JP5981721B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention executes a variable display game that displays an identification symbol in a variable manner based on the establishment of a start condition, and generates a special game state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display game is a special result. It relates to a gaming machine to be made.

  Conventionally, it is configured such that a special gaming state advantageous to a player is generated when a result mode of a variable display game for variably displaying an identification symbol becomes a predetermined special result mode (when it becomes a big hit). Known gaming machines are known. In such a gaming machine, various effects are performed in relation to the variable display game, and the progress of the variable display game is increased.

Also, in recent years, there is a production button that can be operated by the player, and when the player operates the production button during the button operation period (for example, 2 seconds), the big hit reliability, the high probability expectation, etc. are notified. There is something that controls to be able to participate in the switching of the game effect to be performed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
Conventionally, in such a gaming machine, an operation effective notification is given to notify that the effect button operation is effective during the operation effective period by turning on a built-in lamp or displaying a button mark on a display device. Is common.

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However, if the operation effective notification is performed only during the operation effective period, the player only operates the effect button in accordance with the operation effective notification, and the operation of the effect button may become monotonous .
The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof to be able to increase the interest of Yu technique's.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention described in claim 1
A special game state control means for starting a game based on establishment of a start condition and generating a special game state advantageous to the player when a predetermined special result is derived as a result of the game;
Auxiliary production control means for executing and controlling auxiliary production related to the derivation of the special result;
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
In a gaming machine comprising
The auxiliary effect control means includes:
Operation determining means for determining that the operation of the operating means has been executed;
Operation effective period control means for controlling the operation effective period of the operation means;
Auxiliary effect changing means for executing change control for changing the mode of the auxiliary effect based on the operation of the operation means being executed during the operation valid period;
An operation notification means for executing an operation notification for prompting an operation of the operation means by a specific display;
With
The operation notification means includes
Operation notification start means for starting display of the specific display in response to the start of the operation valid period;
Before SL has an operation notification prestart means capable of displaying a pre-specified display before Viewing the start of a particular display,
Wherein the operation before the start of the validity period the pre specific display and the specific display after the start of the operation lifetime are substantially the same shape,
The specific display is configured integrally with an operation means notification display corresponding to the operation means and an operation effective period display corresponding to the operation effective period .

Here, the “special game state” means a big hit or a probable change state for a pachinko machine, and a bonus state for a slot machine. The “auxiliary effect” includes, in addition to the effect display performed on the display device, lighting of a decoration lamp provided on the frame of the gaming machine and the operation of the accessory device. The “operation notification” includes a display of a mark such as a button on the display screen of the display device or a message prompting button operation by sound from a speaker, and may include notification of an operation effective period.
According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the auxiliary effect is changed by operating the effect button as the operation means, the actual operation valid period start timing and the operation notification start timing are made different from each other. Even if the player operates the effect button in response to the operation notification, the auxiliary effect may not change, which can attract the player's interest in the operation of the effect button and enhance the interest of the effect. it can.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
Before SL auxiliary effect change means, in the case where the display of the specific display is started by the operation notification start means, in the case where the display of the pre specific display is started by the operation informing prestart means, said auxiliary effect The change control by the changing means is different.
Here, “changing the change control” includes causing another effect (related to the original notice) to appear in the same system as the effect that should have been displayed. Further, in the case of “changing the change control”, it may be notified so that the player can know it.
According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the actual operation effective period start timing and the operation notification start timing are made different, the change of the mode of the auxiliary effect at the time of operating the effect button is different by the auxiliary effect changing means. Thus, the player's willingness to operate can be increased.

According to the present invention, there is an effect that it is possible to enhance the interest of Yu technique's.

1 is a perspective view showing an example of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the structural example of the game board of the game machine of embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system and game control apparatus which are provided in the back surface of the game machine of embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the presentation control apparatus of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of the specific procedure of a main process among the game control performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of embodiment. FIG. 6 is a continuation of the flowchart of FIG. 5 and showing the latter half of the specific procedure of the main process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific procedure of a timer interruption process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure game process performed during the timer interruption process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the start port switch monitoring process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure start port switch common process performed during the start port switch monitoring process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure holding | maintenance information determination process performed during the special figure start port switch common process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of 1st main process among the presentation control performed by the presentation control apparatus of embodiment. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of a 1st scene control process executed during the 1st main process of FIG. 12. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the prefetch command reception process performed in the 1st scene control process of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the type of prefetch notice, and the prefetch notice allocation table for out-of-use and jackpot. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the process during a change performed during the 1st scene control process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the fluctuation pattern information setting process in the process in fluctuation of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the operation alerting | reporting setting process in the fluctuation pattern information setting process of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the operation alerting | reporting time selection table referred in the operation alerting | reporting setting process of FIG. It is a timing chart which shows the operation notification timing in the case of normal, the operation notification timing in the case of advance start, and the operation notification timing in the case of advance end. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the operation alerting | reporting aspect setting process in the operation alerting | reporting setting process of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the operation alerting | reporting time selection table referred in the operation alerting | reporting aspect setting process of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the operation alerting | reporting aspect, remaining period alerting | reporting aspect, and composite alerting | reporting aspect which are listed in the selection table of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the production button related process in the process in process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the operation alerting | reporting start process in the production button relevant process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the operation notification prior start process in the production button related process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the effect mode change process in the effect button related process shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal change and specific change which are set by the production | presentation aspect change process of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the presentation button in the 1st modification of the said embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the timing of operation effective advance information and operation effective advance end in the game machine to which the 1st modification is applied. (A) is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of an operation notification pre-start process executed during the effect button related process shown in FIG. 24 in the gaming machine to which the second modification is applied, and (B) selects a notification mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the operation alerting | reporting time selection table used in the case. It is a time chart which shows the execution timing at the time of selecting "delay start & advance end" in the 2nd modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example and action state of an effect button in a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the operation alerting | reporting setting process in a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the production | presentation aspect change process in a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a customer waiting process in the game machine to which 2nd Embodiment is applied. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the automatic operation setting process 1 in the customer waiting process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the process during a change in the game machine to which 2nd Embodiment is applied. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the other automatic operation setting process (automatic operation setting process 2) in the game machine to which 2nd Embodiment is applied. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of an effect button related process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the automatic operation determination process of the production button related process of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the automatic operation pattern set by the automatic operation setting process in the game machine to which 2nd Embodiment is applied. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the operation timing of the production | presentation button by the player in the variable display game accompanied by production | presentation button operation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the operation timing of the production | presentation button by the player in the variable display game accompanied by production | presentation button operation. It is a front view which shows the structural example of the pachislot game machine as a suitable game machine by applying 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of the pachislot machine to which 3rd Embodiment of this invention is applied. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the symbol attached to the surface of the three reels of a pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the game control process performed by the game control apparatus of the pachislot game machine to which 3rd Embodiment is applied. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the timer interruption process performed by the game control apparatus of the pachislot game machine to which 3rd Embodiment is applied. It is a timing chart which shows the mode of progress of the game in the pachislot machine to which a 3rd embodiment is applied. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the sub main process performed by the production | presentation control apparatus of the pachislot game machine to which 3rd Embodiment is applied. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the timer interruption process performed by the presentation control apparatus of the pachislot game machine to which 3rd Embodiment is applied. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the effect control process performed by the effect control apparatus of the pachislot machine to which 3rd Embodiment is applied. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation timing of the production | presentation button used as the starting conditions of the normal production performed by the production control apparatus of 3rd Embodiment, and a special production, and the production example. It is a time chart which shows the example of the operation timing of the production | presentation button used as the start conditions of the normal production performed by the production control apparatus of 3rd Embodiment, and a special production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation timing of the production | presentation button used as the start conditions of special production, and the example of production in the game performed in the state where the big bonus is won internally. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the time chart which shows the example of the operation timing of the production | presentation button used as the start conditions of special production in the game performed in the state which has won the big bonus internally. It is a time chart which shows the example of the operation timing of the production | generation button used as the start conditions of the special production in the modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the suitable game system to which 4th Embodiment is applied. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the timer interruption process performed by the presentation control apparatus in the modification of 4th Embodiment. 61 is a time chart showing an example of an effect tendency analyzed by an effect progress analysis process executed during the timer interruption process of FIG. 60. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of an effect progress analysis process. FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing an exemplary procedure of an identification code display process executed during the timer interrupt process of FIG. 60. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the automatic operation setting process 1 performed by the production | presentation control apparatus of the game machine which comprises a suitable game system by applying 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow from the game end in a pachislot gaming machine to the game start in a pachinko gaming machine in the gaming system to which the fourth embodiment is applied.

DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to a main body frame (outer frame) 11 via a hinge 13 so as to be openable and closable. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame 15 having a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (inner frame) 12.

Further, an illuminating device (moving light) 16 having a built-in lamp and motor and a lamp (LED) 17 for paying out abnormality notification are provided in the upper part of the glass frame 15. Further, on the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decoration device 18 with a built-in lamp and the like for emitting light for decoration and production, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a for emitting sound (for example, sound effects). Yes. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is also provided below the front frame 12.
In addition, at the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launcher, and game balls paid out from a ball payout device provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 flow out. There are provided a dish tray outlet 22, a lower dish 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state in which the upper dish 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of a ball striking device, and the like. In addition, an input operation unit 25 including an effect button 25a and a select button 25b with an operation switch for receiving an operation input from a player is provided on the upper edge of the upper plate 21. Further, on the right side of the upper surface of the upper plate 21, a ball removal operation unit 26 for moving a game ball in the upper plate to the lower plate 23 is provided.

  In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the operation dial 24, the hitting ball launching device launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area on the front surface of the game board 30. In addition, when the player operates the input operation unit 25, the player performs a log-in operation at the start of the game, acquires a log-out operation at the end of the game, and displays a variable display game (decoration) executed on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). In the special figure variation display game), it is possible to perform effects and the like with the intervention of the player's operation.

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 board of this embodiment, a center case 40 provided with a display device 41 is disposed substantially at the center of the game area 32. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41 and is formed to protrude forward from the display surface of the display device 41.

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

Furthermore, in this embodiment, a normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided on the right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32. 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.
A start winning opening 36 is provided below the center case 40 to give a start condition for the special figure variation display game, and a game ball easily flows into the upper portion by opening a reverse “C” shape at the top. An ordinary variable winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting into a state and having a second start winning port is disposed inside.

The pair of opening / closing 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 variable winning device 38 has an attacker-type opening / closing door that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side. The winning opening is closed (blocked state unfavorable for the player) to the open state (state advantageous to the player).
That is, the special variable prize winning device 38 includes, for example, a big prize opening opened and closed by an open / close door driven by a big prize opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. Is converted from a closed state to an open state, thereby facilitating the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player.

In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is disposed inside the special winning opening (winning area).
Below the special variable winning device 38, there is provided an out port 39 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port.
Also, outside the game area 32 (for example, at the bottom of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game that form the special figure fluctuation display game, and the winning for the normal figure start gate 34 are awarded. A collective display device 50 is provided for executing a universal map display game with a trigger at one location.

  The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display section (special figure 1 display) 51 and a second special figure fluctuation display game for the first special figure fluctuation display game, which are configured by a 7-segment display or the like. The second special figure fluctuation display section (special figure 2 display) 52, a fluctuation display section for a normal figure fluctuation display game constituted by LED lamps, and a memory display section for informing the start memory number of each fluctuation display game The LED display part 53 which has. Also, the LED display 53 of the collective display device 50 is lit when a big hit occurs, and is turned on when the short game state is displayed. A second game state display unit (second game state display unit) for notifying the occurrence of a state, and an error display unit (third game state) for displaying an error in which the jackpot probability state is in a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. A status display), and a round display section for displaying the number of rounds at the time of big hit (the number of times of opening and closing of the special variable winning device 38).

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, a number such as “3” or “7”) in a lighting state.
Thus, since the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 for executing the special figure variation display game are provided separately from the display device 41, the display apparatus 41 has a variation display game for the gaming machine. Even if an effect linked to an effect of another gaming machine is performed instead of an effect relating to the game machine, the original variation display game of the gaming machine can be executed properly.

The normal display on the LED display unit 53 blinks the lamp during the change and displays that the change is in progress. When the game result is “out of”, for example, the lamp is turned off, and when the game result is “hit”, the lamp is turned on to display the game result.
The special figure 1 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 of the LED display unit 53 displays the start memory number (= holding number) of the second start prize opening (ordinary variable prize device 37) as the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52. 1 Displayed in the same way as the hold indicator.
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, the third gaming state indicator turns off the lamp when the jackpot probability state is low when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and the jackpot probability state is high when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. In this case, the lamp is turned on.
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 (2 rounds or 15 rounds) when the big hit occurs. Note that the round display unit may be a seven-segment display.

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

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 start prizes is displayed on the memory display part for notifying the start prize number of the LED display unit 53 of the collective display device 50.

In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining the hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (specific result) is derived by hitting the common map change display game.
By providing the normal start gate 34 on the right side of the game area 32, when the game ball is launched to the right side of the game area 32 aiming at the general start gate 34, it becomes difficult to win the special variable winning apparatus 38, and the special variable winning apparatus When a game ball is launched to the left side of the game area 32 aiming at 38, a game board that does not win the usual start gate 34 can be realized.
The universal map display game is executed by a variable display unit (general map display) of the LED display unit 53 provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (normal diagrams, normal symbols) in the lit state, and indicating a shift in the unlit state, and the normal identification information is displayed by blinking this LED. Fluctuation display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result.

Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game is a specific result, the pair of movable members 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes a state. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases.
When the common random number value extracted at the time of detecting passage to the general figure start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the normal figure display of the LED display unit 53 stops in the winning state and enters the winning state. At this time, the normal variation winning device 37 is in a state in which the movable member 37b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3). It is converted and the winning of the game ball is allowed.

The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected as the start winning ball of the first special figure variable display game, is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), and is awarded to the normal variable winning device 37. The played game balls are detected as start winning balls for the second special figure variation display game, and stored with a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) as a limit.
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 chart start memory is displayed on the memory display section for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50 and also displayed on the display device 41 of the center case 40.

The game control device 100 is configured to display a special figure 1 display or a special figure 2 display (variation) provided in the collective display device 50 based on a winning at the start winning opening 36 or the normal variation winning award device 37, or their start memory. The first or second special figure variation display game is played on the display device.
The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game for displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game on the display device 41 is executed. ing.
As a result of the special figure variation display game, when the display form of the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display becomes a special result form, it becomes a big hit and a special game state (so-called big hit state). Become. Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 41 is also a special result mode.

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

The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display is performed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special map variable display game and the second special map variable display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously.
Further, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, when there is a start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the special figure fluctuation display game can be executed, the second special figure fluctuation display game is 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. For the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame or the like of the gaming machine 10 or the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) or the like, a micro switch having a mechanical contact may be used. it can.

FIG. 3 shows a configuration example of a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) for comprehensively controlling games, and a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer) 111 is provided. The CPU unit 110 includes an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, and a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130.
The CPU 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 apparatus 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 it drops to, for example, 17V or less, 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 game microcomputer 111 constitutes a game control means for comprehensively controlling the game. Specifically, 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 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. Further, the fluctuation pattern table includes a loss fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a big hit fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is per 15R or 2R, 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 productions, and the possibility that a special result mode is derived (different reliability) includes normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, special 3 reach, Premier reach etc. are set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <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, when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of date), it may be included in the variable display mode. 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 without a game), 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 stores a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) and a special figure routine process (step A9) in a special figure game process (see FIG. 8) described later. Any one variation pattern table is acquired from the inside. 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.

  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 signal from the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 provided on the front frame of the gaming machine 10 and the start winning opening 36 converted by the proximity I / F 121. Start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, gate switch 34a, general winning port switches 35a to 35n, and signals from the count switch 38a and the microcomputer for gaming via the data bus 140 A second input port 122 for supplying to 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 includes signals from the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10 and the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) and the payout control. A first status signal indicating a payout abnormality from the 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. An 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 the 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 so that no signal can be input to the game control device 100 from the side of the effect control device 300, that is, in order to guarantee 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 bi-directional 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 of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in the case of a general 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 as effect control means will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311, a video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 that performs video control exclusively under the control of the 1stCPU 311, and the display device 41 according to commands and data from the 2ndCPU 312. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 313 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display, a sound source LSI 314 that controls output of sound to reproduce various melody and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b, and a current time A real-time clock circuit 316 that counts the time. The real-time clock circuit 316 includes a built-in power source such as a battery, and is configured to continue the time measuring operation even while the power is shut off.

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, video data, and command lists, and the sound source LSI 314 stores compressed audio data, sequences necessary for phrase reproduction processing, command sequences for simple access, and the like. A ROM 324 is connected.
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. The RAMs 311a and 312a that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are provided inside each chip, but may be provided outside the chip.

  Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the sound source LSI 314 are serially connected. 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 ultrahigh-speed VRAM (video RAM) 305 used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 323, and a drawing circuit for drawing image data. 306, a display circuit 308 for generating a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method, and the like are provided. The VDP 313 will be described in detail later.

  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 lamp provided on the front frame 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 the effect control command transmitted from the game control device 100. A variation start command, a customer waiting demonstration 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.
In the present embodiment, the effect control command is composed of 16 bits, and the 16-bit effect control command is transmitted as the 8-bit data bus and the strobe signal SSBT. ) And the latter half command (ACTION), the strobe signal SSBT is transmitted by rising twice, and the receiving side takes in the command in synchronization with the rising edge of the SSB.

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

  Further, the effect control device 300 includes a switch built in the effect button 25a and the select button 25b of the input operation unit 25 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine and operable by the player, A switch input circuit 336 that detects an on / off state of an effect motor switch that detects an initial position of the motor and inputs a detection signal to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311, and an upper speaker 19 a provided on the front frame is driven. An amplifier circuit 337a including an audio power amplifier and the like, and an amplifier circuit 337b for driving the lower speaker 19b provided on the front frame are provided.

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

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

Next, rough game control performed in the game control device 100 and the effect control device 300 will be described.
The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts the 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 reads the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in, and a process for determining whether or not the normal-game fluctuation display game is hit is performed. Then, in the LED display unit 53, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time, a process for displaying a general symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of the normal figure fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the LED display unit 53, the general electric solenoid 37c is operated, and the opening / closing members 37b and 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 are kept for a predetermined time. The opening control is performed as described above (for example, for 0.3 seconds).

In the present embodiment, when the result of the normal fluctuation display game is out of order, control is performed to display the outage result mode on the LED display unit 53.
The start winning (starting memory) is stored in the RAM 111C based on the input of the game ball detection signal from the start opening 1 switch 36a provided in the starting winning opening 36, and the first special figure variation display is based on the start storage. A game jackpot determination random number value is extracted and compared with a 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. Therefore, the RAM 111C functions as a start winning storage unit.

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 a determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is hit is performed.
Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs control information (production control command) including the determination results of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game to the presentation 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 of the collective display device 50, a process for displaying a special figure variation display game to stop display is performed.

On the other hand, the effect control device 300 performs a process of displaying a decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game on the display device 41 based on a control signal from the game control apparatus 100. In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed.
Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 and generates a special game state when the result of the special figure variation display game is successful. To perform the process. In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A, for example, performs control to open the open / close door 38c of the special variable prize device 38 by the special prize opening solenoid 38b so that the game balls can flow into the special prize opening. Do.

Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1 second) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening the grand prize opening until one is made is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this for 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 probability change state as a game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
This probability variation state is a state (high probability state) in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. In addition, the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, regardless of which one of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game results in a certain variation state. Both display games are in a probable state.

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

It should be noted that the execution time of the normal variation display game is set to the second variation display time (for example, 1 second), and the release mode of the normal variation winning device 37 is the second release time (for example, 1.7). Second), and the number of times of opening with respect to one hit result of the normal variation display game is the second number of times of opening (for example, 3 times), either one or both may be performed. May be. In the short-time operation state, control may be performed so that the probability of a hit result of the normal-variable display game is higher than that in the normal operation state.
As a result, the game ball can easily win the normal variation winning device 37, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started.
In addition, the time variation operation state of the probability variation state, the normal variation display game, and the normal variation prize winning device 37 can be generated independently, and both can be generated at the same time, or only one can be generated. Is possible.

Hereinafter, processing executed by the gaming microcomputer (gaming microcomputer) 111 of the gaming control apparatus 100 that executes gaming control as described above will be described. The control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes main processing shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 7 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec).
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. 5, an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) for setting a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs is first performed after an interrupt prohibition process (step S1). 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: RAM 111C) 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. 6, 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. 6 to perform initialization processing.
In step S17 of FIG. 6, 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. Therefore, this value is used as the initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  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 the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus is set (step 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 the value random number update process, when performing the initial value random number update process in the main process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

  If 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.

Next, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
The timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A.
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 (step 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.

Next, details of the special game process (step S58) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described with reference to FIG.
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. 8, in the special figure game process, first, a start switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed.
In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and a special feature based on the winning is obtained. Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance.

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) to check whether or not the game process timer has expired (step A3), and the special figure game process timer has expired (step A4; If the determination is Yes), a special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to a process corresponding to the special figure game process number is set in the register (step A5), and the special figure game is used using the table. A process (step A6) of acquiring a branch destination address of the process corresponding to the process number is performed.

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 effects, and the special figure fluctuation processing A special figure routine process (step A9) for setting information necessary for the execution is performed.

If the game process number is “1” in step A8, the special figure changing process for setting the stop display time of the special figure and setting the information necessary for performing the special figure display process is performed. (Step A10) is performed.
Furthermore, if the game processing number is “2” in step A8, if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, a fanfare command setting corresponding to the type of big hit (2R big hit or 15R big hit) Special chart display processing (step A11) for setting the fanfare time according to the big winning opening opening pattern of each jackpot (2R jackpot or 15R jackpot), setting information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing, etc. Do.

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

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

And after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step A16), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A17) which concerns on the special figure 1 indicator 51 is performed. Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A18), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A19) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; No), the process proceeds to step A16, and the subsequent processes are performed.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the game control device 100 functions as a variable display game execution unit and a special game state control unit.

Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) in the above-described special figure game process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the start port 1 (step A111), the special 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 A118.

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. (Step A113) When it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is operating (Step A114: Yes), the start port switch monitoring process is exited. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A114 that the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (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 A115). Processing for determining whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud occurrence determination (step A116) is performed.
The normal variation winning device 37 cannot win a game ball in the closed state, and can win a game ball only in the open state. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, it is a case where some abnormality or fraud has occurred. When there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of illegal winnings thus counted is equal to or greater than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value).

If it is determined in step A116 that the number of fraudulent winnings is not equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (No), a table for setting information on hold by the start port 2 is prepared (step A117), and then a special start port switch common process (step A118) is performed and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.
If it is determined in step A116 that the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (Yes), steps A117 and A118 are skipped and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second start memory is not generated any more.

Next, details of the special-purpose start-port switch common processing (steps A112 and A118) in the above-described start-port switch monitoring processing will be described with reference to FIG.
In addition, this 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 and the start port 2 switch 37a.

  As shown in FIG. 10, 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, etc.). 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), after saving the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch (step A203), the big hit random number Is loaded (a big hit random number is extracted) (step A204).

Subsequently, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, information regarding the number of winnings for the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) is sent to the management device outside the gaming machine 10. On the other hand, the number of times output (start port signal output number) is loaded (step A205). Then, the loaded value is updated (+1), it is checked whether or not the output count overflows (step A206), and if it is determined that the output count does not overflow (step A207; No), the updated value is set to RWM. Is saved in the start port signal output frequency area (step A208), and the process proceeds to step A209. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A207 that the number of outputs does not overflow (step A207; Yes), the process proceeds to step A209.
Then, in step A209, 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 A209), and processing for determining whether or not the special figure holding number is less than the upper limit value (step A210) is performed.

If it is determined in step A210 that the number of special figure hold is less than the upper limit (step A210; Yes), a process for updating (+1) the number of special figure hold to be updated (for example, the special figure 1 hold number) ( After performing step A211), processing for calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the special figure reservation number (step A212) is performed.
Subsequently, 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) among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A213). ), Load the jackpot symbol random number of the start switch to be monitored (extract the jackpot symbol random number) (step A214), and prepare a decoration special symbol hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the number of special symbol hold (step) A215), command setting processing (step A216) is performed.

  The jackpot random number is saved in the RWM random number save area (step A217), and the corresponding jackpot symbol random number is saved in the RWM random number save area, and the jackpot symbol random number is saved in the register (step A218). . Next, the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number 1 is loaded (the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is extracted), the loaded value is saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (step A219), and then the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number 2 is loaded ( (Variable pattern random number 2 is extracted), the loaded value is saved in the random number save area of the RWM (step A220), and then the corresponding variable pattern random number 3 is loaded (variable pattern random number 3 is extracted) and the loaded value Is saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (step A221).

Here, the RWM (RAM 111C) can extract various random numbers based on the inflow of game balls into the start area of the start winning opening 36 and the normal variation winning apparatus 37, and can store the extracted various random numbers as start memory. A starting storage means is provided.
Subsequently, the jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the monitored start port switch saved in the register in step A218 is loaded, and the loaded value is prepared for use in the special figure hold information determination process (step A223) described later. (Step A222). Then, a special figure hold information determination process (step A223) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A210 that the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (step A210; No), it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch according to step A202 is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. (Step A224), if it is determined that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is (Step A225; Yes), a decoration special figure hold number command (overflow command) is prepared (Step A226), and command setting processing (Step A227) ) To complete the special figure start port switch common process.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A225 that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is not input (step A225; No), the special drawing start port switch common process is terminated.

Next, details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A223) in the above-described start port switch common process will be described with reference to FIG.
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. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the game control device 100 functions as a start memory pre-determination means.

As shown in FIG. 11, first, it is checked whether or not a condition for performing the pre-reading effect is satisfied (step A231). And if it determines with not satisfy | filling conditions (step A232; No), it will escape from the said special figure holding | maintenance information determination process without doing anything. On the other hand, if it is determined that the condition for executing the pre-reading effect is satisfied (step A232; Yes), a big hit determination process (step A233) is performed.
Then, it is determined whether or not the determination processing result is a big hit (step A234). If it is determined that the big hit is made (Yes), the big hit symbol corresponding to the starter switch to be monitored is determined in the next step A235. A process for setting a random number check table, checking a jackpot symbol random number, obtaining and setting a corresponding jackpot information table (step A236) is performed, and the process proceeds to step A238.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A234 that the big hit is not made (No), after performing the process of setting the loss information table (step A237), the process proceeds to step A238.
In step A238, symbol information is acquired from the set loss information table or jackpot information table, and the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for RWM work (step A239).
Subsequently, the start port winning effect symbol command to be monitored is acquired from the loss information table or the jackpot information table, and the starting port winning effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area of the RWM (step A240).

  Next, after preparing the start port winning flag of the start port switch to be monitored among the start port switches 33a or 34a (step A241), the special view information for setting the special figure information set for the start port to be monitored is set. Information setting processing (step A242) is performed. Then, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A243) for setting the latter half variation pattern among the variation modes in the special figure variation display game, the variation pattern setting process (step A) for setting the variation aspect of the special figure variation display game. A244) is performed.

Then, after calculating and preparing the start opening prize effect command (MODE) corresponding to the first variation number of the variation pattern (step A245), the value of the second half variation number is prepared as the start opening prize effect command (ACTION) (step A246). The command setting process (step A247) is performed. Subsequently, the start opening winning effect command command is loaded and prepared from the winning effect symbol command area (step A248), the command setting process (step A249) is performed, and the special figure holding information determination process is terminated.
Through the above processing, the result control information 300 corresponding to the start memory can be notified to the effect control device 300 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory, In particular, it is possible to notify the player of the result related information before the start timing of the special figure variation display game by changing the special figure holding symbol displayed on the display device 41. From the above description, it can be seen that the production control device 300 functions as a prior notice means in the present embodiment.

Next, the control executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 will be described.
The control process by the main control microcomputer 311 includes a 1st main process shown in FIG. 12 and a command reception interrupt process performed every predetermined time (for example, every 2 msec). In the first main process, the entire program is controlled.
As shown in FIG. 12, in the 1st main process, first, a process for prohibiting interruption (step B1) is performed, then a process for clearing the RAM to 0 (step B2) is performed, and an initialization process for the 1st CPU 311 (step B3). )I do.
Next, processing for setting an initial value in the RAM (step B4) is performed, and random number initialization processing (step B5) is performed. Thereafter, processing for starting various interrupt timers (step B6) is performed, and interrupts are permitted (step B7). Thereafter, the main control microcomputer 311 performs main loop processing steps B8 to B18.

In this main loop process, first, a process (step B8) for clearing the watch dog timer (WDT) is performed. Then, input processing (step B9) from the effect operation button SW25a is performed, and game control command analysis processing (step B10) is performed.
In this game control command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command related to a game transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 has been correctly received. If the command has been correctly received, a process for determining the command is performed. One command transmitted from the game control device 100 is composed of a pair of data of a first command (MODE) and a second command (ACTION).

Then, when the combination of the received first command (MODE) and the second command (ACTION) is not inconsistent (for example, when received in the order of MODE → ACTION), it is determined that the command is correctly received, and the first command (MODE) ) And the second command (ACTION) are inconsistent (for example, when received in the order of ACTION → ACTION or in the order of MODE → MODE → MODE), it is determined that the command reception is abnormal. .
Subsequently, after performing the test mode process (step B11), the 1st scene control process (step B12) for performing the process related to the special figure variation display game is performed. This 1st scene control process (step B12) will be described in detail later.

  Thereafter, a gaming machine error monitoring process (step B13) for monitoring the occurrence of errors such as opening of the front frame (inner frame) 12 and the glass frame 15, an effect command editing process (step B14) related to effects in the special figure variation display game, Sound control processing (step B15), which is processing related to audio output (speaker 19a, 19b driving processing), and decoration control processing (step B16), which is processing related to control of the frame decoration device 18 provided on the front frame, are performed. Then, a motor / SOL control process (step B17) related to the control of the board effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 for driving an accessory provided in the center case 40, a variation mode (variation pattern) of the decoration special figure variation display game, etc. The random number update process (step B18) for updating the random number for determining the details is performed, and the process returns to the process (step B8) for clearing the watchdog timer.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of a specific procedure of the 1st scene control process (step B13) 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 customer waiting) processing (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 a symbol stop command is received, symbol stop processing (step B72), which is processing for stopping the variation display of the identification information in the decorative special symbol variation display game and displaying the result mode, is performed. In the symbol stop process (step B72), the result stop display time in the special symbol variation display game is set.

  When a fanfare command is received, a fanfare process (step B73), which is a process 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 B74), which is a process related to a round game, is performed. When an interval command is received, an interval process (step B75) that is a process related to an interval between rounds is performed. When an ending command is received, an ending process (step B76), 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 B77) for performing a process based on a decoration special command including information relating to a stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game is performed, and a pending number command including information relating to increase / decrease in the start memory ( A hold number command reception process (step B78) is performed for performing processing based on the special figure 1 hold number command and the special figure 2 hold number command.
Further, a prefetch command (a start opening prize presentation command, a start opening prize presentation symbol command including a result of a prefetch process for determining the result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory in advance before the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game, etc. The prefetch command receiving process (step B79) for performing the process based on Thereafter, a probability information command reception process (step B80) is performed in which a process based on a probability information command (probability information command (low probability, high probability)) including information on the probability state is performed.

FIG. 14 shows an example of a specific procedure of the prefetch command reception process (step B79) in the 1st scene control process shown in FIG.
In this prefetch command reception process, first, it is confirmed whether or not there is a start memory waiting for reception of a prefetch command for predetermination (start port winning effect command and start port winning effect symbol command) (step B781). If it is determined that there is no corresponding start-up memory (step B782; No), the prefetch command receiving process is terminated without doing anything. If it is determined that there is a corresponding start memory (step B782; Yes), it is determined whether a prefetch command is received from the game control device 100 in the next step B783.

If it is determined that the prefetch command has not been received (step B783; No), the prefetch command reception process is exited. If it is determined that the prefetch command has been received (step B782; Yes), the content of the received predetermination command is saved in the corresponding start storage area in the next step B784.
Next, from the received start opening winning effect design command, the design information of the start memory, that is, the information for specifying the design of the start memory (holding design) to be displayed on the display device 41 is acquired (step B785). For example, as shown in FIG. 15 (A), the reserved symbol may be changed in the prefetch notice mode according to the expected degree of the result of the variable display game corresponding to the start memory.
Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the start memory is “big hit” (step B786). If it is determined that it is not “big hit” (step B786; Yes), the process proceeds to step B787, and the prefetch notice allocation table 1 (see FIG. 15B) is set.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step B786 that it is a “big hit” (step B786; Yes), the prefetch notice allocation table 2 (see FIG. 15C) is set in step B788.
When either the pre-reading notice allocation table 1 or 2 is set, the system information of the start memory reach is acquired from the received start opening winning effect command in step B289, and then set in step B787 or B788. From the table and the reach system information acquired in step B789, a “prefetch effect mode” is selected using a random number (step B790). Thereafter, as a hold display of the start memory to be read ahead, a setting (step B791) for displaying a hold symbol in the start memory display area corresponding to the “prefetch effect mode” selected in step B790 is performed, and the prefetch command receiving process is performed. finish.

Note that the pre-reading notice may be executed in a mode (holding pattern) different from the above during the probability change or the time reduction. Moreover, you may make it change the aspect of the effect performed in the display apparatus 41 instead of changing the prefetching notice aspect of a pending | holding symbol.
FIG. 15 shows an example of a prefetch notice mode and an example of a prefetch notice allocation table for outliers and jackpots. As shown in FIG. 15, the big-ahead prefetching notice allocation table 2 is set to have a higher probability of selecting a prefetching notice mode having a higher expectation than the prefetching notice pre-assignment table 1 for loss. Has been.

FIG. 16 shows an example of a specific procedure of the changing process (step B71) in the first scene control process shown in FIG.
In this changing process, first, it is determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B121). 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.
When there is this effect request flag (step B121; Yes), information related to the input such as the effect button 25a that can be operated by the player provided on the front frame or the like is cleared (step B122), and the accessory device The movable body request set process (step B123) related to the effect is performed. Next, a variation pattern information setting process (step B124) is performed for setting a variation pattern which is an effect mode of the decoration special figure variation display game based on the variation pattern information setting parameter. Then, after performing random number seed initialization processing (step B125), a scene sequence table corresponding to the variation pattern set in step B124 is set (step B126).

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.
Thereafter, a fluctuation number management process (step B127) for managing the number of times of setting the specific gaming state (the number of times the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state), and the fluctuation time setting process for setting the fluctuation time of the variable display game (step B127) Step B128) is performed, the effect request flag is cleared (Step B129), and the process during change is exited.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step B121 that there is no effect request flag (No), it is determined whether the value of the update timer is 0 (step B131). 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 it is determined in step B131 that the value of the update timer is 0 (Yes), the next scene data is set (step B132), and the process during the change is exited. On the other hand, if it is determined in step B131 that the value of the update timer is not 0 (No), the process proceeds to step B133 and the effect button related process is executed. The effect button related processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the process proceeds to step B134, where it is determined whether or not an operation notification pre-execution for notifying in advance that the operation of the effect button is valid. Exit from processing. If it is determined in step B134 that the operation notification is being executed in advance (Yes), it is determined whether or not an effect button has been operated (step B135). Here, when it is determined that there is no operation of the effect button (No), the process during the change is exited. On the other hand, if it is determined in step B135 that the production button has been operated (Yes), the process proceeds to the next step B136, the operation valid period pre-operation flag is set, and the process during change is exited. Although the operation of the effect button is not effective, some effect change may be generated or a privilege may be given.

Next, a specific procedure of the change pattern information setting process (step B124) in the changing process of FIG. 16 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 17, in the variation pattern information setting process, first, the received variation pattern is confirmed (step B241). Then, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit fluctuation, and if it is determined that the big hit fluctuation is not found (step B242; No), the process proceeds to step B243, and an effect pattern at the time of a deviation corresponding to the fluctuation pattern instructed by the command is set. Then, the process proceeds to step B246. The setting of the effect pattern includes setting of the effect by the accessory device in addition to the display effect by the display device 41.

Also, if it is determined in step B242 that it is a big hit fluctuation (Yes), the process proceeds to step B244, and after setting the big hit effect pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern instructed by the command, it is received as a stop symbol. A decoration stop symbol corresponding to the stop symbol command is set (step B245), and the process proceeds to step B246.
In step B246, it is confirmed whether or not an opportunity to operate the effect button is included in the set effect pattern. If it is determined that the operation opportunity of the effect button is included (step B247; Yes), the process proceeds to step B248, the operation effective period start timing corresponding to the set effect pattern is set, and the process proceeds to step B249. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation opportunity of the effect button is not included (step B247; No), step B248 is skipped and the process proceeds to step B249. In step B248, when there are a plurality of start timings in one production pattern, each is set.

In step B249, it is determined whether or not the change is a change of a prefetch notice target. If it is determined that the change is a prefetching notice target (step B249; Yes), the process proceeds to step B250, prefetch target change information (flag) is set, and the process proceeds to step B251. To do. On the other hand, if it is determined that the change is not the pre-reading notice target (step B249; No), the process skips step B248 and proceeds to step B251 to execute the operation notification setting process. The operation notification setting process will be described with reference to FIG.
After the execution of step B251, the variation start according to the set effect pattern is set (step B252), and the variation pattern information setting process is exited. Note that the prefetch target variation information (flag) set in step B250 is cleared at the end of variation (for example, during the symbol stop process in step B72 of FIG. 13).

FIG. 18 shows an example of a specific procedure of the operation notification setting process (step B251) in the variation pattern information setting process shown in FIG.
In the operation notification setting process, as shown in FIG. 18, first, it is confirmed whether or not the operation effective period is a variation that is set from the effect pattern (step B511). And when it determines with there being no operation effective period (step B512; No), it escapes from the said operation alerting | reporting setting process. If it is determined in step B512 that there is an operation effective period (Yes), the process proceeds to step B513 to check the operation effective period to be set (for example, immediately after the start of fluctuation, immediately after the start of reach, or during reach). Note that a plurality of operation effective periods to be set may be set, and the length may be changed for each effective period.

Subsequent to step B513, the prefetch variation target variation information set in step B250 is confirmed (step B514), and the process proceeds to step B515 to confirm the game result information of the variation to be started. Then, the process proceeds to step B516, and the execution time is selected at a selection ratio as shown in the operation notification time selection table of FIG. Then, in the next step B517, it is determined whether the operation is valid or whether the operation notification for prompting the operation starts before the effective period. Here, when it is determined that the start is in advance (step B517; Yes), the process proceeds to step B518, the operation notification prior execution flag is set corresponding to the operation valid period to be set, and then the process proceeds to step B519. To do.
If it is determined in step B517 that the start is not in advance (No), step B518 is skipped and the process proceeds to step B519. In Step B519, it is determined whether or not the operation notification ends before the effective period. Here, if it is determined that the process has been completed in advance (step B519; Yes), the process proceeds to step B520, and the operation notification prior end flag is set corresponding to the operation valid period to be set, and then the process proceeds to step B521. To do.

If it is determined in step B519 that the pre-end has not been completed (No), step B520 is skipped and the process proceeds to step B521. In step B521, an operation notification mode setting process for setting an operation notification mode is performed. The operation notification mode setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.
Then, it progresses to step B522 and it is confirmed whether the operation alerting | reporting execution time was set corresponding to all the operation effective periods set. And when it determines with not having been set (step B523; No), it returns to step B513 and repeats the said process B513-B522. If it is determined in step B523 that the setting has been made (Yes), the operation notification setting process is exited. When setting is repeated after returning from step B523 to step B513, that is, when setting for the second time and thereafter for one change, the setting is made for the first time so as not to lower the expectation for the change result. The setting may be performed in consideration of the timing information.

FIG. 19 shows an example of the operation notification time selection table referred to in step B516 of FIG. In the table of FIG. 19, the ratio at which the operation notification time is pre-start or pre-end differs depending on whether there is pre-read target change information and whether the game result (result of the change display game) is off.
As shown in FIG. 19, in this embodiment, the rate at which the advance start and the advance end are selected is set higher when the game result is a big hit than when the game result is lost. This makes it possible for the player to recognize that a player who has had a prior start or a prior end is likely to be a big hit, and can increase the degree of expectation for the prior start or the prior end. In addition, the rate at which pre-start and pre-end are selected is slightly higher when the pre-read target variation information is present than when there is no pre-read target variation information. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation for the big hit when the pre-reading target is changed and there is a prior start or prior end while making the player feel uncomfortable regarding the timing of the effective operation.

In the table of FIG. 19, “normal” refers to the case where the operation effective period T1 and the operation notification execution period T2 match as shown in FIG. 20A, and “preliminary start” refers to FIG. As shown in FIG. 20C, when the operation notification execution start timing t21 is earlier than the start timing t11 of the operation effective period T1, the “pre-end” is the start timing as shown in FIG. Although it corresponds, the operation notification execution end timing t32 is earlier than the operation effective period end timing t12.
In addition, “preliminary start” and “preliminary end” in the table of FIG. Further, although not shown in FIG. 19, a mode of starting in advance and ending in advance may be provided as described later. Moreover, you may provide the aspect which starts operation alerting | reporting after the operation effective period starts.

FIG. 21 shows an example of a specific procedure of the operation notification mode setting process (step B521) in the operation notification setting process shown in FIG. This operation notification mode setting process sets a display for notifying the period during which the operation of the effect button is valid on the display device 41.
In this operation notification mode setting process, as shown in FIG. 21, first, the game result information of the variable display game to be started is confirmed from the received command (step B531), and the confirmed game result information and random numbers are used. A notification mode is selected at a selection ratio as shown in the operation notification time selection table of FIG. 22 (step B532). Note that the notification mode may be determined with reference to prefetch target variation information, the type of reach, and the like.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the composite notification mode has been selected by the selection process in step B532 (step B533). Here, if it is determined that the combined notification mode has not been selected (step B533; No), the process proceeds to step B534, and after setting the selected operation notification mode, the remaining period corresponding to the selected operation notification mode A notification mode is set (step B535), and the operation notification mode setting process is exited.
If it is determined in step B533 that the combined notification mode has been selected (Yes), the process proceeds to step B536, the selected combined operation notification mode is set, and the operation notification mode setting process is exited.

FIG. 23 shows examples of the operation notification mode, remaining period notification mode, and combined notification mode listed in the selection table of FIG.
23A is an example of a combination of “operation notification mode 1” and “remaining period notification mode 1”, and FIG. 23B is a combination of “operation notification mode 2” and “remaining period notification mode 1”. FIG. 23C shows an example of a combination of “operation notification mode 2” and “remaining period notification mode 2”. FIG. 23D shows an example of “combination notification mode 1”, and FIG. 23E shows an example of “combination notification mode 2”.
23A and 23B are different in the pattern of the mark M1 representing the effect button. Moreover, in FIG. 23 (B) and FIG. 23 (C), the way of the indicator display M2 which shows progress of time is reverse. In “combined notification mode 1” in FIG. 23D, the mark M1 representing the effect button also serves as an indicator display. In “combined notification mode 2” in FIG. 23E, the size of the mark M1 representing the effect button is changed according to the remaining time, and the smaller the time, the smaller the remaining time.

FIG. 24 shows an example of a specific procedure of the effect button related process (step B133) in the changing process shown in FIG. This effect button-related process is a process for performing the above-described operation notification advance start and operation notification advance end operation notification and normal operation notification.
In the effect button-related processing, as shown in FIG. 24, first, a flag during the effective period set in the subsequent step B336 is checked to determine whether or not it is during the operation effective period (step B331). If it is determined that the operation effective period is not in effect (step B331; No), the process proceeds to step B332 to update (+1) the operation effective period timer for knowing the start timing of the operation effective period. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the operation valid period (step B333). And when it determines with it being the start timing of an operation effective period (step B333; Yes), it progresses to step B334, the kind of production to be performed from now is confirmed, and the operation effective period corresponding to the kind of production is selected. The operation valid period timer is set (step B335). Then, after setting the flag during the operation valid period (step B336), the operation notification start process (step B337) is executed to exit from the effect button related process.

If it is determined in step B333 that it is not the start timing of the operation valid period (step B333; No), the process proceeds to step B338, and whether or not there is an operation notification advance start flag set in step B518 in FIG. judge. And when it determines with there being an operation alerting advance start flag (step B338; Yes), it progresses to step B339 and it is determined whether it is an operation alerting advance start timing. Here, when it is determined that it is the operation notification advance start timing (step B339; Yes), the operation notification advance start process (step B340) is executed to exit from the effect button related process.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B338 that there is no operation notification advance start flag (No), or if it is determined in step B339 that the operation notification advance start timing is not reached (No), the operation notification advance start process (step B340) is executed. Without exiting from the effect button related processing.

If it is determined in the first step B331 that the operation is valid (Yes), the process proceeds to step B341, and the operation valid period timer is updated (-1). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the operation valid period timer has expired (step B342). If it is determined that the operation valid period timer has not expired (step B342; No), the process proceeds to step B343, and it is determined whether there is an operation notification pre-end flag set in step B520 of FIG. . If the operation notification advance end flag is determined to be (step B343; Yes), the process proceeds to step B344, and the operation notification advance end timer is updated (-1).
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the operation notification advance end timer has expired (step B345). If it is determined that the operation notification advance end timer has expired (step B345; Yes), the process proceeds to step B346, and after clearing the corresponding operation notification advance end flag, the corresponding operation notification and remaining period notification are sent. When finished (step B347), the process exits from the effect button related process.

If it is determined in step B345 that the operation notification advance end timer has not expired (No), or if it is determined in step B343 that there is no operation notification advance end flag (No), the process proceeds to step B348, where the effect button It is determined whether or not there has been an operation. Here, when it is determined that there is no operation of the effect button (step B348; No), the process exits from the effect button related process. If it is determined that there is an operation of the effect button (step B348; Yes), the process proceeds to step B349, and the effect mode change process is executed.
Thereafter, the corresponding effect button flags are cleared (step B350), the corresponding operation notification and remaining period notification are terminated (step B351), and the processing is terminated from the effect button related processing.
In addition, the said process is a process in connection with every production button operation. As an effect accompanied by an effect button operation, a continuous hitting effect in which the player repeatedly hits the effect button is also conceivable. In that case, a separate process is provided after step B347.

FIG. 25 shows an example of a specific procedure of the operation notification start process (step B337) in the effect button related process shown in FIG.
In this operation notification start process, as shown in FIG. 25, it is first determined whether or not there is an operation notification advance start flag set in step B518 of FIG. 18 (step B361). If it is determined that there is an operation notification advance start flag (step B361; Yes), the operation notification start process is exited. This is because the operation notification has already started at this point in the case of the advance start.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B361 that there is no operation notification prior start flag (No), the process proceeds to step B362, and setting information corresponding to the operation effective period to be started is confirmed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not there is an operation notification advance end flag set in step B520 of FIG. 18 (step B363). If it is determined that there is an operation notification advance end flag (step B363; Yes), the process proceeds to step B364 to set an initial value corresponding to the operation notification advance end timer (see B344 in FIG. 24), and step B365. Migrate to If it is determined that there is no operation notification advance end flag (step B363; No), step B364 is skipped and the process proceeds to step B365. In step B365, operation notification is started based on the set operation notification mode, and the operation notification start process is exited. Note that the initial value set in the operation notification advance end timer in step B364 is a different value for each target operation effective period.

FIG. 26 shows an example of a specific procedure of the operation notification pre-start process (step B340) in the effect button related process shown in FIG.
In this operation notification pre-start process, first, setting information corresponding to the operation valid period to be started is confirmed (step B371). Next, the operation effective period is set by the end of the operation effective period to be started next (step B372). That is, here, even when the operation notification is started in advance, the timer and the operation notification effect display are set so that the remaining time becomes “0” at the end of the original operation effective period. Thereafter, operation notification is started based on the set operation notification mode (step B373).

FIG. 27 shows an example of a specific procedure of the effect mode changing process (step B349) in the effect button related process shown in FIG. This effect mode change process is a process for changing the effect mode when the effect button 25a is operated during the effective period. However, when the operation notification is started in advance and ended in advance, Is changed to a different production mode.
In this effect mode changing process, first, it is determined whether or not there is an operation valid period pre-operation period flag set in step B136 of FIG. 16 (step B381). And when it determines with there being no effective period pre-operation flag (step B381; No), it progresses to step B382 and it is determined whether operation alerting completion | finish is completed. If it is determined that the operation notification has not been completed (step B382; No), the process proceeds to step B383 to set a normal change (see FIG. 28A) corresponding to the effect being executed, and the effect. Exit from the mode change process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step B381 that there is an operation valid period pre-operation flag (Yes), the process proceeds to step B384, and a specific change (see FIG. 28B) corresponding to the effect being executed is set. That is, when the effect button 25a is operated during the advance notification before the operation valid period and the effect button is also operated during the operation effective period, a specific change (see FIG. 28B) is set. Become. Also, when it is determined in step B382 that the operation notification has been completed (Yes) (however, in practice, the operation valid period), the process proceeds to step B384 and the specific change corresponding to the effect being executed (see FIG. 28B). ) And exit from the effect mode change process. That is, the specific change (see FIG. 28 (B)) is set when the effect button 25a is operated during the operation effective period after the notification ends, in the case of the notification prior end.

In this embodiment, when the production button 25a is operated at the start of fluctuation, it is determined in advance what kind of production is to be changed, and the production mode changing process is executed. However, the production content may be determined by lottery when the production button 25a is operated.
In addition, as described above, it is possible to provide a mode in which the operation notification is started after the operation valid period starts. In this case, after the operation valid period starts, before the operation report valid knowledge starts. It is preferable that the specific change (see FIG. 28B) is set as soon as the effect button 25a is operated.

  FIG. 28A shows an example of a change in the effect mode when the normal change is set in step B383 in FIG. 27 and the effect button is operated during the operation effective period. Also, in FIG. 28 (B), the operation notification is started before the start of the operation effective period, the specific change is set in step B384 of FIG. 27, and the effect mode is operated when the effect button is operated during the operation effective period. Examples of changes are shown. Note that the change in the effect mode in FIG. 28B can also be applied when the operation notification is ended before the operation effective period ends and the effect button is operated during the operation effective period. Since the change in the production mode as shown in FIG. 28B is highly reliable because the operation notification itself is not normal, the production that enhances the expectation appears more than the change in the production mode in FIG. Like to do.

(Modification 1)
Next, a modification of the above embodiment will be described. In the first modification, as shown in FIG. 29, the fact that the operation of the effect button 25a is effective is notified by turning on the light emitting device (lamp) 25c.
Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B, in the display device 41, the “operation notification” indicating the operation valid period of the effect button 25a is started or ended in advance, while the effect button The built-in lamp (light emitting device) 25c of 25a lights up in complete synchronization with the operation effective period. Thus, for example, the player can confirm that the operation is invalid if the built-in lamp is turned off even if the operation valid period notification is started in advance, or the built-in lamp is turned on even if the operation valid period notification is completed in advance. If this is the case, it can be recognized that the operation is effective, and it is possible to avoid falling into anxiety that the production button 25a may be out of order.
The built-in light emitting device (lamp) 25c of the effect button 25a can be driven and controlled by a frame decoration LED control circuit 333 provided in the effect control device 300.

(Modification 2)
Next, a second modification of the above embodiment will be described. The second modification is provided with a mode for pre-starting and pre-ending and a mode for starting delay and pre-ending.
FIG. 31A shows an example of a specific procedure of the operation notification pre-start process (step B340 in FIG. 24) when the second modification is applied. FIG. 31B shows an example of an operation notification time selection table used when selecting a notification mode in the second modification.
In the present modification, as shown in the selection table of FIG. 31B, when there is pre-read target variation information and the game result information is a big hit, the delay start & advance end pattern is at a rate of 10%, for example. It is supposed to occur.

Here, as shown in FIG. 32, “delay start & advance end” means that the operation notification is started after the start timing t1 of the operation effective period T1, and the operation notification is earlier than the end timing t2 of the operation effective period T1. Is meant to end. Thereby, the variation in the case where an actual operation effective period and the execution timing of operation notification are varied becomes rich, and interest is enhanced. In particular, this is a strong impact for a player who hits a button in advance in anticipation of the start of operation notification. In addition, when the table of FIG. 31B is used, the delay start & advance end pattern is executed only in the case of a big hit, so the expectation of the result of the variable display game in which this pattern is executed Can be greatly enhanced.
In addition to the above pattern, as shown by a broken line in FIG. 32, the operation notification starts after the start timing t1 of the operation effective period T1, and the operation notification ends after the end timing t2 of the operation effective period T1. “Delay start & delay end” may be provided.

The operation notification pre-start process in FIG. 31 replaces FIG. 26 and is executed in step B340 in the effect button related process shown in FIG.
In the operation notification prior start process of FIG. 31, a process (step B374) for determining whether or not there is an operation notification advance end flag is provided after the process step B371) for confirming the setting information corresponding to the operation effective period to be started. ing. If it is determined in this step B374 that there is no operation notification advance end flag (No), as in FIG. 26, the processing operation effective period is set until the end of the next operation effective period ( On the other hand, when it is determined in step B374 that there is an operation notification advance end flag (Yes), the process operation effective period is set before the end of the operation effective period to be started next (step B372). B375), and then, after executing a process of starting to set an initial value corresponding to the operation notification pre-end timer (step B376), a process of starting the operation notification based on the set operation notification mode ( Step B373) is executed.

(Modification 3)
Next, a third modification will be described. In the third modified example, a drive mechanism for moving the effect button 25a up and down is provided, and the effect button 25a is protruded according to the operation effective period so that the operation can be notified indirectly. It is.
FIG. 33 shows an outline of the configuration for enabling the effect button 25a to move up and down, and states (A1) and (A2) before the operation and states (B1) and (B2) after the operation. . In the example of FIG. 33, the effect button 25 a is placed on the base member 251, the base member 251 is coupled to the drive mechanism 253 via the link member 252, and is moved up and down together with the base member 251 by the drive mechanism 253. It is configured. 33, (A1) and (B1) show a state where the effect button 25a is not pressed, and (A2) and (B2) show a state where the effect button 25a is pressed.

When this third modification is applied, failure of the buttons to be frequently operated may cause failure. Therefore, when performing an effect that causes the effect button 25a to protrude, it is necessary not to execute the advance start or advance end. good. Further, the operation valid period may be notified by a display on the built-in lamp or the display device 41, and the button may be protruded if the effect button 25a is operated during that time.
Furthermore, while projecting the effect button 25a, it is notified that the operation is effective. On the other hand, when the effect button 25a is pressed when the operation is not valid (when the button is lowered), the button is projected in the sense of warning. You may make it make it.

FIG. 34 shows an example of a specific procedure of the operation notification setting process (step B251 in FIG. 17) when the third modification is applied.
The operation notification setting process of FIG. 34 is almost the same as the flowchart of the operation notification setting process of FIG. The difference is that Step B513a is provided between Step B513 and Step B514 to determine whether or not to execute an effect for projecting the effect button 25a, and the projecting effect is determined to be executed (Yes) in Step B513a. In addition, only the point that the process proceeds to step B521. By doing in this way, when performing the production | presentation which makes the production | production button 25a protrude, it can avoid performing a prior start and a prior end.

FIG. 35 shows a specific procedure of the effect mode changing process (step B349 in FIG. 24) in the case of applying the control that causes the button to protrude when the effect button 25a is operated during the operation effective period in the third modification. An example is shown.
The effect mode changing process of FIG. 35 is an alternative to FIG. 27. The difference from FIG. 27 is that step B380a for determining whether or not to produce an effect for projecting the effect button 25a before step B331 and the step In the case where it is determined that the projecting effect is executed in B380a (Yes), a process (step B380b) for performing control to change the effect button 25a to the projecting state is provided.

From the above description, in the above embodiment,
A game is started based on the establishment of the start condition, and a special game state control means (game control device 100) that generates a special game state advantageous to the player when a predetermined special result is derived as a result of the game. )When,
Auxiliary production control means (production control device 300) for executing and controlling auxiliary production related to the derivation of the special result;
Operation means (input operation unit 25) that can be operated by the player;
In a gaming machine comprising
The auxiliary effect control means includes:
Operation determining means for determining that the operation of the operating means has been executed;
Auxiliary effect changing means for executing change control for changing the mode of the auxiliary effect based on the operation of the operation means being executed during the operation valid period;
An operation effective period control means for controlling the operation effective period;
In relation to the occurrence of the operation valid period, an operation notification means for executing an operation notification for prompting the operation of the operation means;
With
The operation notification means includes
Operation notification start means for starting the operation notification in response to the start of the operation valid period;
It can be seen that the present invention includes an operation notification prior start means for starting the operation notification before the start of the operation valid period.

Here, the “special game state” means a big hit or a probable change state for a pachinko machine, and a bonus state for a slot machine. The “auxiliary effect” includes, in addition to the effect display performed on the display device, lighting of a decoration lamp provided on the frame of the gaming machine and the operation of the accessory device. The “operation notification” includes a display of a mark such as a button on the display screen of the display device or a message prompting button operation by sound from a speaker, and may include notification of an operation effective period.
According to the invention as described above, when the auxiliary effect is changed by operating the effect button as the operation means, the player can change the actual operation valid period start timing and the operation notification start timing differently. Even if the effect button is operated in response to the operation notification, the auxiliary effect may not change, thereby attracting the player's interest in the operation of the effect button and enhancing the interest of the effect.

In the above embodiment,
A game is started based on the establishment of the start condition, and a special game state control means (game control device 100) that generates a special game state advantageous to the player when a predetermined special result is derived as a result of the game. )When,
Auxiliary production control means (production control device 300) for executing and controlling auxiliary production related to the derivation of the special result;
Operation means (input operation unit 25) that can be operated by the player;
In a gaming machine comprising
The auxiliary effect control means includes:
Operation determining means for determining that the operation of the operating means has been executed;
Auxiliary effect changing means for executing change control for changing the mode of the auxiliary effect based on the operation of the operation means being executed during the operation valid period;
An operation effective period control means for controlling the operation effective period;
In relation to the occurrence of the operation valid period, an operation notification means for executing an operation notification for prompting the operation of the operation means;
With
The operation notification means includes
Operation notification ending means for ending the operation notification in response to the end of the operation valid period;
The invention includes an operation notification pre-terminating unit that ends the operation notification before the end of the operation valid period.

  According to the invention as described above, when the auxiliary effect is changed by operating the effect button as the operation means, the player can differentiate the actual operation valid period end timing from the operation notification end timing. Even if the effect button is operated in response to the operation notification, the auxiliary effect may not change, thereby attracting the player's interest in the operation of the effect button and enhancing the interest of the effect.

In the embodiment, the operation notification unit performs remaining period notification that indicates a remaining period of the operation effective period when the operation notification execution period corresponds to the operation effective period. When the operation notification execution period does not correspond to the operation effective period, the specific remaining period notification is executed that indicates the remaining period of the operation notification execution period in the notification mode similar to the remaining period notification. And an informing means.
Here, the “effective period notification” may indicate the operation effective period independently of the “operation notification”, or may jointly indicate the operation effective period (using the same display symbol or the like). In addition, “effective period notification” includes the case of performing from the beginning to the end, the case of performing from the middle to the end (counting down from the remaining 5 seconds), etc., and may be a countdown / up of a number, or a time bar (progress of time progress). Notification by an indicator display) may be used.
And according to this invention, there are a case of performing the remaining period notification corresponding to the actual operation effective period, and a case of performing the remaining period notification different from the actual operation effective period, and starting the actual operation effective period When the timing or end timing is different from the operation notification start timing or end timing, it is easy for the player to feel uncomfortable, and it becomes easier to attract the player's interest in the operation of the effect buttons, thereby enhancing the effect.

Furthermore, in the embodiment, the auxiliary effect changing unit is configured such that when the operation notification is started by the operation notification start unit, and when the operation notification is started by the operation notification pre-start unit, or Including the invention in which the change control by the auxiliary effect changing unit is different between when the operation notification is ended by the operation notification end unit and when the operation notification is ended by the operation notification pre-end unit. It is.
Here, “changing the change control” includes causing another effect (related to the original notice) to appear in the same system as the effect that should have been displayed. Further, in the case of “changing the change control”, it may be notified so that the player can know it.
According to this invention, when the actual operation effective period start timing is different from the operation notification start timing, or when the operation effective period end timing is different from the operation notification end timing, Since the change means is controlled so that the change of the mode of the auxiliary effect at the time of operating the effect button is different, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to operate.

Further, the embodiment includes a start winning area for establishing the start condition,
A display device (41) for executing a variable display game for variable display of a plurality of identification information based on establishment of the start condition;
Starting winning storage means (111C, 103) for extracting random numbers related to the execution of the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning area, and storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as starting storage;
Pre-reading determination means for determining execution information of the variable display game based on the start memory from a random number stored as start memory in the start winning storage means before the execution of the variable display game based on the start memory; ,
Prefetch notice means for executing a prefetch notice based on the determination result of the prefetch determination means for the start memory stored in the start winning storage means,
In the variable display game based on the start-up memory in which the pre-reading notice is executed, the operation notification advance start means increases the probability of starting the operation notification before the start of the operation effective period, and the operation notification advance end The means includes an invention in which, in the variable display game based on the start-up memory in which the pre-reading notice is executed, the probability that the operation notification is ended before the end of the operation valid period is higher than usual.

  According to the invention, the prefetching notice is executed according to the random number extracted by the establishment of the start condition, and when the player's expectation for the change is increased by executing the prefetching notice, the prefetching is performed. In the variable display game subject to advance notice, the probability that the start timing of the operation effective period and the start timing of the operation notification differ, or the probability that the end timing of the operation effective period and the end timing of the operation notification differ, is increased. It becomes difficult to overlook the operation notification, and it is possible to further change the mode of the auxiliary effect in the variable display game subject to the pre-reading notice.

In the embodiment, the operation means (input operation unit 25) can generate an emission state by irradiating light toward the operation unit (production button 25a) that can be contacted by the player and the operation unit. An irradiation unit (light emitting device 25c),
The auxiliary production control means (production control device 300) includes the invention in which the operation notification is executed on the display device and the light emission state is generated in correspondence with the operation effective period.
According to this invention, when the actual operation effective period and the operation notification execution timing are different, the display shows the actual operation effective period start timing and the operation notification start timing, or the operation effective period end timing. While the operation notification end timing is varied, the operation means emits light by the irradiating unit corresponding to the actual operation effective period, so that the player can know the exact operation timing.

Furthermore, the embodiment includes a driving unit that moves the operation unit from a normal position to a protruding position, and the operation notification unit is configured to perform the operation notification prior to the operation unit being moved to the protruding position. The present invention includes an invention in which the control by the starting means or the operation notification prior ending means is restricted.
According to this invention, when performing an effect of projecting the operating means (effect button), the actual operation effective period start timing and operation notification start timing, or the operation effective period end timing and operation notification end timing are displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from performing a useless operation, and the operation means may be damaged due to frequent operations, thereby reducing the operating rate of the gaming machine. Can be prevented.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the operation notifying unit has one notification mode among a plurality of notification modes set so that the reliability with which the special result is derived is different as the notification mode of the operation notification. The invention includes a notification mode selection means for selecting.
Here, the “reliability” is a degree of possibility that a special result is finally reached when a certain notification mode appears, and the “reliability” is determined according to the selection rate.
According to this invention, since the notification modes are diversified, the player can enjoy the operation notification mode itself and can predict the result of the variable display game from the executed operation notification mode. Thus, the expectation for the variable display game can be enhanced.

Further, the embodiment includes an invention in which the operation notification unit includes an operation notification pre-end unit that ends the operation notification before the operation effective period ends.
And according to this invention, the variation in the case where an actual operation effective period differs from the execution period of operation alert | report becomes abundant, and the interest of the operation effect of the effect button as an operation means can be heightened. In particular, it is an effect that has a strong impact for a player who operates the effect button at the end of the effective period without worry because the operation notification is executed.
Further, the embodiment includes an invention in which the operation notification unit includes an operation notification delay start unit that starts the operation notification after the operation valid period starts.
According to this invention, variations in the case where the actual operation effective period and the operation notification execution period are different are abundant, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the operation effect of the effect button as the operation means. In particular, this is a strong impact for a player who hits a button in advance in anticipation of the start of operation notification.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the second embodiment, the timing at which the effect button 25a is desired to be operated is set in advance, and when the player sets the timing without actually operating the effect button, the effect control device 300 displays the effect button. It is determined that the operation has been performed and the production mode is changed.
It is expected that some players will bother to operate the effect button 25a, but would like to enjoy the effect when operated. Therefore, in the second embodiment, automatic operation timing can be set in advance.
In this embodiment, automatic operation setting can be performed in the customer waiting process (step B70) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. 13, and FIG. 36 shows the specifics of the customer waiting process including the automatic operation setting process. An example of a typical procedure is shown.

In the customer waiting process of FIG. 36, the effect control device 300 first confirms the command received from the game control device 100 (step B101). Then, it is determined whether or not a change start command has been received (step B102). If it is determined that a change start command has not been received (No), automatic operation setting processing 1 is executed in the next step B103. Subsequently, the customer waiting timer is updated (step B104), and it is determined whether or not the timer has expired (step B105). Here, if it is determined that the timer is not up (No), step B106 is skipped and the process waits for the customer. If it is determined that the customer waiting timer has expired (step B105; Yes), the process proceeds to the next step B106 to set a customer waiting screen and exit from the customer waiting process.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B102 that the change start command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step B107, and information (flag) indicating that automatic operation is being set is cleared. Then, the process proceeds to step B108 to execute the changing process transition setting process for setting to shift to the changing process of FIG. 13 and exit from the customer waiting process. Information (flag) indicating that automatic operation is being set is set in automatic operation setting processing 1 (see FIG. 37 for details) in step B103.

FIG. 37 shows an example of a specific procedure of the automatic operation setting process 1 in step B103 during the customer waiting process in FIG.
In the automatic operation setting process 1, first, the automatic operation setting in-progress information (flag) set in the subsequent step B114 is checked to determine whether or not automatic operation is being set (step B111). When it is determined that it is not in the middle (No), the production button operation information is confirmed in the next step B112. At this time, the player views the screen displayed on the display device 41 and selects whether or not to perform automatic operation setting by operating the select button 25b. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the production button operation information indicates the start of automatic operation setting (step B113). If it is determined that the start of automatic operation setting is not selected (No), the automatic operation setting process 1 is exited.
If it is determined in step B113 that the start of automatic operation setting has been selected (Yes), the process proceeds to step B114, and automatic operation setting in-progress information (flag) is set. Then, the process proceeds to step B115, an initial value is set in the customer waiting timer so as not to start displaying the customer waiting screen, and the automatic operation setting process 1 is exited.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the first step B111 that automatic operation is being set (Yes), the process proceeds to step B116, and an initial value is set in the customer waiting timer so as not to start displaying the customer waiting screen. Then, in the next step B117, the production button operation information is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not there is a selection operation (step B118). If it is determined that there is no selection operation (No), Steps B119 and B120 are skipped and the process exits from the automatic operation setting process 1. If it is determined in step B118 that the selection operation has been performed (Yes), the process proceeds to the next step B119, and the selected automatic operation pattern is set. Then, the process proceeds to step B120, the automatic operation setting in-progress information (flag) is cleared, and the automatic operation setting process 1 is exited.

In the setting of the automatic operation pattern in step B119, a screen for selecting one of a plurality of automatic operation patterns with different timings as shown in FIG. 42 is displayed on the display device 41, and the player operates the select button 25b. One of the automatic operation patterns is selected. Then, when any one of the automatic operation patterns is selected, the process shifts to an automatic operation mode in which control is performed on the assumption that an operation button operation detection signal is automatically input at the set timing.
Note that instead of setting the automatic operation pattern selected in step B119, the advance start or advance end of the operation notification is restricted during the automatic operation mode, that is, the automatic operation pattern 2 in FIG. 42 may be set. .

FIG. 38 shows an example of the procedure of the changing process including another automatic operation setting process (automatic operation setting process 2) in the second embodiment. The automatic operation setting process 2 sets the timing of the automatic operation with reference to the operation actually performed by the player during the fluctuation accompanied by the operation of the effect button.
The changing process in FIG. 38 replaces the changing process in FIG. 16 in the first embodiment, and is executed in step B71 of the first scene control process shown in FIG. The difference from the in-fluctuating process of FIG. 16 is that, after step B136, whether or not there is an execution flag indicating that the automatic operation setting process 2 is being executed is determined, and the execution flag is set in step B137. There is an automatic operation setting process 2 (step B138) executed when it is determined that there is (Yes), and after the setting of the next scene in step B132, the process proceeds to step B137. is there. If it is determined in step B137 that there is no execution flag (No), the automatic operation setting process 2 in step B138 is skipped, and the process during change is skipped.

FIG. 39 shows an example of a specific procedure of the automatic operation setting process 2 in step B138 during the changing process of FIG.
In this automatic operation setting process 2, it is first determined whether or not the automatic operation mode can be set (step B141). Here, when it is determined that the automatic operation mode is not settable (No), the automatic operation setting process 2 is exited. Accordingly, the automatic operation setting process can be prevented from being performed during a change in which the player is highly interested, such as during a special reach.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step B141 that the automatic operation mode can be set (Yes), the process proceeds to step B142 to determine whether or not the automatic operation mode has already been set. If it is determined that the automatic operation mode has not been set (step B142; No), the process proceeds to step B143 to determine whether automatic operation setting confirmation is being performed. If it is determined that automatic operation setting confirmation is not in progress (step B143; No), the process proceeds to step B144 to set automatic operation setting confirmation information (flag). In the next step B145, automatic operation setting confirmation timer is set. Is set to an initial value, and the automatic operation setting process 2 is exited.

  If it is determined in step B143 that automatic operation setting confirmation is in progress (Yes), the process proceeds to step B146 to update the automatic operation setting confirmation timer (-1). In the next step B147, the automatic operation setting confirmation timer is updated. It is determined whether or not the setting confirmation timer has expired. If it is determined that the time is not up (step B147; No), the process proceeds to step B148 to confirm the operation information of the effect button. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not an effect button has been operated (step B149). Here, when it is determined that the production button has not been operated (step B149; No), the process exits from the automatic operation setting process 2.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step B149 that the production button has been operated (Yes), the process proceeds to step B150 to set an automatic operation pattern corresponding to the current operation time, and the automatic operation setting set in step B144. After the information being checked (flag) is cleared (step B151), the process proceeds to step B161, the automatic operation setting process 2 execution flag is cleared, and the automatic operation setting process 2 is exited. This automatic operation setting process 2 execution flag is set in step B348a of the effect button related process of FIG.
In the setting of the automatic operation pattern corresponding to the current operation time in step B150, for example, as shown in FIG. 43 (A), when the player operates the effect button at a relatively early timing, the automatic operation pattern shown in FIG. When the operation pattern 1 is set and the player operates the effect button at a relatively late timing as shown in FIG. 43B, the automatic operation pattern 3 of FIG. 42 is set and the effect button is set at an intermediate timing. Is operated, the automatic operation pattern 2 of FIG. 42 is set.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step B142 that the automatic operation mode has already been set (Yes), the process proceeds to step B152 to determine whether automatic operation release confirmation is being performed. This is because if the player operates the effect button even though the automatic operation mode has been set, it can be assumed that he wants to operate the effect button himself. If it is determined in step B152 that automatic operation cancellation confirmation is not in progress (No), the flow proceeds to step B153 to set automatic operation cancellation confirmation information (flag), and in the next step B154, the automatic operation cancellation confirmation timer is initialized. The value is set and the automatic operation setting process 2 is exited.
If it is determined in step B152 that automatic operation cancellation confirmation is in progress (Yes), the process proceeds to step B155 to update the automatic operation cancellation confirmation timer (−1). In the next step B156, the automatic operation cancellation confirmation timer is updated. It is determined whether or not the release confirmation timer has expired. If it is determined that the time is not up (step B156; No), the process proceeds to step B157 to confirm the operation information of the effect button. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not an effect button has been operated (step B158). Here, if it is determined that there is no operation of the effect button (step B158; No), the automatic operation setting process 2 is exited.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step B158 that the effect button has been operated (Yes), the process proceeds to step B159 to end the automatic operation mode, and the automatic operation release confirmation in progress information (flag) set in step B153 is used. After clearing (step B160), the process proceeds to step B161, the automatic operation setting process 2 execution flag is cleared, and the automatic operation setting process 2 is exited.
If it is determined in step B156 that the automatic operation cancellation confirmation timer has expired (Yes), or if it is determined in step B147 that the automatic operation setting confirmation timer has expired (Yes), the process immediately proceeds to step B161. Then, the automatic operation setting process 2 execution flag is cleared and the automatic operation setting process 2 is exited.

Next, control processing for setting an effect accompanied by an operation of an effect button or changing an effect mode according to the information set by the automatic operation setting processes 1 and 2 as described above will be described.
FIG. 40 shows an example of a specific procedure of the effect button related process. 41 shows an example of a specific procedure of the automatic operation determination process executed in the effect button related process of FIG.

The effect button related process of FIG. 40 is substantially the same as the effect button related process of FIG. The difference is that there is provided a process (step B348a) for setting an automatic operation setting process 2 execution flag that is executed when it is determined in step B348 that an effect button has been operated (Yes), and step B348. Thus, there is an automatic operation determination process (step B352) that is executed when it is determined that there is no operation of the effect button (No).
In this automatic operation determination process (step B352), as shown in FIG. 41, first, it is determined whether or not the automatic operation mode is in effect (step B353). If it is determined that the automatic operation mode is not in effect (No), the automatic operation determination process is exited.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step B353 that the automatic operation mode is in effect (Yes), the process proceeds to step B354 to check the type of the automatic operation pattern being set, and then the process proceeds to step B355. Confirm that the operation timing corresponding to the type of automatic operation pattern is reached. If it is determined that the operation timing is not reached (step B356: No), the automatic operation determination process is exited. If it is determined in step B356 that the operation timing has come (Yes), the code “1”, therefore, the process shifts to the effect mode changing process (step B349) in the effect button related process of FIG. 40 and this process is executed. This effect mode change process (step B349) is a process executed when the effect button is operated, and therefore the same effect as that operated when the set operation timing is reached even if the effect button is not operated. Since the mode change process is executed, automatic operation of the effect buttons is realized.

When confirming the automatic operation timing, the automatic operation timing may be adjusted to be earlier or later than the timing set according to the reliability of the variable display game to be executed.
In addition, when the operation timing is detected by the automatic operation setting process 2 of FIG. 39 and it is determined that the operation timing is late, a button operation possible notification is displayed large, or the operation is performed within a range that does not affect the production. You may make it perform control, such as extending effective time or alert | reporting beforehand that the operation effective period begins. Thereby, it is possible to easily know that a beginner or an elderly person who is unfamiliar with the game can operate the effect button or the effective period starts.
Furthermore, if there is no operation of the production button for a predetermined period after the power is turned on, there is a possibility of failure, so it is set to the automatic operation pattern 2 in FIG. It may be displayed so that the store clerk notices it.

(Modification)
Next, a modification of the second embodiment will be described.
In this modified example, as shown in FIG. 44 (A), the effect button is operated at the timing when the notice character appears or the background image changes, or during the reach effect execution as shown in FIG. 44 (B). If it is detected that there is a player who operates the effect button at the timing when the symbols are aligned, and it is detected that the effect button has been operated at the timing as described above, then the operation of the effect button is automatically performed at that timing. Is to be executed. The detection of the operation timing as described above and the automatic operation processing of the effect button at the detected timing can be realized by applying the control as described above, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the third embodiment, in a slot machine such as a pachislot machine equipped with an effect button, the effect displayed is different depending on whether the effect button is operated at a predetermined timing or when it is operated at a time other than the predetermined timing. It is a thing.

FIG. 45 shows a pachislot gaming machine as an example of a suitable slot machine to which the present embodiment is applied.
The pachislot machine 600 according to this embodiment is provided with various devices inside a box-shaped housing whose front is open, and a front frame 601 is provided on the front of the housing so as to be openable and closable in a single-opening manner. ing. An upper part of the front frame 601 is provided with an image display device 641 that performs display effects and information display according to the game, a speaker 604 that performs sound effects, and the like. The image display device 641 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display panel, displays various information in addition to the effect display related to the game, and functions as an information display means. Then, various effect displays and history information display on the image display device 641 are controlled by the effect control device 300 (see FIG. 46).

  A symbol display window 605 is formed at the center of the front frame 601 so that the rear can be visually recognized (for example, transparent). Through the symbol display window 605, the symbol that is variably displayed by the rotation of the reel 606 as the variation display means disposed in the housing can be visually recognized. The reel 606 includes a cylindrical left reel 606a, a middle reel 606b, and a right reel 606c arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. On the outer peripheral surfaces of these reels 606a, 606b, 606c, a plurality of symbols as shown in FIG. 47, for example, are added according to a predetermined arrangement. Each reel 606a, 606b, 606c is provided with a reel motor (stepping motor) MT1, MT2, MT3 (see FIG. 46), and each reel 606a, 606b, 606c is independently driven to rotate. It is possible to stop or stop.

By rotating the reels 606a, 606b, and 606c by the reel motors MT1, MT2, and MT3, a plurality of types of symbols that are visually recognized from the symbol display window 605 are varied so as to circulate from top to bottom, for example (variable display). ). On the other hand, in a state where the reel 606 is stopped, a predetermined number (for example, three) of symbols for each reel 606a, 606b, 606c, that is, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3, are displayed via the symbol display window 605. And is visible.
Here, there are a total of seven types of symbols such as “7”, “BAR”, “Cherry”, and “Replay”, for example. Of these, “7” is also referred to as a big bonus (BB) symbol, and a BB winning is established when three of them are arranged on an effective line, which will be described later. “BAR” is also referred to as a regular bonus (RB) symbol, and an RB prize is established when three of them are arranged on an active line, which will be described later. In the present embodiment, the BB prize and the RB prize are collectively referred to as a special prize.

  For the 3 × 3 symbol matrix visually recognized from the symbol display window 605, a plurality of enabling lines are set. For example, an enabling line (middle line) that traverses the middle symbol of each reel 606a to 606c, an enabling line (upper line) that traverses the upper symbol of each reel 606a to 606c, and a lower symbol of each reel 606a to 606c. An enableable line (lower line), a left reel 606a lower stage-middle reel 606b middle stage-right reel 606c, an enablerable line (upward to the right) that crosses each reel 606a to 606c diagonally, and left reel 606a upper stage- Five enable lines (downward right lines) that cross the reels 606a to 606c obliquely across the middle reel 606b middle-right reel 606c are set as enable lines.

  A predetermined enabling line is activated according to the number of bets (the number of bets) set by the insertion of medals by the player or input from credits (hereinafter referred to as a betting operation), and is formed on this effective line. Whether or not a winning is achieved is determined based on the symbol combination mode. For example, in the case of 1 bet, the middle line becomes an active line, in the case of 2 bets, the upper and lower lines become active lines in addition to the middle line, and in the case of 3 bets, the upper right, lower right lines are effective lines. It becomes. It should be noted that only three so-called three cards that can be executed only when the number of bets is three may be used, and in this case, five valid lines are always valid lines. Also, all lines may be valid regardless of the number of bets.

On the left side of the symbol display window 605, a bonus winning notification lamp 607 is provided as a notification means for notifying that a bonus is internally established (internal winning) by lighting the lamp. Are provided with a credit number display 611, a game progress display 612, and a payout number display 613. The credit number display 611 displays the number of medals stored as credits without being paid out by the medal payout device, and the game progress display 612 displays the game progress state. The payout number display 613 displays the number of payouts at the time of winning. These indicators 611, 612, and 613 are composed of, for example, 7-segment LEDs, and display various types of information depending on their lighting state.
In addition, a game state indicator 618 for displaying a state such as a replay state, a wait state, and a game standby state is provided at the lower right corner of the symbol display window 605, and the game state is displayed by lighting the lamp. Further, a bet line indicator 619 for displaying an effective bet line is provided at the lower left corner of the symbol display window 605. Furthermore, a start lever 621 for starting a game (reel rotation) is provided below the bet line display 619.

The game status indicator 618 is a replay display section indicating that a replay winning (replay winning) has been established and a replay game has been awarded, and a waiting time until the reel rotates after the player operates the start lever 621. There is a weight display section that indicates that there is a certain time since the start of the previous game (the state of waiting for the reel to start rotating), and that the gaming machine is in a standby state in which a game can be played. And an insert medal display section.
Below the symbol display window 605, a step portion protruding forward is formed, and the upper surface of this step portion is a front shelf 614. The front shelf 614 has a medal slot 615, a 1-bet button 616 and a max-bet button 617 as bet operation accepting means, and a player inputs commands and the like on the effects and setting screens displayed on the image display device 641. An effect button 625 is provided as an operation means.

The medal slot 615 is disposed on the right side (the open end side of the front frame 601) when viewed from the front side of the pachislot machine 600 in the front shelf 614. When the player inserts a medal into the medal insertion slot 615 and performs a betting operation, the game can be executed. A medal insertion detection sensor SS1 (see FIG. 46) for detecting the passage of medals is provided in a path through which medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 615 pass, and detection information by the medal insertion detection sensor SS1 is also included. And the number of inserted medals is counted.
The 1 bet button 616 and the max bet button 617 are disposed on the left side when viewed from the front side of the pachislot machine 600 in the front shelf 614. The 1-bet button 616 can input the number of bets from the credit every time the pressing operation is performed once, and the max bet button 617 can be performed from the credit to the upper limit number of bets (for example, 3) by performing the pressing operation once. You can enter.

Below the front shelf 614, there are provided a payout button 620, a start lever 621, a reel stop button 624, and a keyhole 623 as payout operation accepting means.
The payout button 620 is used to give a command to return the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 615 or the medal paid out when the winning is established and stored as credit to the tray 627. In addition, when medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 615 after an automatic betting operation based on the establishment of a replay winning (replay winning), or medals exceeding a predetermined number that can be stored as credits are returned to the tray 627.

The start lever 621 is an operation lever for starting a single game. The keyhole 623 is for inserting a key when opening the front frame 601 or resetting an error (for example, hopper error) state of the pachislot gaming machine 600.
The reel stop button 624 includes a left reel stop button, a middle reel stop button, and a right reel stop button that are provided in one-to-one correspondence with the left reel 606a, the middle reel 606b, and the right reel 606c. This is for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels 606a, 606b, 606c in accordance with the stop operation. These reel stop buttons 624 are formed of, for example, a colored translucent resin member.

The reel stop button 624 is provided with stop buttons LED1 to LED3 (see FIG. 46) for notifying that each reel can be stopped by operating the reel stop button 624 by lighting. It has been.
Further, a decorative plate 603 constituting a lower region of the front frame 601 is provided below the portion where these operation buttons are provided, and further below the decorative plate 603 and at the bottom of the front frame 601. Are provided with an ashtray 626, a tray 627 for storing medals, a medal payout port 628, and a speaker 604 for outputting sound.

As shown in FIG. 46, the control system of the pachislot gaming machine 600 controls a game control device (main control device) 100 for overall control of the game and control related to the effects of the game under the control of the game control device 100. And an effect control device (sub-control device) 300 that performs automatically. In addition, the devices constituting this control system are respectively arranged inside the machine casing.
Among these, the game control device 100 includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, an I / F (input / output interface circuit) 104, a random number generation circuit (not shown), and the like.

  In the ROM 102, control programs and control data for executing various processes are written, and various determination values for internal lottery described later (including determination values for mode distribution described later) are also included. Has been written. In addition, in the ROM 102, when the above-described stop control is performed in each game, as a lottery result of a winning lottery to be described later, a gaming state such as a normal gaming state, a specific gaming state, a special gaming state, etc., and each winning prize are won. A stop table corresponding to each winning or losing is stored. The stop table is a table for determining the stop positions of symbols on the reels 606a to 606c. The stop table includes rotational positions of the reels 606a to 606c when the reel stop button 624 is operated. Accordingly, the number of sliding frames for each reel 606a to 606c is set.

Each stop table corresponds to the winning or winning winning as the lottery result as described above, and the winning winning as the lottery result is established or established based on the arrangement of the symbols of each reel 606a to 606c. In addition, it is possible to prevent winnings other than winning winnings. If the lottery result is out, a stop table that does not make any winnings is used, but if a special winning is won, the winning of the special winning is decided until the special winning is won. The winning table will be carried over to the game after the selected game, so if the lottery result is lost while the winning of the special prize is carried over, there will be a stop table for winning the special prize instead of the stop table for losing Used.
In addition, in the stop table, a plurality of tables are prepared even for the same winning lottery result in the same gaming state, and a random lottery, the number of bets, the pressing order of the three reel stop buttons 624 (left, middle, You may make it select according to 6 types etc., such as forward pressing of the right, the reverse pressing of the reverse, left, right, and pinching of the inside.

  In this example, as will be described later, there is a game that is held in a specific gaming state in which the winning of a special winning prize that has been won is controlled and the winning probability of a replay winning is increased, and in this particular gaming state game A kick stop table that does not establish a special prize is used even if the game is a special prize winning game or a game in which a special prize has been carried over (except for a game other than a special prize winning prize). Also, in the game at the time of winning the replay winning in the specific gaming state, one stop table of the pull-in stop table that establishes the replay winning and the kicking stop table that does not establish the replay winning is drawn at a predetermined probability and used. It is done.

The RAM 103 stores various internal lottery random number storage areas generated by a random number generation circuit, various data (for example, medal credit number data, medal bet number data, and various winning flags (described later) data. A storage area for temporarily storing the number of stocks (winning right to establish a special prize) and data relating to payout based on a prize in which a winning result mode is established, and a work area for the CPU 101 are provided.
The I / F 104 is connected to a medal detection sensor SS1, a start lever sensor SS2, a first reel stop sensor SS3, a second reel stop sensor SS4, a third reel stop sensor SS5, a first reel through a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). Reel position detection sensor SS6, second reel position detection sensor SS7, third reel position detection sensor SS8, 1 bet sensor SS9, max bet sensor SS10, credit selection sensor SS11, payout medal detection sensor SS12, probability setting device 631, reset sensor Detection signals from SS13 and front door opening sensor SS14 are input to CPU 101.
Here, the probability setting device 631 is a device for setting the winning probability for each game in the pachislot gaming machine 100 in any of a plurality of stages (for example, six stages from setting 1 to setting 6).

In addition, the I / F 104 sends control signals output from the CPU 101 to an effect control device 300, a gaming state display unit D51, a bet number display unit D52, a credit number display unit D53, and a payout via an output port and a driver (not shown). Number display section D54, acquired number display section D55, medal payout device 629, first reel motor MT1, second reel motor MT2, third reel motor MT3, external signal output section 671, stop button lamps LED1 to LED3, etc. Output to.
Here, when stepping motors are used as the first to third reel motors MT1 to MT3, the reels 606a to 606c depend on the number of control signals (pulse-like drive signals from the driver) output to the stepping motor. The rotation phase positions of the reels 606a to 606c can be detected by the first to third reel position detection sensors SS6 to SS8, from which the reels 606a to 606c are stopped. The position, i.e. the stop symbol, can be controlled.

The effect control device 300 includes a CPU 301, a ROM 302, a RAM 303, an input / output interface 304, and the like, and outputs an image signal and a display control signal to the display device 641 under the control of the game control device 100 or by unique control.
In addition, the effect control device 300 outputs a driving signal for the speaker 604, a bonus notification lamp 607 provided on the front door, a lamp built in the decoration device, and a signal for driving the LED to emit light 632. On the other hand, it is configured to receive an input from a signal from the effect operation button 625.

In addition, the effect control device 300 has a graphic function for performing an effect associated with the winning of the special prize or the small prize winning on the display device 641, and includes a circuit for outputting a video signal. In addition, the production control device 300 has a sound function for outputting production sound from the speaker 604, and includes a driver circuit for driving the speaker.
The ROM 302 stores various image data for displaying images on the display device 641, font data for displaying characters, and the like. The ROM 302 stores sound data such as sound effects, music, and voice. The effect control device 300 controls the display device 641, lamps in the frame decoration device, LEDs, lamps on the back of the reel, and the like to display various effects. In addition, the production control device 300 performs control to enhance the production effect by driving not only the display but also the speaker 604 and outputting sound effects, music, voice, or the like.

  Since the game control executed by the game control device 100 is the same as that of a conventional general pachislot machine, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. However, in the game of the pachislot machine 600 of this embodiment, a big bonus prize or A special prize is awarded in a game in a normal gaming state and a game in a normal gaming state in which a special prize can be established when the winning right to win a special prize such as a regular bonus is memorized. When a (bonus) is established, it is equivalent to a special game state game that is performed so as to give a large amount of game media to a player, and is basically equivalent to a game in a normal game state. There is also a game in a specific game state in which the establishment of a special prize is controlled on hold. If the winning right is not stored, the normal gaming state is entered. In addition, during a specific gaming state, even if a special prize is won, it will not be established, but if a special prize is won and if a special prize is won, the winning right to establish the special prize is cumulatively stored ( Stock). That is, the pachislot machine 600 can store a plurality of winning rights for establishing a special prize. Note that even if a special prize is won, control may be performed so that a game in a specific gaming state that suppresses the establishment of the special prize is not generated.

Next, control by the game control device 100 will be described. The processing by the game control device 100 includes a game control process (see FIG. 48) for overall control of the game and a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 49) performed every predetermined time (for example, about every 2 milliseconds). Become.
First, the game control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
The game control process of FIG. 48 is started when the game control apparatus 100 is turned on and the CPU 101 reads out and executes the control program for the game control process stored in the ROM 102.

When the game control process is started, first, a power-on process (step S101) for initializing registers in the CPU 101 of the game control apparatus 100 and initializing game data stored in the RAM 103 is executed. Then, an interrupt is permitted (step S102). Next, a BET (bet) process for setting the number of bets by an automatic betting operation based on the establishment of a replay winning or a betting operation (that is, a medal insertion from the medal insertion slot 615 or an input from credit) is executed (step S103). .
Next, it is determined whether or not the payout button 620 has been operated. When it is determined that the payout button 620 has been operated, a payout control process is performed for paying out inserted medals and paying out medals stored as credits (step S104). ).
Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the number of bets has reached an upper limit (for example, 3) (step S105). If it is determined in step S105 that the bet number has not reached the upper limit (step S105; No), the process returns to step S103. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S105 that the bet number has reached the upper limit (step S105; Yes), it is determined whether or not the start lever 621 has been operated (step S106).

  If it is determined in step S106 that the start lever 621 has not been operated (step S105; No), the process returns to step S103. If it is determined in step S106 that the start lever 621 has been operated (step S106; Yes), an internal lottery of a winning combination is performed, and internal winning information (lottery result command) indicating the lottery result by the internal lottery is displayed. An internal lottery process (step S107) for starting the rotation of the reels 606a, 606b, and 606c after the minimum game interval has elapsed is executed while being transmitted to the effect control device 300. Specifically, based on the reel update information set in the internal lottery process in step S107, the reels 606a, 606b, and 606c start to rotate in the reel operation process (step S124) of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 49). Let

  Next, based on the winning flag set in the internal lottery process in step S107 (specifically, a winning flag for winning a bonus, a winning flag for winning combination, a miss flag) and the stop operation timing of each reel stop button 624. Then, a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reels 606a, 606b, and 606c is executed (step S108). Specifically, based on the reel update information set in the reel stop process in step S108, the reels 606a, 606b, and 606c stop rotating in the reel operation process (step S124) in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 49). Let

Next, on the basis of the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the active line, a winning winning flag set in the internal lottery process of step S107 and a winning corresponding to the winning flag of the winning combination (internal winning winning) are established. If it is determined whether or not a winning has been established, a winning establishment determining process for setting payout number information corresponding to the established winning is executed (step S109). Here, the symbol combination mode stopped and displayed on the active line is determined based on reel position information (such as the rotation phase of the reels 606a to 606c) from the reel position detection sensors SS6 to SS8.
Next, based on the payout number information set in the winning establishment determination process in step S109, a payout control process (step S110) for adding credits or paying out medals by the medal payout device 629 is executed, and then the process returns to step S103. Repeat the above process.

  Although not shown, in the pachislot machine of the present embodiment, whether or not a power failure has occurred is monitored by a forced interrupt by hardware, and if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, an interrupt is temporarily performed. The power supply for the relevant pachislot machine is executed by executing a process for prohibiting, a process for turning off all output ports, a process for saving check data in the power failure recovery inspection area, a process for prohibiting access to the RAM 103, etc. Is configured to wait for the power to be shut off. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be configured to monitor whether or not a power failure has occurred based on a signal from the low voltage detection circuit by an interruption by software.

Next, timer interrupt processing by the game control apparatus 100 will be described using the flowchart of FIG.
When the timer interruption process of FIG. 49 is started, first, various sensors (medal insertion detection sensor SS1, start lever sensor SS2, first reel (left) stop sensor SS3, second reel (middle) stop sensor SS4, third Reel (right) stop sensor SS5, first reel position detection sensor SS6, second reel position detection sensor SS7, third reel position detection sensor SS8, 1 bet sensor SS9, max bet sensor SS10, payout button sensor SS11, payout medal detection Sensor SS12, reset sensor SS13, front frame opening detection sensor SS14, etc.), input from the setting device 631, etc., that is, input processing for reading the state of each input port is executed (step S121).

Next, based on the output data set in various processes, the production control device 300, the game state display unit D51 (612), the bet line display unit D52 (619), the credit number display unit D53 (611), and the payout number display unit D54. (613), game state display section D55 (618), medal payout device 629, first reel motor MT1, second reel motor MT2, third reel motor MT3, external signal output terminal 33, stop buttons LED1 to LED3. An output process for outputting a control signal is executed (step S122).
Thereafter, a timer update process for updating a timer such as a continuation timer (for example, -1) (step S123), and a reel operation process for setting output for rotation and stop of the reels 606a, 606b, and 606c based on the reel update information (step S123). In step S124, a reel position information detection process (step S125) for detecting the reel position information is executed, and the timer interrupt process ends.

Next, the progress of the game under the control of the game control device 100 will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG.
First, when a betting operation (including an automatic betting operation) is performed while the BET operation (betting operation) invalid period is OFF (timing t1), the BET operation invalid period is turned ON (on). The start operation invalid period is turned OFF, and the input of the start lever 21 operation can be accepted.
Next, when the start lever 21 is operated while the start operation invalid period is OFF (timing t2), the start operation invalid period is turned ON and the game is started, and the left reel 606a, which is the first reel. Then, the rotation of the middle reel 606b as the second reel and the right reel 606c as the third reel is started. When rotation of the reels 606a to 606c is started, first, an acceleration rotation period is reached. The reels 606a to 606c are accelerated and rotated until the rotation speed of the reels 606a to 606c reaches a predetermined speed, and then the constant speed rotation period. Thus, the reels 606a to 606c rotate at a constant speed so that the rotation speed of the reels 606a to 606c is maintained at the predetermined speed.

Further, at the time of switching from the acceleration rotation period to the constant speed rotation period (timing t3), the stop operation invalid period is turned OFF, and the operation input of the reel stop button 624 can be accepted.
Next, while the stop operation invalid period is OFF, the reel stop button 624 corresponding to any one of the three reels 606 being rotated (corresponding to the left reel 606a as the first reel in the case of FIG. 50). When the left reel stop button) is operated (timing t4), the rotation of the corresponding reel 606a stops.
Further, the stop operation invalid period is turned ON from the time when the operation of the reel stop button 624 is started (timing t4) to the time when the operation is released (timing t5). Thereby, the operation of the reel stop buttons other than the currently operated reel stop button is invalidated. Also, the start operation invalid period remains ON.

Next, while the stop operation invalid period is OFF, the reel stop button 624 corresponding to one of the remaining two rotating reels 606 (in the case of FIG. 50, the middle reel corresponding to the second reel is the middle reel). When the reel stop button is operated (timing t6), the rotation of the corresponding reel 606b is stopped.
Further, the stop operation invalid period is turned ON from the time when the operation of the reel stop button 624 is started (timing t6) to the time when the operation is released (timing t7). Thereby, the operation of the reel stop buttons other than the currently operated reel stop button is invalidated. Also, the start operation invalid period remains ON.

Next, while the stop operation invalid period is OFF, a reel stop button 624 corresponding to the remaining rotating reel 606 (in the case of FIG. 50, a right reel stop button corresponding to the right reel as the third reel) is displayed. When operated (timing t8), the rotation of the corresponding reel 606c is stopped and the stop operation invalid period is turned ON. Also, the start operation invalid period remains ON.
When the operation of the reel stop button 624 is released (timing t9), the payout operation is turned ON, and if a winning is established, credit is added or medals are paid out by the medal payout device 629. Thereafter, when the payout operation is turned off (timing t10), the game is ended and the bet operation invalid period is turned off, and the input of the betting operation can be accepted.

Next, processing by the effect control device 300 will be described. The processing by the production control device 300 includes sub-main processing (see FIG. 51) for comprehensively controlling the production, and timer interruption processing (see FIG. 52) performed every predetermined time (for example, about every 2 milliseconds). Become.
First, the sub-main process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
This sub-main process is started by reading and executing the control program of the effect control process stored in the ROM 302 by the CPU 301 when the effect control device 300 is turned on.

When the sub-main process is started, first, a power-on process (step S201) for initializing a register in the CPU 301 of the effect control device 300 or initializing game data stored in the RAM 303 is executed. Then, an interrupt is permitted (step S202).
Next, an effect setting process (step S203) for performing settings related to the game effect, a display control process (step S204) for controlling display on the image display device 641, and an audio control process (step S205) for controlling sound on the speaker 604 are executed. To do.
Thereafter, a settlement time process for executing a predetermined effect at the time of medal settlement (step S206), an information browsing process for displaying history information on the image display device 641 (step S207), and history information for browsing are generated. The history information storing process (step S208) is executed.

Next, it is determined whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S209). Here, if it is determined that no power failure has occurred (step S209; No), the process returns to step S203.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S209 that a power failure has occurred (Yes), processing for prohibiting interruption, processing for turning off all output ports, processing for saving check data in the power failure recovery inspection area, A power failure process (step S210) for performing a process for prohibiting access is executed to wait for the power to be cut off.

Next, timer interrupt processing by the effect control device 300 will be described using the flowchart of FIG.
When the timer interrupt process is started, first, an input process for processing a signal input to the effect control device 300 (step S221), and an effect control process for performing settings related to the effect by the display device 641 or a lamp (step S222). Then, an output process (step S223) for causing the built-in LEDs 1 to 3 of the reel stop button 624, which is a stop button, to emit light, or causing the built-in lamp of the start lever 621 to emit light is executed. Next, a random number update process (step S224) for updating a random number such as a production random number (for example, +1) is executed, and the timer interrupt process ends.

Next, details of the effect control process executed in step S222 of FIG. 52 by the effect control device 300 will be described using the flowchart of FIG.
The effect control process of FIG. 53 is a process of performing control to change the effect displayed when the effect button 625 is operated at a predetermined timing and when it is operated at a time other than the predetermined timing. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 54A, the fact that the operation of the effect button is effective during the game is notified by displaying a push button mark M1 on the display device 641.
In this state, the timing at which the player operates the effect button 625 is detected. As shown in FIG. 54 (B), the operation timing is, for example, the middle stage with symbol numbers “0”, “7” or “ If the “14” “replay” is the time to pass, a normal performance that unambiguously notifies a “comb” that may be established in the game is executed.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 54C, when the operation timing is, for example, the timing at which the BB symbol “7” of symbol number “2” or “16” in FIG. A special effect that more accurately informs the “combination” that may be established is executed.

The effect control process of FIG. 53 enables the effect switching control by the operation of the effect button 625 as described above. In this flowchart, first, in the operation valid period flag set in the subsequent step S235. , It is determined whether or not the operation is valid (step S231), and if it is determined that the operation is not valid (No), the effect progress mode is confirmed in the next step S232, and the operation valid period is confirmed. Is started (step S233). If it is determined that the operation effective period has not started (No), the effect control process is exited.
If it is determined in step S233 that the operation effective period has started (Yes), the process proceeds to step S234, the corresponding operation effective period is set in the operation effective period timer, and then the operation effective period flag is set. (Step S235), and then exits from the effect control process.

On the other hand, if it is determined in the first step S231 that the operation is valid (Yes), the process proceeds to step S236, where the production button operation information is confirmed to determine whether or not there is an operation (step S237). If it is determined that there is no selection operation (No), the effect control process is temporarily exited. If it is determined in step S237 that the selection operation has been performed (Yes), the process proceeds to the next step S238 to check the reel position information.
Next, it is determined whether the reel is at a predetermined position (step S239). If it is determined that the reel is not in the predetermined position (No), the process proceeds to step S240a to set a corresponding normal effect (for example, an ambiguous notification of the winning combination) and exit from the effect control process.
If it is determined in step S239 that the reel is at the predetermined position (Yes), the process proceeds to step S240b to set the corresponding specific effect and exit from the effect control process.
Specifically, in the specific effect in step S240b, for example, when a child role is won internally, the corresponding child role winning notification is made, and when the bonus is won internally, a bonus winning notification is made.

FIG. 55 (A) shows a normal effect when the player operates the effect button 625 at a timing other than the timing when the BB symbol passes the middle stage as shown in FIG. 54 (B) by the effect control process as described above. The execution timing of is shown. FIG. 55 (B) shows the execution of the special effect when the player operates the effect button at the timing when the BB symbol passes the middle stage as shown in FIG. 54 (C) by the effect control process as described above. Timing is shown.
The operation effective period T1 of the effect button 625 is from the timing t1 at which the rotation of each reel is started to the operation end timing t2 of the effect button 625, and the effect display is started at the operation end timing t2 of the effect button 625. It is executed only during the period T2.

56 and 57 show the execution timing of the special effect executed when the effect button 625 is operated at the timing when the BB symbol passes through the middle stage in the game executed with the big bonus being internally won. Progress examples are shown.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 56, when the effect button is operated at the timing when the BB symbol of the first reel passes the middle stage, the first stage of the special effect is executed, and then the second reel When the stage button is operated at the timing when the BB symbol passes the middle stage, the second stage of the special stage is executed, and when the stage button is operated at the timing when the BB symbol of the third reel passes the middle stage The third stage of the special effect is executed.
As an example of the special effects of the first stage to the third stage, as shown on the right side of FIG. 57, for example, “7” of the BB symbol is displayed as a stop symbol corresponding to the first reel in the first stage effect. BB symbol “7” is displayed as the stop symbol corresponding to the second reel in the second stage effect, and BB symbol “7” is displayed as the stop symbol corresponding to the third reel in the third step effect. , Notify that the big bonus is won internally.
By performing such effect control, the player can enjoy the game by operating the button twice in one game.

(Modification)
FIG. 58 shows a modification of the third embodiment. In this modification, after a game is started by operating the start lever, a wait period is provided until the reel starts to rotate, and an effect is executed by operating an effect button during this wait period. .
58A and 58B, (A) shows a case where a special effect is executed when the effect button 625 is operated during the wait period, and (B) shows that the effect button 625 is operated during the wait period. When the effect button is operated again for a predetermined period after the reel rotation is started, the special effect is executed. Note that, during the period in which the second effect button operation is effective after the reel rotation is started, the special effect is executed only when the effect button is operated at the timing when the BB symbol passes the middle stage as described above. good. Further, when the effect button is operated only during a period in which the effect button operation during reel fluctuation is valid, the normal effect may be executed.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the fourth embodiment, an analysis of how a player who has played with a pachislot machine equipped with a production button advances the game (ゲ ー ム), and automatic operation of the production button when the player plays a game with a pachinko machine It can be reflected in.
FIG. 59 shows an outline of a gaming system for realizing the above functions. The gaming system of FIG. 59 includes a pachinko gaming machine 10 and a pachislot gaming machine 600, a portable terminal 80 having a wireless communication function such as a cellular phone, and a server computer 90. The portable terminal 80 and the server computer 90 are It is configured to be able to transmit and receive data via a wireless communication line (Internet).

The server computer 90 is also called an external server. The server computer 90 provides a CPU (microprocessor), a ROM (read-only memory) that stores programs executed by the CPU and fixed data, a work area of the CPU, and a history of gaming machines. In addition to RAM (random access memory) that stores data and user (player) data, it has a communication function and the like, and is configured to function as a web server that provides information via the Internet.
The server computer 90 in this gaming system analyzes the data received from the portable terminal 80, extracts game information, stores the game information storage means 91, and password generation means for generating a password for allowing access to the gaming machine 92, functions as a game information disclosing means 93 for disclosing game information stored in the game information storing means 91, and a privilege granting means 94 for granting a privilege to a player.

The game information storage unit 91 receives an identification information receiving unit that receives an access based on identification information read by a portable terminal (information terminal) owned by the player, and the identification information receiving unit receives an access based on the identification information. Correspondingly, information extraction means for extracting game information of the player and ID code of the gaming machine, and information storage means for storing the extracted game information and gaming machine ID in association with the player are provided.
The “privilege” given to the player has the right that, for example, a player who has acquired a “special identification code” through the game can access the web server and receive content data such as a standby image of a portable terminal. It is possible to grant. It should be noted that the “special identification code” may be acquirable, for example, while waiting for a customer, regardless of the game result.

In the gaming system of the present embodiment, when a person (player) operates an input operation means (production button or select button) provided on the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 10 or the pachislot gaming machine 600, the gaming machine control device Displays a two-dimensional pattern code represented by a QR code (registered trademark) (hereinafter referred to as an identification code or a two-dimensional code) by a display device or the like. The displayed identification code is read by a photographing function (digital camera) provided in the portable terminal 80, and the server computer 90 is accessed via a wireless communication line based on the identification code, and game information such as a game history is obtained. It is configured so that it can be stored, and a special game is obtained by the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the pachislot gaming machine 600 by acquiring a password from the server computer 90 and inputting the acquired password by input operation means provided on the front surface of the gaming machine. It is comprised so that services, such as a game by an aspect, can be received.
Instead of displaying the two-dimensional code, a similar code (such as serial data) may be transmitted from the pachinko gaming machine 10 or the pachislot gaming machine 600 to the portable terminal 80 by a wireless communication signal such as infrared rays. . In this case, the wireless communication means of the gaming machine functions as identification information output means.

In order to realize the functions as described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the pachislot gaming machine 600 each have a password receiving means 114, a game information reflecting means (effect control means) 115 for reflecting the game information in the game effect, and a game. Game data analysis means 116 for analyzing data, game information temporary holding means 117 for storing and holding game information generated during the game as history, and an identification code such as a two-dimensional code reflecting the game information are displayed. And an identification code display means 118 for displaying on (41, 641).
The identification code display means 118 generates an identification code based on the game information generated during the game stored in the game information temporary holding means 117 and the analysis result information by the game data analysis means 116.

  The portable terminal 80 includes an identification code acquisition unit 81 such as a CCD camera that acquires the identification code displayed by the identification code display unit 118, a wireless communication unit that transmits the acquired identification code and accesses the server computer 90, and the like. The server access means 82, the password receiving means 83 for receiving the password issued by the server computer 90, the game information browsing means 84 for receiving and browsing the game information transmitted by the server computer 90, and the server computer 90. A privilege storing means 85 for receiving and storing the granted privilege is provided.

FIG. 60 shows a flowchart of timer interrupt processing executed by the effect control device 300 of the pachislot gaming machine 600. This timer interrupt process is different from that shown in FIG. Since the sub-main process executed by the effect control device 300 is the same as that shown in FIG. 51, illustration and description thereof are omitted.
The timer interruption process of FIG. 60 includes an input process (step S221) for processing a signal input to the effect control device 300, an effect control process (step S222) for performing settings related to an effect by the display device 641, a lamp, and the like. A production throat analysis process (step S223) for analyzing how to operate the production buttons (step S223), an identification code display control process (step S224) for generating and displaying an identification code that can be read by the portable terminal 80, and a reel stop button 624 Output processing (step S225) for causing the built-in LEDs 1 to 3 to emit light, or for the built-in lamp of the start lever 621 to emit light, and random number update processing (step S226) for updating random numbers such as production random numbers (for example, +1). Become.

Next, the effect progress analysis process in step S223 of the timer interrupt process of FIG. 60 will be described using the time chart of FIG. 61 and the flowchart of FIG.
Some players (advanced players) who are not interested in this effect and advance the game more and more even if the effect is being performed on the display device 641 during the game, while the display device There are also players (beginners) who play games slowly while enjoying the production at 641.
FIG. 61 shows an example of a time chart for explaining an example of the progress of effects in the pachislot machine. Among these, the time chart of FIG. 61A is a time chart when the progress of the effect is fast, and the time chart of FIG. 61B is a time chart when the progress of the effect is slow.

First, when the start lever 21 is operated (timing t21), the game is started, and the rotation of the left reel 606a that is the first reel, the middle reel 606b that is the second reel, and the right reel 606c that is the third reel. Be started. When the rotation of the reel is started, the introduction effect is executed as the display effect. Here, in the case of this example, it is assumed that a bonus winning (special winning) winning flag is carried over to the game, or an internal winning is won in the game.
Next, when a reel stop button 624 corresponding to any one of the three reels being rotated (in this example, the left reel stop button corresponding to the left reel 606a as the first reel) is operated (timing) At t22), the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped, and the first stage effect is executed as the display effect.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 61A, the player operates the reel stop button 624 before the end of the introduction effect, and after the introduction effect ends (specifically, as shown in FIG. 61B). Specifically, the reel stop button 624 may be operated when the display on the image display device 641 is stopped in the final display mode of the introduction effect.
At the end of the introductory effect, for example, an effect for notifying the possibility (reliability) of the internal winning in the special prize is performed. For example, as a final display mode of the introduction effect, a screen on which characters for reporting the reliability (“Fight!” Etc.) appear is displayed. However, if the reel stop button 624 is operated before the introduction effect ends, such a final screen is not displayed, and the next effect (first-stage effect) is forcibly executed during the introduction effect. Is done.

Next, when a reel stop button corresponding to one of the remaining two rotating reels (in this example, a middle reel stop button corresponding to the second reel, middle reel 606b) is operated (timing t23). ), The rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped, and the second stage effect is executed as the display effect.
Also in this case, as shown in FIG. 61 (A), the player operates the reel stop button 624 before the end of the first stage effect, and as shown in FIG. 61 (B), the first stage. In some cases, the reel stop button 624 is operated after the end of the production.
At the end of the first stage effect, for example, an effect for exciting the display effect (for example, a battle game) is performed. However, if the reel stop button 624 is operated before the end of the stage 1 stage, the final screen is not displayed, and the next stage (stage 2 stage stage) is forcibly performed during the stage 1 stage. ) Is executed.

Next, when a reel stop button corresponding to the remaining one rotating reel (in this example, the right reel stop button corresponding to the third reel, the right reel 606c) is operated (timing t24), the corresponding reel Is stopped, and a third stage effect is executed as a display effect. Here, it is assumed that a special prize in the internal winning state is not established in this game.
Also in this case, the player operates the reel stop button 624 before the end as shown in FIG. 61 (A), and the second stage of the second stage as shown in FIG. 61 (B). In some cases, the reel stop button 624 is operated after the end of the effect (specifically, when the display on the image display device is stopped in the final display mode of the second stage effect).

At the end of the second stage effect, for example, an effect for notifying the possibility (reliability) of the internal winning in the special prize is performed. However, if the reel stop button 624 is operated before the end of the second stage production, such a screen is not displayed, and the next presentation (third stage) is forcibly performed during the second stage production. Is performed).
Here, when the special winning is not established, as the third stage effect, for example, a defeat effect is performed in which the player character is attacked by the enemy character and lost. However, if the start lever 621 is operated again before the end of the third stage effect (timing t25), such a screen is not displayed, and the next effect is forcibly performed in the middle of the third stage effect. (Fourth stage effect) is executed. Here, it is assumed that a revival effect is executed as a fourth stage effect for notifying that a special prize has been won internally.

After the end of the fourth stage effect, for example, an effect is provided for notifying that a special prize has been won internally. However, as shown in FIG. 61A, when the reel stop button 624 is operated before the end of the fourth stage effect (timing t26), the reel stop button 624 is operated after the end of the fourth stage effect. Compared to the case, the fourth stage effect is shortened.
As described above, in the pachislot machine, the presentation proceeds in response to the operation of the reel stop button 624 and the start lever 621 by the player. That is, a player who is not interested in the contents of the production and wants to digest the game one after another (advanced player type: production tendency 1) quickly operates the reel stop button 624 and the start lever 621 and is interested in the contents of the production and enjoys the production. However, a player who wants to digest the game (beginner type: production tendency 2) slowly operates the reel stop button 624 and the start lever 621.

The effect progress analysis process of FIG. 62 analyzes whether the player is a beginner type or an advanced player type according to the effect tendency. In this effect progress analysis process, first, whether or not one game is finished. Is determined (step S241). If it is determined in step S241 that one game has not ended (No), the effect progress analysis process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S241 that one game has ended (Yes), it is determined whether or not an effect to be analyzed has occurred, such as an effect that progresses for each operation or a specific effect that spans multiple games. (Step S242). If it is determined in step S242 that the target effect has not occurred in the game (No), the effect progress analysis process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S242 that the target effect has occurred (Yes), the effect progress information on the specific effect that has occurred this time is stored in the game information temporary storage means 117 (step S243). Here, the effect progress information in the specific effect is the number of times the reel stop button 624 and the start lever 621 are operated during the effect (for example, the introductory effect shown in FIG. 61 and the first to fourth stage effects) ( Hereinafter, it is referred to as “the number of production cancellations”).
Next, the number of occurrences of the specific effect is updated (step S244). This number is cleared when the power is turned off or an identification code is issued. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the number of occurrences of the specific effect has reached a predetermined number (for example, 10 times) (step S245). And when it determines with not having reached the predetermined number of times (No), the said effect progress analysis process is complete | finished.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S245 that the predetermined number of times has been reached (Yes), the process proceeds to the next step S246, and the effect progress information of the specific effect accumulated and stored in the game information temporary storage means 117 is confirmed. From this, the number of production cancellations is confirmed (step S247). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the ratio of the number of production cancellations to the number of occurrences of the specific production is a predetermined ratio (for example, 60%) or more (step S248). And when it determines with it being more than a predetermined ratio (step S248; Yes), it progresses to step S249a and it determines with it is the production tendency 2. If it is determined in step S248 that the ratio is not equal to or greater than the predetermined ratio (No), the process proceeds to step S249b and it is determined that the effect tendency is 1.
Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S250, where identification code (two-dimensional code) setting information corresponding to the effect tendency determined in step S249a or step S248 is prepared, and the effect progress analysis process ends.

  Specifically, if it is determined in step S248 that the ratio of the number of production cancellations to the number of occurrences of the specific production is equal to or greater than a predetermined ratio (Yes), that is, if the number of production cancellations is relatively large, production tendency 1 Set identification code setting information corresponding to (advanced person type). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S248 that the ratio of the number of production cancellations with respect to the number of occurrences of the specific production is not greater than or equal to a predetermined ratio (No), that is, if the number of production cancellations is relatively small, production tendency 2 (beginner type) ID code setting information corresponding to is set.

Next, the identification code display control process in step S224 of the timer interrupt process of FIG. 60 will be described using the flowchart of FIG.
In this identification code display control process, first, it is determined whether or not there is an identification code display flag set in the subsequent step S264 (step S261). And when it determines with there being no identification code display flag (No), it progresses to step S262, it is determined whether there was any display code display operation by a player, and it determined with no display operation (step S262; No). In this case, the process exits the identification code display control process. If it is determined in step S262 that there is a display operation (Yes), the process proceeds to step S263, and an identification code is generated based on the identification code setting information set in step S250 of the effect tendency analysis process of FIG. indicate. Thereafter, after setting the identification code display flag (step S264), the initial value is set in the identification code display timer (step S265), and the process exits the identification code display control process. The timer is set to stop the display of the identification code and prevent other players from acquiring it after a certain period of time that is assumed to be required for the player to obtain the identification code. is there.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S261 that the identification code display flag is present (Yes), the process proceeds to step S266, where the identification code display timer is updated (-1), and it is determined whether or not the timer has expired. (Step S267). If it is determined that the timer has not expired (step S267; No), the process proceeds to step S268, where it is determined whether a display end operation has been performed, and it is determined that there is no display end operation (step S268; No). In this case, the process exits the identification code display control process.
If it is determined in step S267 that the timer has expired (Yes), or if it is determined in step S268 that a display end operation has been performed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S269 to display a customer waiting screen. Set up. Then, after clearing the identification code display flag set in step S264 (step S270), the game history information storage area in the game information temporary holding area 117 is cleared (step S271), and the identification code display control process is performed. finish.

Next, the player obtains the identification code displayed by the identification code display control process of FIG. 63 with the portable terminal, accesses the server to obtain the password, and inputs the password to the pachinko gaming machine to start the game. In this case, an example of the procedure of the automatic operation setting process 1 executed by the effect control device 300 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
64 is an alternative to the automatic operation setting process 1 of FIG. 37 in the gaming machine of the first embodiment. The difference from the automatic operation setting process 1 in FIG. 37 is that step B117a for determining whether or not a password has been input is added after step B117, and that a password has been input in this step (Yes). It is only the point which provides step B119b which sets an automatic operation pattern based on the password content when it determines.

In the automatic operation setting process 1 of FIG. 64, first, the automatic operation setting information (flag) set in the subsequent step B114 is checked to determine whether or not automatic operation is being set (step B111). If it is determined that the setting is not being made (No), the production button operation information is confirmed in the next step B112. At this time, the player sees the screen displayed on the display device 41 and selects whether to perform automatic operation setting by operating the effect button. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the production button operation information indicates the start of automatic operation setting (step B113). If it is determined that the start of automatic operation setting is not selected (No), the automatic operation setting process 1 is exited.
If it is determined in step B113 that the start of automatic operation setting has been selected (Yes), the process proceeds to step B114, and automatic operation setting information (flag) is set. Then, the process proceeds to step B115, an initial value is set in the customer waiting timer so as not to start displaying the customer waiting screen, and the automatic operation setting process 1 is exited.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the first step B111 that automatic operation is being set (Yes), the process proceeds to step B116, and an initial value is set in the customer waiting timer so as not to start displaying the customer waiting screen. Then, after confirming the effect button operation information in the next step B117, it is determined whether or not a password has been input (step B117a). If it is determined that a password has been input (Yes), the process proceeds to step B119b, and an automatic operation pattern is set based on the password content. If it is determined that there is no password input (No), the process proceeds to step B118 to determine whether or not a selection operation has been performed. When it is determined that there is no selection operation (No), the automatic operation setting process 1 is exited.

If it is determined in step B118 that the selection operation has been performed (Yes), the process proceeds to the next step B119a to set the selected automatic operation pattern. Then, the process proceeds to step B120, the automatic operation setting information (flag) is cleared, and the automatic operation setting process 1 is terminated.
With the above processing, when a password is input, the production tendency on the pachislot gaming machine is reflected in the automatic operation setting on the pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 65 shows a case where a player who has played a game with a pachislot machine acquires an identification code with a mobile terminal, accesses a server to acquire a password, and inputs the password to a pachinko gaming machine to start a game. A series of flows are shown.

As shown in FIG. 65, the pachislot machine 600 determines an effect tendency and displays an identification code (two-dimensional code) corresponding to the effect tendency (# 1). The player acquires this identification code (two-dimensional code) with the portable terminal 80 and accesses the external server 90 (# 2). Then, the external server 90 stores the game history information (including the effect tendency) included in the identification code. Further, the player accesses the external server 90 with the identification code (two-dimensional code) acquired from the pachislot machine with the portable terminal 80 and requests the issuance of a password for the next game (# 3). Then, the external server 90 issues a password including game information (including a tendency to produce effects) (# 4).
The player receives the password transmitted by the external server 90 with the portable terminal 80 and inputs the acquired password to the gaming machine 10 (# 5). Then, the gaming machine 10 determines whether or not the received password is valid, and if it is determined to be valid, the gaming information included in the password is reflected in the subsequent game control or included in the password. A corresponding automatic operation pattern is set according to the production tendency.

Although the invention made by the present inventor has been specifically described based on the embodiments, the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. For example, in the above embodiment, the game information generated in the gaming machine is reflected in the identification code (two-dimensional code) and transmitted to the server computer via the player's portable terminal for management. However, the hall computer and the server computer that collect and manage gaming machine information can be configured to transmit data, and the gaming information can be transmitted from the hall computer to the server computer in association with the player ID code. good.
Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated what applied this invention to the pachinko gaming machine and the pachislot gaming machine, this invention can be applied to another gaming machine and a gaming system using the same.

10 Gaming machines (Pachinko machines)
19 Speaker (Director)
25a Production button (operation unit, operation means)
25c Light-emitting device (built-in lamp)
253 Drive mechanism (drive means)
41 display device (production device, operation notification means, remaining period notification means, specific remaining period notification means)
100 Game control device (game control means, special game state control means, prefetch determination means, prefetch notice means)
111C RAM (start winning storage means)
300 effect control device (auxiliary effect control means, auxiliary effect change means, operation effective period control means, operation notification means, operation notification start means, operation notification advance start means, operation notification end means, operation notification advance end means, remaining period notification Means, specific remaining period notification means)
600 gaming machines (pachislot machines)
641 display device (production device, operation notification means, remaining period notification means, specific remaining period notification means)

Claims (2)

A special game state control means for starting a game based on establishment of a start condition and generating a special game state advantageous to the player when a predetermined special result is derived as a result of the game;
Auxiliary production control means for executing and controlling auxiliary production related to the derivation of the special result;
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
In a gaming machine comprising
The auxiliary effect control means includes:
Operation determining means for determining that the operation of the operating means has been executed;
Operation effective period control means for controlling the operation effective period of the operation means;
Auxiliary effect changing means for executing change control for changing the mode of the auxiliary effect based on the operation of the operation means being executed during the operation valid period;
An operation notification means for executing an operation notification for prompting an operation of the operation means by a specific display;
With
The operation notification means includes
Operation notification start means for starting display of the specific display in response to the start of the operation valid period;
Before SL has an operation notification prestart means capable of displaying a pre-specified display before Viewing the start of a particular display,
Wherein the operation before the start of the validity period the pre specific display and the specific display after the start of the operation lifetime are substantially the same shape,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific display is configured integrally with an operation means notification display corresponding to the operation means and an operation effective period display corresponding to the operation effective period . Before SL auxiliary effect change means, in the case where the display of the specific display is started by the operation notification start means, in the case where the display of the pre specific display is started by the operation informing prestart means, said auxiliary effect 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein change control by the change means is made different.