JP6142272B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a movable member for performance.

In a conventional gaming machine, whether or not the display result of the variable display device (variable display device) is in a specific display mode is determined in advance from the stage of variable display several times before the variable display device. In the case where the predetermined determination content is to be the specific display mode, the display state of the start memory display having a display unit for displaying the start winning memory number is changed in color. Or notify the player that a specific display mode is displayed (for example,
Patent Document 1).

In recent years, there are many gaming machines in which the model name of the gaming machine is decoratively provided and a logo accessory is provided as an effect movable member capable of moving effects. The logo accessory is configured to operate at a predetermined timing in relation to the effect display contents of the variable display device, and has a higher effect.

JP-A-8-243224

However, with the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it has been impossible to enhance the interest of the game.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine which can increase the enjoyment of the game.

In a typical embodiment of the present invention, a variable display device having a display unit capable of displaying the effects of a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner is provided, and the result of the variable display game is a special result. In addition, in a gaming machine capable of imparting a predetermined game value to a player, it is provided with an operable production movable member, and an operation control means for controlling the operation of the production movable member. At least one of a gaming machine type notification state capable of notifying a gaming machine type capable of specifying a gaming machine model and a gaming effect notification state capable of notifying a gaming effect capable of performing an effect on the gaming machine. it is possible to take one of the notification state, the operation control means can control the operation of the presentation movable member into a plurality aspects, as well as swingable in a particular position the presentation movable member Wherein the notification condition by the presentation movable member is movable to the presentation movable member to the display unit center side of the variable display device in a state of being switched to the game effects notification state from the gaming model notification state.

The “operation control means” is, for example, an effect control device . The “ production movable member” is, for example, a logo unit.

Further , the “ game model notification unit” is, for example, a model information display unit of one united hold display unit .

According to the aspect of the present invention, since the effect movable member includes the start memory number notifying unit that displays the start memory number (holding display), a novel effect can be achieved and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

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 perspective view of the production movable member (logo unit) with which the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention is provided. It is a side view which shows the display part of each side surface of the production movable member (logo unit) with which the gaming machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention is equipped. (A) is a model information display unit, (B) is a hold display unit, (C) is an effect display unit A, and (D) is an effect display unit B. In the 1st Embodiment of this invention, it is a perspective view which shows the drive mechanism which rotates an effect movable member. In the 1st Embodiment of this invention, it is a perspective view which shows each part of the drive mechanism which rotates an effect | action movable member. In the 1st Embodiment of this invention, it is a side view of the drive mechanism which rotates an effect | action movable member. In 1st Embodiment of this invention, it is a table which shows the relationship between the rotation position of an effect movable member, and the display part which faces the front of a game machine. 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 main process performed by the microcomputer for main control (1stCPU) 710 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 customer waiting process 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 an example of the procedure of the fluctuation pattern information setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the other example of 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 the prefetch command reception process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. In the 1st Embodiment of this invention, it is a table for setting the operation | movement aspect (movable body information) of an effect movable member. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the pending | holding number command reception process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the pending | holding display process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the motor / SOL control process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. (B) It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the end setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect performed in the fluctuation | variation display apparatus and effect movable member of the 1st Embodiment of this invention in time series. (A) is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the fluctuation pattern information setting process which concerns on the modification 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. (B) is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the production information setting process which concerns on the modification 1 of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch command reception process which concerns on the modification 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. In Modification 1 of the first embodiment of the present invention, an effect example performed in the variable display device and the effect movable member is shown in time series. (A) is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the fluctuation pattern information setting process which concerns on the modification 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. (B) is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the production | presentation information setting process which concerns on the modification 2 of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch command reception process which concerns on the modification 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. In the modification 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, the first half part of the production example performed in a variable display apparatus and a production | presentation movable member is shown in time series. In the modification 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, the latter half part of the example of an effect performed in a variable display apparatus and an effect movable member is shown in time series. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect which rotates the effect movable member of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. (A) is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the fluctuation pattern information setting process which concerns on the modification 3 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. (B) is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the production | presentation information setting process which concerns on the modification 3 of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch command reception process which concerns on the modification 3 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a side view which shows the display part of each side surface of the production movable member (logo unit) with which the gaming machine of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention is equipped. (A) is a merged hold display unit A, (B) is a merged hold display unit B, (C) is a merged hold display unit C, and (D) is a merged hold display unit D. In the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, the first half part of the example of an effect performed in a variable display apparatus and an effect movable member is shown in time series. In the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, the latter half part of the example of an effect performed in a variable display apparatus and an effect movable member is shown in time series. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch command reception process which concerns on the modification 1 of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the pending | holding number command reception process which concerns on the modification 1 of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. In Modification 1 of the second embodiment of the present invention, an effect example performed in the variable display device and the effect movable member is shown in time series. (A) is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process during a fluctuation | variation which concerns on the modification 2 of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. (B) is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the production pattern change process which concerns on the modification 2 of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the pending | holding number command reception process which concerns on the modification 2 of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. In the modification 2 of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, it is a figure which shows the example 1 of an effect performed in a variable display apparatus and an effect movable member in time series. In the modification 2 of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, it is a figure which shows the example 2 of an effect performed in a fluctuation display apparatus and an effect movable member in time series. In the modification 2 of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, it is a figure which shows the example 3 of an effect performed in a fluctuation | variation display apparatus and an effect movable member in time series. In the modification 3 of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, it is a figure which shows the example of an effect performed in a fluctuation | variation display apparatus and an effect movable member in time series. (A) It is a figure which shows the distribution apparatus with which the game machine of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention is equipped. (B) In the 3rd Embodiment of this invention, it is a figure which shows the effect visually recognized by a player. It is sectional drawing which shows operation | movement of the flow-path switching member which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. In the 3rd Embodiment of this invention, it is a figure which shows the example of an effect performed in a fluctuation | variation display apparatus and an effect movable member in time series. In the 4th Embodiment of this invention, it is a figure which shows an example of operation | movement of an effect | action movable member. In the 4th Embodiment of this invention, it is a figure which shows the other example of operation | movement of an effect movable member. (A) It is a side view which shows the production | presentation movable member (before accommodating an LED board) which concerns on the 5th Embodiment of this invention. (B) It is an end elevation which shows the production movable member (before accommodating an LED board) which concerns on the 5th Embodiment of this invention. In the 5th Embodiment of this invention, it is a figure which shows a mode that an LED board is accommodated in the main-body part of an effect | action movable member. (A) In the 5th Embodiment of this invention, it is a figure which shows the holding | maintenance display part of an effect movable member. (B) In the 5th Embodiment of this invention, it is a figure which shows the effect display part of an effect movable member. It is a figure which shows an example of the production movable member which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the other example of the production | presentation movable member which concerns on other embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described 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 4 that is attached to a main body frame 2 fixed to an island facility via a hinge 3 so that a right side portion can be freely opened and closed. The open / close frame 4 includes a front frame 5 and a glass frame (game frame) 6.

A game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is disposed on the front frame 5, and a glass frame 6 having a cover glass 6 a that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached. The front frame 5 and the glass frame 6 are
Each can be opened individually. For example, only the glass frame 6 can be opened to access the game area 31 (see FIG. 2) 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. 9) 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. Decorative member 7
The frame decoration device 21 (refer to FIG. 10) configured by LEDs (light sources) or the like is accommodated in the interior, 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 contains an illumination member such as an LED inside,
A light emission effect is performed 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. 10) 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. 10).

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 lights up 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 actions are caused by the magnetic sensor switch 23 (FIG. 9).
This is detected by detecting magnetism by reference) or by detecting vibration by the vibration sensor switch 24 (see FIG. 9).

Further, the act of opening the open / close frame 4 illegally is also included in the illegal act. The open / close state of the front frame 5 is detected by a front frame open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 9), and the open / closed state of the glass frame 6 is detected by a glass frame open detection switch 26 (see FIG. 9).

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

A fixed panel 13 fixed to the front frame 5 at a position below the glass frame 6 is provided with a lower plate 14 and an operation unit 15 for driving the ball emitting device. When the player rotates the operation unit 15, the ball launcher launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 11 a to the game area 31 (see FIG. 2) 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 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,
In the variable display game on the variable display device (display device) 35 (see FIG. 2), it is possible to perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened, and to change the effect pattern (effect mode) in the normal game state. Can do. The fluctuation display game includes a special figure fluctuation display game and a general figure fluctuation display game (a general figure game, a specific fluctuation display game). Shall be pointed to.

The normal gaming state (normal state) is a gaming state in which a specific gaming state has not occurred. The specific gaming state is, for example, a probability variation gaming state (high probability state) with a high probability that the result of the variable display game is a big hit, a short time gaming state capable of improving the number of executions per unit time of the variable display game, A big hit gaming state (special gaming state) or the like. Further, the normal gaming state is also referred to as a low probability state corresponding to the high probability state.

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.

FIG. 2 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 includes a flat game board main body 32 (made of wood or synthetic resin) serving as a mounting base for various members, and a substantially circular game area surrounded by a guide rail 33 on the front surface of the game board main body 32. 31. A front component (side case) is attached to the front surface of the game board main body 32 and outside the guide rail 33. Further, the front right component of the lower right side of the game area 31 is covered with a black transparent certificate plate at the center of the front surface. A game ball is fired from a hitting ball launching device in a game area 31 surrounded by the guide rail 33 to play a game. The game area 31 is provided with a windmill as a batting direction changing member, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like. The area 31 flows down.

A center case 34 that forms a window portion serving as a display area of the variable display game is attached to the approximate center of the game area 31. Arranged behind the window formed in the center case 34 is a variable display device (display device) 35 as an effect display device capable of executing an effect of a variable display game for variable display (variable display) of a plurality of identification information. Has been. The variable display device 35 includes, for example, a display unit 35 a such as a liquid crystal display, and is arranged so that display contents can be viewed from the front side of the game board 30 through the window of the center case 34. Note that the variable display device 35 is not limited to a device including a liquid crystal display, and may include a display such as an EL or a CRT.

In the variable display device 35, a plurality of variable display areas are provided in an area (display area) where an image of the display screen can be displayed, and identification information (special symbols) and a variable display game are produced in each variable display area. Character to be displayed. In addition, an image (for example, jackpot display, fanfare display, ending display, etc.) based on the progress of the game is displayed on the display screen.

On the upper right side (upper side) of the variable display device 35 in the game area 31, an effect movable member (
Logo unit) 70 is provided. The effect movable member 70 is configured to be rotatable by a drive mechanism 80 (see FIG. 5) when a predetermined effect is executed. In addition, the effect movable member 70 is configured to be movable and swingable in a predetermined direction along the board surface (or the cover glass 6a) of the game board 30 by another drive mechanism (not shown). The effect movable member 70 includes display units (notification units) such as a model information display unit 71 and a hold display unit 72 on each side surface. Detailed configurations of the effect movable member 70 and the drive mechanism 80 will be described later.

On the side of the center case 34 in the game area 31, there is a normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate,
(Predetermined area) 36 is provided. Inside the normal start gate 36, the normal start gate 3
A gate switch (SW) 603 (see FIG. 9) for detecting a game ball that has passed 6 is provided. Then, when the game ball that has been driven into the game area 31 passes through the general chart start gate 36 (a predetermined condition is established), a general map display game (specific variation display game) is executed. Note that a normal symbol start gate (common figure start gate, predetermined area) 36 may be provided on the left side of the center case 34 in the game area 31.

Further, three general winning holes 40 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 34, and one general winning opening 40 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 34. In addition, the winning of a game ball to the general winning opening 40 is a winning opening switch (SW) 604a provided in the general winning opening 40.
˜604m (see FIG. 9).

Also, below the center case 34 is provided a first start winning opening (first starting winning area, start opening 1) 37a for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game, and a reverse "Ha" And a pair of opening / closing members 37c that are converted into a state in which game balls can easily flow in, and a second start winning opening (second start winning area, start opening 2) 37b is disposed therein. . And when a game ball wins the 1st start winning opening 37a or the 2nd starting winning opening 37b, a special figure change display game is performed as an auxiliary game. That is, the starting condition for starting the special figure changing display game is that the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a or the second starting winning opening 37b, and the first start winning opening 37a and the second start winning opening 37a. The winning opening 37b forms a variable starting winning device that generates the starting condition.

The pair of opening / closing members 37c of the second start winning opening 37b always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the first start winning opening 37a is provided above the second starting winning opening 37b, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state.

When the result of the general-purpose variable display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the opening / closing member 37c is reversed in a “C” shape by a general-purpose solenoid 27 (see FIG. 9) as a driving device. It is configured to be opened and changed to an open state (a state advantageous for the player) in which the game ball easily flows into the second start winning opening 37b.

Further, below the second start winning opening 37b of the game area 31, the upper winning opening solenoid 28 (the large winning opening solenoid 1) (see FIG. 9) can be rotated and opened in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted forward. There is provided a special variable winning device 41 having a large winning opening (first large winning opening) having an open / close door 41a in the form of an attacker. Also, on the upper side of the game area 31, an attacker-type opening / closing door that can be opened by turning in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted to the left side by a big winning opening solenoid 128 (big winning opening solenoid 2) (see FIG. 9). There is provided a special variable prize winning device 141 having a big prize opening 141a (second big prize opening). Special variation winning device 41
(Or 141) is converted from a state in which the big prize opening is closed (blocking state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player, special game state) according to the result of the special figure variation display game. A predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player by facilitating the inflow of the game ball into the winning opening. It should be noted that count switches 605 and 606 (count switches 1 and 2) (see FIG. 9) serving as detection means for detecting the game balls that have entered the big prize opening are arranged inside each big prize opening (winning area). It is installed.

When a game ball wins the general winning port 40, the first starting winning port 37a, the second starting winning port 37b, and the special winning port of the special variable winning device 41 (or 141), the payout control device 640 (see FIG. 9) The number of prize balls according to the type of the winning prize winning opening is controlled to be discharged from the payout device to the upper plate 11a or the lower plate 14 of the front frame 5. Further, below the special variable winning device 41, an out port 42 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port or the like is provided.

In addition, on the outside of the game area 31 (for example, the lower right portion of the game board 30), the special figure fluctuation display game (first special figure fluctuation display game, second special figure fluctuation display game) in the fluctuation display device 35, and the general game There is provided a collective display device 50 for executing a universal figure display game triggered by a winning at the figure start gate 36. Further, the collective display device 50 is provided with a display unit for displaying information such as the current gaming state.

The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display unit) 51 and a second special figure fluctuation display unit (figure display unit) (figure display game) composed of a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) or the like. Special figure 2
Display) 52, a variable display section (general map display) 53 for the general map display game, and LE
A memory display unit (Special figure 1 hold display 54, Special figure 2 hold display 55, Universal figure hold display 56) for notifying the start memory number of each variable display game composed of D lamps is provided.

In addition, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs, and the first to notify the occurrence of the big hit.
A gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) 57, a second gaming state display unit (second gaming state indicator) 60 that turns on when a short time state occurs and notifies the occurrence of the short time state, and powers on the gaming machine 1 An error indicator 58 that displays an error when the probability status of the big hit is a high probability state, the number of rounds at the time of the big hit (the open / close door 41a (or 141a) of the special variable winning device 41 (or 141)
A round display section 59 for displaying the number of times of opening and closing of the screen is provided.

The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 is 7 segments during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being executed in the fluctuation display device 35. Special identification information (by flashing the segment of the type indicator
Fluctuation display is performed for switching a special figure or a special symbol every predetermined time.

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

The normal display 53 blinks the lamp during the change and displays that it is changing (specific identification information is displayed in a variable manner). 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 indicator 54 is a first start winning opening 37 that is a variation start condition of the special figure 1 indicator 51.
Among the start memories generated by winning a, the number of unstarted start memories (= holding number, special figure 1 holding number) is displayed. Specifically, four LED lamps are provided, and when the number of hold is “0”, 4
All the two lamps are turned off. When the number of holdings is “1”, only lamp 1 is turned on. Further, when the number of holdings is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on, when the number of holdings is “3”, the lamps 1, 2 and 3 are turned on, and when the number of holdings is “4”, 4 is set. All the lamps 1 to 4 are turned on.

The special figure 2 hold indicator 55 is a second start winning opening 37 that is a variation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52.
Among the start memories generated by winning a prize b, the number of unstarted start memories (= the number of reservations, the number of special figure 2 reservations) is displayed in the same manner as the special figure 1 hold display 54.

The general map hold display 56 displays the general map start memory number (= the general map hold number) which is the variation start condition of the general map display 53. For example, when two LED lamps are provided, the number of reserved drawings is “0”.
In the case of, lamps 1 and 2 are turned off, and when the number of reserved drawings is “1”, only lamp 1 is turned on. 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, in the case of a normal gaming state, the first gaming state indicator 57 turns off the lamp,
When a big hit has occurred, the lamp is turned on. For example, the second gaming state indicator 60 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the time-short state occurs.

The error indicator 58 turns off the lamp when the jackpot probability state is low when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, for example, and when the jackpot probability state is high when the gaming machine 1 is turned on. Turns on the lamp.

For example, the round display unit 59 turns off the lamp in a normal gaming state, and when a big hit occurs, the round display unit 59 displays a lamp corresponding to the number of rounds of the big hit (2 rounds or 15
Set (Round) to lit. The round display unit 59 may be configured by a 7 segment type 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. 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.

Here, the flow of the game in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention and the details of the fluctuation display game (the normal figure fluctuation display game, the special figure fluctuation display game) will be described.

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a hitting ball launcher (not shown) toward the game area 31. The launched game balls flow down the game area 31 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 31, and the normal start gate 36 and the general prize opening 40. , First start winning port 37a, second starting winning port 37b or special variable winning device 41,
141 is won or flows into the outlet 42 provided at the bottom of the game area 31 and is discharged from the game area 31. Then, when a game ball wins the general winning port 40, the first starting winning port 37a, the second starting winning port 37b, or the special variable winning device 41, 141, the number of winning balls according to the type of the winning port that has won, From the payout unit controlled by the payout control device 640, the front frame 5 is discharged to the upper plate 11 a or the lower plate 14.

As described above, a gate switch 603 (see FIG. 9) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 36 is provided in the general diagram start gate 36. The usual start gate 36 is
For example, a non-contact type switch. When the game ball that has been driven into the game area 31 passes through the usual figure start gate 36, it is detected by the gate switch 603, and the usual figure change display game is executed.

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 ended, or the result of the normal map change display game is a hit. When the second start winning opening 37b is converted to the open state, the normal start gate 3
If the game ball passes through 6, the number of memorized figures starting memory will be added if it is less than the upper limit number of memorized figure starting memories (
+1), and one ordinary start 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 (predetermined random number, normal figure random number value) for determining the hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored. When the random number value for use coincides with the determination value, the specific variation display game is won and a specific result mode (specific result) is derived. Details of the random number value for hit determination will be described later.

The general-purpose variable display game is a variable-display unit (standard map display) 53 provided in the collective display device 50.
It is supposed to be executed in. The general-purpose indicator 53 is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (general-purpose symbols, normal symbols) in a lighting state and indicating a shift in a non-lighting state. The variation of the identification information 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. If the stoppage result of this usual figure change display game becomes a specific result, it becomes a hit of the usual figure, and the second start winning opening 3
The pair of opening / closing members 37c of 7b are opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). This makes it easier for a game ball to win the second start winning opening 37b, and the number of times the second special figure variation display game is executed increases.

When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the universal chart start gate 36 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal chart display unit 53 stops in the hit state and enters the hit state. At this time, the second start winning opening 37b is in a state in which the open / close member 37c is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in power solenoid 27 (see FIG. 9). And the winning of the game ball into the second start winning opening 37b is allowed.

A winning ball to the first starting winning port 37a and a winning ball to the second starting winning port 37b are respectively provided with a first starting port switch 601 (see FIG. 9) and a second starting port switch 602 (FIG. 9). ). The game balls won in the first start winning opening 37a are detected as start winning balls in the first special figure variation display game, and are stored in a limit of four, and the game balls won in the second start winning opening 37b Detected as the start winning ball of the 2 special figure variation display game, and stored up to 4 balls.

In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted, and the extracted random number value is used for the game control device 600 (see FIG. 9).
The special figure storage area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start winning memory (starting memory) for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number of the special figure start winning memory is displayed on the start display number storage display unit (the special figure 1 hold display 54 and the special figure 2 hold display 55) of the collective display device 50, and Also displayed on the fluctuation display device 35 of the center case 34. Thus, the game control device 600 functions as a start winning storage means for storing and storing the start memory.

The game control device 600 is configured to display a special figure indicator (variable display device, special figure 1 display 51 or special figure 2) based on a winning in the first starting prize opening 37a or the second starting prize opening 37b or each start memory.
A first special figure fluctuation display game or a second special figure fluctuation display game is played on the display 52).

The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. Also, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers,
A decorative special figure fluctuation display game for variably displaying symbols, character designs, etc.) is executed.

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

Further, when the first start winning opening 37a or the second starting winning opening 37b is won at a predetermined timing (specifically, when the winning random number at the time of winning detection is a winning value) As a result of the variable display game, a specific result mode (special result mode) is derived from the display symbols, and a big hit state (special game state) is obtained. Correspondingly, the display mode of the variable display device 35 is also a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers in the flat order such as “7, 7, 7”).

At this time, the special variable winning device 41 (or 141) is connected to the special winning opening solenoid 28 (or 1).
28) By energizing (see FIG. 9), the big prize opening is for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds)
The state is converted from a closed state where no game ball is received (a state disadvantageous to the player) to an open state where the game ball is easily received (a state advantageous to the player). That is, the special variable winning device 41 (or 141)
Because the big prize opening that is provided in is opened until a predetermined time or a predetermined number of game balls win,
During this time, the player is given a privilege that he can acquire many game balls.

The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display game is not executed simultaneously. Also, with respect to the decorative special figure fluctuation display game in the fluctuation display device 35, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game may be executed in different display devices or in different display areas. However, it may be executed in the same display device or display area. In this case, the decoration 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.

In addition, the first start winning opening 37a (the second starting winning opening 37b) can be started in a state where the first special figure changing display game (second special figure changing display game) can be started and the start memory number is zero. When the game ball wins, the start memory (special drawing start memory) is stored as the start right is generated. At this time, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is immediately started based on the start memory. At this time, the start memory number is decremented by one. The The start memory for executing the first special figure variation display game is referred to as a first special figure start memory, and the start memory for executing the second special figure variation display game is referred to as a second special figure start memory.

On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation is performed. If the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a (second start winning opening 37b) in a state where the display game is not finished or in a special gaming state, the start memory number is less than the upper limit number. The start memory number is incremented by 1, and one start memory is stored. Then, in a state where the starting memory number becomes 1 or more, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started (the end of the previous special figure fluctuation display game or the special game state) (End), the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is started based on the stored start memory.

In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

Although not particularly limited, the first start port switch 601 in the first start winning port 37a, the second start port switch 602 in the second start winning port 37b, the gate switch 603, and the winning port switch are not particularly limited. 604a to 604n and count switches 605 and 606 are provided with a magnetic detection coil, and a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a game ball) that detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Called a proximity switch). A micro switch having a mechanical contact can be used as the front frame open detection switch 25 on the front frame 5 or the glass frame open detection switch 26 provided on the glass frame 6.

[Direction movable member (logo unit)]
With reference to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, an effect movable member (logo unit or logo accessory) 70 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the effect movable member 70. FIG. 4 (A)-(
D) is a side view showing each side surface of the effect movable member 70. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3, the effect movable member 70 includes a polyhedral main body portion 70a having a plurality of surfaces, and elongated cylindrical shaft portions 70b and 70c. A display unit (notification unit) described later is provided on each surface of the main body 70a. In the present embodiment, the polyhedral main body 70a has a quadrangular prism shape having four side surfaces and two end surfaces, but may have other polyhedral shapes. Main unit 70a
May have a triangular prism shape in addition to a quadrangular prism shape among a plurality of polygonal column shapes having a plurality of side surfaces, and a plate-like shape having front and back surfaces as long as it has a plurality of side surfaces. sell.

As shown in FIGS. 4A to 4D, display portions are provided on the four side surfaces of the quadrangular columnar main body portion 70a of the effect movable member 70, respectively. Here, the side surface is a surface extending substantially parallel to the axial direction. The four display units (notification units) include a model information display unit 71 for displaying (notifying) information on the model of the gaming machine 1, and a hold display unit 72 for displaying (notifying) information on the number of holds (starting storage number). An effect display part (A) 73 for effects and an effect display part (B) 74 for effects.

The model information display unit 71 displays, for example, a model name as a logo (decorative character) as information on the model of the gaming machine 1.
Is displayed. In the present embodiment, the logo is added as a decoration (fixed decoration) fixed to the model information display unit 71 on the side surface of the main body 70a.

The hold display unit 72 includes a plurality of LED (light emitting diode) lamps included in a panel decoration device 760 described later, and turns on the LED lamps under the control of the effect control device 700 described later to determine the number of hold (undigested start memory). Number). Here, there are eight LED lamps (light sources), and the four LED lamps arranged in a line on one side of the hold display portion 72 are the first hold display portion 72a.
The four LED lamps arranged in a line on the other side constitute a second reserved display portion 72b. The LED lamp may be an LED lamp including two LED elements, for example, red and blue, which can change the emission color according to the pre-read result. The LED lamp hold display also serves as a decoration of the effect movable member 70.

Similar to the special figure 1 hold indicator 54, the first hold display unit 72a displays and notifies the special figure 1 hold number which is the unstored start memory number of the special figure 1. Similarly to the special figure 2 hold indicator 55, the second hold display unit 72b displays (notifies) the special figure 2 hold number which is the unstored start memory number of the special figure 2. The effect control device 700 (see FIG. 10), which will be described later, controls the start memory display based on the decoration special figure hold number command (special figure hold number command) transmitted from the game control device 600 (see FIG. 9). Controls blinking of the LED lamps of the first and second hold display portions 72a and 72b. Body 7
At 0a, an inconspicuous lead wire or wiring (not shown) through which a control signal (current) is sent from the effect control device 700 to the LED lamp is provided.

Specifically, in the first and second hold display sections 72a and 72b, when the hold number (the special figure 1 hold number or the special figure 2 hold number) is “0”, all four LED lamps are turned off. , LE of 4 LED lamps (referred to as lamps 1, 2, 3, 4 from one end) when the number of holdings is “1”
Only the D 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.

In the present embodiment, the effect display part (A) 73 and the effect display part (B) 74 are each an effect character (logo) added as decoration (fixed decoration) fixed to the side surface of the main body part 70a. ) And designs. Note that either the effect display unit (A) 73 or the effect display unit (B) 74 can be omitted.

Note that any of the display units of the effect movable member 70 can be configured by a display (such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (electroluminescence) display) that displays an image or a video. In this case, the model information display unit 71, the hold display unit 72, the effect display unit 73,
Characters (including a logo) displayed on 74, a design, a display of the number of reservations, and the like may be displayed on the display as an image.

(Drive mechanism)
With reference to FIGS. 5 to 7, the drive mechanism 80 provided in the gaming machine 1 and rotating the effect movable member 70 will be described. The drive mechanism 80 rotates the effect movable member 70 when executing a predetermined effect. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of an assembly 90 (part of a board effect device 770 described later) including the effect movable member 70 and the drive mechanism 80. 6A and 6B are enlarged perspective views of the first portion 80a and the second portion 80b of the drive mechanism 80. FIG. FIG. 7 is a side view of the drive mechanism 80.

Referring to FIG. 5, the drive mechanism 80 includes a first portion 80a on one side and a second portion 80b on the other side. The first portion 80 a includes a first rotating part 81, an electric motor 82, and a first holding part 83. The second portion 80 b includes a second rotating part 84 and a second holding part 85. The shaft portion 70 b of the effect movable member 70 is connected to the first rotating portion 81, and the shaft portion 70 c is connected to the second rotating portion 84. The electric motor 82 rotates the first rotation unit 81 via a gear, and the effect movable member 70 rotates together with the first rotation unit 81 and the second rotation unit 84. The rotation axis of the effect movable member 70 coincides with the shaft portion 70b and the shaft portion 70c. The first rotating portion 81 is rotatably held by the first holding portion 83, and the second rotating portion 84 is rotatably held by the second holding portion 85. From the viewpoint of aesthetics, the first portion 80a and the second portion 80b of the drive mechanism 80 may be put in a case that cannot be visually recognized from the outside.

6A, in the first portion 80a of the drive mechanism 80, the first rotating portion 81 includes a first detection piece 86, and the first holding portion 83 detects the first detection piece 86. Sensor 87
Is provided. 6B, in the second portion 80b of the drive mechanism 80, the second rotating portion 84 includes a second detection piece 88, and the second holding portion 85 detects the second detection piece 88. Two sensors 89 are provided. For example, the first sensor 87 and the second sensor 89 are light detection sensors that detect the first detection piece 86 and the second detection piece 88 using light, respectively.
The first detection piece 86 is detected by detecting a light blocking state where light is blocked by the second detection piece 88 and the second detection piece 88.
And the second detection piece 88 can be detected. Note that the first detection piece 86 and the second detection piece 88 may be made of a magnetic material, and the first sensor 87 and the second sensor 89 may be made of a magnetic sensor.

Referring to FIG. 7, the first detection piece 86 and the second detection piece 88 are configured so that the rotation axis (
The shaft portion 70b and the shaft portion 70c) are arranged so as to be shifted by 90 degrees. That is, the first detection piece 8
6 is detected by the first sensor 87, the second detection piece 88 is at a position shifted by 90 degrees around the rotation axis from the second sensor 89. When the second detection piece 88 is detected by the second sensor 89 as indicated by a dotted line in FIG. 7, the first detection piece 86 is at a position shifted by 90 degrees around the rotation axis from the first sensor 87.

FIG. 8 shows the rotation position of the effect movable member 70, the display unit facing the front of the gaming machine 1 (that is, the horizontal direction (player side) substantially perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 30 on the cover glass 6a side), One sensor 87
4 is a table showing the relationship between the detection of the second sensor 89 and the presence or absence of detection. The electric motor 82 rotates the effect movable member 70 by 90 degrees, and the effect movable member 70 rotates so that any display part of the effect movable member 70 faces forward (player side) visible from the player. Adjust the position. When the first sensor 87 is at the first rotational position where the first detection piece 86 is detected, the effect movable member 7
A model information display unit 71 of 0 is facing forward (player side). When the second sensor 89 is at the second rotational position where the second detection piece 88 is detected, the hold display portion 72 of the effect movable member 70 faces forward. When the effect display part (A) 73 and the effect display part (B) 74 face forward, the first sensor 87 and the second sensor 87 are not detected. With the rotation of the electric motor 82, the effect display unit (A) 73 and the effect display unit (B) 74 are adjusted to face forward with reference to the first rotation position and the second rotation position. At the third rotational position, the effect display unit (A) 73 faces forward. At the fourth rotational position, the effect display unit (B) 74 faces forward.

The other drive mechanism (not shown) is an assembly 9 including the effect movable member 70 and the drive mechanism 80.
The entire 0 (assembly) is moved and swung in a predetermined direction along the board surface (or cover glass 6a) of the game board 30. For example, the drive mechanism may be a mechanism in which the entire assembly 90 is attached to an arm or the like and the arm is moved and swung by an electric motor.

[Game control device]
Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the game control device 600 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 9 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.

A game control device 600 shown in FIG. 9 is a main control device (main board) that comprehensively controls games in the gaming machine 1. The game control device 600 includes a power supply device 800, a payout control device 640,
And the production control device 700 is connected. 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. CPU
The 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 switch base 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 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. In proximity I / F621,
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 605 and 606 are connected.

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 prize opening switches 604a to 604n are
It is a switch that detects that a game ball has won a general winning opening 40.

The detection signals of the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602 are input port 6
22 and a gaming microcomputer (via an inverting circuit 612 of the CPU unit 610).
(Microcomputer) 611. This is because the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 611 is designed to detect the low level as an effective level.

The count switches 605 and 606 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 605 and 606, the number of winning game balls is counted, and the counted number of gaming balls is stored in a memory provided in the game control device 600.

Since the voltage of the input signal to the proximity I / F 621 is normally within a predetermined range, according to the proximity I / F 621, the lead wire in each switch is disconnected or short-circuited based on the voltage value of the signal from each switch. An abnormal voltage value can be detected. When such an abnormality is detected, the proximity I / F 621 outputs a signal indicating the abnormality from the abnormality detection output terminal.

Further, signals from the magnetic sensor switch 23 and the vibration sensor switch 24 are directly input to the input port 622, and from the front frame opening detection switch (SW) 25 and the glass frame opening detection switch (SW) 26 to the input port 623. The signal is input directly. Input port 623
Are also input with various signals from the payout control device 640.

The magnetic sensor switch 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 vibration sensor switch 24 detects the vibration of the gaming machine 1 in order to detect an illegal act that vibrates the gaming machine 1.

The front frame opening detection SW 25 detects that the front frame 5 is opened. Front frame open detection S
W25 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 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. . The gaming microcomputer 611 is connected to the gaming state notification LED 12, the collective display device 50, and the general-purpose solenoid 27 via the output unit 630.
Then, control signals are transmitted to the special winning opening solenoids 28 and 128, the effect 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 ROM 611b is, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the contents of effects,
Fluctuation pattern distribution information for determining a fluctuation pattern that defines whether or not a reach state has occurred is stored.

The fluctuation pattern distribution information is the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 1 stored as the start memory.
3 is distribution information for the CPU 611a to refer to 3 and determine a variation pattern. The variation pattern distribution information includes out-of-range variation pattern distribution information selected when the result is out of range, large hit variation pattern distribution information selected when the result is per 15R or per 2R, and the like. For example, the fluctuation pattern distribution information related to the fluctuation pattern (including shortening fluctuation and normal fluctuation) in which the special figure fluctuation display game does not reach, the fluctuation pattern relating to the fluctuation pattern in which the normal (N) reach is executed in the special figure fluctuation display game Distribution information, variation pattern distribution information relating to a variation pattern for executing a special (SP) 1 reach in a special figure variation display game, variation pattern relating to a variation pattern for executing a special (SP) 2 reach in a special figure variation display game Special in the distribution information, special map fluctuation display game (SP
) Fluctuation pattern distribution information relating to a variation pattern for executing 3 reach, variation pattern distribution information relating to a variation pattern for executing premium reach (special reach) in a special figure variation display game that is a big hit. Further, the pattern distribution information includes the latter half variation pattern distribution information and the first half variation pattern distribution information.

Reach (reach state) has a display device (variable display device 35 in the present embodiment) whose display state can be changed, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times.
In the gaming machine 1 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the plurality of display results become a predetermined special result mode, some of the plurality of display results are still In a stage where no derived display is performed, a display state in which a display result that has already been derived and displayed satisfies a condition that becomes a special result mode (for example, a plurality of pieces of identification information excluding the identification information that stops last is in a special game state) This is a state in which the special information is stopped with the identification information that can be generated, and the identification information to be stopped last is variably displayed. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is the special result mode even when the display device's variable display control progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. There is no display mode. For example, a state where so-called full-rotation reach is performed in a variable display region while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is included in the reach state. The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device has progressed to reach a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition for the special result mode.

Thus, for example, the decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on the display device corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game has a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas in the fluctuation display device 35. If the result display is displayed after the variable display is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition for the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas ( For example, the state where the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. Besides this,
When the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that becomes a special result mode is satisfied in any two variable display areas of left, middle, and right (for example, the same identification information is obtained) The state (except for the special result mode) may be the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state.

In addition, the reach state includes a plurality of reach effects as a notice effect of the big hit game state (special game state). Reach production with different possibility of special results (different reliability), normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, special 3
Reach, premium reach (special reach), etc. are set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premium reach. In addition, the reach state is included in a variable display mode at least when a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). In other words, there may be included a variable display mode in a case where it is determined that a special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place).

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. ROM611b or RAM6
As 11c, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

The inverting circuit 612 is a signal input via the proximity I / F 621 (first start port switch 6
The logic value of 01 and the signal from the second start port switch 602 is inverted to make the gaming microcomputer 6
11 is output.

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 631 a to 631 e and a buffer 632.
a, 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.

The payout control device 640 is connected to the CPU unit 61 by parallel communication via the port 631a.
Information output from 0 is transmitted. 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.

Also, the payout control device 640 outputs a firing permission signal to the firing control device 690. The launch control device 690 can launch a game ball into the game area 31 only when a launch permission signal is input.

Further, the payout control device 640 discharges a prize ball from the payout unit (not shown) based on a prize ball command signal from the game control device 600, or based on a lending request signal from a card unit (not shown). The rental balls are discharged from the payout unit. 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 shot ball cut switch signal is a signal that is output when there are not enough game balls before the payout. The overflow switch signal is the lower plate 14 (see FIG. 1).
This is a signal output when a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored.

The effect control device 700 receives a data strobe signal (SSTB) from the port 631a of the output unit 630 and an 8-bit data signal from the port 631b via the buffer 632a. The data strobe signal (SSTB) is 1bi indicating whether data is valid or invalid.
It is a signal of t. The 8 + 1 bit signal (subcommand) from the buffer 632a is output by parallel communication. The buffer 632a is transmitted from the effect control device 700 to the game control device 60.
It is provided to secure one-way communication so that no signal can be transmitted to zero. Subcommands transmitted to the production control device 700 include a change start command, a customer waiting demo command,
Production control command signals such as a fanfare command, a probability information command, and an error designation command are included. The change start command includes a change pattern command.

The big prize opening solenoid 28 and the ordinary electric solenoid 27 include a port 631c and a driver 6
A signal output from the CPU unit 610 is input via 33a. Grand prize opening solenoid 2
8 rotates the opening / closing door 41a (see FIG. 2) of the special variable winning device 41, and the large winning opening solenoid 128 rotates the opening / closing door 141a (see FIG. 2) of the special variable winning device 141, Rotates the opening / closing member 37c of the second start winning prize opening 37b.

The collective display device 50 includes a gaming state notification LED 12 and a state indicator.
The anode terminal of the LED of the status indicator is connected to the driver 633c via the segment line,
The driver 633c and the port 631d are connected. The cathode terminal of the LED of the status indicator is connected to the driver 633b via a digit line, and the driver 633b and the port 631c are connected. An on / off drive signal from the driver 633c is input to the anode terminal of the LED of the status indicator, and an 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 a terminal for outputting game data such as a start signal indicating the start of the special figure variation display game and a special signal indicating the occurrence of the big hit gaming state to the information collecting device 665. 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 a first start port switch 601, a second start port switch 602, a gate switch 603, winning port switches 604a to 604n, and a count switch 605.
, 606, and signals output to the special winning opening solenoid 28 and the general-purpose solenoid 27, etc., are 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 generates an AC-DC voltage of DC32V from an AC power supply of 24V.
A normal power supply unit 810 having a converter and a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V and DC5V from a voltage of DC32V, and a gaming microcomputer 611
Backup power supply unit 820 for supplying power supply voltage to the internal RAM 611c at the time of power failure
And a control signal generation unit 830 that outputs a control signal such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, a reset signal, etc. that informs the game control device 600 of the occurrence or recovery of a power failure. With.

A DC voltage of a predetermined level such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 800 is supplied to the game control device 600 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 600.

In the present embodiment, power supply device 800 is configured separately from game control device 600, but backup power supply unit 820 and control signal generation unit 830 are integrated on a separate board or game control device 600, that is, You may comprise so that it may provide on a main board | substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 600 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 820 and the control signal generation unit 8 are provided on a board different from the power supply device 800 or the main board as in the embodiment.
By providing 30, it is possible to reduce the cost by removing it from the object of replacement.

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. The backup power supply unit 820 can be configured with one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor.

Further, the backup power source is a gaming microcomputer 611 (especially a built-in R
AM), and the data stored in the RAM 611c is retained even during a power failure or after the power is cut off. 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 backup power supply unit 820 can hold game data for two to three days or more.

The control signal generator 830 monitors the input voltage (guaranteed DC 32V) of the switching regulator that generates DC 12V and DC 5V. Detection voltage is DC17.2V ~ DC20.0
When it is V, it is determined that there is a power failure, and a power failure monitoring signal is output from the control signal generator 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 unit 620 via the Schmitt circuit 624.
To the input port 623. The initialization switch signal is stored in the RAM of the gaming microcomputer 611.
611c and the signal stored in the RAM of the payout control device 640 are signals forcibly initializing.

[Production control device]
With reference to FIG. 10, an effect control device 700 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG.
0 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.

The effect control device 700 shown in FIG. 10 is similar to the game microcomputer 611 of the game control device 600, and a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 710 composed of an amusement chip (IC).
And a video control microcomputer (2ndC) that performs video control and the like under the control of the main control microcomputer 710.
PU) 720 and VDP (Video Display Procedures) that performs image processing for video display on the variable display device 35 (see FIG. 2) in accordance with commands and data from the video control microcomputer 720.
sor) 730 and various melodies and sound effects such as the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b.
And a sound source LSI 705 to be reproduced from. As described above, when any of the display units of the effect movable member 70 is configured with a display (such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (electroluminescence) display) that displays an image or video, the VDP 730 is connected to the display. It also performs image processing for video display.

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 (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 sends the reproduced sound to the sound source LSI 705. Instruct the contents. 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.

RAM 7 that provides work areas for main control microcomputer 710 and video control microcomputer 720
11 and 721 are provided inside each chip. R that provides the work area
The AMs 711 and 721 may be provided outside the chip.

Between the main control microcomputer 710 and the video control microcomputer 720, the main control microcomputer 710
And the tone generator LSI 705 are configured to transmit and receive data 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.

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

From the VDP 730 to the main control microcomputer 710, an image of the fluctuation display device 35 and the front frame 5 are displayed.
And the vertical synchronization signal VSYNC to synchronize the lighting of LEDs and the like provided on the game board 30
Is output. Also, the VRAM 731 from the VDP 730 to the video control microcomputer 720
An interrupt signal INT0-n and a wait signal WAIT for informing that a command or data is waiting to be received from the video control microcomputer 720 are output in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing.

From the video control microcomputer 720 to the main control microcomputer 710, the video control microcomputer 72
A synchronization signal SYNC is output that informs that 0 is operating normally and gives command transmission timing.

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. Video control microcomputer 720 separately from main control microcomputer 710
By sharing the processing, it is possible to display a fast-moving image on a large screen, which is difficult to achieve with only the main control microcomputer 710, on the variable display device 35, and is equivalent to the image control microcomputer 720. An increase in cost can be suppressed as compared with the case where two CPUs having processing capability are used.

The effect control device 700 includes an interface chip (command I / F) 701 for receiving a command transmitted from the game control device 600. The production control device 700
A change start command transmitted from the game control device 600 via the command I / F 701,
A customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, an error designation command, and the like are received as an effect control command signal. Game microcomputer 611 of 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. Therefore, the command I / F 701 has a signal level conversion function.

The production control device 700 includes a hold display unit 72 (production movable member 70) and a center case 34.
Board decoration LE that controls the board decoration device 760 including LED lamps and the like provided in the game board 30
D control circuit 741, frame decoration LED control circuit 742 for controlling the frame decoration device 21 including LEDs and the like provided on the front frame 5, and the effect movable member 70 that enhances the effect by cooperating with the effect display in the variable display device 35. Frame effect motor control for driving and controlling the frame effect device 22 including the board effect motor / SOL (solenoid) control circuit 743 for controlling the drive of the panel effect device 770 including the decorative member 7 and the like, the illumination drive motor for the movable illumination 9 and the like. A circuit 744 is provided.

These control circuits (741 to 744) are connected to a main control microcomputer 710 via an address / data bus 740. The panel decoration LED control circuit 741 constitutes the hold display unit 72 of the effect movable member 70 based on the hold number acquired from the decoration special figure hold number command (special figure hold number command) by the main control microcomputer 710. It also controls the turning on and off of the LED lamp.

The board effect device 770 includes an effect movable member 70, a drive mechanism (drive source) 80 for rotating the effect movable member 70, and another drive mechanism (not shown) for moving the effect movable member 70. included. The electric motor 82 in the driving mechanism 80 and the electric motors of other driving mechanisms are controlled by a board effect motor / SOL (solenoid) control circuit 743.

Further, the effect control device 700 includes an effect button SW (switch) 751 that detects that the effect button 17 (see FIG. 1) is operated, and an effect motor SW (switch) that detects that various drive motors are driven. 752a to 752n, an input circuit 750 that detects the on / off state of the first and second sensors 87 and 89, and transmits a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 710, and an audio power amplifier that drives the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b Amplifier circuits 707 and 708 made up of and the like are provided.

The normal power supply unit 810 of the power supply device 800 includes the effect control device 700 and the effect control device 70.
In order to supply a predetermined level of DC voltage to an electronic component controlled by 0, a plurality of types of voltages can be generated. Specifically, DC 32V for driving the drive motor and solenoid, and DC 12V for driving the variable display device 35 including a liquid crystal panel or the like.
In addition to DC5V, which is the power supply voltage of the command I / F 701, DC18V for driving the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b, and a reference for these DC voltages, and a power supply monitor lamp are lit. It is possible to generate a voltage of NDC 24V.

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 uses the general-purpose port of the video control microcomputer 720 to perform VD
It has a function of generating and supplying a reset signal for P730. 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 effect control means for performing effect control based on the command transmitted from the game control device 600, and the display control means for controlling the display content displayed on the variable display device 35. And a function as sound output control means for outputting sound effects and the like from the speaker 10.

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, main processing executed by the game control device 600 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the first half of the main processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the latter half of the main processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. The game control device 6
In the flowchart of the processing executed by 00, the step code (number) is “A ***”.
Is expressed.

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, an interrupt processing mode is set (step A1004).

Next, the game control device 600 stands by until the program of the payout control device (payout board) 640 is normally started (step A1005). For example, wait for 4 milliseconds. By controlling in this way, at the time of turning on the power, before the start of the dispensing control device 640 is completed,
Since the game control device 600 is activated first and transmits the command to the payout control device 640, it is possible to avoid the payout control device 640 from missing the transmitted command.

Thereafter, the game control device 600 can read and write the RWM such as RAM and EEPROM.
Access to (read / write memory) is permitted (step A1006). further,
All output ports are set to OFF (no output) (step A1007). In addition, the serial port preinstalled in the gaming microcomputer 611 is set not to be used (step A1008). This is because the serial port is not used because parallel communication is performed with the payout control device 640 and the effect control device 700 in the present embodiment.

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 A1009). 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 A1009 is “N”), the game control apparatus 600 checks whether the data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal ( Step A1010 to Step A1013). In more detail,
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 processing of step A1010 and step A1011, it is checked whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 1 stored in the power failure inspection area 1 is normal.
Similarly, in the processing of step A1012 and step A1013, it is checked 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 of the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal (the result of Step A1013 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 600 calculates verification data called a checksum. Checksum calculation processing is executed (step A1014).
.

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 (step A1015), and whether these values match. Is determined (step A1016).

On the other hand, when the initialization switch signal is set to ON (the result of Step A1009 is “Y”), the game control device 600 is not normal (Step A10).
11 or the result of step A1013 is “N”), if the checksum value at the time of power-off does not match the checksum value calculated in step A1014 (step A10).
If the result of 1016 is “N”), the initialization processing from step A 1039 to step A 1043 in FIG. 12 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 A1016 is “Y”), the game control device 600 has executed the power failure processing normally, A process for restoring the previous state is executed (step A101 in FIG. 12).
7-step A1023). First, an area in the RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment) in which information for determining whether or not the information at the time of a power failure has been normally stored is cleared (initialized). Specifically, all the power outage inspection areas are cleared (step A1017), and the area where the checksum is stored is cleared (step A1018).
. Further, an area for storing error-related information and information for monitoring fraud is reset (step A1019).

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 the area for storing the game state in the RWM (step A1020). If it is determined that the probability is not high (the result of Step A1020 is “N”), the processing after Step A1023 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 A1020 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 A1021). Subsequently, the high-probability notification LED (third gaming state indicator 58) provided in the collective display device 50 is set to ON (lighted) (step A1022).

Further, 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 A1023). 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 mentioned above, the initialization process is
It is executed when a gaming machine that has been normally powered off is started 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 A1039). Further, all stack areas after the access prohibited area are cleared (step A1040). Then, the initial value for power-on is saved in the initialized area (step A1041).

Subsequently, the game control device 600 sets a time value corresponding to a period during which external information related to RWM clear is output (step A1042). Then, at the end of the initialization process, a command for turning on the power is transmitted to the effect control device 700 (step A1043), and step A1024.
The subsequent processing is executed.

When the processing of step A1023 or step A1043 is completed, the game 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 game microcomputer 611 (clock generator). Activate (
Step A1024).

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 A1025). Specifically, the CPU 611a determines a predetermined register (
Processing such as setting a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in the CTC update permission register) is executed. Further, the value of a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at power-on is saved in a predetermined area of the RWM as an initial value (start value) of various corresponding initial value random numbers (step A1026). ). Thereafter, the game control device 600 permits an interrupt (step A1027).

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. Various initial value random numbers include, for example, a random number for determining the jackpot symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, jackpot symbol random number 2), and a random number for determining the hit of the normal variation display game (per random number)
Is included.

Subsequently, the game control device 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 A1028). 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. In addition,
The generation source of various random numbers is not limited to the above-described embodiment, 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.

Furthermore, after the initial value random number update process is executed, the game control device 600 includes the power supply device 800.
Is set to the number of times of checking the power failure monitoring signal input from the port and read through the port and the data bus (step A1029). 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 A1030). When the power failure monitoring signal is not ON, that is, when there is no power failure (the result of Step A1030 is “N”), the initial value random number update processing of Step A1028 is executed again, and the processing from Step A1028 to Step A1030 is performed. Repeated execution (loop processing).

Also, interrupts are permitted (step A) before the initial value random number update process (step A1028).
1027), when a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process,
It is possible to execute interrupt processing with priority. 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 A1028), 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.

On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON (the result of Step A1030 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 A1029 has been reached (step A1031). When 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 A1031 is “N”)
) Again, it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (step A1030). 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 game control device 600 has continuously detected that the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON has reached the number of checks (the result of step A1031 is “Y”), it is assumed that a power failure has occurred. Execute the process at the time of power failure (Step A1032 to Step A)
1038).

The game control device 600 prohibits interruption (step A1032) and sets all output ports to off (step A1033). Thereafter, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 1 (step A1034), and further, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 2 (step A1035).

Further, the game control device 600 executes a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum when the RWM is turned off (step A1036), and the calculated checksum value is calculated as the RWM.
Is saved in the checksum area (step A1037). Finally, access to the RWM is prohibited so that the contents of the RWM are not changed (step A1038), 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. 13 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. Z
The 80-series microcomputer includes 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 605 and 606, 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. The solenoid to be controlled includes, for example, a big prize opening solenoid 2
8. A general electric solenoid 27 is included. The output process also includes a process of outputting game data to the information collecting device 665 that collects game data in the gaming machine.

Next, the game control device 600 executes a command transmission process for transmitting (outputting) the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 700, the payout control device 640, and the like (step A1104). Specifically, the variation control command for designating the variation pattern of the identification information in the special figure variation display game, and the production control device 700 when recovered from a power failure
A power failure recovery command for executing power failure recovery processing is transmitted to the effect control device 700, or a prize ball command for designating the number of prize balls to be paid out from the payout device is transmitted to the payout control device 640.

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, counters corresponding to various random numbers (big hit random number counter, hit random number counter,
The value of the random number counter for effect determination, etc.) is incremented by one.

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 605 and 606. 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 front frame 5 and the glass frame 6 are targeted for unauthorized opening.

Further, 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). For details of the special figure game process, refer to FIG.
Will be described later.

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 a detection signal from the magnetic sensor switch 23 or the vibration sensor switch 24 and executes a magnet error monitoring process for determining whether or not there is an abnormality (step A1111). 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 A1112).

Then, the game control device 600 clears the interrupt request and declares the end of the interrupt (step A1113). Thereafter, the register temporarily saved in the process of step A1101 is restored (step A1114), the interrupt and timer interrupt by the prohibited external device are permitted (step A1115), the timer interrupt process is terminated, and the main process Return to.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, the details of the special game process (step A1108) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure 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.

When the special figure game process is started, the game control device 600 starts with the first start port switch 6.
A start switch monitoring process for monitoring the winning of the 01 and the second start port switch 602 is executed (
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 count switch monitoring process (step A12).
02). In the count switch monitoring process, the special variable winning device 41 (or 141) to be opened is opened.
) Detects a game ball won in the corresponding special variable prize-winning device 41 (or 141) by a count switch 605 (or 606) provided in (), and monitors the number of game balls won.

Next, the game control device 600 determines whether the special figure game processing timer has already expired,
Alternatively, as a result of updating (-1) the special figure game process timer, it is checked whether or not the special figure game process timer has expired (step A1203). 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.

If the special game process timer has not expired (the result of step A1204 is “N”), the game control apparatus 600 executes the processes after step A1216.

On the other hand, when the special game processing timer expires (the result of step A1204 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 A12
05). Furthermore, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired based on the table (step A1206). Then, the return address after the branch process ends is saved in the stack area (step A1207), and the process is branched according to the game process number (step A1208). The game process number indicates the progress state of the special figure variation display game, and indicates the progress state of the special figure variation display game in seven stages of 0 to 6. When the process corresponding to a certain game process number is completed, the game process number is changed to the next number or the like.

When the game process number is “0” (the result of step A1208 is “0”), the game control device 600 executes a special figure routine process (step A1209). 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.

When the game process number is “1” (the result of step A1208 is “1”), the game control apparatus 600 executes the special figure changing process (step A1210). Processing during special map change
Setting of the stop display time of the identification information in the special figure variation display game, setting of information necessary for performing the special figure display processing, and the like are performed.

When the game process number is “2” (the result of step A1208 is “2”), the game control apparatus 600 executes a special figure display process (step A1211). The special map display process is
If the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, set the fanfare command according to the type of the big hit, set the fanfare time according to the big prize opening pattern of each big hit, and perform the fanfare / interval processing To set the information necessary for this.

When the game process number is “3” (the result of step A1208 is “3”), the game control apparatus 600 executes the fanfare / inter-interval process (step A1212).
. 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 A1208 is “4”), the game control apparatus 600 executes a special winning opening opening process (step A1213). 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 A1208 is “5”), the game control device 600 executes the big winning opening remaining ball process (step A1214). 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 whether a predetermined number (predetermined number) of game balls have been won in the big prize opening, and the opening / closing door 41a corresponding to the case where any of the conditions is satisfied. (Or 141a) is closed. After this is repeated 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 A1208 is “6”), the game control device 600 executes a jackpot end process (step A1215). The jackpot end process is
In step A1209, information necessary for performing the special figure routine processing is set.

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 A1216). Subsequently, the symbol variation control process related to the collective display device 50 (special display 1 display 51) is executed (step A1217).
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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 A1218). Subsequently, the symbol variation control process related to the collective display device 50 (special figure 2 display 52) is executed (step A1219).
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[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. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of start port switch monitoring processing 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, the game control device 600 is connected to an ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning device, second start winning port 37).
b opening / closing member 37c) is operating, that is, the opening / closing member 37 of the second start winning prize opening 37b.
It is checked whether or not c is in an open state in which a game ball can be won (step A130).
3). When the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (the result of step A1303 is “Y”), the processing after step A1306 is executed.

On the other hand, the game control apparatus 600, when the normal electric accessory is not operating (step A13)
If the result of 03 is “N”), it is checked whether the number of fraudulent winnings to the second start winning opening 37b is equal to or greater than the fraud determination number (step A1304). Is determined (step A1305).

The illegal winning will be described in detail. The second start winning opening 37b cannot receive a game ball when the opening / closing member 37c is closed, and can receive a game ball only when the opening / closing member 37c is open. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, there is a high possibility that some abnormality or fraud has occurred, and when there is a game ball won in the closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. And
In the process of step A1305, 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).

When the number of illegal winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations, the game control device 600 (step A130).
If the result of 5 is “Y”), the start-port switch monitoring process is terminated without executing the process related to the special-figure display game as winning and invalidity of the game ball in the second start-out winning port 37b.

On the other hand, when the number of fraudulent winnings is less than the number of fraud determinations, the game control device 600 (step A
The result of 1305 is “N”), and a table for setting information on hold by the second start winning opening 37b is prepared (step A1306), and the special drawing start opening switch common processing is executed (step A).
1307). Thereafter, the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, details of the special start port switch common process (step A1302, step A1307) in the start port switch monitoring process described above will be described. FIG. 16 shows the first of the present invention.
It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure starting port switch common process of embodiment of this.

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 includes a first start port switch 601 and a second start port switch 60.
2, it is checked whether or not a signal is input from a monitored start port switch (for example, the first start port switch 601) (step A 1401 and step A 1402). If no signal is input from the monitoring target start port switch (the result of step A1402 is "N"), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated.

On the other hand, when a signal is input from the monitored start port switch (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 to 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, and it is checked whether or not the start port signal output count overflows (step A).
1406, 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 checked whether or not the number of special figure hold (starting memory) is less than the upper limit value (step A1409, step A1410).

When the special figure hold number is less than the upper limit (the result of step A1410 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 reservations to be updated (for example, the number of special figure 1 reservations) and updated (
Step A1411).

Subsequently, the game control device 600 prepares a decoration special figure holding number command. The decoration special figure reservation number command is composed of a MODE part and an ACTION part. More specifically, the game control device 600 firstly displays the decoration special figure hold number command (MO) of the start port switch to be monitored.
DE section) is prepared (step A1412), and a special figure reservation number command (ACTION section) corresponding to the special figure reservation number is prepared (step A1413). Then, command setting processing for setting transmission of the prepared special figure reservation number command is executed (step A1414).

Next, the game control device 600 calculates the address of the random number save area corresponding to the updated number of special figure hold (step A1415). 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 A1416). Further, a jackpot symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step A).
1417). Thereafter, the prepared jackpot symbol random number is saved in the RWM jackpot symbol random number saving area (step A1418).

Subsequently, the game control device 600 extracts the corresponding variation pattern random number 1, and saves the extracted value in the variation pattern random number 1 save area of the RWM (step A1419). Similarly,
The corresponding variation pattern random number 2 is extracted, and the extracted value is saved in the variation pattern random number 2 saving area of the RWM (step A1420). Further, the corresponding variation pattern random number 3 is extracted, and the extracted value is saved in the RWM variation pattern random number 3 saving area (step A14).
21). 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 A1418, and executes the special figure hold information determination process (step A1422). For details of the special figure hold information determination process, refer to FIG.
Will be described later. Then, the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the number of special figure hold is not less than the upper limit value, the game control device 600 (step A1)
The result of 410 is “N”), and a special figure reservation number command (overflow command) is prepared (step A1423), and command setting processing is executed (step A1424).

On the other hand, when the monitoring target is not the first start port switch 601 (the result of step A1431 is “N”), or the command setting process of step A1424 is completed, the game control device 600 has a special figure start port switch. End common processing.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A1422) in the special figure start port switch common process (FIG. 16) described above will be described. FIG. 17 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.

First, the game control device 600 checks whether or not the execution condition for the prefetch effect (notice) is satisfied (step A1501), and determines whether or not the execution condition for the prefetch effect is satisfied (step A1502). The execution condition of the pre-reading effect is that the game ball is the first start winning opening 37a.
If a prize is won, it means that there is no ordinary power support (electric support) and there is no special gaming state. In addition, when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 37b, the execution condition for the prefetch effect is always satisfied. Note that it may be determined that the condition for transmitting the prefetching prohibition command, that is, the condition for executing the prefetching effect, is not satisfied even when the number of executions of the variable display game is less than eight after the power failure recovery. The general electric power support (electric support) opens and closes the opening / closing member 37c of the second start winning opening 37b at a predetermined time interval for a predetermined time so that the game ball easily flows into the second starting winning opening 37b. That means.

When the game control device 600 satisfies the execution condition of the prefetch effect (step A1)
The result of 502 is “Y”), and a big hit determination process is executed to determine whether or not the pending start-up memory is a big hit (step A1503). 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.

On the other hand, if the execution condition for the prefetch effect is not satisfied (the result of step A1502 is “N”), the game control apparatus 600 ends the special figure hold information determination process. That is, in the case where the first start winning opening 37a is won, and during the ordinary power support (electric support) or the big hit, the pre-reading process for determining the result related information (game result information) corresponding to the start memory is performed. Configured not to run. Note that the condition for sending the prefetch prohibition command, that is, after recovery from a power failure,
The prefetch process may not be executed even when the number of executions of the variable display game is less than eight.

Thereafter, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination process in step A1503 is a jackpot (step A1504). If the determination result of the big hit determination process is not a big hit (the result of step A1504 is “N”), a deviation information table is set as a table for selecting the production contents (step A1507). And the process after step A1508 is performed.

On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination process is a jackpot (the result of step A1504 is “
Y "), the game control device 600 sets the jackpot symbol random number check table corresponding to the winning start port as a table for specifying the symbol for identifying the jackpot (step A150).
5). In the jackpot symbol random number check table, a determination value of a random number indicating a distribution rate as to whether or not the jackpot is hit and an address of the jackpot information table 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 A1505, acquires and sets the corresponding jackpot symbol table (step A1506). In the jackpot information table, symbol information and a start opening winning symbol command are defined.

Subsequently, the game control device 600 acquires the symbol information from the jackpot information table set in the process of step A1506 or the loss information table set in the process of step A1507, and stores the symbol information in the symbol information area for work of the RWM. Save (step A1508).

Then, the game control device 600 acquires the start opening prize effect symbol command from the set information table and saves the start opening prize effect symbol command in the winning effect symbol command area of the RWM (step A1509). The start opening winning effect design command is used, for example, to notify the effect control device 700 of a pre-determination result (prefetch result) corresponding to the start memory (step B1205 described later).

Next, the game control device 600 prepares a start opening prize flag corresponding to the start opening switch to be monitored (step A1510), and prepares a target table for setting a start opening winning effect command (step A1511). For example, reach system information can be notified to the production control device 700 by the start opening prize production command (step B1209 described later).

Thereafter, the game control device 600 executes special figure information setting processing for setting special figure information set for the start target to be monitored (step A1512). Subsequently, among the variation modes in the special figure fluctuation display game, after executing the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process for setting the latter half fluctuation pattern (step A1513), the fluctuation pattern setting process for setting the first half fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game. Is executed (step A1514).

The latter half variation pattern setting process (step A1513) and the variation pattern setting process (step A1514) are processes for selecting one variation pattern from a plurality of variation patterns indicating the variation mode of the identification information. This is executed based on the variation pattern selected by the above process.

Then, the game control device 600 calculates and prepares the MODE portion of the variation (start opening prize effect) command corresponding to the first variation number of the first variation pattern (step A1515), and sets the value of the latter variation number of the second variation pattern. A command setting process is performed to prepare as a variation command ACTION section (step A1516), and set these as a start opening prize effect command to be sent to the effect control device 700 in combination (step A1517). Subsequently, a start opening winning prize command command is loaded from the winning symbol design command area and prepared (step A15).
18) The command setting process is executed (step A1519). Thereafter, the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.

That is, a start opening prize effect command is prepared in the processes of step A1515 and step A1516, and a start opening prize effect symbol command is prepared in the process of step A1518, and a determination result (prefetch result) corresponding to the start memory is obtained. It is possible to notify the effect control device 700 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory. The effect control device 700 changes the display mode of the start-up memory display displayed on the variation display device 35, for example, and gives the player the result of the special diagram variation display game before the start timing of the special diagram variation display game. Is notified. Here, the game control device 600 functions as a prior determination unit, and the effect control device 700 functions as a prior notification unit.

The control in the game control device 600 has been described above. Subsequently, the production control device 70
The control by 0 will be described.

[1st CPU main processing (production control device)]
Next, details of the main process executed by the effect control device 700 will be described. FIG. 18 shows a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) of the effect control device 700 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
710 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of main processing executed by 710. The main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is turned on. In the flowchart of the process executed by the effect control device 700, the step code (number) is represented as “B ***”.

When the execution of the main process is started, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 710 first prohibits interruption (step B1001). Next, the RAM 711 as a work area is cleared to 0 (step B1002), and CPU initialization processing is executed (step B1003). Thereafter, initial values necessary for executing various processes are set in the RAM 711 (step B1004).
A random number initialization process is executed (step B1005).

Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 activates various interrupt timers for generating an interrupt at a predetermined timing (for example, 1 millisecond) (step B1006) and permits the interrupt (step B1007). When the interrupt is permitted, a command reception interrupt process for receiving a command transmitted from the game control device 600 is executable.

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 detects an operation signal of the effect button 17 by the player or executes a process according to the detected signal (step B1009). Further, 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.

Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 performs game control command analysis processing (step B1010).
The first scene control process for controlling the scene (display contents) to be displayed on the variable display device 35 is executed based on the control command analyzed in (). In the 1st scene control process, the display contents of the screen are controlled in an integrated manner. Also included is a pre-reading notice control process for informing in advance that a variable display game with a high expectation level of jackpot is executed.
The first scene control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Further, 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 relating to the effect control device 700, when a command for instructing error notification is received from the game control device 600, a predetermined process such as alarm sound notification is executed.

Then, the main control microcomputer 710 executes an effect command editing process for editing a command transmitted to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 720 (step B1014).

Further, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a sound control process for controlling sound output from the speaker 10 (step B1015). Further, a decoration control process for controlling a decoration device (board decoration device 760, frame decoration device 21) made up of LEDs or the like is executed (step B1016).
) Furthermore, electric effectors driven by motors and solenoids, and rendering devices such as movable lighting 9 (
A motor / SOL control process for controlling the board effect device 770 and the frame effect device 22) is executed (step B1017). In the decoration control process in step B1016, the LED lamp of the hold display unit 72 of the effect movable member 70 is also controlled to be turned on / off based on the number of holds. Details of the motor / SOL control processing will be described later with reference to FIGS.

Finally, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a random number update process for updating a random number such as a production 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, the 1st scene control process (step B1012 in the 1st main process described above).
) Will be described in detail. FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the first 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 B1101). In the case of the in-test mode (the result of step B1101 is “Y
") Since there is no need to actually perform the production control, the first scene control process is terminated.

When the gaming machine 1 is not in the testing mode, the main control microcomputer 710 (step B1
If the result of 101 is “N”), it is determined whether or not a scene change command transmitted from the game control device 600 has been received (step B1102). If the scene change command has not been received (the result of step B1102 is “N”), the processing after step B1107 is executed. The scene change command is a command corresponding to processing in steps B1108 to B1116 described later, and is, for example, a “power-on command” or “power failure recovery command”.

The main control microcomputer 710 receives the scene change command (step B).
The result of 1102 is “Y”), and the (current) gaming state to be updated is acquired (step B110).
3). Further, it is determined whether or not a valid command has been received (step B1104).
. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the change destination scene matches the current gaming state. When the main control microcomputer 710 has not received a valid command (step B1104).
Is “N”), the processing after step B1107 is executed.

When the main control microcomputer 710 receives a valid command (step B1104).
Is "Y"), the received command is saved in a predetermined area of the memory (RAM) (step B1105). Furthermore, a production request flag is set (step B1106).
). 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 B1111) described later.

Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 executes processing according to the received identifier of the scene change command (step B1107).

When the received command identifier indicates “power-on command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes power-on processing (step B1108). In the power-on process, the screen displayed when the gaming machine 1 is powered on is controlled.

When the identifier of the received command indicates “power failure recovery command”, the main control microcomputer 710 performs power failure recovery processing (step B1109). 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 identifier indicates “customer waiting demo command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a customer waiting process (step B1110). 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.

When the identifier of the received command indicates “variation pattern command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes the changing process (step B1111). 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. Details of the changing process will be described later with reference to FIG.

When the identifier of the received command indicates “symbol stop command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes symbol stop processing (step B1112). In the symbol stop process, the symbol variation display is stopped at the specified symbol.

The main control microcomputer 710 indicates that the received command identifier is “fanfare command”.
Is indicated, the fanfare process is executed (step B1113). In the fanfare process, a fanfare corresponding to the generated jackpot is output.

The main control microcomputer 710 indicates that the identifier of the received command is “large-open / open n-th command”.
Is indicated, the process during the round is executed (step B1114). In the round process, effect control during each round in the special gaming state is performed.

The main control microcomputer 710 executes interval processing when the identifier of the received command indicates “interval command” (step B1115). In the interval process, effect control between each round in the special gaming state is performed.

The main control microcomputer 710 executes an ending process when the identifier of the received command indicates “ending command” (step B1116). In the ending process, effect control is performed when the special gaming state is finished.

Subsequently, when the execution of the process based on each command is completed, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a symbol command reception process for receiving a symbol command (step B1117). The symbol command includes information for designating a stop symbol.

Further, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a hold number command reception process for receiving a decoration special figure hold number command (step B1118). The decorative special figure hold number command (special figure 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. Details of the hold command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes prefetch command reception processing (step B1).
119). The prefetch command reception process is a process for setting a hold display effect or the like based on a prefetch command (also referred to as a prior determination command). In the prefetch command receiving process, the main control microcomputer 710 receives and receives a start opening prize effect symbol command (preliminary effect symbol command) and a start opening prize effect command (preliminary effect command) as a prefetch command (preliminary determination command). The contents of the prior determination command thus saved are saved in the corresponding start storage area (a part of the RAM 711) as prefetch information. The main control microcomputer 710 acquires the start memory design information from the start opening winning effect command as pre-read information, and acquires the start system reach system information from the start opening winning effect command. The main control microcomputer 710 determines from the symbol information whether the result of the variable display game corresponding to the start-up memory is a loss or a big hit, and further determines the prefetch information (the information of the determination result of the loss / big hit and the reach system) Based on the information), the production information related to the pre-reading production is set in the start storage area. Here, the prefetching effect is an effect based on the prefetching information, and is a prefetching notice effect (including a continuous notice effect) or other effects. 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 B).
1120). 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.

[Waiting for customers]
Next, the customer waiting process (step B11) in the first scene control process (FIG. 19) described above.
Details of 10) will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of customer waiting processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

The main control microcomputer 710 first determines whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B1201). When there is an effect request flag (the result of step B1201 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not it is waiting for a customer at the time of power failure recovery (
Step B1202, B1203). On the other hand, when there is no production request flag (the result of Step B1201 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 performs processing for setting a customer waiting screen (Step B1210).

When waiting for a customer to recover from a power failure (the result of step B1203 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 clears the power-on flag that was set when the power-on command was received (step B1204). When it is not waiting for the customer at the time of power failure recovery (the result of Step B1203 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 initializes the effect movable member 70 via the panel effect motor / SOL control circuit 743, the drive mechanism 80, and the like. The position is set (step B1205). The initial position is a first rotation position at which the model information display unit 71 can be viewed from the player facing the front (player side) (step B1205).

After step B1204 or step B1205, the main control microcomputer 710 sets a customer waiting screen processing number (step B1206), and sets a customer waiting demo timer to a predetermined time (for example, 12000 ms) (step B1207). Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710
Saves the operation invalid flag in a predetermined area of the memory (RAM 711) (step B120).
8) The effect request flag is cleared (step B1209). The main control microcomputer 710 invalidates the signal from the effect button SW751 by the operation of the effect button 17 (PB, push button) by the operation invalid flag. When the effect request flag is cleared, the result of step B1201 of the next customer waiting process becomes “N”, and the main control microcomputer 71
0 performs the customer waiting screen setting process based on the customer waiting screen process number (step B12).
10).

[Fluctuation processing]
Subsequently, the changing process (step B1) in the first scene control process (FIG. 19) described above.
111) will be described in detail. FIG. 21 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 in step B1106 is set (step B1301). When the effect request flag is set (the result of step B1301 is “Y”), various information is set.

Specifically, the main control microcomputer 710 first clears the information of the effect button 17 (PB, push button) (step B1302). The effect button information is input information input by the effect button 17 via the effect button SW751.

Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 sets the rotation position of the effect movable member 70 (movable body) to a hold display position (reference position) for holding display (notification) (step B1303).
The hold display position is a second rotation position where the hold display portion 72 of the effect movable member 70 faces forward. Thereby, when the production movable member 70 is not the holding display position, such as immediately after the end of the customer waiting,
The effect movable member 70 can be set at the hold display position. Here, the main control microcomputer 710
Depending on the contents of the effects, the operation mode of the movable lighting 9 and the electric combination (movable combination) other than the effect movable member 70 of the board effect device 770 may be set.

Further, the main control microcomputer 710 performs a variation count management process for managing the variation count (B
1304). Thereafter, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a variation pattern information setting process for setting the variation pattern, details of the effect during the variation, and the like (step B1305). In addition,
Details of the variation pattern information setting process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes random number seed initialization processing (step B13).
06). Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 responds to the information set in the variation pattern information setting process by starting and stopping the variation display in the decorative special figure variation display game executed by the variation display device 35, A scene sequence table for managing the execution timing and display time of various displays such as display is set (step B1307). The decorative special figure variation display game is executed in accordance with the set scene sequence table. The random number seed initializing process is an initializing process for initializing a seed value of a random number for determining the production information so as not to cause the production. Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 clears the effect request flag (step B1308).

On the other hand, when the production request flag is not set (when the scene change command is not received), the main control microcomputer 710 indicates that the result of step B1301 is “N
]), It is determined whether or not to change the display effect state by the update timer. Specifically, first, it is determined whether the update timer is 0, that is, whether the time is up (step B1309).
).

When the update timer expires, the main control microcomputer 710 (step B13).
The result of 09 is “Y”), and it is determined whether or not it is currently the final scene (step B1310).
). If it is the final scene, the end of the variable display game (end of fanfare) is set (step B1311). If it is not the final scene, the next scene data set in the scene sequence table is set (step B1312). The main control microcomputer 710
If the update timer has not expired (the result of step B1309 is “N”),
The process during this change is finished.

[Variation pattern information setting process 1]
Next, details of the variation pattern information setting process (step B1305) in the above-described variation process (FIG. 21) will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variation pattern information setting process procedure (variation pattern information setting process 1) according to the first embodiment of this invention.

The main control microcomputer 710 acquires stop symbol information of the special figure variation display game (step B1401), and stores the hold information that is information related to the hold (undigested start memory) in the memory (RAM).
711) is saved in a predetermined area (step B1402), and the gaming state is acquired (step B1403). Next, the main control microcomputer 710 starts the start storage area (RAM 711) corresponding to the current change (starting storage digested during execution of the current special figure change display game).
The production information stored in (a part of) is acquired (step B1404), and the production mode is set based on the obtained production information (step B1405). The effect information is information related to the prefetch effect based on the prefetch information. Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 acquires the stop symbol information stored in the start storage area (step B1406), and sets the stop symbol (step B1406).
Step B1407).

Next, the main control microcomputer 710 determines the variation pattern based on the gaming state, the production mode, etc., and sets the variation pattern information (step B1408). Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 sets a variation time value corresponding to the variation pattern information (step B1409).
Then, movable body information corresponding to the variation pattern information is set (step B1410), and other advance notice information corresponding to the variation pattern information is set (step B1411). Step B1
The movable body information 410 includes information related to the rotation position of the effect movable member 70 (logo unit) rotated by the drive mechanism 80 and the effect movable member 7 moved by the drive mechanism (not shown).
Contains information on the movement position of 0 (logo unit).

Next, the main control microcomputer 710 confirms whether or not the determined variation pattern is a pattern with a logo movable effect (whether there is a logo movable effect) based on the movable body information set in step B1410. Then (step B1412) and determination (step B1413). The logo movable effect is an effect of moving the effect movable member 70. In particular, the logo movement production here,
The rotation position of the effect movable member 70 is changed from the second rotation position (holding display position) at the start of fluctuation to the third rotation position (effect display position A) or the fourth rotation position (effect display position B). Thus, this is a rotation effect that rotates the effect movable member 70 so that the effect display unit 73 or the effect display unit 74 faces forward (see FIG. 29F). The rotation effect that rotates the effect movable member 70 is a novel effect and improves the interest of the game.

When the variation pattern is a pattern with a logo moving effect (that is, a logo rotation effect) (the result of step B1413 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 sets hold display movement information (step B1414), and holds the hold. A hold display movement flag indicating that there is a display movement is set to ON and saved in a predetermined area of the memory (RAM 711) (step B1415). When the variation pattern is not a pattern with a logo moving effect (the result of step B1413 is “N”)
) The main control microcomputer 710 ends the variation pattern information setting process. Here, the hold display movement information means that the hold display is displayed on the variable display device 35 as the effect display unit 73 or the effect display unit 74 of the effect movable member 70 faces forward and the hold display unit 72 becomes invisible. Information about moving. The hold display movement allows the player to continue to see the hold display.

[Variation pattern information setting process 2]
FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating another example (variation pattern information setting process 2) of the variation pattern information setting process according to the first embodiment of this invention. Fluctuation pattern information setting process 2
, Steps B1416 and B1417 are added from the variation pattern information setting process 1. Steps having the same contents as those of the variation pattern information setting process 1 in FIG. 22 are denoted by the same step numbers and description thereof is omitted.

When the fluctuation pattern is not a pattern with a logo moving effect (that is, a logo rotation effect) (the result of step B1413 is “N”), a pre-read command to be described later in the start memory area of the hold (start memory) corresponding to the current variation It is determined whether there is target hold information stored in the reception process (FIG. 24) (step B1416). Here, the target hold information is information indicating that the target hold (or specific hold) is a target for which a pre-reading effect has been performed by a pre-read command receiving process at the time of winning a prize at the start opening.

When there is target hold information (the result of step B1416 is “Y”), the movable body information corresponding to this target hold information is set (step B1417), and when there is no target hold information (result of step B1416) Is “N”), the current variation pattern information setting process is terminated.
The movable body information in step B1417 is operation information for moving the effect movable member 70 at the start of fluctuation, and in particular for causing the effect movable member 70 to swing in a predetermined direction such as the vertical direction by a drive mechanism (not shown). (See FIG. 29E). Thereby, when the target hold which performed the prefetch effect is digested, the effect movable member 70 can be moved (swinged) at the time of the start of the fluctuation | variation regarding target hold, and the interest of a game can be improved.

[Read-ahead command reception processing]
Subsequently, a prefetch command reception process (in the first scene control process (FIG. 19) described above (
Details of step B1119) will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating a prefetch command reception process procedure according to the first embodiment of this invention.

First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not a prefetch command (preliminary determination command) has been received (step B1501). If the prefetch command has not been received (the result of step B1501 is “N”), the current process ends. When a prefetch command is received (the result of step B1501 is “Y”), prefetch information that is the content of the received prefetch command is held in the corresponding start memory area (hold memory area: part of RAM 711) (start memory). Is saved (step B1502).

Next, the main control microcomputer 710 checks and determines whether or not the effect movable member 70 (logo unit) is in effect based on the rotation position (steps B1503 and B1504). If the production movable member 70 is in the third or fourth rotation position, the production display unit (A) 73 or the production display unit (B) 74 faces forward, and the production movable member 70 (logo unit) is producing. It is judged that. When the production movable member 70 is producing (the result of Step B1504 is “Y
The main control microcomputer 710 sets hold display information indicating that hold display is performed on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 (step B1505). When the effect movable member 70 is not in the effect (the result of Step B1504 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 sets hold notification information indicating that the hold display unit 72 of the effect movable member 70 performs the hold notification. (Step B1506).

Next, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the hold (start-up storage) saved in step B1502 is a specific hold (steps B1507 and B15).
08). The specific hold (specific hold) is a hold with high reliability (expectation) for jackpot that performs pre-reading effects. If it is not a specific hold (the result of step B1508 is “N”),
The main control microcomputer 710 ends the current prefetch command reception process.

If it is specific hold (the result of step B1508 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 71
0 sets the movable body information based on the prefetch information (holding information) stored in step B1502 (step B1509). The movable body information in Step B1509 is information on an operation mode for moving the effect movable member 70 as a pre-reading effect, and is used to swing the effect movable member 70 in a predetermined direction such as the vertical direction by a drive mechanism (not shown). Including information on the operation mode of (
(See FIG. 29C). Thereby, when specific hold | maintenance generate | occur | produces at the time of winning to a start opening, the effect movable member 70 is moved (for example, vibrated) as pre-reading production, and the interest of a game can be improved.

Next, the main control microcomputer 710 saves the target hold information in the hold start storage area saved in step B1502 (step B1510). The target hold information is information that can be used in step B1416 (FIG. 23), and indicates that the target hold is a target hold (target start memory) that has been pre-readed by the pre-read command receiving process at the time of winning the start opening. is there. As described above, when the target hold on which the pre-reading effect is performed is digested, the effect movable member 7
You can move 0.

[Movable body information (operation mode)]
FIG. 25 shows a table for setting the operation mode (movable body information) of the effect movable member 70 that is performed when a specific suspension occurs at the time of winning at the start port in Step B1509. The table is stored in the memory (PROM 702 or the like) of the effect control device 700, and associates the pre-read information (information on the determination result of the loss / hit and the reach system information) with the operation mode of the effect movable member 70. In the present embodiment, the operation mode of the effect movable member 70 relates to the size of the operation. In the table, the selection rate is such that a larger operation is selected as the reliability of the jackpot is higher (upward of the table). It has been established. When the effect movable member 70 performs the swing operation, the swing amplitude increases as the reliability of the big hit increases.

In step B1509, the main control microcomputer 710 refers to the table of FIG. 25 and selects the operation mode of the effect movable member 70 as the movable body information by lottery based on the prefetch information acquired in step B1502. As a result, a larger operation is selected as the jackpot reliability is higher.

In step B1417, the main control microcomputer 710 may be configured to select a larger operation as the jackpot reliability is higher, using a table as shown in FIG.

[Hold count command reception processing]
Subsequently, the hold number command reception process (the first scene control process (FIG. 19) described above)
Details of step B1118) will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the hold number command reception process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

First, the main control microcomputer 710 confirms the special figure hold number command, and the game control device 60
It is determined whether or not a special figure hold number command from 0 has been received (step B1601, step B1602). If not received, the main control microcomputer 710 terminates the current process, but if received, determines whether the special figure pending number command is an overflow command (step B1603).

Next, the main control microcomputer 710 terminates the current process if the command is an overflow command, whereas if it is an overflow command, the special figure hold number command is a command indicating the special figure 1 hold number. (That is, the target of the special figure hold number command is special figure 1) (step B1604).

When the special figure hold number command is a command indicating the special figure 1 hold number, the main control microcomputer 71
0 obtains the current value of the special figure 1 hold number in the special figure 1 hold number storage area (part of the RAM 711) that stores the special figure 1 hold number (step B1605), and the special figure hold number command received this time The value of the special figure 1 holding number based on the above is acquired (step B1606). And the main control microcomputer 7
10 calculates the difference between the value of the special figure 1 hold number based on the special figure hold number command and the current value, and updates the value of the special figure 1 hold number stored in the special figure 1 hold number storage area by the difference. (Step B16
07). Next, the main control microcomputer 710 sets the special figure 1 hold number notification information based on the updated contents and the display information (step B1608). The display information is information indicating a place where the number of holds should be displayed, either the hold display part 72 of the effect movable member 70 or the display part 35a of the variable display device 35. The place where the number of holdings should be displayed is the default (initial setting) at the start of the changing process as the holding display part 72 of the effect movable member 70, and the part set when the last special figure holding number command was received during the change. You can do it.

When the special figure hold number command is a command indicating the special figure 2 hold number, the main control microcomputer 71
0 obtains the current value of the special figure 2 hold number in the special figure 2 hold number storage area (part of the RAM 711) for storing the special figure 2 hold number (step B1609), and the special figure hold number command received this time The value of the special figure 2 hold number based on the above is acquired (step B1610). And the main control microcomputer 7
10 calculates the difference between the special figure 2 hold number value based on the special figure hold number command and the current value, and updates the special figure 2 hold number value stored in the special figure 2 hold number storage area by the difference. (Step B16
11). Next, the main control microcomputer 710 sets the special figure 2 hold number notification information based on the updated contents and the display information (step B1612). The display information is information indicating a place where the number of holds should be displayed, either the hold display part 72 of the effect movable member 70 or the display part 35a of the variable display device 35. The place where the number of holdings should be displayed is the default (initial setting) at the start of the changing process as the holding display part 72 of the effect movable member 70, and the part set when the last special figure holding number command was received during the change. You can do it.

After step B1608 or step B1612, the main control microcomputer 710 checks whether there is a holding display movement flag that can be set in step B1415, and determines whether there is a holding display movement flag (steps B1613, B1614). When there is no hold display movement flag, the place where the hold number should be displayed without the logo movable effect (logo rotation effect) is the hold display part 72 of the effect movable member 70. Exit. In this case, in the decoration control process (step B1016 in FIG. 18), the lighting and extinguishing of the LED lamp of the hold display unit 72 is controlled based on the update content and display information set in step B1608 or B1612. On the display unit 72, the special figure 1 hold number or the special figure 2 hold number is updated and displayed.

On the other hand, when there is a holding display movement flag, the main control microcomputer 710 displays the variable display device 3.
5 is set to hold display data for displaying the hold (step B161).
5).

[Hold display process]
Subsequently, the effect command editing process (step B) in the 1st CPU main process described above.
1014) will be described in detail. As part of the production command editing process, FIG.
The hold display process is performed. The command edited by the main control microcomputer 710 in the effect command editing process is output to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 720, and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 720 outputs a video corresponding to the command from the main control microcomputer 710. Control and so on.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the hold display process according to the first embodiment of this invention. First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether there is the hold display data set in step B1615 and determines (step B1701, step B1702). When there is no pending display data, the main control microcomputer 710 ends the current process.

On the other hand, when there is on-hold display data, the main control microcomputer 710 switches on-hold display from the on-hold display unit 72 of the effect movable member 70 to the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 based on the on-hold display data. Display switching setting is performed (step B1703). Then, the main control microcomputer 710 performs step B1608 or step B1 as the hold display setting process.
Based on the update content set in 612, a command for causing the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 to perform a hold display is edited (step B1704).

Note that the main control microcomputer 710 is configured as shown in FIG. 27 when it is desired to secure a large actual display area of the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 in order to perform specific effects (SP reach, premium reach, jackpot effect, promotion effect, etc.). The hold display section 72 of the effect movable member 70 is not performed.
The hold notification (hold display) may be performed.

[Motor / SOL control processing]
Next, the motor / SOL control process (step B101 in the first main process described above)
The details of 7) will be described. FIG. 28A shows the motor / S of the first embodiment of the present invention.
It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of OL control processing.

First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not movable body information is set (whether there is set movable body information) (step B1801). In addition, movable body information is step B14.
10, including information set in B1417 and B1509, including information on the rotational position of the effect movable member 70 rotated by the drive mechanism 80 and information on the operation of the effect movable member 70 moved or oscillated by a drive mechanism (not shown). .

When the movable body information is set, the main control microcomputer 710 sets a movable pattern corresponding to the movable body information (step B1802) and clears the movable body information setting (B180).
3). Here, the movable pattern is time-series movable data (operation data) set in the scene sequence table. Note that by clearing the setting of the movable body information, the branch process of “N” in step B1801 is performed in the motor / SOL control process after the next time.

When the movable body information is not set, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the movable data is to be changed by the update timer (step B1804). Specifically, first, it is determined whether the update timer is 0, that is, whether the time is up. The main control microcomputer 710
If the update timer has expired (the result of step B1804 is “Y”), end setting processing is performed (step B1805), and if the update timer has not expired (
The result of step B1804 is “N”), and this processing is terminated. Details of the end setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

[End setting process]
Next, details of the end setting process (step B1805) in the motor / SOL control process (FIG. 28A) described above will be described. FIG. 28B is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of end setting processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the current scene is the last scene set in the scene sequence table (step B1901). The main control microcomputer 710 sets the next movable data in the scene sequence table when the scene is not the final scene (step B1902), and performs the operation end processing after step B1903 when the scene is the final scene.

The main control microcomputer 710 checks and determines whether or not there is a holding display movement flag (step B1903, step B1904). The main control microcomputer 710 terminates the present process when there is no hold display movement flag, while the effect movable member 70 when there is a hold display movement flag.
The hold notification information (hold display information) for notifying (displaying) the hold in the hold display unit 72 is set (step B1905), and the hold display movement flag is cleared (step B1906).
Thereby, the state where the hold display movement flag is present and the hold is displayed on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 is changed to a state where the hold is notified (displayed) on the hold display unit 72 of the effect movable member 70. Can do. Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 sets the end of movement of the movable body such as the effect movable member 70 (step B1907). Thereby, the rotation position of the effect movable member 70 (movable body) returns to the hold display position for holding display (notification).

[Example of production of the first embodiment]
FIG. 29 shows an example of effects performed in the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 and the effect movable member 70 in time series. FIG. 29 (A) shows a state during fluctuation. FIG. 29B shows a stop symbol. In FIG. 29C, based on the movable body information set in step B1509, the effect movable member 70 operates (oscillates here) as a pre-reading effect when a specific suspension occurs due to winning at the start opening. Show the state. FIG. 29 (D) shows a stop symbol after the specific suspension occurs.

FIG. 29E shows that the effect movable member 70 moves (swings) at the start of the fluctuation corresponding to the specific hold (target hold) in which the pre-reading effect is performed based on the movable body information set in step B1417. Show the production. FIG. 29F shows the effect movable member 7 based on the movable body information set in step B1410 during the fluctuation corresponding to the specific hold (target hold) in which the pre-reading effect was performed.
A rotation effect in which the effect movable member 70 is rotated so that the 0 effect display unit 73 or the effect display unit 74 faces forward is shown. Simultaneously with this effect, the hold display is the hold display part 7 of the effect movable member 70.
2 to the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35. FIG. 29G shows step B14.
On the basis of the movable body information set at 10, an effect in which the effect movable member 70 performs a moving operation during the fluctuation corresponding to the specific hold is shown. Note that the effect shown in FIG.
It may be executed only when there is no rotation effect of FIG.

(Effects of the first embodiment)
In the first embodiment described above, the gaming machine 1 has a start winning area (
A variation display device 35 having a display unit 35a capable of displaying a variation display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information (symbols) based on winning of a game ball to the start openings 37a and 37b) is provided. The gaming machine 1 can generate a special game state that gives a predetermined game value to a player when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result.

The operation control means controls the operation of the operable presentation movable member 70. For example, the operation control means is an effect control device 700 that performs control of steps B1017, B1410, B1417, B1509, and the like. The start winning memory means is based on winning a game ball in the start winning area,
Predetermined random numbers can be extracted and stored up to a predetermined upper limit number as start-up memory that becomes the right to execute the variable display game. For example, the start winning storage means is a game control device 600 or an effect control device 700.
CPU and RAM. The effect movable member 70 provides the player with a model information display unit 71 (also referred to as a game model notification unit) that can identify the model of the gaming machine and the number of start memories (holding number) stored in the start winning storage means. An on-hold display unit 72 (also referred to as a startup memory number notification unit) that can be notified, and an effect display unit 73 or 74 (also referred to as a game effect notification unit) that can execute an effect on the gaming machine are provided.

Therefore, by controlling the operation of the effect movable member 70 provided with the hold display unit 72, the effect moveable member 70 and the hold display are related to each other, and it is possible to produce a novel effect that has not been achieved in the past, thereby improving the interest of the game. it can. For example, a novel effect can be achieved by an operation in accordance with the hold display of the effect movable member 70.

The effect movable member 70 is composed of a rotatable polyhedron, and a model information display unit (game model notification unit) 71 and a hold display unit (starting memory number notification unit) 7 on each surface of the polyhedron.
2. An effect display unit (game effect notification unit) 73 or 74 is provided. When the gaming machine 1 is in the customer waiting state, the operation control means (the production control device 700) is a position (first display) where the model information display unit (game model notification unit) 71 of the production movable member 70 can be visually recognized by the player. (Rotational position). Therefore, it is possible to produce a novel effect simply by rotating the effect movable member 70 in accordance with the hold display. In addition, in the customer waiting state, the player can know the model of the gaming machine.

The prior determination means determines a predetermined random number as the start memory stored in the start storage means before the variable display game based on the start memory is started. For example, the prior determination means is the game control device 600. The motion control means (production control device 700) can operate the production movable member 70 based on the determination result (prefetch result) of the prior determination means. Therefore, for example, if the determination result has a high value such as a big hit, the effect movable member 70 can perform a prefetch effect (notice effect). For this reason, the effect movable member 70 and the hold display are associated with each other.

A plurality of different operation modes are set as the operation modes of the effect movable member 70 that is controlled based on the determination result of the prior determination unit by the operation control unit (the effect control device 700 that performs the control of Step B1509). For example, a plurality of different operation modes are set in the table of FIG. Based on the determination result (prefetch result) of the prior determination unit, the operation control unit can set which operation mode the operation movable member 70 is operated from among a plurality of set operation modes (steps). B1509). Therefore, for example, the operation mode of the effect movable member 70 is conspicuous in accordance with the prefetching result, and the reliability (expectation) regarding the big hit based on the prefetching result can be notified to the player.

The gaming machine 1 includes effect control means (for example, an effect control device 700) that can control the execution of the effect. In the state where the game machine 1 is executing the game, the effect control means is controlled by the operation control means so that the game effect notification part of the effect movable member 70 is in a position that can be visually recognized by the player. The number of starting memories (starting storage number, holding number) stored in the starting storage means can be displayed on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 (steps B1614, B1).
615, B1703, B1704). Thereby, even when the holding display part (starting memory number notifying part) 72 of the effect movable member 70 is in a position where the effect movable member 70 is producing, the player can display the display part 35a of the variable display device 35. The starting memory number (holding number) displayed on can be confirmed.

(Modification 1 of the first embodiment)
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the continuous notice effect is not performed has been described. However, as a modification example 1 of the first embodiment, a case where the continuous notice effect is performed by the effect movable member 70 will be described. The continuous notice effect is, for example, an effect of performing a continuous operation in which the effect movable member 70 (logo unit) is sequentially lowered step by step.

[Variation pattern information setting process]
FIG. 30A is a flowchart showing a procedure of variation pattern information setting processing (step B1305 in FIG. 21) according to the first modification of the first embodiment of the present invention. Note that steps having the same contents as those of the variation pattern information setting process 1 in FIG. 22 are denoted by the same step numbers and description thereof is omitted. Note that the main control microcomputer 710 notifies the change pattern information based on the effect information (effect mode) stored in the start memory area of the start memory corresponding to the current change (digested hold). The movable body information of the continuous notice effect is set as information (step B1).
411) (see FIGS. 32E-J).

After confirming whether or not the variation pattern is a pattern with a logo movable effect (in this case, an effect other than rotation) that moves the effect movable member 70 (step B1412), the effect information setting process in step B2000 is executed.

FIG. 30B shows an effect information setting process (step B2) according to the first modification of the first embodiment.
000). The main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the determined variation pattern is a pattern with a logo movable effect that moves the effect movable member 70 (whether or not there is a logo movable effect), as in Step B1413 of FIG. Step B200
1). If there is no logo movable effect (the result of step B2001 is “N”), the current process is terminated.

If there is a logo movable effect (the result of step B2001 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not there is a continuous effect execution flag indicating that the continuous notice effect is being executed ( Step B2002, B2003). When there is a continuous effect execution flag (the result of step B2003 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 moves the effect movable member 70 from all the movable body information set in step B1410. Only the movable body information relating to (may include effects other than rotation) is cleared (step B2004).
Thereby, when the continuous notice effect is already in progress at the start of the fluctuation accompanied by the logo move effect, only the information related to the logo move effect is cleared from the movable body information, and the effect movable member 70 is moved other than the continuous notice effect. Prohibit that. It should be noted that the continuous effect execution flag indicating that the continuous notice effect is being executed is cleared when the specific hold (target hold) for which the continuous notice effect is set is consumed.

If there is no continuous effect execution flag even if there is a logo moveable effect (the result of step B2003 is “N”), if the logo moveable effect is accompanied by the rotation of the effectable movable member 70, the hold display movement information is set (step B2005). ), A hold display movement flag indicating that there is a hold display movement to the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 is set to ON and saved in a predetermined area of the memory (RAM 711) (step B2006). Note that the contents of Step B2005 and Step B2006 are the same as Step B1414 and Step B1415 of FIG.

[Read-ahead command reception processing]
FIG. 31 is a prefetch command receiving process (FIG. 1) according to the first modification of the first embodiment of the invention.
9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of Step B1119). Note that steps B2101, B2102, B2105-B2112 in FIG. 31 and steps B1501, B211 in FIG.
The contents of 1502 and B1503-B1510 are the same.

When a prefetch command is received (the result of step B2101 is “Y”), step B
After saving the prefetch information in 2102, the main control microcomputer 710 confirms and determines whether or not there is a continuous effect execution flag indicating that the continuous notice effect is being executed (step B).
2103, B2104). When there is no continuous performance execution flag (the result of step B2104 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 executes the processing of B2105-B2112 similarly to the above-described steps B1503-B1510. If there is a continuous performance execution flag (the result of step B2104 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 ends the current prefetch command reception process. Thereby, if the continuous notice effect is being executed, a new prefetch effect (including a new continuous notice effect) for moving the effect movable member 70 regardless of the contents of the hold (starting memory) generated by the current prefetch command reception process. Does not execute.

When it is specified hold (the result of step B2110 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 71
0 sets movable body information for moving (swinging) the effect movable member 70 based on the prefetch information (holding information) stored in step B2102 (step B2111) (FIG. 3).
2 (C)). The main control microcomputer 710 saves the target holding information in the starting storage area of the holding (starting storage) saved in step B2102 (step B2112).

Next, the main control microcomputer 710 saves the continuous production hold information in the start storage area of the hold until the hold (start storage) generated by the current prefetch command reception process (step B21).
13). The continuous production hold information stored for the continuous notice effect is information indicating that the continuous notice effect is held. This continuous production hold information is included in the production information (step B1404 in FIG. 30A) stored in the start storage area, and the production mode of the continuous notice production is set based on the continuous production hold information (FIG. 30). (A) Step B1405). For example, this production mode is a mode in which the production movable member 70 (logo unit) descends step by step for each on-hold digestion (every change start corresponding to the on-hold) (see FIGS. 32E to 32J). ), Movable body information for realizing the effect of the continuous notice effect is set as the notice information (step B1411 in FIG. 30A). In step B2111, the moving position where the effect movable member 70 (logo unit) descends may be determined as the movable body information of the continuous notice effect for each suspension of the continuous notice effect.

Next, the main control microcomputer 710 turns on a continuous effect execution flag indicating that the continuous notice effect is being executed and saves it in a predetermined area of the memory (RAM 711) (step B).
2114). A new pre-reading effect (including a new continuous notice effect) for moving the effect movable member 70 is not executed in addition to the continuous notice effect being executed by the continuous effect execution flag.

[Example of Production of Modification 1 of First Embodiment]
FIG. 32 shows the first operation performed in the display unit 35 a and the effect movable member 70 of the variable display device 35.
The example of the effect which concerns on the modification 1 of embodiment of this is shown in time series. FIG. 32A shows the state of fluctuation when no specific hold has occurred, and FIG. 32B shows the state of fluctuation stop when no specific hold has occurred. FIG. FIG. 32D shows a state in which specific suspension occurs and the effect movable member 70 moves (swings) based on the movable body information in Step B2111.
Indicates the state of variable stop after specific hold has occurred.

FIG. 32 (E) shows a state in which a continuous notice effect starts based on the continuous effect hold information in step B2113 by holding digest after the occurrence of specific hold, and FIG. The state where the effect movable member 70 has moved small is shown. FIG. 32 (G) shows a state in which a continuous notice effect is executed by further pending digestion. In addition, new specific hold (
Even if a value higher than the current target hold) occurs, it is ignored and the current continuous notice effect is performed as it is. FIG. 32 (H) shows a state where the effect movable member 70 has moved to an intermediate level due to the continuous notice effect. FIG. 32 (I) shows a state in which a continuous notice effect is executed by further holding digestion, and FIG. 32 (J) shows a state in which the effect movable member 70 has moved greatly.

In FIG. 32 (K), the continuous notice effect is ended by digestion of the specific hold, and the effect movable member 70
Shows the state of returning to the initial position. FIG. 32L shows the movement of the effect movable member 70 in a predetermined direction as a notice of the change based on the movable body information set in step B1411 at the start of the change due to the digestion of the target hold (new specific hold). This shows how the production is performed. FIG.
2 (M) indicates a state in which the reach state is reached in the variation corresponding to the specific suspension.

(Effects of Modification 1 of First Embodiment)
In the modification 1 of 1st Embodiment, the production control apparatus 700 as an operation control means is as follows.
Predetermined conditions such as the fact that a continuous effect (continuous notice effect) is not already being executed when the determination result (prefetch result) by the prior determination means is a predetermined result (for example, in the case of specific hold) Based on the establishment of, a continuous effect (for example, a continuous notice effect) by the effect movable member 70 over the variable display game up to the variable display game based on the start memory with a predetermined result.
Is controlled to be executable (steps B2104, B2110, B2113). Therefore, this continuous effect can be suitably executed without interrupting other continuous effects.

(Modification 2 of the first embodiment)
As a second modification, a case where a continuous notice effect is performed by the effect movable member 70 as in the first modification will be described. The continuous notice effect is, for example, an effect of performing a continuous operation in which the effect movable member 70 (logo unit) is sequentially lowered step by step.

[Variation pattern information setting process]
FIG. 33A is a flowchart showing the procedure of the variation pattern information setting process (step B1305 in FIG. 21) according to Modification 2 of the first embodiment of the present invention. Modification 2
The variation pattern information setting process of No. 1 and the variation pattern information setting process of the first modification (FIG. 30A) differ only in the contents of the effect information setting process (step B2200), and will not be described. FIG. 33 (B) shows an effect information setting process (step B2) according to the second modification of the first embodiment.
200). In addition, the effect information setting process according to Modification 2 is different from the effect information setting process according to Modification 1 of the first embodiment (FIG. 30B) when the continuous effect execution flag is present. The others are the same. The contents of steps B2201 to B2203, B2206, B2211, and B2212 in FIG. 33B are the same as those in steps B2001 to B2006 of FIG.

It is determined whether or not the variation pattern is a pattern accompanied by a logo movable effect that moves the effect movable member 70 (whether or not there is a logo movable effect) (step B2201). When there is no logo movement production (
When the result of Step B2201 is “N”), the current process is terminated. When there is a logo movable effect (the result of step B2201 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not there is a continuous effect execution flag indicating that the continuous notice effect is being executed ( Step B
2202, B2203).

When there is a continuous performance execution flag (the result of step B2203 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 performs the target suspension (specific suspension) for which the pre-reading performance has been performed, and the variation related to the current variation processing (the variation). ) Are compared (step B2204), and it is determined whether or not the target pending game value is larger than the game value of the change (step B2205). For example, if the reliability of the reach system is higher than the reliability of the reach system of the change in the pre-read information of the target hold, it can be determined that the game value of the target hold is larger than the game value of the change. Further, if there is jackpot or reach information in the pre-read information of the target hold, if the change is out of order, it can be determined that the game value of the target hold is larger than the game value of the change. On the other hand, when there is no continuous production execution flag (the result of step B2203 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710
If the logo movable effect is accompanied by the rotation of the effect movable member 70, the hold display movement information is set, and the hold display movement flag is set (steps B2211, B2212).

When the game value of the target hold is larger than the game value of the change (the result of step B2205 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 maintains the state of executing the continuous notice effect as it is (for example, FIG. 35 (E (F), FIG. 36 (D)), only the movable body information related to the logo movable effect (which may include effects other than rotation) is cleared from all the movable object information set at step B1410 (step B2206). Thereby, the logo moving effect which moves the effect movable member 70 in the said fluctuation | variation is prohibited. On the other hand, when the game value of the target hold is smaller than the game value of the change (the result of step B2205 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 clears the set continuous production hold information (step B2207). Then, the set target hold information is cleared (step B2208), the current movable body state is reset, and the effect movable member 70 is returned to the initial position (step B2209). Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710
Sets the movable body information based on the hold information related to the change in Step B1402 (Step B2210).

[Read-ahead command reception processing]
FIG. 34 shows prefetch command reception processing (FIG. 1) according to the second modification of the first embodiment of the invention.
9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of Step B1119). Note that Steps B2301 to B2306 in FIG. 34 have the same contents as Steps B2101, B2102, B2109, B2110, B2103, and B2104 in FIG. 31 of Modification 1 of the first embodiment, and Step B2320 in FIG. The content of -B2326 is the same as that of Steps B2105-B2107 and B2111-B2114 in FIG. 31 of the first modification of the first embodiment.

When a prefetch command is received (the result of step B2301 is “Y”), step B
After the prefetch information is saved in 2302, the main control microcomputer 710 checks whether the saved hold (start-up storage) is a specific hold and determines (step B2303).
, B2304). When it is a specific hold (the result of Step B2304 is “Y”), the processing of Step B2305-B2314 is executed, and when it is not a specific hold (Step B23)
The result of 04 is “N”), and the current prefetch command reception process is terminated.

In the case of specific hold (for example, see FIG. 35G), first, it is confirmed and determined whether or not there is a continuous effect execution flag indicating that the continuous notice effect is being executed (step B2305,
B2306). When there is a continuous performance execution flag (the result of step B2306 is “Y”)
The main control microcomputer 710 compares the game value of the current target hold on which the pre-reading effect has been performed with the game value of the current hold (the hold) (step B2307), and the game value of the target hold is the game value of the hold. It is determined whether it is larger (step B2308).

When the game value of the target hold is larger than the game value of the hold (the result of step B2308 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 ends the current prefetch command reception process, and thereby the current target hold The continuous notice effect related to is executed as it is. On the other hand, when the game value of the current target hold is smaller than the game value of the hold (the result of step B2308 is “
N "), the main control microcomputer 710 clears the set continuous production hold information (step B2309), clears the set target hold information (step B2310), and the production movable member 70 is at the initial position. Return (for example, refer to FIG. 36A).

Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 saves the target hold information indicating the target hold in the hold start storage area as a new target hold (step B2311), and starts up to the hold as a new continuous effect. Continuous production hold information indicating that the continuous notice production is to be executed is saved in the storage area (step B2312). As a result, a new continuous notice can be started from the beginning with respect to the suspension that has occurred this time (for example, FIG. 3).
6 (B)). Further, the main control microcomputer 710 sets the movable body information based on the prefetch information (holding information) related to the hold (step B2313). Here, the movable body information includes information on an operation mode for moving (for example, swinging) the effect movable member 70 as a pre-reading effect when the suspension that is a specific suspension occurs at the time of winning the winning opening. .

When there is no continuous performance execution flag (the result of step B2306 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 performs the processing of steps B2320 to B2326 in step B2105 of FIG. 31 of the first modification of the first embodiment. -Execute similarly to B2107 and B2111-B2114. That is, when the effect display unit 73 or 74 faces forward and the effect movable member 70 is producing (the result of step B2321 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 displays the fluctuation display device 3.
5 is set to hold display information indicating that hold display is to be performed (step B23).
22).

When the production movable member 70 is not producing (the result of Step B2321 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 sets the movable body information based on the prefetch information (holding information) related to the holding (Step B2323). ), The target hold information indicating the target hold is saved in the hold start storage area (step B2324), and the continuous effect hold indicating the hold for executing the continuous notice effect in the start storage area until the hold is performed. Save the information (step B2325
), The continuous performance execution flag is set to ON (step B2326). Here, when the hold that becomes a specific hold at the time of winning the start opening occurs, the effect movable member 70 can be moved (for example, swung up and down) as a pre-reading effect by the movable body information.

[Production Example of Modification 2 of First Embodiment]
FIG. 35 and FIG. 36 show in time series an effect example according to the modification 2 of the first embodiment performed in the display unit 35a and the effect movable member 70 of the variable display device 35. FIG. 35 shows the first half of this effect example, and FIG. 36 shows the second half of this effect example. 35 (A)-(F) are shown in FIG.
This is the same as 2 (A)-(F) and will not be described.

FIG. 35 (G) shows a state in which a continuous notice effect is executed by further pending digestion.
Since a new specific hold (a value higher than the current target hold) has occurred, the current continuous notice effect is canceled at this stage (second stage). FIG. 35 (H) shows a state where the effect movable member 70 has moved to an intermediate level due to the continuous notice effect.

FIG. 36A shows that since the game value of the new specific hold is larger than the game value of the current target hold, the effect movable member 70 returns to the initial position by changing the target hold. FIG. 36 (B
) Shows a state in which a new continuous notice effect is started on the basis of the continuous effect hold information in Step B2312, and the effect movable member 70 has moved small due to the hold digestion after the occurrence of a new specific hold. FIG. 36 (C) shows a state in which a continuous notice effect is executed by further pending digestion. FIG. 36 (D) shows the original (previous) specific hold effect, but since the game value of the target hold (new specific hold) is larger than the game value of the change, the logo movable to move the effect movable member 70 Production is prohibited.

FIG. 36 (E) shows a state in which the effect movable member 70 has moved moderately due to the continuous notice effect. FIG. 36 (F) shows a state in which a continuous notice effect is executed by further reservation digestion, and FIG. 36 (G) shows a state in which the effect movable member 70 has moved greatly. FIG. 36 (H)
A state in which the continuous notice effect is ended by the digestion of the new specific hold and the effect movable member 70 returns to the initial position is shown. FIG. 36I shows the direction of the effect movable member 70 as a notice of the change based on the movable body information set in step B1411 or B2210 at the start of the change due to the digestion of the target hold (new specific hold). It shows a state in which an effect by the movement of is executed. FIG.
6 (J) shows a state in which the reach state is reached in the variation corresponding to the new specific hold.

In addition, when the reliability (expectation) of the specific hold generated in FIG. 35C or FIG. 35G is high, the movable body information is set in Step B2313 or B2323, and a new continuous notice effect is started. Before performing, the effect which rotates the effect movable member 70 like FIG. 37 may be performed. In this case, the hold display is performed on the display unit 35 a of the variable display device 35. This
It is possible to produce an effect such that the effect movable member 70 rotates with the weight of expectation.

(Effects of Modification 2 of First Embodiment)
In the second modification of the first embodiment, the effect control device 700 as the operation control means is
Based on the determination result (prefetching result) by the pre-determination means being a predetermined result, a continuous effect by the effect movable member 70 over the variable display game up to the variable display game based on the start memory that becomes the predetermined result ( For example, in the case where a continuous notice effect) is being executed, if the start memory that is the predetermined result is newly stored in the start storage means, the effect movable member 70 being executed is executed based on a predetermined determination condition. The continuous production by can be changed (step B2306-B2313). For example, the predetermined determination condition is that the newly stored start memory (new target hold) has a higher game value than the start memory (current target hold) in which the current continuous performance is executed. . Therefore, even when the start memory that has a predetermined result is newly stored, the continuous effect by the effect movable member 70 can be appropriately changed.

(Modification 3 of the first embodiment)
As a third modification, a case where a continuous notice effect is performed by the effect movable member 70 as in the second modification will be described. The continuous notice effect is, for example, an effect of performing a continuous operation in which the effect movable member 70 (logo unit) is sequentially lowered step by step.

[Variation pattern information setting process]
FIG. 38A is a flowchart showing the procedure of the variation pattern information setting process (step B1305 in FIG. 21) according to Modification 3 of the first embodiment of the present invention. Note that the variation pattern information setting process of the third modification of the first embodiment and the variation pattern information setting process (FIG. 33A) of the second modification of the first embodiment are the same and will not be described. Omitted.

FIG. 38B is an effect information setting process (step B2) according to the third modification of the first embodiment.
200). Note that the production information setting process according to Modification 3 of the first embodiment is the same as Step B from the production information setting process according to Modification 2 (FIG. 33B).
Although 2401 is added, others are the same.

In step B2401, the main control microcomputer 710 confirms the stage of continuous notice of the target suspension. In the stage of continuous notice, the number of times of change since the target suspension occurred (step B1304
It can be obtained from. Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes step B1402.
Based on the hold information related to the fluctuation, the operation of the effect movable member 70 from the stage of the continuous notice obtained in step B2401 is set as movable body information (step B2210). Thereby, the continuous operation | movement of the production | presentation movable member 70 is realizable. For example, if there is a continuous notice effect in which the effect movable member 70 falls to the second stage at the start of the change, the effect movable member 70 performs the third stage drop operation in the fluctuation during the target suspension. Returning to the initial position, different modes of operation (such as dropping to the third stage at once) can be performed.

[Read-ahead command reception processing]
FIG. 39 is a prefetch command receiving process (FIG. 1) according to the third modification of the first embodiment of the invention.
9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of Step B1119). Note that the prefetch command reception process according to the third modification of the first embodiment is the same as the prefetch command reception process according to the second modification (
Step B2501 is added from FIG. 34), but others are the same.

In step B2501, the main control microcomputer 710 confirms the stage of continuous advance notice of target suspension. In the stage of continuous notice, the number of times of change since the target suspension occurred (step B1304
It can be obtained from. Next, the main control microcomputer 710 saves the continuous production hold information indicating that it is a hold for executing the continuous notice effect in the start storage area up to the target hold that has occurred this time as a new continuous production, in step B2501. The stage of the initial continuous notice acquired in step S3 is also saved in the start storage area as continuous production hold information (step B2312). Therefore, the movable body information for performing the continuous continuous notice effect of the effect movable member 70 can be set as the notice information through steps B1404, B1405, and B1411 in FIG.

Thereby, it is possible to execute a new continuous notice effect of the target hold, in connection with the continuous notice effect related to the initial target hold. In the new target hold continuous notice effect, after the effect to show that the original target hold continuous notice effect continues until the initial target hold digestion, an effect according to the value of the new target hold is added. Yes. For example, after the initial continuous notice ends in the second stage, in the new target hold continuous notice production, the production movable member 70 produces the production from the third stage,
Subsequently, an effect corresponding to the high value of the target hold is performed.

(Effects of Modification 3 of First Embodiment)
In the third modification of the first embodiment, the effect control device 700 as the operation control means is
Based on the determination result (prefetching result) by the pre-determination means being a predetermined result, a continuous effect by the effect movable member 70 over the variable display game up to the variable display game based on the start memory that becomes the predetermined result ( For example, when a continuous notice effect) is being executed, if the start memory that is the predetermined result is newly stored in the start storage means, the execution is performed based on a predetermined determination condition such as the magnitude of the game value. It is comprised so that the continuous production | presentation by the production | presentation movable member 70 can be changed (step B2306-B2313, B2501).

Therefore, even when the start memory that has a predetermined result is newly stored, the continuous effect by the effect movable member 70 can be appropriately changed. Furthermore, even when a continuous production by the newly stored start memory is started in place of the continuous production by the production movable member 70 being executed, the stage of the continuous production being executed is confirmed. (Step B2501), the effect of the effect movable member 70 can be continued smoothly without becoming unnatural.

(Second Embodiment)
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Hereinafter, changes from the first embodiment will be described.

[Direction movable member (logo unit)]
40A to 40D are side views showing the display units of the effect movable member 100. FIG. The effect movable member 100 includes a polyhedral main body 100a having a plurality of surfaces, and an elongated cylindrical shaft 100.
b and 100c. A display unit (notification unit) described later is provided on each surface of the main body 100a. In the present embodiment, the polyhedral main body 100a has a quadrangular prism shape having four side surfaces and two end surfaces, but may have other polyhedral shapes.

As shown in FIGS. 40 (A)-(D), on the four side surfaces of the quadrangular prism-shaped main body 100a of the effect movable member 100, united hold display sections (AD) 101-104 are provided, respectively. Yes. Each union hold display unit 101-104 is a hold display unit 105 (also referred to as a start memory number notifying unit).
And decorative characters (or designs). In this embodiment, the decorative character is added as a decoration (fixed decoration) fixed to the side surface of the main body 100a. Each union holding display part 101-103 which is an effect surface is the effect display part 1 which can respectively perform an effect.
As 01a-103a (also referred to as a game effect informing unit or game effect unit), a decorative character (logo) for the effect (such as “hot heat”, “opportunity”, “game”) is added. In addition, each production | presentation display part 101a-1
The decorative characters 03a have different game values to be suggested because they have different jackpot reliability (expectation). The combined hold display unit 104 includes a model information display unit 104a (also referred to as a game model notification unit) that can identify the model of the gaming machine 1, and the model name of the gaming machine 1 is used as a decoration character in the model information display unit 104a. The model information is attached.

Each holding display unit 105 has a plurality of LED lamps (light sources), and lights the LED lamps under the control of the effect control device 700 to display the number of holdings (the number of unstarted starting memories). Here, there are eight LED lamps in each hold display section 105, and four LEDs arranged in a row inside.
The lamp constitutes the first hold display portion 105a, and the four LED lamps arranged in a row on the outside (which guides light to the outside of each first hold display portion 105a) constitute the second hold display portion 105b. . The LED lamp of the first hold display part 105a is arranged on the inner side, and the second hold display part 105b
Although the LED lamp is arranged outside, the first hold display portion 105a and the second hold display portion 105b may be arranged as in FIG. 4B of the first embodiment. The LED lamp may be an LED lamp including two LED elements, for example, red and blue, which can change the emission color according to the pre-read result. The production control device 700 is a holding display unit 10 facing forward (player side).
LED 5 is turned on and controlled to blink.

The production control device 700 may have a configuration in which all the hold display units 105 are simultaneously activated to display the hold. In addition, eight LED lamps are provided in the entire production movable member 100 without providing eight LED lamps in each of the hold display units 105, and only the hold display unit 105 facing forward is provided with eight LED lamps. The structure which guides light may be sufficient.

The first hold display unit 105a displays and notifies the special figure 1 hold number which is the unstored start memory number of the special figure 1 as in the first hold display part 72a of the first embodiment. Second hold display part 105
b displays (notifies) the special figure 2 hold number, which is the unstored start memory number of the special figure 2, as in the second hold display part 72b of the first embodiment.

Note that any one of the combined holding display units 101 to 104 can be configured by a display (liquid crystal display, organic EL (electroluminescence) display, or the like) that displays an image or video. In this case, characters (including a logo), designs, display of the number of reservations, and the like displayed on the combined hold display units 101-104 may be displayed on the display as images. Also,
A display may be provided on each surface of the polyhedral main body 100a to be used as the combined holding display unit 101-104.

[Processing of production control device]
In the second embodiment, the processing executed by the effect control device 700 is basically the same as that of the first embodiment. However, in the second embodiment, in step B1303 of the in-fluctuation process in FIG. 21, the rotation position of the effect movable member 100 (movable body) is set as the hold display position (reference position) and the combined hold display section (D) 104. Is set to a position facing forward (step B1303). The destination of the hold display is not the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 but the hold display unit 105 facing forward. Accordingly, in the second embodiment, the hold display movement information such as step B1414 in FIG. 22 and step B2005 in FIG. 30B is the hold display portion of the production surface (the combined hold display portion 101-103) facing forward. This is information about moving the hold display to 105 (not the variable display device 35).

In the second embodiment, step B1505 in FIG. 24 and B2107 in FIG.
Etc., the main control microcomputer 710 is directed to the front-facing presentation surface (the combined holding display section 101-103).
The hold display information indicating that hold display is to be performed is set in the hold display unit 105 of FIG. In step B1615 of FIG. 26, the main control microcomputer 710 sets hold display data for displaying hold on the hold display unit 105 of the effect surface (any of the combined hold display units 101-103) facing forward. In step B1703 in FIG. 27, the main control microcomputer 710 switches the hold display to the hold display unit 105 on the production surface (any of the combined hold display units 101-103) facing forward based on the hold display data. Set hold display switching. In step B1905 of FIG. 28B, the main control microcomputer 710 sets hold notification information (hold display information) for notifying (displaying) the hold in the combined hold display unit (D) 104.

[Example of production in the second embodiment]
41 and 42 show the second embodiment performed in the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 and the effect movable member 100 when the continuous notice effect is performed as in the first modification of the first embodiment. Examples of forms are shown in time series. FIG. 41 shows the first half of this effect example, and FIG. 42 shows the second half of this effect example.

FIG. 41A shows the state of fluctuation when no specific hold has occurred, and FIG. 41B shows that the specific hold has occurred, and the effect movable member 100 is predetermined based on the movable body information in step B1509. It shows how it moves (swings) in the direction (up and down). 41 (C)-(H), after the specific suspension occurs, the effect movable member 100 (logo unit) continues in relation to the display content (effect by the character 119 or the like) of the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35. The state of performing the notice effect operation is shown. In order to do this, in step B1411, the display of the fluctuation display device 35 is performed based on the production information (production mode) stored in the startup storage area of the startup storage (digested hold) corresponding to the current fluctuation. The movable body information of the continuous notice effect of the effect movable member 100 (logo unit) is set as the notice information in association with the effect by the character of the part 35a.

FIG. 42 (A)-(C) shows how the specific suspension is digested. 42 (E)-(F)
When the result of the variable display game stored in the specific hold is “out of place”, based on the movable body information set in step B1411 in FIG. A state in which an effect by the movement of the effect movable member 100 is executed as a notice of the change is shown. FIGS. 42 (G)-(H) show a specific hold (target hold) in the same manner as FIGS. 42 (E)-(F) when the result of the variable display game stored in the specific hold is “big hit”. When a change occurs due to digestion, a state in which an effect by the movement of the effect movable member 100 is executed as a notice of the change is shown.

(Effect of the second embodiment)
In 2nd Embodiment, the production movable member 100 is provided with the some alerting | reporting part (merging | holding display part 101-104) which can alert | report different information, respectively. Each notification unit includes a model information display unit (game model notification unit) 104a capable of specifying the model of the gaming machine 1 and an effect display unit (game effect notification unit) 101a-103a capable of executing effects in the gaming machine 1. And a hold display unit (notifying the player of the number of start memories stored in the start winning storage means)
A start memory number notifying unit) 105. As described above, by providing the holding display unit 105 in each notification unit (each united holding display unit) of the production movable member 100, the production movable member 100 performs an operation such as rotation, and any of the notification units moves forward (player side). ), The player can always keep track of the number of holds. Therefore, it is possible to easily perform a novel effect that has not been achieved conventionally, such as an operation of rotating the effect movable member 100.

The game effect notifying units of the notification units are effect display units 101a to 103a having different game values suggested by reliability or the like regarding the big hit. Therefore, the effect movable member 100 can perform various effects according to the game value.

(Modification 1 of the second embodiment)
With reference to FIG. 43 and FIG. 44, the modification 1 of 2nd Embodiment is demonstrated. Modification 1
The effect movable member 100 can be rotated not every change (every reserved reservation) but every winning prize at the start opening.

[Read-ahead command reception processing]
FIG. 43 shows prefetch command reception processing according to the first modification of the second embodiment. The first modification of the second embodiment corresponds to the second modification of the first embodiment.
In the prefetch command reception process, step B2601 is provided instead of steps B2325 and B2326 in FIG. In step B2601, the main control microcomputer 710 turns on a continuous effect executable flag indicating that the continuous notice effect of the effect movable member 100 is possible when the specific suspension occurs, and saves it in a predetermined area of the memory (RAM 711). (See FIG. 45A). In steps B2305 and B2306, it is confirmed and determined whether there is a continuous effect execution flag instead of the continuous effect execution flag.

[Hold count command reception processing]
FIG. 44 shows a hold number command reception process according to the first modification of the second embodiment. 44.
Steps B2701 to B2703 are provided instead of steps B1613 to B1615 in FIG. The main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not there is a continuous effect executable flag indicating that the continuous notice effect of the effect movable member 100 is possible (steps B2701 and B2702). Next, the main control microcomputer 7
10 sets the movable body information based on the prefetch information (holding information) saved in step B2302 (step B2703). Here, the movable body information is information for rotating the effect movable member (logo unit) 100. Movable body information may be set when the hold reliability (expectation) is high due to the pre-read information. The hold number command is received for every winning at the start opening, and movable body information for rotating the effect movable member 100 is set in step B2703.

Therefore, the production movable member (logo unit) 10 for each winning at the start opening (that is, every time a hold is generated).
A continuous effect of rotating 0 can be performed (see FIGS. 45C and 45E). When the specific hold occurs, the continuous effect execution possible flag is set (step B2601), and after the occurrence of the specific hold, the effect movable member (logo every time a new hold occurs within the period during which the continuous effect executable flag is set) (Unit) 100 rotates. Note that the continuous performance executable flag is cleared when the specific suspension is completed.

[Example of Production of Modification 1 of Second Embodiment]
FIG. 45 shows an effect example of Modification 1 of the second embodiment performed in the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 and the effect movable member 100 in time series.

FIG. 45A shows the state of fluctuation when a specific hold occurs. Here, the execution of the pre-reading effect (continuous notice effect) for rotating the effect movable member 100 (logo unit) is determined by the occurrence of the specific hold. That is, in step B2601, the continuous performance executable flag is set. FIG. 45B shows the display unit 35 of the variable display device 35 when the specific hold occurs.
A state where a display prompting the player to win a game ball at the start opening is performed is shown in a. FIG. 45C shows a state in which the effect movable member 100 rotates as a continuous effect due to an increase in holding. FIG.
(D) and (E) show how the effect movable member 100 rotates as a continuous effect due to an increase in the hold.

45 (F) and 45 (G) show a state in which the effect movable member 100 is rotated by the movable body information set in step B1410 in the variation corresponding to the specific hold during the specific hold. That is, an effect surface determined based on the result of the variable display game (union holding display unit 101-
The effect movable member 100 rotates so that 103) faces forward.

When the big hit is confirmed, the production movable member 100 may be rotated so that a specific united display unit (for example, the united display unit 102) continuously faces forward each time a holding occurs. . Further, the rotation of the effect example may be performed as a pseudo continuous notice when a specific hold occurs, instead of as a continuous notice effect every time a hold occurs.

(Effects of Modification 1 of Second Embodiment)
In the first modification of the second embodiment, the predetermination unit determines a predetermined random number as the start memory stored in the start storage unit before the variable display game based on the start memory is started. To do. For example, the prior determination means is the game control device 600. The operation control means (production control device 700) can operate the production movable member 100 based on the determination result (prefetch result) of the prior determination means. Therefore, for example, if the determination result has a high value such as a big hit, the effect movable member 100 can perform a prefetch effect (notice effect).

The production control device 700 as the operation control means, when the determination result (prefetching result) by the prior determination means is a predetermined result (for example, in the case of specific hold), based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, Control is performed so that a continuous effect (for example, a continuous notice effect) by the effect movable member 100 can be executed over the variable display game up to the variable display game based on the start memory as a predetermined result (steps B2701 to B2703). Therefore, this continuous performance can be suitably executed under predetermined conditions.

The predetermined condition that the continuous effect by the effect movable member 100 is executed includes that a new start memory is stored in the start storage means by the variation display game based on the start memory that is a predetermined result. Therefore, it is possible to produce a novel effect in which the effect movable member 100 performs an operation such as rotation every time a new start memory (hold) is generated.

(Modification 2 of the second embodiment)
A modified example 2 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the second modification, the main control microcomputer 710 associates with the operation of the effect movable member 100 to produce the effect of the variable display game performed on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 (particularly, display of identification information (decoration special symbol)) ) To control. Below, the changes from the first modification of the second embodiment will be described.

[Fluctuation processing]
FIG. 46A shows the changing process according to the second modification of the second embodiment. In the changing process of Modification 2 of the second embodiment, an effect pattern changing process of Step B2800 is provided instead of Steps B1310 to B1312 of the changing process of FIG. 21 of the first embodiment. In the effect pattern change process, the main control microcomputer 710 displays the fluctuation display device 3.
The setting which changes the production | presentation of the variable display game in the display part 35a of 5 is performed.

FIG. 46B shows the contents of the effect pattern change process. First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the current scene is the final scene as in step B1310 of FIG.
Step B2801). In the case of the final scene, the main control microcomputer 710 sets the end of the variable display game (end of fanfare) in the same manner as in step B1311 of FIG. 21 (step B2802). On the other hand, if it is not the final scene, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not it is the production pattern change timing for changing the production pattern (step B2803).

When it is the production pattern change timing, the main control microcomputer 710 turns on the production pattern changeable flag indicating that the production pattern can be changed and sets the memory (RA
M711) is saved in a predetermined area (step B2804), and then step B in FIG.
Similarly to 1312, the next scene data set in the scene sequence table is set (step B2807). If it is not the production pattern change timing, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the production pattern change period has ended (step B2805). The effect pattern change period is a predetermined period in which an effect (see FIG. 48) in which the identification information (decoration special symbol) of the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 swings up and down around the stop position is performed.

If the effect pattern change period has not ended, the current effect pattern change process ends. On the other hand, when the effect pattern change period ends, the main control microcomputer 710 clears the effect pattern changeable flag indicating that the effect pattern can be changed (step B).
2806), the next scene data set in the scene sequence table is set (step B2807).

[Hold count command reception processing]
FIG. 47 shows a pending number command reception process according to the second modification of the second embodiment. In the pending number command reception process according to the second modification of the second embodiment, steps B1601 to B16 are performed.
12 and B2701-B2703 are executed in the same manner as the pending number command reception process (FIG. 44) of the first modification of the second embodiment.

However, in step B1603, when the special figure pending number command has already reached the upper limit value (4 in this case) and a decorative special figure pending number command (that is, an overflow command) indicating that overflow has occurred is received. The microcomputer 710 checks and determines whether there is an effect pattern changeable flag (steps B2901, B2902). Next, when there is an effect pattern changeable flag, the main control microcomputer 710 sets the corresponding effect pattern change information (step B2903), and clears the effect pattern changeable flag (step B2904).

The production pattern change information in step B2903 includes identification information (
The movable body information for greatly moving the effect movable member 100 toward the decorative special design) and returning it to the original state, and the entire or part of the identification information associated with the operation of the effect movable member 100 based on this movable body information Information for changing the (decoration special symbol) again (for example, information for changing the fluctuation pattern and the scene sequence table from the originally set one) is included. Therefore, in association with the operation of the effect movable member 100, it is possible to control the effect of the variable display game on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 (in particular, display of identification information (decoration special symbol)). The effect pattern change information may be simply selectable as a re-variation pattern, or may be selectable as a special effect pattern in both cases of loss and jackpot. In addition, based on pre-reading information, you may set the movable body information regarding the operation | movement of the production movable member 100, and the information for making it change again. For example, when the reliability of the jackpot based on the pre-read information is low, the operation of the effect movable member 100 may be reduced or the re-variation may be stopped.

It should be noted that the conditions for executing the processing of steps B2901 to B2904 may be that the hold command has become a predetermined number or more, that the overflow command has been received a predetermined number of times, without having received the overflow command.

[Production Example 1 of Modification 2 of Second Embodiment]
FIG. 48 shows Production Example 1 of Modification 2 of the second embodiment performed in time series in the display unit 35a and the production movable member 100 of the variable display device 35.

FIG. 48A shows the identification information (display pattern 35a) of the variation display device 35 when a stop symbol of a specific outlier pattern appears (effect pattern change timing) based on the variation pattern set in step B1408. This shows how a special effect (decoration pattern) swings up and down around the stop position. From FIG. 48 (A) to FIG. 48 (F), the number of the identification information (decoration special symbol) fluctuates in the stop symbol state during the effect pattern change period. FIG. 48B shows a state in which an effect of prompting a winning at the start opening is performed on the display unit 35 a of the variable display device 35.
48 (C) and 48 (D) show how a hold occurs. The main control microcomputer 710 sets the movable body information for each occurrence of the hold based on the pre-read information (hold information) saved in step B2302 (step B2703). Member 100
Is information for sequentially moving downward as a continuous notice effect. Therefore, the production movable member 100 descends as a continuous notice effect every time a hold occurs.

FIG. 48 (E) is based on the production pattern change information set in step B2903 when the number of holds has already reached the upper limit value (4 in this case) and an overflow has occurred (that is, when an overflow command has been received). Thus, the effect movable member 100 moves greatly toward the identification information (decoration special symbol) swaying near the stop position, and further returns to the original state. At the same time, part of the identification information (decoration special symbol) moves again. At this time, the number of symbols re-variable by the effect movable member 100 may be changed in accordance with the jackpot reliability (expectation) based on the pre-read information. Therefore, in association with the operation of the effect movable member 100, the effect of the variable display game (particularly, display of identification information (decoration special symbol)) is performed on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35. In this way, the lowered production movable member 100 collides with the identification information (decoration special symbol),
An effect is realized in which the player recognizes the number of identification information (decoration special symbol) to move (slide).

If the overflow does not occur during the effect pattern change period in which the identification information (decoration special symbol) is shaking in the stop symbol state, the shaking stop symbol is stopped and determined.
This is because the effect pattern change information is not set in step B2903.

[Production Example 2 of Modification 2 of Second Embodiment]
FIG. 49 shows, in time series, Production Example 2 of Modification 2 of the second embodiment performed in the display unit 35a and the production movable member 100 of the variable display device 35.

FIG. 49A shows identification information (decoration) of the display unit 35a of the variation display device 35 when a stop symbol of a specific outlier pattern appears based on the variation pattern set in step B1408 (effect pattern change timing). This shows a state where a special symbol is swayed up and down around the stop position. From FIG. 49 (A) to FIG. 49 (G), the number of the identification information (decoration special symbol) fluctuates in the stop symbol state during the effect pattern change period. 49 (B) (C
) Shows a state in which an effect of prompting a winning at the start opening is performed on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35, and a suspension occurs. The main control microcomputer 710 sets the movable body information for each occurrence of holding based on the prefetched information (holding information) saved in step B2302 (step B27).
03), however, the movable body information here is information for rotating or moving the effect movable member 100 as a continuous notice effect. Therefore, according to the pre-read information (holding information), the production movable member 100 rotates or moves as a continuous notice effect every time a holding occurs.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 49C, if the hold reliability is high from the prefetch information (hold information),
The effect movable member 100 may rotate so that the predetermined united hold display unit 102 faces forward. As shown in FIG. 49D, if the hold reliability is high from the pre-read information (hold information), the effect movable member 100 may move back in a predetermined direction. As shown in FIG. 49E, if the reliability of the hold generated from the prefetch information (hold information) is low, the effect movable member 100 has the union hold display unit 104 on which information on the model of the gaming machine 1 is displayed in front. You may rotate so that it faces. That is, the reliability (expectation) of the hold based on the prefetch information may be notified by the operation mode of the effect movable member 100.

49 (F) and 49 (G), when the number of holds has already reached the upper limit (4 in this case) and an overflow occurs (that is, when an overflow command is received), the effect pattern set in step B2903 Based on the change information, the effect movable member 100 moves greatly toward the identification information (decoration special symbol) swaying in the vicinity of the stop position and returns to the original position. At the same time, part of the identification information (decoration special symbol) moves again. Therefore, in association with the operation of the effect movable member 100, the effect of the variable display game (particularly, display of identification information (decoration special symbol)) is performed on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35.

[Production example 3 of modification 2 of the second embodiment]
FIG. 50 shows, in time series, Production Example 3 of Modification 2 of the second embodiment performed in the display unit 35a and the production movable member 100 of the variable display device 35.

FIG. 50A shows a state where the effect movable member 100 is swung based on the movable body information set in step B1410 when a specific reach state occurs (effect pattern change timing). FIG. 50B shows a state in which an effect of prompting a winning at the start opening is performed on the display unit 35 a of the variable display device 35. FIG. 50C to FIG. 50D show a situation in which a hold occurs. The main control microcomputer 710 sets the movable body information for each occurrence of the hold based on the pre-read information (hold information) saved in step B2302 (step B2703). This is information for moving the member 100 as a continuous notice effect. Therefore, in accordance with the pre-read information (holding information), the production movable member 100 is lowered as a continuous notice effect every time the holding occurs. A production develops when an overflow occurs during a production pattern change period.

(Effects of Modification 2 of Second Embodiment)
In the second modification of the second embodiment, the effect movable member includes a model information display unit (game model notification unit) 104a that can identify the model of the gaming machine 1, and a start memory stored in the start prize storage means. A holding display unit (starting memory number notifying unit) 105 that can notify the player of the number of games, and game effect notifying units (game effect generating units) 101a to 103a capable of executing effects in the gaming machine 1.
The effect control device 700 as the game execution control means can control the execution of the variable display game. The effect control device 700 is an effect movable member 100 whose operation is controlled by the operation control means.
The execution of the variable display game in the variable display device 35 can be controlled in relation to the operation (steps B2901 to B2904). Therefore, the operation of the production movable member 100 and the fluctuation display game in the fluctuation display device 35 can be linked to each other, and a novel presentation can be further made.

The game execution control means can control the execution of the variable display game in the variable display device 35 in relation to the operation of the effect movable member 100 whose operation is controlled by the operation control means based on the determination result (prefetching result) of the prior determination means. (Steps B2701-B2703, B29
01-B2904). Therefore, based on the determination result (prefetch result) of the prior determination means, the game value (reliability) can be notified by linking the operation of the effect movable member 100 and the variable display game in the variable display device 35.

The game execution control means is based on the establishment of the predetermined condition (step B1603 or B2803) and relates to the motion of the effect movable member 100 whose operation is controlled by the motion control means. The display of the identification information (decoration special symbol) can be controlled. Therefore, the operation of the effect movable member 100 can be preferably associated with the variation display game in the variation display device 35, and the interest of the game is enhanced.

The operation control means is configured so that every time a new start memory is stored in the start memory means, the effect movable member 10
Controls continuous operation by zero. Then, the game execution control means, as a predetermined condition, when the number of start memories stored in the start winning storage means reaches a predetermined number (step B280)
3), in relation to the operation of the effect movable member 100 whose operation is controlled by the operation control means,
The display of the identification information (decoration special symbol) of the variable display game executed in the variable display device 35 can be changed again. Therefore, the interest of the game increases as the number of starting memories (the number of holdings) increases.

(Modification 3 of the second embodiment)
A modification 3 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the third modification of the second embodiment, the effect of operating the effect movable member 100 is also performed in the promotion effect during the big hit round. FIG. 51 is a diagram showing, in time series, examples of effects performed in the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 and the effect movable member 100 in Modification 3 of the second embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 51 (A) and 51 (B), during the big hit round (here, 7 rounds), it is urged to win the game ball in the big winning opening of the special variable winning device 141 (which may be the special variable winning device 41). The effect is performed on the display unit 35 a of the variable display device 35. In the display unit 35a, the difference between the number of game balls (count number) that enters the big winning opening of the special variable prize winning device 141 and is detected by the count switch 606 and the specified upper limit number (here, 8) is the remaining count number. It is displayed as. A jackpot symbol (stop symbol) that generated the jackpot during the jackpot round is displayed. The effect movable member 100 performs an effect of lowering (moving) each time the remaining count number decreases. As the effect movable member 100 is lowered (moved), the big hit symbol is gradually hidden.

As shown in FIG. 51C, when the remaining count number becomes zero (the count number reaches the specified upper limit number), the effect movable member 100 descends to a position where the jackpot symbol is completely hidden.
In the case of promotion (for example, promotion from a normal big hit to a probable big hit), as shown in FIG. 51 (D), the effect movable member 100 rapidly rises (moves) and returns to the original position before the descent. Then, the jackpot symbol after promotion (for example, the probability variation jackpot symbol) is displayed on the display unit 35a. When the promotion is not performed, the effect movable member 100 rapidly rises (moves) as shown in FIGS.
Then, it returns to the original position before the descent, but the jackpot symbol remains unchanged. Note that FIG.
E) When the remaining count does not reach zero within the specified time as in (F), the effect movable member 100 rapidly rises (moves) without completely concealing the big hit symbol, and the element before the descent Return to position. As shown in FIGS. 51A, 51B, 51E, and 51F, the time indicator 125 on the right side of the display unit 35a notifies the remaining time and the elapsed time with respect to the specified time.

Only when a predetermined number of overflows have occurred, the effect movable member 100 may be lowered and the promotion effect may be performed by such an effect as to retreat the symbol. Further, the promotion effect may be performed in the next round.

(Effects of Modification 3 of Second Embodiment)
In the third modification of the second embodiment, the effect of the game can be enhanced by using the effect movable member 100 for the effect during the big hit round.

(Third embodiment)
A third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Hereinafter, changes from the second modification of the second embodiment will be described.

Referring to FIG. 52A, the game board 30 includes a distribution device 110 between the display unit 35a of the variation display device 35 and the cover glass 6a. The distribution device 110 is a first passage that is a path of a game ball.
A ball path 113, a second ball path 115 which is a path for game balls, and a path for game balls are designated as first ball path 1
13 and a flow path switching member 117 that switches between the second spherical passage 115 and the second spherical passage 115. The main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700 is an effect motor / SOL (solenoid) control circuit 743.
The flow path switching member 117 is rotationally driven by an electric motor (not shown) connected to, and control for switching the path of the game ball is performed. The first ball passage 113 is an advantageous passage for the player who guides the game ball from the upper left to the lower right sorting member 121 of the game board 30, and the second ball passage 115 discharges the game ball to the outside. It is a disadvantageous passage for me.

In relation to Production Examples 1 and 3 (FIGS. 48 and 50) of Modification 2 of the second embodiment, the character 119 is a game ball held by the flow path switching member 117 in the middle of the change. Produces an effect of blocking the flow down to the first ball passage 113.

The front and rear surfaces of the first sphere passage 113 and the second sphere passage 115 are transparent. As a result, the character 11 is displayed on the display portion 35a located behind the first ball passage 113 and the second ball passage 115.
Even if 9 is displayed, the player passes through the first ball passage 113 and the second ball passage 115 and the character 1
19 can be visually recognized. Further, by displaying the character 119 on the cover glass 6a in 3D to give a three-dimensional effect, it is possible to further create an atmosphere in which a real game ball is blocked. FIG. 52 (B) is an effect visually recognized by the player. When the flow path switching member 117 holds a game ball, the character 119 is displayed immediately downstream of the flow path switching member 90, so that the character 119 can appear as if it is blocking the game ball. it can.

FIG. 53 is a cross-sectional view showing the operation of the flow path switching member 117 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. The V-shaped channel switching member 117 has a rotation shaft 117a and is rotated around the rotation shaft 117a by an electric motor (not shown). The flow path switching member 117 holds the game ball flowing down from the upstream side of the first ball path 113 by the rotation of the rotation shaft 117a, and the game balls to the first ball path 113 and the second ball path 115 Is prevented (FIGS. 53A and 53B). after that,
For example, when the flow path switching member 117 rotates to the first ball path 113 side, the game ball is moved to the first ball path 1.
13 (FIG. 53C).

54A to 54D, in association with the operation of the effect movable member 100, the operation of the flow path switching member 117 and the effect (particularly, identification) of the variable display game on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35. Information (display of decorative special designs) is performed. 54 (A)-(D), FIG.
8 and the effect movable member 100 lowered as shown in FIG. 50 collides with the character 119 so that the character 119 falls. At the same time as the character 119 falls, the flow path switching member 117 rotates and the game ball flows down to the first ball path 113 or the second ball path 115. Thereby, it appears that the game ball stopped by the character 119 flows down to the first ball passage 113 or the second ball passage 115 due to the fall of the character 119.

Further, in FIGS. 54B and 54C, the character 119 falls and collides with the identification information (decoration special symbol), and the numbers of some pieces of identification information (decoration special symbol) that have stopped move (slide). ) May appear on the display unit 35a. Further, FIG. 54 (D)
As described above, the identification information (decoration special symbols) at both ends may be gathered together to produce a reach state. When the jackpot reliability (expected degree) in the reach state is high, the game ball that has flowed down the first ball passage 113 is notified by entering a specific hole out of the two holes of the sorting member 121.
In this case, the main control microcomputer 710 rotates the sorting member 121 by an electric motor (not shown) via the effect motor / SOL (solenoid) control circuit 743 so that the game ball enters the specific hole. . When the reach hit state reliability (expectation) is low, the game ball is notified by entering the other of the two holes of the sorting member 121.

(Effect of the third embodiment)
In the third embodiment, the sorting device 110 sorts the paths of game balls. The effect control device 700 as the distribution device control means controls the operation of the distribution device 110. The distribution device control unit controls the operation of the distribution device 110 in association with the operation of the effect movable member 70 or 100 whose operation is controlled by the operation control unit. Distribution device 110 and production movable member 70 or 1
00 is linked, and the operation of the sorting device 110 that distributes the passages of the game balls (the manner in which the game balls flow down) and the operation of the effect movable member 100 are associated with each other, thereby increasing the interest of the game.

(Fourth embodiment)
The fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 55 and 56. FIG. In the fourth embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the upper limit value of the number of holds increases, and the effect movable member 70 according to the first embodiment or the effect movable member 100 according to the second embodiment. Is operated and further divided or divided into two parts, and a display indicating an increase in the upper limit value of the number of reservations is performed. For this reason, the effect movable member 70 or the effect movable member 100 is comprised from the two parts combined so that isolation | separation was possible.

The game control device 600 sets the upper limit value of the number of holds to be increased when the symbol information indicates a predetermined symbol in the special symbol display processing (step A1211), etc. To device 700. Main control microcomputer 710 of the production control device 700
Obtains the upper limit value of the hold number from the hold upper limit command sent when the upper limit value of the hold number increases, and moves the effect movable member 70 (or 100) onto the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35. (See FIGS. 55A and 56A) and further separated into two parts (FIG. 55B).
) And FIG. 56 (B)).

In order to separate the effect movable member 70 (or 100), an actuator (not shown) is provided. The actuator moves the first portion 80a and the second portion 80b of the drive mechanism 80 of FIG. 5 so as to be relatively separated from each other in the direction along the rotation axis of the effect movable member 70 (or 100). The main control microcomputer 710 controls the actuator via an effect motor / SOL (solenoid) control circuit 743.

When the main control microcomputer 710 separates the effect movable member 70 (or 100) into two parts, an upper limit increase display 123 indicating that the upper limit value of the number of holdings has increased on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 is displayed. Do. Separation of the effect movable member 70 (or 100) may be performed during the big hit round or during the fluctuation.

FIG. 55A shows a state where the effect movable member 70 moves onto the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 when the upper limit value of the number of holds increases. FIG. 55B shows a state in which the effect movable member 70 is separated into two parts. 55 (A) and 55 (B), the effect movable member 70 displays only one of the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number, and the other is the other surface of the effect movable member 70 or The example displayed on the display part 35a is shown. The upper limit increase display 123 is displayed on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 so as to be visible from the front between two separated portions of the effect movable member 70. Inside the upper limit increase display 123, a display of the hold for the increased amount is performed.

56A and 56B show the effect movable member 100 that can be separated (divided) into two parts.
FIG. 56A shows a state where the effect movable member 100 moves onto the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 when the upper limit value of the number of holds increases. FIG. 56B shows a state where the effect movable member 100 is separated into two parts.

(Effect of the fourth embodiment)
When the predetermined upper limit number of start memories that can be stored by the start winning storage means is increased, the operation control means separates the effect movable member 70 or 100 into two parts on the display portion 35a of the variable display device 35. Then, the fluctuation display device 35 has a display unit 35a at a position corresponding to between the two parts.
Is displayed to indicate that the predetermined upper limit has been increased. Therefore, such a display (production) accompanying an increase in the predetermined upper limit number of start memories enhances the interest of the game.

(Fifth embodiment)
A fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The fifth embodiment relates to the configuration of the effect movable member. Hereinafter, changes from the first embodiment will be described.

FIG. 57 (A) is a side view showing the side surface constituting the hold display portion 155 of the effect movable member 150 according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 57 (B) is an end view showing one end surface in the axial direction of the effect movable member 150 according to the fifth embodiment. The production movable member 150 is a hollow main body 1.
50a, a gear part 150b provided on one side of the main body part 150a, and a shaft part 150c provided on the other side of the main body part 150a. Further, the gear part 150b or the shaft part 150
In c, a circular opening 150d (entrance) communicating with the cavity inside the main body 150a is provided. The hold display unit 155 has eight openings 156 as described later.

The gear portion 150b functions in the same manner as the first rotating portion 81 of the first embodiment and is rotated by the electric motor 82 via a gear attached to the rotating shaft of the electric motor 82. Shaft 150c
Functions like the second rotating portion 84 of the first embodiment and is rotatably held by the second holding portion 85. Note that the right side and the left side in FIG. 57A may be interchanged, the gear portion 150b may be provided on the right side, and the shaft portion 150c may be provided on the left side.

As shown in FIG. 58, the LED substrate 152 is provided in the opening 150 in the cavity inside the main body 150a.
It is inserted through d (inlet part). Eight LED lamps 157 of the hold display unit 155 are mounted on the LED board 152 and controlled by the effect control device 700 via wiring. In order to allow the LED lamp 157 to irradiate the front (player side), the LED substrate 152 has a first holding portion 83 so that the main surface on which the LED lamp 157 is mounted always faces the front (player side). Etc. are fixed. The effect movable member 150 is driven by the electric motor 82 and rotates around the LED substrate 152 whose direction is fixed.

As shown in FIG. 59A, in the main body 150a, the side surface constituting the hold display portion 155 has eight openings 156 corresponding to the eight LED lamps 157 of the LED substrate 152. The opening 156 is circular, and a transparent plastic member or the like may be fitted as a lid. When the side where the opening 156 of the hold display unit 155 is provided faces forward (player side), the LED lamp 157 emits light through the opening 156 in correspondence with the number of holds, so that the number of holds can be notified. . As in the first embodiment, the four LED lamps 157 arranged in a line on one side of the hold display section 155 constitute a first hold display section 155a, and the four LED lamps 157 arranged in a line on the other side. May constitute the second hold display portion 155b.

As shown in FIG. 59 (B), the effect display unit 158 (or the model information display unit 159).
) Also faces forward (player side), the LED lamp 157 may emit light (turn on). In this case, the effect display unit 158 of the effect movable member 150 (or the model information display unit 159).
If the part such as the decorative character part is transparent or semi-transparent and the other part is opaque, the effect movable member 150 produces an effect that the light from the LED lamp 157 is transmitted and shines. be able to.

(Other embodiments)
As shown in FIGS. 60 and 61, the effect movable member 70 or the effect movable member 100 may be disposed not near the fluctuation display device 35 but in the vicinity of the ordinary electric accessory (second start prize opening 37b).

60 (A)-(C), the normal electric actor is provided on the right side of the center case 34, and the variable display is performed so that the effect movable member 70 or the effect movable member 100 is arranged in the vicinity of the ordinary electric actor. Provided on the right side of the device 35. Thereby, it can be emphasized that the effect movable member 100 moves due to winning or overflowing actually.

61 (A) and 61 (B), in the transparent game board, the effect movable member 70 or the effect movable member 100 is movably disposed between the start port and the fluctuation display device 35, and the effect is obtained by actually winning or overflowing. It can be emphasized that the movable member 70 or the production movable member 100 moves.

The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description of the invention but by the scope of claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the scope of claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 6a Cover glass 30 Game board 35 Fluctuation display apparatus 35a Display part 37a 1st start winning opening 37b 2nd starting winning opening 41 Special variable winning apparatus 50 Collective display apparatus 70 Production | movement movable member 71 Model information display part 72 Hold display part 72a 1st hold display part 72b 2nd hold display part 73 effect display part 74 effect display part 80 drive mechanism 87 1st sensor 89 2nd sensor 100 effect movable member 101-104 union hold display part 101a-103a effect display part 104a model Information display unit 105 Hold display unit 105a First hold display unit 105b Second hold display unit 110 Distribution device 141 Special variable winning device 600 Game control device 700 Effect control device 741 Board decoration LED control circuit 743 Effect motor / SOL control circuit 760 Board decoration device 770 Board production device

Claims (1)

A variable display device having a display unit capable of displaying the effects of a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner. When the result of the variable display game is a special result, the player is given a predetermined game value. In game machines that can be granted,
An operable movable member,
An operation control means for controlling the operation of the effect movable member,
The production movable member is
Of the game model notification state capable of notifying the game model capable of specifying the model of the gaming machine and the game effect notification state capable of notifying the game effect capable of performing the effect in the game machine It is possible to take at least one notification state,
The operation control means includes
The operation of the production movable member can be controlled in a plurality of modes,
The effect movable member can be swung at a specific position,
A game characterized in that the effect movable member can be moved to the center side of the display section of the variable display device in a state where the notification state by the effect movable member is switched from the game model notification state to the game effect notification state. Machine.