

  The state shown in FIG. 61A is a state in which a first start memory is newly generated when the special figure variation display game is executed with one first start memory. For the decorative special figure start memory display 81a corresponding to the earliest first start memory, the white pre-determining mode is selected by the prior determination performed when the first start memory is generated. Further, with respect to the decoration special figure start memory display 81b corresponding to the newly generated first start memory, the result is out of order and the number of start memories is 1 due to the prior determination made when the first start memory is generated. The reach system in this case is determined to have no reach, and white is selected as the prior determination mode.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 61 (b), when a new first start memory is generated, a pre-determination for the first start memory is performed. In the pre-determination for the first start memory, the reach system when the result is out of order and the start memory number is 1 is determined to be SP2 reach, and the decorative special figure start memory display 81c corresponding to the first start memory is determined. Is selected as a prior determination mode.

  Thereafter, the special figure fluctuation display game is ended as shown in FIG. 61 (c), and the next special figure fluctuation based on the first start memory corresponding to the decorative special figure start memory display 81a as shown in FIG. 61 (d). When the display game is started and the start memory is subtracted, the preliminary determination is performed again for the first start memory corresponding to the decorative special figure start memory displays 81b and 81c.

  In this re-priority determination, the reach system when the number of start memories is 2 is determined for the first start memory corresponding to the decorative special figure start memory display 81b. Here, the reach system is determined to have no reach. Since the previous reach system determination result is no reach and the current reach system determination result is also no reach, the change in the prior notification mode is selected to change the display color to one level lower than the expected level (see FIG. 60 (b)), however, the display color of the current decorative special figure start memory display 81 is white, which has the lowest expectation, so the display color remains white. As for the first start memory corresponding to the decoration special figure start memory display 81c, the reach system when the start memory number is 1 is determined as in the prior determination, and here the reach system is determined to be SP2 reach. . Since the determination result of the previous reach system is SP2 reach and the determination result of the current reach system is also SP2 reach, maintenance of the display color of the prior notification mode is selected (see FIG. 60B), and the display color is It remains blue.

  FIG. 62 also shows an example of the change in the pre-production when the time is not short. The state shown in FIG. 62A is a state in which a first start memory is newly generated when the special figure variation display game is executed in a state where there is no first start memory. For the decorative special figure start memory display 81a corresponding to the newly generated first start memory, white is selected as the pre-determination mode based on the pre-determination made when the first start memory is generated.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 62 (b), when the next new first start memory is generated, a pre-determination for the first start memory is performed. In the pre-determination for the first start memory, the reach system when the result is out of order and the start memory number is 1 is determined to be SP2 reach, and the decorative special figure start memory display 81b corresponding to the first start memory is determined. Is selected as yellow as the prior determination mode.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 62 (c), a new first start memory is generated before the special figure variation display game is finished. In the pre-determination for the first start memory, it is determined that the reach system when the result is out of order and the start memory number is 1 is no reach, and the decorative special figure start memory display 81c corresponding to the first start memory is determined. Is selected as the prior determination mode. Then, as shown in FIG. 62 (d), the next special figure variation display game based on the first start memory corresponding to the decorative special figure start memory display 81a is started, and when the start memory is subtracted, the decorative special figure start is started. Re-prioritization is performed for the first start memory corresponding to the memory displays 81b and 81c.

  In this re-prior determination, the reach system when the number of start memories is 2 is determined for the first start memory corresponding to the decorative special figure start memory display 81b, and here, the reach system is determined to be normal reach. Since the determination result of the previous reach system is SP2 reach and the determination result of the current reach system is normal reach, the change in the prior notification mode is selected to be changed to a display color one level lower than the expected level (FIG. 60 ( b)), the display color is changed to blue. As for the first start memory corresponding to the decorative special figure start memory display 81c, the reach system when the start memory number is 1 is determined as in the prior determination, and here, the reach system is determined to have no reach. . Since the previous reach system determination result is no reach and the current reach system determination result is also no reach, the change in the prior notification mode is selected to change the display color to one level lower than the expected level (see FIG. 60 (b)), however, the display color of the current decorative special figure start memory display 81 is white, which has the lowest expectation, so the display color remains white.

  FIG. 63 also shows an example of a change in the pre-production when the time is not short. The state shown in FIG. 63 (a) is a state in which the special figure variation display game is being executed with two first start memories. For the decorative special figure start memory displays 81a and 81b corresponding to these first start memories, a white prior determination mode is selected by prior determination or re-predetermination. Then, as shown in FIG. 63 (b), a new first start memory is generated before the special figure variation display game is finished, and a pre-determination for the first start memory is performed. In the pre-determination for the first start memory, the reach system when the result is out of order and the start memory number is 1 is determined to be SP2 reach, and the decorative special figure start memory display 81c corresponding to the first start memory is determined. Is selected as a prior determination mode.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 63 (c), the next special figure variation display game based on the first start memory corresponding to the decorative special figure start memory display 81a is started, and when the start memory is subtracted, the decorative special figure start is started. Re-prioritization is performed for the first start memory corresponding to the memory displays 81b and 81c. In this re-prior determination, it is selected that the display color of the decoration special figure start memory display 81 is kept white for the first start memory corresponding to the decoration special figure start storage display 81b. As for the first start memory corresponding to the decoration special figure start memory display 81c, the reach system when the start memory number is 1 is determined as in the prior determination, and here the reach system is determined to be SP2 reach. . Since the determination result of the previous reach system is SP2 reach and the determination result of the current reach system is also SP2 reach, maintenance of the display color of the prior notification mode is selected (see FIG. 60B), and the display color is It remains blue.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 63 (d), a new first start memory is generated during the execution of the special figure variation display game, and a pre-determination for the first start memory is performed. In the pre-determination for the first start memory, the reach system when the result is out of order and the start memory number is 1 is determined to be no reach, and the decorative special figure start memory display 81d corresponding to the first start memory is determined. Is selected as the prior determination mode.

  The special figure variation display game is finished as shown in FIG. 63 (e), and the next special figure fluctuation display game based on the first start memory corresponding to the decorative special figure start memory display 81b as shown in FIG. 63 (f). Is started and the start memory is subtracted, the re-prioritization is performed for the first start memory corresponding to the decorative special figure start memory display 81c, 81d.

  In this re-prior determination, for the first start memory corresponding to the decorative special figure start memory display 81c, the reach system when the start memory number is 2 is determined, and here, the reach system is determined to be SP3 reach. . Since the determination result of the previous reach system is SP2 reach and the determination result of the current reach system is SP3 reach, the display color of the prior notification mode is changed to a display color with a high expectation level or the start Execution of continuous notice for performing effects continuously in a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games over the special figure fluctuation display game based on memory is selected.

  Here, since the continuous notice for another start memory is not executed, the execution of the continuous notice for the start memory is selected, and as shown in FIG. 64 (f), the first stage of the continuous notice is selected. Eye production is performed. In addition, the display color of the decorative special figure start memory display 81c is changed to yellow, which is a display color having a higher expectation level. As for the first start memory corresponding to the decoration special figure start memory display 81d, the reach system when the start memory number is 1 is determined as in the case of the prior determination, and the maintenance of the display color of the prior notification mode is selected. Has been.

  Then, the special figure change display game is finished as shown in FIG. 63 (g), and the next special figure change based on the first start memory corresponding to the decorative special figure start memory display 81c as shown in FIG. 63 (h). When the display game is started, the second stage effect of the continuous notice is performed. At this time, re-prioritization is performed for the first start memory corresponding to the decorative special figure start memory display 81d, and maintenance of the display color of the prior notification mode is selected.

  FIG. 64 shows an example of a change in prior performance in the time-short state. The state shown in FIG. 64 (a) is a state in which the special figure variation display game is executed with two first start memories and one second start memory. With respect to the decorative special figure start memory display 81a and 81b corresponding to the first start memory, since the prior determination command is not transmitted when the first start memory is generated, the prior determination is not performed and the display color is white. It is said that. Further, for the decorative special figure start memory display 81d corresponding to the second start memory, the white prior determination mode is selected by the prior determination performed when the second start memory is generated.

  In this state, a first start memory and a second start memory are newly generated as shown in FIG. Since the predetermination command for the newly generated first start memory is not transmitted, the predetermination is not performed, and white is selected as the display color for the decorative special figure start memory display 81c corresponding to the first start memory. In addition, a pre-determination command is transmitted for the newly generated second start memory, and a pre-determination for the second start memory is performed. In the pre-determination for the second start memory, the reach system when the result is out of order and the start memory number is 1 is determined as normal reach, and the decorative special figure start memory display 81e corresponding to the second start memory is determined. The white color is selected as the prior determination mode.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 64 (c), a new second start memory is generated before the special figure variation display game is ended, and a prior determination on the second start memory is performed. In the preliminary determination for the second start memory, it is determined that the reach system in the case where the result is out of order and the start memory number is 1 is no reach, and the decorative special figure start memory display 81f corresponding to the second start memory is determined. Is selected as the prior determination mode.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 64 (d), when the next special figure variation display game based on the second start memory corresponding to the special figure start memory display 81d is started and the start memory is subtracted, the special figure start is started. Re-prioritization is performed for the second start memory corresponding to the memory displays 81e and 81f.

  In this re-prior determination, the reach system when the number of start memories is 2 is determined for the second start memory corresponding to the decorative special figure start memory display 81e. Here, the reach system is determined to be normal reach. Since the previous reach system determination result is normal reach and the current reach system determination result is also normal reach, maintenance of the display color of the prior notification mode is selected (see FIG. 60B), and the display color is white. Will remain. Further, for the second start memory corresponding to the decoration special figure start memory display 81f, the reach system when the start memory number is 1 is determined as in the prior determination, and here, the reach system is determined to have no reach. . Since the previous reach system determination result is no reach and the current reach system determination result is also no reach, the change in the prior notification mode is selected to change the display color to one level lower than the expected level (see FIG. 60 (b)), however, the display color of the current decorative special figure start memory display 81f is white with the lowest expectation, so the display color remains white.

  FIG. 65 also shows an example of a change in the pre-production when the time is short. The state shown in FIG. 65 (a) is a state in which the special figure variation display game is executed with two first start memories and one second start memory. With respect to the decorative special figure start memory display 81a and 81b corresponding to the first start memory, since the prior determination command is not transmitted when the first start memory is generated, the prior determination is not performed and the display color is white. It is said that. Further, for the decorative special figure start memory display 81c corresponding to the second start memory, the white prior determination mode is selected by the prior determination performed when the second start memory is generated.

  In this state, a second start memory is newly generated as shown in FIG. A pre-determination command is transmitted for the newly generated second start memory, and a pre-determination is performed for the second start memory. In the pre-determination for the second start memory, the result is a big hit and the reach system is determined to be normal reach, and yellow is selected as the pre-determination mode for the decorative special figure start memory display 81d corresponding to the second start memory. ing.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 65 (c), a new second start memory is generated before the special figure variation display game is finished, and a pre-determination for the second start memory is performed. In the preliminary determination for the second start memory, it is determined that the reach system in the case where the result is out of order and the start memory number is 1 is no reach, and the decorative special figure start memory display 81e corresponding to the second start memory is determined. Is selected as the prior determination mode.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 65 (d), when the next special figure variation display game based on the second start memory corresponding to the special figure start memory display 81c is started and the start memory is subtracted, the special figure start is started. Re-prioritization is performed for the second startup memory corresponding to the memory displays 81d and 81e.

  In this re-prior judgment, the result of the second start memory corresponding to the decorative special figure start memory display 81d is a big hit, so the display color of the prior notification mode is maintained and the display color is changed to a display color that is one step higher in expectation. Are selected with a probability of 50% (see FIG. 60B). Here, a change to the display color that is one step higher in the degree of expectation is selected, and the display color of the decorative special figure start memory display 81d is changed to red. Further, for the second start memory corresponding to the decoration special figure start memory display 81e, the reach system when the start memory number is 1 is determined as in the prior determination, and here, the reach system is determined to have no reach. . Since the previous reach system determination result is no reach and the current reach system determination result is also no reach, the change in the prior notification mode is selected to change the display color to one level lower than the expected level (see FIG. 60 (b)), however, the display color of the current decorative special figure start memory display 81e is white with the lowest expectation, so the display color remains white.

  In the case where the progress state of the game at the time of occurrence of the start memory is different from the progress state of the game at the start time of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory due to the change in the prior effect as described above. Even if there is, it is possible to bring the execution mode of the advance effect on the start memory closer to the effect mode corresponding to the execution mode of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory, and it becomes possible to perform a highly reliable pre-effect. , You can improve the fun of the game.

  In the prior determination, the game control device 100 determines the jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number and the variation pattern random number 1 as the determination information, and transmits the result information to the effect control device 300. In the prior determination, the effect control device 300 The game control device 100 also determines the jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number, and the variation pattern random number 1 as the determination information even in the re-prior judgment, and transmits the result to the effect control device 300. You may make it do.

  Moreover, in the re-prior determination, only the number of start memories of the same special figure type as the start memory to be determined is considered as the number of start memories stored after the start memory to be determined. Also, the number of start memories of a special figure type different from the start memory to be determined may be considered. Further, every time the start memory is digested, the re-prioritization is performed for all the start memories, but only the start memory for executing the special figure variation display game next may be re-pre-determined.

  In addition, the game control device 100 does not make a pre-determination for the first start memory in the time-short state and does not send a pre-determination command, but makes a pre-determination for the first start memory in the time-short state, A prior determination command may be transmitted so that the presentation control device 300 may not perform the preliminary presentation of the first start-up memory in the short time state. And you may make it perform a prior production by performing a prior determination again about the 1st starting memory memorize | stored at the time of completion | finish of a time saving state. In this case, since the pre-effect is not performed for the first start memory, the pre-determination is performed based on the pre-effect distribution table shown in FIG.

  Moreover, in the prior determination, the previous notification mode is determined in consideration of the previous determination result, but the previous determination result is not considered in the prior determination, and the previous determination and each prior determination are performed. The determination may be an independent determination. In addition, the re-prior determination is performed at the time of subtraction of the start memory, that is, at the start of the variable display game, but may be performed at a timing when the start memory is newly stored. In addition, although the start memory display is given as an example of the prior effect for changing the effect mode, the effect mode of the continuous notice effect may be changed.

  The gaming machine 10 as described above has a display device (special feature) based on the winning of a game ball in a starting winning port (starting winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37) provided in the gaming area 32 where the launched game balls flow down. FIG. 1 display 51, special figure 2 display 52, display device 41) executes a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and when the variable display game results in a special result, a variable prize is awarded over a plurality of rounds. A gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state that opens and closes the devices (the first special variation winning device 38 and the second special variation winning device 39), and that is more than the normal gaming state after the special gaming state ends. Specific game generating means (game control device 100) capable of generating a specific game state advantageous to the player, and a small hit game that opens and closes the variable winning device based on the fact that the variable display game results in a small hit result State The small hit game generating means (game control device 100) to be generated, and the specific game end means (which can end the specific game state based on the fact that the game ball has not won the variable winning device in the small hit game state ( Game control device 100).

Here, the specific game state advantageous to the player is a state in which the probability of a special result in the variable display game is increased (so-called probability variation state), or a state in which winning at the start winning opening is facilitated (so-called short-time state). Etc.
The small hit is a hit where a condition device that operates when a big hit occurs in a variable display game (stop display of a big hit symbol), but is a big hit where the condition device operates, and to the variable winning device A big hit (for example, 2R big hit) with a small number of winnings may be included.

  Therefore, there is a possibility that the specific gaming state advantageous to the player may be ended depending on the gaming result in the small hit gaming state, so that it is possible to increase the player's throbbing feeling and frustration with respect to the occurrence of the small hit gaming state, It is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game. In addition, it is possible to prevent stoppage during the small hit gaming state and to increase the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  Further, a specific area 91 that is set inside the variable winning device (second special variable winning device 39) and into which a game ball can flow in by the operation of the variable winning device is provided, and the specific game ending means (game control device 100) is provided. When the game ball does not flow into the specific area 91 in the small hit game state generated during the specific game state, the specific game state is terminated.

  Therefore, it is possible to effectively give the player a sense of pounding and frustration as to whether or not the game ball wins the specific area 91.

  The variable winning device includes a first variable winning device (first special variable winning device 38) in which the specific area 91 is not set and a second variable winning device (second special variable winning device 39) in which the specific area 91 is set. The small hit game generating means (game control device 100) includes either a first small hit game state for opening / closing the first variable winning device or a second small hit game state for opening / closing the second variable winning device. The specific game ending means (game control device 100) is configured to end the specific game state when the game ball does not flow into the specific area 91 in the second small hit game state.

  Therefore, if the game ball does not flow into the specific area in the second small hit game state, the specific game state is terminated, so that an act of aiming at the second variable winning device is required, and the game performance is improved.

  Further, the specific game ending means (game control device 100) does not end the specific game state regardless of whether or not a game ball flows into the specific area 91 when the first small hit game state occurs. Yes.

  Therefore, when the first small hit game state occurs, the specific game state does not end, so that a sense of relief can be given to the player.

  Further, the specific game generating means (game control device 100) can generate the specific game state based on the fact that the game ball has won the specific area 91 in the small hit game state generated during the normal game state. .

  Therefore, by making it possible to generate a specific gaming state by generating a small hit gaming state, it is possible to increase the excitement of the player, and the fun of the game is significantly improved.

  Further, the specific game generating means (game control device 100) can continue the specific game state from the end of the special game state until a predetermined number of continuous variable display games are executed. A continuation number changing means (game control device 100) capable of changing the number of continuations of the specific game state based on the winning of the game ball to the specific area 91 in the generated small hit game state is provided.

  Here, changing the number of continuations means increasing or decreasing the number of continuations, and adding or subtracting a predetermined number of continuations from the number of continuations at the time of small hit occurrence, or the number of continuations at the time of small hit occurrence Instead of setting a new number of continuations.

  Therefore, since the number of continuations of the specific gaming state changes according to the occurrence state of the small hit gaming state, the game performance is remarkably improved.

  Further, the continuation number changing means (game control device 100) generates the remaining number of continuations of the specific gaming state when the small hit gaming state is generated when a predetermined increase condition is satisfied when the game ball is won in the specific area 91. Try to increase than time.

  Therefore, since the number of continuations may increase when the small hit gaming state occurs, the player can have a sense of expectation.

  The continuation number changing means (game control device 100) determines the remaining number of continuations of the specific gaming state when the small hit gaming state is generated when a predetermined decrease condition is satisfied when the game ball is won in the specific area 91. I try to reduce it from time.

  Therefore, since the number of continuations may decrease when the small hit gaming state occurs, it is possible to give the player a feeling of frustration.

  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.

  Further, 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 32 game area 36 start winning opening 37 normal variable winning apparatus (start winning opening)
38 First special variable prize device (variable prize device, first variable prize device)
39 Second special variable winning device (variable winning device, second variable winning device)
41 display device 51 special figure 1 display (display device)
52 Special Figure 2 Display (Display Device)
91 specific area 100 game control device (specific game generation means, small hit game generation means, specific game end means, continuation number change means)

Claims (2)

Provided with a display device for effect display of a variable display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area, the game based on the result of the variable display game being a special result In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a person,
Game result determining means capable of determining whether or not the result of the variable display game is the special result;
A variation pattern determining unit capable of determining a variation pattern of identification information for executing the variation display game based on a determination result of the game result determining unit;
Effect display determining means capable of determining whether or not to execute a specific change effect pattern as the effect display based on the determination result of the change pattern determining means;
Based on the execution of the specific variation effect pattern determined by the effect display determination unit, an effect display execution unit that executes an effect display by the specific variation effect pattern, and
The specific variation effect pattern is an effect that progresses in parallel based on viewpoints from a plurality of sides confronting the same story, from an effect mode based on the viewpoint of one side at a predetermined timing to the one side. It is possible to branch to the production mode based on the viewpoint of the other side facing , and configured to be executed in any production mode among the production modes based on the viewpoint from the plurality of facing sides ,
The effect display execution means includes
Comprising a selection means capable of selecting which of the presentation modes based on the viewpoints from the plurality of facing sides ,
In the case where the variation display game has the special result, even if any of the presentation modes based on the viewpoints from the opposing sides is selected by the selection unit, the specific variation is selected. in consequence of the effect pattern, the gaming machine characterized that you run the specific variation performance pattern so as to effect deployment of the same or similar meaning. The effect display execution means includes
At the start of execution of the specific variation effect pattern, the effect mode based on the viewpoint from a predetermined side is selected and executed among the effect modes based on the viewpoint from the plurality of facing sides,
The presentation mode based on the viewpoint from the predetermined side is executed by adding information indicating that the presentation mode is selected at the start of execution of the specific variation production pattern. The gaming machine described.

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