JP6077964B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing a variable display game.

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a gaming machine. In this pachinko machine, a plurality of pieces of identification information (designs, symbols, etc.) displayed on the display device provided in the game area based on the winning of the game ball in the start opening provided in the game area (start prize) If the aspect of the plurality of pieces of identification information that has been displayed after the predetermined time has elapsed is a special result aspect determined in advance, a predetermined game value is given to the player (for example, a prize) There is a special gaming state (for example, a big hit state) in which a ball is paid out.

  In recent years, in order to improve the player's participation consciousness, there is a production operation means such as a production button that the player can intervene in the production separately from the game execution means such as a handle (operation unit). A gaming machine has been proposed in which player operation information (production intervention information display) of an operation means is displayed on a display device to cause the player to operate, and the operation result is reflected in the content of the effect executed on the display device (for example, , See Patent Document 1). In recent years, there has also been proposed a gaming machine that changes the operation mode of the game execution means according to the game state (for example, switching between left-handed and right-handed according to the game state). In addition, the player operation information related to the operation mode (display of the firing operation information) is also displayed on the display device.

JP 2004-154180 A

  However, when a plurality of player operation information (that is, operation instruction display) is displayed on the display device, there is a problem that it becomes difficult to understand the instruction content indicated by the player operation information or it is difficult to see because of overlapping portions. It was.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to display operation information (production intervention information display, firing operation information display, etc.) on a display device in a manner that is easy for a player to understand.

In a typical embodiment of the present invention, a display device is provided that can execute a variable display game that displays the identification information in a variable manner based on the inflow of game balls into the starting area, and the result of the variable display game is a special result. when it becomes, in the gaming machine that occur is advantageous special game state to the player, and the player-operable operating means to intervene in effect carried out in the game machine, a firing means for firing the game ball , A firing operation means that can be operated by a player to perform firing by the firing means, operation information relating to the operation means and operation of the firing operation means, and identification information to be displayed in a variable manner are displayed on the display device. comprising a display control means for performing control, and the operation information, and the normal display mode for prompting to manipulate the operating means to intervene in effect carried out in the game machine, than the normal display mode And directing intervention information that can be displayed on a large special display mode of expectation that the variable display game is special that said, to manipulate the firing operation means to a particular embodiment the firing mode of the fire means Firing operation information to be urged, and the display control means displays the operation information on the display device in preference to the variable display identification information, and the variable display of timing for switching the firing operation of the firing operation means In a game, when the display timing of the production intervention information displayed in the special display mode and the firing operation information overlap, the firing operation information is before the production intervention information displayed in the special display mode. is displayed on the display device preferentially to look like, the effect intervention information displayed by the special display mode, overlap between the firing operation information viewing The effect intervention information even impossible Ru der identifiable.

  The “emission unit” is, for example, a ball launcher. “Operating means” is, for example, an effect button. “Launch operation means” is, for example, an operation unit of a ball launcher. The “display control means” is, for example, an effect control device. “Production intervention information” is, for example, an operation instruction display that prompts the user to operate the production buttons. “Launching operation information” is, for example, a firing operation information display that prompts the user to operate the operation unit of the ball launching device.

  According to an embodiment of the present invention, operation information can be displayed on a display device in a manner that is easily understood by a player.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine of the 1st embodiment of the present invention is equipped. It is a figure which shows the 1st state of the winning combination switching mechanism of a certain aspect with which the game board of the 1st Embodiment of this invention is equipped. It is a figure which shows the 2nd state of the winning combination switching mechanism of a certain aspect with which the game board of the 1st Embodiment of this invention is equipped. It is a figure which shows the 1st state of the prize switch mechanism of another aspect with which the game board of the 1st Embodiment of this invention is equipped. It is a figure which shows the 2nd state of the winning switch mechanism of another aspect with which the game board of the 1st Embodiment of this invention is equipped. It is a block block diagram which shows the control system centering on the game control apparatus of the game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block block diagram which shows the control system centering on the production | presentation control apparatus of the game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the first half part of the main process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the latter half part of the main process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the timer interruption process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure game process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the start port switch monitoring process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure start port switch common process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure pending | holding information determination process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure normal process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining an example of the change order flag save area | region which stores the change order flag of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure change start process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (A) is the special figure 1 change start process performed at the time of the start of a 1st special figure change display game, (B) Is a special figure 2 fluctuation start process executed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the big hit flag 1 setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the big hit flag 2 setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the big hit determination process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure information setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the fluctuation pattern setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a deviation fluctuation pattern table showing an example of a fluctuation pattern at the time of deviation in the normal gaming state of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a big hit fluctuation pattern table which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern at the time of big hit in the normal game state of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a deviation fluctuation pattern table showing an example of a fluctuation pattern at the time of deviation in the high chance zone according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a big hit fluctuation pattern table which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern at the time of the big hit in the high chance zone of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the change start information setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure change process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure display process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process transition setting process 1 of the fanfare / interval of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the presentation mode information check process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. In 1st Embodiment of this invention, it is a figure which shows an example of the table which matches production | presentation mode number, presentation remaining rotation speed, and next mode transition information. In the first embodiment of this invention, it is a figure which illustrates a part of effect mode command as a command corresponding to an effect mode number. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the time reduction fluctuation frequency update process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the high probability variation frequency update process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the time-short end setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure high probability end setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot end process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the big hit end setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (A) shows the big hit end setting process 1, (B) shows the big hit end setting process 2. FIG. In the first embodiment of the present invention, examples of jackpot type distribution information (distribution contents, round distribution) are shown as a first special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 1 fluctuation display game) and a second special figure fluctuation. It is a table shown with respect to a display game (special figure 2 fluctuation display game). In the 1st Embodiment of this invention, it is the table which put together the content of presentation mode. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the usual game process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the usual figure normal process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the some common figure fluctuation pattern table of the 1st Embodiment of this invention corresponding to a gaming state. It is a flowchart of the process during the normal map display of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the process during a common figure of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the general electric operation transition setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the 1stCPU main process performed by the microcomputer for main control (1stCPU) of the production | presentation control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the 1st scene control process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch command reception process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the game flow of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a table which shows the challenge game rush condition of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. 4 is a table showing mode entry conditions and extreme chance mode entry / end / extension conditions according to the first embodiment of this invention. It is a table which shows the reservation prefetch notice effect aspect 1, 2, and 3 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process during a fluctuation | variation of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the fluctuation pattern information setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of 2nd main processing of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the normal game process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of production of the high chance zone of the 1st Embodiment of this invention in time series (time order). It is a figure which shows the example (effect pattern 1) of the challenge game of the 1st Embodiment of this invention in time series (time order). It is a figure which shows the example effect (effect pattern 9) of the challenge game of the 1st Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect at the time of the extreme chance mode rush of the 1st Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect at the time of the extreme chance mode extension (continuation) of the 1st Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch command reception process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the fluctuation pattern information setting process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the continuous notice effect stop symbol and change pattern setting process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the pending | holding display process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of production (first half) of the reservation prefetch notice (hold change notice) of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is a figure which shows the example of production (second half) of the hold prefetch notice (hold change notice) of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is a figure which shows the other example of presentation of the reservation prefetch notice (hold change notice) of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is a figure which shows the example of production which concerns on the modification of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is a figure which shows the example of production which concerns on the other modification of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the fluctuation pattern information setting process of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the pseudo | simulation continuous effect setting process of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the decoration special symbol (a main symbol and a subordinate symbol) and a pseudo stock symbol of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation (first half) of the stock production of the pseudo-continuous design of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention, and a pseudo-continuous production in the time series. It is a figure which shows the example (the latter half) of the production | presentation of the pseudo | simulation continuous symbol stock production and pseudo | simulation continuous production of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect of the challenge game of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect of the noise effect of the 4th Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is a figure which shows other examples of the noise production of the 4th Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is a figure which shows the usage example of the noise production of the 4th Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is a figure which shows the other usage example of the noise effect of the 4th Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the game machine error monitoring process of the 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process during a fluctuation | variation of the 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the fluctuation pattern information setting process of the 5th Embodiment of this invention. In the 5th Embodiment of this invention, when there is no hold display, it is a table which shows an example of the display priority of executing the change display game (during change). In a 5th embodiment of the present invention, it is a table which shows an example of a display priority during execution (fluctuating) of a variable display game, when there is a hold display. In a 5th embodiment of the present invention, it is a table which shows an example of a display priority during execution of a change display game (during change) when the remaining number of rotations decreases. In the 5th Embodiment of this invention, it is a figure which shows the example of a display of the various displays in the display part of the display apparatus in execution of a variable display game (during a change). It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the symbol stop process of the 5th Embodiment of this invention. In the 5th Embodiment of this invention, it is a table which shows an example of the display priority after completion | finish of a variable display game (while special symbols are stopped). In the 5th Embodiment of this invention, it is a figure which shows the example of a display of the various displays in the display part of the display apparatus after completion | finish of a variable display game (while special symbols are stopped).

  A gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that the front, rear, left, and right in the description of the embodiment refer to a direction viewed from the game board (a direction viewed from the player).

(First embodiment)
[Composition of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 1 includes an opening / closing frame (main body frame) 4 that is attached to an outer frame (support) 2 fixed to an island facility via a hinge 3 so that the right side portion can be freely opened and closed. The open / close frame 4 includes a front frame 5 and a glass frame (transparent plate holding frame) 6.

  A game board 30 (see FIG. 2A) is disposed on the front frame 5, and a glass frame 6 provided with a cover glass 6a covering the front of the game board 30 is attached. The front frame 5 and the glass frame 6 can be opened individually. For example, only the glass frame 6 can be opened to access the game area 31 (see FIG. 2A) of the game board 30. Further, by opening the front frame 5 in a state where the glass frame 6 is not opened, it is possible to access a game control device 600 (see FIG. 3) or the like disposed on the back side of the game board 30.

  A decorative member 7 is disposed around the cover glass 6 a of the glass frame 6. A frame decoration device 21 (see FIG. 4) configured by LEDs or the like is accommodated inside the decoration member 7, and the light emission state of the decoration member 7 can be adjusted by controlling the frame decoration device 21.

  An illumination unit 8 is disposed above the glass frame 6, and a movable illumination 9 is disposed on the left and right sides of the illumination unit 8. The illumination unit 8 accommodates an illumination member such as an LED inside, and performs a light emission effect according to the gaming state. The movable illumination 9 includes an illumination member such as an LED, and a frame effect device 22 (see FIG. 4) that includes an illumination drive motor that drives the illumination member. The frame effect device 22 of the movable illumination 9 is controlled so as to drive, for example, rotationally drive the illumination member according to the gaming state. In addition, the illumination member arrange | positioned inside the illumination unit 8 and the movable illumination 9 also comprises some frame decoration apparatuses 21 (refer FIG. 4).

  The gaming machine 1 includes an upper speaker 10a and a lower speaker 10b that emit sound effects, alarm sounds, notification sounds, and the like. The upper speaker 10 a is disposed on both upper side portions of the glass frame 6, and the lower speaker 10 b is disposed below the upper plate 11 a constituting the upper plate unit 11.

  A gaming state notification LED 12 for notifying abnormality in the gaming machine 1 is provided on the upper right side of the movable illumination 9 disposed on the left side. When an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine 1, the gaming state notification LED 12 is turned on or blinks, and a notification sound for notifying the abnormality is output from the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b.

  Abnormalities occurring in the gaming machine 1 include failure of the gaming machine 1 and implementation of fraud. The illegal act includes, for example, an act of illegally manipulating the trajectory of the launched game ball with a magnet or an act of vibrating the gaming machine 1. These fraudulent acts are detected by detecting magnetism with the magnetic sensor 23 (see FIG. 3) or detecting unauthorized radio waves with the radio wave sensor 24 (see FIG. 3).

  Further, the act of opening the open / close frame 4 illegally is also included in the illegal act. The open / closed state of the front frame 5 is detected by a front frame open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 3), and the open / closed state of the glass frame 6 is detected by a glass frame open detection switch 26 (see FIG. 3).

  An upper plate unit 11 including an upper plate (storage plate) 11 a is provided at the lower part of the glass frame 6. The game balls stored in the upper plate 11a are supplied to a ball launcher (not shown) provided at the lower part of the front frame 5.

  The fixed panel 13 fixed to the front frame 5 at a position below the glass frame 6 is provided with a lower plate (a tray) 14 and an operation unit 15 for driving the ball emitting device. When the player rotates the operation unit 15, the ball launching device launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 11 a to the game area 31 (see FIG. 2A) of the game board 30. The lower plate 14 is provided with a ball removal mechanism 16 for discharging game balls stored in the lower plate 14 to the outside.

  The ball launching device (launching means) changes the launching force, which is the force (velocity) at which a game ball is launched into the game area 31, to the operation mode of the operation unit 15 (shooting operation means, game execution means) such as a handle by the player. The game ball can be fired in various launch modes that can be changed correspondingly and have different firing forces. In response to the operation of the operation unit 15 by the player, the ball launching device plays a game with a first launch mode in which a game ball is launched with a first launch rate and a second launch rate different from the first launch rate. It is possible to launch in the second launch mode in which a sphere is launched. For example, the first firing mode is one of left-handed and right-handed, and the second firing mode is the other of left-handed and right-handed. Left-handed and right-handed are modes in which game balls flow down on the left and right sides of the game area 31 (see FIG. 2A), respectively. The player can select left-handed or right-handed according to the operation mode of the operation unit 15.

  The upper plate unit 11 is provided with an effect button 17 for receiving an operation input from a player on the front side of the upper plate 11a. When the player operates the effect button 17 (effect operation means), it is possible to perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game on the variable display device (display device) 35 (see FIG. 2A). In the normal gaming state, the effect pattern (effect mode) can be changed. The fluctuation display game includes a special figure fluctuation display game and a normal figure fluctuation display game, but in this specification, when the fluctuation display game is simply referred to, it means a special figure fluctuation display game.

  The normal gaming state is a gaming state in which a specific gaming state has not occurred. The specific game state is, for example, a probability variation state (probability variation state, probability variation game state) in which the probability that the result of the variation display game will be a big hit is higher than the normal game state, The time-short state (time-short game state), the big hit game state (special game state), etc. that can improve the number of executions per unit time. The probability variation state and the time reduction state can be generated in an overlapping manner. In this embodiment, if the probability variation state occurs, the time variation state also becomes a time reduction state. It should be noted that, in a probability change state other than the latent probability change state or in a short-time state, the power transmission support state in which the power transmission support described later is executed. In the present embodiment, the specific game state includes a special game state in a high chance zone (specific game mode) described later.

  Below the decorative member 7 of the glass frame 6, a ball lending button 18 that is operated when a player rents a game ball, and a discharge button 19 that is operated to discharge a prepaid card or the like from a card unit (not shown). Are arranged. Further, a balance display unit 20 for displaying a balance of a prepaid card or the like is provided between the ball lending button 18 and the discharge button 19.

  Next, the gaming board 30 disposed in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2A is a front view of the gaming board 30 provided in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The game board 30 is provided with guide rails 33 as partition members on the surface of a rectangular game board main body 32 made of plywood, plastic, or the like, thereby forming a substantially circular game region 31.

  A center case (game production component) 34 having an opening 34 a is disposed in the game area 31. An opening having a shape along the outer periphery of the center case 34 is formed in the game board 30, and the center case 34 is fitted into the opening from the front of the game board 30.

  A control base unit including a display device 35 is disposed on the back surface of the game board 30. The display device 35 includes a display unit 35a capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information. The control base is a box-shaped member having a space inside, and the control base unit is attached to the back surface of the game board 30 so as to sandwich the game board 30 with the center case 34.

  The opening 34 a of the center case 34 is provided corresponding to the display unit 35 a of the display device 35, and the display unit 35 a of the display device 35 is disposed so as to face the opening 34 a of the center case 34. The display unit 35a of the display device 35 is a liquid crystal display capable of displaying an arbitrary image. An image based on the progress of the game, such as a plurality of identification information (special symbols) and a character that produces a variable display game on the display screen. Is displayed. The display unit 35a of the display device 35 is not limited to a liquid crystal display, but may be an EL, a CRT, or the like. The display device 35 has a plurality of variable display areas (for example, three display areas on the left side, the center, and the right side) on the display unit 35a, and is configured to be able to display an independent image in each display area. Yes.

  The game area 31 at the lower right of the center case 34 is provided with a normal figure start gate 36 (normal figure start area) that establishes a start condition for a normal symbol (normal figure) variable display game when a game ball passes. The When the player hits the game ball on the right side of the game area 31, the game ball can pass through the normal symbol starting gate.

  In the game area 31 below the center case 34, a start winning port unit 101 is provided. The start winning opening unit 101 distributes the game balls that have entered from the common entrance 103 by a winning switching mechanism 105 (FIGS. 2B to 2E), which will be described later, and a first start winning opening 37a (first start winning area, first The start area) and the second start prize opening 37b (second start prize area, second start area) can be alternately awarded. The winning switching mechanism 105 constitutes an area changing means for changing the winning area. The game ball is more likely to flow into the common entrance 103 of the start winning port unit 101 when the left hand is made to flow down the game ball on the left side of the game area 31 than when the right hand is hit.

  A start winning opening (starting area) 37 to which a starting condition for a special symbol (special figure) variable display game can be given based on winning of a game ball is disposed below the starting winning opening unit 101. The start winning opening 37 includes a first start winning opening 37a that establishes a start condition for the first special figure variation display game when the game ball is won, and a second special figure fluctuation display game that starts when the game ball wins. And a second start winning opening 37b that establishes a condition. 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 (or simply a fluctuation display game).

  The second start winning opening 37b is disposed on the right side of the first starting winning opening 37a and includes an opening / closing member (normal electric accessory) 37c. The opening / closing member 37c is kept closed in a normal state (a disadvantageous state for the player), and a game ball passing from the common entrance 103 to the inside of the start winning port unit 101 is provided in the second starting winning port 37b. Only wins (enters). When the result of the general-purpose variable display game is in a predetermined stop display mode (when the general-purpose variable display game is a win), the front-end solenoid 27 (see FIG. 3) serving as a drive device The open / close member 37c is pivoted so as to open, and the game ball easily flows into the second start winning port 37b not only from the common entrance 103 but also from the lower right part of the starting winning port unit 101 (advantageous for the player). State). If the opening / closing member 37c is opened when hitting right, the game ball easily flows from the lower right portion of the start winning port unit 101 into the second starting winning port 37b.

  The game control device 600 generates a general power support state by executing a general power support that increases the frequency of occurrence of the easy winning state for the second start winning opening 37b or lengthens the generation time of the easy winning state. For example, in the normal state, the winning probability of the normal map change display game is set to 0/250, whereas in the normal power support state, the win probability of the normal map change display game is 240/250, and the opening / closing member 37c (normal electric role) The opening time of the object) is 1352 milliseconds (ms), and the number of opening times is 3 times.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 2B and FIG. 2C, the winning switching mechanism 105 of the start winning opening unit 101 will be described. The winning switching mechanism 105 as the area changing means distributes the game balls that have entered from the common entrance 103 of the starting winning port unit 101 to the left side (first starting winning port 37a side) and the right side (second starting winning port 37b side). Then, the start winning opening unit 101 is caused to flow down. The winning switch mechanism 105 includes a rotating member 109 that rotates about the rotation shaft 107 with respect to the start winning port unit 101 main body, and a stopper member 111 that stops the rotation of the rotating member 109. The rotating member 109 has an extending portion that extends in three directions from the rotating shaft 107. The three extending portions include a left bottom portion 109a, a right bottom portion 109b, and a standing portion 109c that stands up with respect to the left bottom portion 109a and the right bottom portion 109b.

  2B shows a first state in which the right bottom portion 109b of the rotated rotating member 109 is in contact with and stopped at the upper right side of the stopper member 111. FIG. In the first state of the winning switch mechanism 105, the game ball that has entered from the common entrance 103 flows down to the L-shaped accommodation portion 113 defined by the left bottom portion 109a and the standing portion 109c, and the rotating member 109 is a game ball. It rotates (rotates) counterclockwise by the load. Then, as shown in FIG. 2C, the winning switch mechanism 105 is in a second state in which the left bottom portion 109a of the rotated rotating member 109 is in contact with and stopped at the upper left portion of the stopper member 111. At this time, the game balls in the housing portion 113 flow down to the left side (first start winning award port 37a side) and are distributed.

  In the second state of the winning switching mechanism 105, the game ball entered from the common entrance 103 flows down to the L-shaped accommodation portion 115 defined by the right bottom portion 109b and the standing portion 109c, and the rotating member 109 is the game ball. It rotates (rotates) clockwise by the load. Then, as shown in FIG. 2B, the winning switch mechanism 105 is in the first state in which the right bottom portion 109b of the rotated rotating member 109 is in contact with and stopped at the upper right side of the stopper member 111. At this time, the game balls in the accommodation unit 115 flow down to the right side (second start winning port 37b side) and are distributed.

  2D and 2E show another example of the winning switching mechanism 105 of the start winning opening unit 101. FIG. 2D and 2E, the winning switch mechanism 105 has a rotating member 119 attached to the rotating shaft 107 so as to rotate with respect to the start winning port unit 101 main body. The rotating member 119 is a flat plate-like member and rotates around the rotating shaft 107. The rotating shaft 107 transmits a driving force (rotational force) generated from a driving source (for example, an electric motor) to the rotating member 119, and the rotating member 119 rotates and moves between the first state and the second state. A driving source (for example, an electric motor) that drives the rotating member 119 can be controlled by a game control device 600 described later, but may be controlled by another control device.

  FIG. 2D shows a first state in which the rotated rotating member 119 is arranged in a right-down direction. In the first state of the winning switching mechanism 105, the game ball that has entered from the common entrance 103 falls on the rotating member 119 on the flat plate, rolls on the rotating member 119, and moves to the right side (the second start winning port 37b side). ) To be distributed. When a game ball that wins (enters) the second start winning opening 37b is detected by the second start opening switch 602 (see FIG. 3), the drive source rotates the rotating member 119 counterclockwise by a predetermined angle. Move to the second state.

  FIG. 2E shows a second state in which the rotating member 119 rotated from the first state is in a left-down position. In the second state of the winning switch mechanism 105, the game ball that has entered from the common entrance 103 falls on the rotating member 119 on the flat plate, rolls on the rotating member 119, and is on the left side (the first start winning port 37a side). ) To be distributed. When the game ball that has won (entered) the first start winning opening 37a is detected by the first start opening switch 601 (see FIG. 3), the drive source rotates the rotating member 119 by a predetermined angle clockwise. Let it be in the first state.

  In this way, the winning switching mechanism 105 switches between the first starting winning port 37a and the second starting winning port 37b through which the game ball wins. The game balls that have entered the common entrance 103 of the start winning port unit 101 are alternately distributed to the left side (first start winning port 37a side) and the right side (second start winning port 37b side) by the winning switching mechanism 105. The first start winning opening 37a and the second starting winning opening 37b are alternately won (entered). In particular, in the normal gaming state, since the winning probability of the normal fluctuation display game is zero, the game balls are alternately distributed to the right side and the left side by the winning switching mechanism 105 unless there is an error.

As will be described later, the driving source is controlled so that the winning switching mechanism 105 (FIGS. 2D and 2E) is maintained in the first state shown in FIG. 2D so that the game ball is awarded only to the second start winning opening 37b. it can.
Therefore, the combination of the winning switch mechanism 105 and the opening / closing member 37c, or the start winning port unit 101 is an area state that converts the inflow of game balls to the second starting winning opening 37b (second start winning area) into an easy state. The conversion means is configured.

  The game area 31 on the left side of the start winning opening 37 is provided with three general winning openings 40 that satisfy only the conditions for paying out a winning ball when a game ball is won. In the area 31, there is provided one general winning opening 40 that satisfies only a condition for paying out a prize ball when a game ball is won.

  In the game area 31 on the right side of the start winning opening 37, a special variable winning device 41 is provided. The special variable prize winning device 41 includes a big prize opening, and an attacker-type opening / closing door 41a that can open the big prize opening by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted forward by the big prize opening solenoid 28 (see FIG. 3). . When the result of the special figure fluctuation display game (the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game) is a big hit, the special fluctuation winning device 41 closes the big prize opening (blocking disadvantageous for the player). The state is changed from an open state (a state advantageous to the player) to facilitate the inflow of the game ball into the special winning opening, thereby giving the player a prize ball.

  In addition to the above-mentioned starting prize opening and the like, the game area 31 includes a wind direction changing member such as a windmill or obstacle nail (not shown) that changes the flow direction of the game ball, or a game ball that has flowed down without winning a prize. A recovery outlet 42 is disposed.

  In the lower right part of the game board 30 (game board body 32), the special figure fluctuation display in the special figure fluctuation display game (the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game), the special figure winning memory ( The number of memory of starting of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game), the fluctuation figure of the ordinary figure in the ordinary figure fluctuation display game, In addition, a collective display device 50 that displays the number of determined rounds of jackpots is provided.

  More specifically, the collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) 51 and a second special display for a variable display game configured by a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) or the like. A figure change display part (special figure 2 display) 52, a change display part (general figure display) 53 for a normal figure change display game, and a start memory number notification of each change display game similarly constituted by LED lamps Storage displays (special figure 1 hold indicator 54, special figure 2 hold indicator 55, universal figure hold indicator 56), etc.

  Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs, and a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and turns on when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of the short time state. Second game state display unit (second game state display), error indicator that displays an error that the probability state of the big hit is a high probability state when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the number of rounds at the big hit (special fluctuation) A round number display section for displaying the number of times the winning device 41 is opened and closed) is provided.

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 is a 7-segment type during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the display device 35 is performing the decoration special figure fluctuation display game. By flickering the segments of the indicator, special display information (special drawing, special symbol) is changed and displayed in a changing manner every predetermined time.

  When the variation time determined at the start of the variation display of the special identification information has elapsed, the variation display is stopped at the special identification information corresponding to the result of the variation display game, and the special figure 1 display 51 or special figure is displayed. 2 The special figure fluctuation display game on the display 52 is ended.

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

  The special figure 1 hold display 54 displays the number of unstarted start memories (= the number of holds) among the start memories generated by winning the first start winning opening 37a which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 display 51. To do. 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 display 55 displays the unstarted start memory number (= hold number) among the start memories generated by winning the second start winning opening 37b, which is the variation start condition of the special figure 2 display 52, It is displayed in the same way as the special figure 1 hold indicator.

  The universal figure hold display 56 displays the universal figure start memory number (= the universal figure hold number) which is the variation start condition of the universal figure display. For example, when two LED lamps are provided, lamps 1 and 2 are turned off when the number of reserved drawings is “0”, and only lamp 1 is turned on when the number of reserved drawings is “1”. . In addition, when the number of reserved maps is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on. When the number of reserved maps is “3”, the lamp 1 is blinked and the lamp 2 is turned on. When “4”, lamps 1 and 2 are made to blink.

  For example, the first gaming state indicator 57 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the big hit has occurred. For example, the second gaming state indicator 58 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the time-short state occurs.

  For example, the error indicator 60 turns off the lamp when the jackpot probability state is low when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and when the jackpot probability state is high probability when the gaming machine 1 is turned on. Turns on the lamp.

  For example, the round number display unit 59 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds (2 rounds or 16 rounds) when the big hit occurs. . Note that the round number display unit may be a seven-segment display.

  In the gaming machine 1, a game ball launched by a ball launching device (not shown) is launched into the game area 31 through the launch ball guide passage 43 defined along the inner peripheral wall of the guide rail 33, and the direction is changed. The game area 31 flows down while changing the dropping direction by a member (not shown). The firing ball guide passage 43 is formed by the guide rail 33 and the inner rail 44, and a valve body 46 is provided at the end of the inner rail 44 located at the exit of the firing ball guide passage 43. The lower end of the valve body 46 is fixed to the inner rail 44, and the valve body 46 is disposed so as to close the outlet of the firing ball guide passage 43. The valve body 46 is a leaf spring member made of a metal plate, and allows a game ball to be launched from the launch ball guide passage 43 to the game area 31, while playing from the game area 31 side to the launch ball guide passage 43. The back flow of the sphere is prohibited.

  A game ball that has flowed down in the game area 31 wins the first start winning opening 37a, the second start winning opening 37b, the general winning opening 40, or the special winning opening of the special variable winning apparatus 41, or the most It is discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 1 from the out port 42 provided in the lower part. In addition, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a, the second start winning opening 37b, the general winning opening 40, or the big winning opening, a number of game balls corresponding to the type of the winning winning opening are played as winning balls. Paid out to the person.

  When a game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a, the game balls won in the first start winning opening 37a are detected by the first start opening switch 601 (see FIG. 3), and a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four). It is memorized to the limit. At this time, the jackpot random number value, the jackpot 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 storage area (part of RAM) in the game control device 600 (see FIG. 3). The special figure start winning memory is stored for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of 4 times). The number stored in the special figure start winning memory is displayed on the special figure 1 holding display 54 and the display device 35 of the collective display device 50. Here, the game control device 600 extracts a random number related to the execution of the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area, and sets a predetermined number as an upper limit as the start memory as the right to execute the variable display game. It functions as a start winning storage means for storing.

  The first special figure fluctuation display game is executed on the special figure 1 display 51 of the collective display device 50, and the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the first special figure fluctuation display game is executed on the display device 35. The In the display device 35, a decoration special figure variation display game in which identification information composed of three numbers or the like (symbols, character designs, etc.) is sequentially displayed is started, and an image relating to the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed on the display unit 35a. Is displayed.

  In the decorative special symbol variation display game, for example, the decorative special symbols (identification information) composed of the above-described numbers are in the order of left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), and middle (third special symbol). This is done by starting the variable display, sequentially stopping the symbols that have changed after a predetermined time, and displaying the result of the special-figure variable display game. In addition, the display device 35 performs a decoration special figure variation display game with special decoration patterns corresponding to the number of special figure winning memories stored, and various effect displays such as the appearance of characters for the purpose of improving interest.

  When the game ball is won at the first start winning opening 37a at a predetermined timing, the result of the first special figure variation display game is a special result (big hit), and the decorative special figure variation display game has three display symbols. Stops when all are aligned. In this case, the open / close door 41a of the special variable winning device 41 is opened, and a big hit gaming state (special gaming state) is entered.

  During the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening of the special variable prize winning device 41 is in a closed state (not advantageous to the player) until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number of gaming balls win the big winning opening. From the (state), it becomes an open state (a state advantageous to the player) where the game ball can be easily received. When a game ball wins a big winning opening, a player is given a game value capable of acquiring many game balls. The first round consists of opening the grand prize opening until a predetermined number of game balls are won in the big prize opening or a predetermined time has elapsed since the opening of the grand prize opening. When the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the number of rounds is set to two, for example. Further, the game control device 600 constitutes special game state control means for generating a special game state based on the result of the special figure variation display game.

  When the gaming state shifts to the short-time state after the big hit gaming state, the special figure variation display game (first special figure variation display game or second special figure variation display game) is continued a predetermined number of times.

  When the game ball passes through the general start gate 36, it is detected by the gate switch 603 (see FIG. 3), and the general display variation game is started on the collective display device 50. The gate switch 603 is, for example, a non-contact type switch. When the game ball passes through the usual figure start gate 36 at a predetermined timing, the result of the usual figure variation display game is won. In this case, the opening / closing member 37c is opened by the ordinary electric solenoid 27 (see FIG. 3), and the winning possibility of the game ball to the second start winning opening 37b is increased.

  In addition, a state in which the normal map change display game cannot be started, for example, when the normal map change display game has already been performed and the normal map change display game has not been completed, When the second start winning opening 37b is converted to the open state, when the game ball passes through the ordinary start gate 36, the ordinary start memory number is added (+1) if the number is less than the upper limit of the ordinary start memory number. ) And one ordinary memory is stored. The number of the general map start memory is displayed on the general map hold display 56 of the collective display device 50.

  In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (specific result) is derived by hitting the common map fluctuation display game.

  The usual map change display game is executed by a change display unit (common figure display) 53 provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator 53 is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (general-purpose symbols, normal symbols) when the LED is lit, and indicating misalignment when the LED is not lit. Information variation is displayed, and after a predetermined variation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result. Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, and this may be configured to be displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped.

  When a game ball wins the second start winning opening 37b, the game balls won in the second start winning opening 37b are detected by the second start opening switch 602 (see FIG. 3), and a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four). It is memorized to the limit. At this time, similarly to the case where the first start winning opening 37a is won, various random number values are extracted, and the extracted random number values are stored in the special chart storage area of the game control device 600 as the special figure start winning memory. It is stored separately from the case where the winning opening 37a is won. Then, the number stored in the special figure start winning memory is displayed on the special figure 2 holding display 55 and the display device 35 of the collective display device 50. The game balls that have entered the common entrance 103 of the start winning opening unit 101 are alternately won (entered) by the winning switching mechanism 105 into the first starting winning opening 37a and the second starting winning opening 37b. In the case of not being in the power train support state (short-time state or probability change state) or in the high chance zone, the special figure start prize memory (first start memory, special figure 1 hold) and the first prize by winning the first start prize opening 37a The special figure start winning memory (second start memory, special figure 2 hold) due to winning in the 2 start winning opening 37b occurs alternately.

  Then, the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed on the collective display device 50 and the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed on the display device 35. In the display device 35, a decoration special figure fluctuation display game in which identification information composed of three numbers or the like is sequentially displayed in a changing manner is started, and an image relating to the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is displayed on the display unit 35a. The decoration special figure variation display game is the same as that of the first special figure variation display game.

  When a game ball is won at the second start winning opening 37b at a predetermined timing, the result of the second special figure variation display game is a special result (big hit), and the decorative special figure variation display game has three display symbols. Stops when all are aligned. In this case, the open / close door 41a of the special variable winning device 41 is opened, and a big hit gaming state (special gaming state) is entered. The special winning opening of the special variable prize winning device 41 removes the game ball from a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) that does not accept the game ball until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number of game balls have won the grand prize port. The open state is easy to accept (a state advantageous to the player). When the second special figure variation display game is a big hit, the number of rounds is set to 16 times, for example.

  The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game may be executed on different display devices or different display areas, or may be executed on the same display device or display area. May be.

  In addition, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game executed in the collective display device 50 are configured not to be executed simultaneously. Similarly, the decorative special figure fluctuation display game on the display device 35 is also configured so that the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game is not executed simultaneously.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the special figure fluctuation display game is executed in the order of winning without giving priority to the second special figure fluctuation display game over the first special figure fluctuation display game. The execution of the special figure variation display game will be described later.

  Note that the execution order of the special figure fluctuation display game is not limited to this, and 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. In such a case, the second special figure fluctuation display game may be executed, that is, the second special figure fluctuation display game may be executed with priority over the first special figure fluctuation display game.

[Game control device / effect control device]
Next, with reference to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the game control device 600 and the effect control device 700 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  FIG. 3 is a block configuration diagram showing a control system centering on the game control device 600 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a block configuration diagram showing a control system centering on the effect control device 700 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  A game control device 600 shown in FIG. 3 is a main control device (main board) that comprehensively controls games in the gaming machine 1. A power supply device 800, a payout control device 640, and an effect control device 700 are connected to the game control device 600. The game control device 600 transmits a control signal (command) to the payout control device 640 and the effect control device 700 to instruct execution of various processes. Furthermore, the game control device 600 is connected to various switches, solenoids to be controlled, and the like.

  The game control device 600 includes a CPU unit 610 that performs various arithmetic processes, an input unit 620 that receives input of various signals, and an output unit 630 that outputs various signals and control signals. The CPU unit 610, the input unit 620, and the output unit 630 are connected to each other by a data bus 680.

  The input unit 620 receives signals output from various switches provided on the game board 30 and the like and signals output from the payout control device 640. The input unit 620 includes a proximity interface (I / F) 621 and input ports 622 (622a, 622b) and 623.

  The input ports 622 and 623 receive a signal input via the proximity I / F 621 or directly receive a signal input from the outside. Information input to the input ports 622 and 623 is provided to the CPU unit 610 and the like via the data bus 680.

  The proximity I / F 621 is an interface that receives signals output from various switches, converts the input signals, and outputs the converted signals to the input port 622. The proximity I / F 621 is connected to a first start port switch 601, a second start port switch 602, a gate switch 603, winning port switches 604a to 604n, and count switches 605a to 605m.

  The first start port switch 601 is a switch that detects that a game ball has won the first start winning port 37a. The second start port switch 602 is a switch that detects that the game ball has won the second start winning port 37b. The gate switch 603 is a switch that detects that the game ball has passed the usual start gate 36. The winning award opening switches 604a to 604n are switches for detecting that the game ball has won the general winning opening 40.

  The count switches 605a to 605m are switches that detect that a game ball has won a big winning opening. When a winning game ball is detected by the count switches 605a to 605m, the number of winning game balls is counted, and the counted number of gaming balls is stored in a memory provided in the gaming control device 600.

  The proximity I / F 621 receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11 V and a low level of 7 V supplied from various switches, and converts it to a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. Since the proximity I / F 621 is normally within a predetermined range (7V-11V), the lead wire of the sensor or proximity switch is improperly shorted, the sensor or switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. It is possible to detect an abnormal state such as a floating state and output an abnormality detection signal.

  In addition, since the output value (ON / OFF) of the signal input to the proximity I / F 621 is switched by attaching / detaching the connector of the switch connected to the proximity I / F 621, the proximity I / F 621 is not connected to the switch. Even so, the output is kept constant.

  Of the output of the proximity I / F 621, the detection signal of the radio wave sensor 24 and the abnormality detection signal 1 output when an abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the input port 622a. Further, the detection signal of the fraud detection magnetic sensor 23 provided on the front frame 5 of the gaming machine 1 or the like is also input to the input port 622a.

  The magnetic sensor 23 detects a magnetic force in order to detect an illegal act of manipulating the trajectory of the launched game ball with a magnet. The radio wave sensor 24 detects the radio wave emitted toward the gaming machine 1 in order to detect fraudulent acts that cause the prize opening switches 604a to 604n to malfunction. Note that a vibration sensor that detects vibration may be provided in the gaming machine, and the detection signal may be input to the input port 622a.

  Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 621, the output to the input port 622b is supplied from the game control device 600 to a test firing test device (not shown) via the relay board 650. Further, the detection signals of the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602 among the outputs of the proximity I / F 621 are input to the gaming microcomputer 611 via the inverting circuit 612 in addition to the input port 622b. It is configured. The inversion circuit 612 is provided because the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 611 assumes 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 using a micro switch as the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602, it is possible to directly input the detection signal to the gaming microcomputer 611 without providing the inverting circuit 612. . That is, when it is desired to directly input negative logic signals from the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602 to the gaming microcomputer 611, the proximity switch cannot be used. As described above, the proximity I / F 621 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 621 is supplied with a voltage of 12 V in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for normal IC operation from the power supply device 800. It has become.

  A signal from the magnetic sensor 23 is directly input to the input port 622a, and signals from the front frame opening detection switch (SW) 25 and the glass frame opening detection switch (SW) 26 are directly input to the input port 623. The input port 623 also receives a status signal indicating a payout abnormality from the payout control device 640.

  The front frame opening detection SW 25 detects that the front frame 5 is opened. The front frame opening detection SW 25 is set to ON when the front frame 5 is released from the main body frame 2, and is set to OFF when the front frame 5 is closed to the main body frame 2.

  The glass frame open detection SW 26 detects that the glass frame 6 has been opened. The glass frame open detection SW 26 is set to ON when the glass frame 6 is released from the front frame 5, and is set to OFF when the glass frame 6 is closed to the front frame 5.

  The data held in the input port 622b can be read out by asserting the enable signal CE2 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 611 decoding the address assigned to the input port 622b. The same applies to the input port 622a and the input port 623 described later.

  The CPU unit 610 of the game control device 600 includes a game microcomputer 611, an inversion circuit 612, and a crystal oscillator 613.

  The gaming microcomputer 611 includes a CPU 611a, a ROM 611b, and a RAM 611c, and executes various processes such as a big hit lottery by executing a program stored in the ROM 611b based on a signal input via the input unit 620. . Through the output unit 630, the gaming microcomputer 611 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) 51, a second special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 2 display) 52, and a general figure display part ( General figure display) 53, Special figure 1 hold display part 54, Special figure 2 hold display part 55, Universal figure hold display part 56, High probability display part (first game state display) 57, Short time state display part (No. 2 game status display) 58, round number display section 59, special display / general map LED board provided with an error display 60, a collective display device 50, a general electric solenoid 27, a special prize opening solenoid 28, A control signal is transmitted to the production control device 700 and the payout control device 640 to control the gaming machine 1 in an integrated manner. The gaming microcomputer 611 selects a port for inputting or outputting a signal by chip selection.

  The ROM 611b is a non-volatile storage medium and stores programs, data, and the like for game control.

  The RAM 611c is a volatile storage medium, and is used as a work area for temporarily storing information (for example, random number values) necessary for game control.

  The inversion circuit 612 inverts the logical value of the signal (the signal from the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602) input via the proximity I / F 621 and outputs the inverted value to the gaming microcomputer 611.

  The crystal oscillator 613 is configured as an operating clock source of a hard random number for performing a timer interrupt, a system clock signal, a big hit lottery, and the like.

  The output unit 630 of the game control device 600 includes ports 631a to 631e, buffers 632a and 632b, drivers 633a to 633d, and a photocoupler 634.

  The ports 631a to 631e receive signals input via the data bus 680.

  The buffers 632a and 632b temporarily hold signals input via the data bus 680 and the ports 631a and 631b.

  The drivers 633a to 633d generate various drive signals from the signals input via the ports 631c to 631e and output them to each device.

  The photocoupler 634 is configured to be connectable to an external inspection device 670, and removes noise from various signals that are input and output to shape the waveforms of the various signals. Information is transmitted and received between the photocoupler 634 and the inspection device 670 by serial communication.

  Information output from the CPU unit 610 by parallel communication is transmitted to the payout control device 640 via the port 631a. Specifically, a 4-bit data signal and a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating the validity / invalidity of the data are output. Since there is no need to secure one-way communication for the payout control device 640, a control signal is directly transmitted from the port 631a to the payout control board of the payout control device 640.

  Further, the payout control device 640 outputs a firing permission signal to the firing control device. The launch control device can launch a game ball into the game area 31 only when a launch permission signal is input.

  The payout control device 640 discharges the winning ball from the payout unit (not shown) based on the prize ball command signal from the game control device 600, or the payout unit based on the lending request signal from the card unit (not shown). Or renting a ball. As described above, the payout control device 640 outputs a payout abnormality status signal, a shot ball shortage switch signal, and an overflow switch signal to the game control device 600 when a failure such as a ball breakage or a failure occurs.

  The payout abnormality status signal is a signal output when the game ball is not paid out normally. The payout chute ball switch signal is a signal that is output when there is a shortage of game balls before payout. The overflow switch signal is a signal output when a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 14 (see FIG. 1). Data is transmitted from the game control device 600 to the effect control device 700 by serial communication.

  Subcommands are input to the effect control device 700 via the buffer 632a of the output unit 630. By having the buffer 632a, it becomes possible to prevent a signal from being input to the game control device 600 from the side of the effect control device 700, and unidirectional communication can be secured. The subcommands transmitted to the effect control device 700 include effect control command signals such as a change start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, and an error designation command.

  A signal output from the CPU unit 610 is input to the special winning opening solenoid 28 and the general power solenoid 27 via the port 631b and the driver 633a. The special winning opening solenoid 28 rotates the opening / closing door 41a (see FIG. 2A) of the special variable winning apparatus 41, and the general electric solenoid 27 is opened and closed so that the game ball can be won into the second starting winning opening 37b. The member 37c is converted to an open state. Note that when the game control device 600 controls a drive source (for example, an electric motor) that drives the rotating member 119 of the winning switching mechanism 105 in the mode shown in FIGS. 2D and 2E, the drive source includes the port 631b. The signal output from the CPU unit 610 is input via the driver 633a. As a result, when a winning to the first start winning port 37a or the second starting winning port 37b is detected by the first starting port switch 601 or the second starting port switch 602, the game control device 600 moves the rotating member 119 to the first position. It can be rotated between the first state and the second state.

  The collective display device 50 includes a special figure / common figure LED substrate and a case member for accommodating the special figure / general figure LED substrate. The anode terminal of the LEDs of the collective display device 50 is connected to the driver 633c via a segment line, and the driver 633c and the port 631c are connected. The cathode terminal of the LEDs of the collective display device 50 is connected to the driver 633b via a digit line, and the driver 633b and the port 631b are connected. The on / off drive signal from the driver 633c is input to the anode terminal of the LEDs of the collective display device 50, and the on / off drive signal is output from the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 to the driver 633b.

  The external information terminal 660 is provided with a photo relay, and is a terminal for outputting game data such as a start signal indicating the start of a variable display game and a special prize signal indicating the occurrence of a big hit gaming state to the information collecting terminal device. The game data is output to the external information terminal 660 via the port 631e and the driver 633d.

  The game control device 600 is configured to be connectable to an external test test device via a relay board 650. The test firing test apparatus is an apparatus for performing a type test of the gaming machine 1 in a predetermined engine. The test firing test apparatus includes signals from the first start port switch 601, the second start port switch 602, the gate switch 603, the winning port switches 604a to 604n, and the count switches 605a to 605m, the big winning port solenoid 28, and the general electric A signal necessary for the test test, such as a signal output to the solenoid 27, is input.

  The game control device 600 is connected to the power supply device 800 via a Schmitt circuit 624 provided in the input unit 620. The Schmitt circuit 624 is a circuit that removes fluctuation (noise) of the input signal in order to prevent the operation of the gaming machine 1 from becoming unstable when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. The Schmitt circuit 624 receives a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 800.

  The power supply device 800 includes a normal power supply unit including an AC-DC converter that generates a DC32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power supply, and a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V and DC5V from the DC32V voltage. 810, a backup power supply unit 820 that supplies a power supply voltage to the RAM 611c in the gaming microcomputer 611 at the time of a power failure, a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch, and notifies the game control device 600 of the occurrence and recovery of the power failure And a control signal generation unit 830 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal.

  The backup power supply unit 820 is a power supply for backing up game data stored in the RAM 611c of the game microcomputer 611. After the power failure is restored, the game control device 600 restores the gaming state before the power failure based on the game data held in the RAM 611c.

  The control signal generator 830 monitors the input voltage (guaranteed DC 32V) of the switching regulator that generates DC 12V and DC 5V. When the detected voltage is DC 17.2 V to DC 20.0 V, it is determined that there is a power failure, and a power failure monitoring signal is output from the control signal generation unit 830. The power failure monitoring signal is input to the input port 623 of the input unit 620 via the Schmitt circuit 624. After the power failure monitoring signal is output, the power failure monitoring circuit outputs a reset signal. The reset signal is input to each port 631a to 631e of the gaming microcomputer 611 and the output unit 630 via the Schmitt circuit 624. When the game control device 600 receives the power failure monitoring signal, the game control device 600 performs a predetermined power failure process, and stops the operation of the CPU unit 610 after receiving the reset signal.

  The control signal generation unit 830 includes an initialization switch (not shown), and an initialization switch signal is output from the control signal generation unit 830 when the initialization switch is in an ON state when the power is turned on. The initialization switch signal is input to the input port 623 of the input unit 620 via the Schmitt circuit 624. The initialization switch signal is a signal for forcibly initializing information stored in the RAM 611c of the gaming microcomputer 611 and the RAM of the payout control device 640.

  As described above, the power failure monitoring signal and the initialization switch signal are once input to the input port 623, taken into the game microcomputer 611 via the data bus 680, and are handled as signals equivalent to signals from various switches. . This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 611 is limited.

  On the other hand, the reset signal RST from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt circuit 624 is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 611 and supplied to each port of the output unit 630 as described above. Further, the reset signal RST is output directly to the relay board 650 without going through the output unit 630, thereby turning off the test test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 650 for output to the test board. Is configured to do. Further, the reset signal RST may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 650. The reset signal RST is not supplied to the ports 622 and 623 of the input unit 620. Data set to each port of the output unit 630 by the gaming microcomputer 611 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 620 immediately before the reset signal RST is input. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 611 from the port is discarded when the gaming microcomputer 611 is reset.

  The effect control device 700 shown in FIG. 4 controls the video under the control of the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 710 composed of an amusement chip (IC) and the main control microcomputer 710 in the same manner as the game microcomputer 611 of the game control device 600. And a video display processor (VDP) 730 that performs image processing for video display on the display device 35 (see FIG. 2A) in accordance with commands and data from the video control microcomputer 720. And a sound source LSI 705 that reproduces various melodies and sound effects from the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b.

  PROM (Programmable Read Only Memory) 702 and 703 storing programs executed by the CPUs are connected to the main control microcomputer 710 and the video control microcomputer 720, respectively.

  An image ROM 704 in which character images and video data are stored is connected to the VDP 730.

  The sound source LSI 705 is connected to an audio ROM 706 that stores audio data and the like.

  The main control microcomputer 710 analyzes the command transmitted from the game microcomputer 611 of the game control device 600, instructs the video control microcomputer 720 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 705 about the contents of the reproduced sound. Or The main control microcomputer 710 also executes processing such as LED lighting control, various motor drive control, and production time management based on a control command from the game control device 600.

  RAMs 711 and 721 that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer 710 and the video control microcomputer 720 are provided in the respective chips. The RAMs 711 and 721 that provide the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Data transmission / reception is performed between the main control microcomputer 710 and the video control microcomputer 720 and between the main control microcomputer 710 and the tone generator LSI 705 in a serial manner. In contrast, the main control microcomputer 710 and the VDP 730 are configured to transmit and receive data in a parallel manner. By transmitting and receiving data in the parallel system, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the serial system.

  The VDP 730 includes a VRAM (video RAM) 731 used for expanding and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 704, a scaler 732 for enlarging and reducing images, and an LVDS. A signal conversion circuit 733 for generating a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 35 by the (small amplitude signal transmission) method is provided.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is output from the VDP 730 to the main control microcomputer 710 in order to synchronize the image of the display device 35 and the lighting of the LEDs provided on the front frame 5 and the game board 30. Also, the VDP 730 notifies the video control microcomputer 720 that it is waiting to receive commands and data from the interrupt signals INT0 to n and the video control microcomputer 720 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM 731. A wait signal WAIT is output.

  From the video control microcomputer 720 to the main control microcomputer 710, a synchronization signal SYNC for notifying that the video control microcomputer 720 is operating normally and giving command transmission timing is output.

  Between the main control microcomputer 710 and the tone generator LSI 705, an interrogation signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged in order to transmit and receive commands and data by the handshake method.

  Note that the video control microcomputer 720 uses a CPU capable of performing higher-speed processing than the main control microcomputer 710. By providing the video control microcomputer 720 separately from the main control microcomputer 710 and sharing the processing, it is possible to display on the display device 35 a fast moving image with a large screen that is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer 710 alone. In addition, an increase in cost can be suppressed as compared with the case where two CPUs having processing capabilities equivalent to those of the video control microcomputer 720 are used.

  The effect control device 700 includes an interface chip (command I / F) 701 for receiving a command (main board command) transmitted from the game control device 600. The effect control device 700 receives the change start command, the customer waiting demo command, the fanfare command, the probability information command, the error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 600 as the effect control command signal via the command I / F 701. To do. Since the game microcomputer 611 of the game control device 600 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 701 is provided with a signal level conversion function. Yes.

  The effect control device 700 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 741 that controls a panel decoration device 760 including LEDs and the like provided on the center case 34 and the game board 30, and a frame decoration device 21 that includes LEDs and the like provided on the front frame 5 and the like. Frame decoration LED control circuit 742 for controlling the display, board effect motor / SOL (solenoid) for driving and controlling the board effect device 770 including the electric accessory that enhances the effect of the effect and the decoration member 7 in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 35 ) A frame effect motor control circuit 744 for driving and controlling the frame effect device 22 including the control circuit 743 and the illumination drive motor of the movable illumination 9 is provided. These control circuits (741 to 744) are connected to a main control microcomputer 710 via an address / data bus 740.

  The effect control device 700 includes an effect button SW (switch) 751 for detecting that the effect button 17 (see FIG. 1) is operated, and an effect motor SW (switch) for detecting that various drive motors are driven. A switch (SW) input circuit 750 that detects the on / off states of 752a to 752n and transmits a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 710 is provided. In addition, amplifier circuits 707 and 708 including audio power amplifiers for driving the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b are provided.

  The normal power supply unit 810 of the power supply device 800 is configured to be able to generate a plurality of types of voltages in order to supply a predetermined level of DC voltage to the effect control device 700 and the electronic components controlled by the effect control device 700. ing. Specifically, in addition to DC 32V for driving the drive motor and solenoid, DC 12V for driving the display device 35 including a liquid crystal panel, DC 5V serving as the power supply voltage for the command I / F 701, the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker It is possible to generate DC 18V for driving the speaker 10b and NDC 24V used as a reference for these DC voltages or for lighting the power supply monitor lamp.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 830 of the power supply device 800 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 710, the video control microcomputer 720, the VDP 730, the tone generator LSI 705, and various control circuits (741 to 744, 707, 708). These are reset. The power supply device 800 has a function of generating and supplying a reset signal for the VDP 730 using a general-purpose port included in the video control microcomputer 720. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 720 and the VDP 730 can be improved.

  As described above, the effect control device 700 functions as an effect control unit that performs effect control based on a command transmitted from the game control device 600, and a display control unit that controls display content displayed on the display device 35. And it has a function as a sound output control means which outputs a sound effect etc. from the speaker 10. FIG.

  The above is the configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Next, specific control by the game control device 600 will be described.

[Main processing (game control device)]
First, the main process will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the first half of the main processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the latter half of the main processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The main process is started when the gaming machine 1 is powered on. For example, it is executed when a gaming machine is turned on to start business at a game hall or when a power failure is restored.

  When the main process is executed, the game control device 600 first prohibits interruption (step A1001). Next, interrupt vector setting processing for setting a vector address indicating a jump destination executed when an interrupt occurs is executed (step A1002). Furthermore, a stack pointer that is the start address of an area in which the value of a register or the like is saved when an interrupt occurs is set (step A1003). Further, the state of the input port 623 is read (step A1004), and the interrupt processing mode is set (step A1005).

  Next, the game control device 600 sets a power-on delay timer for waiting until the programs of the subordinate control devices (the payout control device (payout board)) 640 and the effect control device 700 are normally started (step A1006). ). For example, the power-on delay timer is set to wait for 3 seconds. By controlling in this way, when the power is turned on, the game control device 600 is started first and the command is transmitted to the subordinate control device before the start-up of the payout control device 640 and the effect control device 700 is completed. By doing so, it is possible to avoid that the subordinate control device misses the transmitted command. Therefore, the game control device 600 serves as standby means for setting a predetermined standby time for delaying activation of the main control means (game control device 600) and waiting for activation of the subordinate control device when the power is turned on.

  Note that an initialization switch signal is input to the input port 623, and the operation of the initialization switch can be reliably detected by reading the state of the input port 623 before the start of the standby time. In other words, if the status of the initialization switch is read after the standby time has elapsed, the initialization switch is operated after waiting for the standby time to elapse, or the initialization switch is continuously operated from when the power is turned on until the standby time elapses. There is a need to. However, by reading the status before the start of the standby time, it can be detected by operating immediately after turning on the power without performing such troublesome operations. Can be prevented from being accepted.

  When the setting of the power-on delay timer is completed, the game control device 600 executes a process for monitoring a power failure (steps A1007 to A1011). First, the game control device 600 sets the number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal (step A1007). The power failure monitoring signal is checked by reading the power failure monitoring signal output from the power supply device 800. The number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal is, for example, twice. When a power failure occurs, the power failure monitoring signal is turned on.

  Next, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (step A1008). Then, the determination in step A1008 is repeated for the number of checks set in the processing in step A1007 (step A1009).

  When the game control apparatus 600 has measured that the power failure monitoring signal is ON for the number of checks (the result of step A1009 is “Y”), it determines that a power failure has occurred and the power is shut off. Wait until. In this way, by checking the power failure monitoring signal for a predetermined number of checks, it is possible to prevent erroneous detection due to noise or the like. That is, the game control device 600 serves as a power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during a predetermined standby time. As a result, it is possible to cope with a power failure that occurs during the period in which the activation of the game control device 600 is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with a malfunction at power-on.

  Note that access to the RAM is not permitted until the end of the standby time, and the stored contents at the time of the previous power shut-off are retained, so backup processing is performed when a power failure occurs here There is no need. For this reason, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, it is not necessary to back up the RAM, and the control burden can be reduced.

  On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is not on (result of Step A1009 is “N”), that is, when no power failure has occurred, the game control device 600 updates the power-on delay timer by −1 (Step A1010). ), It is determined whether or not the value of the power-on delay timer is 0 (step A1011). If the value of the power-on delay timer is not 0 (the result of step A1011 is “N”), that is, if the standby time has not elapsed, the process returns to step A1007.

  On the other hand, when the value of the power-on delay timer is 0 (the result of step A1011 is “Y”), that is, when the standby time has elapsed, the game control device 600 reads / writes RWM such as RAM or EEPROM. Access to (read / write memory) is permitted (step A1012). Further, all output ports are set to off (no output) (step A1013). In addition, the serial port preinstalled in the gaming microcomputer 611 is set not to be used (step A1014). In the present embodiment, the game control device 600 performs serial communication with the effect control device 700.

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the initialization switch signal in the power supply device 800 is set to ON (step A1015). The initialization switch signal is a signal for setting whether or not to start a game in an initialized state when the gaming machine 1 is powered on.

  For example, if the power is turned off while the store is closed, etc., and the power is turned on when the store opens the next day, the initialization switch signal is set to ON so that the game starts in the initialized state. Is done. On the other hand, when the power is turned on again after a power failure, the initialization switch signal is turned off so that the game machine is not initialized in order to resume the game as close to the gaming state as possible before the power failure. Is set.

  When the initialization switch signal is set to OFF (the result of Step A1015 is “N”), the game control apparatus 600 checks whether the data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal ( Step A1016, Step A1017). More specifically, the power outage inspection area includes a power outage inspection area 1 and a power outage inspection area 2. The power failure inspection area 1 stores power failure inspection area check data 1, and the power failure inspection area 2 stores power failure inspection area check data 2. In the process of step A1016, it is determined whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 1 stored in the power failure inspection area 1 is normal. Similarly, in the process of step A1017, it is determined whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 2 stored in the power failure inspection area 2 is normal.

  When it is determined that the power failure inspection area check data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal (the results of Step A1016 and Step A1017 are “Y”), the game control apparatus 600 has verification data called a checksum. A checksum calculation process for calculating is performed (step A1018).

  Then, the game control device 600 compares the checksum value calculated in the checksum calculation process with the checksum value calculated when the power is turned off, and determines whether or not these values match ( Step A1019).

  On the other hand, in the game control device 600, when the initialization switch signal is set to ON (the result of Step A1009 is “Y”), the value of the power failure inspection area is not normal (the result of Step A1016 or Step A1017 is “ N "), if the checksum value at the time of power-off does not match the checksum value calculated in step A1018 (the result of step A1019 is" N "), the process proceeds from step A1040 to step A1040 in FIG. The initialization process up to A1043 is executed. Details of the initialization process will be described later.

  When the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value at the time of power-off (the result of step A1019 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 600 has executed the power failure process normally, The initial value at the time of power failure recovery is saved in the area to be converted (step A1020). For example, information for determining whether or not the information at the time of power failure has been normally stored is stored in an area (power failure inspection area, checksum, error) in RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment) Clear the related information and the area for storing information for monitoring fraud).

  Next, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the game state at the time of the power failure is a high probability state from an area for storing the game state in the RWM (step A1021). When it is determined that the probability is not high (the result of Step A1021 is “N”), the processing after Step A1024 is executed.

  In addition, when it is determined that the gaming state at the time of the power outage is a high probability state (the result of Step A1021 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets the high probability notification flag to ON and sets the high probability. Save in the notification flag area (step A1022). Subsequently, the LED of the high probability display unit provided in the collective display device 50 is set to ON (lighted) (step A1023).

  Furthermore, the game control device 600 transmits a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 700 (step A1024). The special figure game process number is a number indicating the state of the special figure game, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RWM when a power failure occurs. In this way, by transmitting the power failure recovery command corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 700, the game can be resumed in a state as close as possible to before the power failure occurs.

  Here, a case where the initialization process is executed will be described. As described above, the initialization process is executed when a gaming machine that has been normally powered off is activated or when it cannot return to the state before the occurrence of a power failure.

  In the initialization process, the game control device 600 first clears all work areas before the access prohibited area (step A1040). Further, the entire stack area after the access prohibited area is cleared (step A1041). Then, the initial value for power-on is saved in the initialized area (step A1042). Further, a command for turning on the power is transmitted to the effect control device 700 (step A1043), and the processes after step A1025 are executed.

  Note that the power failure recovery command transmitted in step A1024 and the power-on command transmitted in step A1043 include a model designation command indicating the type of gaming machine and a decorative feature indicating the number of holds in FIGS. 1 includes a hold number command, a decorative special figure 2 hold number command, and a probability information command indicating a probability state. Also, depending on the state when the power is turned off or when the power is turned on, if the special figure fluctuation display game is being executed when the power is turned off, the recovery screen command is used. If the customer is waiting when the power is turned off, the customer waiting demo command is used. When initialized at power-on, a power-on command is included. Furthermore, an effect mode information command indicating the state of the effect mode depending on the model, and a time-saving count information command indicating the number of remaining games in the time-saving state are included.

  When the processing of step A1024 or step A1043 is completed, the gaming control device 600 includes a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 611 (clock generator). Start (step A1025).

  The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 611. The clock generator includes a frequency dividing circuit that divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 613 and the CTC circuit described above. The timer interrupt signal is a signal for causing the CPU 611a to generate a timer interrupt with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) based on the divided signal. The random number update trigger signal (CTC) is supplied to the random number generation circuit based on the divided signal, and the random number generation circuit serves as a trigger for updating the random number.

  When the CTC circuit is activated, the game control device 600 performs activation setting of the random number generation circuit (step A1026). Specifically, the CPU 611a executes processing such as setting 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. At this time, it may be checked whether the random number generation circuit operates normally.

  Furthermore, the game control device 600 uses the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at power-on as the initial values (start values) of the corresponding various initial value random numbers. (Step A1027). Thereafter, the game control device 600 permits an interrupt (step A1028).

  Note that the random number generation circuit in the CPU 611a of the present embodiment is configured such that the initial value of the soft random number register is changed each time the power is turned on, and initial values of various initial value random numbers are based on the initial value of the soft random number register. By setting a value (start value), it becomes possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to acquire illegal random numbers. The various initial value random numbers include, for example, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, a jackpot symbol random number 2), and a random number for determining a hit of a normal variation display game (a hit random number).

  Subsequently, the game control apparatus 600 executes an initial value random number update process for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers (step A1029). In the present embodiment, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number generated in the 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, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number are soft random numbers generated by software. Note that the source of various random numbers is not limited to the above-described mode, and the big hit random number may be a software random number, or the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number may be a hardware random number. .

  Further, after the initial value random number update process is executed, the game control device 600 sets the number of times of checking the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 800 and read via the port and the data bus (step A1030). Normally, a value of 2 or more is set as the number of checks. It is possible to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred by checking the power failure monitoring signal. The game control device 600 determines whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (step A1031). When the power failure monitoring signal is not on, that is, when there is no power failure (the result of Step A1031 is “N”), the initial value random number update processing of Step A1029 is executed again, and the processing from Step A1029 to Step A1031 is performed. Repeated execution (loop processing).

  Also, by permitting an interrupt (step A1028) before the initial value random number update process (step A1029), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process can be prioritized and executed. It becomes possible. Accordingly, since the timer interrupt process cannot be executed until the execution of the initial value random number update process is completed, it is possible to avoid a shortage of time for executing various processes included in the interrupt process.

  In the initial value random number update process (step A1029), the initial value random number update process may be executed by a timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. However, when the initial value random number update process is executed in the timer interrupt process, an interrupt is issued during the initial value random number update process in the main process in order to avoid executing the initial value random number update process in both processes. It is prohibited to release the interrupt after updating the initial random number. However, if the initial value random number update process is not executed in the timer interrupt process and the initial value random number update process is executed only in the main process as in this embodiment, the interrupt can be canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is no problem, and there is an advantage that the main processing is simplified. Further, various random numbers may be updated not in the timer interrupt process but in the main process.

  The detection of the occurrence of a power failure (check of the power failure monitoring signal) may be executed by a timer interrupt process. At this time, the detection result may be monitored by the main process, or may be waited until it is reset.

  On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON (the result of Step A1031 is “Y”), the game control device 600 continuously detects that the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON. Determines whether the number of checks set in the process of step A1030 has been reached (step A1032). If the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal is continuously turned on has not reached the number of checks (the result of step A 1032 is “N”), is the power failure monitoring signal turned on again? It is determined whether or not (step A1031). That is, when the power failure monitoring signal is on, it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks.

  When the number of times that the gaming power monitoring signal is continuously turned on reaches the number of checks (the result of step A 1032 is “Y”), the gaming control device 600 assumes that a power failure has occurred. The processing at the time of occurrence of a power failure is executed (step A1033 to step A1039).

  The game control device 600 prohibits interruption (step A1033) and sets all output ports to off (step A1034). Thereafter, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 1 (step A1035), and further, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 2 (step A1036).

  Furthermore, the game control device 600 executes a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum when the RWM is powered off (step A1037), and saves (saves) the calculated checksum value in the checksum area of the RWM. (Step A1038). Finally, access to the RWM is prohibited so that the contents of the RWM are not changed (step A1039), and the system waits until the power of the gaming machine 1 is cut off. In this way, by saving check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating and storing the checksum at the time of power-off, the information stored in the RWM before power-off is correctly backed up. It is possible to determine when the power is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing (game control device)]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of timer interrupt processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The timer interrupt process is started when a periodic (for example, 1 millisecond cycle) timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 611a.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, the game control device 600 first saves the register by moving the value held in the predetermined register to the RWM (step A1101). In this embodiment, a Z80 microcomputer is used as the game microcomputer. The Z80 microcomputer has a front register and a back register, and the processing in step A1101 can be implemented by saving the value held in the front register to the back register.

  Next, the game control device 600 takes in input signals from various sensors and switches inputted via the input unit 620, and executes an input process of reading the state of each input port (step A1102). The various sensors include a first start port switch 601, a second start port switch 602, a conventional gate switch 603, count switches 605a to 605m, and the like. In the input process, the input information is confirmed by performing chattering removal or the like on the input signal.

  Further, the game control device 600 executes output processing for transmitting output data related to game control set in various processes to the effect control device 700 and the payout control device 640 (step A1103). The output data is information for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid, and the solenoids to be controlled include, for example, a big prize opening solenoid 28 and a general electric solenoid 27. The output process also includes a process of outputting game data to an information collecting terminal device (not shown) that collects game data in the gaming machine.

  Next, the game control device 600 executes payout command transmission processing for transmitting (outputting) the command set in the transmission buffer to the payout control device 640 (step A1104). For example, a prize ball command specifying the number of prize balls to be paid out from the payout device is transmitted.

  Further, the game control device 600 executes a random number update process 1 for updating the jackpot symbol random number 1 and the jackpot symbol random number 2 (step A1105), and subsequently the variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern in the special diagram variation display game. Random number update processing 2 is executed (step A1106). In random number update processing 1 and random number update processing 2, in order to give randomness to various random numbers, the values of counters corresponding to various random numbers (big hit random number counter, hit random number counter, presentation determination random number counter, etc.) are incremented by one To do.

  After that, the game control device 600 executes a prize opening switch / error monitoring process for monitoring various prize opening switches and the like, and monitoring errors such as unauthorized opening of a frame (step A1107). The various winning opening switches include, for example, a first starting opening switch 601, a second starting opening switch 602, a gate switch 603, winning opening switches 604a to 604n, and count switches 605a to 605m. In the prize opening switch / error monitoring process, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from these switches. As for error monitoring, the illegal opening of the front frame 5 and the glass frame 6 is monitored by the output of the front frame open detection SW25 and the glass frame open detection SW26, and a payout abnormality status signal, a shot ball break switch signal, and an overflow switch signal are monitored. The failure of the payout control device 640 is monitored by the output of.

  Next, the game control device 600 executes a special figure game process for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game (step A1108). The details of the special figure game process will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, two types of special figure game processing may be prepared for normal time and big hit time corresponding to the result of the variable display game to be started.

  Subsequently, the game control apparatus 600 performs a general game process for performing a process related to the general map variable display game (step A1109).

  Next, the game control device 600 executes a segment LED editing process for controlling the display contents of the segment LED for displaying the special figure variation game and various information related to the game (step A1110). Specifically, the parameters for outputting the results of the special map variation display game and the general map variation display game to the segment LED (for example, the collective display device 50) are edited.

  The game control device 600 checks the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 23 and executes a magnet fraud monitoring process for determining whether there is an abnormality (step A1111). Further, the detection signal from the radio wave sensor 24 is checked, and radio wave fraud monitoring processing for determining whether there is an abnormality is executed (step A1112). When the occurrence of an abnormality is detected, a notification sound is output from the speaker 10 or the gaming state notification LED 12 is turned on to notify the outside.

  Next, the game control device 600 executes an external information editing process for editing various signals output from the external information terminal 660 (step A1113).

  Then, the game control device 600 clears the interrupt request and declares the end of the interrupt (step A1114). After that, the register temporarily saved in the process of step A1101 is restored (step A1115), the interrupt and timer interrupt by the prohibited external device are permitted (step A1116), the timer interrupt process is terminated, and the main process Return to.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, details of the special game process (step A110) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special game process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the special figure game process, input signal monitoring by the first start opening switch 601 and the second start opening switch 602, control of the entire process related to the special figure variation display game, and setting of display of the special figure (identification symbol, identification information) are set. Do. The game control device 600 that executes the special figure game process functions as a fluctuation display execution control means (special figure fluctuation display game execution control means), and the first special figure fluctuation display game (first fluctuation display game) or the second special figure game process. The execution control of the figure fluctuation display game (second fluctuation display game) is performed.

  The game control device 600 first executes a start switch monitoring process for monitoring winnings of the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602 (step A1201).

  In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins at the first start winning port 37a and the second start winning port 37b, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and a special figure variation display game based on the winning is obtained. Prior to the start of the game, a game result pre-determination is made to pre-determine a game result based on a prize. The details of the start port switch monitoring process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the game control device 600 executes a special winning opening switch monitoring process (step A1202). In the big prize opening switch monitoring process, the winning game balls are detected by the count switches 605a to 605m provided in the special variable winning device 41, and the number of the winning game balls is monitored.

  Next, the game control apparatus 600 updates the special figure game process timer by -1 if the special figure game process timer has not already expired (step A1203). Then, it is checked whether or not the special figure game processing timer has expired (step A1205). Note that the special figure game processing timer is set with an initial value of the variation time of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed, and the value of the special figure game processing timer is decremented by 1 in the process of step A1203. When the value of the special figure game processing timer becomes 0, it is determined that the time is up. Note that the variation time may be measured by updating the variation control timer only when the variation display game is executed.

  When the special game process timer has not expired (the result of Step A1205 is “N”), the game control apparatus 600 executes the processes after Step A1217.

  On the other hand, when the special game processing timer expires (the result of step A1205 is “Y”), the game control device 600 refers to the special game to be branched to the process corresponding to the special game process number. The sequence branch table is set in the register (step A1206). Further, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired based on the table (step A1207). Then, the return address after the branch process ends is saved in the stack area (step A1208), and the process is branched according to the game process number (step A1209).

  When the game process number is “0” (the result of step A1209 is “0”), the game control apparatus 600 executes a special figure routine process (step A1210). The special chart routine process monitors the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the effects, sets the information necessary to execute the special figure fluctuation processing, etc. Do. Details of the special figure routine processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the game process number is “1” (the result of step A1209 is “1”), the game control apparatus 600 executes the special figure changing process (step A1211). In the special figure changing process, the stop display time of the identification information in the special figure changing display game, the setting of information necessary for performing the special figure display process, and the like are performed. Details of the special figure changing process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the game process number is “2” (the result of step A1209 is “2”), the game control apparatus 600 executes a special figure display process (step A1212). In the special figure display process, if the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command setting according to the type of the big hit, the fanfare time corresponding to the big winning opening opening pattern of each big hit, Information necessary for performing fanfare / interval processing is set. In addition, information necessary for performing the big hit round determination process is set. Details of the special figure display processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the game process number is “3” (the result of step A1209 is “3”), the game control apparatus 600 executes the fanfare / inter-interval process (step A1213). In the fanfare / interval processing, 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, and the like are performed.

  When the game process number is “4” (the result of step A1209 is “4”), the game control apparatus 600 executes a special winning opening opening process (step A1214). The processing during opening of the big prize opening is necessary to set an interval command if the big hit round is not the final round, while setting the command of the big hit end screen if the big round is the final round, or to perform the big prize opening remaining ball processing Set information.

  When the game process number is “5” (the result of step A1209 is “5”), the game control apparatus 600 executes the big winning opening remaining ball process (step A1215). In the winning ball remaining ball processing, when the big hit round is the final round, the time for the remaining ball in the big winning mouth to be discharged is set, or the information necessary to perform the big hit end processing is set Or

  In the winning prize remaining ball process, information necessary for updating the special symbol process timer and performing the fanfare / interval process or the big hit end process is set. In addition, it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the grand prize opening has elapsed, or a predetermined number (predetermined number) of game balls have been won in the big prize opening, and the opening / closing door 41a is closed when any of the conditions is met. To do. After this is repeatedly executed for a predetermined number of rounds, the special figure game process number is set to “6”.

  When the game process number is “6” (the result of step A1209 is “6”), the game control device 600 executes a jackpot end process (step A1216). In the jackpot end process, information necessary for performing the special figure routine process in step A1209 is set. Details of the big hit end process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 prepares a table for controlling the variation of symbols in the collective display device 50 (special display 1 display 51) (step A1217). Subsequently, the symbol variation control process corresponding to the collective display device 50 (special figure 1 display 51) is executed (step A1218).

  Further, the game control device 600 prepares a table for controlling the variation of symbols in the collective display device 50 (special figure 2 display 52) (step A1219). Subsequently, the symbol variation control process corresponding to the collective display device 50 (special figure 2 display 52) is executed (step A1220).

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the start port switch monitoring process in the special figure game process described above will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the start port switch monitoring process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  When the start port switch monitoring process is started, the game control device 600 first prepares a table for setting information on hold due to a game ball winning in the first start winning port 37a (step A1301).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 executes a special-purpose start port switch common process that is executed in common when a game ball wins the first start winning port 37a or the second starting winning port 37b (step A1302). . The details of the special figure start port switch common process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in the game control device 600, the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning device, opening / closing member 37c of the second start winning port 37b) is operating, that is, the opening / closing member 37c of the second starting winning port 37b is a game. It is determined whether or not the ball is open so that a winning of a ball is possible (step A1303). When the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (the result of step A1303 is “Y”), the processing after step A1305 is executed.

  On the other hand, when the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (the result of Step A1303 is “N”), the game control device 600 determines whether or not a general electric power wrong prize has occurred (Step A1304).

  More specifically, the second start winning prize port 37b is configured such that when the opening / closing member 37c is in the closed state, the game ball wins alternately with the first start winning port 37a, and the game ball is only in the open state. Is easy to win. Therefore, when a game ball continuously wins in the second start winning opening 37b in the closed state, there is a high possibility that some abnormality or fraud has occurred, and there is a game ball that has continuously won in the closed state. That number is counted as an illegal prize. In the process of step A1304, it is determined whether or not the number of illegal prizes thus counted is equal to or greater than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value, for example, 5).

  The game control device 600 relates to the special figure variation display game as winning or invalidating the game ball to the second start winning opening 37b when the general electric power illegal winning has occurred (the result of step A1304 is “Y”). The start port switch monitoring process is terminated without executing the process.

  On the other hand, the game control device 600 prepares a table for setting information on hold by the second start winning port 37b when the ordinary electric power illegal winning has not occurred (the result of Step A1304 is “N”) (Step S1304). A1305), special figure start port switch common processing is executed (step A1306). Thereafter, the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, the details of the special figure start port switch common process (step A1302, step A1306) in the start port switch monitoring process described above will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure start port switch common process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The special figure starting port switch common processing is when a signal is input from the first starting port switch 601 or the second starting port switch 602 because a game ball has won the first starting winning port 37a or the second starting winning port 37b. This process is executed in common.

  First, the game control device 600 checks whether a signal is input from a monitored start port switch (for example, the first start port switch 601) of the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602. (Step A1401). If no signal is input from the monitoring target start port switch (the result of step A1401 is "N"), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when a signal is input from the start port switch to be monitored (the result of step A1401 is “Y”), the game control device 600 has latch data in the random number latch register corresponding to the start port to be monitored. Whether or not random numbers have been extracted (step A1402). If the random number has not been extracted (the result of step A1402 is “N”), the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

  When there is latch data in the random number latch register corresponding to the monitored start port (the result of step A1402 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets the start port winning flag corresponding to the monitored start port switch. Saving in a predetermined area of the RWM (step A1403). Furthermore, the big hit random number extracted to the hard random number latch register corresponding to the monitoring target start port switch is loaded, and preparation for use in the subsequent processing is performed (step A1404).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 outputs the number of times information related to the number of times of winning in the start winning port corresponding to the monitored start port switch is output to the management device outside the gaming machine 1 (start port signal output). Load) (step A1405). Then, it is updated by adding 1 to the loaded value (step A1406), and it is checked whether or not the start port signal output count overflows (step A1407).

  When the start port signal output count does not overflow (the result of step A1407 is “N”), the game control device 600 sets the updated start port signal output count value to the RWM start port signal output count area. (Step A1408).

  The game control device 600 updates the update target corresponding to the monitored start port switch after the processing of step A1408 is completed or when the start port signal output count overflows (the result of step A1407 is “Y”). It is determined whether or not the number of special figure pending (starting memory) is less than the upper limit (step A1409).

  When the special figure hold number is less than the upper limit value (the result of step A1409 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets information corresponding to the winning detected by the start port switch. Specifically, first, 1 is added to the number of special figure hold to be updated (for example, the number of special figure 1 hold) to update (step A1410).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 prepares a decoration special figure hold number command corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored and the special figure hold number (step A1411). The decoration special figure reservation number command is composed of a MODE part and an ACTION part. At this time, the prefetch result corresponding to the newly generated start memory may be transmitted together with the decoration special figure hold number command. For example, a value indicating the prefetching result may be added to the ACTION part of the decoration special figure reservation number command.

  More specifically, the game control device 600 first prepares a decoration special figure hold number command (MODE) for the start port switch to be monitored, and further displays a decoration special figure hold number command ( ACTION) is prepared. Then, a command setting process for setting the prepared special figure reservation number command is executed (step A1412).

  Next, the game control device 600 calculates the address of the random number save area corresponding to the updated special figure hold number (step A1413). Then, the big hit random number acquired in the process of step A1404 is saved in the big hit random number save area of the RWM (step A1414). Further, the jackpot symbol random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step A1415). Thereafter, the prepared jackpot symbol random number is saved in the RWM jackpot symbol random number saving area (step A1416).

  Subsequently, the game control apparatus 600 extracts a variation pattern random number, and saves the extracted value in the corresponding variation pattern random number storage area of the RWM (step A1417). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are extracted and saved in the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number storage areas. The variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are used, for example, for individually setting the variation patterns of the first half and the second half, or for executing a specific effect.

  Fluctuation pattern random numbers (variation patterns 1 to 3) for determining a variation pattern in the first or second special figure variation display game (including the execution time of the variation display game in variation display without various reach and reach), Unlike the big hit symbol random number which is updated by the software of the random number generation circuit, it is updated by the game control program. Note that the update of the variation pattern random number is not limited to being performed by the game control program, but may be performed by hardware or software of the random number generation circuit.

  Then, the game control device 600 loads a jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the monitored start port switch saved in the RWM in the process of step A1416, and executes the special figure hold information determination process (step A1418). Details of the special figure hold information determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (the result of step A1409 is “N”), the game control apparatus 600 prepares a decorative special figure hold number command (pending overflow command) (step A1419). Command setting processing is executed (step A1420). Then, the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A1418) in the special figure start port switch common process (FIG. 10) described above will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of special figure hold information determination processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The special figure hold information determination process is a prefetching process for determining the result related information (game result information) corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on each start memory.

  The game control device 600 first determines whether or not the pre-reading effect (notice) execution condition is satisfied (step A1501). The execution condition of the prefetch effect is that prefetch prohibition information is not set. If the execution condition for the prefetch effect is not satisfied (the result of step A1501 is “N”), the game control device 600 ends the special figure hold information determination process.

  On the other hand, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the newly stored start memory is a big hit when the execution condition of the prefetch effect is satisfied (the result of step A1501 is “Y”). Processing is executed (step A1502). The big hit determination process determines whether or not the result of the variable display game related to the start memory is a big hit by determining whether or not the big hit random number value included in the pending start memory matches the big hit determination value. judge.

  The game control device 600 determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination process in step A1502 is a jackpot (step A1503). If the determination result of the big hit determination process is not a big hit (the result of step A1503 is “N”), the stoppage stop symbol pattern is set as the stop symbol pattern (step A1506). And the process after step A1507 is performed.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the jackpot determination process is a jackpot (the result of step A1503 is “Y”), the game control device 600 uses the jackpot symbol random number check table corresponding to the winning start port as the identification symbol at the time of the jackpot. It is set as a table for identification (step A1504). In the jackpot symbol random number check table, a determination value of a random number indicating a distribution rate of whether or not the jackpot is hit and a jackpot stop symbol pattern corresponding to the determination value are defined.

  Further, the game control device 600 checks the jackpot symbol random number from the jackpot symbol random number check table set in the process of step A1504, and acquires and sets the corresponding jackpot symbol stop symbol pattern (step A1505).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 saves the jackpot stop symbol pattern set in the process of Step A1505 or the loss stop symbol pattern set in the process of Step A1506 in the prefetch stop symbol stop pattern area (Step A1507). Further, a pre-read symbol command corresponding to the target start port switch and stop symbol pattern is prepared (step A1508), and command setting processing is executed (step A1509).

  Next, the game control device 600 executes special figure information setting processing for setting special figure information set for the monitoring target start port (step A1510). Details of the special figure information setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 prepares the latter half variation pattern setting information table corresponding to the start target to be monitored in order to set the latter half variation pattern among the variation modes in the special figure variation display game (step A1510). Then, the variation pattern setting process for setting the entire variation pattern is executed (step A1511). Details of the variation pattern setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 20A. Note that a variation pattern setting process may be defined for each result of the special figure fluctuation display game, and a corresponding fluctuation pattern setting process may be executed according to the result of the target special figure fluctuation display game.

  Finally, the game control device 600 prepares a prefetch variation pattern command corresponding to the first and second variation numbers set in the variation pattern setting process (step A1513), and executes the command setting process (step A1514). Thereafter, the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.

  As described above, in the special figure hold information determination process, before executing the special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the start memory, the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is acquired and notified to the effect control device 700. Is possible. The effect control device 700 changes the display mode of the start-up memory display displayed on the display device 35, for example, and gives the player the result of the special map variable display game before the start timing of the special map variable display game. Inform. Here, the game control device 600 functions as a prior determination means, and the effect control device 700 functions as a prior notification means (preliminary notice effect means).

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A1210) in the special figure game process described above will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure routine processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game control device 600 first determines whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) is 0 (step A1601a). Further, when the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (the result of step A1601a is "Y"), it is determined whether or not the first start memory number (special figure 1 hold number) is 0 (step A1606). .

  When the special figure 2 hold number is not 0 (the result of step A1601a is “N”), the game control apparatus 600 determines whether or not the change order flag is special figure 2 (step A1601b). The change order flag is a flag indicating whether the next change display game to be executed is the first special figure change display game or the second special figure change display game. In the present embodiment, the special figure fluctuation display game is executed in the order of winning, without giving priority to the second special figure fluctuation display game over the first special figure fluctuation display game.

  Here, the fluctuation order flag will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a change order flag save area for storing a change order flag according to the first embodiment of this invention. The change order flag save area is stored in the RAM 611c of the game microcomputer 611 of the game control device 600. In the present embodiment, the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game are each configured to be held four times at maximum, and the execution of the maximum eight variations display game can be suspended.

  The change order flag save area stores a change order flag corresponding to the start winning opening that has sequentially won the areas from 00H to 07H in the order of winning. When the variation display game being executed ends, a variation order flag is acquired from the region for variation waiting hold 1 and the variation order flag stored in the region for variation waiting suspension 2 is sequentially shifted.

  Now, the description returns to the flowchart of FIG. When the change order flag is not special figure 2 (the result of step A1601b is “N”), the game control apparatus 600 does not execute the special figure 2 variable display game, so the first start memory number (special figure 1 hold number) ) Is 0 or not (step A1606).

  When the change order flag is special figure 2 (the result of step A1601b is “Y”), the game control apparatus 600 prepares a decoration special figure reservation number command corresponding to the number of special figure 2 reservations after the -1 update. (Step A1602), command setting processing is executed (Step A1603). Furthermore, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process for executing the special figure fluctuation display game is executed (step A1604). Details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 executes a special figure changing process transition setting process (special figure 2) for preparing a table (for the second special figure) for shifting to the special figure changing process (step A1605), Special figure routine processing ends.

  In addition, when the special figure 1 hold number is not 0 (the result of step A1606 is “N”), the game control device 600 issues a decoration special figure hold number command corresponding to the updated special figure 1 hold number. Prepare (step A1607) and execute command setting processing (step A1608). Furthermore, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process for executing the special figure fluctuation display game is executed (step A1609). Details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 executes a special figure changing process transition setting process (special figure 1) for preparing a table (for the first special figure) for shifting to the special figure changing process (step A1610). Special figure routine processing ends.

  It should be noted that the decoration special figure hold number command may be transmitted to the effect control apparatus 700 only when the hold number changes.

  On the other hand, when the special figure 1 hold number is 0 (the result of step A1606 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 600 determines whether or not a customer waiting demonstration has already started (step A1611). If the customer waiting demo has not started, that is, if it has not been started (the result of step A1611 is “N”), the customer waiting demo flag is saved in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A1612). Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A1613), and a command setting process is executed (step A1614).

  On the other hand, when the customer waiting demo has already started (the result of step A1606 is “Y”), the game control device 600 has already set the customer waiting demo flag in the customer waiting demo flag area, Since the demo command has already been transmitted to the effect control device 700, the processing after step A1615 is executed.

  Finally, the game control device 600 executes the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process (step A1615). Specifically, a process of setting a processing number “0” corresponding to the special figure routine processing, a flag (big prize opening fraud monitoring information) for defining a big prize opening fraud monitoring period, and the like in the table is executed. Thereafter, the special figure routine processing is terminated.

[Special figure change start processing]
Next, details of the special figure change start process (step A1604, step A1609) in the special figure ordinary process described above will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure fluctuation start process according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14A shows the special figure 1 fluctuation start process executed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game. , (B) is a special figure 2 fluctuation start process executed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game. First, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process will be described.

  The game control device 600 saves the special figure 1 fluctuation flag (fluctuating flag) in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area of the RWM (step A1701). Next, a big hit flag 1 setting process for setting the big hit flag 1 when the result of the first special figure variation display game corresponding to the earliest start memory is a big hit is executed (step A1702).

  Next, the game control device 600 executes a special figure 1 stop symbol setting process corresponding to the setting of the first special figure stop symbol (special figure 1 stop symbol) (step A1703). Details of the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 executes special figure information setting processing for setting special figure information (step A1704). Details of the special figure information setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, the game control device 600 prepares a special figure 1 pattern setting information table for setting information related to the fluctuation pattern (variation display time) for the special figure 1 based on the random number stored as the start memory (step A1705). . Subsequently, a variation pattern setting process for setting a variation pattern of the first special figure variation display game is executed (step A1706). Details of the variation pattern setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 20A.

  Finally, the game control device 600 executes a change start information setting process for setting information for starting the first special figure change display game (step A1707), and ends the special figure 1 change start process. Details of the change start information setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Moreover, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A1609) shown in (B) is the same procedure as the special figure 1 fluctuation start process, and a process corresponding to special figure 2 is executed instead of special figure 1.

[Big hit flag setting process]
Next, the details of the big hit flag 1 setting process in the above-described special figure 1 fluctuation start process will be described. FIG. 15A is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of jackpot flag 1 setting processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game control device 600 first saves the deviation information in the jackpot flag 1 area, and clears the previous save contents with the deviation information (step A4001).

  Next, the game control device 600 loads and prepares the jackpot random number for the special figure 1 to be determined from the RWM special chart random number save area (the special figure 1 start storage area) (step A4002). ), A jackpot determination process is executed (step A4003). The big hit determination process is a process for determining whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, and the details will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the determination target jackpot random number is a jackpot (step A4004).

  Next, when the determination result of the big hit determination process is a big hit (the result of step A4004 is “Y”), the game control device 600 overwrites and saves the big hit information in the big hit flag 1 area (step A4005). . After overwriting the jackpot information in the jackpot flag 1 area, or when the determination result of the jackpot determination process is not a jackpot (the result of step A4004 is “N”), this process is terminated.

  FIG. 15B is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the big hit flag 2 setting process according to the first embodiment of this invention. The big hit flag 2 setting process is the same procedure as the big hit flag 1 setting process, and the RWM area used for the process is different.

  Next, details of the special figure stop symbol setting process (step A1703, step A1713) in the special figure fluctuation start process described above will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a procedure of special figure 1 stop symbol setting processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of special figure 2 stop symbol setting processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game control device 600 first determines whether or not the big hit flag 1 is set, that is, whether or not the result of the target special figure 1 fluctuation display game is a big hit (step A1801a). If the big hit flag 1 is set (the result of step A1801a is “Y”), the random number is stored from the special figure 1 big hit symbol random number storage area corresponding to the holding number 1, that is, the start memory where the change starts. Load (step A1802a). Further, a jackpot symbol table for special figure 1 is set as a table for determining a stop symbol (step A1803a).

  Next, the game control apparatus 600 acquires the stop symbol number corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number acquired by the process of step A1802a from the jackpot symbol table for special figure 1 set by the process of step A1803a, and acquires the stop symbol acquired. The number is saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol area (step A1804a).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 sets a jackpot stop symbol information table corresponding to the current gaming state (step A1805a). Then, the stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired from the jackpot stop symbol information table and saved in the stop symbol pattern area (step A1806a). Further, a probability variation determination flag corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the probability variation determination flag area (step A1807a).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag 1 is not set (the result of Step A1801a is “N”), the game control device 600 acquires the stop symbol number at the time of loss, and stops the acquired stop symbol number as the special symbol 1 stop. Save in the symbol area (step A1808a). Further, the stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the stop symbol pattern area (step A1809a).

  When the processing of step A1807a or step A1809a is completed, the game control device 600 prepares a decoration special figure 1 command consisting of an ACTION part and a MODE part corresponding to the stop symbol pattern from the decoration special figure command table (step A1810a). Furthermore, the decoration special figure command acquired by the process of step A1810a is saved in the decoration special figure command area (step A1811a), and the command setting process is executed (step A1812a).

  Furthermore, the game control device 600 saves the symbol data corresponding to the stopped symbol number in the test signal output data area (step A1813a). Finally, the jackpot symbol random number saving area for special figure 1 is cleared to 0 (step A1814a), and the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process is terminated.

  In addition, the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process shown in FIG. 17 is performed in the same manner as the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process because the process corresponding to the special figure 2 is executed instead of the special figure 1, and the description thereof is omitted. To do.

[Big hit judgment processing]
Next, details of the jackpot determination in the jackpot flag setting process described above will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for jackpot determination processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The jackpot determination process is a process for determining whether or not the jackpot random number acquired at the time of winning and stored in the special figure start storage area is a numerical value within a predetermined range set as a jackpot determination value. Specifically, the upper limit value and lower limit value of the determination value are compared with the jackpot random value according to the gaming state (probability state) at the time of determination.

  The game control device 600 first sets the lower limit determination value of the big hit determination value (step A4101). The lower limit determination value is the same numerical value for both the low probability determination value and the high probability determination value.

  Next, the game control device 600 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot random number to be determined is less than the lower limit determination value set in the process of step A4101 (step A4102). When the value of the big hit random number to be determined is less than the lower limit determination value (the result of step A4103 is “Y”), a deviation is set as the determination result (step A4107), and this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the value of the big hit random number to be determined is not less than the lower limit determination value (the result of step A4102 is “N”), the game control device 600 determines whether or not the current time is a high probability, that is, the current It is determined whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state (step A4103). If it is a high probability (the result of step A4103 is “Y”), an upper limit determination value for a high probability is set (step A4104). If the probability is not high (the result of step A4103 is “N”), an upper limit determination value for the low probability is set (step A4105).

  Next, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the value of the jackpot random number to be determined is larger than the upper limit determination value set in the process of step A4104 or A4105 (step A4106). If the value of the big hit random number to be determined exceeds the upper limit determination value (the result of step A4106 is “Y”), a deviation is set as the determination result (step A4107), and this process ends.

  On the other hand, if the value of the jackpot random number to be determined does not exceed the upper limit determination value (the result of Step A4106 is “N”), the value of the jackpot random number is a value corresponding to the jackpot determination value, and thus the game control device 600 Sets the jackpot as the determination result (step A4108), and ends this processing.

[Special figure information setting process]
Next, details of the special figure information setting process (step A1704, step A1714) in the special figure fluctuation start process described above will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of special figure information setting processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game control device 600 first determines whether or not the game state is a time-short state (step A1901). If it is not the time saving state (the result of Step A1901 is “N”), a normal variation pattern selection group information table is set (Step A1902). On the other hand, if the time is short (the result of step A1901 is “Y”), the time variation variable pattern selection group information table is set (step A1903).

  When the variation pattern selection group information table is set, the game control device 600 loads the special figure holding number corresponding to the variation symbol determination flag from the set variation pattern selection group information table (step A1904). Further, the fluctuation pattern selection group information corresponding to the special figure hold number is acquired and saved in the fluctuation distribution information 1 area (step A1905).

  Thereby, in the fluctuation distribution information 1 area, the type of special figure (Special figure 1 or Special figure 2) for starting the fluctuation, the number-of-holds information that is information on the number of start memories for the type of special figure, The variable distribution information 1 obtained from the game state information including information on whether or not the state is saved is saved. This fluctuation distribution information 1 is used to select a fluctuation group later.

  A variation group includes a plurality of variation patterns. When determining a variation pattern, first select the variation group, and then select one variation pattern from the variation group. It has become. When selecting one fluctuation pattern, another new random number may be acquired.

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 sets a distribution base pointer table (step A1906), and acquires a distribution base pointer corresponding to the stop symbol pattern (step A1907). Furthermore, the effect mode number is added to the acquired distribution base pointer (step A1908), the value after the addition is saved in the variable distribution information 2 area (step A1909), and the special figure information setting process is terminated.

  Thereby, the variable distribution information 2 acquired based on the stop symbol pattern information and the effect mode information is saved in the variable distribution information 2 area. This fluctuation distribution information 2 is used to select a fluctuation group later. As will be described later, in the production mode (also called the game mode), one production mode is set from a plurality of production modes depending on the probability state, the presence / absence of the short-time state, the progress status of the special figure variation display game, and the like. It has become so.

[Variation pattern setting process]
Next, the details of the variation pattern setting process (step A1706, step A1716) in the special figure variation start process described above will be described. FIG. 20A is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of variation pattern setting processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. Note that the fluctuation patterns are the first half fluctuation pattern that is a fluctuation mode from the start of the special figure fluctuation display game to the reach state, and the second half fluctuation that is a fluctuation aspect from the reach state to the end of the special figure fluctuation display game. First, the second half variation pattern is set first, and then the first half variation pattern is set.

  When the variation pattern setting process is started, the game control device 600 first sets the variation group selection address table (step A2001), and acquires and prepares the address of the latter half variation group table corresponding to the variation distribution information 2. (Step A2002).

  Then, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the effect mode number is less than 2 (either 0 or 1) (step A2003). If the effect mode number is not less than 2 (the result of Step A2003 is “N”), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol pattern is a discontinuation stop symbol pattern (Step A2004). If the stop symbol pattern is not an outlier stop symbol pattern (the result of step A2004 is “N”), the variable pattern random number 1 is loaded from the target variable pattern random number 1 storage area (for the number of holdings 1) and prepared. (Step A2007).

  On the other hand, the game control device 600 determines that the production mode number is less than 2 (the result of step A2003 is “Y”), or the stop symbol pattern is an outlier stop symbol pattern (the result of step A2004 is “ Y "), the address of the table corresponding to the fluctuation distribution information 1 is acquired from the latter half fluctuation group table prepared in the process of step A2002 (step A2005). Next, the acquired address is prepared as the address of the second-half fluctuation group (step A2006), and the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is loaded from the target fluctuation pattern random number 1 storage area (for holding number 1) and prepared (step A2007).

  In addition, when the production mode number is less than 2 or when the stop symbol pattern is an outlier stop symbol pattern, the number of start memories is obtained by acquiring an address based on the variable distribution information 1 corresponding to the hold number information. The selection pattern of the variation pattern varies depending on the type.

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 executes a 2-byte distribution process for selecting the latter half variation selection table of the special figure variation display game from the latter half variation group table based on the variation pattern random number 1 (step A2008). The address of the latter half variation selection table selected by the 2-byte distribution process is acquired and prepared (step A2009). Further, the fluctuation pattern random number 2 is loaded from the target fluctuation pattern random number 2 storage area (for the holding number 1) and prepared (step A2010).

  Further, the game control device 600 executes a distribution process for selecting the latter half variation pattern of the special figure variation display game from the latter half variation selection table (second half variation pattern group) based on the variation pattern random number 2 (step A2011). Then, the latter half variation number selected by the distribution process is acquired and saved in the latter half variation number area (step A2012). By this process, the latter half fluctuation pattern is set.

  Next, the game control device 600 sets the first half variation group table (step A2013), and calculates a table selection pointer based on the variation distribution information 1 and the variation distribution information 2 (including the determined second half variation number). (Step A2014). Then, the address of the first half variation selection table corresponding to the calculated pointer is acquired and prepared (step A2015), and a random number is loaded from the target variation pattern random number 3 storage area (for holding number 1) and prepared (step A2016). ).

  After that, the game control device 600 executes a sorting process for selecting the first variation pattern (first variation number) of the special figure variation display game from the first variation selection table (first variation pattern group) based on the variation pattern random number 3 ( Step A2017). Then, the first half variation number selected by the distribution process is acquired and saved in the first half variation number area (step A2018), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. By this processing, the first half variation pattern is set, and the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game is set.

[Contents of variation pattern (normal gaming state)]
The contents of the variation pattern set by the distribution (lottery) as described above in the normal gaming state will be described with reference to FIGS. 20B and 20C. FIG. 20B is a loss variation pattern table that is set in correspondence with the generated pending number and shows an example of a variation pattern at the time of loss. FIG. 20C is a big hit fluctuation pattern table showing an example of the big hit change pattern. Note that the gaming machine 1 is configured to be able to set variation patterns corresponding to various gaming states (short-time state, high chance zone, etc.) in addition to the variation patterns of the normal gaming state of FIGS. 20B and 20C.

  20B (I), (II), (III), and (IV) occur when the hold (starting memory) is 0th (hold not waiting for fluctuation), 1st or 2nd hold (the number of hold is 0 or 1). Fluctuation pending hold 1 or 2), 3rd hold (variable wait hold 3 that occurred when number of holds 2), 4th to 8th hold (variable wait hold 4 that occurred when number of holds 3 to 7) To 8) is an outlier fluctuation pattern table showing an example of a fluctuation pattern set when a hold occurs. FIG. 20C is a jackpot variation pattern table showing an example of a variation pattern that is set regardless of the holding status when the result of the special figure variation display game is a jackpot. Note that the change order flag is sequentially shifted by the change order flag in FIG. 13 and the number of the hold is shifted, but the change pattern set for the hold when the hold occurs is maintained as it is.

  When the result of the special figure variation display game is out of place, the variation pattern is a variation without reach (variation pattern 1), normal (N) reach variation (variation pattern 2) based on the deviation variation pattern table of FIG. , Special (SP) 1 reach variation (variation pattern 3), special (SP) 2 reach variation (variation pattern 4), etc., are set by sorting (lottery) into one variation pattern. Unlike the other variation pattern tables, the variation pattern table for the third hold (change wait hold 3) and the change pattern table for the fourth to eighth hold (change wait hold 4 to 8) will be described later. The mode entry dedicated variation pattern and the reservation ensuring variation pattern are set as variation patterns 40 and 41, respectively. The variation pattern 40 (variation pattern dedicated to mode entry) is a variation pattern that enables entry into a later-described extreme chance mode or normal chance mode, and the prefetch variation pattern command serves as mode execution instruction information. The variation pattern 41 (a variation pattern for securing reservation) is a variation pattern having a variation time for securing a time during which a plurality of start memories can be generated and a number of suspension (start memories) can be a plurality. Can occur for the first hold (floating wait hold 3 to 8). With the normal reach fluctuation pattern or the hold ensuring change pattern, a time during which a plurality of start memories can be generated (a time for storing the hold) is secured. When the mode entry dedicated variation pattern is selected, it enters a later-described challenge game (challenge game mode, first effect mode) having any one of effect patterns 1 to 9 (collectively referred to as a first predetermined effect). obtain.

  In the loss variation pattern table, the selectivity (distribution value) tends to decrease and the variation time tends to increase in the order of non-reach variation, normal reach (N reach) variation, SP1 reach variation, and SP2 reach variation. Therefore, in the order of no reach, normal reach, SP1 reach, and SP2 reach, the expectation level of the jackpot of the reach system is increased (the expected level of loss is reduced).

  In the variation pattern table for the third hold (change wait hold 3) and the fourth to eighth hold (change wait hold 4 to 8), the change pattern 40 (mode entry dedicated change pattern) and the change pattern 41 ( The fluctuation time of the holding reservation fluctuation pattern) is set to a fluctuation time longer than the fluctuation time of the fluctuation without reach and shorter than the fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation, and the selection rate of the fluctuation pattern 41 is equal to or higher than the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern 2 (normal reach fluctuation). Set to In addition, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 41 is set equal to the fluctuation time of fluctuation without reach set in the fluctuation pattern table for the first or second hold (change waiting hold 1 or 2). Note that the variation pattern 40 (mode entry dedicated variation pattern) and the variation pattern 41 (holding variation pattern) generate a plurality of start memories with a relatively long variation time even when the variation display game is out of reach and there is no reach. The game of the player can be promoted, and the discomfort that the player's hold is not accumulated can be eliminated.

  Here, the reach state (also simply referred to as “reach”) means that the display result of the identification information that has already been derived and displayed among the plurality of identification information (special symbols) in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game A display state that satisfies the conditions for the special result mode. In the present embodiment, the reach state is a state in which, in particular, a plurality of pieces of identification information are stopped at the identification information that can generate the special result mode, and the identification information to be stopped last is changing. The reach system information is information indicating reach systems such as no reach, normal reach, SP1 reach, and SP2 reach.

  The effect control device 700 executes the pseudo-continuous effect and the step-up effect during the time allotted to perform the pseudo-continuous (notice) effect and the step-up (notice) effect in the set fluctuation time. Instead of the pseudo-continuous effect, another effect (movie preview, etc.) may be executed.

  On the other hand, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fluctuation pattern is based on the big hit fluctuation pattern table of FIG. 20C, normal reach fluctuation (fluctuation pattern 51), SP1 reach fluctuation (fluctuation pattern 52), SP2 One variation pattern is set from among reach variation (variation pattern 53).

  In the big hit variation pattern table, the selection rate is set to increase in the order of normal reach variation, SP1 reach variation, and SP2 reach variation. Therefore, the expectation level of the jackpot of the reach system is increased in the order of normal reach, SP1 reach, and SP2 reach. Further, the fluctuation time tends to become longer in the order of normal reach fluctuation, SP1 reach fluctuation, and SP2 reach fluctuation. Note that the degree of expectation of jackpot corresponds to the probability of hitting a big hit when the fluctuation pattern (reach fluctuation) is selected. For example, when the selection rate of the fluctuation pattern in the case of big hit is different from the case of big hit This is equivalent to dividing by the overall selection rate including.

[Contents of fluctuation pattern (high chance zone)]
With reference to FIG. 20D and FIG. 20E, the contents of the variation pattern set by the distribution (lottery) as described above in the high chance zone (specific game mode, special game state) described later will be described. FIG. 20D is a loss variation pattern table showing an example of a variation pattern at the time of loss. FIG. 20E is a big hit fluctuation pattern table showing an example of the big hit fluctuation pattern.

  20D and 20E show that in the high chance zone, the winning switching mechanism 105 (FIGS. 2D and 2E) that can be driven by the driving source is maintained in the first state of FIG. This is a variation pattern table used when a game ball is won, and is defined for the 0th to 4th holds. However, in the high chance zone, when the configuration is such that game balls are alternately awarded to the first start winning opening 37a and the second starting winning opening 37b, the variation pattern tables of FIG. 20D and FIG. May be defined.

  As shown in FIGS. 20D and 20E, in the fluctuation pattern table of the high chance zone, no reach fluctuation is set, and only normal reach fluctuation, SP1 reach fluctuation, and SP2 reach fluctuation are set. For this reason, in the high chance zone, a reach effect always occurs, and the player can have a big hit expectation of the special figure variation display game as compared with the normal game state.

  In the gaming machine 1, the game control device 600 may specify the variation time, the corresponding reach type, and the number of pseudo-continuations according to the variation pattern type, or the game control device 600 may specify the variation pattern type. It is also possible to designate only the variation time and designate the reach type and pseudo-continuous number corresponding to the production control device 700.

[Variation start information setting process]
Next, the details of the change start information setting process (step A1707, step A1717) in the special figure change start process described above will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of change start information setting processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  When the variation start information setting process is started, the game control device 600 first clears the random number storage areas of the target variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 (step A2101). Next, the first half variation time value table is set (step A2102), and the first half variation time value corresponding to the first half variation number is acquired (step A2103). Further, the latter half variation time value table is set (step A2104), and the latter half variation time value corresponding to the latter half variation number is acquired (step A2105).

  Then, the game control device 600 adds the first half variation time value and the second half variation time value (step A2106), and saves the addition value in the special figure game processing timer area (step A2107). Thereafter, a variation command (MODE) corresponding to the first variation number is prepared (step A2108), a variation command (ACTION) corresponding to the second variation number is prepared (step A2109), and command setting processing is performed (step A2110). .

  Next, the game control device 600 updates the special figure holding number corresponding to the variation symbol determination flag by −1 (step A2111), and sets the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the variation symbol determination flag (step A2112). Further, the random number storage area is shifted (step A2113), and the free area after the shift is cleared to 0 (step A2114).

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 first clears the stop extension information area as a process related to extension of the stop time for displaying the result of the special figure change display game (step A2115). If the stop symbol pattern is a discontinuation stop symbol pattern (the result of step A2116 is “Y”) and the production mode number is 3 (the result of step A2117 is “Y”), the special symbol high probability (high It is determined whether or not it is in the (probability state) (step A2118).

  The game control device 600 saves the stop extension information 1 in the stop extension information area (step A2119) when the special figure high probability is not in effect (the result of step A2118 is “N”), and stops corresponding to the stop extension information. An information command is prepared (step A2121), command setting processing (step A2122) is performed, and variation start information setting processing is terminated. Thereby, the stop time is set to the special figure extension display time 1 (first extension stop time) which is longer than the normal special figure display time (normal stop time).

  Further, when the special control probability is high (the result of Step A2118 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 600 saves the stop extension information 2 in the stop extension information area (Step A2120). Then, a stop information command corresponding to the stop extension information is prepared (step A2121), and command setting processing is executed (step A2122). Thereafter, the variation start information setting process is terminated. As a result, the stop time is set to the special figure extended display time 2 (second extended stop time) that is longer than the normal special figure display time. If the extended display time is not set, the stop information command may not be transmitted to the effect control device 700. Further, even if the extended display time is set by managing the number of rotations after the end of the big hit by the effect control device 700, the stop information command may not be issued.

  On the other hand, the game control device 600 determines that the stop symbol pattern is not the outlier stop symbol pattern (the result of step A2116 is “N”) or the effect mode number is not three (the result of step A2117 is “N”). Then, the variation start information setting process is terminated. In this case, the stop time extension is not set and the normal stop time is set.

  In this way, the stop time of the special figure fluctuation display game is set at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the result of the special figure fluctuation display game, the specific rotation speed, and the state of the production mode. It has come to be. As a result, for example, it is possible to set an effect that is continuous between the variation time and the stop time, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Through the above processing, information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game is set. In other words, the game control device 600 serves as a determination unit that determines various random values stored in the start storage unit (game control device 600). In addition, the game control device 600 constitutes a variation pattern determining means that can determine the variation pattern of the identification information executed in the variation display game based on the determination information of the start memory.

  Then, the information related to the start of the special figure variation display game is transmitted to the effect control device 700, and the effect control device 700 has the variation pattern determined based on the reception of the information related to the start of the special figure variation display game. Correspondingly, the detailed production contents in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game are set. The information related to the start of the special figure variation display game includes a decoration special figure hold number command including information related to the start memory number (holding number), a decoration special figure command including information related to the stop symbol, and a fluctuation of the special figure variation display game. A variation command including information related to the pattern and a stop information command including information related to the extension of the stop time are listed, and the commands are transmitted to the effect control device 700 in this order. In particular, by transmitting the decoration special figure command before the variation command, the processing in the effect control device 700 can be efficiently advanced.

[Special figure changing process]
Next, details of the special figure changing process (step A1211) in the special figure game process described above will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of special-figure changing processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game control apparatus 600 first determines whether or not there is stop extension information (stop extension information 1 or 2) (step A2301). If there is no stop extension information (the result of step A2301 is “N”), the normal special figure display time (for example, 600 ms) is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A2302). Then, the special figure display process transition setting process is executed (step A2306), and the special figure changing process is terminated.

  In addition, when there is stop extension information (the result of Step A2301 is “Y”), the game control device 600 determines whether or not it is stop extension information 1 (Step A2303). If it is the stop extension information 1 (the result of step A2303 is “Y”), the special figure extension display time 1 (for example, 3500 ms) is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A2304). Then, the special figure display process transition setting process is executed (step A2306), and the special figure display process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the game control device 600 is not the stop extension information 1 (the result of step A2303 is “N”), that is, if it is the stop extension information 2, the special figure extension display time 2 (for example, 14300 ms) is displayed. Save in the processing timer area (step A2305). Then, the special figure display process transition setting process is executed (step A2306), and the special figure display process is terminated. That is, the game control device 600 serves as a stop time setting means for setting a stop time for displaying the stop result mode of the variable display game.

[Special figure display processing]
Next, the details of the special figure display process (step A1212) in the special figure game process described above will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of special figure display processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game control device 600 first loads the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A2501), and clears the RWM big hit flag 2 area (step A2502). Then, it is determined whether or not the loaded jackpot flag 2 is a jackpot (step A2503).

  When the loaded big hit flag 2 is a big hit (the result of step A2503 is “Y”), the game control device 600 clears the RWM big hit flag 1 area (step A2512). Then, a test signal relating to the start of the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) of the second special figure variation display game is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A2513).

  On the other hand, when the loaded big hit flag 2 is not big hit (the result of step A2503 is “N”), the game control device 600 sets the big hit flag set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process. 1 is loaded (step A2504), and the RWM jackpot flag 1 area is cleared (step A2505). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the loaded jackpot flag 1 is a jackpot (step A2506).

  When the big hit flag 1 is not big hit (the result of step A2506 is “N”), the game control device 600 executes the production mode information check process regarding the setting of the production mode (step A2507), and the special state is set to the time saving state. A time-reduced variation number update process for managing the number of executions of the variable display game is executed (step A2508), and a high probability variation number update process for managing the number of executions of the variable display game to be in a high probability state is executed (step A2508). A2509). Then, a special figure normal process transition setting process is executed (step A2510), and then the special figure display process is terminated. Note that the number of executions in the short-time state may be managed at the start of the change.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (the result of step A2506 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sends a test signal regarding the start of the big hit (special figure 1 big hit) of the first special figure variable display game. The data is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A2511). And the process after step A2514 is performed.

  The game control device 600 sets a round number upper limit value table when the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is a big hit (step A2514). The round number upper limit table is a table in which an upper limit value of the number of rounds corresponding to the type of jackpot is defined.

  Next, the game control apparatus 600 acquires the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit information, and saves the round number upper limit value in the round number upper limit area of the RWM (step A2515). Subsequently, a round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit determination flag is acquired, and the round LED pointer is saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A2516). As a result, the number of big hits is displayed on the round number display portion 59.

  After that, the game control device 600 loads and prepares a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information related to the decoration special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 35 from the decoration special figure command area of the RWM (step A2517), a command setting process for the decoration special figure command is executed (step A2518).

  Next, the game control device 600 prepares a probability information command corresponding to information in which the probability that the hit result is the normal probability state (low probability state) in the normal map variable display game and the special map variable display game (step A2519), command setting processing is executed (step A2520).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 loads a stop symbol pattern number indicating a stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game being executed from the RWM, and prepares a fanfare command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern number (step A2521). Command setting processing is executed (step A2522). Since the output fanfare differs depending on the type of jackpot (for example, 16R probability variation jackpot and 2R probability variation jackpot), the corresponding fanfare command is set to be transmitted to the effect control device 700.

  Next, the game control device 600 saves in the external information output data area of the RWM the prize winning opening information and the signal corresponding to the probability state of the winning result in the usual figure variation display game and the special figure variation display game. (Step A2523). Thereafter, the big hit fanfare time (for example, 6000 ms or 48 ms) corresponding to the special winning opening information is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A2524).

  Then, the game control device 600 clears the large winning opening illegal number area of the large winning opening (special variable winning apparatus 41) corresponding to the large winning opening information (step A2525). Further, the fraud monitoring period non-period flag is saved in the large prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area corresponding to the big prize opening release information (step A2526).

  Next, the game control device 600 loads the special figure game mode flag (step A2527), and saves the loaded flag in the special figure game mode flag save area (step A2528). Thereby, the information on the production mode when the special result occurs is stored. Then, the effect mode after the end of the special gaming state is determined based on the information stored later.

  Then, the game control device 600 executes a fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1 for shifting to a fanfare / interval process (step A2529), and ends the special figure display process. The fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1 will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1]
Next, details of the fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1 (step A2529) in the special figure display process described above will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 sets “3”, which is a processing number corresponding to the fanfare / interval processing (step A2801), and saves the processing number in the special game processing number area (step A2802).

  Next, the game control device 600 saves a signal related to the start of the big hit (special game state) in the external information output data area (step A2803), and signals related to the end of the high probability state and the short time state in the test signal output data area. Save (step A2804).

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 clears the round number area for managing the number of rounds executed in the special gaming state (step A2805), and saves the low probability number in the gaming state display number area (step A2806). . Further, the normal game low probability & normal power no support flag is saved in the normal game mode flag area (step A2807).

  Then, the game control device 600 clears the variation symbol determination flag area (step A2808), and further turns off the game state display LED (third game state display unit 59) corresponding to the display of the high probability state. The probability notification flag area is cleared (step A2809). Then, a special figure low probability & no short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A2810).

  Next, the game control device 600 saves the probability information command (low probability) in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery that saves the command output to the effect control device 700 at the time of power failure recovery (step A2811), and executes it in a short time state. The time reduction variation frequency area for managing the number of possible special figure variation display games is cleared (step A2812). As a result, the high-probability state and the short-time state are terminated, and a normal probability state and a normal operation state are obtained.

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 saves the number of the effect mode 1 in the effect mode number area (step A2813), and clears the effect remaining rotation speed area (step A2814). Then, the no-update code is saved in the next mode transition information area (step A2815), and further, the effect mode 1 command is saved in the effect mode command area (step A2816). Thereafter, the fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1 is terminated. As a result, the information on the effect mode is once cleared with the occurrence of the special game state.

[Direction mode information check processing]
Next, the details of the effect mode information check process (step A2515) in the special figure display process described above will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the effect mode information check process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game control device 600 first determines whether or not the next mode transition information is a no-update code (step A2901). If the next mode transition information is a no-update code (the result of step A2901 is “Y”), the effect mode information check process is terminated. In this case, the effect mode is not changed according to the number of executed special figure variation display games, for example, when the effect mode that continues until the next big hit in the high probability state is selected. It is.

  In addition, when the next mode transition information is not a no-update code (the result of step A2901 is “N”), the game control apparatus 600 has an effect remaining that is the number of times that the special figure variable display game can be executed until the effect mode is changed. The number of revolutions is updated by -1 (step A2902). Then, it is determined whether or not the remaining rotational speed of the effect has become 0 (step A2903). The process of step A2902 becomes a counting means for counting the number of times of execution of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game.

  When the remaining number of rotations of the effect becomes 0 (the result of step A2903 is “Y”), that is, when the effect mode is changed from the next special figure variation display game, the game control device 600 has the effect mode information address. A table is set (step A2904), and the address of the table corresponding to the next mode transition information is acquired (step A2905).

  Then, the game control device 600 acquires the effect mode number of the effect mode to be transferred and saves it in the effect mode number area (step A2906), acquires the remaining effect rotation number (mode end count) of the effect mode to be transferred. The effect is saved in the remaining rotation speed area (step A2907). The transition mode (the transition destination mode) can be determined from the next mode transition information that has already been saved before step A2906. Further, the next mode transition information related to the next rendering mode of the transitioning rendering mode is acquired and saved in the next mode transition information area (step A2908). Note that the processing in step A2906 is effect mode execution control means for performing execution control of any effect mode (game mode) among a plurality of effect modes (game modes) corresponding to the counting result by the counting means (step A2902). (Game mode execution control means).

  In step A2906, when the effect mode to be transferred is the effect mode corresponding to the high chance zone, the game control device 600 controls the drive source to change the winning switching mechanism 105 in the mode shown in FIGS. 2D and 2E. The rotating member 119 may be driven and maintained in the first state so that the game ball wins only the second start winning opening 37b in the high chance zone. That is, in this case, the winning switching mechanism 105 (area changing means) prevents the inflow of game balls to the first starting winning opening 37a (first starting winning area) and the second starting winning opening 37b (second Only the inflow of game balls to the start winning area) is allowed. Thereby, the player becomes advantageous in the high chance zone.

  FIG. 26A shows a table associating effect mode numbers, effect remaining rotation speeds, and next mode transition information. The game control device 600 refers to the table stored in the memory, and acquires the remaining effect rotation number in Step A2907 and the next mode transition information in Step A2908 based on the effect mode number of the effect mode to be transferred. In the table, for example, the next mode transition information “effect mode_X” (X is the effect mode number), and next, the transition to the effect mode X is shown. Production modes 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14 correspond to the normal gaming state, and production modes 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 13 are in the high chance zone (specific game mode). Correspondingly, the production mode 15 corresponds to a short-time state (time-short game state), and the production mode 16 corresponds to a probability change state (probability change game state).

  The table in FIG. 26A shifts from the short-time state (effect mode 15) after the end of the special game state (big hit game state) to the normal game state (effect mode 0), and then repeats the high chance zone and the normal game state alternately. Set to run. That is, the transition condition to the high chance zone is to execute a variable display game with a predetermined number of games (predetermined remaining rotation number) in the normal gaming state (see the game flow of FIG. 42). Further, in the high chance zone, a game for displaying a variable number of games (a specified number of remaining rotations of the effect) is a condition for shifting to the normal gaming state. Here, the remaining number of rotations in the high chance zone and the normal gaming state changes every time it is repeated, but may always be fixed at a fixed number (for example, 100 times). Alternatively, only the remaining number of rotations (the number of specified games) in the high chance zone may be fixed to a certain number (for example, 100 times).

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 prepares a command (effect mode command or the like) corresponding to the new effect mode number (step A2909), and saves the command in the effect mode command area (step A2910). Thereafter, a command setting process is executed (step A2911), and the effect mode information check process is terminated. As a result, an effect mode command corresponding to the new effect mode number is transmitted to the effect control device 700, and the effect control device 700 acquires information on the effect mode from the effect mode command and enters the effect mode such as a high chance zone. The corresponding production will be performed.

  FIG. 26B is a diagram illustrating a part of the effect mode command as a command corresponding to the effect mode number. As other production mode commands, there are commands corresponding to the production mode 15 in the short-time gaming state, the production mode 16 in the probability variation gaming state, and the like. The production mode commands 1-7 are defined corresponding to the high chance zone production modes 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 13, respectively, and the production control device 700 shifts to the high chance zone production mode. Let them know. The effect mode command includes a MODE portion (“A5h”) indicating that it is an effect mode command and an ACTION portion (“01h”) corresponding to the effect mode numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13). To “07h”). The prepared production mode command is transmitted from the game control device 600 to the production control device 700, and the production control device 700 corresponds to the production modes 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and has a high chance. An effect related to the zone (an effect different from the normal gaming state) can be executed. For example, after the special game state (big hit game state) ends, the special mode variable display game is executed 150 times (a total of 70 time-short states and 80 normal game states) after the special game state (big hit game state) is finished. The effect control device 700 is informed that the effect is executed for 10 games (10 rotations).

  By managing the effect mode with the game control device 600 as described above, for example, a specific rotation speed (number of games) after the end of a special game state (big hit game state), a specific chance such as a high chance zone, etc. Control such as the production mode (game mode) can be performed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  On the other hand, the game control device 600 determines that the remaining production speed is not 0 (the result of step A2903 is “N”), that is, when the current production mode continues in the next special figure variation display game. It is determined whether the rotational speed is a specified rotational speed (for example, 8 times) (step A2912).

  When the remaining effect rotation speed is not the prescribed rotation speed (the result of step A2912 is “N”), the game control apparatus 600 ends the effect mode information check process. On the other hand, if the remaining effect rotation speed is the specified rotation speed (the result of step A2912 is “Y”), an effect mode switching preparation command is prepared (step A2913), and the effect mode switching preparation command is sent to the effect control device 700. The command setting process for transmitting to is executed (step A2914), and then the effect mode information check process is terminated. By the effect mode switching preparation command, the effect control device 700 can perform an effect of notifying the switching before the specified rotation speed for switching the effect mode.

[Time shortening fluctuation count update processing]
Next, the details of the time shortening variation number update process (step A2508) in the above-described special figure display process will be described. FIG. 27A is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of time-reduced variation frequency update processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game control device 600 first determines whether or not the special drawing time is short (short time state) (step A3001). If the special drawing time is not short (the result of step A3001 is “N”), the time shortening variation number updating process is terminated. If the special drawing time is short (the result of step A3001 is “Y”), the time shortening fluctuation count for managing the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game to be in the short running state is updated by −1 (step A3002). Then, it is determined whether or not the time shortening fluctuation count has become 0 (step A3003).

  When the time reduction variation count is not zero (the result of step A3003 is “N”), that is, when the time-short state continues in the next special figure variation display game, the game control device 600 updates the time reduction variation count processing. Exit. When the time shortening variation count is 0 (the result of step A3003 is “Y”), that is, when the time-short state ends in this special figure variation display game, a probability information command (time-short end) is prepared. (Step A3004), command setting processing is executed (Step A3005). Thereafter, a time-short end setting process is executed (step A3006). Details of the time reduction end setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 28A.

[High probability change count update processing]
Next, the details of the high probability variation number update process (step A2509) in the above-described special figure display process will be described. FIG. 27B is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of high probability variation number update processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the game control device 600 determines whether or not a special figure high probability (high probability state) is in progress (step A3010). If it is not in the special figure high probability (the result of step A3010 is “N”), the high probability variation number update process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the special control probability is high (the result of step A3010 is “Y”), the game control device 600 manages the number of executions of the special reference variation display game to be in a high probability state. The number of times is updated by -1 (step A3011), and it is determined whether or not the number of special figure high probability fluctuations is 0 (step A3012).

  When the number of special figure high probability fluctuations is not 0 (the result of step A3012 is “N”), that is, when the high probability state continues in the next special figure fluctuation display game, The number updating process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the number of times of special figure high probability variation is 0 (the result of step A3012 is “Y”), that is, when the high probability state ends in this special figure variation display game, A probability information command (special figure high probability end) is prepared (step A3013), and command setting processing is executed (step A3014). After that, the special figure high probability end setting process is executed (step A3015), and the high probability variation number update process is ended. Details of the special figure high probability end setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 28B.

[Time-saving end setting processing]
Next, details of the time reduction end setting process (step A3007) in the above-described time reduction variation number update process will be described. FIG. 28A is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a time-saving end setting process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game control apparatus 600 first saves a signal related to the end of time reduction in the external information output data area (step A3101), and further saves a signal related to the end of time reduction in the test signal output data area (step A3102).

  Next, the game control apparatus 600 saves the flag for no power support in the normal game mode flag area (step A3103), and saves the special figure high probability & short time flag in the special game mode flag area (step A3104). ). Thereafter, the time saving end setting process ends.

[Special figure high probability end setting process]
Next, details of the special figure high probability end setting process (step A3011) in the above-described high probability variation number update process will be described. FIG. 28B is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of high probability end setting processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game control apparatus 600 first saves a signal related to the special figure high probability end in the external information output data area (step A3111), and further saves a signal related to the special figure high probability end in the test signal output data area (step A3112). ).

  Next, the game control apparatus 600 saves the low probability number in the game state display number area (step A3113), and saves the special figure low probability & no short time flag in the special figure game mode flag area (step A3114). . Further, a probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A3115).

[Big hits end processing]
Next, the details of the jackpot end process (step A1217) in the special figure game process described above will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a big hit end process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the game control device 600 is set when the probability variation determination flag set based on the type of the special result that triggered the execution of the special game state this time becomes the short-time state after the end of the special game state. It is determined whether or not the data has a short time (step A3201).

  The game control device 600 executes jackpot end setting processing 1 (step A3202) when it is not data with time reduction (the result of step A3201 is “N”). On the other hand, if it is data with time reduction (the result of step A3201 is “Y”), jackpot end setting processing 2 is executed (step A3203). Details of the jackpot end setting process 1 and the jackpot end setting process 2 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 prepares a probability information command corresponding to the special figure game mode flag (step A3204), and executes a command setting process (step A3205).

  Next, the game control device 600 first sets an effect mode information setting table corresponding to the stop symbol pattern in order to save information necessary for managing the effect mode (step A3206). Then, with reference to the set production mode information setting table, the production mode number of the production mode set after the end of the special gaming state is acquired and saved in the production mode number area (step A3207). In the present embodiment, the effect mode set after the end of the special gaming state is the short-time state (short-time gaming state) when the type of special figure variation display game big hit is a normal big hit such as 5 round normal (5R normal). ) And the effect mode 16 corresponding to the probability change state (probability game state) is obtained when the type of jackpot is a probability change big hit such as a 5-round probability change (5R probability change) (FIG. 26A, FIG. 26). 31). The type of jackpot (special game type) is set corresponding to the stop symbol number (A1804a, A1804b) at the time of jackpot. Further, the effect remaining rotation number (mode end number) of the effect mode set after the end of the special game state is acquired and saved in the effect remaining speed region (step A3208), and the effect set after the end of the special game state. Next mode transition information relating to the next rendering mode of the mode is acquired and saved in the next mode transition information area (step A3209).

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 prepares a command corresponding to the new effect mode number (step A3210), saves the command in the effect mode command area (step A3211), and executes a command setting process (step A3212). Finally, the special figure normal process transition setting process 3 is executed (step A3213), and the jackpot end process ends.

[Big jackpot end setting processing]
Next, details of the jackpot end setting process 1 (step A3202) and the jackpot end setting process 2 (step A3203) in the jackpot end process described above will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the jackpot end setting process according to the first embodiment of the present invention. (A) shows the jackpot end setting process 1 and (B) shows the jackpot end setting process 2.

  First, the jackpot end setting process 1 will be described. The game control device 600 first saves a signal related to the start of high probability in the external information output data area (step A3301), and saves a signal related to the start of high probability in the test signal output data area (step A3302).

  Next, the game control device 600 saves a flag for no power support in the normal game mode flag area (step A3303), and saves a special flag high probability & no short time flag in the special game mode flag area (step A3304). ). After that, the probability information command (high probability / no time saving) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A3305), and the time shortening variation frequency area is cleared (step A3306). Finally, the special figure high probability variation number initial value is saved in the special figure high probability variation number area (step A3307), and the jackpot end setting process 1 is terminated.

  By the above processing, after the special game state is ended, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes a high probability state and a state without time reduction (so-called latent probability variation state). Also, by clearing the short-time fluctuation frequency area and setting the special figure high probability fluctuation frequency initial value (eg, 70) in the special figure high probability fluctuation frequency area, the special figure fluctuation display game of a predetermined number of times (eg, 70 times) is set. Execution causes the latent probability change state to end.

  Subsequently, the jackpot end setting process 2 will be described. The game control device 600 first saves a signal related to the start of high probability / short time in the external information output data area (step A3311), and saves a signal related to start of high probability / short time in the test signal output data area (step A3312). ).

  Next, the game control device 600 saves the ordinary power support flag in the ordinary figure game mode flag area (step A3313), and saves the special figure high probability / shorter time flag in the special figure game mode flag area (step A3314). After that, the probability information command (high probability / short time) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A3315), and the initial value (for example, 70 times) of the time shortening fluctuation count is saved in the time shortening fluctuation count area (step A3316). ). Further, the initial value of the special figure high probability fluctuation number is saved in the special figure high probability fluctuation number area (step A3317), and the jackpot end setting process 2 is ended.

  With the above processing, after the special game state is ended, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes a high probability state and a time-short state (so-called probability change state). Further, by setting the initial value of the short-time fluctuation number (for example, 70) in the short-time fluctuation frequency area and the special figure high-probability fluctuation frequency initial value (for example, 70) in the special-figure high probability fluctuation frequency area, The probability variation state ends when the special figure variation display game is executed.

  It should be noted that the initial value for the number of short-time fluctuations and the special figure high probability fluctuation number initial value may be set to different numbers. For example, by setting the initial value of the special figure high probability variation number to be increased by the maximum start memory number (for example, 8), it is possible to prevent the contents of the prefetch notice from being flawed. Also, the initial value of the special figure high probability variation number may be set to a value smaller than the initial value of the short time variation number.

[Distribution information]
FIG. 31 shows an example of jackpot type distribution information (distribution contents, round distribution), the first special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 1 fluctuation display game) and the second special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 2 fluctuation). It is a table shown with respect to a display game. The table includes first distribution information in which a distribution of a type of jackpot (special game) generated based on the first special figure variation display game, and a jackpot generated based on the second special figure variation display game ( It consists of second distribution information in which the distribution of the type of (special game) is set. The game control device 600 functions as a distribution information storage unit, and stores and refers to table information in a memory (for example, ROM 611b). The type of jackpot corresponds to the stop symbol number (A1804a, A1804b) at the time of jackpot. For this reason, the game control device 600 serves as a type determination unit that determines the type of jackpot by lottery based on the jackpot symbol random number (A1802a, A1802b). In FIG. 31, the distribution rate (winning rate, selection rate) based on the jackpot symbol random numbers (A1802a, A1802b) is shown in fractions.

  In the example of FIG. 31, as the type of jackpot (special game type), 2 round probability variation (2R probability variation), 5 round normal (5R normal), 10 round normal (10R normal), 5 round probability variation (5R probability variation), 16 round probability variation (16R probability variation) is set. Here, “normal” means a normal big hit when the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state (big hit gaming state) becomes a short time state (short time gaming state), and “probability” means a special gaming state (big hit gaming). The probability change jackpot at which the gaming state after the completion of (state) becomes a probability variation state (probability variation gaming state) is shown.

  In this embodiment, regarding the big hit round distribution, the second special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 2 fluctuation display game) is more than the first special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 1 fluctuation display game). Is set to be advantageous. That is, in the second special figure fluctuation display game, the distribution ratios of the two round probability variation big hit (2R probability variation) and the five round normal big hit (5R probability variation) are reduced compared to the first special figure variation display game. The distribution rates of 10 round normal big hit (10R normal) and 16 round probability variation (16R probability variation) are increasing. Note that the ratio of the normal big hit and the probability variation big hit is set to be the same in the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game.

[Production mode contents]
FIG. 32 is an example of a table summarizing the contents of the above-described effect mode. Production modes 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 corresponding to the normal gaming state, production modes 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, corresponding to the high chance zone, time reduction state (time reduction) In the effect mode 15 corresponding to the gaming state), the probability of jackpot of the special figure variation display game is low, but in the effect mode 16 corresponding to the probability variation state (probability variation gaming state) The probability is high. In the production mode 0-14 corresponding to the normal gaming state or the high chance zone, the function for shortening the fluctuation time of the special figure variation display game is not executed (no special figure short time), but the production mode 15 corresponding to the short time state or the probability variation state. , 16, the function for shortening the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game is executed (there is a special figure short time). In this embodiment, the probability variation state is also a time-short state.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 32, in accordance with the effect mode of the normal game state, the high chance zone, the short time state, and the probability variation state, the winning probability ( Probability per ordinary figure) and ordinary figure variation time are set, and as a control information of the ordinary electric accessory (opening / closing member 37c), a normal electricity release pattern (a combination of ordinary electricity opening time, number of times of opening, wait time) is set. Yes. Note that the control information of the normal variation display game in the normal gaming state may be referred to as normal control information, and the control information of the normal variation display game in the high chance zone may be referred to as specific control information.

  In the production modes 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14 corresponding to the normal gaming state, the winning probability (probability per usual figure) of the normal figure display game is set to zero, and the normal electric accessory ( The opening / closing member 37c) does not operate and does not open. In the production modes 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, and 16 corresponding to the high chance zone, the short-time state, or the probability variation state, the winning probability (probability per usual figure) of the usual figure variation display game is 240 / Set to 250, the opening time (on time, normal power opening time) of the opening / closing member 37c (ordinary electric accessory) is 1352 milliseconds (ms), the number of times of opening is 3 times, and the wait time (off time) is 1000 milliseconds. It is set to (ms), and the ordinary electric accessory (opening / closing member 37c) is opened to make it easy to win. In FIG. 32, between the high-chance zone production mode and the production mode with special drawing short-time (short-time state or probability variation state) in which ordinary power support is executed, the normal train opening pattern and The probabilities are the same, but they may be different.

  The normal map fluctuation time is shortened in the order of the normal gaming state, the high chance zone, and the special mode time reduction (short time state or probability variation state) in the order of 10000 milliseconds (ms), 2000 milliseconds (ms), and 1000, respectively. Milliseconds (ms). In the high chance zone and the special mode with short time (short time state or certain change state), the function for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal figure fluctuation display game is also executed, and an easy winning state in which the ordinary electric accessory (opening / closing member 37c) is opened. The frequency of occurrence increases.

  Although not shown in FIG. 32, in the latent probability variation state, the probability of jackpot of the special figure variation display game is high, but the variation time reduction function of the special figure variation display game is not executed. In addition, the winning probability (probability per ordinary figure) of the usual figure fluctuation display game is set to zero and no ordinary power support is executed.

[Normal game processing]
Next, the details of the usual game process (step A1109 in FIG. 7) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. FIG. 33 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the usual game process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the usual game process, the input of the ordinary figure start gate 36 is monitored, the overall process related to the usual figure fluctuation display game is controlled, the display of the ordinary figure is displayed, and the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary fluctuation winning device, second start) The opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 37c) of the winning opening 37b is controlled. The game control device 600 that executes the general game process functions as a general game execution control means, and the normal game fluctuation display is executed based on the inflow of game balls to the general game start gate 36 (general map start area). Perform game execution control.

  The game control device 600 first executes a gate switch monitoring process for monitoring the winning of a game ball to the gate switch 603 (step A6001). In the gate switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins the usual figure starting gate 36, a winning random number for determining the winning of the usual figure changing display game is extracted.

  Next, the game control device 600 executes a general power winning switch monitoring process (step A6002). In the general electric winning switch monitoring process, the count number of the second starting switch 602 provided in the second starting winning opening 37b, that is, the number of game balls won in the second starting winning opening 37b is monitored.

  Next, the game control device 600 updates the usual game processing timer by subtracting 1 when the game processing timer has not expired (step A6003). If the usual game processing timer is not zero, the time is not up. Then, it is determined whether or not the usual game process timer has expired (step A6004). That is, it is determined whether the usual game process timer is zero.

  When it is determined that the usual game process timer has timed out (the result of step A6004 is “Y”), the game control device 600 refers to the figure to be referred to for branching to the process corresponding to the usual game process number. The game sequence branch table is set in the register (step A6005).

  The game control device 600 further acquires a branch destination address of the process corresponding to the usual game process number using the usual game sequence branch table (step A6006). Then, after the process corresponding to the usual game process number is completed, the return address as the return destination is saved in the stack area (step A6007). Thereafter, a process corresponding to the usual game process number is executed (step A6008).

  When the usual game process number is “0” (the result of step A6008 is “0”), the game control device 600 executes the usual figure normal process (step A6009). The usual figure normal process monitors the start of fluctuation of the usual figure fluctuation display game, performs lottery of the result of the usual figure fluctuation display game, and sets information necessary for performing the process during the usual figure fluctuation. Note that the details of the normal daily processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the usual game process number is “1” (the result of step A6008 is “1”), the game control device 600 executes the usual figure changing process (step A6010). In the process of changing the ordinary map, information necessary for performing the process of displaying the ordinary map is set.

  When the usual game process number is “2” (the result of step A6008 is “2”), the game control device 600 executes the usual figure display process (step A6011). If the game result of the normal map display game is a win, the processing for displaying the normal map is a setting of the opening time (opening time) of the opening / closing member 37c of the second start winning port 37b according to the general power support state. Set information necessary for processing during normal maps. In addition, the processing during normal map display also sets the opening time (opening time of normal electricity) of the opening / closing member 37c of the second start winning port 37b in the high chance zone. The details of the normal map display process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the usual game process number is “3” (the result of Step A6008 is “3”), the game control device 600 executes the process during the usual figure (Step A6012). The process for hitting the base map is a process for determining whether or not the hit of the base map fluctuation display game is completed, and setting information necessary for performing the baseball remaining ball process. Note that the details of the processing during the normal drawing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the normal game process number is “4” (the result of step A6008 is “4”), the game control device 600 executes the general electric ball remaining ball process (step A6013). The baseball remaining ball process is a process for setting the time for the remaining balls in the second start winning opening 37b to be discharged or the end of the baseball figure if the win round of the base map fluctuation display game is the final round. Set information necessary for processing.

  When the usual game process number is “5” (the result of Step A6008 is “5”), the game control device 600 executes the usual figure end process (Step A6014). In the usual figure end process, information necessary for performing the usual figure usual process (step A6009) is set.

  When the process corresponding to each process number is completed, the game control device 600 prepares a table for controlling the fluctuation of the general-purpose display 53 (step A6015), and executes the symbol fluctuation control process in the general-purpose display 53. (Step A6016).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the usual game process timer has not expired (the result of step A6004 is “N”), the game control apparatus 600 executes the processes after A6015.

[Usually normal processing]
Next, the details of the usual figure usual process (step A6009) in the above-mentioned usual figure game process (FIG. 33) will be described. FIG. 34 is a flow chart showing a routine for ordinary processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the number of reserved drawings is 0 (step A6101). When the number of pending maps is 0 (the result of step A6101 is “Y”), the routine of the usual diagram shifts to the usual routine game processing of the timer interrupt processing to be executed next. Setting process 1 is executed (step A6102). Thereafter, the normal processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the case where the number of reserved drawings is not 0 (the result of Step A3302 is “N”), the game control device 600 displays the variable of the fixed map from the RWM random number storage area (for the number of reserved maps 1). A random number (ordinary random number) for determining the winning of the game is loaded (step A6103). Then, the game control device 600 acquires the above-described effect mode number, and checks and determines whether or not the effect mode with the special figure short time or the effect mode of the high chance zone is being executed based on the effect mode number (step) A6104, A6105). If the production mode number is a predetermined number 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16 as shown in FIG. 26A, there is a special drawing time reduction (time reduction state, probability variation state) production mode or high. This is a chance zone production mode.

  When the effect mode with the special figure time reduction or the effect mode of the high chance zone is being executed (the result of step A6105 is “Y”), the game control device 600 is one of the plurality of ordinary figure variation pattern tables in FIG. A general-purpose fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the effect mode being executed is acquired. The usual variation pattern table is stored in a memory (for example, ROM 611b) of the game control device 600. Based on the acquired normal map variation pattern table (referring to), the winning probability (probability per general map) of the general map variation display game is set. A6106 and / or A6107 winning determination processing is executed to perform a lottery with a winning probability (240/250 in this case) of a non-zero ordinary figure variation display game in the special mode with a short time or the high chance zone production mode To do. That is, it is determined whether or not the normal hit random number is smaller than the lower limit determination value (step A6106), and it is determined whether or not the normal hit random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step A6107). The lower limit determination value and the upper limit determination value have a ratio of the range between the lower limit determination value and the upper limit determination value to the overall range of the hit random numbers, which is the winning probability (240/250 in this case) of the normal fluctuation display game. Is set to

  When the usual hit random number is smaller than the lower limit determination value (the result of step A6106 is “Y”), or when the usual hit random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (the result of step A6107 is “Y”), The result of the normal variation display game is out of order, and the game control device 600 saves the deviation information in the hit flag area (step A6108), and sets the off-stop symbol number as the normal stop symbol (step A6109). When the hit random number of the usual figure is not less than the lower limit judgment value (the result of step A6106 is “N”) and not more than the upper limit judgment value (the result of step A6107 is “N”), the result of the usual figure fluctuation display game is The winning information is saved in the winning flag area (step A6110), and the winning stop symbol number is set as the normal symbol stopping symbol (step A6111). For example, the stop stop symbol number is set to “1”, and the hit stop symbol number is set to “2” (see FIG. 35).

  On the other hand, when the effect mode with the special figure short time or the effect mode of the high chance zone is not being executed (the result of step A6105 is “N”), the normal game being executed out of the plurality of ordinary figure variation pattern tables of FIG. A general-purpose fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the state effect mode is acquired. Based on the acquired normal map variation pattern table (referring to), the winning probability (probability per general map) of the general map variation display game is set. Here, the win probability of the normal map display game is zero. For this reason, the game control device 600 does not perform any determination processing of A6106 and A6107, saves the deviation information in the hit flag area (step A6108), and sets the deviation stop symbol number as the normal symbol stop symbol (step A6109). ). As a result, the winning probability (probability per usual figure) of the usual figure fluctuation display game is set to zero (0/250). It is to be noted that if the upper determination value is set to a negative value and the determination of A6107 is performed and the hitting random number of the common figure is larger than the upper determination value, the process proceeds to step A6108, and the winning probability ( The probability per ordinary map) can be set to zero (0/250).

  It should be noted that the processing from step A6104 to A6107 is performed when normal control information (FIG. 35 (I): probability per base figure = 0/250) to specific control information (FIG. 35 (II): probability per ordinary map = 240/250). The processing in steps A6108 and A6110 serves as a general fluctuation information setting means for setting information indicating the presence / absence of a specific result (winning) of the normal fluctuation display game.

  After the processing of A6109 or A6111, the game control device 600 clears the RWM random number storage area (for the reserved number of common charts 1) to 0 (step A6112). Then, the signal corresponding to the universal symbol stop symbol number and the signal corresponding to the universal symbol stop symbol number are saved in the test signal output data area (step A6113). Next, the game control device 600 sets a common figure variation pattern table corresponding to the effect mode (step A6114).

  FIGS. 35 (I), (II), and (III) show examples of variation patterns of the normal variation display game in the effect mode of the normal game state, the effect mode of the high chance zone, and the effect mode of the short time state or the probability change state, respectively. It is a usual figure fluctuation pattern table, and the fluctuation time of the usual figure fluctuation display game is determined corresponding to each production mode.

  Next, the game control device 600 shifts the winning random number storage area (step A6115), and clears the free area after the shift in the process of A6115 (step A6116). In addition, the number of reserved drawings is decremented by 1 and updated (step A6117).

  Next, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the power transmission support is in progress based on the effect mode number or the normal game mode flag (step A6118). When the power transmission support is in progress (the result of step A6118 is “Y”), that is, when the power saving support is in the short-time state or the probability change state, The variation time (here, 1000 milliseconds) is saved in the usual game process timer area (step A6119).

  When the power transmission support is not being performed (the result of step A6118 is “N”), the game control device 600 determines whether or not it is in the high chance zone based on the effect mode number (step A6120). If it is in the high chance zone (the result of step A6120 is “Y”), the fluctuation time (2000 milliseconds in this case) of the normal time fluctuation display game at the time of high chance zone execution is saved in the normal time game processing timer area. (Step A6121). When not in the high chance zone (the result of step A6120 is “N”), the fluctuation time (10,000 milliseconds in this case) of the usual figure change display game when there is no ordinary power support (in the normal gaming state) Save to the timer area (step A6122).

  It should be noted that the processing from step A6120 to A6121 is performed by changing the control information related to the execution control of the usual variable display game from the normal control information (variation time = 10000 milliseconds) to the specific control information when the high chance zone is executed. In addition to the control information changing means for changing to (change time = 2000 milliseconds), it also becomes the normal figure change information setting means for setting the change time of the normal figure change display game.

  Finally, after Steps A6119, A6121, and A6122, the game control device 600 shifts to the process of changing the normal figure so that the process of changing the normal figure is executed in the normal game process in the timer interrupt process to be executed next. A setting process is executed (step A6123). Thereafter, the normal processing is terminated.

[Processing during normal map display]
Next, the details of the process for displaying a general map (step A6011) in the above-described general game process (FIG. 33) will be described. FIG. 36 is a flowchart of processing for displaying a common map according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The processing for displaying the normal diagram is a processing that is not executed until the stop time of the normal symbol in the normal diagram change display game has elapsed, and the opening / closing member 37c of the second start winning opening 37b corresponding to the general power support state or the high chance zone is opened. This is a process for determining the time (opening time of ordinary trains).

  The game control device 600 first loads a hit flag from the hit flag area of the RWM (step A6201), and clears the hit flag area (step A6202). Then, based on the winning flag loaded in step A6201, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol fluctuation display game in which the normal symbol is stopped is a winning (step A6203). If the normal map change display game is not successful (the result of step A6203 is “N”), the normal power release opening time is not determined, so the normal map normal process transition setting process 1 is executed (step A6204), and the normal map is being displayed. End the process.

  When the normal figure change display game is a win (the result of step A6203 is “Y”), the game control device 600 saves the general power release time in the normal game process timer area (step A6205). Here, the open time of the electric train is set to a common 1352 milliseconds (ms) regardless of the production mode. However, referring to the table as shown in FIG. It may be set so that the open time of the electric train is different between the production mode (time reduction state or probability change state) in which is executed. The ordinary electric accessory (opening / closing member 37c) is opened according to the normal electricity release time by the below-described ordinary electricity operation transition setting process (FIG. 38). As described above, the ordinary electric accessory (opening / closing member 37c) functions as a part of the region state converting means, and is opened when the result of the usual figure change display game becomes the specific result (winning), and the second state. The inflow of game balls to the start winning opening 37b (second start winning area) is converted into an easy state.

  Next, the game control device 600 saves the start pointer value for the process control pointer area during the normal chart (step A6206), and the end pointer value (here, 6) for the upper limit area for the control pointer during the normal map. Is saved (step A6207). Then, a process for setting a transition to a normal map process is executed to execute a process for a normal map (step A6208), and the process for displaying a normal map is terminated.

[Usual processing per map]
Next, the details of the process for hitting the usual figure (step A6012) in the above-mentioned usual figure game process (FIG. 33) will be described. FIG. 37 is a flowchart of the normal hit processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. The process for the normal map is a process for updating the process control pointer (0 to 6) for the normal map indicating the status for the normal map.

  The game control device 600 first loads and prepares the middle processing control pointer per ordinary map (step A6401), and then the value of the middle processing control pointer loaded per A6401 is the upper limit value of the middle control pointer per ordinary diagram. It is determined whether or not the area hit end pointer value is exceeded (step A6402).

  When the value of the normal process control pointer per normal figure is less than the hit end pointer value (the result of step A6402 is “N”), the game control device 600 updates the value of the normal process control pointer per normal figure (+1). (Step A6403), a normal operation transition setting process for executing the control of the normal electric solenoid corresponding to the value of the normal process control pointer is performed (Step A6404), and the normal map process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the process control pointer during the normal hit is equal to or greater than the hit end pointer value (the result of step A6402 is “Y”), the game control device 600 does not execute A6403 but shifts to the normal operation mode. A setting process is executed (step A6404), and the normal hit process is terminated.

[Normal electric operation transition setting process]
Next, the details of the normal power operation transition setting process (step A6404) in the above-mentioned normal map hitting process (FIG. 37) will be described. FIG. 38 is a flowchart of the normal power operation transition setting process according to the first embodiment of this invention. The normal power operation transition setting process executes a process corresponding to the value of the normal process control pointer.

  The game control device 600 first performs a branch process (step A6501) according to the value of the mid-process control pointer.

  In A6501, when the value of the normal process control pointer per normal figure is 0, 2, or 4, the game control device 600 sets a wait time (off time) corresponding to the control pointer and enters the normal game process timer area. Save (step A6502). Then, in order to control the general electric solenoid 27 so as to close the open / close member 37c, the off data is saved in the general electric solenoid output data area (step A6503), and the general electric operation transition setting process is ended. Since the process number is not updated and remains 3, the normal process is executed when the wait time elapses, and the normal process control pointer is updated (+1) in A6403. Here, the wait time is a time for closing the opening / closing member 37c of the second start winning opening 37b, is set to a common 1000 milliseconds (ms) regardless of the effect mode, and does not depend on the control pointer. However, with reference to the table as shown in FIG. 32, the wait time is set to be different between the production mode in the high chance zone and the production mode (time reduction state or probability change state) in which the ordinary power support is executed. May be.

  In A6501, when the value of the middle processing control pointer per normal figure is 1, 3, and 5, the game control device 600 sets the normal power release time corresponding to the control pointer (for example, 1352 milliseconds set in step A6205). Is set and saved in the normal game processing timer area (step A6504). Then, in order to control the general electric solenoid 27 so that the opening / closing member 37c of the second start winning opening 37b is opened, the ON data is saved in the general electric solenoid output data area (step A6505), and the normal electric operation shift is performed. The setting process ends. Since the process number is not updated and remains 3, the normal process is executed when the normal power release time elapses, and the normal process control pointer is updated (+1) in A6403. Here, the public power open time is set to a common 1352 milliseconds (ms) regardless of the production mode, and does not depend on the control pointer.

  In A6501, when the value of the process control pointer during the normal figure is 6, the game control device 600 sets the process number to 4 in order to end the hit state and execute the baseball remaining ball process (step A6506). ), The process number set in A6506 is saved in the usual game process number area (step A6507). Then, when the open / close member 37c is in the closed state, even if the winning to the second start winning opening 37b is detected, the ordinary power remaining ball processing time (for example, 600 milliseconds) indicating the time not counted as the number of unauthorized power winnings Is set, and the ordinary power remaining ball processing time is saved in the normal game processing timer area (step A6508). Next, in order to control the general electric solenoid 27 so as to close the open / close member 37c, the off data is saved in the general electric solenoid output data area (step A6509), and the general electric operation transition setting process ends. As described above, the opening / closing member 37c (ordinary electric accessory) of the second start winning prize opening 37b is opened three times with a wait time as shown in the table of FIG.

  The above is description of the process performed with the game control apparatus 600 (main board | substrate). Next, the effect control executed based on the command received from the game control device 600 will be described. The effect control is executed by the effect control device 700 (sub board).

[1st CPU main processing (production control device)]
Next, details of the 1st CPU main process executed by the effect control device 700 will be described. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a 1st CPU main process executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 710 of the effect control device 700 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. This process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is powered on.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 prohibits interruption (step B1001). Next, the RAM 711 as a work area is cleared to 0 (step B1002). Next, CPU initialization processing is executed (step B1003). Next, initial values necessary for executing various processes are set in the RAM 711 (step B1004), and a random number initialization process is executed (step B1005).

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 activates various interrupt timers for generating an interrupt at a predetermined timing (for example, 1 millisecond) (step B1006). Then, interrupt is permitted (step B1007). Command reception interrupt processing is executed at the timing of interrupt generation.

  Here, the main control microcomputer 710 clears WDT (watchdog timer) (step B1008). The WDT is activated by the above-described CPU initialization process (step B1003) and monitors whether the CPU is operating normally. If the WDT is not cleared after a certain period, the WDT times out and the CPU is reset.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes an effect button input process of detecting an operation signal of the effect button 17 by the player and performing a process according to the detected signal (step B1009). Next, a game control command analysis process for analyzing the game control command received from the game control device 600 is executed (step B1010).

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a test mode process (step B1011). In the test mode process, an inspection command is received at the time of inspection at the time of shipment from the factory, and LED lighting or the like is inspected. Therefore, the test mode process is executed when the CPU is inspected at the time of factory shipment.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a 1st scene control process for controlling a scene (display content) to be displayed on the display device 35 based on the control command analyzed in the game control command analysis process (step B1010) ( Step B1012).

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a gaming machine error monitoring process for monitoring the occurrence of an abnormality in the gaming machine 1 (step B1013). In addition to the abnormality related to the effect control device 700, when an error designation command for instructing error notification is received from the game control device 600, predetermined processing such as error display on the display device 35 or notification of warning sound is executed. To do. Further, the effect control device 700 executes effect command editing processing for editing the effect command transmitted to the video control microcomputer 720 (step B1014).

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes sound control processing for controlling sound output from the speaker 10 (step B1015). Next, decoration control processing for controlling decoration devices such as LEDs (board decoration device 760, frame decoration device 21) is executed (step B1016), and further, an electric accessory driven by a motor and a solenoid, movable illumination, etc. A motor / SOL control process for controlling the effect devices (board effect device 770, frame effect device 22) is executed (step B1017).

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a random number update process for updating the random number (step B1018), and returns to the process of step B1008. Thereafter, the processing from step B1008 to step B1018 is repeated.

[1st scene control processing]
Next, details of the 1st scene control process in the 1st main process described above will be described. FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the 1st scene control process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in the testing mode (step B1301). In the case of the in-test mode (the result of step B1301 is “Y”), it is not necessary to actually perform the production control, and thus this processing is terminated.

  When the gaming machine 1 is not in the testing mode (the result of Step B1301 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the scene change command transmitted from the gaming control device 600 has been received. (Step B1302). If the scene change command has not been received (the result of step B1302 is “N”), the processing after step B1307 is executed.

  When the scene change command is received (the result of step B1302 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 acquires the updated (current) gaming state (step B1303) and receives a valid command. It is determined whether or not (step B1304). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the change destination scene matches the current gaming state. If a valid command has not been received (the result of step B1304 is “N”), the processing after step B1307 is executed.

  When a valid command is received (the result of step B1304 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 saves the received command in a predetermined area of the memory (RAM) (step B1305), and an effect request flag Is set (step B1306). The effect request flag is a flag indicating that it is time to change the scene, and a process according to whether or not the effect request flag is set is executed in the changing process (step B1311) described later.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 executes processing corresponding to the received command identifier (step B1307).

  If the received command is a “power-on command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a power-on process (step B1308). In the power-on process, the screen displayed when the gaming machine 1 is powered on is controlled.

  If the received command is a “power failure recovery command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a power failure recovery process (step B1309). In the power failure recovery process, the screen displayed when the gaming machine 1 recovers from the power failure is controlled. It should be noted that no special process is executed when the customer waiting process is executed before the power failure.

  If the received command is a “customer waiting demo command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a customer waiting process (step B1310). In the customer waiting process, the screen displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed since the last execution of the variable display game is controlled.

  If the received command is a “fluctuation pattern command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a changing process (step B1311). In the changing process, information necessary for displaying a scene corresponding to the set change pattern is acquired, and effect control corresponding to the set change pattern is performed.

  When the received command is a “symbol stop command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a symbol stop process (step B1312). In the symbol stop process, the symbol variation display is stopped at the specified symbol.

  If the received command is a “fanfare command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a fanfare process (step B1313). In the fanfare process, a fanfare sound corresponding to the generated jackpot is output from the speaker 10.

  If the received command is a “large-open / open n-th command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a process during a round (step B1314). In the round process, effect control during each round in the special gaming state is performed.

  If the received command is an “interval command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes an interval process (step B1315). In the interval process, effect control between each round in the special gaming state is performed.

  If the received command is an “ending command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes an ending process (step B1316). In the ending process, effect control is performed when the special gaming state is finished.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes symbol command reception processing (step B1317). The symbol command includes information for designating a stop symbol.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a hold number command reception process (step B1318). The hold number command is a command for notifying the updated hold number. In the hold number command reception process, the hold display and the like are updated based on the received hold number.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a prefetch command reception process (step B1319). The prefetch command reception process is a process for setting a prefetch effect mode based on the content of the received prefetch command. Details of the prefetch command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a probability information command reception process (step B1320), and ends this process. The probability information command reception process is a process for setting a gaming state such as an internal probability based on the received probability information command. The probability information command includes, for example, a high accuracy / short time command, a low accuracy / short time command, a low accuracy / no support command, and the like. When the probability information command reception process ends, the 1st scene control process ends, and the process returns to the 1st main process.

[Read-ahead command reception processing]
Next, details of the prefetch command reception process (step B1319) in the first scene control process (FIG. 40) described above will be described. FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating a prefetch command reception process procedure according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  From step B1801 to the subsequent step B1815, the main control microcomputer 710 executes processing corresponding to the game flow of FIG. In FIG. 42, the challenge game, the extreme chance mode, and the chance mode are not executed during the high chance zone. However, since these are the games and modes in the production, they are executed concurrently with the high chance zone. You can also

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not a prefetch command has been received (step B1801). If the prefetch command has not been received (the result of step B1801 is “N”), the process proceeds to step B1803.

  When the main control microcomputer 710 receives a prefetch command (also referred to as a prior determination command) (the result of step B1801 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 saves the prefetch information in the corresponding start storage area. (Step B1802).

  In step B1802, the main control microcomputer 710 receives a prefetch symbol command (preliminary effect symbol command) and a prefetch variation pattern command (preliminary effect command) as a prefetch command (preliminary determination command), and displays the contents of the received prefetch command. Save as start memory (hold) in the corresponding start memory area (part of RAM 711) as pre-read information. The main control microcomputer 710 obtains the symbol information of the start-up memory from the prefetch symbol command as the prefetch information, and the variation pattern information (variation pattern number, variation time, reach system of FIGS. 20B and 20C) from the prefetch variation pattern command. Information). Thereby, the main control microcomputer 710 can determine from the symbol information whether the result of the variable display game corresponding to the start-up memory is out of place or a big hit, and further, the pre-read information (the information of the determination result of the out / big hit) Production information related to the pre-reading effect can be set in the start storage area. Here, the pre-reading effect is an effect based on pre-reading information, and includes a pre-reading notice effect (holding pre-reading notice (holding change notice), continuous notice effect (notice effect spanning a plurality of variable display games due to characters, background changes, etc.). ) And other effects. The reach system information is information indicating reach systems such as no reach, normal reach, SP1 reach, and SP2 reach. Thus, the production control device 700 can function as a start storage means (holding storage means), a prior determination means, and a prior notice production means (preliminary notification means).

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether an after-mentioned extreme chance mode flag F2 or a chance mode flag F3 is already set to ON (step B1803). If the extreme chance mode flag F2 or the chance mode flag F3 is already set to ON (the result of Step B1803 is “Y”), the current process is terminated. Thereby, when the extreme chance mode or the chance mode is already executed, the effect control device 700 does not execute the challenge game even if the variation pattern 40 (mode entry dedicated variation pattern) is received. When the extreme chance mode flag F2 and the chance mode flag F3 are set to OFF (the result of Step B1803 is “N”), the process of Step B1804 is executed.

  In step B1804, the main control microcomputer 710 functions as a first mode control unit and enters a challenge game entry condition (a first execution condition) that is a condition for entering a challenge game (first effect mode). Call) is established. As shown in the table of FIG. 43, the challenge game entry condition is that at least a part of the fluctuation waiting holds 1 to 8 corresponds to a specific fluctuation pattern (for example, fluctuation patterns 2, 41, 40), that is, a specific fluctuation. It has the memory of the variable display game used as a pattern. Note that the numbers of the waiting-for-change suspensions 1 to 8 are shifted (decreased) by 1 by the suspension of the suspension, that is, the execution of the variation display game related to the suspension. In the challenge game (first effect mode), effect patterns 1 to 9 (collectively referred to as a first predetermined effect) are executed as effects for entering a later-described extreme chance mode or a normal chance mode. The challenge game, the extreme chance mode, and the normal chance mode are managed by the effect control device 700, unlike the aforementioned effect mode managed by the game control device 600. The extreme chance mode and the normal chance mode may be collectively referred to as a second effect mode.

  In the table of FIG. 43, a challenge game entry condition for entering the challenge game of each effect pattern (any one of effect patterns 1 to 9) is defined. That is, the challenge game entry conditions 1 to 9 are defined corresponding to the effect patterns 1 to 9 of the challenge game. In the table, [2] [3] [4] [40] [41] indicate variation patterns 2, 3, 4, 40, and 41, respectively, and “ANY” indicates an arbitrary variation pattern. In order to satisfy the challenge game entry condition (first execution condition), it is indispensable that the change pattern 40 is generated. Therefore, the change pattern 40 is called a mode entry dedicated change pattern.

  For example, if the variation pattern related to the hold 1 is the change pattern 41, the change pattern related to the hold 2 is other than the change patterns 3 and 4, and the change pattern related to the hold 3 is the change pattern 40, the challenge of the effect pattern 2 The challenge game entry condition 2 for entering the game is satisfied. For example, if the fluctuation pattern related to the hold 1 is the change pattern 41, the change pattern related to the hold 2 is the change pattern 3, and the change pattern related to the hold 3 is the change pattern 40, the challenge pattern game 6 is entered. Satisfying challenge game entry condition 6 to be satisfied. As shown in FIG. 20B (II), the loss variation pattern set when the hold 1 occurs does not have the change pattern 41. Therefore, in FIG. 43, the change pattern related to the hold 1 becomes the change pattern 41 in FIG. 20B (III). As shown in (IV), any one of the third to eighth holdings (change waiting holdings 3 to 8) in which the fluctuation pattern 41 is set needs to be shifted to the holding 1 by holding digestion. Also, as shown in FIG. 20B (II), since the variation pattern 40 cannot be set for the variation waiting hold 2 when the hold occurs, only two challenge game entry conditions 1 for entering the challenge game of the production pattern 1 are provided. In a state in which the hold is made (“ANY” in hold 1 and [2] or [41] in hold 2), a hold (starting memory) corresponding to the variation pattern 40 is generated as hold 3, and then “1” of hold 1 When [2] or [41] of the hold 2 is shifted to the hold 1 with the digestion of “ANY”, the challenge game entry condition 1 is satisfied. Further, the challenge game entry conditions 2 to 8 may be satisfied even when at least a part of the change waiting hold 1 to 8 corresponds to a specific change pattern in the table of FIG. 43 as a result of the hold being shifted.

  When the challenge game entry condition is not satisfied (the result of Step B1804 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 displays the hold (start) in the hold pre-reading notice effect form 1 (normal notice form) in FIG. A pre-reading advance notice for changing the mode of (memory display) is set (step B1805). When the challenge game entry condition is satisfied (the result of step B1804 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 sets on the challenge game flag F1 indicating entry into the challenge game (step B1806), and further Then, an effect pattern (any one of effect patterns 1 to 9) corresponding to the established challenge game entry condition among the challenge game entry conditions 1 to 9 is selected, and the effect pattern number is stored (step B1807).

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 functions as a second mode control unit, and determines whether or not a mode entry condition for entering the extreme chance mode or the normal chance mode is satisfied (step B1808). Here, the mode entry condition is that a predetermined number NA of suspension is added within a specific period after entering the challenge game, that is, a predetermined number NA of game balls are started in the start winning area (that is, the first start) Winning a prize opening 37a and / or second start winning opening 37b). For example, the specific period includes at least a period from the entry of the challenge game to the end of the variable display game related to the hold 1 when the challenge game is entered. The added number NA of additional hold is set according to the effect pattern or the challenge game entry condition in the table of FIG. In order to establish this mode entry condition, the player does not stop launching the game ball via the ball launching device even if the hold is accumulated, and the operating rate of the gaming machine is improved. The variation display game related to the hold 1 at the time of entering the challenge game is the change pattern 2 or 41 and the change time is longer than the change without reach, so it becomes easy to add hold (start-up memory) within a specific period. .

  When the mode entry condition is not satisfied (the result of Step B1808 is “N”), a hold prefetch notice (hold change notice) is set to change the hold display form in the hold prefetch notice effect form 1 (normal notice form). (Step B1805). On the other hand, when the mode entry condition is satisfied (the result of step B1808 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 clears (turns off) the challenge game flag F1 (step B1809), and ends the challenge game. Thereafter, with respect to the additional hold (predetermined number NA) added within a specific period after entering the challenge game, the hold pre-reading notice (holding) is changed in the hold pre-reading notice effect form 2 in FIG. 45 (B). Change notice is set (step B1810).

  As shown in FIGS. 45A and 45B, in the hold pre-reading notice effect mode 2, the change of the hold is more likely to occur than in the hold pre-reading notice effect mode 1, and the expectation when changing to a specific color is high. Therefore, in the second production mode (that is, the extreme chance mode or the normal chance mode) that rushes, in the case of a challenge game or other mode for an additional hold (predetermined number NA) added within a specific period In addition, the frequency or execution probability (executability) of occurrence of the hold pre-reading notice (holding change notice) and the expectation of jackpot when changing to a specific color are increasing. For example, in the hold prefetch notice effect mode 1, a hold prefetch notice (prefetch notice 1, 2, 3) is generated with an expected reach equal to or higher than SP1 reach, and the color changes to a specific color (red) (prefetch notice 2). Is a reach or mode entry-only variation pattern with an expected degree of SP2 or higher, while in the reserved prefetching notice effect mode 2, a reserved prefetching notice is generated with a reach of an expected degree of N reach or more, and a specific color ( In the case of changing to (red) (pre-reading notice 2), it is possible to achieve a reach with an expectation level equal to or higher than SP2 reach. In addition, it is determined by lottery whether the pre-reading notice for the SP1 reach and the prefetching notice for the SP2 reach are the prefetch notice 1, the prefetch notice 2, and the prefetch notice 3 when the big hit is made. . A pre-reading notice effect (that is, a prior notice effect) in which sound is generated or an electric accessory is operated may be executed together with the pre-reading notice (holding change notice).

  After step B1810, main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the extreme chance mode entry condition (condition 1) for entering the extreme chance mode (first chance mode) as the second presentation mode is satisfied. (Step B1811). As shown in FIG. 44, the extreme chance mode entry condition (Condition 1) is different from <a> that there is a memory that becomes a big hit for additional hold, and <b> any additional hold. Winning a lottery with a variation pattern of 4 and winning a lottery with a probability of 1/2; <c> Carrying out a draw with a fluctuation pattern of 3 for two additional holds and winning a lottery with a probability of 1/3 One of the things to do is true. From this extreme chance mode entry condition (condition 1), it can be said that the extreme chance mode is a mode in which the probability of a probable big hit is higher than the normal chance mode. As described above, the main control microcomputer 710 adds the additional suspension (start) stored within a specific period based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning area (the first start winning opening 37a and / or the second start winning opening 37b). Memory) is a specific memory determination means for determining whether or not there is a start memory for which the variable display game has a specific result (for example, big hit or miss), and it is determined that there is a start memory for the variable display game to have a specific result In this case, it becomes a mode selection means for selecting a specific production mode (here, the extreme chance mode) among the plurality of second production modes (the extreme chance mode and the normal chance mode).

  When the extreme chance mode entry condition is satisfied (the result of step B1811 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 sets the extreme chance mode flag F2 indicating the entry into the extreme chance mode to ON (step B1812). ) For each additional hold, extreme chance mode information is set (step B1813). When the extreme chance mode entry condition is not satisfied (the result of step B1811 is “N”), the chance mode flag F3 indicating that the normal chance mode other than the extreme chance mode has been entered is set to ON (step B1814). ) Chance mode information is set for each additional hold (step B1815).

  Here, in the chance mode entry condition (condition 2) for entering the normal chance mode (second chance mode) as the second production mode, the extreme chance mode entry condition is not satisfied. . However, if the chance mode entry condition (condition 2) is set to another condition and the extreme chance mode entry condition is not satisfied (the result of step B1811 is “N”), the chance mode entry condition (condition 2) is satisfied. If the chance mode entry condition (condition 2) is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step B1805, and the chance mode is not executed. If the chance mode entry condition (condition 2) is satisfied, the process proceeds to step B1815. You may prepare for the chance mode.

  In the above description, when the effect control device 700 determines that it is in the high chance zone based on the effect mode command 1-7, the challenge game flag F1, the extreme chance mode flag F2, and the chance mode flag F3. May be kept off and the challenge game, the extreme chance mode, and the chance mode may not be executed.

[Fluctuation processing]
Next, details of the changing process (step B1311) in the first scene control process (FIG. 40) described above will be described. FIG. 46 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the changing process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the effect request flag of B1306 is set (step B2001). When the effect request flag is set (the result of step B2001 is “Y”), various information is set.

  Specifically, the main control microcomputer 710 first clears the information of the effect button 17 (PB, push button) (B2002). The information on the effect button is input information input by the effect button 17 via the effect button SW751.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 sets a movable body request (step B2003). That is, the operation mode of the movable illumination 9 and the electric accessory (movable accessory) is set according to the contents of the production.

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 executes variation pattern information setting processing (step B2004). In the variation pattern information setting process, you can set the variation pattern of the variation display of the decoration special figure variation display game, the stop pattern of the variation display game of the decoration special illustration, or set the effects such as the variation time and the notice effect based on the variation pattern command To do.

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 performs a variation number management process for managing the number of executions of the special figure variation display game (the number of variations, the number of games) (step B2005). Subsequently, when it is determined that the player enters the high chance zone or is in the high chance zone based on the content of the received effect mode command 1-7, the number of executions of the special figure variable display game (the number of fluctuations) is determined. The high chance zone effect related to the high chance zone is set (step B2006).

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes random number seed initialization processing (step B2007). The random number seed initialization process is a process for initializing a random number seed used for determining the contents of the production.

  Furthermore, the main control microcomputer 710 sets a scene sequence table corresponding to the variation pattern in accordance with the information set in the variation pattern information setting process (step B2008). Thereafter, a variable time setting process for setting the variable time is executed (step B2009). Finally, the effect request flag is cleared (step B2010), and the changing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the production request flag is not set (the result of step B2001 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the scene update timer has become 0 (step B2011). When the scene update timer reaches 0 (the result of step B2011 is “Y”), that is, in the case of the scene switching timing, the next scene data set in the scene sequence table is set (step B2012).

[Variation pattern information setting process]
Next, details of the variation pattern information setting process (step B2004) in the above-described variation process (FIG. 46) will be described. FIG. 47 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the variation pattern information setting process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 obtains stop symbol information of the special figure variation display game (step B2501), and saves hold information that is information related to hold in a predetermined area of the memory (RAM 711) (step B2502). Further, the game state is acquired (step B2503), and the stop symbol is determined (step B2504). The gaming state is known from, for example, a gaming control command (Step B1010), a probability information command (Step B1320), and the like. Then, the effect information stored in the start storage area (a part of the RAM 711) of the start memory corresponding to the current variation (holding digested during execution of the current special figure variation display game) is acquired (step B2505). . The production information includes information such as chance mode information, extreme chance mode information, and reach production.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the challenge game flag F1 is set to ON (step B2506). When the challenge game flag F1 is off (the result of step B2506 is “N”), the process proceeds to step B2508. When the challenge game flag F1 is set to ON (the result of step B2506 is “Y”), based on the effect pattern selected in step B1807 from the effect patterns 1 to 9, the variation pattern and effect of the change Is set (step B2507), and the process proceeds to step B2508.

  In step B2508, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the extreme chance mode flag F2 is set to ON. When the extreme chance mode flag F2 is OFF (the result of Step B2508 is “N”), the process proceeds to Step B2516. When the extreme chance mode flag F2 is set on (the result of step B2508 is “Y”), when the extreme chance mode flag F2 is turned on, the variable display device 35 is notified that the extreme chance mode is entered. Settings for notification (display) are performed (step B2509). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is a hold (startup memory) in which the extreme chance mode information is set (step B2510). When there is a hold (start-up memory) in which the extreme chance mode information is set (the result of step B2510 is “Y”), the fluctuation pattern and effect corresponding to the extreme chance mode are set for the fluctuation (step B2511). The process proceeds to step B2516. Thus, the extreme chance mode is continued until the end of the variable display game related to the last hold in which the extreme chance mode information is set, and the extreme chance mode is continued. As shown in FIG. 44, the extreme chance mode may be terminated using the extreme chance mode termination condition that there is a retention that is a probable big hit in the retention for which the extreme chance mode information is set.

  When there is no hold (startup memory) in which the extreme chance mode information is set (the result of step B2510 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not to extend the extreme chance mode (step B2512). ). For example, as shown in FIG. 44, the extreme chance mode may be extended on the condition that a storage that becomes a probable big hit occurs in the storage stored after the additional storage. When the extreme chance mode is not extended (the result of step B2512 is “N”), the extreme chance mode flag F2 is cleared (off) (step B2515), the extreme chance mode is terminated, and the process proceeds to step B2516. .

  When the extreme chance mode is extended (the result of step B2512 is “Y”), the extension period for extending the extreme chance mode is first set by the number of variable display games NB (for example, 10 times). The number of remaining games NB is decreased by 1 every time the game is executed (holding digestion), and the extreme chance mode is extended until NB = 0. Therefore, when extending the extreme chance mode (the result of step B2512 is “Y”), it is determined whether or not NB = 0 (step B2513). When NB = 0 is not satisfied (the result of step B2513 is “ N "), the remaining game NB is decreased by 1 (NB = NB-1) (step B2514). When NB = 0 (end of extension: the result of step B2513 is “Y”), the extreme chance mode flag F2 is cleared (turned off) (step B2515), the extreme chance mode is terminated, and step B2516 Proceed to processing. In addition, even after the end of the extension when NB = 0, when the lottery is performed and the winning is made, the process proceeds to step B2511 and the extreme chance mode may be continued without clearing the extreme chance mode flag F2.

  In step B2516, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the chance mode flag F3 is set to ON. When the chance mode flag F3 is OFF (the result of Step B2516 is “N”), the process proceeds to Step B2524. When the chance mode flag F3 is set to ON (the result of Step B2516 is “Y”), when the chance mode flag F3 is turned ON, the change display device 35 is notified that the normal chance mode has been entered. (Display) is set (step B2517). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is a hold (startup memory) in which the chance mode information is set (step B2518). If there is a hold (start-up memory) in which the chance mode information is set (the result of step B2518 is “Y”), the fluctuation pattern and effect corresponding to the chance mode are set for the fluctuation (step B2519), and step The process proceeds to B2524. Thus, until the end of the variable display game related to the last hold in which the chance mode information is set, the chance mode period is entered and the normal chance mode other than the extreme chance mode is continued. It should be noted that the chance mode may be ended by setting the chance mode end condition as a chance mode end condition that the chance mode information is set to be a big hit.

  When there is no hold (start-up memory) in which the chance mode information is set (the result of Step B2518 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not to extend the chance mode (Step B2520). For example, the chance mode may be extended on the condition that a big hit occurs in the hold stored after the additional hold. When the chance mode is not extended (the result of step B2520 is “N”), the chance mode flag F3 is cleared (off) (step B2523), the chance mode is terminated, and the process proceeds to step B2524.

  When the chance mode is extended (the result of step B2520 is “Y”), the extension period for extending the chance mode is first set by the number NB (for example, 10 times) of the variable display game, and the variable display game is executed. Every time (holding digestion), the remaining number of games NB is decreased by 1, and the chance mode is extended until NB = 0. Therefore, when the chance mode is extended (the result of step B2520 is “Y”), it is determined whether NB = 0 (step B2521), and when NB = 0 is not satisfied (the result of step B2521 is “N ]), The remaining game NB is decreased by 1 (NB = NB-1) (step B2522). When NB = 0 (end extension: result of step B2521 is “Y”), the chance mode flag F3 is cleared (off) (step B2523), the chance mode is ended, and the process of step B2524 is performed. move on. In addition, even after the end of the extension when NB = 0, when the lottery is performed and the winning is made, the process may proceed to step B2519 to continue the chance mode without clearing the chance mode flag F3.

  In Step B2524, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not all of the flags F1, F2, and F3 are cleared (off). When all of the flags F1, F2, and F3 are cleared (the result of step B2524 is “Y”), based on the gaming state and effect information, the variation pattern and effect of the change are set as usual, and the maximum chance Settings corresponding to the normal game other than the mode, the chance mode, and the challenge game are made (step B2525). If any of the flags F1, F2, and F3 is set to ON (the result of Step B2524 is “N”), the current process is terminated.

[2nd main processing (production control device)]
Next, details of the other main process executed by the effect control device 700 will be described. FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing a procedure of main processing (2nd main processing) executed by the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 720 of the effect control device 700 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The 2nd CPU main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is powered on.

  The video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 720 first executes a CPU initialization process (step B3001). Then, the RAM 721 as a work area is cleared to 0 (step B3002), and initial values necessary for executing various processes are set in the RAM 721 (step B3003). Then, a VDP initialization process for initializing a graphic processor that performs image processing is executed (step B3004). Next, various interrupts such as a V blank interrupt are permitted (step B3005).

  Furthermore, the video control microcomputer 720 executes initialization processing of various control processes (step B3006). In the initialization process of various control processes, initialization of variables used in each control process to be described later is performed. For example, the background of the video displayed on the variable display device 35 is initialized, or the arrangement of symbols is initialized. Then, screen drawing of the variable display device 35 is permitted (step B3007).

  Next, the video control microcomputer 720 performs processing (step B3008) for clearing the system cycle waiting flag set in the V blank interrupt processing for controlling the drawing of the VDP 730. If the system cycle wait flag is not “1” (the result of step B3009 is “N”), the process of step B3009 is repeated until the system cycle wait flag is set in the V blank interrupt process. On the other hand, if the system cycle wait flag is “1” (the result of step B3009 is “Y”), a process for clearing the watchdog timer (WDT) (step B3010) is performed, and the normal game process (step B3011) is performed. And return to Step B3008.

[Normal game processing]
Next, the details of the normal game process (step B3011) in the 2nd main process (FIG. 48) described above will be described. FIG. 49 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the base game process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the video control microcomputer 720 performs a process of checking a command received from the game control device 600 (step B3101). In the received command check process, the effect command (step B1014) received from the main control microcomputer 710 is identified and classified according to the process to be executed thereafter.

  Next, the video control microcomputer 720 executes background processing for performing background display according to the gaming state and the reach scene on the variable display device 35 (step B3102). Subsequently, a reel control / display process for performing display control related to variable display in the variable display device 35 is executed (step B3103). Furthermore, based on the hold pre-reading notice (holding pre-reading notice effect mode 1 or 2) set in the pre-read command receiving process (FIG. 41) described above, a part of the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 holds a hold for each hold. A hold display process for displaying (starting storage display) is executed (step B3104).

  In the present embodiment, the hold display process is performed by arranging the hold display in the order in which the hold (start-up storage) occurs in the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35. However, a plurality of LED lamps arranged in a row are held. It is also possible to perform a hold display by turning it on according to. Thus, the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 and the plurality of LED lamps arranged in a line constitute start-up memory notification means (hold notification means). In addition, a part of the display unit 35a (holding display area) corresponding to each hold display, or each LED lamp becomes a start memory notifying unit (hold notifying unit) 135 capable of notifying each start memory (hold).

  Next, the video control microcomputer 720 executes a customer waiting demo process for setting a customer waiting demo screen in the variable display device 35 after a predetermined time has elapsed after receiving the customer waiting demo command (step B3105). Subsequently, the video control microcomputer 720 executes 2nd scene control / display processing for determining the contents to be displayed on the variable display device 35 (step B3106). The video control microcomputer 720 interprets the effect command (step B1014) and determines the content to be displayed. Next, the data stored in the image ROM 704 is transferred to the RAM, and the display system process to be actually displayed on the variable display device 35 is executed (step B3107), and the normal game process is terminated.

[Example of high chance zone production]
FIGS. 50A to 50F show time-series examples (in chronological order) of high-chance zone effects produced by the effect control device 700 using the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 in the first embodiment. ). The high chance zone effect is an effect performed by the effect control device 700 in relation to the high chance zone set by the game control device 600.

  In FIG. 50A, the 150th special figure variation display game is executed after the special gaming state is finished. In FIG. 50B, a stoppage symbol for the 150th special figure variation display game is displayed. In FIG. 50C, the 151st special figure fluctuation display game is executed, and a high chance zone effect (step B2006) set based on the effect mode command 1 is started. Here, as a high chance zone effect, the character display “high chance zone entry” indicating that the next special figure fluctuation display game will enter the high chance zone, and the shooting operation information display “right” to prompt the player to strike right “Please hit”, “Right-handed →”, the display of the remaining number of changes in the high chance zone (remaining number of revolutions of the special figure change display game) “remaining 10 times” and the like are executed on the display unit 35a.

  Thereafter, in FIG. 50 (D), when the 151st special figure variation display game after the end of the special gaming state is started, a high chance zone is entered. As a high chance zone effect (set in step B2006), a plurality of character display “high chance zone” indicating a high chance zone is displayed in a band shape, and a shooting operation information display “ “Right-hand →”, display of the remaining number of changes in the high chance zone (remaining number of rotations of the special figure change display game) “remaining 9 times”, and the like are executed. The indications “High chance zone entry” and “Right-handed” disappear. The characters “high chance zone” as the high chance zone display 133 are displayed so as to move left or right in the band-like area.

  In FIG. 50 (E), the remaining number of fluctuations in the high chance zone is zero, and “0 remaining” is displayed. Next, in FIG. 50 (F), the 160th special figure variation display game after the end of the special gaming state is finished, the high chance zone is finished, and a transition to the normal gaming state is made. Here, the firing operation information display “Please make a left strike”, “← Left strike”, etc., that prompts the player to make a left strike is executed. It should be noted that in response to the timing at which the next (161th) special figure variation display game is executed, a firing operation information display that prompts the player to make a left strike may be executed.

[Challenge game production example 1]
51 (A)-(H) show an effect example (effect pattern 1) of a challenge game executed by the effect control device 700 using the variable display device 35 in the first embodiment.

  In FIG. 51 (A), during execution of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game (variation display), a hold that holds the memory of the normal reach fluctuation (fluctuation pattern 2) or the hold securing fluctuation pattern (fluctuation pattern 41) occurs and is suspended. Is displayed. A part of the display part 35a of the variable display device 35 becomes a hold display area corresponding to each hold display, and functions as a start memory notifying part (hold notifying part) 135 capable of notifying each start memory (hold). In FIG. 51 (B), a hold for holding the memory of the mode entry dedicated variation pattern (variation pattern 40) is generated and displayed on hold. Note that the color corresponding to the hold corresponding to the mode entry dedicated variation pattern is changed by the hold prefetch notice (FIG. 45A), but the color may not be changed. Further, the shape of the hold display may be changed instead of the color.

  Thereafter, the hold is digested as shown in FIGS. 51C and 51D, and in FIG. 51E, the challenge game entry condition 1 is established among the challenge game entry conditions (first execution conditions) (in step B1804). The result is “Y”), and the player enters the challenge game (first effect mode) of effect pattern 1. It should be noted that here, the hold display that is to be digested disappears at the end of the hold variable display game. In FIGS. 51E to 51G, an effect is performed in effect pattern 1. Then, a display prompting to accumulate (generate) additional hold (additional start memory) so that the mode entry condition (step B1808) is satisfied (for example, “reserve memory!”) And mode entry is performed. A remaining number to be added necessary for satisfying the condition (step B1808) (a predetermined number NA (2 in this case at the time of entering the challenge game)) is displayed (for example, “1 more until chance mode”). Further, the additional hold display is not in the normal hold display position at the bottom of the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35, but in the center of the display unit 35a together with the start-up storage notification unit (hold notification unit) 135 that performs the hold display. Enlarged display. On the other hand, the variable display is displayed small in the upper right of the display unit 35a.

  As shown in FIG. 51 (G), a predetermined number NA (here, 2) additional suspension occurs within a specific period after entering the challenge game, and the mode entry condition is achieved (the result of step B1808 is “Y”). In FIG. 51H, the chance mode flag F3 is turned on to enter the chance mode (step B1814) (the extreme chance mode entry condition is not satisfied). For example, the specific period is a period until a normal reach variation (variation pattern 2) or a variation pattern for securing reservation (variation pattern 41) which is a variation display game related to the suspension 1 at the time of entering the challenge game.

  When entering the chance mode, a display indicating that the mode entry condition has been achieved (here, “achievement!”) And a display indicating entering the chance mode (here, “chance mode entry!”) Is done. At this time, the additional hold display is returned to the normal hold display position and displayed in the normal size. When the mode entry condition is achieved and the mode (extreme chance mode or chance mode) is entered, according to the hold pre-reading notice effect mode 2, the mode of the additional hold display is changed with an expectation of N reach or higher, or SP2 reach or higher Is changed to a specific mode according to the expected degree (the pre-reading advance notice in step B1810). In addition, only “achievement!” Is displayed by the fluctuation of normal reach or the like executed before the mode entry dedicated variation pattern, and “chance mode entry!” Is displayed (notification) at the start of the variation of the next mode entry dedicated variation pattern. You may make it perform.

  In addition, when an additional hold occurs instead of entering the mode (extreme chance mode or chance mode), the mode of the additional hold display is changed according to the hold pre-reading notice effect mode 2 with an expectation of N reach or more. Alternatively, the hold display mode of the additional hold may be changed to a specific mode with an expectation level equal to or higher than SP2 reach. In this case, in FIG. 41, the process of step B1810 may be moved between steps B1807 and B1813. The occurrence rate of prefetch notice 1 in the hold prefetch notice effect mode 2 in FIG. 45 (B) is fixed to ½ (except for the prefetch notice 2 of jackpot confirmation) and every time a hold occurs (starting memory is stored). In addition, the player may be caused to operate the effect button (PB) 17 to be involved in the occurrence of the hold display change. That is, when a hold occurs, the main control microcomputer 710 and the video control microcomputer 720 display a PB operation instruction display (characters such as a push mark and “push !!”) prompting the display unit 35a to press the effect button 17. After displaying and performing the effect of whether or not to change the hold display, the result of the hold prefetch notice (the hold display with the changed aspect) may be displayed.

  In addition, when such a button effect for the pre-reading notice (the effect via the operation of the effect button 17) overlaps with the effect timing of the button effect for the other notices (overlapping), the effect button operation can be performed once. The result of both notice effects may be displayed, or the result of the hold prefetch notice may be displayed before or after displaying the result of the button effect for another notice in one effect button operation, After displaying the result of the button effect for another notice by the first effect button operation, the result of the hold prefetch notice may be displayed by the second effect button operation.

[Challenge game production example 2]
52 (A)-(H) show a challenge game effect example (effect pattern 9) executed by the effect control device 700 using the variable display device 35 in the first embodiment.

  In FIG. 52A, the challenge game entry condition 9 is satisfied (the result of step B1804 is “Y”), and the production of the challenge game of the production pattern 9 is entered. Here, a hold for holding the normal reach fluctuation (fluctuation pattern 2) or the hold securing fluctuation pattern (fluctuation pattern 41) is generated as the hold 1, and the mode entry dedicated fluctuation pattern (variation pattern 40) is stored as the hold 4. Is held and displayed. In addition, the hold notification unit (starting storage notification unit) 135 that performs additional hold display is expanded to the center of the display unit 35a instead of the normal hold display position at the bottom of the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35. Is displayed.

  In FIG. 52 (B), an additional hold occurs, and a hold display corresponding to the additional hold is displayed on the start-up storage notification unit (hold notification unit) 135 in the center of the display unit 35a. In FIG. 52C, the hold notification unit 135 displaying the hold is returned to the normal hold display position (original position) at the bottom of the display unit 35a, and the next hold notification unit 135 is placed at the center of the display unit 35a. Magnify and display. In this way, the hold notification unit 135 that is the target of additional hold is expanded in order.

  The same as above is repeated from FIG. 52D to FIG. 52F, and in FIG. 52G, a predetermined number NA (here, 5) additional suspension occurs within a specific period after entering the challenge game. The mode entry condition is achieved (the result of step B1808 is “Y”), and the chance mode flag F3 is turned on to enter the chance mode (step B1814). For example, the specific period is a period until the variable display game related to the suspension existing at the time of entering the challenge game ends. Thereafter, in FIG. 52 (H), the same display as in FIG. 51 (H) is performed, and the chance mode period is notified (displayed), for example, by collectively enclosing the pending display of additional suspension.

[Example of production when entering extreme chance mode]
53 (A)-(D) show an example of an effect at the time of entering the extreme chance mode executed by the effect control device 700 using the variable display device 35 in the first embodiment.

  FIGS. 53 (A) and 53 (B) correspond to FIGS. 52 (F) and 52 (G), but when an additional hold occurs, the hold display mode (color) of the additional hold changes in the hold prefetch notice effect mode 2. Has been. In addition, when the mode entry condition is achieved and the mode (the extreme chance mode or the chance mode) is entered, the mode (color) of the additional hold display may be changed in the hold pre-reading notice effect mode 2 (in step B1810). It may be determined by lottery whether or not to change the hold display mode (color) of additional hold in the hold pre-reading notice effect mode 2 at any timing. Thereafter, in FIG. 53 (C), a predetermined number NA (here, 5) additional suspension occurs within a specific period after entering the challenge game, the mode entry condition is achieved (the result of step B1808 is “Y”), Since the extreme chance mode entry condition is satisfied and the extreme chance mode is entered, the chance mode flag F2 is turned on (step B1812). In FIG. 53 (D), since there is an additional suspension corresponding to a probabilistic big hit, the probable big hit is reached, and the extreme chance mode ends (the extreme chance mode end condition in FIG. 44 is satisfied).

[Example of production when extending (continuing) the extreme chance mode]
FIGS. 54A to 54D show an example of an effect at the time of extension (continuation) of the extreme chance mode executed by the effect control device 700 using the variable display device 35 in the first embodiment.

  In FIG. 54A, during the extreme chance mode period, there is a hold where the result of the variable display game is a probable big hit. In FIG. 54 (B), the end of the extreme chance mode is displayed during the execution of the last variable display game in the extreme chance mode period (that is, the variable display game related to the last hold with the extreme chance mode information set). 35a is notified. Thereafter, in FIG. 54 (C), the hold that occurred during the extreme chance mode period after the end of the challenge game corresponds to a probable big hit, so the extension condition is satisfied and the extreme chance mode is extended (the result of step B2512 is “Y”). Here, the continuation of the extreme chance mode is notified to the display unit 35a. Thereafter, in FIG. 54D, a probable big hit is reached, and the extended extreme chance mode ends (the extreme chance mode end condition of FIG. 44 is satisfied).

(Effects of the first embodiment)
According to the first embodiment, the gaming machine 1 is configured to play a first variation display game (first special figure variation display game) based on an inflow of game balls into a first start area (for example, the first start winning opening 37a). ) And a second variation display game (second special figure variation display game) is executed based on the inflow of game balls into the second start area (for example, the second start winning opening 37b). The distribution information storage means (the memory of the game control device 600) includes first distribution information in which information relating to distribution of a special game type (big hit type) generated based on the first variable display game is set; Second distribution information in which information related to the distribution of the type of special game generated based on the second variation display game is set is stored (FIG. 31). The type determining means (game control device 600) determines the type of special game generated based on the first variation display game or the second variation display game from the information relating to the distribution stored in the distribution information storage means. The counting means (game control device 600) counts the number of executions of the first variation display game and the second variation display game (step A2902). The game mode execution control means (game control device 600) performs execution control of any game mode (effect mode) among the plurality of game modes in accordance with the counting result by the counting means (step A2906). The control information changing means (game control device 600) is configured to display control information related to execution control of the usual variable display game when the specific game mode (for example, high chance zone) is executed by the game mode execution control means. Control information (for example, probability per ordinary map = 0/250) is changed to specific control information (for example, probability per ordinary map = 240/250) (steps A6104 to A6107). The area state converting means (for example, the opening / closing member 37c) makes it easy for the game ball to flow into the second starting area (for example, the second starting winning opening 37b) based on the specific control information changed by the control information changing means. Convert it. The type determining means (game control device 600) can determine the type of special game based on the second distribution information when a specific game mode (for example, high chance zone) is executed by the game mode execution control means. . Therefore, instead of simply changing the contents of the effect according to the game mode, another specific game mode in which the game mode is distributed differently with respect to the type of the special game, depending on the number of executions of the variable display game in the game mode. It is changed to (for example, a high chance zone), and the interest of the player can be enhanced.

  According to the first embodiment, the area changing means (winning switching mechanism 105) is configured to play a game in the first start area when a specific game mode (for example, a high chance zone) is executed by the game mode execution control means. It operates so as to block the inflow of the ball and only allow the inflow of the game ball to the second starting area. Therefore, according to the number of executions of the variable display game in the game mode, the game mode is changed to another specific game mode (for example, a high chance zone) that is further distributed with respect to the type of the special game. Can be increased.

  According to the first embodiment, the game mode execution control means (game control device 600) sets the specific game mode when the count result of the counting means in the specific game mode (for example, high chance zone) reaches the number of times of mode end. The normal game mode (normal game state) can be executed as the other game mode after being ended, and the normal game when the count result of the counting means in the normal game mode executed after the specific game mode ends is the number of times the mode ends. The mode is ended and the specific game mode can be executed again (A2903-A2911, FIG. 26A). Therefore, since the specific game mode once completed is executed again, the player's willingness to play can be increased, and the number of players trying to end the game when the specific game mode ends can be reduced.

  According to the first embodiment, the usual figure fluctuation pattern table storage means (the memory of the game control device 600) sets the fluctuation time and the probability of a specific result (probability per usual figure) in the usual figure fluctuation display game. Is stored in correspondence with the game mode. The usual figure fluctuation pattern table acquisition means (game control device 600) obtains one common figure fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the game mode among the usual figure fluctuation pattern tables stored in the usual figure fluctuation pattern table storage means. The usual figure fluctuation information setting means (game control device 600) indicates the fluctuation time of the usual figure fluctuation display game and the presence / absence of a specific result based on one common figure fluctuation pattern table obtained by the usual figure fluctuation pattern table obtaining means. Information is set (A6108, A6110, A6119, A6121, A6122). When the game mode executed by the game mode execution control unit is the normal game mode (normal game state), the general map change information setting unit is configured to display the normal map change display game acquired by the general map change pattern table acquisition unit. Based on a fluctuation pattern table in which the result does not become a specific result (winning), it is possible to set information indicating the fluctuation time of the usual fluctuation display game and the presence or absence of the specific result. Therefore, in the normal game mode (the normal game state), the normal variation display game does not have a specific result (winning), and therefore, an irregular hit or the like is performed to try to obtain the same effect as the specific game mode. Actions can be prevented.

  According to the first embodiment, the information related to the special game type distribution set by the second distribution information is more than the information related to the special game type distribution set by the first distribution information. It becomes advantageous to the person. Accordingly, when a special game (big hit) occurs in a specific game mode (for example, a high chance zone), the distribution of the special game type (big hit type) can be advantageous to the player, so the player's willingness to play is increased. Can be interesting.

  According to the first embodiment, the first mode control means (the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700) is based on the fact that the first execution condition (challenge game entry condition) is established. Execution control of the 1st production mode (challenge game) which can perform a predetermined production is performed (step B1804-B1807). The second mode control means (the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700) is based on the fact that the second execution condition (mode entry condition) is established during execution of the first effect mode (challenge game). Execution control of the second effect mode capable of executing the second predetermined effect is performed (steps B1808 to B1815). There may be a plurality of second rendering modes such as an extreme chance mode or a normal chance mode. Therefore, a novel notice effect (notice effect for the gaming state) can be executed by the stepwise effect mode executed when the condition is satisfied, and the player's interest can be enhanced. It should be noted that it is difficult to improve the interest of a player simply by performing a notice effect as in the conventional case. In addition, it is possible to give a player a sense of achievement of the execution condition in the production mode, and to enhance the interest of the game. Furthermore, in order to establish the execution condition of the production mode, the player can continue to execute the game (continue firing) and stop the game ball from being released when the number of reserves accumulates to some extent (stopping, etc.) Can be prevented. This can also contribute to the profit of the amusement store.

  According to the first embodiment, the start memory means (game control device 600 or effect control device 700) is a game ball to the start region (that is, the first start winning port 37a and / or the second start winning port 37b). The starting memory (holding) can be stored as the right to execute the variable display game based on the winning of. When at least a part of the start-up memory has a memory of a variation display game that becomes a specific variation pattern (for example, variation pattern 40 as a mode entry variation pattern), the first execution condition (challenge game entry condition) is To establish. Therefore, since the start memory corresponding to the specific variation pattern is generated, the first effect mode (challenge game) can be executed, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced. In addition, by making the variation time of the specific variation pattern relatively long, a time for holding the suspension after the start of the first effect mode is secured, and the game can be promoted.

  According to the first embodiment, the second execution condition (mode entry condition) is determined when a predetermined number NA of game balls wins the starting area within a specific period after the start of the first presentation mode (challenge game). ) Holds. Therefore, the player does not stop the game (or stop the launch of the game ball) even if the number of reserves accumulates to some extent in an attempt to win a lot of game balls in the starting area.

  According to the first embodiment, the prior determination means (game control device 600 or effect control device 700) changes based on the start memory before executing the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start storage means. The result of the display game can be determined. The prior notice effect means (effect control device 700) can execute an advance notice effect (such as a hold prefetch notice (hold change notice)) for notifying the result of the variable display game based on the determination result by the prior decision means. The second mode control means sets the execution probability of the advance notice effect for the start memory (additional hold) stored at least within the specific period in the other effect mode in the second effect mode (extreme chance mode or normal chance mode). (Step B1810). Therefore, the player can expect a big hit etc. to the variable display game of the additional hold, and the interest of the game is enhanced.

  According to the first embodiment, the second mode control means (the main control microcomputer 710 of the production control device 700) stores the start memory stored within a specific period based on the winning of the game ball in the start area. When it is determined by the specific memory determination means that there is a start memory for which the variable display game has a specific result (for example, a big hit), and the specific memory determination means determines that there is a start memory for which the variable display game has a specific result And a mode selecting means for selecting a specific effect mode (for example, the extreme chance mode) from among the plurality of second effect modes (the extreme chance mode and the normal chance mode). Therefore, by entering the specific effect mode, the player can expect the variable display game to have a specific result (for example, a big hit), and the interest of the game is enhanced.

  According to the first embodiment, the game control means (game control device 600) controls the game in an integrated manner. The effect control means (effect control device 700) performs display control of the effect in the variable display device based on the control information from the game control means. The game control means transmits a mode execution instruction information for instructing start of execution of the first effect mode (for example, a pre-reading change pattern command indicating the change pattern 40 (mode entry dedicated change pattern)) to the effect control means. It has information transmission means (steps A1513, A1514, etc.). The effect control means (effect control apparatus 700) includes second mode control means (main control microcomputer 710). The second mode control means (main control microcomputer 710) receives the mode execution instruction information from the mode execution instruction information transmission means, and the second execution condition (mode entry condition) is not established. The execution of the second effect mode (extreme chance mode or normal chance mode) is not started. Therefore, the 1st production mode and the 2nd production mode are performed in steps, and the interest of a game improves.

(Second Embodiment)
A second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 55 to 63. The second embodiment relates to a hold display. Note that configurations not specifically described below may be the same as those in the first embodiment.

[Read-ahead command reception processing]
The prefetch command reception process (step B1319) in the 1st scene control process (FIG. 40) will be described. FIG. 55 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of prefetch command reception processing according to the second embodiment of this invention. The prefetch command reception process of the second embodiment is provided with the processes of B4001-B4007 instead of the process of steps B1803-B1815 of the prefetch command reception process (FIG. 41) of the first embodiment.

  After receiving the prefetch command (prefetch symbol command and prefetch fluctuation pattern command) in steps B1801 to B1802 and saving it as the start memory (hold), the main control microcomputer 710 holds the hold (start memory) generated this time as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not (second start memory) (step B4001). If the hold (startup memory) generated this time is the special figure 1 hold (first start memory) (the result of step B4001 is “N”), the current process is terminated. Note that the special figure 1 hold is a hold (start-up memory) generated by winning the first start winning opening 37a. The special figure 2 hold is a hold (start-up memory) generated by winning the second start winning opening 37b.

  When the hold generated this time is the special figure 2 hold (the result of step B4001 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines that the variable display game related to the hold generated this time or the previous time is greater than or equal to a predetermined expectation or a big hit. Whether or not (step B4002). Here, if it is not in the ordinary power support state or the high chance zone, the previous suspension by the winning switching mechanism 105 (FIGS. 2B and 2C) is the special diagram 1 suspension unless there is an error. That is, here, the possibility that the variable display game related to the holding will be a big hit is determined as a holding prefetch as a pair of the holding of the special figure 1 and the holding of the special figure 2 as a pair. The predetermined degree of expectation is, for example, an expectation degree equal to or higher than SP1 reach. When both the hold that occurred this time and the variable display game related to the hold that occurred last time are less than a predetermined expectation (not a big hit) (the result of step B4002 is “N”), the current process is terminated.

  When the variable display game relating to either the hold that has occurred this time or the hold that has occurred last time is greater than or equal to a predetermined expectation or a big hit (the result of step B4002 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 For a hold that is greater than or equal to the expected level or a big hit, the advance notice target flag F4 (the advance notice target hold information) is set to ON to make the advance notice hold (step B4003). Note that the advance notice target flag F4 is cleared (turned off) when the advance notice target is suspended.

  In this embodiment, the special figure 1 hold is set to be more disadvantageous for the player in the big hit round distribution than the special figure 2 hold (see FIG. 31). That is, in the second special game that is generated based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning port 37b, the game is more than the first special game that is generated based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting winning port 37a. The game value given to the person is high. In such a case, if the special figure 1 hold alone predicts the possibility of a big hit, there is a possibility of disappointing the player who expected the special figure 2 hold big hit. Figure 1 hold and special figure 2 hold can be made into a pair to determine the possibility of a big hit, and hold pre-reading notice (holding change notice) for special figure 1 hold and special figure 2 hold can be performed together Therefore, the possibility of disappointing the player can be avoided.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the current number of holds is 5 or more (step B4004). If the current number of holds is less than 5 (the result of step B4004 is “N”), the current process is terminated. If the current number of holds is 5 or more (the result of step B4004 is “Y”), information on the continuous notice effect (stop symbol notice) from the hold four times before the generated hold to the hold of the notice target hold is displayed. Set (step B4005). Next, the main control microcomputer 710 sets a chance symbol (chance) (step B4006), and sets the number of executions I of the continuous notice effect to an initial value 0 (step B4007). In step B4005, if there is a predetermined hold (for example, a big hit hold) among the four holds that occurred before the hold for the notice target hold, the information of the continuous notice effect is not set. The prefetch prohibition period information may be saved and the current process may be terminated. In this case, if the prefetch prohibition period information is cleared in the jackpot end process setting process (FIGS. 53A and 53B), a big hit occurs during the prefetch notice, and the notice ends. Can be prevented.

[Variation pattern information setting process]
Next, details of the variation pattern information setting process (step B2004) in the above-described variation process (FIG. 46) will be described. FIG. 56 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of variation pattern information setting processing according to the second embodiment of this invention.

  The processing from Step B4101 to Step B4103 is the same processing as Step B2501 to Step B2503 of the variation pattern information setting processing (FIG. 47) of the first embodiment.

  After step B4103, the main control microcomputer 710 is stored in the start memory area (part of the RAM 711) of the start memory corresponding to the current fluctuation (the hold that is digested during the execution of the current special figure fluctuation display game). Production information is acquired (step B4104). The production information includes information such as continuous notice production and reach production. Next, it is determined by confirming whether or not the continuous notice effect information is set in the starting memory of the variation to be started (the variation) (step B4105, step B4106).

  The main control microcomputer 710 sets a stop symbol (step B4107) when the continuous notice effect information is not set in the start memory of the change to be started (the change) (the result of step B4106 is “N”). Based on the gaming state and the effect information, a variation pattern (effect pattern) when there is no continuous notice effect is set (step B4108). When continuous notice effect information is set in the start memory of the start change (the change) (the result of step B4106 is “Y”), the number of executions I of the continuous notice effect is increased by 1 (I = I +1) After (step B4109), a continuous notice effect stop symbol / variation pattern setting process is executed (step B4110, FIG. 57). Instead of step B4006, a chance symbol (chance eye) may be set between step B4106 and step B4109.

[Continuous notice effect stop pattern / variation pattern setting process]
Next, details of the continuous notice effect stop symbol / variation pattern setting process (step B4110) in the variation pattern information setting process (FIG. 56) described above will be described. FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the continuous notice effect stop symbol / variation pattern setting process according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether the number of executions I of the continuous notice effect is 3 or less (step B4201). When the number of executions I of the continuous notice effect is not 3 or less (the result of Step B4201 is “N”), the process proceeds to Step B4205. When the number of executions I of the continuous notice effect is 3 or less (the result of step B4201 is “Y”), a variation pattern (effect pattern) including the I-th continuous notice effect is set based on the gaming state and the effect information. . In particular, as the I-th continuous notice effect, (I-1) of the decorative special symbols (identification information) are held in the stopped state (hold state) with the chance symbol set in step B4006 and displayed in a variable manner. (Step B4202).

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the variation display game (the variation) to be executed this time is a big hit (step B4203). When the fluctuation is a big hit (the result of step B4203 is “Y”), the process proceeds to step B4216 to set a big hit stop symbol. When the fluctuation is not a big hit (the result of Step B4203 is “N”), a stop symbol of losing is set (Step B4204), and the current process is terminated. In particular, as the I-th continuous notice effect, it is set to stop the I decorative special symbols (identification information) at the chance symbol and add a specific display (for example, “HOLD” (hold) display).

  If the number of executions I of the continuous notice effect is not 3 or less (the result of Step B4201 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether the number of executions I of the continuous notice effect is 4 (Step B4205). ). When the number I of executions of the continuous notice effect is not 4 (the result of Step B4205 is “N”), the process proceeds to Step B4212. When the number of executions I of the continuous notice effect is 4 (the result of step B4205 is “Y”), the chance mode effect is set (step B4206), and the fourth continuous notice effect change pattern based on the gaming state and effect information. (Production pattern) is set (step B4207). In particular, as a fourth continuous notice effect, a special display (for example, “HOLD”) is set to be added to two decorative special symbols that are sequentially stopped.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the variation display game (the variation) to be executed this time is a big hit (step B4208). When the fluctuation is a big hit (the result of step B4208 is “Y”), the process proceeds to step B4216 to set a big hit stop symbol. When the change is not a big hit (the result of step B4208 is “N”), the next change hold related to the change display game (next change) to be executed next to the change is the hold for the advance notice (the advance notice flag F4 is on). Is determined (step B4209).

  When the next variable hold is a notice target hold (the result of step B4209 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 sets the stop symbol of the deviation with a specific display (step B4210), and ends the process. To do. By adding a specific display, it is suggested that the chance mode continues until the next change. If the next variable hold is not a notice target hold (the result of step B4209 is “N”), the stop symbol of the outage is set without adding a specific display (step B4211), and the process is terminated. If the next change hold is not a notice target hold, the change is a change display game with a notice target hold, and therefore the continuous notice effect information is not set for the next change hold and the continuous notice effect ends (the next change In the case of suspension, the result of B4106 becomes “N”).

  In step B4212, the main control microcomputer 710 sets a chance mode effect. A fifth continuous notice effect variation pattern (effect pattern) is set based on the game state and effect information (step B4213). In particular, it is set so that the special decoration that has changed is temporarily stopped after being temporarily stopped. Next, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the variation display game (the variation) to be executed this time is a big hit (step B4214). When the fluctuation is a big hit (the result of step B4214 is “Y”), a big hit stop symbol is set (step B4216). If the fluctuation is not a big hit (the result of step B4214 is “N”), a stop symbol of losing is set (step B4215), and the current process is terminated.

[Hold display process]
Next, details of the hold display process (step B3104) in the normal game process (FIG. 49) of the 2nd main process described above will be described. FIG. 58 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the hold display process according to the second embodiment of this invention. The hold display is performed in the order in which the hold occurs in the display device such as the variable display device 35. In the second embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are paired and a hold display as a hold pre-reading notice (holding change notice) is performed. There is.

  First, the video control microcomputer 720 determines whether there is only one hold to be displayed (step B4301). When there is only one hold to be displayed (the result of step B4301 is “Y”), if the hold is a notice target hold (greater than a predetermined expectation or a big hit), the display of the hold display is changed and displayed. (Step B4302). When there are two or more holds to be displayed (the result of step B4301 is “N”), the number L of the hold corresponding to the order in which the holds are generated is set to 1 (step B4303).

  Next, the video control microcomputer 720 determines whether or not the L-th hold is the special figure 1 hold (step B4304). When the L-th hold is the special figure 2 hold (the result of Step B4304 is “N”), the value of L is incremented by 1 in Step B4308. When the L-th hold is the special figure 1 hold (the result of step B4304 is “Y”), it is determined whether the L-th or (L + 1) -th hold is a notice target hold (step B4305).

  When neither the L-th hold nor the (L + 1) -th hold is a notice target hold (the result of step B4305 is “N”), the video control microcomputer 720 displays the L-th and (L + 1) in normal display (no hold change). The second hold is displayed (step B4306), and the process proceeds to step B4308. When the L-th or (L + 1) -th hold is a notice-target hold (the result of step B4305 is “Y”), the adjacent hold display for the L-th and (L + 1) -th hold is shared as a prior notice effect. It changes in the same manner (pending change) (step B4307), and the process proceeds to step B4308. That is, in the hold pre-reading notice (holding change notice) as a prior notice effect, the special display 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are paired as a pair, and the hold display is changed in the same common mode. Here, changing the hold display in the same common mode means that two hold displays (marks “◯” and “☆”) corresponding to each hold are surrounded by one frame, and the two hold displays are the same separately. Enclosing in a frame of an aspect is changing the two pending displays to have common features, such as changing the two pending displays to a common color. However, as shown in FIGS. 45 (A) and 45 (B), the shape of the hold display of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold is different. The order of special figure 1 hold and special figure 2 hold displayed in a common manner is the order of special figure 1 → special figure 2 as shown in FIG. 59 described later. When the last hold is the special figure 1 hold and the notice target hold, the hold display may be changed independently because it cannot be paired with the special figure 2 hold.

  After incrementing the value of L by 1 in step B4308, the video control microcomputer 720 determines whether or not there is an Lth hold (step B4309). If there is no L-th hold (the result of step B4309 is “N”), the current process is terminated. When the L-th hold exists (the result of step B4309 is “Y”), the processing from step B4304 to B4308 is repeated.

  As a modification, in step B4001 of FIG. 55 described above, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the hold (startup memory) generated this time is the special figure 1 hold (first start memory). When the generated hold is the special figure 1 hold, it may be determined in step B4002 whether or not the variable display game related to the hold generated this time or the previous time is greater than or equal to a predetermined expectation or a big hit. In step B4304 of FIG. 58 described above, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the Lth hold is a special figure 2 hold, and if the Lth hold is a special figure 2 hold, When the (L + 1) -th hold is the notice-hold hold (the result of step B4305 is “Y”), the hold display is changed (hold change) for the L-th and (L + 1) -th hold in a common manner. (Step B4307). Even if it does in this way, special figure 1 reservation and special figure 2 reservation can be made into a set of pairs, and the possibility that the variable display game concerning reservation will be a big hit can be determined, and the reservation display can be changed in a common manner. However, the order of special figure 1 hold and special figure 2 hold displayed in a common manner is reversed from FIG. 59, which will be described later, in the order of special figure 2 → special figure 1.

  In particular, the processing of FIG. 58 is based on the premise that game balls are alternately awarded to the first start winning opening 37a and the second start winning opening 37b, and special figure 1 hold and special figure 2 hold are alternately generated. Therefore, this modification is applied in a high chance zone in which special figure 2 suspension is likely to occur or in a normal power support state (time-short state or probability variation state).

  Also, as a modification, step B4001 in FIG. 55 is omitted, and main control microcomputer 710, in step B4002, has a variable display game related to the generated hold for each predetermined hold (start-up storage). It may be determined whether or not it is greater than or equal to the expected degree or a big hit. Then, in step B4005, if the generated hold is a special figure 2 hold, information of continuous notice effect (stop symbol notice) is set from the hold four times before the generated hold to the hold of the notice target hold, and is generated. If the reserved hold is the special figure 1 hold, the information of the continuous notice effect (stop symbol notice) from the hold three times before the generated hold to the hold of the notice target hold may be set. Even if it does in this way, while the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold can be made into a pair, the hold display can be changed in a common mode, and the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 displayed in the common mode. Before the suspension of digestion, the continuous notice effect of FIG. 57 can be performed.

[Examples of pre-reading notice (holding change notice)]
59 (A)-(I), FIGS. 60 (A)-(G), and FIGS. 61 (A)-(G), the effect control device 700 uses the variable display device 35 in the second embodiment. An example of the production of the hold pre-reading notice (holding change notice) and the continuous notice effect to be executed is shown.

  In FIG. 59 (A), special figure 1 hold and special figure 2 hold are alternately generated by the winning switching mechanism 105, corresponding to the hold display (mark “◯”) corresponding to special figure 1 hold and special figure 2 hold. The hold display (mark “☆”) is displayed next to each other alternately. The hold display area which is a part of the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 corresponding to each hold display functions as a start memory notifying unit (hold notifying unit) 135 capable of notifying each start memory (hold). The first start memory notifying unit 135 (corresponding to the mark “◯”) for notifying the special figure 1 hold and the second start memory notifying part 135 (corresponding to the mark “☆”) for notifying the special figure 2 hold are adjacent to each other. Matching.

  In FIG. 59 (B), special figure 2 hold (second start memory) occurs, and either the current hold (special figure 2 hold) or the previous hold (special figure 1 hold) has a predetermined expectation. It is determined that it is the above or a big hit, and the notice target is suspended (steps B4002 and B4003). Further, in FIG. 59 (B), the adjacent notification section 135 (hold display) for the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold is changed in the same common manner, and the hold as the advance notice effect is made. A pre-reading notice (holding change notice) is performed (step B4307). Here, special figure 1 hold and special figure 2 hold are set as a pair, and a hold display (marks “◯” and “☆”) for these two holds is enclosed in one frame. Therefore, at this point, the range of the notice target hold is only notified in one frame, and the player does not know whether the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold surrounded by one frame is the notice target. . In FIG. 59 (C), the hold display of the hold to be consumed disappears at the end of the variable display game (when the stop symbol is displayed).

  59 (D) and (E), the first continuous notice effect is performed, one symbol (decoration special symbol, identification information) is stopped at the chance symbol, and a specific display “HOLD” is added (step B4204). ). 59 (F) and 59 (G), the second continuous notice effect is performed with the next change. As shown in FIG. 59 (F), one of the symbols is a chance symbol and is held in a stopped state (hold state) to display a variation (step B4202). As shown in FIG. 59 (G), another symbol (two symbols in total) is stopped at the chance symbol, and a specific display “HOLD” is added (step B4204). 59 (H) and (I), the third continuous notice effect is performed with the next change. As shown in FIG. 59H, two of the symbols are chance symbols and are held in a stopped state (hold state) and displayed in a variable manner (step B4202). As shown in FIG. 59 (I), another symbol (three symbols in total) is stopped at the chance symbol, and a specific display “HOLD” is added (step B4204). Here, “7, 5, 3” are preset chance symbols. As described above, each time the hold is exhausted (the variable display game is executed), the specific display “HOLD” is added to the stop symbol and held.

  In the next change after FIG. 59 (I), the chance mode is entered as shown in FIG. 60 (A) and a chance mode effect is performed (step B4206). In this case, one frame surrounding the two reserved displays (marks “○” and “☆”) of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold is disassembled, and the two hold displays are respectively the same type of frame. You may be surrounded. As the chance mode effect, for example, a character display indicating the chance mode is performed, or the background of the display unit 35a is changed.

  Thereafter, in FIG. 60 (B)-(D) or FIG. 60 (E)-(G), the fourth continuous notice effect is performed. 60 (B)-(D) show a case where the chance mode ends when the notice display hold is the special figure 1 hold and the variable display game related to the notice target hold is out of reach. FIGS. 60 (E)-(G) show a case where the chance mode is ended when the notice target hold is the special figure 1 hold and the variable display game related to the notice target hold is out of reach. As shown in FIGS. 60C and 60F, in the variable display game of special figure 1 hold (preliminary subject hold), a specific display “HOLD” is added to two symbols (left and right symbols) that stop sequentially (left and right symbols) ( Step B4207). In this way, the specific display “HOLD” is added to the left and right symbols and the chance mode continues. However, the middle symbol is not added with the specific display “HOLD”, and a misplaced stop symbol is displayed. (Step B4211), the pre-reading notice (holding change notice) is also ended.

  On the other hand, FIG. 61 (A)-(G) shows the case where the notice target hold is the special figure 2 hold. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 61 (A) and 61 (B), the specific indication “HOLD” is added to the three stop symbols after FIGS. It is produced so as to continue to the variable display game corresponding to the special figure 2 hold (step B4210). After FIGS. 61 (A) and 61 (B), as shown in FIG. 61 (C), the variable display game related to the special figure 2 suspension starts, but the chance mode continues and the chance mode effect is performed (step B4212). Thereafter, the variable display game related to the special figure 2 hold becomes a big hit in FIGS. 61 (D) and 61 (E) and is lost in FIGS. 61 (F) and 61 (G). If the variable display game related to the special figure 2 hold is out of place, as shown in FIG. 61 (F), if a new hold has occurred after the special figure 2 hold, the generated hold is indicated as a hold pre-reading notice (hold). After performing the effect of whether or not to add to the range (frame) of the change notice (for example, blinking the frame), the stop symbol of the detachment is displayed.

  In the above description, when a hold (here, special figure 2 hold) occurs as shown in FIG. 59B, a hold pre-reading notice (hold change notice) is performed. However, as shown in FIGS. 62 (A) to 62 (C), the hold pre-reading notice (holding change notice) is not performed when the hold occurs, and the three symbols are stopped and the specific display “HOLD” is added to enter the chance mode. At that time (when the number of executions of the continuous notice effect is I = 4), the pre-reading notice (holding change notice) in step B4307 may be performed. Thereby, a surprise can be given to a player. Further, as shown in FIGS. 63A to 63C, the same effect as the chance mode of the first embodiment may be performed as the chance mode. 62 (A)-(C) are respectively shown in FIGS. 59 (B) (H) (I), and FIGS. 63 (A)-(C) are respectively shown in FIGS. 59 (H) (I). This corresponds to FIG.

(Effect of the second embodiment)
According to the second embodiment, the start memory notifying unit (for example, the display unit 35a of the variation display device 35) includes the start memory notifying unit 135 that can notify the start memory stored in the start storage unit. The advance notice effect means (effect control device 700) can execute the advance notice effect in the plurality of start memory notification units 135. The plurality of start memory notifying units 135 include a start memory notifying unit 135 related to a start memory (notice target hold) for notifying the result of the variable display game, and another start memory notifying unit 135 adjacent to the start memory notifying unit. Including. Therefore, a novel notice effect can be executed, and the player's interest can be enhanced. In addition, it becomes unclear whether it is a prior notice effect that informs the result of the variable display game for which start memory, and the player has a sense of expectation until the result of the variable display game related to the preliminary notice hold is actually derived Can do. For example, the start memory notified by the other start memory notifying unit 135 is stored immediately before or immediately after the advance notice target hold.

  According to the second embodiment, the advance notice effect means executes the advance notice effect in the same effect mode in the plurality of start memory notification units 135. Therefore, the player is completely unaware of which start-up notice effect informs the result of the variable display game related to the start memory, and is surely until the result of the variable display game related to the notice target hold is actually derived. Can give players a sense of expectation.

  According to the second embodiment, the start winning area has a first start winning area (first start winning opening 37a) and a second start winning area (second start winning opening 37b). A winning switching mechanism 105 serving as a winning switching means alternately generates game balls in the first starting winning area and the second starting winning area. The plurality of start memory notifying units 135 include a first start memory notifying unit 135 (corresponding to a mark “◯”) indicating a winning of a game ball to the first start winning area, and a game ball to the second start winning area. And a second start-up memory notifying unit 135 (corresponding to the mark “☆”) indicating the winnings. Therefore, the advance notice effect notifies the result of the variable display game related to the start memory of either the start memory based on the winning in the first start winning area or the start memory based on the winning in the second start winning area. It is unclear whether it is present, and it is possible to make the player play a game with further expectation.

  According to the second embodiment, the special game is based on the first special game generated based on the winning of the game ball in the first start winning area and the winning of the game ball in the second start winning area. And a second special game generated. The game value given to the player by the second special game is set to be more advantageous to the player than the game value given to the player by the first special game. Therefore, even if the advance notice hold is stored by winning a game ball in the first start winning area, the advance notice effect is generated based on the start memory based on the winning in the first start winning area and the second Since it is unknown which of the start memories based on the start winning area is notified of the result of the variable display game, it is possible to avoid the possibility of disappointing the player.

(Third embodiment)
A third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the third embodiment, a pseudo continuous effect is executed as the specific effect. Note that configurations not specifically described below may be the same as those in the first embodiment. Pseudo-continuous production means that in a single special-figure display game, a plurality of decorative special symbols that are displayed in a variable manner from the start to the stop display of a plurality of decorative special symbols (identification information) are simulated. This is an effect of performing a pseudo-variable display game (pseudo-variation, sub-variation) for displaying a stop (pseudo-stop display) for a predetermined number of times (pseudo-continuous number M1). In the pseudo-continuous production of the present embodiment, the pseudo-continuous design suggesting the pseudo-continuous production is stopped and displayed during the pseudo-stop display.

[Variation pattern information setting process]
Details of the variation pattern information setting processing (step B2004) in the above-described variation processing (FIG. 46) will be described. FIG. 64 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the variation pattern information setting process according to the third embodiment of this invention.

  The processing from Step B5001 to Step B5004 is the same processing as Step B2501 to Step B2504 of the variation pattern information setting processing (FIG. 47) of the first embodiment.

  After step B5004, the main control microcomputer 710 is stored in the start memory area (part of the RAM 711) of the start memory corresponding to the current fluctuation (the suspension that is digested when the current special figure fluctuation display game is executed). Production information is acquired (step B5005). The production information includes information such as pseudo continuous production and reach production. Next, a variation pattern (effect pattern) is set based on the game state and the effect information (step B5006). Here, if there is a pseudo-continuous symbol stocked in the variation pattern information setting process up to the previous time, the variation pattern (effect pattern) may be set so that it is displayed smaller during the variation display game. The displayed pseudo-continuous pattern is specific effect execution information that suggests execution of a pseudo continuous effect as the specific effect. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is a pseudo continuous effect in the starting variation display game (the variation) (step B5007). If there is a quasi-continuous effect due to the change (the result of step B5007 is “Y”), the process proceeds to step B5023.

  When there is no pseudo continuous effect due to the change (the result of Step B5007 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the reach effect is executed with the change (Step B5008). When the reach effect is executed with the change (the result of Step B5008 is “Y”), the current process is terminated. Thereby, when the reach effect is executed, the stock effect described later is not performed for the pseudo-continuous symbol (the middle symbol at the time of the pseudo stop display). When the reach effect is not executed due to the change (the result of Step B5008 is “N”), it is determined whether or not the pseudo continuous effect flag F5 has been set to ON (Step B5009). When the pseudo continuous effect flag F5 has been set to ON (the result of Step B5009 is “Y”), the process proceeds to Step B5016.

  When the pseudo continuous effect flag F5 has not been set to ON (the result of step B5009 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 acquires information on the pseudo continuous effect among the effect information regarding all the existing holds ( Step B5010), it is determined whether or not there is a hold (pseudo continuous target hold) for executing the pseudo continuous effect (Step B5011). If there is no hold (pseudo continuous target hold) for which the pseudo continuous effect is to be executed (the result of Step B5011 is “N”), the current process is terminated. When there is a hold (pseudo continuous target hold) for which the pseudo continuous effect is to be executed (the result of Step B5011 is “Y”), the pseudo continuous number of times M1 is confirmed or set (Step B5012).

  When the pseudo continuous number M1 is determined for each variation pattern in FIGS. 20B and 20C, the main control microcomputer 710 performs pseudo-simulation based on the pre-read information (including the variation pattern information) saved (stored) in the hold in step B1802. You may confirm the continuous frequency M1. Further, when only the presence or absence of the pseudo-continuous effect is determined for each variation pattern in FIGS. 20B and 20C, the main control microcomputer 710 stores the pre-read information (including variation pattern information) that is saved (stored) in the hold in step B1802. Based on this, the presence or absence of a pseudo continuous effect may be confirmed, and if there is a pseudo continuous effect, the number of pseudo continuous times M1 may be set by lottery (distribution) or the like.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the holding number is larger than the pseudo continuous number M1 (step B5013). When the number of holdings is equal to or less than the number of pseudo-continuous times M1 (the result of step B5013 is “N”), since the pseudo-continuous symbol stock for the number of pseudo-continuous times M1 cannot be stored, the current process is terminated and the pseudo-continuous effect flag F5 Is not set to ON, and the pseudo-continuous production is disabled. On the other hand, if the number of holdings is larger than the number of pseudo-continuous times M1 (the result of step B5013 is “Y”), the pseudo-continuous design flag F5 is set on because the pseudo-continuous pattern stock for the number of pseudo-continuous times M1 can be created. The pseudo continuous effect can be executed (step B5014). Next, the main control microcomputer 710 sets the stock number J of the pseudo continuous symbols to 0 as an initial value (step B5015), and determines whether or not the stock number J has reached the quasi-continuous number of times M1 (step B5016).

  When the number of stocks J becomes the number of pseudo-continuous times M1 (the result of step B5016 is “Y”), a challenge game effect for performing a challenge game is set (step B5017), and the current process is terminated and Stock ends. When the number of stocks J has not reached the number of pseudo-continuations M1 (the result of step B5016 is “N”), one pseudo-continuous pattern is selected and stocked (stored) (step B5018). Here, the two decorative special symbols (main symbol and subordinate symbol) shown in FIG. 66 are selected by lottery (distribution) or the like, and the pseudo stock symbol A or B corresponding to the two selected decorative special symbols is a pseudo-continuous symbol. Select (set) as. The two decorative special symbols (identification information) are partial images of the corresponding pseudo stock symbols (pseudo continuous symbols) or similar images, and the selected pseudo continuous symbols are two decorative special symbols (identification information). Is synthesized from

  In the present embodiment, the image ROM 704 of the effect control device 700 stores two decorative special symbols (main symbol and subordinate symbol) and the corresponding pseudo stock symbols A or B as shown in FIG. . The RAMs 711 and 721 or the PROMs 702 and 703 of the effect control device 700 have a correspondence table for associating each pseudo stock symbol with two decorative special symbols (main symbol and subordinate symbol). In FIG. 66, for example, the first pseudo stock symbol A corresponds to the second main symbol and the first subordinate symbol, and these main symbols and subordinate symbols are the same as the partial images of the first pseudo stock symbol A. Or something similar.

  In the present embodiment, the image data itself of the pseudo stock symbol A or B is stored in advance in the image ROM 704 of the effect control device 700, so “stock” means, for example, information corresponding to the selected pseudo continuous symbol (Image number, etc.) is stored in a memory such as the RAM 711 together with information indicating that it has been selected. The effect control device 700 does not store the image data of the pseudo stock symbol A or B in the image ROM 704 of the effect control device 700 in advance, and the effect control device 700 uses the video control microcomputer 720 to select the two decorations selected by the image composition process. Stocks can also be stocked by synthesizing pseudo-continuous symbols from special symbols and storing them in memory.

  Further, a stock effect corresponding to the pseudo-continuous symbol stocked this time is set (step B5019). The stock effect is an effect in which two special decorative symbols constituting the stock pseudo-continuous symbols or similar symbols are combined when the fluctuation is stopped to generate a pseudo-continuous symbol (see FIGS. 67 and 69). For example, each decorative special symbol is a partial image of a pseudo-continuous symbol. Since the stock production that stocks the pseudo-continuous symbol can be normally performed by the number of stocks J equal to the number of pseudo-continuous times M1, the expectation of the jackpot of the pseudo-continuous target hold increases as the number of stock production increases. This is because, generally, the greater the number of pseudo-continuous times M1, the higher the expectation level of the big success of the pseudo-continuous target suspension for executing the pseudo-continuous production. In this way, the stock effect is a prior notice effect such as a pseudo-continuous effect and, in turn, a jackpot for the pseudo-continuous target hold. Further, the displayed pseudo-continuous pattern is specific effect execution information that suggests execution of the pseudo continuous effect as the specific effect.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 changes and resets the variation pattern (effect pattern) so as to include a pseudo-continuous symbol stock effect (step B5020). Here, if there is a pseudo-continuous pattern stocked in step B5018 of the variation pattern information setting process up to the previous time, the variation pattern (effect pattern) may be set so that it is displayed smaller during the variation display game. Subsequently, the stop symbol is changed to a specific symbol and reset based on the stock effect of the pseudo-continuous symbol (step B5021). Note that two of the specific symbols are the two special decoration symbols (main symbol and subordinate symbol) selected in step B5018, and the stock pseudo-continuous symbols (one of the pseudo-stock symbols) are stored. Corresponding and can be synthesized. Further, in the variation pattern (effect pattern), next, the number J of pseudo-continuous symbols is updated by 1 (J = J + 1) (step B5022).

  In step B5023, which is executed when there is a pseudo-continuous effect at the starting change (the change), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the pseudo-continuous effect flag F5 is set to ON. When the pseudo continuous effect flag F5 is off (the result of step B5023 is “N”), since the pseudo continuous symbols are not stocked, the pseudo continuous effect is not performed with the change, and the current process is terminated. Even if the pseudo continuous symbol is not stocked, the pseudo continuous design can be appropriately selected from the pseudo stock symbol A or B and the pseudo continuous effect can be performed. Therefore, the process of B5023 may be omitted.

  When the pseudo continuous effect flag F5 is set to ON (the result of step B5023 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 sets the chance mode effect (step B5024), and sets the pseudo continuous effect. A continuous effect setting process is performed (step B5025), and the variation pattern (effect pattern) is changed and reset so as to include a pseudo continuous effect (step B5026). Thereafter, the pseudo continuous effect flag F5 is cleared (turned off) (step B5027), and the current process is terminated.

  As a modification, in the variation pattern information setting process of FIG. 64, the main control microcomputer 710 uses a plurality of pseudo stock symbols A or B shown in FIG. One symbol may be selected and stocked first by lottery (distribution) or the like, and two decorative special symbols (main symbol and subordinate symbol) corresponding to the selected pseudo-continuous symbol may be set (selected).

[Pseudo continuous production setting process]
Details of the pseudo-continuous effect setting process (step B5025) in the variation pattern information setting process (FIG. 64) will be described. FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the pseudo continuous effect setting process according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 sets a variable S indicating the display order of the pseudo-continuous symbols (that is, the number of times the pseudo-continuous symbols are displayed) to 1 as an initial value (step B5201). Next, the S-th pseudo continuous symbol (medium symbol) displayed when the S-th pseudo variation is stopped is selected and set from the stock pseudo continuous symbols (step B5202). The pseudo continuous symbols may be selected in order from the pseudo continuous symbols previously stocked, or may be selected by lottery.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 sets the stop timing of the S-th pseudo-continuous symbol (step B5203), and updates the variable S indicating the display sequence of the pseudo-continuous symbol by 1 (step B5204). Next, it is determined whether or not the variable S is equal to the number of pseudo-continuations M1 (step B5205). If the variable S has not reached the number of pseudo-continuations M1 (the result of step B5205 is “N”), steps B5202 to B5205 are performed. The process is repeated to set M1 pseudo-continuous symbols and their stop timing (display timing) used in the pseudo-continuous production. If the variable S has not reached the number of pseudo-continuations M1 (the result of step B5205 is “Y”), the current process is terminated.

  When the stock number J is less than the number of pseudo continuous times M1 due to a reach effect or the like, the pseudo continuous symbols may be selected redundantly from the stocked pseudo continuous symbols.

[Examples of pseudo-continuous pattern stock production and pseudo-continuous production]
67 (A)-(H) and FIGS. 68 (A)-(G) show the pseudo-continuous pattern stock effects executed by the effect control device 700 using the variable display device 35 in the third embodiment. An example of a pseudo continuous effect will be shown. Here, a case will be described where the number of pseudo-continuous times M1 is 3, and three stock effects are executed and three pseudo-continuous symbols are stocked (stored).

  In FIG. 67 (A), pseudo continuous target hold for executing the pseudo continuous effect occurs (step B5011). After a variable display game (B5007 or B5008 result is “Y”) in which there is a reach effect etc. and the pseudo-continuous pattern cannot be stocked is played twice, in FIG. The symbols and subordinate symbols) fluctuate and stop sequentially (set in step B5020). In FIG. 67 (D), a stock effect is generated in which two decorative special symbols (a main symbol and a subordinate symbol) are combined when a change is stopped to generate a pseudo-continuous symbol (set in step B5019).

  Similarly, in FIG. 67 (E), the next variable display game is started, and one pseudo continuous symbol already stocked during the variable display game is displayed small on the right side of the display unit 35a, and the pseudo continuous symbol is stocked. I suggest that In FIG. 67 (F), two decorative special symbols (main symbol and subordinate symbol) fluctuate and stop sequentially (set in step B5020). In FIG. 67 (G), a stock effect is generated in which two decorative special symbols (a main symbol and a subordinate symbol) are combined when a change is stopped to generate a pseudo-continuous symbol (set in step B5019). The displayed pseudo-continuous symbols are selected according to the two decorative special symbols (the main symbol and the subordinate symbol) (step B5018). In FIG. 67 (H), the next variation display game is started, and two pseudo-continuous symbols already stocked during the variation display game are displayed small on the right side of the display unit 35a.

  In FIG. 68 (A), two decorative special symbols (main symbol and subordinate symbol) fluctuate and stop sequentially (set in step B5020). In FIG. 68 (B), a stock effect is generated in which two decorative special symbols (a main symbol and a subordinate symbol) are merged at the time of a fluctuation stop to generate a pseudo-continuous symbol (set in step B5019). The stock number J of the pseudo-continuous symbols becomes the number of pseudo continuous times M1 (here, M1 = 3).

  In FIG. 68C, the variable display game related to the pseudo-continuous target suspension starts (the result of Step B5007 is “Y”). At this time, the chance mode effect may be entered and notified (set in step B5024). In addition, when the number J of pseudo continuous symbols has reached the number of pseudo continuous times M1 before the start of the variable display game with the pseudo continuous target hold, the chance mode effect may be entered at that time. 68 (D)-(F), in the pseudo-continuous production, every time the pseudo-variation ends, the stocked pseudo-continuous symbols are used one by one as the middle symbols in order and the pseudo-stop display is performed. Moreover, the used symbol is erased from the pseudo-continuous symbols displayed small on the right side of the display unit 35a. In FIG. 68 (G), after the pseudo-continuous production, the variable display game of pseudo-continuous target hold becomes a big hit, and the big hit stop symbol is displayed.

  FIGS. 69A to 69E show examples of effects when the effect of the challenge game (step B5017) is executed in the third embodiment. The challenge game may be performed similarly to the first embodiment.

  In FIG. 69 (A), the number J of stocks of pseudo-continuous symbols has reached the number of pseudo-continuous times M1, but the variable display game related to the pseudo-continuous target suspension has not yet started. Accordingly, a challenge game effect is executed (set in step B5017). The challenge game is performed in the same manner as in FIG. 51 of the first embodiment, but in the third embodiment, the number of pseudo-continuous symbols stocked on the right side of the display unit 35a is equal to the number of pseudo-continuous times M1. Is displayed.

  In FIG. 69 (B), as in FIG. 51 (G), a predetermined number NA (two in this case) is additionally reserved within a specific period after entering the challenge game. In FIG. 69 (C), FIG. As in H), the mode entry condition is achieved and the chance mode is entered. Here, the chance mode may be entered before the variable display game related to the pseudo-continuous target suspension starts. On the other hand, in FIG. 69 (D), no additional suspension of a predetermined number NA (two in this case) occurs within a specific period after entering the challenge game, and in FIG. 69 (E), the mode entry condition is not achieved, and the chance Do not enter the mode.

(Effect of the third embodiment)
According to the third embodiment, the specific effect execution means (effect control device 700) can execute a specific effect (for example, a pseudo continuous effect) based on one start-up memory stored in the start-up storage means. The prior notice effect means (effect control device 700) can display specific effect execution information (for example, pseudo-continuous symbols) that suggests execution of the specific effect as the prior notice effect (see FIGS. 67D to 67H). It has suggestion information display means (production control device 700 that executes Step B5006 or B5019-B5020). The suggestion information display means, when other start memory (hold) is stored before start memory (for example, pseudo-continuous target hold) that is the execution target of the specific effect, the variable display related to the other start memory Corresponding to the execution of the game, specific effect execution information (for example, pseudo-continuous symbols) is displayed. Therefore, a novel notice effect can be executed by the display effect of the specific effect execution information that suggests the execution of the specific effect, and the interest of the player can be enhanced. Note that, for example, the specific effect is executed a plurality of times in a pseudo continuous effect that causes a plurality of identification information to be stopped in a pseudo manner in a single variation display game or a similar effect in a single variation display game. Production (so-called long production).

  According to the third embodiment, the prior notice effect means (effect control device 700) stocks the specific effect execution information every time the variable display game is executed, and the specific effect execution means counts the number of stocked specific effect execution information. The specific effect according to the is executed. Accordingly, a pseudo continuous effect is performed with the number of stocked specific effect execution information as a predetermined number of times (pseudo continuous number of times M1), or a similar effect is performed multiple times with the number of stocked specific effect execution information as a plurality of times. In addition, a novel notice effect can be executed.

  According to the third embodiment, the suggestion information display unit executes the effect of combining the identification information (decoration special symbol) to form the specific effect execution information (for example, pseudo-continuous symbol) (step B5020). Therefore, it is possible to execute a more interesting and innovative notice effect.

  According to the third embodiment, the specific performance execution information can be synthesized from the identification information. The suggestion information display means displays the specific effect execution information corresponding to the identification information variably displayed in the variability display game related to the other start memory. Therefore, the identification information that is variably displayed in the variation display game before the variation display game in which the specific effect (for example, the pseudo continuous effect) is executed, and the specific effect execution information that suggests the execution of the specific effect (for example, the pseudo-continuous pattern) ) Can be associated with each other, and a novel production can be made and the fun of the game can be improved. In particular, if specific effect execution information (for example, pseudo-continuous symbols) is used in a specific effect (for example, pseudo continuous effect), the identification information and the specific effect execution information are further associated.

(Fourth embodiment)
As a fourth embodiment, the noise effects shown in FIGS. 70 to 73 may be performed together with the first to third embodiments.

  In the example of FIGS. 70A to 70D, when the target expectation for the big hit is high and the target suspension to be notified occurs, the main control microcomputer 710 and the video control microcomputer 720 of the effect control device 700 Collaborate to produce a noise effect that covers part of the display 35a with a noise-like pattern (FIG. 70A), and indicates a prefetch zone (chance mode etc.) that suggests that there is a hold with a high expectation degree of jackpot ) (FIGS. 70B to 70D). As an effect of the prefetch zone, an effect of making the background other than the hold display monochrome is performed. In addition, as in the example of FIGS. 71A to 71D, after performing the noise effect (FIG. 71A), the display is once returned to the normal display state ((FIG. 71B)), and the noise is again generated. An effect may be performed (FIG. 71 (C)), and then a pre-read zone (chance mode etc.) may be entered.

  In the example of FIGS. 72A to 72C, first, a noise effect is performed (FIG. 72A), and then the entire screen of the display unit 35a is blacked out (blacked out) or whiteout (whited out). Then (FIG. 72 (B)), then the next notice or title notice suggesting the development of the production contents is performed (FIG. 72 (C)). In the example of FIGS. 73A to 73D, the window system step-up notice and the noise effect are associated with each other and executed. The step-up notice is an effect in which effects set in a plurality of levels are sequentially executed from a lower level (step) to a predetermined level (step). First, a noise effect is performed in such a manner that noise is generated in the window portion or the entire screen of the display unit 35a where the step-up notice is performed during the execution of the first step (FIG. 73A). B)). Next, an effect of displaying a sandstorm-like aspect on the entire screen of the display unit 35a is performed (FIG. 73C), and then the intermediate step of the step-up notice is skipped and the final step is displayed. The display of the sandstorm-like aspect is an effect suggesting that the step is skipped.

(Effect of the fourth embodiment)
According to the fourth embodiment, the entertainment of the game is improved by performing the noise effect.

(Fifth embodiment)
With reference to FIGS. 74 to 83, a fifth embodiment will be described. In the fifth embodiment, various displays on the display unit 35a of the display device 35 are displayed according to priority (priority), so that the player can easily understand. In particular, the operation information display 137 (operation instruction display) is displayed on the display device 35 so that the player can easily understand the operation information display 137 (operation instruction display). As the operation information display 137, a PB operation instruction display 137a (production intervention information display) that prompts the player to press the production button 17 in order to intervene in the production, or the player specifies the launch mode of the ball launcher (launching means) There is a launching operation information display 137b that prompts the user to make it. The player can make the launching mode of the ball launching device specific according to the operating mode of the operation unit 15. Note that configurations not specifically described below may be the same as those in the first embodiment.

[Game machine error monitoring process]
Details of the gaming machine error monitoring process (step B1013) in the first CPU main process (FIG. 39) will be described. FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the gaming machine error monitoring process according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether an error designation command has been received from the game control device 600 (step B6001). The error specification command includes information on the type of error. As the types of errors, there are errors and abnormalities detected by the game control device 600 in the prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step A1107), the magnet fraud monitoring process (step A1111), the radio wave fraud monitoring process (step A1112), and the like.
If the error designation command has not been received (the result of step B6001 is “N”), the current process is terminated.

  When the error designation command is received (the result of step B6001 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 sets an error occurrence flag F7 indicating that an error has occurred to ON (step B6002). Next, as error notification processing, the display content, display area, and display timing of the error display displayed on the display unit 35a of the display device 35 are set, and an alarm sound is generated (step B6003). Note that the error display may be preferentially displayed on the display unit 35a of the display device 35 even when other various displays and the display timing and / or display area are set to overlap.

  For example, if the error type is the output of an overflow switch signal when a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 14, the character display “please remove the ball” is set as the error display content. If the type of error is the output of a payout chute ball switch signal when there is a shortage of game balls before payout, the character display “Call a clerk” is set as the display content of the error display. The video control microcomputer 720 performs control to display the set error display on the display unit 35a of the display device 35 in accordance with the effect command (step B1014) from the main control microcomputer 710. For example, if the type of error is unauthorized opening of the front frame 5 or the glass frame 6, an alarm sound may be generated.

[Fluctuation processing]
Next, details of the changing process (step B1311) in the first scene control process (FIG. 40) described above will be described. FIG. 75 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the changing process according to the fifth embodiment of this invention.

  The main control microcomputer 710 performs the processing from step B2001 to B2007 in the same manner as in the first embodiment (FIG. 46), and then refers to the table of FIGS. B2004) and a high priority zone effect setting process (step B2006), etc., display priority setting process (during change) for setting display priority (priority) of various displays is executed (step B6201). As various displays here, there are an operation information display 137, a decoration special symbol (identification information) variation display, a remaining rotation speed display 143, a start memory display (hold display), and the like. The operation information display 137 includes a PB operation instruction display 137a (production intervention information display) for urging the player to press the production button 17 to intervene in the production, and firing operation information for urging the player to make a right or left strike. A display 137b is included. As will be described later, the display mode of the PB operation instruction display 137a includes a normal display mode (first display mode) and a special display mode (second display mode) different from the normal display mode. In the present embodiment, the special display mode is an enlarged display mode in which a relatively small normal display mode is enlarged.

  The various displays are one image object including characters, symbols, figures (plural) or combinations thereof, and display control is integrally performed in the effect control device 700. With the cooperation of the main control microcomputer 710 and the video control microcomputer 720, various displays are designated at a display area (display position and size) in the display unit 35a of the display device 35 and displayed at a predetermined display timing. If the display timing and / or display area overlap, it may be difficult to see and difficult to understand. Therefore, in preparation for the case where the display timings and / or display areas of the various displays are set to overlap, the main control microcomputer 710 determines the display priority of the various displays (step B6201) and displays it in the effect command. The information including the priority order is transmitted to the video control microcomputer 720 (step B1014). Note that the overlapping of display timings means that in the display unit 35a of the display device 35, there is an overlap between a period during which a certain display is performed and a period during which another display is performed.

  After performing the process of step B6201, the main control microcomputer 710 performs the processes of steps B2009 and B2010 in the same manner as in the first embodiment (FIG. 46).

  If the effect request flag is not set (the result of Step B2001 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the scene update timer has become 0 (Step B2011). When the scene update timer reaches 0 (the result of step B2011 is “Y”), that is, in the case of the scene switching timing, the next scene data set in the scene sequence table is set (step B2012).

  When the scene update timer is not 0 (the result of step B2011 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the operation button operation signal is detected (step B1009) (step B6202). When the operation signal of the effect button 17 is not detected (the result of Step B6202 is “N”), the process proceeds to B6205. When the operation signal of the effect button 17 is detected (the result of Step B6202 is “Y”), the display contents and display of the PB operation corresponding display (operation corresponding information) displayed corresponding to the operation of the effect button 17 An area and display timing are set (step B6203). For example, a character display “chance” or the like is displayed as the PB operation corresponding display in accordance with the expectation level of the variable display game. Next, when various displays for which display priority order has already been set in step B6201 and the PB operation corresponding display are set to overlap with respect to the display timing and / or display area, the PB operation corresponding display has priority. The display priority of the display corresponding to the PB operation is set higher than the display priority of these various displays so as to be displayed on the display unit 35a (step B6204). The main control microcomputer 710 includes display priority information such as PB operation corresponding display in the effect command and transmits it to the video control microcomputer 720 (step B1014).

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the error occurrence flag F7 is set to ON (B6205). If the error occurrence flag F7 is not set to ON (the result of Step B6205 is “N”), the current process is terminated. When the error occurrence flag F7 is set to ON (the result of step B6205 is “Y”), the error display and other various displays are set to overlap with respect to the display timing and / or display area. The display priority of the error display is set higher than the display priority of the other various displays so that the error display is given priority and displayed on the display unit 35a (step B6206). The display is not limited to this, and the PB operation corresponding display may be displayed with priority over the error display. The main control microcomputer 710 includes the display priority information of the error display in the effect command and transmits it to the video control microcomputer 720 (step B1014).

  The video control microcomputer 720 that has acquired the display priority order has, for example, a display priority order in the display unit 35a of the display device 35 when the display timings and / or display areas of various displays are set to overlap. Controls may be performed in which various high-level displays are displayed in front of those having a low display priority, or only various types of display with the highest display priority are displayed. That is, in the display unit 35a, various displays (image objects) having a low display priority may be displayed so as to be hidden by various displays having a high display priority, and various displays (image objects) having a low display priority are displayed. It does not have to be done. In this way, various displays having a high display priority can be displayed with priority over the display unit 35a of the display device 35. Further, even if the display timings and / or display areas of various displays are set so as to overlap, it is possible to cope with them appropriately, so that it is not necessary to strictly adjust the sizes of various displays in advance.

  It should be noted that various modifications such as performing the process of step B6201 after the process of step B2102 are possible in the flowchart of the process during the change.

[Variation pattern information setting process]
Next, details of the variation pattern information setting process (step B2004) in the above-described variation process (FIG. 75) will be described. FIG. 76 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of variation pattern information setting processing according to the fifth embodiment of this invention.

  The processing from step B6401 to step B6404 is the same as the processing from step B2501 to step B2504 of the variation pattern information setting processing (FIG. 47) of the first embodiment.

  After step B6404, the main control microcomputer 710 is stored in the start memory area (part of the RAM 711) of the start memory corresponding to the current fluctuation (the hold that is digested when the current special figure fluctuation display game is executed). Production information is acquired (step B6405). Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 sets a variation pattern and an effect based on the game state and the effect information (step B6406). Here, display contents, display areas, and display timings of various displays displayed on the display unit 35a of the display device 35 are also set according to the gaming state and the effect information.

  As various displays set in B 6406, a PB operation instruction display 137 a (such as a PUSH mark) that prompts the player to press the effect button (PB) 17, a firing operation information display 137 b that prompts the player to make a right or left strike, high A remaining speed display 143 for displaying the remaining speed such as the chance zone is included. The PB operation instruction display 137a is displayed in a normal display mode in which the display area is set to a normal size when the expectation degree of the big hit of the special figure fluctuation display game is normal, and the expectation of the big hit of the special figure fluctuation display game When the degree is large, the display area is displayed in an enlarged display mode (special display mode) in which a large display area is set. As the firing operation information display 137b, a display that suggests right-handed when the mode is changed from the normal gaming state effect mode to the high chance zone effect mode, or when the special game state is changed to the short-time state or the probability change state effect mode. (For example, “Right-handed →”) is set, and a display suggesting a left-handed strike (for example, “← left-handed”) is made when a transition is made from the high-chance zone, the short-time state, or the probabilistic state to the normal gaming state. ) Is set. As the remaining number of revolutions display 143, the remaining number of revolutions in the short-time state or the probability variation state (the number of remaining games of the special figure variation display game (number of variations)) can be displayed other than the high chance zone.

[Display priority (during change)]
77 and 78 are display priority order setting processing (step B6201) for setting the display priority order during execution of the variable display game (during the change of the decorative special symbol) when there is no hold display and when there is no hold display, respectively. It is an example of the table to refer. If the hold number acquired in the hold number command reception process (step B1318) is not zero, there is a hold display, but if the hold display of the hold to be digested is displayed in the hold digest area of the display unit 35a, it is changing. Will always have a hold indication. In the table, display types and priorities are associated with each other. The smaller the number representing the priorities, the higher the priorities. In this table, “1” has the highest priority. A number representing the priority order is transmitted to the video control microcomputer 720 as display priority order information, and the video control microcomputer 720 can determine that the smaller the number representing the priority order is, the higher the display priority order is. (A) shows the case where the PB operation instruction display 137a is displayed in the normal display mode, and (B) shows the case where the PB operation instruction display 137a is displayed in the enlarged display mode. In FIG. 77 and FIG. 78, those with the same priority order may be finalized by lottery or the like. When the display priority order of the PB operation correspondence display or error display is set higher than the display priority order of this table (step B6204, step B6206), the display priority order of the PB operation correspondence display or error display is set as follows. It may be set to 0 or a negative number. For example, when the display priority of the error display is higher than the display corresponding to the PB operation, the display priority of the display corresponding to the PB operation and the display priority of the error display are set to 0 and −1, respectively.

  As shown in FIGS. 77 and 78, normally, the firing operation information display 137b, the hold display, and the PB operation instruction display 137a are set higher in priority than the remaining rotation number display 143 and the special symbol variation display. When the PB operation instruction display 137a is displayed in an enlarged display mode, the display priority of the firing operation information display 137b is higher than the display priority of the PB operation instruction display 137a. Even when the PB operation instruction display 137a is displayed in the normal display mode, the display priority of the firing operation information display 137b may be higher than the display priority of the PB operation instruction display 137a. Thereby, the firing operation information display 137b indicating the firing operation information (information such as right-handed and left-handed) more important for the player can be preferentially displayed on the display unit 35a.

  In addition, when notifying that the expectation degree of the big hit of the variable display game is high by the PB operation corresponding display (operation corresponding information), since the necessity of the operation of the effect button (PB) 17 is high, the viewpoint of emphasizing the effect Therefore, conversely, the display priority order of the PB operation instruction display 137a may be higher than the display priority order of the firing operation information display 137b.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 79, when the remaining number of rotations is less than a predetermined number of rotations (for example, 7 times), the priority order of the remaining number of rotations display 143 is set as the firing operation information display 137b, hold display, PB operation instruction display. It may be set higher than 137a.

[Display example (fluctuating)]
80A to 80D show display examples of the above-described various displays on the display unit 35a of the display device 35. FIG. FIGS. 80A to 80D show the case where the special figure variation display game is being executed (decoration of special decoration symbols).

  In FIG. 80A, the PB operation instruction display 137a is displayed in the normal display mode. The PB operation instruction display 137a and the firing operation information display 137b are displayed in front of the variable display, although the display timing and display area overlap with the variable special symbol display.

  In FIG. 80B, the PB operation instruction display 137a is displayed in an enlarged display mode enlarged from the normal display mode, and the display timing and the display area overlap with the firing operation information display 137b. However, the firing operation information display 137b is displayed so as to appear in front of the PB operation instruction display 137a, and the PB operation instruction display 137a is hidden in the firing operation information display 137b in the overlapping portion. This makes it easy to see the firing operation information display 137b.

  In FIG. 80 (C), the display timing and display area of the remaining rotational speed display 143 and the firing operation information display 137b are overlapped, but the firing operation information display 137b is displayed so as to be visible before the remaining rotational speed display 143 and overlapped. The remaining number of revolutions display 143 is hidden in the firing operation information display 137b in the part. This makes it easy to see the firing operation information display 137b.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 80D, when the remaining number of rotations is less than a predetermined number of rotations (for example, 7 times), the display timing and display area of the remaining number of rotations display 143 and the firing operation information display 137b overlap. However, the remaining rotational speed display 143 is displayed so as to be visible before the firing operation information display 137b, and the firing operation information display 137b is hidden in the remaining rotational speed display 143 in the overlapping portion. As a result, when the remaining number of rotations is reduced and the importance of indicating the remaining number of rotations to the player becomes high, the remaining number of rotations display becomes easy to see.

  Further, in FIGS. 80C and 80D, the display timing and the display area of the high-holding zone display 133 and the display of the on-hold hold display (displayed in the left-end hold-up use area) overlap. The display is displayed so as to be seen before the high chance zone display 133, and the high chance zone display 133 is hidden in the hold display in the overlapping portion. This makes it easier to see the hold display. 78 and 79 may include a high chance zone display so that the display priority is lower than the hold display.

  In FIGS. 80A to 80D, in the overlapping portion of the various displays, the various displays on the front side may be displayed so as to transmit the various displays on the back side with a predetermined transmittance.

  Here, in this embodiment, as a gaming state for switching the firing operation by the special player from left-handed to right-handed, the jackpot gaming state (special gaming state), the short-time state (short-time gaming state), the probability variation state (probability variation state, There is a probability change game state) and a high chance zone (special game state). At this time, when returning from the short state and the high chance zone to the normal game state, it is configured to switch from right-handed to left-handed. The switching timing of these launch operations is set when the first special figure variation display game in which each game state is started is executed.

  In the special figure change display game that is the timing for switching the firing operation, as shown in FIGS. 80A to 80C, the firing operation information display 137b is displayed so that it can be seen before the PB operation instruction display 137a. It is possible to prevent the operation information display 137b and the PB operation instruction display 137a from being mixed and wondering which operation the player should perform.

  On the other hand, if it is prohibited to display the PB operation instruction display 137a in the special-fluctuation display game that is the timing for switching the shooting operation, the shooting operation information display 137b and the PB operation instruction display 137a coexist. It is possible to prevent a person from wondering which operation to perform.

  However, if the display of the PB operation instruction display 137a is prohibited, the interest of the player who is looking forward to displaying the PB operation instruction display 137a may be reduced. In particular, in the present embodiment, the PB operation instruction display 137a is set to a normal display mode in which the display area is set to a normal size and a display area are set to be large in accordance with the big hit expectation level of the special figure variation display game. Some players are interested in whether or not the enlarged display mode is displayed because they are configured to be displayed in an enlarged display mode (special display mode). Therefore, by displaying the shooting operation information display 137b so that it can be seen before the PB operation instruction display 137a as described above, the shooting operation information is displayed without reducing the interest of the player who is looking forward to the PB operation instruction display 137a. It becomes possible to make the display 137b easy to see.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 50 (C) to 50 (F), the firing operation information display 137b is displayed at the corner of the display unit 35a, and when executing a special figure change display game serving as a switching timing of the firing operation. As shown in FIGS. 80A to 80C, the image may be enlarged and displayed. With this configuration, it is possible to easily notify the player of the timing at which the switching of the firing operation is necessary. If the timing and the display timing of the PB operation instruction display 137a (particularly the enlarged display mode) overlap, the firing operation information display 137b is given priority over the PB operation instruction display 137a as described above on the display unit 35a. By displaying, it is possible to prevent the firing operation information display 137b and the PB operation instruction display 137a from being mixed and making each display difficult to see.

[Design stop processing]
Next, details of the symbol stop process (B1312) in the first scene control process (FIG. 40) described above will be described. FIG. 81 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the symbol stop process according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the effect request flag of B1306 is set (B6601). When the effect request flag is set (the result of B6601 is “Y”), the symbol stop is set (B6602), and the effect setting process during stop time for setting the effect during the stop time is performed (B6603). In the effect setting process during the stop time, for example, a firing operation information display 137b for prompting the player to make a right or left strike is set. Next, with reference to the table of FIG. 82, display priority setting processing (stopped) for setting the display priority (priority) of various displays set in the stop time effect setting processing or the like is executed ( B6604). The various displays here include a firing operation information display 137b, a decorative special symbol (identification information) stop display (that is, a stop symbol), a start memory display (hold display), and the like. The main control microcomputer 710 includes display priority information in the effect command and transmits it to the video control microcomputer 720 (step B1014). Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 clears the effect request flag (B6605).

  On the other hand, if the effect request flag is not set (when no scene change command is received) (the result of B6601 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 ends the symbol stop by the update timer. It is determined whether or not to perform (B6606). Specifically, first, it is determined whether the update timer corresponding to the stop time is 0, that is, whether the time is up. When the update timer expires (the result of B6606 is “Y”), the symbol stop is set to end (B6607).

  If the update timer has not expired (the result of B6606 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether the error occurrence flag F7 is set to ON (B6608). If the error occurrence flag F7 is not set to ON (the result of Step B6608 is “N”), the current process is terminated. When the error occurrence flag F7 is set to ON (the result of step B6608 is “Y”), the error display and other various displays are set to overlap with respect to the display timing and / or display area. The display priority of the error display is set higher than the display priority of the other various displays so that the error display is given priority and displayed on the display unit 35a (step B6609). The main control microcomputer 710 includes the display priority information of the error display in the effect command and transmits it to the video control microcomputer 720 (step B1014).

  The video control microcomputer 720 that has acquired the display priority order displays, for example, various displays with a high display priority order on the display device 35 when the display timings and / or display areas of the various displays are set to overlap. It is displayed so that it can be seen before the one with the lowest order, or only various displays with the highest display priority are displayed. Thereby, various displays with high display priority can be displayed with priority over the display unit 35 a of the display device 35.

[Display priority (stopped)]
FIG. 82 is an example of a table referred to in the display priority setting process (step B6604) for setting the display priority after the end of the variable display game (while the special decoration symbol is stopped). The stop display (that is, the stop symbol) of the decorative special symbol has a higher display priority than the firing operation information display 137b and the start memory display (hold display). In this example, the PB operation instruction display 137a and the remaining rotational speed display 143 are not displayed while the special decoration symbol is stopped, and thus are not included in the table.

  Note that the remaining number of revolutions display 143 may be displayed while the special decoration symbol is stopped. In this case, the display priority order is set such that the stop display of the decorative special symbol is higher than the remaining rotation number display 143, and the remaining rotation number display 143 is set higher than the firing operation information display 137b and the start storage display (holding display). . This makes it easier to check the remaining number of revolutions display 143 each time the variable display game ends, and it is possible to improve the game motivation in the remaining period of the gaming state.

[Display example (stopped)]
FIG. 83 shows a display example of the above-described various displays on the display unit 35a of the display device 35 after the end of the variable display game (while the special decoration symbol is stopped). Although the display timing and the display area of the decorative special symbol stop display (stop symbol) and the firing operation information display 137b overlap, the decorative special symbol stop display (stop symbol) is displayed in front of the firing operation information display 137b. The firing operation information display 137b is hidden behind the stop display (stop symbol) in the overlapping portion. This makes it easier to see the stop display (stop symbol) that is more important to the player.

  Note that the fifth embodiment can also be applied to a slot machine in which a plurality of symbols (identification information) are rotated and displayed. For example, in the slot machine, instead of the above-described firing operation information display 137b, a navigation display (pushing) that suggests to the player the order of pressing a plurality of buttons when a plurality of symbols are stopped by operating a plurality of buttons (operation means). Display in order). This navigation display (push order display) and PB operation instruction display (production intervention information display) that prompts the user to press the production buttons (PB), etc., are decided on the display priority order, and either one is displayed preferentially. Applicable.

(Effect of 5th Embodiment)
According to the fifth embodiment, in the gaming machine 1, an effect button 17 (first operation means, effect operation means) that can be operated by the player in order to intervene in an effect performed on the gaming machine, and a game ball A ball launching device (launching unit) for launching, and an operation unit 15 (second operation unit, launching operation unit) that can be operated by the player to perform launching by the ball launching device (launching unit). The effect control device 700 as display control means displays on the display device 35 operation information related to the operation of the effect button 17 (operation means) and the operation unit 15 (firing operation means), and identification information (special symbol) to be displayed in a variable manner. Execute control to The operation information specifies the PB operation instruction display 137a (production intervention information) that prompts the user to operate the production button 17 to intervene in the production performed by the gaming machine, and the launch mode of the ball launching device (launching means). And a firing operation information display 137b (launching operation information) that prompts the user to operate the operation unit 15 in order to obtain a mode. The effect control device 700 (display control means) displays the operation information on the display device 35 with priority over the identification information that is variably displayed. In addition, when the display timings of the PB operation instruction display 137a and the firing operation information display 137b overlap, the effect control device 700 (display control means) displays the firing operation information display 137b (launch operation information) in the PB operation instruction display 137a. Displayed on the display device 35 with priority over (direction intervention information). Therefore, even when the display timing is duplicated, the operation information (particularly, the firing operation information display 137b) can be displayed on the display device 35 in a manner that the player can easily see and understand. In this case, it is possible to preferentially display the firing operation information display 137b indicating the firing operation information (information such as right-handed and left-handed) more important for the player on the display unit 35a.

  The production control device 700 (display control means) emphasizes production when the display timings of the PB operation instruction display 137a (production intervention information) and the firing operation information display 137b (fire operation information) overlap. The PB operation instruction display 137a may be displayed on the display device 35 with priority over the firing operation information display 137b. Also in this case, the operation information (particularly, the PB operation instruction display 137a) can be displayed on the display device 35 in a manner that the player can easily see and understand.

  According to the fifth embodiment, the production control device 700 displays the firing operation information when the display areas of the PB operation instruction display 137a (production intervention information) and the firing operation information display 137b (fire operation information) overlap. 137b may be displayed on the display device 35 in preference to the PB operation instruction display 137a. Therefore, even when the display areas overlap, the operation information (including the PB operation instruction display 137a and the firing operation information display 137b) can be displayed on the display device 35 in a manner that the player can easily see and understand.

  According to the fifth embodiment, the PB operation instruction display 137a can be displayed in a normal display mode and a special display mode different from the normal display mode. The effect control device 700 displays the PB operation instruction display 137a in a special display mode so that the display areas of the PB operation instruction display 137a and the firing operation information display 137b overlap, and the PB operation instruction display 137a and the firing operation information display are displayed. When the display timing of 137b overlaps, the firing operation information display 137b may be displayed on the display device 35 with priority over the PB operation instruction display 137a. Therefore, even if the PB operation instruction display 137a (production intervention information) is displayed in a special display mode, the firing operation information display 137b (launching operation information) can be displayed with priority.

  According to the fifth embodiment, the effect control device 700 can display the PB operation-corresponding display (operation correspondence information) corresponding to the operation of the operation means (particularly the effect button 17) on the display device 35, and the operation correspondence information. May be displayed on the display device 35 in preference to the firing operation information display 137b (launching operation information). For example, the display corresponding to the PB operation is a character display “chance” or the like. Therefore, when the expectation level of jackpot of the variable display game is high, the PB operation corresponding display indicating the expectation level of jackpot can be displayed with priority over the firing operation information display 137b (launching operation information).

  According to the fifth embodiment, the production control device 700 may display the stopped identification information (stop symbol) on the display device 35 in preference to the firing operation information display 137b (launching operation information). Therefore, it becomes easier to see a stop display (stop symbol) that is more important for the player to confirm and show to the player.

(Other embodiments)
In the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20B (I), (II), (III), and (IV), the deviation variation pattern table is held in the 0th, 1st, or 2nd hold, and the 3rd hold respectively. Hold, set to correspond to 4th to 8th hold, but not limited to this, for example, corresponds to 0th to 3rd hold, 4th to 6th hold, 7th to 8th hold As described above, a deviation variation pattern table may be set.

  In this case, in the deviation fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the 0th to 3rd hold, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern without reach is set to 12 seconds, and in the deviation fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the 4th to 6th hold, the reach is set. The variation time of the none variation pattern is set to 7 seconds, and the variation time of the variation pattern without reach is set to 2 seconds in the loss variation pattern table corresponding to the seventh to eighth suspensions.

  When the variation time is set as described above, for example, in a gaming machine having a maximum number of holdings of four, in the loss variation pattern table corresponding to the second to second suspension, the variation time of the variation pattern without reach Is set to 12 seconds, in the deviation variation pattern table corresponding to the third hold, the variation time of the non-reach variation pattern is set to 7 seconds, and in the deviation variation pattern table corresponding to the fourth hold, the variation without reach Compared with the case where the variation time of the pattern is set to 2 seconds, the time during which the variation display game is not executed in a unit time (for example, 1 minute) can be reduced.

  Specifically, when a predetermined number (for example, five) of start memories is generated, in order to execute all the variable display games corresponding to the start memories, a game in which the maximum number of holds is four. The machine spends 12 seconds × 3 pieces + 7 seconds × 1 piece + 2 seconds × 1 piece = 45 seconds, while the gaming machine of the present embodiment takes 12 seconds × 4 pieces + 7 seconds × 1 piece = 55 seconds. In order to spend the former, the time when the variable display game is not executed in one minute is 15 seconds, whereas the latter is only the time when the variable display game is not executed in one minute for only 5 seconds, and the same starting memory number Even so, the time during which the variable display game is not being executed can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to make the player feel that the variable display game is being executed without interruption of the starting memory.

  The embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined not by the above description of the invention but by the scope of the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the scope of the claims.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above embodiment, and the present invention can also be applied to a slot machine gaming machine.

1 gaming machine 15 operation part (launching operation means)
17 Production buttons (operation means)
30 gaming board 31 gaming area 35 variable display device (display device)
35a Display unit 37a First start winning opening 37b Second starting winning opening 37c Opening / closing member (normal electric accessory)
41 Special Variable Prize Winning Device 101 Start Prize Port Unit 105 Distribution Mechanism 135 Start Memory Notification Unit (Hold Notification Unit, Hold Display Area)
137 Operation information display 137a Production button (PB) operation instruction display 137b Firing operation information display 600 Game control device 700 Production control device 704 Image ROM
710 Main control microcomputer (1stCPU)
711 RAM
720 Microcomputer for video control (2nd CPU)

Claims (3)

A display device capable of executing a variable display game that displays the identification information in a variable manner based on the inflow of game balls into the starting area, and when the result of the variable display game is a special result, a special advantage that is advantageous to the player in the gaming machine gaming state that occur,
Operation means operable by the player to intervene in the performance performed on the gaming machine;
A launching means for launching a game ball;
Firing operation means operable by a player to perform firing by the firing means;
Display control means for executing control to display operation information on the operation means and the operation of the firing operation means and the identification information to be displayed in a variable manner on the display device,
The operation information is
A normal display mode that prompts the user to operate the operation means to intervene in the performance performed on the gaming machine, and a special display mode that has a higher expectation that the variable display game will have the special result than the normal display mode. Production intervention information that can be displayed with
Firing operation information prompting to operate the firing operation means to make the firing mode of the launching means a specific aspect;
Including
The display control means includes
Displaying the operation information on the display device in preference to the identification information for variable display,
In the variation display game of the timing for switching the firing operation of the firing operation means, when the presentation intervention information displayed in the special display mode and the display timing of the firing operation information overlap, the firing operation information is the special The effect intervention information displayed in the display device is preferentially displayed before the effect intervention information displayed in the display mode, and the effect intervention information displayed in the special display mode has an overlapping portion with the firing operation information. the gaming machine to which the effect intervention information and said identifiable der Rukoto be invisible. A display device capable of executing a variable display game that displays the identification information in a variable manner based on the inflow of game balls into the starting area, and when the result of the variable display game is a special result, a special advantage that is advantageous to the player in the gaming machine gaming state that occur,
Operation means operable by the player to intervene in the performance performed on the gaming machine;
A launching means for launching a game ball;
Firing operation means operable by a player to perform firing by the firing means;
Display control means for executing control to display operation information on the operation means and the operation of the firing operation means and the identification information to be displayed in a variable manner on the display device,
The operation information is
A normal display mode that prompts the user to operate the operation means to intervene in the performance performed on the gaming machine, and a special display mode that has a higher expectation that the variable display game will have the special result than the normal display mode. Production intervention information that can be displayed with
Firing operation information prompting to operate the firing operation means to make the firing mode of the launching means a specific aspect;
Including
The display control means includes
In the variation display game of the timing for switching the firing operation of the firing operation means, when the presentation intervention information displayed in the special display mode and the display area of the firing operation information overlap, the firing operation information is the special The effect intervention information displayed in the display device is preferentially displayed before the effect intervention information displayed in the display mode, and the effect intervention information displayed in the special display mode has an overlapping portion with the firing operation information. the gaming machine to which the effect intervention information and said identifiable der Rukoto be invisible. Before Symbol display control means, the display area of the firing operation information and the presentation intervention information is duplicated by the effect intervention information to be displayed in the special display mode, and the display of the firing operation information and the presentation intervention information 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the timing overlaps, the firing operation information is displayed on the display device in preference to the effect intervention information.