JP5938670B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a display device capable of displaying effects related to games.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a large number of electrical devices have been used for gaming machines in order to perform decorations, effects, and various notifications. Such an electric device includes, for example, a display device that displays the progress of the game and effects, and a display device that is most watched by the player in the game, and various lamps such as speakers and LEDs that perform effects and notifications regarding the game. Many such electrical devices improve the player's interests by displaying and emitting light brilliantly and gorgeously, and by making very loud sounds to check the progress and state of the game, Producing a sense of expectation.

  However, if such an electrical device is always operated, a huge amount of power is used, and the amount of power consumed in the hall becomes very heavy. Therefore, in the gaming machine, whether or not the player is playing a game is monitored, and when the absence of the player is detected, the gaming machine transmits the vacant seat signal to the hall computer and receives the signal. Sets a power-saving mode for vacant gaming machines, determines an electrical device to stop power and outputs a power stop signal to the gaming machine, and the gaming machine is based on the received signal. Thus, there is provided a system configured to save power by stopping the power supply of the electrical device (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Also, Yu technique is the effect lamp dimmed or turned off if not performed for a predetermined time period (customer wait state), by the liquid crystal display device for displaying the demonstration video, etc. to promote the start of the game to the game clients There is provided a slot game machine in which power consumption is reduced while maintaining the effect of the above (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-147441 JP 2005-137672 A

However, in the system of Patent Document 1 and the gaming machine of Patent Document 2, the power is turned off only in the non-execution state of the game, so it does not make sense for a gaming machine that operates well.

In other words, if the operation of the gaming machine is good in the game store, the effect of reducing the power consumption is not exhibited and the power consumption is enormous.

An object of the present invention is the provision of gaming machine capable of reducing the power consumption amount.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
In a gaming machine equipped with a display device capable of displaying effects related to games,
Game control means for overall control of the game;
Production control means capable of performing production control based on a control command from the game control means;
Operating means operable from the outside,
The game control means includes
A special game state that is advantageous to the player when a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner is executed based on the establishment of the start condition, and the result of the variable display game is a predetermined special result. Is generated,
The production control means includes
A luminance setting means capable of changing and setting the luminance of the display device during a game based on an operation of the operation means when a game is not being performed in the gaming machine;
Based on a predetermined condition, the power state of the gaming machine in the gaming, first power state to the first state or a second and a second state with a reduced power consumption than the state first a power control unit which can control either two power states,
With
In accordance with the power state controlled by the power control means, the brightness of the display device is set,
The effect control means displays a predetermined display on the display device when the power control means switches the power state,
The predetermined condition includes a predetermined operation on the operation means for changing the luminance of the display device by the luminance setting means, and occurrence of the special gaming state in a game for a predetermined time .

According to the present invention, can it to reduce the power consumption amount.

It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a figure explaining the brightness | luminance of a display apparatus. It is a figure explaining the light emission aspect of LED. It is a figure explaining the operation | movement range of a movable accessory. It is a figure explaining the example of selection of an electric power state. It is a figure explaining operation of a push button and a select button, and transition of display contents. It is a figure explaining operation of a push button and a select button, and transition of display contents. It is a figure explaining the game in a power saving state. It is a figure explaining grant of privilege. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart explaining special figure game processing. It is a flowchart explaining a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure start port switch common process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure pending | holding information determination process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure usual process. It is a flowchart explaining 1st main processing. It is a flowchart explaining 1st scene control processing. It is a flowchart explaining a power-on process. It is a flowchart explaining a customer waiting process. It is a flowchart explaining a customer waiting screen setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a normal customer waiting process. It is a flowchart explaining a customer waiting movie process. It is a flowchart explaining a function selection screen process. It is a flowchart explaining a production mode selection screen process. It is a flowchart explaining a big hit history screen process. It is a flowchart explaining reach history screen processing. It is a flowchart explaining PB input processing. It is a flowchart explaining a customer waiting time setting process. It is a flowchart explaining PB invalid setting processing. It is a flowchart explaining a mode selection setting process. It is a flowchart explaining SB input processing. It is a flowchart explaining the process during a fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart explaining a fluctuation pattern information setting process. It is a flowchart explaining production control information setting processing. It is a figure explaining the production | presentation based on provision effect information. It is a figure explaining the production | presentation based on provision effect information. It is a flowchart explaining a fluctuation | variation frequency management process. It is a flowchart explaining game mode management processing. It is a flowchart explaining a privilege provision management process. It is a figure explaining the other example of the arrangement | positioning position of the accessory in a power saving state. It is a figure explaining another example of the fluctuation pattern table in each electric power state. It is a flowchart explaining the mode selection setting process in a 1st modification. It is a flowchart explaining the production control information setting process in a 1st modification. It is a flowchart explaining the fanfare process in a 1st modification. It is a figure explaining the example of the effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the ending process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the ending effect information setting process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the ending effect information setting process in the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the power-saving point acquired in the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment, and the content of alerting | reporting. It is a figure explaining the example of the production in the 2nd modification of a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure explaining the example of the production in the 3rd modification of a 2nd embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the mode selection setting process in the 4th modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the privilege provision management process in the 4th modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the prefetch command reception process in the 5th modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the mode transition setting process in the 5th modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the example of the production in the 5th modification of a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure explaining the example of the production in the 5th modification of a 2nd embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the game mode management process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the variation pattern table in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the brightness | luminance of the specific period start alert | report in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the normal customer waiting process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the mode selection setting process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the privilege provision management process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the presentation control apparatus in 4th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining arrangement | positioning of the game machine in the game arcade in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the 1st main process in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the overall control gaming machine processing in the fourth embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the production information setting process in 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the list | wrist in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the internal event alerting | reporting start process in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the subordinate control game machine process in 4th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the example of the production in 4th Embodiment.

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

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

  Further, an illuminating device (moving light) 16 having a built-in lamp and motor and a discharge abnormality notification lamp (LED) 17 are provided above the glass frame 15. Furthermore, a point display unit 81 including five lamps for displaying the amount of power saving points necessary for acquiring a privilege in a power saving state to be described later is provided. Further, on the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decoration device 18 with a built-in lamp and the like for emitting light for decoration and production, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a for emitting sound (for example, sound effects). Yes. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is also provided below the front frame 12.

  In addition, at the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launcher, and game balls paid out from a ball payout device provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 flow out. There are provided a dish tray outlet 22, a lower dish 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state in which the upper dish 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of a ball striking device, and the like. Further, a push button (PB) 25 and a select button (SB) 29 are provided on the upper edge of the upper plate 21 and constitute operation means incorporating an 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 rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device directs the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. And fire. Further, when the player operates (presses) the push button 25 or the select button 29, the player's operation is caused to intervene in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). Can be performed. Further, on the front surface of the glass frame 15 above the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 27 that is operated when a player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a prepaid card to be discharged from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28 for operating the balance, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided.

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

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

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

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

  Also, below the center case 40, there is provided a start winning opening 36 (first start winning opening, start winning area) for giving a start condition of the special figure change display game, and a reverse “c” is displayed directly below it. A normal variable winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b that are open in a letter shape and converted into a state in which a game ball can easily flow in and has a second starting winning opening (start winning area) inside. It is installed.

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

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

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

  In addition, outside the game area 32, a first special figure fluctuation display game that forms a special figure fluctuation display game, a second special figure fluctuation display game, and a universal figure fluctuation display game triggered by winning a prize to the usual figure start gate 34 Is provided at 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) for the normal figure fluctuation display game constituted by the LED lamp, and the LED lamp. A memory display unit for informing the start memory number of each variable display game configured is provided. Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs, and a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and turns on when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of the short time state. A second game state display unit (second game state display), an error display unit (third game state display) that displays an error that the probability state of jackpot is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, A round display section is provided for displaying the number of rounds at the time of big hit (the number of times the special variable winning device 38 is opened and closed).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  For example, the round display unit turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds 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 device 38 is won, or it flows into the out port 39 provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the start winning opening 36, the normal variation winning apparatus 37, or the special variable winning apparatus 38, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning opening is awarded by the payout control apparatus 200. It is discharged from the controlled dispensing unit to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 12.

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

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

  When the normal figure random number extracted when the passage to the normal figure start gate 34 is detected is a win value, the stop display of the normal figure change display game becomes the normal figure specific result and the normal figure is a hit. When the electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) is driven, the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases.

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

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

  For example, in the decorative special figure variation display game in the display device 41, the decoration special symbol (identification information) composed of the numbers and the like described above is first changed into the left fluctuation display region (first special symbol), the right variation display region (second special display) In each of the symbols) and the middle variation display area (third special symbol), each symbol is displayed in a varying manner (high-speed variation) 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 by the stop result mode 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, if there is a start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game becomes possible, the second special figure fluctuation display game is It is supposed to be executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can change, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the special result mode is entered, the game is already derived at the stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. This means a display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is the special result mode even when the display device's variable display control progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. There is no display mode. 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), and Premier reach are set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premier reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control device 300 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a panel decoration device 42 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and the front frame 12. Frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 and the like) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) and board effects provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 for driving and controlling the device 44 (for example, a movable accessory 46 that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41), and a motor provided on the front frame 12 (for example, the aforementioned A frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling a motor 45 for moving the moving light 16 and the like is provided. Note that these control circuits 332 to 335 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 304.

  Further, the production control device 300 includes the switch 25a built in the push button 25 provided on the front frame 12, the switch 29a built in the select button 29, and the initial position of the motor in the board production device 44. A switch input circuit 336 that detects the on / off state of the effect motor switch to be detected and inputs a detection signal to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311; an audio power amplifier that drives the upper speaker 19a provided on the front frame 12; And an amplifier circuit 337b for driving the lower speaker 19b provided on the front frame 12 is provided.

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply apparatus 400 drives a motor or a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control apparatus 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. DC32V for driving the display device 41 composed of a liquid crystal panel, DC5V serving as the power supply voltage for the command I / F 331, DC18V for driving the LED and speaker, and a reference for these DC voltages It is configured to generate a voltage of NDC 24V used to turn on the monitor lamp. Further, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 or the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312, 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 in a reset state. In this embodiment, a general-purpose port of the video control microcomputer 312 is used to generate and supply a reset signal to the VDP 313. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 312 and the VDP 313 can be improved.

  Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described. The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided to the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining whether or not the normal variation display game is missed is performed. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the general symbol display device, a process for displaying a general symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of this general-purpose fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general-purpose display, and the general-purpose solenoid 37c is operated to move the movable 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 starting winning port 36, and based on this start memory, the first special figure variation display game is stored. The big hit determination random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is missed is performed. In addition, the start memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37. A random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is missed is performed.

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

  Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 and generates a special gaming state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a win. To perform the process. In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A performs control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special winning opening by, for example, opening the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b. . Then, either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined openable time (for example, 25 seconds or 0.5 seconds) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening. Opening the grand prize opening until such a condition is achieved is defined as one round, and a control (cycle game) is performed in which this is repeated (repeated) a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times or 2 times). Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

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

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short time state as a game state after the special game state is ended based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this 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 ms is 600 ms). Further, in the short-time state, it is possible to control so that the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map change display game becomes a second stop time (for example, 704 ms) shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 ms). It is. Further, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning game 37 is released as a result of the normal fluctuation display game being won, the first opening time (for example, 300 ms) in which the opening time (normal power release time) is the normal state. It is possible to control so that the second opening time is longer (for example, 1400 ms). 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). In the short time state, it is possible to set the probability of being a hit result of the normal-variable display game (normal probability) to a higher probability than the normal probability (low probability) in the normal operation 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. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of time-short states that are different from each other. 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.

  Next, the setting of the power state will be described. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the power state during the game is a normal power state in which the power consumption of the electrical device is not reduced, and power saving that reduces the power consumption of the electrical device more than the normal power state Control is performed in any one of the power states. Which power state is set can be selected by the player in a state where the special figure variation display game is not being executed. The electrical device is a device that requires electric power, such as a device for controlling a game provided in a gaming machine or a device for performing an effect related to a game, such as speakers 19a, 19b, The LED / lamp, the display device 41, the movable accessory 46, a motor and a solenoid, and a control device for controlling them.

  As selectable power states, a normal mode that is a normal power state, a forced eco mode that is a power saving state, and an automatic eco mode are set. The forced eco mode is a forced power saving state in which the power consumption of the electrical device is always reduced to the maximum, and is the power state in which the power consumption can be reduced most. In addition, the automatic eco mode is an automatic power saving state in which any stage is set from a plurality of stages (here, three stages) in which the reduction amount of the power consumption of the electrical device is different based on establishment of a specific condition. This is a power state in which the power consumption can be reduced following the forced eco mode.

  5 to 7 show the brightness of the display device 41, the light emission mode of the LED, and the operation range of the movable accessory 46 in each power state. FIG. 5 shows the luminance of the display device 41 in each power state. The luminance of the display device 41 is highest in the display state A in the normal mode as shown in FIG. 5A, and the third stage (MAX) in the forced eco mode or the automatic eco mode as shown in FIG. 5B. The display state B at is the lowest. The display mode C in the second stage of the automatic eco mode shown in FIG. 5C and the display state D in the first stage shown in FIG. 5D are the display state A in the normal mode and the forced eco mode. Alternatively, the luminance is intermediate between the display states B in the third stage (MAX) in the automatic eco mode, and the luminance in the display state C is lower than that in the display state D. That is, the luminance decreases in the order of display state A, display state D, display state C, and display state B, and the power consumption also decreases in this order.

  FIG. 6 shows the light emission mode of the LED. As shown to Fig.6 (a), LED is divided into the group of A to J by the area | region in which it was installed, and controls the emitted light intensity of each group according to an electric power state. As shown in FIG. 6 (b), in the emission mode A in the normal mode, the emission intensity is strong in all groups, and in the emission mode B in the third stage (MAX) in the forced eco mode or the automatic eco mode, The emission intensity is weak in the group. In the light emission mode C in the second stage of the automatic eco mode and the display state D in the first stage, the light emission intensity of some groups is weak, and the light emission mode C is weaker than the light emission mode D. There are a large number of groups. That is, the overall emission intensity decreases in the order of emission intensity A, emission intensity D, emission intensity C, and emission intensity B, and the power consumption also decreases in this order. Not only the light emission intensity is weakened but also the light extinction may be set.

  FIG. 7 shows the operating range of the movable accessory 46. As shown in FIG. 7A, the movable accessory 46 is positioned above the display device 41 in a non-operating state, and performs an effect by rotating so as to descend from this position during operation. . The operation mode A in the normal mode has the largest operation range as shown in FIG. 7B, and the operation mode in the third stage (MAX) in the forced eco mode or the automatic eco mode as shown in FIG. 7C. B has the smallest operating range. The operation mode C in the second stage of the automatic eco mode shown in FIG. 7D and the operation mode D in the first stage shown in FIG. 7E are the operation mode A in the normal mode and the forced eco mode. Alternatively, the operation range is an intermediate operation range of the operation mode B in the third stage (MAX) in the automatic eco mode, and the operation mode C is smaller in the operation range than the operation mode D. That is, the operation range decreases in the order of operation mode A, operation mode D, operation mode C, and operation mode B, and the power consumption also decreases in this order. Instead of changing the operation range, the operation range may be the same and the number of operations may be different.

  FIG. 8 shows a manner of selecting the power state by the player. When the special figure variation display game is finished and there is no start memory, the stop result mode is displayed for a predetermined time as shown in FIG. A screen (movie waiting for customers) is displayed. When the player operates the push button 25 while the demonstration screen is displayed, a function selection screen for selecting a change in the function of the gaming machine is displayed as shown in FIG.

  On this function selection screen, it is possible to select any one of a display function of the jackpot history information generated in the gaming machine, a display function of reach history information generated in the gaming machine, and a mode change function of the power state. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, on such a selection screen, a desired item can be selected by operating the select button 29, and selection can be determined by operating the push button 25. Here, the operation of the push button 25 and the select button 29 selects the power state mode change function as shown in FIG. 8C, and the selectable power state modes as shown in FIG. 8D. The effect mode selection screen shown is displayed.

  Here, the forced eco mode is selected by the operation of the push button 25 and the select button 29 as shown in FIG. By this selection, the forced eco mode is set, the luminance of the display device 41 becomes the display state B, the light emission mode of the LED becomes the light emission mode B, and the operation range of the movable accessory 46 becomes the operation mode B. In this way, the power consumption reduction mode can be selected according to the player's intention. Further, as shown in FIG. 8E, a notification that the forced eco mode has been set is performed. Further, in the power saving state, a point display area 41a for displaying the amount of power saving points necessary for acquiring a privilege obtained by playing a game on the display device 41 is displayed.

  9 and 10 show the operation of the push button 25 and the select button 29 and the transition of display contents. FIG. 9 shows the transition of display contents when there is no start memory and the special figure variation display game is finished. When the fluctuation display of the special figure fluctuation display game is finished (t1), a stop symbol is displayed over a predetermined stop time value (from t1 to t2). When there is no start memory when the stop time ends (t2), the game control device 100 transmits a customer waiting demo command to the effect control device 300 and displays a stop symbol for a predetermined period (120,000 ms). Is maintained in a normal customer waiting state (from t2 to t4, (a) of FIG. 8).

  When the player operates the push button (PB) 25 in the normal customer waiting state (t3), the display screen becomes a function selection screen (t7, (c) in FIG. 8). The operation of the push button 25 in the normal customer waiting state may be invalidated. If no start memory is generated before the end of the normal customer waiting state (t4) and the player does not operate the push button 25, the customer waiting movie is displayed on the display screen for a predetermined movie time value. (T4 to t6, FIG. 8B). When the player operates the push button 25 in a state where the customer waiting movie is displayed (t5), the display screen becomes a function selection screen (t7). If no start memory is generated by the end of the customer waiting movie (t6) and the player does not operate the push button 25, the normal customer waiting state is entered (t2).

  In the function selection screen (t7 to t10), as shown in FIG. 8C, the display function of the jackpot history information generated in the gaming machine, the display function of the history information of the reach generated in the gaming machine, and the power state A screen for enabling selection of any one of the mode change functions is displayed. When the player operates the select button (SB) 29 with the function selection screen displayed (t8), the display indicating the item to be selected moves. When the player operates the push button 25 with the function selection screen displayed (t9), the player moves to the display screen of the selected item (any of t10, t13, and t15). Further, when a predetermined time (10000 ms) elapses in a state where the function selection screen is displayed and the player does not operate the push button 25 (t10), the state shifts to a normal customer waiting state (t2).

  When the player selects the mode change function in the power state on the function selection screen, the screen shifts to the effect mode selection screen (from t10 to t13). In this effect mode selection screen, a screen that enables selection of the power state is displayed as shown in FIG. When the player operates the select button 29 while the effect mode selection screen is displayed (t11), the display indicating the item to be selected moves. Further, when the player operates the push button 25 with the effect mode selection screen displayed (t12), the set contents of the selected power state are displayed as shown in FIG. Transition to a waiting state (t2). Further, when a predetermined time (10000 ms) elapses in a state where the effect mode selection screen is displayed and the player does not operate the push button 25 (t13), the state shifts to a normal customer waiting state (t2).

  When the player selects the jackpot history information display function on the function selection screen, the screen shifts to the jackpot history screen (from t13 to t15). When the player operates the push button 25 with the jackpot history screen displayed (t14), the player shifts to a normal customer waiting state (t2). Further, when a predetermined time (10000 ms) elapses in a state where the big hit history screen is displayed and the player does not operate the push button 25 (t15), the state shifts to a normal customer waiting state (t2).

  When the player selects the display function of reach history information on the function selection screen, the display shifts to the reach history screen (from t15 to t17). When the player operates the push button 25 with the reach history screen displayed (t16), the player shifts to a normal customer waiting state (t2). Further, when a predetermined time (10000 ms) elapses in a state where the reach history screen is displayed and the player does not operate the push button 25 (t17), the state shifts to a normal customer waiting state (t2).

  FIG. 10 shows the transition of display contents at power-on when the RAM is initialized. When the power is turned on (t0), a power-on command is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300, and a RAM initialization notification is displayed for a predetermined display time (10000 ms) (from t0 to t2). When the display time of this RAM initialization notification ends (t2), the normal customer waiting state is entered (from t2 to t4), and thereafter, the display contents transition in the same manner as in FIG. Further, in the case of a power failure recovery in which the RAM is not initialized, the normal customer waiting state is started, and thereafter, the display contents transition as in FIG. It should be noted that the production mode selection screen can be displayed only when the power is turned on or when the power failure is restored, so that only the store clerk of the amusement store can set the power state.

  Next, the provision of a privilege by performing a gaming machine in a power saving state will be described. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a power saving point is awarded every time a game is executed for a predetermined time in a power saving state, and a bonus is given to a player when the acquired power saving points reaches a predetermined number. . As shown in FIG. 11A, in the power saving state, a point display area 41a that displays the amount of power saving points obtained by playing a game on the display device 41 is displayed. At the start of the power saving state, the power saving point is 0 point, the game proceeds as shown in FIGS. 11B and 11C, and the game in the power saving state as shown in FIG. When it is performed for a predetermined time, power saving points are given and displayed in the point display area 41a. The acquired power saving points are also displayed on a point display unit 81 provided on the upper part of the glass frame 15.

  Then, when the power saving points are accumulated as shown in FIG. 12 (a) and the number of power saving points reaches the number necessary for acquiring the privilege as shown in FIG. 12 (b), as shown in FIG. 12 (c). It is notified that the necessary number of power saving points have been accumulated. After that, as shown in FIG. 12D, a QR code 41b is displayed as a privilege. By reading this QR code with a mobile terminal or the like, a premier image can be acquired or goods can be acquired. It has become. Moreover, as shown in FIG.12 (e), you may make it display the character 41c which alert | reports the information regarding a game as a privilege. Information relating to the game includes information on whether the special figure variation display game being executed has a special result or a specific reach, and notification of a prefetch result of the start memory. Moreover, you may enable it to select the information regarding the game which a player wants to know.

  Thus, since a predetermined privilege can be given to the player based on the establishment of the predetermined condition in the power saving state, the amount of power consumption can be reduced and the interest in environmental problems can be increased. Moreover, it becomes an unprecedented privilege provision form, the interest of a game improves, and it can give a new game property.

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

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

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

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply device 400 is turned on (step S9). If it is determined 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 (step S10). (Step S11; Yes), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data (Step S12). Next, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S13; Yes), the checksum of the predetermined area in the RWM is calculated (step S14), and the calculated checksum and the checksum at the time of power interruption are calculated. Compare (step S15) and determine whether they match (step S16). And when it corresponds (step S16; Yes), it transfers to step S17 of FIG. 14, and performs the process at the time of recovering normally from a power failure.

  When the initialization switch is determined to be on (step S9; Yes), or when it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S11; No or step S13; No), the checksum Is determined to be not normal (step S16; No), the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG. 14 to perform initialization processing.

  In step S17 of FIG. 14, 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 that the probability is not high (step S20; No), steps S21 and S22 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S23.

  If it is determined in step S20 that the probability is high (step S20; Yes), the ON information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S21), and the high probability notification LED (for example, provided in the batch display device 50) The ON (lighted) data of the error indicator is saved in the segment area (step S22). And the process (step S23) which transmits the command at the time of the power recovery corresponding to the process number prepared in order to rationally perform the below-mentioned special figure game process is performed (step S23), and it progresses to step 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). And the time value of the period which outputs the external information regarding RWM clear is set (step S27), the command at the time of power-on is transmitted to the effect control apparatus 300 (step S28), and it progresses to step S29. In step S29, a process of starting a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed.

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

  After the CTC activation process in step S29, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S30). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Then, the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on are changed to various initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit symbol random number 2) Then, 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 S31), the interruption is permitted (step S32). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on, and this value is used as an initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step S33) 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 S33, the number of times of checking by reading the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 via the port and the data bus is set (step S34), and the power failure monitoring signal is ON. It is determined whether or not there is (step S35). If the power failure monitoring signal is not ON (step S35; No), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step S33). 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 S33) (step S32), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed with priority, and the timer interrupt 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 S33 includes a method of performing an initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid execution of value random number update processing, when performing initial value random number update processing in the main processing, it is necessary to disable interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

  If the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35; Yes), it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is in the ON state for the number of checks set in step S34 (step S36). And when the ON state of the power failure monitoring signal is not continued for the number of checks (step S36; No), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35; Yes). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is ON for the number of checks (step S36; Yes), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S37), all A process of outputting OFF data to the output port (step S38) is performed.

  Thereafter, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 1 (step S39), and the power failure recovery inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 2 (step S40). Further, after performing the process of calculating the checksum when the RWM is turned off (step S41) and the process of saving the checksum (step S42), the process of prohibiting access to the RWM (step S43) is performed. Wait until the gaming machine is powered off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure recovery inspection area and the checksum at the time of power shutdown is calculated, so that whether or not the information stored in the RWM before the power shutdown is correctly backed up can be checked. This can be determined when the power is turned on again.

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

  When the timer interrupt process is started, a register saving process (step S51) is performed in which a value held in a predetermined register is first transferred to the RWM. In the Z80 microcomputer used as the gaming microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register. Next, an input process (step S52) for taking in inputs from various sensors (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, usual gate switch 34a, count switch 38a, etc.), that is, reading the state of each input port. )I do. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S53) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL38b, general electric power SOL37c) and the like is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step A8, when the game process number is “1”, a special figure changing process (step for setting a special figure stop display time, setting information necessary for performing the special figure display process, etc.) A10) is performed. In step A8, if the game processing number is “2”, if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, fanfare command setting according to the type of the big hit or a big winning opening opening pattern for each big hit A special chart display process (step A11) is performed for setting the fanfare time according to the setting, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process, and the like.

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

  If the game process number is “5” in step A8, if the big hit round is the final round, the process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the big prize opening and the big hit end process are performed. The prize winning opening remaining ball process (step A14) for setting information necessary for the game is performed. If the game process number is “6” in step A8, a big hit end process (step A15) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure routine process (step A9) is performed. In this jackpot end process, whether or not to enter a probable change state and a time-short state as the game state after the end of the special game state is set based on the type of special result. That is, the game control device 100 serves as game state setting means for setting the game state after the end of the special game state according to the type of special result that triggered the occurrence of the special game state.

  Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step A16), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A17) which concerns on the special figure 1 indicator 51 is performed. And after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A18), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A19) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; No), the process proceeds to step A16, and the subsequent processes are performed.

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

  Next, it is checked whether or not the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variation winning device 37) is in operation, that is, whether or not the ordinary variation winning device 37 is activated and the game ball can be won. If it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is operating (step A113; Yes), the process proceeds to step A116, and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A113 that the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (step A113; No), it is checked whether the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variation winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the fraud occurrence determination number (step A114), processing for determining whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud occurrence determination (step A115). The normal variation winning device 37 cannot win a game ball in the closed state, and can win a game ball only in the open state. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, it is a case where some abnormality or fraud 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), a table for setting information on hold by the second starting port (ordinary variable winning device 37) is prepared (step A116). ), Special chart start port common processing (step A117) is performed, and start port switch monitoring processing is terminated. If it is determined in step A115 that the number of 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 start port switch common process (steps A112 and A117) in the start port switch monitoring process described above will be described. The special figure start port switch common process is a process performed in common for each input when there is an input from the start port 1 switch 36a or the start port 2 switch 37a.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the big hit symbol random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step A220), and saved in the big hit symbol random number saving area of the RWM (step A221). Further, the corresponding variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are extracted and saved in the RWM random number save area (steps A222, A223, A224). Then, a special figure hold information determination process (step A225) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated. Here, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of game balls to the start winning area of the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37, and becomes the right to execute the variable display game. A start winning storage means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a start memory is provided. In addition, the start winning storage means (game control device 100) stores various random numbers extracted based on the winning of the game balls to the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36) with a predetermined number as an upper limit. And various random number values extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) are stored as the second starting storage up to a predetermined number.

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

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A225) in the above-described start port switch common process will be described. The special figure hold information determination process is a look-ahead process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

  As shown in FIG. 19, first, it is checked whether or not the conditions for executing the pre-reading effect are satisfied (step A231). If not satisfied (step A232; No), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. . Moreover, when satisfy | filling (step A232; Yes), the process regarding the following prefetch effect is performed.

  Here, the case where the condition for executing the pre-reading effect is satisfied is a case where the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common process is the input of the start port 2 switch 37a. In addition, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special figure start port switch common processing is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a, the open extension function of the normal variable winning device 37 is not in operation, that is, the time is shortened. This is a case where it is not in a state, and a case where it is not in a big hit (special game state).

  In the process related to the prefetch effect performed when the conditions for executing the prefetch effect are satisfied (step A232; Yes), first, whether or not the big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value or not is a big hit. A big hit determination process (step A233) is performed to determine. If the determination result is a big hit (step A234; Yes), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target start switch is set (step A235), the big hit symbol random number is checked, and the corresponding winning information pointer The process (step A236) which acquires is performed. Thereafter, processing for setting the address table of the jackpot information table (step A237) is performed, processing for acquiring and setting the jackpot information table corresponding to the winning information pointer (step A238), and symbol information from the set information table. The process (step A240) which acquires is performed. On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit (step A234; No), a loss information table is set (step A239), and a process of acquiring symbol information from the set information table (step A240) is performed.

  After performing the process of acquiring symbol information from the set information table (step A240), the acquired symbol information is saved in the symbol information (work) area (step A241). Then, a start opening prize effect symbol command is acquired from the set information table (step A242), and the start opening prize effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area of the RWM (step A243).

  Next, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, after preparing the start port winning flag of the start port switch to be monitored (step A244), the target start port winning effect command setting table is prepared ( Step A245). And the special figure information setting process (step A246) which sets the special figure information set regarding the start port of the said monitoring object is performed. Subsequently, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A247) for setting the latter half variation pattern among the variation modes in the special figure variation display game, the variation pattern setting process (step A247) for setting the variation aspect of the special figure variation display game ( Step A248) is performed. Each of the special figure information setting process in step A246, the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process in step A247, and the fluctuation pattern setting process in step A248 is the same as the process executed at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure normal process. It is.

  Then, the start opening prize effect command (MODE) corresponding to the first half variation number of the set variation pattern is calculated and prepared (step A249), and the latter half variation number value is prepared as the start opening prize effect command (ACTION). (Step A250), command setting processing (Step A251) is performed. Subsequently, the start opening winning effect command command is loaded and prepared from the winning effect symbol command area (step A252), the command setting process (step A253) is performed, and the special figure holding information determination process is terminated. That is, the start opening prize command command is prepared in steps A249 and A250, and the start opening prize drawing command command is prepared in step A252, so that the determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information corresponding to the start memory is obtained. , It is possible to notify the effect control device 300 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory, in particular by changing the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41, etc. The result related information can be notified to the player before the start timing of the special figure variation display game.

  That is, the game control device 100 determines the random number stored as the start memory in the start winning storage means (game control device 100) before the execution of the variable display game based on the start memory (for example, whether or not a special result is obtained). It is a pre-determination means. 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.

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

  Subsequently, a customer waiting demonstration command is prepared (step A308), and command setting processing (step A309) is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A305 that the customer waiting demo has already started (step A306; Yes), the customer waiting demo flag is already set during the customer waiting demo (step A307), and the customer waiting demo command is also prepared ( Since step A308) and command setting processing (step A309) are also executed, the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A310) is performed without performing these processes, and the special figure normal process is terminated. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A310), a process for setting a process number “0” related to the special figure normal process, a flag (big prize fraud monitoring information) defining a special prize mouth fraud monitoring period, etc. Do.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A302 that the second special figure hold number is not 0 (step A302; No), a special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) is performed, and a special figure fluctuation in-process transition setting process (special figure) is performed. 2) Perform (Step A312). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311), it is determined whether or not the second special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, and a stop symbol and a fluctuation pattern are set. The information set here includes 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 stop symbol pattern (stop result mode) information related to the decoration special diagram variation display game, and display. It is transmitted later to the effect control device 300 as a decoration special figure 2 hold number command (decoration special figure hold number command) related to the decoration special figure start memory display displayed on the device 41.

  Further, in the special figure changing process transition setting process (special figure 2) (step A312), the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process, the information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, and the second special figure being changed. Control signal for 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, a blinking period of the special figure 2 display 52) The initial value of the timer, etc.) is set, and the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step A304 that the number of first special figure hold is not 0 (step A304; No), a special figure 1 change start process (step A313) is performed, and a special figure change process transition setting process (special figure) is performed. 1) Perform (Step A314). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A313), as in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311), it is determined whether or not the first special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, a stop symbol, and a fluctuation pattern. Set up. The information set here includes a variation pattern command including information related to a variation pattern of the special-figure variation display game, a special-decoration diagram command corresponding to stop symbol pattern (stop result mode) information relating to the special-figure variation display game, and display. The decoration special figure 1 hold number command (decoration special figure hold number command) related to the decoration special figure start memory display displayed on the device 41 is transmitted to the effect control apparatus 300 later.

  Further, in the special figure changing process transition setting process (special figure 1) (step A314), the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process, the information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, and the changing of the first special figure. Control signal of the first special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 (for example, a flag relating to the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51, a blinking period of the special figure 1 display 51) The initial value of the timer, etc.) is set, and the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  In this way, the second special figure hold number in step A301 and step A302 is checked before the first special figure hold number check in step A303 and step A304, so that the second special figure hold number is zero. If not, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) will be executed. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, when the game control device 100 has the second start memory in the second start memory means (game control device 100), the variable display game based on the second start memory is displayed as the variable display based on the first start memory. Priority control means for executing with priority over the game.

  In addition, the game control device 100 serves as a determination unit that determines a random number stored in the start winning storage unit (game control device 100) at the start of the variable display game based on the start storage. Further, the game control device 100 executes the first variation display game as the variation display game based on the detection of the game ball at the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36), and the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning). Based on the detection of the game ball by the device 37), a variation display game executing means for executing the second variation display game as the variation display game is provided. In addition, the game control device 100 serves as a variable display game execution control unit that controls the execution of the variable display game based on the determination result by the determination unit (game control device 100).

  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.

[1st main processing]
The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 performs the 1st main process shown in FIG. In this 1st main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the time of starting the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step B11), the RAM is cleared to 0 (step B12), and a CPU initialization process (step B13) for initializing the CPU is performed. Next, an initial value of the RAM is set (step B14), random number initialization processing (step B15) for initializing random numbers is performed, timers for various interrupts are started (step B16), and interrupts are permitted (step B16). B17).

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step B18), and PB input processing for creating input information from the input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the push button (PB) 25 (step B19). And SB input processing (step B20) for creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the select button (SB) 29 is performed. Thereafter, a game control command analysis process (step B21) is performed. In this game control command analysis process (step B21), it is determined whether or not a command related to a game transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 has been correctly received. Processing to classify commands for processing.

  Next, a test mode process (step B22) that 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 by the test mode process (step B22), the subsequent game-related processes are 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., control is performed in a process for controlling these. Note that the test mode ends when the gaming machine is powered off.

  And the 1st scene control process (step B23) regarding control of the effect of a game is performed. Details of the first scene control process (step B23) will be described later. Next, a game mode management process (step B24) for setting a power state or the like is performed, and a bonus grant management process (step B25) for performing a process for granting a bonus that can be acquired when the game is continued in the power saving state. I do. Further, based on an error notification command transmitted from the gaming control device 100 when an error occurs in the gaming machine, a gaming machine error monitoring process (step B26) for performing a corresponding notification is performed. In addition, the display on the display device 41 for performing the corresponding notification, the sound output from the speaker, the light emission of the LED of the decoration device, the operation of the effect device, and the like are controlled in a process for controlling these.

  Thereafter, an effect command editing process (step B27) for editing a command to be output to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 is performed, and a sound control process for performing control relating to the sound output from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b). (Step B28) is performed. Next, a decoration control process for controlling the LEDs of the panel decoration device 42 and the frame decoration device 18 (step B29), a motor / SOL control process for controlling the motors and solenoids of the panel effect device 44 and the frame effect device 45 (step) B30). And the random number update process (step B31) which updates the random number which determines the detail of the fluctuation | variation aspect of a decoration special figure fluctuation display game is performed, and it returns to the process (step B18) which clears WDT.

[1st scene control processing]
FIG. 22 shows the 1st scene control process (step B23) in the 1st main process shown in FIG. In this 1st scene control process, first, it is determined whether or not the test mode is in effect (step B61). If the test mode is in effect (step B61; Yes), the 1st scene control process is terminated. When the test mode is not being executed (step B61; No), it is determined whether a scene change command has been received (step B62).

  The scene change commands are various commands relating to games transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300. If this scene change command is received (step B62; Yes), the game state to be updated (current game state) is acquired (step B63), and it is determined whether the command is a valid command (step B64). In determining whether the command is valid (step B64), it is determined whether the received scene change command is valid for the acquired current game state. If the command is valid (step B64; Yes), the received command is saved (step B65), an effect request flag is set (step B66), and a branch process based on the command identifier of the received command (step B67). )I do.

  On the other hand, when the scene change command has not been received (step B62; No) or when it is not a valid command (step B64; No), branch processing (step B67) based on the command identifier of the received command 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 B67), a process to be executed based on the received command is selected. When a power-on command is received, a power-on process (step B68) is performed to perform a process necessary when the power is turned on. Further, when a power failure recovery command is received, a power failure recovery (other than waiting for customers) process (step B69) for performing processing necessary at the time of power failure recovery is performed. When a customer waiting demo command is received, a customer waiting process (step B70) for performing processing related to display of the customer waiting demo is performed.

  In addition, when a variation pattern command is received, a variation processing (step B71) for performing processing related to the execution of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed. In the process during change (step B71), information necessary for playing the decoration special figure change display game is set. In the setting of information necessary for playing this decoration special figure variation display game, for example, information included in the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control device 100 (whether it is a big hit, mode information, variation pattern information, etc.) Based on this, production (variation pattern, variation time, etc.) is set. Further, when the variation time of the special figure variation display game is ended, the variation display of the identification information in the decoration special figure variation display game is stopped, the stop display time is set, and the like.

  When a fanfare command is received, fanfare processing (step B72), which is processing related to the start of the special game state, is performed. In addition, when the large entry / release n-th command is received, an in-round process (step B73), which is a process related to a round game, is performed. When an interval command is received, an interval process (step B74) that is a process related to an interval between rounds is performed. When an ending command is received, an ending process (step B75), which is a process related to the end of the special gaming state, is performed.

  After performing each of the above-described processes selected by the branch process based on the command identifier (step B67), a process based on a command that is not immediately reflected in the video is performed. As this process, first, a symbol command reception process (step B76) for performing a process based on a decoration special symbol command including information related to a stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game is performed, and a pending number command including information regarding increase / decrease of the start memory ( A hold number command reception process (step B77) for performing processing based on the special figure 1 hold number command and the special figure 2 hold number command is performed.

  Further, a prefetch command (start opening prize effect command, winning effect symbol command) including a result of a prefetching process for determining the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory in advance before the execution of the special figure variation display game is used. A prefetch command reception process (step B78) for performing a process based on the above is performed. Thereafter, a probability information command reception process (step B79) is performed for performing a process based on a probability information command including information on the probability state.

[Power-on processing]
FIG. 23 shows the power-on process (step B68) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this power-on process, first, it is determined whether there is an effect request flag (step B81). 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 this effect request flag is not present (step B81; No), the power-on process is terminated. If there is an effect request flag (step B81; Yes), RAM initialization processing is set (step B82), and 0 is set as the customer waiting screen processing number (step B83). Then, a customer waiting demo timer (RAM initialization 10000 ms) is set (step B84), and an initial value is set in each storage area (step B85). Thereafter, the PB (push button) operation invalid flag is set (step B86), the effect request flag is cleared (step B87), and the power-on process is terminated. As a result, the RAM initialization notification is displayed on the display device 41 for a predetermined display time (10000 ms).

[Waiting for customers]
FIG. 24 shows the customer waiting process (step B69) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this customer waiting process, first, it is determined whether there is an effect request flag (step B91). If there is this effect request flag (step B91; Yes), it is checked whether the power is restored (waiting for the customer), that is, whether the power is restored after the power is cut off in the customer waiting state (step B92). ).

  When the power failure is restored (waiting for customers) (step B93; Yes), the power-on flag is cleared (step B95), and 1 is set as the customer waiting screen processing number (step B96). Further, when the power failure is not restored (waiting for customers) (step B93; No), that is, when the special figure variation display game is finished without starting memory, a movable body request is set (step B94) and waiting for customers. 1 is set as the screen processing number (step B96).

  Thereafter, the customer waiting demo timer (customer waiting 120,000 ms) is set (step B97), the PB operation invalid flag is set (step B98), the effect request flag is cleared (step B99), and the customer waiting process is terminated. As a result, when the power is restored after the power is cut off in the customer waiting state, or when the special figure variation display game is finished without the start-up memory, the normal customer waiting state is entered. On the other hand, when there is no production request flag (step B91; No), a customer waiting screen setting process (step B100) is performed, and the customer waiting process is terminated.

[Customer waiting screen setting process]
FIG. 25 shows the customer waiting screen setting process (step B100) in the customer waiting process shown in FIG. In this customer waiting screen setting process, the customer waiting screen process number is referred to (step B111), branch processing by the customer waiting screen process number (step B112) is performed, and each process selected by the branch processing is performed to perform the customer waiting process. Exit.

  When the customer waiting screen process number is 0, a RAM initialization notification process (step B113) is performed for performing processing related to the RAM initialization notification for notifying that the RAM has been initialized. In this process, for example, a time for displaying the RAM initialization notification (10000 ms) is managed, and when this time has elapsed, a process of setting 1 as a customer waiting screen process number is performed.

  If the customer waiting screen processing number is 1, normal customer waiting processing for managing the period of normal customer waiting is performed (step B114). If the customer waiting screen processing number is 2, the customer waiting movie is processed. A waiting-for-customer movie process is performed to manage the period for displaying (step B115). If the customer waiting screen processing number is 3, function selection screen processing for managing the display period of the function selection screen is performed (step B116). If the customer waiting screen processing number is 4, the effect mode selection screen is displayed. The effect mode selection screen process for managing the display period of the (power state selection screen) is performed (step B117). Further, when the customer waiting screen processing number is 5, the big hit history screen processing for managing the display period of the big hit history screen is performed (step B118), and when the customer waiting screen processing number is 6, the reach history screen Reach history screen processing for managing the display period is performed (step B119).

[Normal customer waiting process]
FIG. 26 shows the normal customer waiting process (step B114) in the customer waiting screen setting process shown in FIG. In this normal customer waiting process, first, it is checked whether the customer waiting demo timer is up (step B121). If the time is not up (step B122; No), the normal customer waiting process is terminated. When the time is up (step B122; Yes), a movable body request is set (step B123), and update request data (customer waiting movie) is set (step B124).

  Then, 2 is set as the customer waiting screen processing number (step B125), the time value of the customer waiting movie is set in the customer waiting demo timer (step B126), and the customer waiting movie is set (step B127). Thereafter, normal is set as the effect control information (step B128), the power state is set to the normal mode, the point information regarding the acquired power saving points is cleared (step B129), and the normal customer waiting process is terminated. As a result, the customer waiting movie is displayed upon completion of the normal customer waiting state. At this time, the power state is set to the normal mode, and the acquired power saving point is cleared.

[Waiting movie processing]
FIG. 27 shows the customer waiting movie process (step B115) in the customer waiting screen setting process shown in FIG. In this customer waiting movie process, first, it is checked whether the customer waiting demo timer has timed up (step B131). If the time has not expired (step B132; No), the customer waiting movie process is terminated. If the time is up (step B132; Yes), a movable body request is set (step B133), and update request data (waiting for customers) is set (step B134).

  Then, 1 is set as the customer waiting screen processing number (step B135), the customer waiting time is set in the customer waiting demo timer (120,000 ms) (step B136), and the customer waiting movie processing is terminated. Thus, the normal customer waiting state is entered upon completion of the state of displaying the customer waiting movie.

[Function selection screen processing]
FIG. 28 shows function selection screen processing (step B116) in the customer waiting screen setting processing shown in FIG. In this function selection screen process, first, it is checked whether the customer waiting demo timer is up (step B141). If the time is not up (step B142; No), the function selection screen process is terminated. When the time is up (step B142; Yes), a movable body request is set (step B143), and update request data (waiting for customers) is set (step B144).

  Then, 1 is set as the customer waiting screen processing number (step B145), the customer waiting time (120,000 ms) is set in the customer waiting demo timer (step B146), and the customer waiting background is set (step B147). The selection screen process is terminated. Thus, when a predetermined time (10000 ms) elapses without the player operating the push button 25 in a state where the function selection screen is displayed, the normal customer waiting state is entered.

[Direction mode selection screen processing]
FIG. 29 shows the effect mode selection screen process (step B117) in the customer waiting screen setting process shown in FIG. In this effect mode selection screen process, first, it is checked whether the customer waiting demo timer is timed up (step B151). If the time is not up (step B152; No), the effect mode selection screen process is terminated. If the time is up (step B152; Yes), a movable body request is set (step B153), and update request data (waiting for customers) is set (step B154).

  Then, 1 is set as the customer waiting screen processing number (step B155), the customer waiting time (120,000 ms) is set in the customer waiting demo timer (step B156), and the customer waiting background is set (step B157). The mode selection screen process is terminated. As a result, when a predetermined time (10000 ms) elapses without the player operating the push button 25 in a state in which the effect mode selection screen (power state selection screen) is displayed, the normal customer waiting state is entered.

[Big hit history screen processing]
FIG. 30 shows the big hit history screen process (step B118) in the customer waiting screen setting process shown in FIG. In this jackpot history screen process, first, it is checked whether the customer waiting demo timer has timed up (step B161). If the time has not expired (step B162; No), the jackpot history screen process is terminated. If the time is up (step B162; Yes), a movable body request is set (step B163), and update request data (waiting for customers) is set (step B164).

  Then, 1 is set as the customer waiting screen process number (step B165), the customer waiting time (120,000 ms) is set in the customer waiting demo timer (step B166), the customer waiting background is set (step B167), and the big hit The history screen process is terminated. Accordingly, when a predetermined time (10000 ms) elapses without the player operating the push button 25 in a state where the big hit history screen is displayed, the normal customer waiting state is entered.

[Reach history screen processing]
FIG. 31 shows reach history screen processing (step B119) in the customer waiting screen setting processing shown in FIG. In this reach history screen process, first, it is checked whether the customer waiting demo timer is up (step B171). If the time is not up (step B172; No), the reach history screen process is terminated. When the time is up (step B172; Yes), a movable body request is set (step B173), and update request data (waiting for customers) is set (step B174).

  Then, 1 is set as the customer waiting screen processing number (step B175), the customer waiting time (120,000 ms) is set in the customer waiting demo timer (step B176), and the customer waiting background is set (step B177). The history screen process is terminated. Thus, when a predetermined time (10000 ms) elapses without the player operating the push button 25 in a state where the reach history screen is displayed, the normal customer waiting state is entered.

[PB input processing]
FIG. 32 shows the PB input process (step B19) in the first main process shown in FIG. In this PB input process, first, it is checked whether it is a PB operation effective period (step B181). If it is not a PB operation effective period (step B182; No), the PB input process is terminated. If it is the PB operation valid period (step B182; Yes), it is checked whether there is a PB operation input (step B183).

  And when there is no PB operation input (step B184; No), a PB input process is complete | finished. If there is a PB operation input (step B184; Yes), it is checked whether the customer is waiting based on the command identifier (step B185). When waiting for a customer (step B186; Yes), a customer waiting time setting process (step B187) is performed, and the PB input process is terminated. If the customer is not waiting (step B186; No), a PB effect setting process (step B188) based on the corresponding state is performed, and the PB input process is terminated. That is, the production control device 300 serves as an operation receiving unit that receives an operation from the player.

[Customer waiting setting process]
FIG. 33 shows a customer waiting time setting process (step B187) in the PB input process shown in FIG. In this customer waiting time setting process, first, a customer waiting screen process number is checked (step B191), and it is determined whether a history screen is being displayed (step B192).

  When the history screen is being displayed (step B192; Yes), that is, when the customer waiting screen processing number is 5 or 6 and the jackpot history screen or reach history screen is being displayed, 1 is set as the customer waiting screen processing number. It is set (step B199), and the customer waiting time (120,000 ms) is set in the customer waiting demo timer (step B200). Then, a customer waiting background is set (step B201), PB invalid setting processing is performed (step B205), a select button valid flag is set (step B206), and the customer waiting setting processing is ended. Thereby, when the player operates the push button 25 during the display of the big hit history screen or the reach history screen, the normal customer waiting state is entered.

  As shown in FIG. 34, in the PB invalid setting process, a PB operation invalid flag is set (step B211), and a PB operation invalid timer (500 ms) is set (step B212). If the PB operation invalid timer has expired (step B213; Yes), the PB operation invalid flag is cleared (step B214), and the PB invalid setting process ends. As a result, the input again for a certain period from the operation of the push button 25 is invalidated, and the processing load when the push button 25 is repeatedly hit is reduced.

  Returning to FIG. 33, if the history screen is not being displayed (step B192; No), that is, if the customer waiting screen processing number is other than 5 or 6, it is determined whether the selection screen is being displayed (step B193). The selection screen is a function selection screen from which a function can be selected or an effect mode selection screen from which a power state can be selected.

  When this selection screen is not being displayed (step B193; No), that is, when the customer waiting screen processing number is 2 and the customer waiting movie is being displayed, a function selection screen display setting process is performed (step B202). 3 is set as the customer waiting screen processing number (step B203). Then, the specified value (10000 ms) of the function selection screen is set in the customer waiting demo timer (step B204), PB invalid setting processing is performed (step B205), the select button valid flag is set (step B206), and the customer waiting The setting process ends. As a result, when the player operates the push button 25 while the customer waiting movie is being displayed, the function selection screen is displayed. When the operation of the push button 25 is validated even in the normal customer waiting state, the normal customer waiting state is included when the selection screen is not being displayed (step B193; No).

  When the selection screen is being displayed (step B193; Yes), that is, when the customer waiting screen processing number is 3 or 4, and the function selection screen or the production mode selection screen is being displayed, the function selection screen is displayed. It is determined whether it is being displayed (step B194).

  When the function selection screen is being displayed (step B194; Yes), that is, when the customer waiting screen processing number is 3, screen display setting processing corresponding to the selected item is performed (step B195), and the selection is made. The customer waiting screen processing number corresponding to the item thus set is set (step B196). Further, a display specified value corresponding to the item selected in the customer waiting demo timer is set (step B197), PB invalid setting processing is performed (step B205), a select button valid flag is set (step B206), The customer waiting setting process ends. Thus, when the player operates the push button 25 on the function selection screen, a display corresponding to the selected item is displayed.

  On the other hand, when the function selection screen is not being displayed (step B194; Yes), that is, when the customer waiting screen processing number is 4 and the effect mode selection screen is being displayed, a mode selection setting process for setting the power state ( Step B198) is performed, 1 is set as the customer waiting screen processing number (step B199), and the customer waiting time (120,000 ms) is set in the customer waiting demo timer (step B200). Then, a customer waiting background is set (step B201), PB invalid setting processing is performed (step B205), a select button valid flag is set (step B206), and the customer waiting setting processing is ended. Thus, when the player operates the push button 25 on the effect mode selection screen, the selected power state is set and the normal customer waiting state is set.

[Mode selection setting process]
FIG. 35 shows a mode selection setting process (step B198) in the waiting time setting process shown in FIG. In this mode selection setting process, first, information on the selected mode (power state) is acquired, and it is determined whether the mode is the eco mode (step B222). The eco mode is a power saving state and includes an automatic eco mode and a forced eco mode.

  When the selected mode is not the eco mode (step B222; No), that is, when the normal mode that is the normal power state is selected, the mode selection setting process ends. At the start of the customer waiting movie, the normal mode is set as the power state. In this case, the normal mode remains set.

  If the selected mode is the eco mode (step B222; Yes), it is determined whether the selected mode is the forced eco mode (step B223). If the selected mode is not the forced eco mode (step B223; No), that is, if it is the automatic eco mode, the production control information (default) corresponding to the auto eco mode is set (step B224). The default effect control information is the first stage in the automatic eco mode.

  Thereafter, the automatic eco mode execution flag is set (step B225), and the game amount measurement start information in the automatic eco mode is set for granting a privilege (step B226). Further, an automatic eco mode screen display setting process (step B227) is performed, an initial value is set in an effect control information conversion counter that manages changes in the stage of the automatic eco mode (step B228), and the mode selection setting process is terminated. . As a result, the automatic eco mode (first stage) is set as the power state. As will be described later, the value of the effect control information conversion counter is subtracted every time the special figure variation display game is executed, and the next value is entered when the value of the counter reaches a predetermined value. For example, 200 is set as the initial value of the effect control information conversion counter, and the stage advances when the counter value becomes 100 or 0.

  On the other hand, when the selected mode is the forced eco mode (step B223; Yes), the production control information corresponding to the forced eco mode is set (step B229). Thereafter, a forced eco mode execution flag is set (step B230), and game amount measurement start information in the forced eco mode is set for granting a privilege (step B231). Further, a forced eco mode screen display setting process (step B232) is performed, and the mode selection setting process is terminated. As a result, the forced eco mode is set as the power state.

  Through the above processing, the selected power state is set, and the game is played in the set power state. That is, the production control device 300 is configured so that the power state during the game is a normal power state in which the power consumption amount of the electrical device is not reduced, and power saving in which the power consumption amount of the electrical device is reduced more than the normal power state. And power control means for performing control in any one of the power states. In addition, the production control device 300 serves as a selection unit that can select either the normal power state or the power saving state.

[SB input processing]
FIG. 36 shows the SB input process (step B20) in the first main process shown in FIG. In this SB input process, first, it is checked whether the SB operation is valid (step B241). If it is not a valid period (step B242; No), the SB input process is terminated. If it is a valid period (step B242; Yes), it is checked whether there is an SB operation input (step B243).

  If there is no SB operation input (step B244; No), the SB input process is terminated. If there is an SB operation input (step B244; Yes), it is checked whether the customer is waiting based on the command identifier (step B245). If the customer is not waiting (step B246; No), an SB effect setting process based on the corresponding state is performed (step B250), and the SB input process is terminated.

  When waiting for a customer (step B246; Yes), it is checked whether the selection screen (function selection screen or effect mode selection screen) is being displayed (step B247). If the selection screen is not being displayed (step B247). No) terminates the SB input process. If the selection screen is being displayed (step B247; Yes), the selection display is moved (step B249), and the SB input process is terminated. As a result, an item can be selected by operating the select button 29 on the selection screen.

[Fluctuation processing]
FIG. 37 shows the changing process (step B71) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this changing process, it is first determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B261). If there is an effect request flag (step B261; Yes), the push button (PB) 25 and the select button (SB). The PB and SB information, which is information related to 29 inputs, is cleared (step B262), and the movable body request set process (step B263) is performed. Next, a variation pattern information setting process (step B264) for setting an execution mode of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed (step B264). A variation number management process (step B265) for management is performed.

  Thereafter, random number seed initialization processing (step B266) is performed, and a scene sequence table corresponding to the set variation pattern is set (step B267). 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. Then, a variation time setting process (step B268) for setting the variation time of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed, the effect request flag is cleared (step B269), and the variation process is ended.

  On the other hand, when there is no production request flag (step B261; No), it is determined whether the value of the update timer is 0 (step B270). In this case, the update timer measures the execution time of the scene managed according to the scene sequence table, and the value of this update timer being 0 indicates that the scene being executed has ended. If the value of this update timer is not 0 (step B270; No), the changing process is terminated. If the value of this update timer is 0 (step B270; Yes), the next scene data setting process (step B271) is performed. As a result, a new scene is started and a predetermined value corresponding to the scene is set in the update timer.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not it is the final scene (step B272). If it is not the final scene (step B272; No), the changing process is terminated. If it is the final scene (step B272; Yes), the end of the change display game is set (step B273), and the process during change ends.

[Variation pattern information setting process]
FIG. 38 shows the change pattern information setting process (step B264) in the changing process shown in FIG. In this variation pattern information setting process, first, stop symbol information of the special-figure variation display game is acquired (step B281), and the hold information that is information relating to the start memory is saved (step B282). Next, the game state (probability state, operation state of the normal variation winning device 37, etc.) is acquired (step B283), and the effect information stored in the start storage area is acquired (step B284). The effect information is information that is set for a target start memory when executing a prefetch effect that is a continuous effect (continuous notice effect) based on the prefetch information.

  Thereafter, a stop symbol is set (step B285), and a variation pattern corresponding to the command is determined based on the gaming state and the effect information (step B286). Next, movable body information corresponding to the fluctuation pattern information is set (step B287), and other advance notice information corresponding to the fluctuation pattern information is set (step B288). Then, the effect control information setting process (step B289) is performed, and the variation pattern information setting process is ended.

[Production control information setting process]
FIG. 39 shows the effect control information setting process (step B289) in the variation pattern information setting process shown in FIG. In this effect control information setting process, first, the set movable body information is acquired (step B291), and the set other advance notice information is acquired (step B292). Then, it is determined whether the set movable body (movable accessory 46) can be operated or notified in the current power state (step B293).

Since the operable range of the movable accessory 46 and the light emission intensity of the LED are limited by the power state, there is a possibility that the operation of the movable accessory 46 set based on the fluctuation pattern and the LED emission mode in the advance notice cannot be executed. There is. For this reason, it is determined whether or not the set operation of the movable body or the advance notice can be executed (step B293). If it can be executed (step B293; Yes), the effect control information setting process is terminated and the change is made. The operation of the movable accessory 46 set based on the pattern and the light emission mode of the LED in the notice are executed as they are .

  Further, when it is not executable (step B293; No), for example, when the set operation range of the movable accessory 46 exceeds the range that can be operated in the current power state, the provided effect information based on the various effect information Is set (step B294), and the effect control information setting process is terminated. In this case, since the movable accessory 46 and the LED perform an effect in a range that can be executed in the current power state, the effect set based on the variation pattern cannot be completely performed. For this reason, this is complemented by setting provision effect information. Note that it may be determined whether or not to provide the provided effect information according to the importance level and the occurrence frequency of the effect set based on the variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (a), for example, as shown in FIG. 40A, the provision effect information is set so that the display device 41 displays a QR code 41d that enables access to the effect image set based on the variation pattern. It becomes possible to view the video by reading with etc. Further, as shown in FIG. 40B, the display 41e corresponding to the operation position of the movable accessory 46 set based on the variation pattern is displayed on the display device 41, thereby expressing the operation of the movable accessory 46. You may do it.

  Further, the movable accessory is composed of a plurality of movable parts 91, 92, 93, 94 as shown in FIG. 41 (a), and is combined on the front surface of the display device 41 as shown in FIG. 41 (b). If the operation range is limited in the power saving state as shown in FIG. 41 (c), the QR code enables access to the combined video as shown in FIG. 41 (d). 41d may be displayed on the display device 41.

[Variation frequency management process]
FIG. 42 shows the change frequency management process (step B265) in the changing process shown in FIG. In this variation frequency management process, first, it is checked whether or not there is a time reduction flag that is set when the time reduction state is set (step B301).

  If there is no time reduction flag (step B302; No), it is checked whether there is an automatic eco mode execution flag that is set when the automatic eco mode is set (step B306). If there is a time reduction flag (step B302; Yes), the time change variation count is updated by -1 (step B303), and it is determined whether the time reduction change count is 0 (step B304). The number of short-time fluctuations is for managing the number of special figure variable display games in the short-time state by the effect control device 300, and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 at the end of the special game state based on the derivation of a predetermined special result mode. The number of executions of the special figure variation display game in which the operation state is the short-time operation state is set as an initial value. If the time-saving state continues until the next special result mode is derived, the time-variation frequency is not set at the end of the special gaming state.

  If the number of short changes at this time is not 0 (step B304; No), that is, if the short time state continues in the next special figure change display game, it is checked whether there is an automatic eco mode execution flag (step B306). Also, when the number of hourly fluctuations is 0 (step B304; Yes), that is, when the hourly state ends in this special figure fluctuation display game, the hourly flag is cleared (step B305) and the automatic eco mode execution flag is set. It is checked whether there is any (step B306).

  It is checked whether there is an automatic eco mode execution flag (step B306). If there is no automatic eco mode execution flag (step B307; No), the variation number management process is terminated. If there is an automatic eco mode execution flag (step B307; Yes), the effect control information conversion counter is updated by -1 (step B308), and it is determined whether the value of the counter is a predetermined number (step B309). When the value of this counter is not a predetermined number (step B309; No), the variation number management process is terminated. If the counter value is a predetermined number (step B309; Yes), it is determined whether the stage of the automatic eco mode can be changed (step B310).

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the stage of the automatic eco mode is advanced every time the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times in the automatic eco mode, and the stage of the automatic eco mode can be changed. This is a state where the third stage, which is the final stage, has not yet been reached. If the stage of the automatic eco mode is not changeable (step B310; No), that is, if it is already the final stage, the variation number management process is terminated. When the stage of the automatic eco mode can be changed (step B310; Yes), information related to the change of the production control information is set (step B311), and the variation number management process is terminated. As a result, the progress of the automatic eco mode stage is set.

  In this way, since the game shifts to a mode in which the amount of power consumption is different by continuing the game, it is possible to change the game and prevent a reduction in operating rate while realizing power saving. In particular, every time the preset predetermined number of times is executed, the mode is shifted to a mode in which the amount of power consumption is low step by step, so that further power saving can be realized. It should be noted that the automatic eco-mode stage progresses every time a predetermined number of special figure fluctuation display games are executed in the automatic eco-mode, but every time a predetermined number of special figure fluctuation display games are executed, the stage is selected at random. You may make it transfer, In this case, even if the present stage is the last stage, it can change.

[Game mode management process]
FIG. 43 shows the game mode management process (step B24) in the first main process shown in FIG. In this game mode management process, first, the current game mode (power state) is acquired (step B321), and in the normal mode (step B322; Yes), the game mode management process is terminated. If not in the normal mode (step B322; No), it is checked whether the forced eco mode is selected (step B323).

  And when it is a forced eco mode (step B324; Yes), a game mode management process is complete | finished. Further, when it is not the forced eco mode (step B324; No), that is, when it is the automatic eco mode, it is checked whether there is information regarding the change of the effect control information (step B325). If there is no change information of the effect control information (step B326; No), the game mode management process is terminated. If there is change information of the production control information (step B326; Yes), the current production control information is acquired (step B327), and it is determined whether the stage of the automatic eco mode can be changed (step B328). .

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the stage of the automatic eco mode is advanced every time the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times in the automatic eco mode, and the stage of the automatic eco mode can be changed. This is a state where the third stage, which is the final stage, has not yet been reached. If the stage of the automatic eco mode is not changeable (step B328; No), that is, if it is already the final stage, the variation number management process is terminated. If the stage of the automatic eco mode can be changed (step B328; Yes), the current effect control information is changed (step B329), and the game mode management process ends. As a result, the stage of the automatic eco mode is updated.

[Bonus grant management process]
FIG. 44 shows the privilege grant management process (step B25) in the first main process shown in FIG. In this privilege granting management process, first, it is checked whether or not a power saving point granting condition is satisfied (step B331). The granting condition here is that a game is played for a predetermined time in a power saving state. In addition to this, the number of games in the power saving state may be a predetermined number, or the amount of power consumption or the amount of reduced power may reach a predetermined amount.

  When this granting condition is not satisfied (step B332; No), the privilege granting management process is terminated. If the grant condition is satisfied (step B332; Yes), the power saving point is added (step B333), and point notification information that is information regarding the display of the power saving point in the point display unit 81 or the point display area 41a. Is set (step B334).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the power saving point has reached the predetermined point (step B335). If the predetermined point has not been reached (step B335; No), the privilege grant management process is terminated. When the predetermined point is reached (step B335; Yes), a grant privilege lottery (selection) process (step B336) for selecting a privilege to be given to the player is performed to clear the point information (step B337). The privilege grant management process is terminated. Thereby, a power saving point is awarded by playing a game for a predetermined time in a power saving state, and when a predetermined number of power saving points are accumulated, a privilege as shown in FIG. 12 is given. That is, the production control device 300 serves as a privilege granting means that can grant a predetermined privilege to the player. In addition, when a predetermined point is reached and a privilege is granted, the power-saving point is not cleared, and thereafter, the cumulative power-saving point is counted and the privilege to be granted is ranked up as the cumulative number of points increases. Anyway.

Through the processing as described above, the power state during the game is a normal power state in which the power consumption of the electrical device is not reduced, and a power saving state in which the power consumption of the electrical device is reduced more than the normal power state. It is possible to control in any one of the power states. Further, when the game is continued in the power saving state, a privilege is given to the player .

  Based on the above, in a gaming machine equipped with an electrical device (display device 41, movable accessory 46, LED, etc.) used for gaming, the power state during the game is reduced, and the power consumption of the electrical device is reduced. Power control means (production control device 300) for performing control in any one of a normal power state and a power saving state in which the amount of power consumption of the electrical device is reduced compared to the normal power state, and normal power A selection means (effect control device 300) capable of selecting any one of a power state and a state and a power saving state, and a privilege grant means (effect control device 300) capable of giving a predetermined privilege to the player. The privilege granting means can grant a player a predetermined privilege based on a predetermined condition being satisfied in the power saving state selected by the selection means.

  The power saving state is different from the forced power saving state in which the power consumption amount of the electrical device is always reduced to the maximum, and the reduction amount of the power consumption amount of the electrical device based on the establishment of the specific condition. Thus, an automatic power saving state in which any one of a plurality of stages is set is included.

  Also, a special game advantageous to the player is executed when a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner is executed based on the establishment of the start condition and the result of the variable display game is a predetermined special result. The state is generated, and the specific condition is that the variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times set in advance.

  In order to further reduce power consumption, the luminance of the display device 41 and the LED may be minimized or turned off during the period for displaying the waiting movie. In this case, as shown in FIG. 45, the player may be informed that the game is possible by stopping the movable accessory 46 at the maximum movable position. In addition, when the brightness of the display device 41 or the LED is minimized or turned off during the period for displaying the movie waiting for a customer, a sound indicating that the screen can be shifted to the function selection screen by operating the push button 25 is output. In this way, the player may be guided. Further, in order to display an instruction display indicating that the screen can be shifted to the function selection screen, the luminance of the display device 41 may be the luminance in the forced eco mode.

  In addition, as a variation pattern dedicated to the power saving state, a variation pattern in which the variation time is extremely short and an effect is not performed may be set. In addition, as a state in which power consumption is reduced to the maximum, a power state in which display is performed only on the collective display device 50 including the special-purpose indicators 51 and 52 without operating the display device 41, various LEDs, and the movable accessory 46. You may make it set.

  Further, in the power saving state, the brightness of the display device 41, the light emission mode of the LED, and the operation mode of the movable accessory 46 are controlled in a predetermined mode, but the player can select a target for reducing power consumption. You may do it. In each stage of the automatic eco mode, the power consumption of each of the brightness of the display device 41, the light emission mode of the LED, and the operation mode of the movable accessory 46 is reduced. You may make it increase. For example, in the first stage, only the power consumption of the movable accessory 46 is reduced, in the second stage, the power consumption of the movable accessory 46 and the LED is reduced, and in the third stage, the display device 41, the movable accessory 46, and You may make it reduce the power consumption of LED.

  In addition, when the effect set based on the fluctuation pattern cannot be executed completely in the current power state, it is performed within the executable range. However, when setting the effect based on the change pattern, it depends on the power state. It is also possible to set an effect within a range that can be executed. FIG. 46 shows an example of a variation pattern table in the case where a special result is obtained in the special diagram variation display game based on the first start memory.

  When the power state is the normal mode, the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern table shown in FIG. In this variation pattern table, the operation mode A, the light emission mode A, and the display mode A corresponding to the normal mode are selected as the operation range of the movable accessory 46, the light emission mode of the LED, and the luminance of the display device 41, respectively. It has become. When the power state is the third stage (MAX) in the forced eco mode or the automatic eco mode, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. In this variation pattern table, the operation mode B according to the third stage (MAX) in the forced eco mode or the automatic eco mode, as the operation range of the movable accessory 46 in the production, the light emission mode of the LED, and the luminance of the display device 41, respectively. The light emission mode B and the display mode B are selected.

  When the power state is the second stage in the automatic eco mode, the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern table shown in FIG. In this variation pattern table, the operation mode C, the light emission mode C, and the display mode C corresponding to the second stage in the automatic eco mode are set as the operation range of the movable accessory 46, the light emission mode of the LED, and the luminance of the display device 41, respectively. Is to be selected. When the power state is the first stage in the automatic eco mode, the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern table shown in FIG. In this variation pattern table, the operation mode D, the light emission mode D, and the display mode D corresponding to the first stage in the automatic eco mode are set as the operation range of the movable accessory 46, the light emission mode of the LED, and the luminance of the display device 41, respectively. Is to be selected.

  Thus, when setting an effect based on a variation pattern, the effect set based on the variation pattern is changed to an effect corresponding to the power state by setting an effect within a range that can be executed according to the power state. Processing becomes unnecessary, and the burden of control can be reduced.

[First Modification of First Embodiment]
Next, a first modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. In the gaming machine of this modification, the condition that the stage proceeds in the automatic eco mode is the occurrence of a specific reach or special result a predetermined number of times.

[Mode selection setting process]
In the gaming machine of this modification, the mode selection setting process shown in FIG. 47 is performed instead of the mode selection setting process shown in FIG. In the mode selection setting process, the reach count initial value is set in the effect control information conversion counter that manages the change in the stage of the automatic eco mode (step B341). In the case where the condition that the stage advances in the automatic eco mode is the occurrence of a special result a predetermined number of times, the initial value for jackpot count is set here.

[Production control information setting process]
Also, the mode selection setting process shown in FIG. 48 is performed instead of the effect control information setting process shown in FIG. In this mode selection time setting process, first, it is determined whether there is an eco mode execution flag (automatic eco mode execution flag or forced eco mode execution flag) (step B351). If there is no eco mode execution flag (step B352; No) ), That is, in the normal mode, the effect control information setting process is terminated. When there is an eco mode execution flag (step B352; Yes), it is determined whether there is an automatic eco mode execution flag (step B353).

  When there is no automatic eco mode execution flag (step B353; No), that is, in the forced eco mode, the process after the process of acquiring the set movable body information (step B291) is performed, and the effect control information setting process is performed. finish. Further, when there is an automatic eco mode execution flag (step B353; Yes), that is, when it is in the automatic eco mode, the determined variation pattern is acquired (step B354), and it is determined whether it is a specific reach (step B355). ). In the case where the condition that the stage advances in the automatic eco mode is the occurrence of a special result a predetermined number of times, it is determined whether or not the result is a big hit, and if the big hit occurs in the following processing (step B355) The production control information conversion counter is updated by -1 (step B356).

  And when it is not a specific reach (or big hit) (step B355; No), the process after the process (step B291) which acquires the set movable body information is performed, and an effect control information setting process is complete | finished. If it is a specific reach (or big hit) (step B355; Yes), the production control information conversion counter is updated by -1 (step B356), and it is determined whether or not the stage of the automatic eco mode can be changed (step B356). B357).

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the automatic eco-mode stage is advanced each time a specific number of specific reach (or big hit) occurs in the automatic eco-mode, and the automatic eco-mode stage can be changed. The value of the production control information conversion counter becomes a predetermined value, and the stage of the automatic eco mode has not yet reached the third stage which is the final stage. If the stage of the automatic eco mode is not changeable (step B357; No), the process after the process of acquiring the set movable body information (step B291) is performed, and the effect control information setting process is terminated. When the stage of the automatic eco mode can be changed (step B357; Yes), information related to the change of the effect control information is set (step B358), and the set movable body information is acquired (step B291). The subsequent processes are performed, and the effect control information setting process is terminated. As a result, the progress of the automatic eco mode stage is set. In addition, since the progress of the automatic eco mode is set in the effect control information setting process, the process after step B306 is not performed in the variation number management process shown in FIG.

[Fanfare treatment]
When the condition that the stage advances in the automatic eco mode is the occurrence of a special result a predetermined number of times, the fanfare process in the first scene control process shown in FIG. A similar process may be performed in (Step B72).

  As shown in FIG. 49, in this fanfare process, first, it is determined whether there is an effect request flag (step B361). If there is an effect request flag (step B361; Yes), the game mode state at the time of the big hit is held (step B362), the big hit symbol is set (step B363), and the information is reset by the big hit (step B363). Step B364).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether there is an automatic eco-mode execution flag (step B365). If there is no automatic eco-mode execution flag (step B365; No), the effect request flag is cleared (step B369), and the fanfare process is terminated. To do. If there is an automatic eco mode execution flag (step B365; Yes), the effect control information conversion counter is updated by -1 (step B366), and it is determined whether the stage of the automatic eco mode can be changed (step B367). ).

  If the stage of the automatic eco mode is not changeable (step B357; No), the effect request flag is cleared (step B369), and the fanfare process is terminated. If the stage of the automatic eco mode can be changed (step B367; Yes), information related to the change of the production control information is set (step B368), the production request flag is cleared (step B369), and the fanfare process is performed. Exit. Thus, the progress of the automatic eco mode stage is set by generating a predetermined number of special results.

  On the other hand, when there is no production request flag (step B361; No), it is determined whether the value of the update timer is 0 (step B370). In this case, the update timer measures the execution time of the scene managed according to the scene sequence table, and the value of this update timer being 0 indicates that the scene being executed has ended. If the value of this update timer is not 0 (step B370; No), the fanfare process is terminated. If the value of the update timer is 0 (step B370; Yes), the next scene data setting process (step B371) is performed. As a result, a new scene is started and a predetermined value corresponding to the scene is set in the update timer.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether it is the final scene (step B372). If it is not the final scene (step B372; No), the fanfare process is terminated. If it is the final scene (step B372; Yes), the end of fanfare is set (step B373), and the fanfare process is terminated.

  Based on the above, it is advantageous for the player when a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner is executed based on the establishment of the start condition, and the result of the variable display game has a predetermined special result. The special condition is that the execution mode of the variable display game becomes a specific execution mode (for example, a specific reach). Alternatively, the specific condition is that a special result is derived a predetermined number of times.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. When the gaming machine of the present embodiment is in the power saving state, it is possible to execute a pre-reading effect in which information related to the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is notified before the start of the special figure variation display game. .

  FIG. 50 shows an example of a prefetch effect. As shown in FIG. 50 (a), a special result is derived in the forced eco mode and a special game state is obtained. When the round game is ended and an ending is performed as shown in FIG. 50 (b), a prefetch effect is started. The In this pre-reading effect, as shown in FIG. 50C, a decorative special figure start memory display 41f corresponding to the currently stored start memory is displayed, and a decorative special figure start corresponding to the start memory that is the target of the pre-reading effect is displayed. A display indicating that thunder falls on the storage display 41f is performed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 50 (d), the decorative special figure start memory display 41f is broken, and the special figure variation display game based on the target start memory is determined by the sound output at this time, the displayed message, character, or the like. Information (for example, the likelihood of a big hit or a specific reach) is notified.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 50 (e) again, a lightning strike is displayed on the decorative special figure start memory display 41f corresponding to another start memory to be prefetched, and as shown in FIG. 50 (f). Information on the special figure variation display game based on the start memory of the target is notified. The start memory to be prefetched may be selected by lottery, or all stored start memories may be targeted.

[Ending process]
In order to perform such control, the process shown in FIG. 51 is performed in the ending process (step B75) in the 1st scene control process shown in FIG. In this ending process, it is first determined whether there is an effect request flag (step B381). If there is an effect request flag (step B381; Yes), a big hit ending is set (step B382). Thereafter, information on the set mode is acquired (step B383), and it is determined whether the mode is the eco mode (forced eco mode or automatic eco mode) (step B384).

  If it is not the eco mode (step B384; No), it is determined whether the big hit that triggered the occurrence of the special gaming state this time is a short hit with a short time (step B386). A big hit with a short time is a big hit that becomes a short time state after the end of the special gaming state. In the case of the eco mode (step B384; Yes), an ending effect information setting process (step B385) that is a process related to setting of the prefetch effect in the ending as shown in FIG. Is determined (step B386).

  If the time is short and the jackpot is not a big hit (step B386; No), the effect request flag is cleared (step B389), and the ending process is terminated. If the time is short and big hit (step B386; Yes), the time reduction flag is set (step B387), the number of time fluctuations is set (step B388), the effect request flag is cleared (step B389), End the ending process.

  On the other hand, when there is no production request flag (step B381; No), it is determined whether the value of the update timer is 0, and when it is not 0 (step B390; Yes), the ending process is terminated. If it is 0 (step B390; Yes), it is determined whether it is the final scene (step B391). If it is not the final scene (step B391; No), the ending process is terminated. If it is the final scene (step B391; Yes), the end of the ending is set (step B392), and the ending process is ended.

[Ending effect information setting process]
FIG. 52 shows the ending effect information setting process (step B385) in the ending process shown in FIG. In this ending effect information setting process, first, it is determined whether it is the third stage (MAX) in the forced eco mode or the automatic eco mode (step B401). If it is not the third stage (MAX) in the forced eco mode or the automatic eco mode (step B401; No), that is, if it is the first stage or the second stage in the auto eco mode, it is set after the special gaming state is finished. Probability information is acquired (step B402).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a latent mode state in which the probability state is not clearly notified after the special gaming state is ended (step B403). If the latent mode state is not reached (step B403; No), the ending effect information setting process is ended. To do. If the latent mode state is set (step B403; Yes), the probability state notification effect information is set (step B404), and the ending effect information setting process is terminated. As a result, if the player who was playing in the first stage or the second stage in the automatic eco mode becomes a latent mode state in which the probability state is not clearly notified after the special gaming state ends, The privilege that the probability state notification effect suggesting the state is performed is given. In addition, when it does not become a latent mode state (step B403; No), you may make it perform a prefetch effect.

  On the other hand, when it is the third stage (MAX) in the forced eco mode or the automatic eco mode (step B401; Yes), information on the reserved storage area is acquired (step B405), and the prefetch result notification effect information is set ( Step B406), the ending effect information setting process is terminated. In the holding storage area, information of a prefetch command (start opening prize effect command, prize effect symbol command) that is information of a prefetch result for each start memory transmitted from the game control device 100 is stored. Based on the prefetch result notification effect information, the prefetch effect is performed. As a result, for the player who has played in the third stage (MAX) in the forced eco mode or the automatic eco mode, a privilege is given that a pre-reading effect for notifying the pre-read result of the start memory is performed at the ending. The

  By doing in this way, since a privilege can be obtained if it is a power saving state, it becomes a motivation to select a power saving state, and the amount of power consumption can be reduced effectively. Moreover, it becomes an unprecedented privilege provision form, the interest of a game improves, and it can give a new game property. The timing for performing the above-described effects is not limited to during ending, and may be any time during a special game state such as during a fanfare or a round game.

  Based on the above, it is advantageous for the player when a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner is executed based on the establishment of the start condition, and the result of the variable display game has a predetermined special result. When the special gaming state occurs in the power saving state, the privilege granting means (production control device 300) can grant a predetermined privilege in the generated special gaming state. It will be.

[First Modification of Second Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine according to a first modification of the second embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described second embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of the present modification is configured such that the value of the privilege granted in the special gaming state differs according to the acquired power saving point.

[Ending effect information setting process]
In the gaming machine of this modification, the ending effect information setting process shown in FIG. 53 is performed instead of the ending effect information setting process shown in FIG. In this ending effect information setting process, first, point information that is information relating to the current power-saving point is acquired (step B411), and a notification target to be performed as a privilege during the special gaming state is set (step B412). The notification target here includes a look-ahead result and a probability state after the end of the special game state. In the notification target setting, either one is selected by lottery. The notification of the probability state after the end of the special gaming state may be selectable only when the latent mode state is entered.

  Then, a process of branching on the set notification target (step B413) is performed, and when the notification target is a prefetching result, information on a reserved storage area corresponding to the point information is acquired (step B414), and the prefetching result notification is made. The effect information is set (step B415), and the ending effect information setting process is terminated. Thereby, a prefetch effect is set.

  In the process (step B414) of acquiring information on the storage area reserved for the point information, as shown in FIG. 54, the number of start memories to be prefetched and notified according to the acquired amount of power saving points are notified. A confidence level is set that is likely to result. For example, when there is no power saving point (0 points), there is one start memory to be prefetched, and the notification reliability for the start memory is 5% or less. In addition, when the power saving points have been acquired and the benefits have been granted, all start memories are subject to pre-reading effects, the reliability is 100%, and the confirmation that the big hit is confirmed Notification can also be executed.

  Also, if the notification target is the probability state after the end of the special gaming state, the probability information set after the end of the special gaming state is acquired (step B416), and the probability state notification effect information corresponding to the point information is set. Then (step B417), the ending effect information setting process is terminated. Thereby, the notification of the probability state is set.

  In the process of setting the probability state notification effect information corresponding to the point information (step B417), the notification state of the probability state is selected according to the acquired amount of power saving points as shown in FIG. When the amount of power saving points acquired is 2 points or less, an ambiguous notification that is a notification indicating the probability state is set, and when the amount of power saving points acquired is 3 points or more, the probability state is clearly notified. Set notification.

[Second Modification of Second Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine according to a second modification of the second embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described second embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification is configured to perform a specific effect that determines whether or not a notification that is a privilege is performed in a special gaming state.

  FIG. 55 shows an example of the specific effect. As shown in FIG. 55 (a), a special result is derived in the forced eco mode and a special gaming state is entered, and when a predetermined round is entered as shown in FIG. 50 (b), a specific effect is started. The specific effect here is an effect of performing pre-read notification on condition that the push button 25 is pressed a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time.

  During the execution of the specific effect, a display 41g indicating the process of achievement of the condition is made as shown in FIG. 55 (c), and gradually as shown in FIG. 55 (d) according to the operation of the push button 25 by the player. It is shown that the condition will be met. When the condition is achieved as shown in FIG. 55 (e), a pre-reading effect is performed in the ending as shown in FIGS. 55 (f) and 55 (g). By performing such a specific effect, it becomes motivation to select the power saving state, and the power consumption can be effectively reduced. In addition, it is possible to improve the interest during the special game state.

  In order to perform the control described above, in the mid-round process in the 1st scene control process shown in FIG. 22, a process of executing a specific effect by performing a specific round in the power saving state is performed. In the ending process shown in FIG. 51, the ending effect information setting process (step B385) is executed when the condition is achieved in the eco effect and the specific effect. Note that the number and reliability of the start memory that is the target of the prefetch effect may be changed according to the result of the specific effect.

  From the above, the privilege providing means (the effect control device 300) can execute a specific effect for giving a predetermined privilege in the special gaming state.

[Third Modification of Second Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine according to a third modification of the second embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described second embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification is configured to set a power saving state when a special gaming state occurs when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  The predetermined condition is satisfied by playing the game in the normal mode for a long time. When the special result is derived in this state and the special game state occurs, the forced eco mode is forcibly set. At this time, a thundercloud is displayed in the ending as shown in FIG. 56 (a), a thunder is dropped as shown in FIG. 56 (b), and the forced eco mode is set as shown in FIG. 56 (c). I do. Thereby, power consumption can be reduced effectively.

  In addition, if a case where there is a start memory that results in a special result as a predetermined condition is included, the player not only feels dissatisfied with setting the power saving state forcibly but also expects a sense of expectation. You can have it. Furthermore, it is possible to give an impression that a special result is easily derived in the power saving state, and to be a motivation for selecting the power saving state.

[Fourth Modification of Second Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine according to a fourth modification of the second embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described second embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of the present modification performs a pre-reading effect when in a power saving state.

[Mode selection setting process]
In the gaming machine of this modification, the mode selection setting process shown in FIG. 57 is performed instead of the mode selection setting process shown in FIG. In this mode selection setting process, when the automatic eco mode is selected (step B223; No), a process (step B421) for setting a notification target (default) corresponding to the automatic eco mode is performed. When the forced eco mode is selected (step B223; Yes), a process (step B422) for setting a notification target (default) corresponding to the forced eco mode is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 54, in the prefetching effect of this modification, the number of start memories targeted for the prefetching effect and the high probability of being informed according to the amount of power saving points acquired. Is set. For this reason, when the power saving state is set, in steps B421 and B422, the number and reliability of the start memory to be prefetched when the power saving point is 0 point are set.

[Bonus grant management process]
Moreover, it replaces with the privilege provision management process shown in FIG. 44, and performs the privilege provision management process shown in FIG. In this privilege granting management process, when the point granting condition is satisfied (step B332; Yes), notification game information corresponding to the point information is set (step B431). Thereby, according to the setting shown in FIG. 54, the number and reliability of the start memory | storage made into the object of the prefetch effect according to the acquired point are set. In addition, when a privilege is granted, information to that effect is stored, and in the process of setting notification game information corresponding to the point information (step B431), it is a target of a pre-reading effect when the privilege has been granted. Set the number and reliability of starting memories.

  With the above processing, a pre-reading effect is performed in the power saving state, which can be motivated to select the power saving state. The motivation to continue the power-saving state as the number of start-up memories and reliability that are the targets of the pre-reading effect will improve as the number of power-saving points given by continuing the game in the power-saving state increases. It can be.

[Fifth Modification of Second Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine according to a fifth modification of the second embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described second embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification is configured to set the power saving state when the prefetch result is a predetermined result.

[Read-ahead command reception processing]
In the gaming machine of this modification, the process shown in FIG. 59 is performed in the prefetch command reception process (step B78) in the 1st scene control process shown in FIG. In this prefetch command reception process, it is first determined whether or not a prefetch command (start opening prize presentation command, prize presentation symbol command) has been received (step B441), and if not received (step B441; No), the prefetch command is received. The reception process ends. If it is received (step B441; Yes), the prefetch information is saved in the corresponding reserved storage area (step B442), and it is checked whether the hold is a specific hold (step B443).

  A specific hold is selected by lottery from a start memory that is advantageous to the player, such as a start memory that is a big hit or a start memory that is a specific reach (for example, SP reach), or a start memory that results in a loss of results. It is a starting memory. If it is not this specific hold (step B444; No), the prefetch command receiving process is terminated. If it is specific hold (step B444; Yes), a mode transition setting process is performed (step B445), and the prefetch command reception process is terminated.

[Mode transition setting process]
FIG. 60 shows the mode transition setting process (step B445) in the prefetch command receiving process shown in FIG. In this mode transition setting process, first, the current mode state (power state) is checked (step B451), and it is determined whether the normal mode is being performed (step B452).

  If it is the normal mode (step B452; Yes), it is determined whether the production is being executed (step B453). If it is not being executed (step B453; No), the forced eco mode is set (step B454). ), The advance notice target information is set in the hold storage area of the hold (step B459), and the mode transition setting process is terminated. As a result, when the production is not being executed, the forced eco mode is entered due to the occurrence of specific suspension. Further, by setting the notice target information in the hold storage area of the hold, it is possible to perform a prefetch effect for the start-up memory.

  If the effect is being executed (step B453; Yes), the mode transition information is set in the earliest hold storage area (step B454), and the notice target information is set in the hold storage area. (Step B459), the mode transition setting process is terminated. As a result, when the production is being executed, the process shifts to the forced eco mode from the special figure fluctuation display game next to the special figure fluctuation display game in which the specific suspension has occurred. Thereby, the fall of the interest with respect to the production | presentation by the operation | movement restriction | limiting etc. of the movable accessory 46 by the setting of a power saving state can be prevented.

  On the other hand, if it is not the normal mode (step B452; No), it is determined whether it is the third stage (MAX) of the forced eco mode or the automatic eco mode (step B456). If it is the third stage (MAX) of the forced eco mode or the automatic eco mode (step B456; Yes), the notice target information is set in the hold storage area of the hold (step B459), and the mode transition setting process Exit. In this case, since the power is already saved to the maximum, the power state is not changed.

  If it is not the third stage (MAX) of the forced eco mode or the automatic eco mode (step B456; No), the present effect control information is acquired (step B457), and the effect control information one level below is set ( Step B458). As a result, the stage of the automatic eco mode advances by one stage, and the power state is changed to a state in which more power is saved. Thereafter, the notice target information is set in the hold storage area for the hold (step B459), and the mode transition setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 61 and FIG. 62 show an example when a specific hold occurs when a game is played in the normal mode. FIG. 61 shows an example in the case where the production is not performed when the specific hold is generated. As shown in FIG. 61 (a), when a specific hold occurs while a game is being played in the normal mode, the decorative special figure start memory display 41f corresponding to the specific hold is displayed differently from the others, and the specific hold A pre-reading effect that informs that it is on hold is performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 61 (b), an effect display in which lightning falls is made, and the mode shifts to the forced eco mode as shown in FIG. 61 (c).

  FIG. 62 shows an example in the case where an effect is performed when a specific hold is generated. As shown in FIG. 62 (a), when a game is played in the normal mode and a specific hold occurs in a state in which an effect that the movable accessory 46 operates is performed, a special decoration corresponding to the specific hold is generated. The start memory display 41f is a display different from the others, and a pre-reading effect for informing that the specific storage is on hold is performed. Then, when the special figure fluctuation display game is finished as shown in FIG. 62 (b) and the next special figure fluctuation display game is started as shown in FIG. 62 (c), an effect display in which lightning falls is performed. As shown in FIG. 62 (d), the forced eco mode is entered.

  In this way, by setting the power saving state when the look-ahead result is a predetermined result, it is impressed that the variable display game will have a predetermined result in the power saving state, and actively selects the power saving state. Therefore, the power consumption can be effectively reduced. Note that the pre-reading effect for changing the decorative special figure start memory display 41f corresponding to the specific hold may not be performed.

  Based on the above, it is advantageous for the player when a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner is executed based on the establishment of the start condition, and the result of the variable display game has a predetermined special result. A special game state is generated, the start condition is established based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (start winning prize port 36, normal variable winning device 37), and a predetermined random number is extracted and displayed in a variable manner. A start winning storage means (game control device 100) that stores a predetermined number as an upper limit as a start memory that is the right to execute the game, and a random display game based on the start memory, using random numbers stored as start memories in the start winning storage means Pre-determining means (game control device 100) for determining before execution of the power is started, and the power control means (production control device 300) has a predetermined result determined by the pre-determining means. If the result, so that the power state in the gaming machine and to switch to the power saving state.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine of the third embodiment will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured such that the privilege granted depends on the time when the power saving state is set.

  The gaming machine of this embodiment includes a real-time clock for managing time, and when the power saving state is set in a specific time zone (for example, from 12:00 to 18:00), which is a time zone in which power consumption increases. Can obtain special benefits as benefits. This special privilege is, for example, a pre-reading effect or a notification of a probability state, and the number of start-up memories that are the targets of the pre-reading effect is increased or the reliability is increased so that it is more advantageous for the player than the normal privilege. Or the probability state is clearly notified. In addition, you may make it provide the image | video which is not provided as a normal privilege. Further, when the power saving state is set, the reach occurrence rate may be increased, and an effect that can be expected in the special figure variation display game may be performed.

[Game mode management process]
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a game mode management process shown in FIG. 63 is performed instead of the game mode management process shown in FIG. In this game mode management process, first, it is determined whether it is the start timing of the specific time zone (step B461). If it is not the start timing of the specific time zone (step B461; No), it is the end timing of the specific time zone. Is determined (step B466). When it is the start timing of the specific time zone (step B461; Yes), specific period information is set (step B462), and specific period start notification information corresponding to the current mode state is set (step B463).

  Then, it is determined whether the current power state is the eco mode (forced eco mode or automatic eco mode) (step B464). If not the eco mode (step B464; No), is the end timing of the specific time zone? Is determined (step B466). If it is the eco mode (step B464; Yes), a special variation pattern table is set (step B465), and it is determined whether it is the end timing of the specific time zone (step B466).

  If it is not the end timing of the specific time zone (step B466; No), the following processing is performed after determining whether the current power state is the normal mode (step B322), and the game mode management processing is ended. If it is the end timing of the specific time zone (step B466; Yes), the specific period information is cleared (step B467), and specific period end notification information corresponding to the current mode state is set (step B468). Then, the normal variation pattern table is set (step B469), the determination of whether or not the current power state is the normal mode (step B322), and the following processes are performed, and the game mode management process ends.

  FIG. 64 shows an example of the variation pattern table. The reach selection rate in the special variation pattern table shown in FIG. 64 (b) is higher than the reach selection rate in the normal variation pattern table shown in FIG. 64 (a), and the power saving state is set. In the case where the player is present, an effect that can be expected in the special figure variation display game is performed.

  Moreover, in the process (step B463) which sets the specific period start alert information corresponding to the current mode state, the display shown in FIG. 65 is set according to the power state. FIG. 65A is a display when the normal mode is set, and is a display prompting the setting of the power saving state. FIG. 65 (b) shows a display when the third stage in the forced eco mode or the automatic eco mode is set, indicating that the reach selection rate is the highest and the reach selection rate with high expectation is high. Is displayed. Further, FIG. 65 (c) is a display when the second stage in the automatic eco mode is set, and FIG. 65 (d) is a display when the first stage in the automatic eco mode is set. In any case, the display indicates that the reach selection rate is the highest and the reach selection rate with high expectation is high, but the display prompts the user to set a power state with less power consumption. Here, except for the normal mode, only the display mode of the specific period start notification information is different, and the selected variation pattern table is the same in any eco mode, but the variation pattern table in more detail depending on the selected eco mode. When the third stage in the forced eco mode or automatic eco mode is selected, the reach selection rate is set to the highest, and the first stage in the auto eco mode is selected, the reach selection is the most. The rate may be set low (the reach selection rate is higher than in the normal mode). As described above, if the variation pattern table corresponding to the actually selected mode is used, it can be a motivation to select a power state with much lower power consumption.

[Normal customer waiting process]
In addition, the normal customer waiting process shown in FIG. 66 is performed instead of the normal customer waiting process shown in FIG. In this normal customer waiting process, the normal variation pattern table is set (step B471) after setting the normal as the effect control information (step B128).

[Mode selection setting process]
Further, the mode selection setting process shown in FIG. 67 is performed instead of the mode selection setting process shown in FIG. In this mode selection setting process, when the selected power state is the eco mode (step B222; Yes), it is checked whether there is specific period information (step B481), and when there is specific period information (step B482; Yes) sets a special variation pattern table (step B483). Thereby, when the power saving state is set in the specific time zone, the special variation pattern table is set.

[Bonus grant management process]
Moreover, it replaces with the privilege provision management process shown in FIG. 44, and performs the privilege provision management process shown in FIG. In this privilege granting management process, if a predetermined point is reached (step B335; Yes), it is checked whether there is specific period information (step B491). And when there is no specific period information (step B492; No), grant privilege lottery (selection) processing (step B336) is performed. When there is specific period information (step B492; Yes), special privilege lottery (selection) processing (step B493) is performed. Thereby, a special privilege comes to be provided when the provision conditions of a privilege are satisfy | filled in the specific time slot | zone.

  From the above, the real time clock for managing the time is provided, and the privilege granting means (production control device 300) has the predetermined condition other than the specific time zone when the predetermined condition for granting the privilege is established in the power saving state. If established, a normal privilege is granted, and if the predetermined condition is established in a specific time zone, a special privilege different from the normal privilege is granted.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine of the fourth embodiment will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, information communication is possible between the own gaming machine 10 and another gaming machine 10.

  In FIG. 69, the structure of the production | presentation control apparatus 300 in the game machine of this embodiment was shown. This effect control device 300 is provided with a frame error LED control circuit 338 for driving and controlling a frame error lamp 47 having LEDs provided on the front frame 12. In addition, the effect control device 300 includes a wireless communication circuit 350 for performing wireless communication with other gaming machines 10 as information communication means that enables information communication between the own gaming machine 10 and the other gaming machines 10. Is provided. Further, the effect control device 300 includes a communication strength setting switch 351 for setting the wireless communication strength output from the game machine, a machine number setting switch 352 for setting the machine number of the game machine, and the game machine. The installation area setting switch 353 that serves as an area setting means for setting the installation area of the game machine, the business time setting switch 354 that serves as the business time setting means for setting the business hours of the game hall where the game machine is installed, and the game machine A MASTER (parent / child) setting switch 355 for setting a control game machine or a subordinate control game machine, an RTC (real time clock) 356 for managing an actual time (current time), and the like are provided.

  FIG. 70 shows an example of the arrangement and communication range of gaming machines in a game arcade. Each gaming machine can wirelessly communicate with a gaming machine within a predetermined communication range from the own gaming machine. By this wireless communication, it is possible to notify the information regarding the power state to other gaming machines and control the power state of the gaming machine in the communication range as will be described later.

  The communication range of the gaming machine is arbitrary, and may be, for example, a gaming island unit. However, as will be described later, a privilege is given to a gaming machine within the communication range by satisfying a predetermined condition, so that it is possible to communicate with a gaming machine in a range that can be seen by a player who plays with the own gaming machine. It is preferable to set a communication range. For example, as shown by a broken line in FIG. 70, it is preferable that communication is possible between the gaming machines 10 arranged along the same passage. Also, when it is difficult to see other gaming machines 10 even between gaming machines arranged along the same passage, such as when the passage is long, the communication range should be set narrower, as shown by the solid line in FIG. Is also possible. Of the gaming machines 10 installed along the same aisle (or may be all gaming machines 10 installed in the same game hall or gaming machines 10 installed on the same gaming island). It is possible to configure so that communication is possible between gaming machines of the same manufacturer, and it is also possible to configure communication between gaming machines of the same model. In addition, wired communication may be used instead of wireless communication. In this case, the presentation control device 300 is preferably connected to the infrastructure of the information collection network of the game hall system.

  Note that the communication content by the information communication means may be information other than the power state. For example, the occurrence of an event in the gaming machine is notified to the other gaming machine, and the occurrence of the event is notified in the other gaming machine. You may do it. Here, as events related to security and errors, the event includes illegal winnings to the special variable winning device 38 and the normal variable winning device 37, overflow of the lower plate, shot chute, opening of the front frame (glass frame 15), Including the opening of the inner frame (front frame 12), cheating by magnets, cheating by vibration, etc., as game events related to games, the occurrence of special results, the occurrence of specific reach, the appearance of specific characters, the specific character This includes audio output and execution of specific notice effects.

[1st main processing]
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the 1st main process shown in FIG. 71 is performed instead of the 1st main process shown in FIG. In this 1st main process, in the loop process as the main loop process, when the own gaming machine is set to the overall control gaming machine (MASTER), the overall control gaming machine process for setting various information and setting the external communication ( Step B501) is performed, and when the game machine is set as a slave control game machine (SLAVE), a slave control game machine process (step B502) for setting various information and external communication is performed.

  Also, an internal event notification start process (step B503) for setting information for starting notification regarding an event occurring in the gaming machine based on a notification command from the game control device 100 is performed, and notification from the game control device 100 ends. Based on the command, an internal event notification end process (step B504) for setting information for ending notification related to the event occurring in the game machine is performed.

  Further, an external event notification start process (step B505) for setting information for starting notification regarding an event occurring in another gaming machine based on the notification information received from another gaming machine is performed, and the notification termination received from the other gaming machine Based on the information, an external event notification end process (step B506) is performed for setting information for ending notification related to an event occurring in another gaming machine. In addition, the display on the display device 41 for reporting internal and external events, the output of sound from the speaker, the light emission of the LED of the decoration device, the operation of the effect device, etc. are controlled in the process for controlling these. Do. Further, external communication processing (step B507) for performing communication with the other gaming machine 10 is performed by the wireless communication circuit 350.

[General control gaming machine processing]
FIG. 72 shows the overall control gaming machine process (step B501) in the 1st main process shown in FIG. In this overall control gaming machine process, first, it is determined whether the setting of the MASTER (parent-child) setting switch is set in the overall control gaming machine (step B511). If it is not set to the overall control gaming machine (step B511; No), that is, if it is set to the dependent control gaming machine, the overall control gaming machine process is terminated. If the overall control gaming machine is set (step B511; Yes), it is determined whether the number specifying condition is satisfied (step B512).

  The number-of-units specifying condition is that when the integrated control gaming machine processing is performed for the first time after power-on, or the current time measured by the RTC (real time clock) 356 is 5 minutes before the start of the business hours set by the business time setting switch 354 It is established when there is a certain time or when a predetermined time is reached. When this number specifying condition is satisfied (step B512; Yes), a response request (including the unit number) for the same model is set in the external communication buffer (step B513). Thereafter, a response waiting timer (for example, 30 seconds) is set (step B514), and it is determined whether or not a response to a response request for the same model is waiting (step B515). If the number specifying condition is not satisfied (step B512; No), it is determined whether or not the response waiting for the response request for the same model is in progress (step B515).

  If not waiting for a response to a response request for the same model (step B515; No), the overall control gaming machine process is terminated. When waiting for a response to a response request for the same model (step B515; Yes), it is determined whether there is a request response (step B516).

  If there is no request response (step B516; No), it is checked whether the response waiting timer has expired (step B519). If there is a request response (step B516; Yes), information on the request response base And the machine number are linked and added to the response list (step B517). The request response transmitted from the subordinate control gaming machine includes information on the current power state and information on the number of times the privilege is granted, in addition to information on the machine number of the gaming machine. In addition, information such as the amount of power consumption and the number of power saving points may be included, and these information are added to the response list. In addition, when change information, such as an electric power state and the number of times of privilege provision, is received from the gaming machine that has already been added to the response list, the information in the response list is updated in the subsequent effect information setting process (step B522).

  Thereafter, the same model number counter is updated by +1 (step B518), and it is checked whether the response waiting timer has expired (step B519). If the response waiting timer has not expired (step B520; No), the overall control gaming machine process is terminated. When the response waiting timer has timed out (step B520; Yes), the same model number is determined based on the same model number counter (step B521), the production information setting process (step B522) is performed, and the overall control game is performed. End machine processing.

  Through the above processing, it is possible to grasp how many gaming machines set as the overall control gaming machine have the same model (the gaming machine having the same attribute) other than the own gaming machine. Moreover, the information regarding the electric power state of other game machines can be grasped. That is, the production control device 300 performs information communication with other gaming machines 10 through information communication means (wireless communication circuit 350), so that the number of gaming machines having the same attributes as the own gaming machine 10 can be specified. Make a number identification means. In addition, the effect control device 300 serves as information communication means that enables communication of information regarding the power state between the game machine and the other game machines via the information communication means (wireless communication circuit 350).

[Production information setting process]
FIG. 73 shows an effect information setting process (step B522) in the overall control gaming machine process shown in FIG. In this effect information setting process, it is first checked whether external communication information (request response) has been received (step B531). If not received (step B532; No), the effect information setting process is terminated. If it is received (step B532; Yes), it is checked whether the external communication information is related to mode change (power state change) (step B533).

  When it is not the external communication information regarding the mode change (step B534; No), the effect information setting process is terminated. If the external communication information is related to the mode change (step B534; Yes), the mode information in the list corresponding to the machine number is updated (step B535), and it is checked whether the specific effect setting condition is satisfied (step B536). ).

  The specific effect setting condition here is that the number of gaming machines set to the forced eco mode is equal to or greater than the predetermined number among the own gaming machine that is the overall control gaming machine and the dependent control gaming machine that can communicate with the own gaming machine. That there are more than a certain number of gaming machines set to either forced eco mode or automatic eco mode, that the amount of power consumed by gaming machines belonging to the same group reaches a predetermined value, For example, the total value of the power saving points reaches a predetermined value. When this specific effect setting condition is not satisfied (step B537; No), the effect information setting process is terminated. If the specific effect setting condition is satisfied (step B537; Yes), the external notification information including the specific effect information is set in the external communication buffer (step B538), and the effect information setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 74 shows an example of a list corresponding to the machine numbers managed by the overall control gaming machine. The general control gaming machine communicates with the subordinate control gaming machine at power-on or every predetermined time, and for each gaming machine that communicated, the machine number, gaming mode (power state), operation mode of the movable accessory 46, A list in which the light emission mode of the LED, the brightness of the display device 41, the number of privilege grants, etc. are stored is generated. FIG. 74 (a) is a list generated when the power is turned on when the game store is opened, and the normal mode is set for any game machine. Then, communication is performed at predetermined time intervals to collect information, and based on the collected information, for example, a list is updated as shown in FIG. 74 (b) to grasp the state of each dependent control gaming machine.

  When the specific effect setting condition is satisfied, the overall control gaming machine transmits the external notification information including the specific effect information, and among the dependent control gaming machines that have received the external notification information including the specific effect information, A specific effect is performed as a privilege in the gaming machine that contributed to the establishment of the setting condition. Note that the external notification information including the specific effect information may be transmitted only to the gaming machine that has contributed to the establishment of the specific effect setting condition, and the specific effect may be performed as a privilege only on the gaming machine. In addition, the specific effect may be performed in all the gaming machines that have received the external notification information including the specific effect information.

[Internal event notification start processing]
FIG. 75 shows an internal event notification start process (step B503) in the 1st main process shown in FIG. In this internal event notification start process, first, it is checked whether an event occurrence notification command is received from the game control device 100 (step B541). Event occurrence notification commands include security-related commands such as power-on command (when RAM is cleared), power failure recovery command (when power failure is recovered), illegal winning occurrence command, front frame (glass frame) release notification command, inner frame (front) Frame) An opening notification command, a vibration fraud notification command, a magnet fraud notification command, an error-related command such as a lower pan overflow notification command, a payout waiting ball shortage notification command, and a fanfare command that is a jackpot command.

  If these event occurrence notification commands have not been received (step B542; No), it is checked whether a mode change (power state change) has occurred (step B549). When the event occurrence notification command is received (step B542; Yes), it is determined whether the received event occurrence notification command is a big hit command (step B543).

  If the received event occurrence notification command is not a jackpot command (step B543; No), an error / security notification start process (step B548) is performed to check whether a mode change (power state change) has occurred ( Step B549). In the error / security-related notification start processing (step B548), processing for notifying the occurrence of abnormality by outputting sound, displaying the screen, lighting the lamp, etc. in the game machine, and external notification information including abnormality occurrence information is set. To notify other gaming machines of the occurrence of an abnormality in the own gaming machine.

  If the received event occurrence notification command is a jackpot command (step B543; Yes), the jackpot notification (sound of the game machine, screen, lamp lighting) is set (step B544), and the number of jackpots is updated by +1. (Step B545). Then, a display mode corresponding to the number of jackpots is set (step B546), external notification information including display mode information is set in the external communication buffer (step B547), and a mode change (a change in power state) has occurred. Is checked (step B549).

  The external information set here is transmitted to another gaming machine via the wireless communication circuit 350, and the other gaming machine uses the external notification information as an event notification to notify the occurrence of abnormality or notification of occurrence of a big hit (for example, a big hit Display of the character associated with the gaming machine in which the occurrence occurred. That is, event information transmission that can transmit event information indicating the occurrence of the event to other gaming machines via the information communication means (wireless communication circuit 350) based on the event control device 300 detecting the occurrence of the event. Make a means.

  Thereafter, as a result of checking whether or not a mode change (power state change) has occurred, if the mode change has not occurred (step B550; No), the internal event notification start process is terminated. When a mode change occurs (step B550; Yes), external notification information including mode change information is set in the external communication buffer (step B551).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the own gaming machine is set as the overall control gaming machine (step B552). If the own gaming machine is not set as the overall control gaming machine (step B552; No), the internal event notification start processing is performed. Exit. If the game machine is set as the overall control game machine (step B552; Yes), the game machine mode information in the list is changed (step B553), and the internal event notification start process ends. Thereby, when the power state is changed, if the game machine is the overall control game machine, the list managed by the game machine is updated. When the game machine is a dependent control game machine, the list is changed in the overall control game machine by transmitting external notification information.

[Subordinate control machine processing]
FIG. 76 shows the subordinate control gaming machine process (step B502) in the first main process shown in FIG. In this dependent control gaming machine process, first, it is determined whether the setting of the MASTER (parent-child) setting switch is set to the dependent control gaming machine (step B561), and when it is not set to the dependent control gaming machine (step B561; No) ends the dependent control gaming machine process. If the subordinate control gaming machine is set (step B561; Yes), it is determined whether the gaming machine set as the overall control gaming machine has received a response request for searching for a gaming machine of the same model as the own gaming machine. Determination is made (step B562).

  If a response request has not been received (step B562; No), it is determined whether an effect setting request has been received (step B566). When a response request is received (step B562; Yes), it is checked whether the model is the same as the model information included in the response request information (step B563). If the model information is not the same as the model information included in the response request information (step B564; No), it is determined whether an effect setting request has been received (step B566). When the model information is the same as the model information included in the response request information (step B564; Yes), a request response (including the machine number) to the request source is set in the external communication buffer (step B565), and an effect setting request is made. It is determined whether it has been received (step B566). The request response includes information on the machine number of the game machine, information on the current power state, information on the number of grants, change information such as the power state and the number of grants. In addition, information such as the amount of power consumption and the number of power saving points may be included.

  In the determination of whether or not an effect setting request has been received (step B566), the gaming machine set as the overall control gaming machine gives a predetermined effect to the subordinate control gaming machine (for example, a notification effect of occurrence of a big hit or a notification effect of occurrence of an abnormality). It is determined whether or not an effect setting request for instructing to execute is received. If this effect setting request has not been received (step B566; No), it is determined whether specific effect information has been received (step B571). If an effect setting request is received (step B566; Yes), it is checked whether the model information is the same as the model information included in the effect setting request (step B567).

  If the model information is not the same as the model information included in the effect setting request (step B568; No), it is determined whether the specific effect information has been received (step B571). If the model information is the same as the model information included in the effect setting request (step B568; Yes), the effect information corresponding to the effect setting request is specified from the effect setting table (step B569). Then, the specified effect information is set as display information (step B570), and it is determined whether the specified effect information has been received (step B571).

  In the determination of whether or not the specific effect information has been received (step B571), the number of gaming machines set in the overall control gaming machine in the power saving state becomes a predetermined number compared to the subordinate gaming machines. It is determined whether or not the specific effect information instructing to execute the specific effect that is a special benefit is received. If this specific effect information has not been received (step B571; No), the dependent control gaming machine process is terminated. Moreover, when specific production | generation information is received (step B571; Yes), it is checked whether it becomes the object which sets specific production | generation information (step B572).

  The gaming machine that is the target for setting the specific performance information is a gaming machine that has contributed to the establishment of the specific performance setting condition, which is a privilege granting condition. If it is not the setting target (step B573; No), the dependent control gaming machine The process ends. If it is a setting target (step B573; Yes), the specific effect information is set as effect control information (step B574), and the dependent control gaming machine process is terminated.

  FIG. 77 shows an example where a specific effect is performed. Here, the specific effect setting condition for executing the specific effect is satisfied when a predetermined number of gaming machines are in the forced eco mode among gaming machines belonging to the same group that are of the same model and transmit / receive external communication information to / from each other. It is said.

  As shown in FIG. 77, among the gaming machines A to D that are the same model and belong to the same group that transmits / receives external communication information to / from each other, the normal mode is set for the gaming machine A, and the forced eco mode is set for the gaming machines B to D. Is set. In the point display area 41a and the point display unit 81, the process until the specific effect setting condition is satisfied is shown. In FIG. 77 (a), the condition is achieved if the remaining one is in the forced eco mode. It shows that Then, as shown in FIG. 77 (b), when the forced eco mode is set in the gaming machine A, the specific effect setting condition is satisfied, and that effect is displayed in the point display area 41a and the point display unit 81. Further, when the specific effect condition is satisfied, the specific effect (premier effect) can be executed, and the specific effect is started at a predetermined timing.

  In this way, by granting a privilege to gaming machines belonging to the group based on the power state in the same group, the benefit can be obtained on the own gaming machine by reducing the power consumption in other gaming machines. It becomes an unprecedented privilege grant form of being granted, and the interest of the game is improved, and a new game can be given.

  In addition, using the communication between the gaming machines as described above, for example, the overall control gaming machine issues an instruction to set the power saving state to the subordinate control gaming machine in which the power saving state is not set. You may do it. In the subordinate control gaming machine that has received this instruction, a character that prompts the player to set the power saving state is displayed, or processing for forcibly changing the setting to the power saving state is performed. However, forcibly changing the setting may not be performed on a gaming machine in a special gaming state or a gaming machine in a specific reach.

  In addition, information regarding the power state can be transmitted and received between each gaming machine and a management device (hall computer) that manages a plurality of gaming machines in an integrated manner, and the management device grasps the power state of the gaming machine and consumes power. It may be possible to grasp the amount. Then, for example, when the amount of power consumption reduction in the entire game store is set, and the amount of power consumption reduced by the management device reaches the set value, a privilege is given to each gaming machine in the game store. You may make it indicate. In addition, the number of gaming machines that can be played in the normal mode may be limited by the management device for the entire gaming store or for each gaming island or group.

  As described above, the information communication means (effect control device 300) is provided that enables communication of information regarding the power state between the own gaming machine and the management device that manages the other gaming machines or the plurality of gaming machines in an integrated manner. The privilege granting unit (production control device 300) can grant a predetermined privilege to the player based on the information regarding the power state received by the information communication unit.

  The gaming machine 10 as described above is a gaming machine having an electrical device (display device 41, movable accessory 46, LED, etc.) used for the game, and the power state during the game is determined by the consumption of the electrical device. Power control means (production control device) that performs control in any one of a normal power state in which the amount of power is not reduced and a power saving state in which the power consumption of the electrical device is reduced more than the normal power state 300), a normal power state, and a power saving state, a selection means (production control device 300) that can select any one of the power states, and a privilege provision means (production control that can give a predetermined privilege to the player) Device 300), and the privilege granting means can grant the player a predetermined privilege based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied in the power saving state selected by the selection means.

Here, the “electrical device” is a device that requires electric power, such as a device for controlling a game provided in a gaming machine or a device for performing an effect related to a game. It is an LED / lamp, a display device, a movable accessory, and a control device for controlling them.
Further, the selection means may be able to select the power state by an operation of a player or a store clerk of the game store, or may be able to select the power state by satisfying a certain condition in the game.

  Therefore, since a predetermined privilege can be given to the player based on the predetermined condition being satisfied in the power saving state, the amount of power consumption can be reduced and the interest in environmental problems can be increased. Moreover, it becomes an unprecedented privilege provision form, the interest of a game improves, and it can give a new game property.

  The power saving state is different from the forced power saving state in which the power consumption amount of the electrical device is always reduced to the maximum, and the reduction amount of the power consumption amount of the electrical device based on the establishment of the specific condition. And an automatic power saving state in which one of a plurality of stages is set. Therefore, the power consumption reduction mode can be selected according to the player's intention.

  Also, a special game advantageous to the player is executed when a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner is executed based on the establishment of the start condition and the result of the variable display game is a predetermined special result. The state is generated, and the specific condition is that the variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times set in advance.

  Therefore, since the game shifts to a mode in which the amount of power consumption is different by continuing the game, it is possible to prevent the operation rate from being lowered while changing the game and realizing power saving. In particular, it is possible to realize further power savings by shifting to a mode in which the amount of power consumption is low step by step every time a predetermined number of times is executed.

  Also, a special game advantageous to the player is executed when a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner is executed based on the establishment of the start condition and the result of the variable display game is a predetermined special result. When the special gaming state occurs in the power saving state, the privilege granting means (production control device 300) can grant a predetermined privilege in the generated special gaming state.

  Therefore, since a privilege can be obtained in the power saving state, it becomes a motivation to select the power saving state, and the power consumption can be effectively reduced. Moreover, it becomes an unprecedented privilege provision form, the interest of a game improves, and it can give a new game property.

  Moreover, the privilege provision means (production control device 300) can execute a specific production for granting a predetermined privilege in the special gaming state.

  Therefore, it becomes a motivation to select the power saving state, and the power consumption can be effectively reduced. In addition, it is possible to improve the interest during the special game state.

  Also, a special game advantageous to the player is executed when a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner is executed based on the establishment of the start condition and the result of the variable display game is a predetermined special result. A start condition is established based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area (start winning prize port 36, normal variation winning device 37), and a variable display game is executed by extracting a predetermined random number. A start winning storage means (game control device 100) that stores a predetermined number as an upper limit as a start memory that is a right, and a random display stored as a start memory in the start winning storage means is used to execute a variable display game based on the start memory. Pre-determining means (game control device 100) for determining before starting, and the power control means (production control device 300) is such that the result of pre-determination by the pre-determining means is a predetermined result The case, and the power state of the gaming machine to switch to the power saving state.

  Here, the case where a predetermined result is obtained is a case where a special result is obtained or a case where a predetermined variation pattern is obtained.

  Therefore, it is possible to make an impression that the variable display game has a predetermined result in the power saving state and to motivate to actively select the power saving state, so that the power consumption can be effectively reduced.

  Also provided with information communication means (production control device 300) that enables communication of information regarding the power state between the own gaming machine and a management device that manages other gaming machines or a plurality of gaming machines in an integrated manner. The means (production control device 300) can give a predetermined privilege to the player based on the information regarding the power state received by the information communication means.

  Here, the information regarding the power state includes the number of gaming machines in the power saving state among the gaming machines belonging to the same group, a reduction amount of power consumption, and the like.

  Therefore, by reducing the amount of power consumed by other gaming machines, a bonus granting form in which a bonus is given by the player's own gaming machine becomes an unprecedented bonus granting form, and the interest of the game is improved and new gaming characteristics can be provided.

  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. It can also be applied to slot machines. In addition, the configurations of the above-described embodiments and modifications of the embodiments can be applied in appropriate combination.

  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 36 start prize opening (start prize area)
37 Ordinary variable prize device (start prize area)
41 Display device (variable display device, electrical device)
46 Movable accessory (electrical device)
100 game control device (start prize storage means, prior determination means)
300 Production control device (power control means, selection means, privilege grant means, information communication means)

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine equipped with a display device capable of displaying effects related to games,
Game control means for overall control of the game;
Production control means capable of performing production control based on a control command from the game control means;
Operating means operable from the outside,
The game control means includes
A special game state that is advantageous to the player when a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner is executed based on the establishment of the start condition, and the result of the variable display game is a predetermined special result. Is generated,
The production control means includes
A luminance setting means capable of changing and setting the luminance of the display device during a game based on an operation of the operation means when a game is not being performed in the gaming machine;
Based on a predetermined condition, the power state of the gaming machine in the gaming, first power state to the first state or a second and a second state with a reduced power consumption than the state first a power control unit which can control either two power states,
With
In accordance with the power state controlled by the power control means, the brightness of the display device is set,
The effect control means displays a predetermined display on the display device when the power control means switches the power state,
The predetermined condition includes a predetermined operation on the operation means for changing the luminance of the display device by the luminance setting means, and occurrence of the special gaming state in a game for a predetermined time. .