JP6142327B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a control means capable of generating a special game state advantageous to a player when a variable display game is executed on a display device and the stop result of the variable display game is in a special result mode.

  Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a gaming machine includes a gaming board having a display area for displaying a gaming area into which a gaming ball is thrown and a variable display game, and a game to a start opening provided in the gaming board. Control for controlling the execution of a variable display game that starts a variable display of a plurality of symbols on a display device based on a winning of a ball, and generates a special game state (so-called big hit) advantageous to the player when these symbols stop in a predetermined combination And some devices.

  Furthermore, recent pachinko machines are configured to perform reach production when reach occurs in a variable display game, and reach production is diversified, and multiple reach production is performed by one machine. There are many. There is also a gaming machine in which a specific character appears in a plurality of reach effects by performing a reach effect (so-called “premium reach”) that appears very rarely compared to other reach effects. Therefore, a player who has generated such premium reach will be proud of others, and in order to support such actions, a specific character that can only be seen in premium reach is used by using the imaging function of the mobile phone. An invention has also been proposed in which an image is displayed on a display device for a long time so that it can be photographed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-329605 A

By the way, the psychology that we want to brag about other players is not only premium reach but also a lot of prize balls. However, what is being done with the invention described in Patent Document 1 is not only proud of having generated premium reach, but to satisfy the psychology of the player who wants to boast that he has won a lot of prize balls. Has the problem of being insufficient.
The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems. When the result of stopping the variable display game is a special result mode, a special game state advantageous to the player is generated and the special game state is ended. It is an object of the present invention to satisfy the psychology of a player who wants to boast of a game result in a gaming machine capable of generating a specific gaming state in which a predetermined condition is easily established for a predetermined period.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention described in claim 1
When the variable display game is executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the stop result of the variable display game is in a special result mode, the special game state is generated in which the variable winning device can be converted into an open state in which the game ball is easy to win. In a gaming machine provided with a control means,
The control means includes
A high probability state in which the probability that the stop result mode of the variable display game becomes the special result mode is higher than the normal probability state after the special gaming state that occurs when the special result mode becomes a probable big hit And a specific game in which the predetermined condition is likely to be satisfied for a predetermined period after the special game state is generated in the high probability state when the special result mode is normally a big hit. State can occur,
The total number of game balls paid out based on winning of the game balls to the variable winning device in the special game state generated between the occurrence of the first special game state and the end of the specific game state; and Notifying the number of occurrences of the special gaming state that occurred between the occurrence of the special gaming state and the end of the specific gaming state,
From the title of multiple stages, and the total number of game balls out the payment, the number of occurrences of the special game state, special game state associated with said particular result manner in the high probability state becomes the normal big hit The number of special game states generated when the special result mode becomes the probability variation jackpot is again notified after the occurrence of the event, and any one of the titles selected in advance is notified. And

Here, the “special result mode” means, for example, a predetermined identification symbol or a symbol combination determined in advance when the variable display game is a game in which the identification symbol is changed . The “ specific game state” means, for example, a control state in which the progress of the game is advantageous to the player, such as a time-shortening control or an electric support control, in which a predetermined condition for starting a variable display game is easily established.
According to the invention described in claim 1, since the notification of the total number and number of occurrences of special game state of the game balls paid out after a specified game state ends, the player is traveling a particular game state at the end such as a game to paragraph At that time, you can know the number of special gaming states that have occurred so far and the total number of game balls that have been paid out, that is, the number of winning balls that you have earned. You can be proud of your results.

  According to the present invention, a special game in which a special game state advantageous to the player is generated when the stop result of the variable display game is in a special result mode, and a predetermined condition is easily established for a predetermined period after the special game state ends. In the gaming machine capable of generating the state, there is an effect that the psychology of the player who wants to be proud of the game result can be satisfied.

It is a perspective view which shows one Embodiment of the game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a front view which shows the structural example of the game board in the game machine of embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system and game control apparatus which are provided in the back surface of the game machine of embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the presentation control apparatus in the game machine of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of the specific procedure of a main process among the game control performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the latter half part of the specific procedure of a main process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the specific procedure of a timer interruption process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the command transmission process performed during the timer interruption process of FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of an effect control command transmission process executed during the command transmission process of FIG. 8. (A) is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of the effect control command output process executed during the effect control command transmission process of FIG. 9, and (B) is a command data output executed during the effect control command output process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of a process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure game process performed during the timer interruption process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the start port switch monitoring process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure start port switch common process performed during the start port switch monitoring process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure holding | maintenance information determination process performed during the special figure start port switch common process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure normal process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the specific procedure of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process which are performed during the special figure normal process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the small hit 1 flag setting process and the small hit 2 flag setting process which are performed during the special figure 1 fluctuation start process of FIG. 16, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the 1st main process by 1stCPU among the presentation control performed by the presentation control apparatus which comprises the control system of the gaming machine of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the command reception interruption process by 1stCPU among the interruption control performed by the presentation control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the main process by 2ndCPU among the presentation control performed by the presentation control apparatus of embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the timing in the case of performing and stopping a change display game with the rhythm of 3-3-7 time in the gaming machine of an embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the stop aspect of a fluctuation | variation symbol in case the execution and stop of a fluctuation | variation display game are performed with the rhythm of 3-3-7 time in the gaming machine of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the specific procedure of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process in the case of implement | achieving a rhythm game by control of a game control apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode of a change display game in the case of performing a melody game by control by an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the specific procedure of a performance control process in the case of implement | achieving a melody game by control by an effect control apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display in the case of performing assistance control which displays the operation timing of an effect button on the screen of a display apparatus by an effect control apparatus. It is the top view and side view which show the structural example of the production button in the 1st modification of the said embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display which instruct | indicates to the player how to operate the effect button in the first modification. It is a top view showing the example of composition of the game machine front in the 2nd modification of the above-mentioned embodiment, and the explanatory view showing the example of the image displayed on a touch panel type indicator. It is a front view which shows the structural example of the game board in the 3rd modification of the said embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the specific procedure of the accessory interlocking | linkage process performed by the production | presentation control apparatus in a 3rd modification. It is a front view which shows the structural example of the game board in the 4th modification of the said embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the specific procedure of the rhythm game effect process performed by the effect control apparatus in a 4th modification. It is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of one Example of the production | presentation button in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd invention. It is a cross-sectional explanatory drawing which shows the example of the concrete structure of the production | presentation button of FIG. 34, and shows the state where the inner side operation button is falling and the state where it raises. FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a mark for instructing the player how to operate each button on the display device in the gaming machine using the effect button having the structure as shown in FIG. The other example of the production | presentation button in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd invention is shown, It is sectional explanatory drawing which shows the state which the outer side operation button is falling, and the state which is rising. When the outside operation button is pushed down while the outside operation button is raised, the inside operation button is pushed down, and both the operation buttons are pushed down. It is sectional explanatory drawing which shows a case. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in the case of making a player alert | report the button and timing to operate by lighting the built-in lamp of the presentation button in 2nd invention. The state of the operation button, the state of the built-in lamp and the change of the operation state in the gaming machine using the effect button of the embodiment shown in FIG. 35, and the operation in the gaming machine using the effect button of the modification shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode of the state of a button, the state of a built-in lamp, and the operation state. In the second invention, the state of the operation button of the modification button in which the inner operation button can be rotated, the state of the built-in lamp, the state of change of the operation state, and the effect button of the modification example incorporating the vibration device are used. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode of the change of the state of the operation button, the state of a built-in lamp, and the operation state in a game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode of the change of the game which uses the production | generation mode when selecting the production mode as another usage method of the production button in 2nd invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display for instruct | indicating to the player the button which should be operated in the effect button of the Example of 2nd invention, and operation timing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the image displayed according to the success condition of operation, when it operates according to the instruction | indication of FIG. It is a time chart which shows the example of the progress of the variable display game in the general electric power support after completion | finish of the big hit game performed by the game control apparatus of 3rd invention embodiment, and the display period of the game data after a general electric power support. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the game data disclosure screen displayed on a display apparatus in embodiment of 3rd invention. FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a table used for determining “title” indicating the rank of a player displayed on the game data disclosure screen of FIG. 46; 47 is a flowchart showing an example of a total information display process performed by the effect control device to display the game data disclosure screen of FIG. 46. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the table referred in the total information display process of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the screen which displays the title determined by the total information display process of FIG. 48 (B). It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a screen in case the title determined by the total information display process of FIG. 48 (B) is promoted. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the screen in the case of suggesting a probability state. FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a selection table used for determining contents to be displayed on the screen indicating the probability state of FIG. 52; It is a flowchart which shows the example of the specific procedure of the electric support end process performed by the game control apparatus in the 1st modification of 3rd invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the game data disclosure screen displayed on a display apparatus in the 2nd modification of 3rd invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the specific procedure of the electric support end process performed by the game control apparatus in the 2nd modification of 3rd invention.

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

  Further, an illuminating device (moving light) 16 having a built-in lamp and motor and a lamp (LED) 17 for paying out abnormality notification are provided in the upper part of the glass frame 15. Further, on the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decoration device 18 with a built-in lamp and the like for emitting light for decoration and production, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a for emitting sound (for example, sound effects). Yes. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is also provided below the front frame 12.

  In addition, at the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launcher, and game balls paid out from a ball payout device provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 flow out. There are provided a dish tray outlet 22, a lower dish 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state in which the upper dish 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of a ball striking device, and the like. In addition, the upper edge portion of the upper plate 21 is provided with an effect button 25 as an operation means that is provided with an operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player and that can be operated by the player. Further, on the right side of the upper surface of the upper plate 21, a ball removal operation unit 26 for moving a game ball in the upper plate to the lower plate 23 is provided.

In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device directs the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. Fire. Further, when the player operates the effect button 25, an effect or the like in which the player's operation is intervened is performed in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). Can do.
Further, on the front surface of the glass frame 15 above the upper plate 21, a prepaid card is discharged from a ball lending button 27 operated when a player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a card unit of the ball lending machine. For this purpose, a discharge button 28 to be operated, a balance display unit (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided.

Next, an example of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of the present embodiment.
On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. In the game area 32, a center case 40 provided with a display device 41 is disposed substantially at the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41 and is formed so as to protrude forward from the display surface of the display device 41.

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

On the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided. Three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40.
In each of the general winning ports 35,..., Winning port switches 35a to 35n (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered each of the general winning ports 35 are arranged.
A start winning opening 36 is provided below the center case 40 for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game, and a game ball easily flows into the upper portion by opening a reverse “C” shape at the top. An ordinary variable winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting into a state and having a second start winning port is disposed therein.

The pair of opening / closing members 37b, 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the start winning port 36 is provided above the normal variation winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state.
When the result of the normal variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, and a normal variation prize is awarded. The device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows.
Further, below the normal variable winning device 37, there is a first special variable winning device (first big winning port) 38 that can be converted into a state where a game ball is not accepted and a state where it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. It is arranged.

The first special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type opening / closing door that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side. Is converted from a closed state (closed state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player).
That is, the first special variable winning device 38 includes a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door that is driven by a large winning solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. By converting the winning opening from the closed state to the opened state, the inflow of game balls into the large winning opening is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player.
In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is disposed in the first special variable winning device 38 (winning area).

On the other hand, the center case 40 is provided with a pair of movable pieces that can be opened and closed with the lower end as a fulcrum, and the prize opening is closed depending on the result of the special figure variable display game (open state that is unfavorable for the player). A second special variable prize winning device (second big prize winning opening) 42 for converting into a state (a state advantageous for the player) is provided, and the second special variable winning prize winning device 42 is provided in the second big prize winning opening. A count switch 42a (see FIG. 3) is provided as a detecting means for detecting an incoming game ball.
Furthermore, an out-port 39 for collecting game balls that have not won any of the winning ports is provided below the game area 32 and below the first special variable winning device 38.
In addition, on the outside of the game area 32 (for example, in the lower right of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game, the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the general figure start gate 34 that form the special figure fluctuation display game are displayed. There is provided a collective display device 50 for executing a common figure variable display game triggered by winning a prize at one place.

  The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) 51 and a second special figure for a first special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like. A second special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 2 display) 52 for a fluctuation display game is provided. In addition, a fluctuation display section (common figure display) for a general-purpose variable display game configured by LED lamps, a memory display section for informing the start memory number of each variable-display game also configured by LED lamps, and a game state From a display unit for notifying, an error display unit for displaying an error, a round display unit for displaying the number of rounds at the time of big hit or small hit (the number of opening / closing of the first special variable winning device 38 or the second special variable winning device 42), etc. An LED display unit 53 is provided.

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

  The back surface of the gaming machine 10 receives signals from switches and sensors provided in each part of the gaming machine, and also includes driving sources such as decorative lamps and various motors provided in the front frame 15 and the center case 40, and display devices. A control device for controlling 41 and a payout unit for paying out a prize ball are provided. Further, the control device mainly includes a game control board (main board) for controlling the game, an effect control board (sub board) for controlling the display source 41, a decorative lamp, and a driving source for the effect accessory device (movable member). It has. Therefore, each of the game control board and the effect control board is a control means, and a control device including these can be regarded as the control means.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a launcher (not shown) toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the second special variation winning device 42, Enter the starting gate 34, the general winning port 35, the starting winning port 36, the normal variable winning device 37 or the first special variable winning device 38, or flow into the out port 39 provided at the bottom of the gaming area 32 and play the game area Discharged from. Then, when a game ball wins the second special variable winning device 42, the general start gate 34, the general winning port 35, the starting winning port 36, the normal variable winning device 37 or the first special variable winning device 38, the winning port that won the prize The number of prize balls corresponding to the type of the ball is discharged from the payout unit controlled by the payout control device to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 12.

On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played.
In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if it is less than the upper limit of the normal figure start memory number, the general figure start memory number is added (+1) and the general figure start memory number is increased. One figure start memory is stored. The number of memorized start prizes is displayed on the memory display unit for notifying the number of start prizes in the LED display unit 53 of the collective display device 50.

In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (specific result) is derived by hitting the common map fluctuation display game.
The general-purpose variable display game is executed by a variable display unit (standard map display) of the LED display unit 53 provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (general and normal symbols) in the lit state and indicating a shift in the unlit state, and the normal identification information is displayed by blinking this LED. The fluctuation display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result.

  Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game is a specific result, the pair of movable members 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes a state. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases.

When the common random number value extracted at the time of detecting the passage to the general figure start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal figure display of the LED display unit 53 stops in the hit state and enters a hit state. At this time, the normal variation winning device 37 is in a state in which the movable member 37b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3). It is converted and the winning of the game ball is allowed.
The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected as the start winning ball of the first special figure variable display game, is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), and is awarded to the normal variable winning device 37. The played game balls are detected as start winning balls for the second special figure variation display game, and stored with a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) as a limit.

  In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in a special figure memory in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 3). Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special chart start memory is displayed on the memory display section for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50 and also displayed on the display device 41 of the center case 40.

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

As a result of the special figure variation display game, when the display form of the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display becomes a special result form, it becomes a big hit and a special game state (so-called big hit state). Become. Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 41 is also a special result mode.
In the special display variation display game on the display device 41, for example, the special decoration pattern (identification pattern) composed of the numbers and the like described above is left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), middle (third special symbol). The variation display is started in the order of symbols), the symbols that have been varied after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped, and the result of the special symbol variation display game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 performs a variable display game with a decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of special figure starting memories, and various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed to improve interest.

In addition, the special figure 1 display (51) and the special figure 2 display (52) of the collective display device 50 may be separate displays or the same display. Each special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed. In addition, the display device 41 may be displayed by providing separate display areas for the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, or may be displayed in the same display area. Although it is good, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is displayed so as not to be executed simultaneously. Further, the special game variable display game may be executed only by the display device 41 without providing the game machine 10 with the special map 1 display and the special map 2 display.
In addition, in the state where the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started and the number of start memories is zero, the start winning opening 36 (or the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37) is entered. When the game ball wins, the start memory is stored as the start right is generated, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure variation display game (second special figure) is immediately added based on the start memory. (Variable display game) is started, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by one.

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

  Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, the count The switches 38a and 42a are provided with a coil for magnetic detection, and a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Is used. A micro switch having a mechanical contact is used for the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10 or the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 or the like. be able to.

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

  The CPU section 110 receives signals (starting winning detection signals) from a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and a proximity switch interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 in the input section 120. Inverting circuit 112 composed of an inverter or the like that is logically inverted and input to the gaming microcomputer 111, and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, generates a clock signal that serves as a reference for the CPU operation clock, timer interrupt, and random number generation circuit And an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a DC voltage of a predetermined level such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 220 so that the game controller 100 can operate. Is done.

  The power supply device 220 is a normal power supply having an AC-DC converter that generates the DC 32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power source, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC 12V and DC 5V from the DC 32V voltage, and the like. Unit 221, backup power supply unit 222 that supplies power supply voltage to the internal RAM of gaming microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch to inform game control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of power failure A control signal generation unit 223 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal is provided.

  In this embodiment, the power supply device 220 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 222 and the control signal generation unit 223 are integrated on a separate board or the game control device 100, that is, the main control device 100. You may comprise so that it may provide on a board | substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 222 and the control signal generation unit 223 are provided on a board different from the power supply apparatus 220 or the main board as in the embodiment. By providing, it can remove from the object of replacement | exchange and can aim at cost reduction.

  The backup power supply unit 222 can be composed of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly, the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is held even during a power failure or after the power is shut off. The control signal generation unit 223 monitors, for example, the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 221. When the voltage drops to, for example, 17V or less, the control signal generation unit 223 detects the occurrence of a power failure and changes the power failure monitoring signal. Is output. In addition, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the power is turned on or the power is restored.

  The initialization switch signal is a signal generated when the initialization switch is turned on, and forcibly initializes information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 210. . Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

The game microcomputer 111 constitutes a game control means for comprehensively controlling the game. Specifically, the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (read-only memory) 111B, and a RAM (random access memory) 111C that can be read and written as needed.
The ROM 111B stores invariant information (programs, fixed data, various random number judgment values, etc.) for game control in a nonvolatile manner, and the RAM 111C stores a work area for the CPU 111A and various signals and random number values during game control. Used as As the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

In addition, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the production contents, and the presence or absence of the reach state.
The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. Also, the fluctuation pattern table is selected when the result is out of order, and is selected when the result is per 16R (16 rounds), 12R (12 rounds), or 2R (2 rounds). Such as a big hit variation pattern table. Furthermore, these pattern tables include a table that can be switched according to the production mode, a latter-half variation pattern table for selecting the latter-half variation pattern, and a first-half variation pattern table for selecting the first-half variation pattern. It is.

  Reach (reach state) refers to a case where the display device 41 derives and displays a plurality of display results (stop symbols) at different times, and the plurality of display results are in a predetermined special result mode. In a gaming machine in which the gaming state is a gaming state advantageous for the player (special gaming state), the display result that has already been derived and displayed is a special result when some of the plurality of display results have not yet been derived and displayed. A display state that satisfies the condition of an aspect. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that becomes the special result mode even when the display control unit 41 proceeds to the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. A display mode that is not. 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 also included in the reach state.

  Therefore, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on the display device 41 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 display device. After the variable display, if the variable display is stopped and displayed in the order of left, right and middle, and the result mode is displayed, the left and right variable display areas satisfy the conditions for the special result mode (for example, , The state where the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) becomes the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state.

  This reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the reach results differing in the possibility of deriving special results (different reliability) include normal reach, special reach 1, special reach 2, special reach 3, etc. Is set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special reach 1 <special reach 2 <special reach 3. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of date), it may be included in the variable display mode. Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 210 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device. 10 overall control is performed.
Although not shown, the game microcomputer 111 is a jackpot determining random number for the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol, a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game (various reach and reach). A random number generation circuit for generating a variation pattern random number for determining a variation display game in a variation display with no change), a random number for determining a hit of a normal variation display game, and the like from the oscillation circuit 113 Based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal), a clock generator for generating a timer interrupt signal for a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A and a clock signal for giving update timing of the random number generation circuit is provided.

  In addition, the CPU 111A stores a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) and a special figure routine process (step A9) in a special figure game process (see FIG. 11) described later. Any one variation pattern table is acquired from the inside. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or general power support state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as a state, the start memory number, etc., one of the variation pattern tables is selected from a plurality of variation pattern tables. get.

  Although not shown, the payout control device 210 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives a payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100. , Control for paying out a prize ball. In addition, the payout control device 210 controls the payout unit to drive out a payout motor based on a loan request signal from the card unit to pay out a loan.

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a start port 1 switch 36a in the start winning port 36, a start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, a gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, and a general winning port. Connected to the switches 35a to 35n and the count switches 38a and 42a, a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches is input and converted to a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. An interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided. Proximity I / F 121 seems to be floating because the input range is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the proximity switch is improperly shorted, the switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. An abnormal state can be detected, and an abnormality detection signal is output.

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

  Therefore, when a micro switch is used as the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the detection signal can be directly input to the gaming microcomputer 111 without providing the inverting circuit 112. That is, when it is desired to directly input negative logic signals from the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a to the gaming microcomputer 111, the proximity switch cannot be used. As described above, the proximity I / F 121 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 121 is supplied with a voltage of 12 V from the power supply device 220 in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for normal IC operation. It has become.

  Further, the input unit 120 includes a start winning opening 36 converted by signals from the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 and the proximity I / F 121. The start port 1 switch 36a in the inside, the start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, and the signals from the count switches 38a and 42a are taken in via the data bus 140. A second input port 122 for supplying to the gaming microcomputer 111 is provided. The data held in the second input port 122 is read out by asserting the enable signal CE1 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 122. be able to. The same applies to other ports described later.

  Further, the input unit 120 receives signals and payouts from the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 and the like. A status signal indicating a payout abnormality from the control device 210, a shot ball break switch signal indicating a shortage of game balls before payout, and an overflow switch signal indicating overflow are fetched and supplied to the game microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. One input port 123 is provided. The overflow switch signal is a signal that is output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full).

  Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmitt trigger circuit 124 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 220 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like. The circuit 124 has a function of removing noise from these input signals. Of the signals from the power supply device 220, the power failure monitoring signal and the initialization switch signal are once inputted to the first input port 123 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited.

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

The output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and outputs a 4-bit data signal output to the payout control device 210, a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating validity / invalidity of data, and a data strobe signal SSTB output to the effect control device 300. 1 and a second output port 132 for generating an 8-bit data signal to be output to the effect control device 300. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the payout control device 210 and the effect control device 300 by parallel communication.
In addition, the data strobe signal from the first output port 131 is input to the output unit 130 in order to prevent a signal from being input to the game control apparatus 100 from the side of the effect control apparatus 300, that is, in order to guarantee one-way communication. A unidirectional buffer 133 that outputs an 8-bit data signal from the SSTB and the second output port 132 is provided. Note that a buffer may be provided for a signal output from the first output port 131 to the payout control device 210.

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

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

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 to open solenoids (large winning opening solenoids) 38b and 42b for opening the special variable prize winning devices 38 and 42 and solenoids for opening the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning prize device 37 (general 3D output port 135 for outputting the open / close data of the electric solenoid 37c and the on / off data of the digit line to which the LED cathode terminal of the collective display device 50 is connected, and the contents displayed on the collective display device 50 Accordingly, a fourth output port 136 for outputting on / off data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected, and a fifth output for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal 71 A port 137 is provided. Information relating to the gaming machine 10 output from the external information terminal 71 is supplied to, for example, an information collection terminal installed in a game store or a game hall internal management device (not shown).

  Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening / closing data signal of the big prize opening solenoids 38b and 42b output from the third output port 135, receives the solenoid driving signal and the opening / closing data signal of the general-purpose solenoid 37c, and outputs the solenoid driving signal. A first driver (drive circuit) 138a that generates and outputs, a second driver 138b that outputs an on / off drive signal for a digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50 that is output from the third output port 135, and a fourth output A third driver 138c that outputs an on / off drive signal for a segment line on the current supply side of the batch display device 50 output from the port 136, and an external information signal that is supplied from the fifth output port 137 to an external device such as a management device. A fourth driver 138d for outputting to the external information terminal 71 is provided.

  The first driver 138a is supplied with DC32V from the power supply device 220 as a power supply voltage so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. Also, DC12V is supplied to the third driver 138c that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. Since the second driver 138b for driving the digit line is for extracting the digit line corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V. A dynamic drive method is achieved by flowing current to the anode terminal of the LED through the segment line by the third driver 138c that outputs 12 V, and drawing the current from the cathode terminal through the segment line by the second driver 138b that outputs the ground potential. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so that the LEDs are lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal 71 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. Note that the buffer 134, the third output port 135, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output board 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

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

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 formed of an amusement chip (IC), as with the game microcomputer 111, and a video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 that performs video control exclusively under the control of the 1st CPU 311. , VDP (Video Display Processor) 313 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the 2nd CPU 312 and various melody and sound effects are reproduced from the speakers 19a and 19b. A sound source LSI 314 that controls the output of sound and a real-time clock circuit 316 that measures the current time. The real-time clock circuit 316 includes a built-in power source such as a battery, and is configured to continue the time measuring operation even while the power is shut off.

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

  Although not particularly limited, a serial system is used between the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 and between the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the sound source LSI 314. Data transmission / reception is performed, and data transmission / reception is performed in parallel with the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and between the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the VDP 313. By transmitting and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial. The VDP 313 includes an ultrahigh-speed VRAM (video RAM) 305 used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 323, and a drawing circuit for drawing image data. 306, a display circuit 308 for generating a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method, and the like are provided.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is input from the VDP 313 to the main control microcomputer 311 in order to synchronize the image of the display device 41 and the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the front frame 12 and the game board 30. In addition, the VDP 313 notifies the video control microcomputer 312 that it is waiting to receive an interrupt signal INT0-n and a command or data from the video control microcomputer 312 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT is input. Further, the video control microcomputer 312 receives from the main control microcomputer 311 a synchronization signal SYNC that informs that the video control microcomputer 312 is operating normally and gives command transmission timing. A call signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged between the main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 in order to transmit and receive commands and data in the handshake method.

  Note that the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 uses a CPU that is faster or more expensive than the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311. By providing a video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 separately from the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and sharing the processing, it is possible to display a fast moving image on a large screen that is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 alone. It is possible to display on the display device 41, and it is possible to suppress an increase in cost compared to the case where two CPUs having processing capabilities equivalent to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are used. Also, by providing two CPUs, it becomes possible to separately develop the control programs for the two CPUs in parallel, thereby shortening the development period of the new model.

In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives the effect control command transmitted from the game control device 100. A variation start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, an error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the command I / F 331 are used as an effect control command signal. Receive. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. Is provided.
In the present embodiment, the effect control command is composed of 16 bits, and the 16-bit effect control command is transmitted as the 8-bit data bus and the strobe signal SSBT. ) And the latter half command (ACTION), the strobe signal SSBT is transmitted by rising twice, and the command is received on the receiving side in synchronization with the rise of SSBT.

  Further, the effect control device 300 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a panel decoration device 43 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and the front frame 12. Frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 and the like) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) and board effects provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board production motor / SOL control circuit 334 for driving and controlling a device (for example, an accessory device that enhances the production effect in cooperation with the production display on the display device 41), and a motor provided on the front frame 12 (for example, the moving device). A frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling the light 45 is provided. Note that these control circuits 332 to 335 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 304.

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

  The normal power supply unit 221 of the power supply device 220 drives a motor and a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control device 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. DC32V for driving the display device 41 composed of a liquid crystal panel, DC5V serving as the power supply voltage for the command I / F 331, DC18V for driving the LED and speaker, and a reference for these DC voltages It is configured to generate a voltage of NDC 24V used to turn on the monitor lamp. Further, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 or the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312, DC 3. The effect control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating 3V or DC 1.2V. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 221.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 223 of the power supply apparatus 220 includes a control circuit 332 to 335 for driving and controlling a main control microcomputer 311, a video control microcomputer 312, a VDP 313, a sound source LSI 314, a lamp, a motor, and the like. Are supplied to the amplifier circuits 337a and 337b, which are in a reset state. In this embodiment, the general-purpose port of the video control microcomputer 312 is used to generate and supply a reset signal to the VDP 313. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 312 and the VDP 313 can be improved.

Next, game control performed in the game control apparatus 100 will be described.
The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided to the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining whether or not the normal variation display game is missed is performed. Then, in the LED display unit 53, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time, a process for displaying a general symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of the normal figure fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the LED display unit 53, the general electric solenoid 37c is operated, and the open / close members 37b and 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 are kept for a predetermined time. The opening control is performed as described above (for example, for 0.3 seconds).

In the present embodiment, when the result of the normal fluctuation display game is out of order, control is performed to display the outage result mode on the LED display unit 53.
Further, the CPU 111A stores the start winning (starting memory) based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the starting port 1 switch 36a provided in the starting winning opening 36, and the first special figure change is based on the start memory. A random number value for determining the big hit of the display game is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is missed is performed.

Further, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 stores the start memory based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37, and based on this start memory, the second special feature A random hit value for determining the big hit of the figure variation display game is extracted and compared with a determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the second special figure fluctuation display game is hit is performed.
Then, CPU 111 </ b> A outputs control information (production control command) including determination results of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game to production control device 300. Further, after the identification symbols are displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 of the collective display device 50, a process for displaying a special figure change display game to stop display is performed. Accordingly, the CPU 111A functions as a variable display game execution control means for controlling execution of the variable display game on the special figure display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 as the variable display device based on the start-up memory.

Further, the effect control device 300 performs a process of displaying a decoration special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game on the display device 41 based on the control signal from the game control device 100. Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed.
In addition, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a win, the CPU 111A of the game control apparatus 100 displays a special result mode on the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display and generates a special game state. I do.
In the process of generating the special game state (big hit), for example, the CPU 111A rotates the open / close door or the movable piece of the special variable prize winning device 38 or 42 in the opening direction by the big prize opening solenoid 38b or 42b. The control which enables inflow of the game ball to is performed.

Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1 second) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening the grand prize opening until one is done is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 times or 12 times).
Also, when 2R hit or small hit occurs, control is performed to open the big winning opening twice, for example. When the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a probability change state as a game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
This probability variation state is a state (high probability state) in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. In addition, the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, regardless of which one of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game results in a certain variation state. Both display games are in a probable state. The probability variation state may be continued until the next special gaming state occurs, but may be continued for a predetermined number of fluctuations. Therefore, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 as a control means functions as a specific game state control means capable of generating a specific game state in which the progress of the game is advantageous up to a predetermined variable display game count after the end of the special game state.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate the general power support state as the game state after the special game state is ended based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
In this general power support state (electric support), the execution time of the above-mentioned general variable display game is controlled to be a second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time (for example, 10 seconds is Thus, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be substantially increased. Further, in the ordinary power support state, when the ordinary variation winning game 37 is released as a result of the normal variation display game, the second opening time is longer than the first opening time in the normal state. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 1.7 seconds). Further, in the ordinary power support state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 is not the first opening number of one time but a plurality of times of two or more times (the first opening number) with respect to the result of one hit of the universal map display game. For example, it is set to the second number of times of opening.
Therefore, the game control apparatus 100 functions as a specific game state generating means for generating a specific game state in which the change start condition is easily established within a predetermined period after the special game state ends.

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

It should be noted that the probability change state after the end of the special game state, the normal figure variation display game, and the ordinary power support state of the normal variation winning device 37 can be generated independently, and both can be generated simultaneously. It is also possible to generate only one of them.
In the present embodiment, the game control device 100 determines whether the game control device 100 wins a game ball to the start port 36 or the normal variation winning device 37 for determining the hit / miss of the variation display game and selecting the variation pattern as described above. The random number obtained from the above is determined by using a selection table stored in advance in the ROM 111B.

Next, processing executed by the gaming microcomputer (gaming microcomputer) 111 of the gaming control apparatus 100 that executes gaming control as described above will be described. The control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes main processing shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 7 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec).
The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 5, first, an interrupt prohibition process (step S1) is performed, and then an interrupt vector setting process for setting a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs ( Step S2), a stack pointer setting process for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like when an interrupt occurs (Step S3), an interrupt mode setting process for setting an interrupt processing mode (Step S3) S4) is performed.

  Next, in order to wait for the program of the payout control device (payout board) 210 to start normally, a waiting time of, for example, 4 ms is performed (step S5). As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 rises first and sends the command to the payout control device 210 before the payout control device 210 starts up, thereby preventing the payout control device 210 from losing the command. be able to. After that, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM is permitted, and off data is set so that there is no output in all output ports (steps S6 and S7). In addition, the serial port (a port that is preinstalled in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is not used in this embodiment because it performs parallel communication with the payout control device 210 and the effect control device 300) is set to a state in which it is not used. Processing is performed (step S8).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply device 220 is turned on (step S9). Here, if it is determined that the initialization switch is off (step S9; No), in step S10, after checking the data of the power failure inspection area in the RWM, it is determined whether or not the power failure is restored (step S11). If it is determined in step S11 that the power failure has been restored (step S11; Yes), the process proceeds to step S12, and a process of calculating data called a checksum and whether the calculated checksum is normal or abnormal are determined (step S13).
If it is determined in step S9 that the initialization switch is on (step S9; Yes), if it is determined in step S11 that the power failure is not restored (step S11; No), and if the checksum is not normal in step S13 (step If it is determined as S13; No), the process jumps to step S20 in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S13 that the checksum is normal (step S13; Yes), the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG. 6, and a power failure occurs in the area to be initialized in the RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment). After the initial value at the time of recovery is saved (stored), the area related to error and fraud monitoring is reset (step S15). Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S16). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S16; No), steps S17 and S18 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S19.

  If it is determined in step S16 that the probability is high (step S16; Yes), the on-information is saved in the high-probability notification flag region in step S17, and then the high probability provided in the collective display device 50, for example. The ON data for turning on (turning on) the notification LED (third gaming state display 58) is set in the region (port 136) corresponding to the segment (step S18), and the process proceeds to step S19. In step S19, a process of transmitting a power failure recovery command corresponding to a process number prepared for rationally executing a special figure game process described later to the effect control device 300 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S23.

On the other hand, when jumping from step S9, S11, S13 to step S20, the work area in the RAM used by the CPU is first reset, and then the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step S21). Then, in step S22, a process of transmitting a power-on command to the effect control device 300 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, a process of starting a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed.
The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC that gives a trigger for updating a random number to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

  After the CTC activation process in step S23, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S24). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Then, in step S25, the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at power-on are changed to corresponding initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit) The design random number 2) is saved in a predetermined area of the RWM as an initial value (start value) of a random number (per random number) for determining the hit of the usual figure, and then an interrupt is permitted (step S26). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in the present embodiment is configured such that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on. Therefore, the initial value of various initial value random numbers generated on the CPU side. By setting (start value), it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step S27) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, although not particularly limited, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number (big hit random number) generated in a random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number are soft random numbers generated by software.

  After the initial value random number update process in step S27, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 220 is read through the port and data bus and checked to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S28). If no power failure has occurred (step S28; No), the process returns to step S27, and the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S27) (step S26), when a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed. Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  Note that the initial value random number update process in step S27 includes a method of performing the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid execution of the value random number update process, when performing the initial value random number update process in the main process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

  If it is determined in step S28 that a power failure has occurred (step S28; Yes), processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S29) and processing for outputting off data to all output ports (step S30) are performed. Do. Thereafter, a process of saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power interruption recovery inspection area (step S31), a process of calculating a checksum when the RWM is turned off (step S32), and the calculated checksum to the backup area of the RWM After performing the process of saving (step S33), the process of prohibiting access to the RWM (step S34) is performed and waiting for the power supply of the gaming machine to be cut off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure recovery inspection area and the checksum at the time of power shutdown is calculated, so that whether or not the information stored in the RWM before the power shutdown is correctly backed up can be checked. This can be determined when the power is turned on again.

Next, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
The timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A.
When the timer interrupt process is started, a register saving process (step S41) is performed in which a value held in a predetermined register is first transferred to the RWM. In the Z80 microcomputer used as the gaming microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register. Next, an input process (step S42) for taking in inputs from various sensors (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, gate switch 34a, count switch 38a, etc.), that is, reading the state of each input port. )I do. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S43) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL38b, general electric power SOL37c) is performed.

  Next, a command transmission process (step S44), a random number update process 1 (step S45), and a random number update process 2 (steps) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 300, the payout control device 210, etc. S46) is performed. Thereafter, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a... 35n, and the count switch 38a. A prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S47) is performed to determine whether the front frame and the glass frame are open. Also, a special figure game process (step S48) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game and a general figure game process (step S49) for performing a process related to the common figure variation display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S50) that is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives the segment LED that displays various information about the display of the special figure variation display game and the game to display a desired content, magnetic sensor switch A magnet fraud monitoring process (step S51) is performed in which detection signals from 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 are checked to determine whether there is any abnormality. Then, external information editing processing (step S52) for setting a signal to be output to various external devices in the output buffer is performed. Subsequently, a process of clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S53), a process of restoring the register data saved in step S41 (step S54), and a process of permitting an interrupt (step S54) Step S55) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

Next, the details of the command transmission process (step S44) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, the command transmission process includes an effect control command transmission process for the effect control device 300 (step S <b> 71) and a payout command transmission process for the payout control device 210 (step S <b> 72).
Next, details of the effect control command transmission process (step S71) in the command transmission process will be described. Since the payout command transmission process (step S72) is not directly related to the present invention, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the effect control command transmission process, first, the value of the light counter that is “+1” when the transmission command is set to RWM, and “+1” when the transmission command is read from the RWM. It is compared with the value of the read counter to check whether a command is set (step S81). Specifically, if the value of the write counter is the same as the value of the read counter, it is determined that the command is not set, and if the value of the write counter does not match the value of the read counter, It is determined that a transmission command is set (step S82).

If it is determined in step S82 that no command is set (step S82; No), the effect control command transmission process is terminated, and if it is determined in step S82 that a command is set (step S82; In Yes), the read counter is updated (+1) (step S83).
Next, the command is loaded from the command transmission area (MODE (upper byte)) corresponding to the value of the read counter (step S84). Then, the area containing the loaded command is reset (step S85).
Further, the command is loaded from the command transmission area (ACTION (lower byte)) corresponding to the value of the read counter (step S86). Then, the area containing the loaded command is reset (step S87).
Then, an effect control command output process (step S88) is performed, and the effect control command transmission process ends.

Next, details of the effect control command output process (step S88) in the effect control command transmission process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10A, in the effect control command output process, first, an off time of the strobe signal indicating that the command (MODE) is being output is prepared (step S91), and the command data output process (step S92). Execute. Thereafter, a command (ACTION) is output (step S93), and a strobe signal OFF time indicating that the command (ACTION) is being output is prepared (step S94), and then command data output processing (step S95) is executed.

Next, details of the command data output process (steps S92 and S95) in the above-described effect control command output process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10B, in the command data output process, first, in order to prevent the state immediately before the port from being lost, the port state holding data of the output port 131 including the strobe signal of the effect control command output. Is loaded (step S101). Then, an effect control command is output to the output port 132 (step S102), and a signal excluding the strobe signal is held in the previous state to the output port 131, and the strobe signal in the off state (for example, low level indicating invalidity of data reading). Is added and output (step S103). Then, in the next step S104, it is determined whether or not the time during which the strobe signal should be turned off (off time) has ended. If it is determined that the off time has not ended (step S104; No), the process returns to step S102 and the above process is repeated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S104 that the off-time has expired (step S104; Yes), the process proceeds to step S105, and the time for which the strobe signal is in an on state (for example, a high level indicating that data reading is valid) is set. Subsequently, the strobe signal is set to the on state while the signals excluding the strobe signal of the output port 131 are held in the immediately previous state on the register holding the data loaded in step S101 (step S106). Then, an effect control command is output (step S107), and an on-state (high level) strobe signal is output (step S108).

  Then, in the next step S109, it is determined whether or not the time for which the strobe signal should be turned on (on time) has ended. If it is determined that the on-time has not ended (step S109; No), the process returns to step S107 and the above process is repeated. If it is determined in step S109 that the on-time has expired (step S109; Yes), the process proceeds to step S110, the off-state strobe signal is set, and the off-state strobe signal is output (step S111). Then, the command data output process ends. The reason why the effect control command is output again in step S107 is to avoid that the effect control command being output is not output after the power failure is restored when a power failure occurs during the loop processing in steps S107 to S109. is there. It is also possible to avoid changing the command code due to noise. In addition, it is also possible to loop only each process in this step S104 and step S109.

Next, details of the special game process (step S48) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. In this special figure game process, the input of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.
As shown in FIG. 11, in the special figure game process, first, a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as jackpot random numbers) are extracted and Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance. The details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) will be described later. Therefore, the game control apparatus 100 functions as a prior determination unit that determines in advance the game result of the special figure variation display game.
Next, a count switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this count switch monitoring process, a process of monitoring the count number of the count switch 38a provided in the special variation winning device 38 is performed.

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

If the special figure game process number is “0” in step A8, the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure fluctuation display game, the setting of the production, A special figure routine process (step A9) for setting information necessary for the process is performed. The details of the special figure routine process (step A9) will be described later.
In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “1”, the special figure change for setting the special figure stop display time, setting the information necessary for performing the special figure display process, etc. Medium processing (step A10) is performed.

In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “2”, if the game result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command is set according to the big hit type (12R big hit or 156 big hit). In addition, special chart display processing (step A11) for setting the fanfare time according to the big winning opening opening pattern of each jackpot (12R jackpot or 16R jackpot), setting information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing, etc. )I do.
If the special figure game process number is “3” in step A8, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, etc. The fanfare / interval processing (step A12) is performed.

In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “4”, if the big hit round is not the final round, an interval command is set, whereas if it is the final round, a process for setting a big hit end screen command is set. Then, a special winning opening opening process (step A13) for setting information necessary for the special winning opening remaining ball processing is performed.
In step A8, if the special figure game process number is “5”, if the big hit round is the final round, a process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the big prize opening, The big winning opening remaining ball processing (step A14) for setting information necessary for processing is performed.
If the special figure game process number is “6” in step A8, a big hit end process (step A15) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure normal process (step A9) is performed.

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

Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) in the above-described special figure game process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, in the start port switch monitoring process, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first prepares a table for setting a start port winning effect command by the start winning port 36 (start port 1). Then, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the start port 1 (step A111), a special drawing start port switch common process (step A112) is performed.
The details of the special figure start port switch common process in step A112 will be described later together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A117.

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

If it is determined in step A115 that the number of fraudulent winnings is not equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; No), a table for setting a start opening winning effect command by the normal variation winning device 37 (starting opening 2) is prepared and started. After preparing a table for setting information on hold by the mouth 2 (step A116), a special-purpose starter switch common process (step A117) is performed, and the starter switch monitoring process is terminated.
If it is determined in step A115 that the number of illegal winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; Yes), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second start memory is not generated any more.

Next, details of the special-purpose start-port switch common processing (steps A112 and A117) in the above-described start-port switch monitoring processing will be described.
The special figure start port switch common process is a process performed in common for each input when there is an input from the start port 1 switch 36a or the start port 2 switch 37a.
As shown in FIG. 13, in the special figure start port switch common processing, the gaming microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first starts the monitoring target start port switch (the start port switch (a) of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a. For example, it is checked whether or not there is an input to the start port 1 switch 36a or the like (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; No), the special view start port switch End common processing. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), after the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch is saved (step A203), the monitored target The big hit random number extracted in the hard random number latch register is loaded and prepared (step A204).

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

Then, in step A208, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the update target special figure holding corresponding to the monitored start port switch (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a, etc.) is held (start memory). It is checked whether or not the number is less than the upper limit value (step A208), and processing for determining whether or not the special figure holding number is less than the upper limit value (step A209) is performed.
If it is determined in step A209 that the number of special figure holds is less than the upper limit (step A209; Yes), a process of updating (+1) the number of special figure hold to be updated (for example, the number of special figure hold 1) Step A210) is performed.
Subsequently, after preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command (MODE) of the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A211). ), A special figure reservation number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared (step A212), and a command setting process (step A213) for transmitting the command to the effect control device 300 is performed.

  Subsequently, after performing processing for calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the number of reserved special figures (step A214), the big hit random number is saved in the big hit random number save area of the RWM (step A215). In addition, the variable display game of special figure 1 and special figure 2 extracts the big hit random number from the same random number counter. Then, the big hit symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared, and the big hit symbol random number is saved in the big hit symbol random number saving area of the RWM (step A216). Next, the corresponding variation pattern random number 1 is extracted and saved in the RWM variation pattern random number 1 save area (step A217), and then the corresponding variation pattern random number 2 is extracted and the RWM variation pattern random number 2 save area. (Step A218), and the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number 3 is extracted and saved in the RWM fluctuation pattern random number 3 save area (Step A219). Then, the jackpot symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is loaded. Then, preparation (step A220) is performed, special figure hold information determination processing (step A221) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common processing is terminated. The details of the special figure hold information determination process will be described later.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A209 that the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (step A209; No), it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch related to step A202 is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. (Step A222), if it is determined that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is (Step A223; Yes), a decoration special figure hold number command (overflow command) is prepared (Step A224), and command setting processing (Step A225) ) To complete the special figure start port switch common process.
On the other hand, also when it is determined in step A223 that the input is not the start port 1 switch 36a (step A223; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated.

Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A221) in the special figure start port switch common process described above will be described.
The special figure hold information determination process is a prefetching process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.
As shown in FIG. 14, first, it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common process is the input of the start port 2 switch 37a (step A231). If it is determined that the input of the two switches 37a is not input (step A232; No), it is determined whether or not the open extension function of the normal variation winning device 37 is operating, that is, the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported (during the short-time operation state). (Step A233) is performed.

  Here, when it is determined that the normal variation winning device 37 is not being supported (step A233; No), processing for determining whether or not the gaming machine is in a big hit (special gaming state) based on the start memory (step A234). I do. In the case where the falling lottery is performed, if the start-up memory is a win for the falling lottery, the subsequent jackpot determination or the like may not be performed. In addition, when the lottery is a winning lottery, the subsequent jackpot determination or the like may not be performed under the condition that the number of fluctuations (four rotations) corresponding to the maximum start memory number is excluded.

If it is determined in step A234 that the jackpot is not being hit (step A234; No), the jackpot determination process for determining whether or not the acquired jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value is a jackpot determination process (step A235) is performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A233 that the normally variable winning device 37 is being supported (step A233; Yes), or if it is determined in step A234 that it is a big hit (step A234; Yes). ) Ends the special figure hold information determination process.
In other words, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common processing is the start port 1 switch 36a, when the normal variable winning device 37 is being supported or is a big hit, the start memory is stored in the start memory. The prefetch process for determining the corresponding result related information is not performed.

If it is determined in step A232 that the input is the start port 2 switch 37a (step A232; Yes), the process proceeds to step A235 without performing the processes in step A233 and step A234. The subsequent processing is performed.
That is, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common process is the start port 2 switch 37a, the start is performed regardless of whether the normal variable winning device 37 is being supported or the big hit. A prefetching process for determining the result related information corresponding to the storage is performed.

If the determination result of the big hit determination process in step A235 is not a big hit (step A236; No), a loss information table is set (step A237), and the process proceeds to step A245.
On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination process in step A235 is a big hit (step A236; Yes), it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a (step A238). .
If the result of the check in step A238 is that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is determined (step A239; Yes), the big hit symbol random number check table 1 is prepared (step A240), and the process proceeds to step A242. If it is determined that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is not input (step A239; No), the big hit symbol random number check table 2 is prepared (step A241), and the process proceeds to step A242.

Next, in step A242, the jackpot symbol random number is checked and the corresponding winning information pointer is obtained (step A242). After setting the jackpot information table address table (step A243), the jackpot information table corresponding to the winning information pointer is acquired and set (step A244), and the process proceeds to step A245.
In step A245, symbol information is acquired from the set information table (a jackpot information table or a loss information table), and the acquired symbol information is saved in the symbol information (work) area (step A246). Next, the start opening winning effect symbol command is acquired from the set information table (step A247), and the acquired starting opening winning effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area (step A248).

Subsequently, a start opening prize flag of the start opening switch to be monitored is prepared (step A249), a table for setting a start opening winning effect command is prepared (step A250), and special figure information setting processing (step A251). Second half variation pattern setting processing (step A252) and variation pattern setting processing (step A253) are performed.
Then, a start opening prize effect command (MODE) corresponding to the first half variation number is calculated and prepared (step A254), and the second half variation number value is prepared as a start opening prize effect command (ACTION) (step A255). Command setting processing (step A256) for transmitting the command to the effect control device 300 is performed.
Then, the start opening winning effect design command is loaded and prepared (step A257), the command setting process (step A258) is performed, and the special figure holding information determination process is terminated.

Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is checked whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) is 0 (step A271).
When it is determined that the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (step A272; Yes), it is checked whether or not the special figure 1 hold number (first start memory number) is 0 (step A273).
And if it is determined that the special figure 1 hold number is 0 (step A274; Yes), it is checked whether or not the customer waiting demo has already started (step A275), and the customer waiting demo has not started. That is, if it is determined that the process has not been started (step A276; No), a process of saving the customer waiting demo flag in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A277) is performed.

Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A278), and a command setting process (step A279) for transmitting the command to the effect control device 300 is performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A275 that the customer waiting demo has already started (step A276; Yes), the customer waiting demo flag is already set during the customer waiting demo (step A277), and a customer waiting demo command is also prepared ( Step A278) and the command setting process (step A279) are also executed, so the process proceeds to step A280 without performing these processes. Then, the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A280) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A272 that the special figure 2 holding number is not 0 (step A272; No), special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step A281) is performed. Details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process in step A281 will be described later.

After that, the special-figure changing process transition setting process (step A282) of the special figure 2 is performed, and the special-figure ordinary process is terminated.
If it is determined in step A274 that the special figure 1 hold count is not 0 (step A274; No), special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step A283) is performed. Details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process in step A283 will be described later.
Thereafter, the special-figure changing process transition setting process (step A284) in FIG. 1 is performed, and the special-figure ordinary process ends.
In this way, if the special figure 2 hold number in step A271 and step A272 is checked before the special figure 1 hold number check in steps A273 and A274, the special figure 2 hold number is not zero. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A281) is executed. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game.

Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A283) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described.
The special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16A, first, the first special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. A jackpot flag 1 setting process (step A301) for setting shift information and jackpot information to the jackpot flag 1 for determining whether or not there is is performed. Subsequently, a small hit flag 1 setting process (step A302) for setting shift information and small hit information is performed on the small hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a small hit.
Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A303) related to the setting of the first special figure stop symbol (special figure 1 stop symbol), the first special figure stop symbol number (special figure 1 stop symbol number) ) Is saved in the test signal output data area (step A304).
Subsequently, the symbol information is loaded from the symbol information area (step A305), and the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for RWM work (step A306).

Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A307), and the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A308).
Thereafter, a table (for special figure 1) for setting information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (step A309), and special figure information setting processing (step A310) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, among the variation modes in the first special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A311) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the first special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A312) is performed. Then, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A313) for setting the fluctuation start information of the first special figure is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended.

Next, the details of the special figure 2 variation start process (step A281) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described.
The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process that is performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16B, first, the second special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. A big hit flag 2 setting process (step A321) for setting deviation information and big hit information is performed on the big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not there is. Subsequently, a small hit flag 2 setting process (step A322) for setting shift information and small hit information to the small hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is a small hit is performed.
Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A323) related to the setting of the second special figure stop symbol (special figure 2 stop symbol), the second special figure stop symbol number (special figure 2 stop symbol number) ) Is saved in the test signal output data area (step A324).
Subsequently, the symbol information is loaded from the symbol information area (step A325), and the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A326).

Next, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A327), and the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A328).
After that, a table (for special figure 2) for setting information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (step A329), and special figure information setting processing (step A330) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, among the variation modes in the second special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A331) for setting the second half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the second special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A332) is performed. Thereafter, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A333) for setting the fluctuation start information of the second special figure is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is ended.

FIG. 17A shows the small hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. In this small hit flag 1 setting process, first, the shift information is saved in the small hit flag area 1 (step A341), and the process of checking whether the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A342), the first special figure is assigned to the big hit flag 1. It is checked whether or not jackpot information indicating that the variable display game is a jackpot is saved.
When the jackpot information is saved (step A343; Yes), that is, when the jackpot information indicating that the first special figure variation display game is a jackpot is saved in the jackpot flag 1, the jackpot random number value is saved. The random number saving area is cleared to 0 (step A349), and the small hit flag 1 setting process is terminated. If the jackpot information is not saved (step A343; No), that is, if the jackpot information indicating that the first special figure variation display game is a jackpot is not saved in the jackpot flag 1, the jackpot random number is stored from the jackpot random number save area. Load and prepare (step A344) to prepare special figure 1 determination data (step A345).

  Next, a small hit determination process (step A346) is performed. When the small hit is not made (step A347), the random number saving area where the big hit random number value is saved is cleared to 0 (step A349), and the small hit flag 1 is set. The process ends. If it is a small hit (step A347; Yes), the small hit information is saved in the small hit flag area 1 (step A348), and the random number save area for saving the big hit random value is cleared to zero (step A348). A349), the small hit flag 1 setting process is terminated.

FIG. 17B shows a small hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. In this small hit flag 2 setting process, first, the shift information is saved in the small hit flag area 2 (step A351), and the process of checking whether the big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A352), the second special figure is assigned to the big hit flag 2. It is checked whether or not jackpot information indicating that the variable display game is a jackpot is saved.
If the jackpot information is saved (step A353; Yes), that is, if the jackpot information indicating that the second special figure variation display game is a jackpot is saved in the jackpot flag 2, the jackpot random value is saved. The random number saving area is cleared to 0 (step A359), and the small hit flag 2 setting process is terminated. If the jackpot information is not saved (step A353; No), that is, if the jackpot information indicating that the second special figure variation display game is a jackpot is not saved in the jackpot flag 2, the jackpot random number is stored from the jackpot random number save area. Load and prepare (step A354) to prepare special figure 2 determination data (step A355).

  Next, a small hit determination process (step A356) is performed, and if it is not a small hit (step A357), the random number saving area where the big hit random number value is saved is cleared to 0 (step A359), and the small hit flag 2 is set. The process ends. If it is a small hit (step A357; Yes), the small hit information is saved in the small hit flag area 2 (step A358), and the random number save area for saving the big hit random value is cleared to zero (step A358). A359), the small hit flag 2 setting process is terminated.

[Processing of production control device]
Next, the control executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 will be described.
The control process by the main control microcomputer 311 includes a 1st main process shown in FIG. 18 and a command reception interrupt process (FIG. 19) performed every predetermined time (for example, every 2 msec). In the first main process, the entire program is controlled.
As shown in FIG. 18, in the 1st main process, first, a process for prohibiting interruption (step B1) is performed, then a process for clearing the RAM to 0 (step B2) is performed, and an initialization process for the 1st CPU 311 (step B3). )I do.
Next, processing for setting an initial value in the RAM (step B4) is performed, and random number initialization processing (step B5) is performed. Thereafter, processing for starting various interrupt timers (step B6) is performed, and interrupts are permitted (step B7). Thereafter, the main control microcomputer 311 performs main loop processing steps B8 to B18.

In this main loop process, first, a process (step B8) for clearing the watch dog timer (WDT) is performed. Then, an input process for creating the input data by detecting the rising edge of the signal from the effect operation button SW25a (step B9), and a command transmitted from the game control device 100 is loaded into the reception buffer by the reception interrupt process to read the information. Game control command analysis processing (step B10) is performed.
In this game control command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command related to a game transmitted from the game control device 100 has been correctly received. If the command has been correctly received, a process for determining and classifying the command for scene control is performed. . One command transmitted from the game control device 100 is composed of a pair of data of a first command (MODE) and a second command (ACTION).

Then, when the combination of the received first command (MODE) and the second command (ACTION) is not inconsistent (for example, when received in the order of MODE → ACTION), it is determined that the command is correctly received, and the first command (MODE) ) And the second command (ACTION) are inconsistent (for example, when received in the order of ACTION → ACTION or in the order of MODE → MODE → MODE), it is determined that the command reception is abnormal. .
Subsequently, a test mode process (step B11) for confirming the operation of the display and decoration lamps, the accessory, etc., a scene control process (step B12) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game, and an error monitoring of the gaming machine. The gaming machine error monitoring process to be performed is executed (step B13).

  Further, by writing to the internal register, a command is sent to the 2nd CPU 312 to perform settings related to effects in the special figure variation display game (step B14), and processes related to audio output (speaker 19a, 19b driving process). A certain sound control process (step B15) and a decoration control process (step B16) which is a process related to the control of the frame decoration device 18 provided on the front frame are performed. Then, a motor / SOL control process (step B17) related to the control of the board effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 for driving an accessory provided in the center case 40, a variation mode (variation pattern) of the decoration special figure variation display game, etc. The random number update process (step B18) for updating the random number for determining the details is performed, the process returns to the process of clearing the watchdog timer (step B8), and the process of steps B8 to B18 (loop process) is repeatedly executed.

FIG. 19 shows an example of a procedure of command reception processing by the 1st CPU in the interrupt control executed by the effect control device 300 of the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 19, in this command reception interrupt process, first, a process (step B21) for taking in the port value of the command transmitted from the game control device 100 is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the MODE command is waiting (step B22).
If the MODE command is waiting (step B22; Yes), it is further determined whether or not the data strobe signal SSTB is ON (step B23), and the data strobe signal SSTB is ON. If there is (Step B23; Yes), it is determined whether or not the received command is a MODE command (Step B24).

If the received command is a MODE command (step B24; Yes), a process of calculating the address of the command buffer corresponding to the reception pointer (step B25) is performed, and the command is set as a MODE command at the calculated address. A process of saving (step B26) is performed.
Subsequently, an initial value is set in the timeout monitoring timer, a process for starting the timer (step B27) is performed, a process for setting an ACTION command waiting state (step B28) is performed, and the command reception interrupt process is terminated. .
If it is determined in step B23 that the data strobe signal SSTB is not ON (No), or if it is determined in step B24 that the received command is not a MODE command (No), the timeout monitoring timer is stopped. Processing (step B37) is performed, processing for setting the MODE command waiting state is performed (step B38), and the command reception interrupt processing is terminated.

In Step B22, when the MODE command is not waiting, that is, when the ACTION command is waiting (Step B22; No), it is determined whether or not the timeout monitoring timer has timed out (Step B29).
If the time-out has not occurred (step B29; No), it is determined whether or not the data strobe signal SSTB is ON (step B30), and the data strobe signal SSTB is ON (Yes). ), It is determined whether or not the received command is a MODE command (step B31).

If the received command is not a MODE command (step B31; No), processing for calculating the address of the command buffer corresponding to the reception pointer (step B32) is performed, and the command is saved as an ACTION command at the calculated address. The process (step B33) to perform is performed.
Subsequently, after the process of updating the number of received commands by +1 (step B34), the process of stopping the timeout monitoring timer (step B37) is performed, and the process of setting the MODE command waiting state (step B38) is performed. To complete the command reception interrupt process.

If a time-out (Yes) occurs in step B29, or if the data strobe signal SSTB is not ON in step B30 (step B30; No), the process proceeds to step B35, and the command corresponding to the reception pointer. Processing for calculating the buffer address (step B35) is performed, and processing for discarding the MODE command saved in the command buffer at the calculated address (step B36) is performed.
Then, processing for stopping the timeout monitoring timer (step B37) is performed, processing for setting the MODE command waiting state (step B38) is performed, and the command reception interrupt processing is terminated. If it is determined in step B31 that the received command is a MODE command (Yes), the process proceeds to step B25, and the subsequent processing is performed.

Next, control by the 2nd CPU 312 will be described. Control processing by the 2nd CPU 312 includes a 2nd main process shown in FIG. 20 and a V blank interrupt process performed every predetermined time (for example, every 2 msec).
FIG. 20 shows an example of the procedure of the 2nd main process by the 2nd CPU in the effect control executed by the effect control device of the embodiment.
In the 2nd main process, first, the initialization process of the 2ndCPU 312 (step B41) is performed, and then the process of clearing the RAM to 0 (step B42) is performed.
Next, processing for setting an initial value in the RAM (step B43) is performed, and initialization processing for the VDP 313 (step B44) is performed. Thereafter, processing for permitting various interrupts (step B45) is performed, and initialization processing for various control processing (step B46) is performed.

Next, after processing for permitting image drawing by the VDP 313 (step B47), processing for clearing the system cycle waiting flag set in the V blank interrupt processing described later (step B48) is performed.
Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the system cycle wait flag is “1” (step B49). If the system cycle wait flag is not “1” (step B49; No), the system cycle wait is performed in the V blank interrupt process. Step B49 is repeated until the flag is set.
On the other hand, when the system cycle wait flag is “1” (step B49; Yes), the normal game process (step B51) is performed after performing the process (step B50) for clearing the watchdog timer (WDT), Returning to step B48, the processing (loop processing) of steps B48 to B51 is repeatedly executed.

Next, processing executed by the effect control device 300 to enable the effect mode and scene transition control as described above will be described.
FIG. 20 shows an example of a specific procedure of the scene control process (step B12) in the first main process shown in FIG. This scene control process is a process in which the effect control device 300 performs image display control on the display device 41 in response to various commands from the game control device 100.
In this scene control process, it is first determined whether or not the test mode is in effect (step B61). If the test mode is in effect (step B61; Yes), the scene control process is terminated. When the test mode is not being executed (step B61; No), it is determined whether a scene change command has been received (step B62).

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

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

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

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

After performing each of the above-described processes selected by the branch process based on the command identifier (step B67), a process based on a command that is not immediately reflected in the video is performed. As this process, first, a symbol command reception process (step B76) for performing a process based on a decoration special figure command including information related to the stop graphic of the special figure variation display game is executed, and then the number of holds including information related to increase / decrease in the start memory A hold number command reception process (step B77) for performing processing based on the commands (special figure 1 hold number command, special figure 2 hold number command) is executed.
Thereafter, a process of receiving a probability information command (probability information command (low probability, high probability)) including information on the probability state and setting a probability information notification effect based on the command and a process of terminating the probability information notification effect Proceeding from the scene control process is the probability information command reception process (step B78) to be performed.

(First embodiment of the first invention)
Next, examples in the first invention of the present application will be described.
In the first embodiment of the first invention, as shown in FIG. 21, a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games displayed on the display device 41 are executed and stopped at a predetermined rhythm such as 3-3-7 time signature. Control is performed so that a predetermined sound is output from the speaker 19 at the stop timing. FIG. 22 shows the progress of the special figure variation display game when a rhythm game of 3-3-7 time is played. In the figure, a frame in which three numbers are shown represents a stopped state of each game, and a frame in which three downward arrows are shown represents that the rhythm for stopping the game is one beat away.
FIG. 22 shows a case where a big hit occurs in the last variation display game of the rhythm game. In the case of a loss, control is performed to stop at a shift symbol at the final timing of the rhythm game. The stop symbols may be the same or different. Instead of making a predetermined sound at the stop timing, a decorative lamp such as a center case may be made to emit light at the stop timing.

In addition, since the rhythm game as described above is preferably progressed at a good tempo, it is desirable to execute it during the ordinary electric power support in which start-up memory is likely to occur continuously. However, once the rhythm game is started, even if the start memory is interrupted and there is a gap in the variable display game, the next time the start memory is generated, it is continued.
In addition, if a start-up memory that is a big hit occurs in the middle of the rhythm game, and that game is not the last of the rhythm game, a so-called pseudo-continuation that puts a temporary stop in the middle of one game is a game that is a big hit. It is also possible to execute an effect called “control” so as to stop at a big hit symbol at the end timing of the rhythm game. Therefore, the rhythm game can be executed by so-called pre-reading of the start memory. Furthermore, if there is a start memory that will reach you in the middle, the rhythm will be interrupted intentionally with the start memory remaining, so that if there is a strange memory, there will be a chance to reach You may make it perform various productions.

In addition, the rhythm game may be started when the ordinary power support state is generated, but may be started only when the ordinary figure winning device 37 is opened.
The execution and stop control of the variation display game at the predetermined rhythm can be realized by the control on the side of the effect control device 300. It can also be realized by transmitting to the device 300. Further, in order to advance the rhythm game to the end, in the case of 3-3-7 time, it is necessary to generate 13 start memories in a short time. Instead, it is preferable to reduce the number of winning balls per winning ball, such as two, so as not to be too advantageous to the player.

In FIG. 23, the example of the specific procedure of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process in the case of implement | achieving a rhythm game by control of the game control apparatus 100 is shown. The “special figure 2 variation start process” is performed in order to execute the rhythm game during the general electric power support in which the special figure variation winning device 37 is opened and the start prize of the special figure 2 is likely to occur continuously. It is. 23 is an alternative to the special figure 2 fluctuation start process of FIG. 16B, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process may be the same as FIG. 16A.
The special figure 2 fluctuation start process of FIG. 23 is different from the special figure 2 fluctuation start process of FIG. 16B in that the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area (step A328). Step A334 for determining whether or not the rhythm game mode is in effect and Step A335 that is shifted to when it is determined that the rhythm game mode is in effect (Yes) in Step A334 are provided. In step A335, after setting the variation time according to the rhythm selected in the rhythm table, the process proceeds to step A333 and the variation start information setting process is executed, whereby the rhythm game is performed.

(Second embodiment of the first invention)
In the second embodiment of the first invention, in a plurality of special figure variation display games displayed on the display device 41, when the effect button 25 is operated at the variation stop timing, a melody sound of a predetermined music is output from the speaker 19. To control. FIG. 24 shows the progress of the special figure variation display game when such a melody game is performed. In FIG. 24, “PB” is an effect button that can be operated by the player, a frame in which three numbers are shown indicates a stopped state of each game, and a frame in which three downward arrows are shown is a game. Indicates that the rhythm of stopping is 1 beat. It is desirable that this melody game is also executed during the support of the public power.

Also, if you can play music correctly in the melody game, you can control to generate a reach or a big hit, and if the last game is out of play, the effective time of the effect button is shortened and the timing of pressing the effect button is difficult If the last game is a big hit, the effective time of the effect button may be lengthened to make the timing of pressing the effect button easier. Further, a long press mark (to be described later) may be displayed on the display device 41, and control may be performed to generate a big hit or reach when the long press mark appears.
In the execution and stop control of the variation display game in the melody game, the game control device 100 transmits the variation start command and the variation stop command to the effect control device 300 at a predetermined timing, and the effect control device 300 uses the effect button 25 to This can be realized by monitoring the input signal.

FIG. 25 shows an example of a specific procedure of performance control processing when a melody game is realized under the control of the effect control device 300. This performance control process is executed in the sound control process (step B15) in the first main process of FIG.
In the performance control process, it is first determined whether or not it is the operation timing of the effect button 25 (step B151). Here, if it is determined that it is not the operation timing of the effect button 25 (step B151; No), the performance control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step B151 that the operation timing of the effect button 25 is (Yes), the process proceeds to step B152, and it is determined whether or not the effect button 25 has been operated by looking at the signal from the effect button switch 25a. Here, if it determines with the production button 25 not being operated (step B152; No), it will escape from a performance control process. If it is determined in step B152 that the effect button 25 has been operated (Yes), the process proceeds to step B153, where a process for outputting a predetermined melody sound is performed, and the performance control process is exited.

FIG. 26A shows a display example (operation help display) in a case where control for displaying the operation timing of the effect button 25 on the screen of the display device 41 is executed by the effect control device 300. In this embodiment, at the bottom of the screen of the display device 41, an operation timing advance notification area A1 for displaying predetermined marks (circles in the figure) M1, M2, M3... From right to left and the mark M1. , M2, M3.
FIG. 26B shows an image when the operation timing of 3-3-7 time is displayed. The mark row shown on the right side of the screen of the display device 41 shows a subsequent mark that is not displayed now but is displayed after the currently displayed mark. Also, if there is a space between marks, it means that one beat is left.
In the embodiment described above, one sound is output by one stop operation for one variable display game. However, when the variable symbols in each column are sequentially stopped in one variable display game, the change speed is changed. When the effect buttons 25 are operated with a predetermined rhythm at a timing when the change symbol passes through the stop position at a later timing, an effect that a reach or a big hit occurs may be performed.

[Modification]
Next, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.
In the above embodiment, the control is performed only with the operation timing of the effect button 25, whereas the modification described below increases the interest of the game by requiring a more complicated operation for the player. .
In the first modified example, as shown in FIG. 27, in addition to the push button 25A, a ring-shaped touch sensor 25B is provided around the push button 25A, and which one should be operated. An image as shown in FIG. 28 is displayed for the player to understand.

In FIG. 28, (A) represents the push operation of the button 25A, and (B) represents contact with the touch sensor 25B. Further, in FIGS. 28A and 28B, the left mark means one operation or contact, the middle one means long press or long contact, and the right one means continuous hit or contact. doing.
In the case of a long press or a long contact, display is performed so that the fluctuation pattern continues to shake or a sound is continuously generated, and control is performed so that the fluctuation is stopped at an interrupted timing. Further, in the case of continuous hitting or continuous touching, control is performed such that a display is made such that a fluctuating symbol is shot with a gun or a short sound is continuously emitted.
By performing the control as described above, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to participate in the rhythm game and enhance the interest of the game. In FIG. 27, an effect button in which two operation buttons are provided concentrically is shown, but two operation buttons may be provided side by side.

In the second modified example, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), when a predetermined mode is started when a touch panel display 46 is provided at the lower part of the front frame 12 of the gaming machine and on the left side of the lower plate 23, An image of a keyboard is displayed on the display 46 as shown in FIG. 29 (B), and a melody can be played by outputting a sound of a corresponding scale when a player touches a key on the keyboard. It is. Thereby, for example, a song can be played at the stop timing of “Sakura Sakura” shown in FIG. That is, the effect button 25 of the rhythm game in the embodiment can be replaced with the touch panel type display 46 of the present modification.
Furthermore, in parallel with the display of the keyboard image as described above, a score may be displayed on the screen of the display device 41, and control may be performed to generate reach when the musical score can be played according to the score. Thereby, the willingness to participate in a rhythm game can be raised with respect to a player, and the interest of a game can be raised.

In the third modified example, as shown in FIG. 30, a movable accessory 47 having a movable member 47 a such as a hammer that is movable forward of the display screen is provided in the vicinity of the display device 41. Is configured to be operable by operating the effect button 25, and when the effect button 25 is operated in accordance with the movement of the mark M indicating the operation timing of the effect button 25 described above, the movable member 47a of the movable accessory 47 strikes the mark M. Make the right moves. Then, when the mark M that moves with good timing can be hit with the movable member 47a, control is performed so as to generate reach. Thereby, the willingness to participate in a rhythm game can be raised with respect to a player, and the interest of a game can be raised.
Note that the movable accessory 47 is controlled by the effect control device 300. In FIG. 31, an example of the procedure of the accessory interlocking | linkage process by the production | presentation control apparatus 300 is shown. This accessory interlocking process is executed in the motor / solenoid control process (step B17) in the 1st main process of FIG.

  In the accessory interlocking process of FIG. 31, it is first determined whether or not it is the operation timing of the effect button 25 (step B171). Here, when it is determined that it is not the operation timing of the effect button 25 (step B171; No), the process leaves the accessory interlocking process. On the other hand, if it is determined in step B171 that it is the operation timing of the effect button 25 (Yes), the process proceeds to step B172, and it is determined whether the effect button 25 has been operated by looking at the signal from the effect button switch 25a. Here, if it determines with the production button 25 not being operated (step B172; No), it will escape from an accessory interlocking | linkage process. If it is determined in step B172 that the effect button 25 has been operated (Yes), the process proceeds to the next step, a process for operating the movable accessory (step B173) is performed, and the combination-linked process is exited.

As shown in FIG. 32, in the fourth modified example, an ordinary variation winning device 37 having a start winning opening 37c and a movable piece 37b is disposed in the vicinity of the display device 41, and the ordinary variation winning device is provided during the ordinary power support. The operation help display showing the operation timing of the effect button 25 by the moving mark M similar to FIG. 26 is started at the timing when the game ball is won at 37.
In this modified example, since the winning of the game ball to the normal variation winning device 37 occurs randomly, a display is made so that the winning balls are stored until a predetermined number of start winnings are generated, and then It is preferable to start the display for moving the mark at a predetermined rhythm. In FIG. 33, an example of the procedure of the rhythm game effect process by the effect control apparatus 300 in this modification is shown.

  In the rhythm game effect process of FIG. 33, it is first determined whether or not the ordinary power support is in progress (step B181). Here, if it is determined that the ordinary electric power is not being supported (step B181; No), the process leaves the rhythm game effect process. On the other hand, if it is determined in step B181 that the power transmission is being supported (Yes), the process proceeds to step B182, and it is determined whether or not a game ball winning to the normal variation winning device 37, that is, starting memory of FIG. Here, if it is determined that the start memory of FIG. 2 has not been generated (step B182; No), the process leaves the rhythm game effect process. If it is determined in step B182 that the start memory of FIG. 2 has been generated (Yes), the process proceeds to the next step, a process for displaying operation help (step B183) is performed, and the process leaves the rhythm game effect process.

From the above description, in the above embodiment,
A display device capable of displaying a variable display game, and a special game state that is advantageous to the player when the variable display game is executed on the display device when the change start condition is satisfied and the stop result of the variable display game is in a special result mode In a gaming machine comprising a control means capable of generating
It can be seen that the control means includes an invention including a game stop timing control means capable of sequentially stopping the variable display game according to a predetermined rhythm when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
Here, the “special result mode” means that, for example, when the variable display game is a game in which the identification symbol is varied, the game is stopped at a predetermined identification symbol or symbol combination determined in advance. The “special game state” means a so-called jackpot state in which a winning opening of a special variable winning device having a big winning opening is opened, or a so-called probabilistic state with a high probability that a result of a variable display game will be in a special gaming state. .

In addition, “satisfaction of a predetermined condition” means that in a pachinko machine, a variable prize device having a start prize opening is opened, a public power support state that the variable prize device is easy to open, and the number of start memories exceeds a predetermined number. For example, a situation in which the variable display game is continuously executed or a gaming state advantageous to the player (including the result of the variable display game) occurs. “Sequentially stop according to a predetermined rhythm” includes a case in which a stop instruction is issued by directly issuing a stop command and a stop is determined by determining a start timing and a change time of the change display game. The “sequential stop of the variable display game” includes a case where a plurality of identification symbols are sequentially stopped in one game, as well as a case where a plurality of games are sequentially stopped.
According to the invention as described above, when the variable display game is sequentially stopped according to a predetermined rhythm, the player can expect that something will happen, thereby enhancing the interest of the game.

The embodiment includes sound output means capable of outputting sound effects,
The control means includes a start storage means capable of storing the number of times the variation start condition is satisfied up to a predetermined upper limit value, a prior determination means capable of determining in advance the result of the variation display game,
With
The game stop timing control means outputs a predetermined sound by the sound output means at the stop timing of the variable display game when the start storage means has a start display of a variable display game in which a special gaming state occurs. And an invention that allows a predetermined rhythm to be engraved.
According to this invention, since the rhythm is engraved by the sound output at the stop timing of the variable display game, the player can experience the rhythm by hearing in addition to vision, and can further enhance the interest of the game. . In addition, when there is a start-up memory of the variable display game, a predetermined sound is output at the stop timing of the variable display game and a predetermined rhythm is engraved. Can increase the expectation of the occurrence of

Further, in the above embodiment, the control means includes specific game state generation means for generating a specific game state in which the variation start condition is easily established within a predetermined period after the special game state ends.
The game stop timing control means sets a predetermined rhythm by causing the sound output means to output a predetermined sound at a stop timing at the end of the variable display game, with the occurrence of the specific gaming state being established as the predetermined condition. An invention that makes it possible is included.
Here, the “specific game state” means, for example, the opening of a normal variable winning device having a start opening that gives a start condition for the variable display game in addition to the short time control or the short time control that makes the variable time of the variable display game shorter than usual. It means a control state in which the progress of the game is advantageous, such as electric support control that lengthens the time.
According to this invention, since the variation start condition is easily established during the specific gaming state, the interval between the variation display game and the variation display game is not easily left, and a plurality of variation display games can be progressed at a high tempo. Eliminates and enhances the fun of gaming.

Further, the embodiment includes an operation means operable by a player, and when the operation means is operated in accordance with the stop timing of the variable display game, the game stop timing control means is controlled by the sound output means. The present invention includes a configuration capable of generating a musical tone of a predetermined music.
According to such an invention, when the operation means is operated at a correct timing a plurality of times in succession, a melody is played by outputting a musical tone of a predetermined music, so that the player feels that the variation display game is affected. Can be enjoyed, thereby increasing the willingness to participate in the game, and as a result, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, in the above embodiment, the game stop timing control means is 1 when the number of starting memories until the occurrence of the special gaming state is insufficient with respect to the number of musical sounds from the start to the end of the predetermined music. An invention is included in which temporary stop control is performed in two variable display games, and control is performed to stop a special result mode in which a special game state occurs at the last musical tone output timing of a predetermined music piece.
Here, the “temporary stop control” is a so-called pseudo-continuous effect that makes it appear that a plurality of variable display games are being executed by temporarily stopping all symbols once in the middle of the variable display game. (Pseudo continuous fluctuation).
According to this invention, since it becomes possible to generate a special game state at a good timing at the end of the music, it is possible to give a deeper sense of accomplishment to the player.

(Second invention)
Next, an embodiment of the second invention according to the present application will be described. In the second invention, the structure of the effect button as an operation means that can be operated by the player is devised. The configuration of the game board and the control device is the same as that of the first embodiment.
FIG. 34 shows a schematic configuration of an embodiment of the effect button 25 in the gaming machine according to the second invention. The effect button 25 of this embodiment is provided with a first operation button 25A that can be moved up and down at the center and a ring-shaped second operation button 25B around it. 34A shows a state where the first operation button 25A is lowered, and FIG. 34B shows a state where the first operation button 25A is raised. In addition, the first operation button 25A and the second operation button 25B each have a structure that can be pressed, and can be pressed in the respective states of FIGS. 34 (A) and (B). Note that the second operation button 25B may be a touch-type sensor that can detect that the player has touched it.

FIG. 35 shows a more specific structure of the effect button 25 having the first operation button 25A and the second operation button 25B. Similarly to FIG. 34, (A) shows a state where the first operation button 25A is lowered, and (B) shows a state where the first operation button 25A is raised.
As shown in FIG. 35, the second operation button 25B has a cap-shaped button member 251 having a low height, and the flange portion 251a of the button member 251 contacts the inner surface of the base member 240, and the head portion 251b is It arrange | positions so that it may protrude from the outer surface of the base member 240, and it is comprised so that it may be urged | biased outward (in the figure upward) by the compression spring 252 provided in the inside of a button member. An opening 251 c is formed at the center of the head of the button member 251. Although not shown, a detector such as a micro switch for detecting that the button member 251 is pushed down against the compression spring 252 is provided.

On the other hand, the first operation button 25 </ b> A includes a cylindrical button member 254 and a button lifting rod 255 inserted into the button member 254, and the flange portion 254 a of the button member 254 and the flange portion of the button lifting rod 255. A compression spring 256 is inserted between the button member 254 and the button member 254 so as to urge upward. And the head 254b of the button member 254 is arrange | positioned so that it may expose from the opening part 251c of the head center of the button member 251 of the 2nd operation button 25B. Although not shown, a detector such as a micro switch for detecting that the button member 254 is pushed down against the compression spring 256 is provided.
Further, a link groove 255c is formed on the side surface of the lower end portion of the button lifting rod 255 in a direction perpendicular to the lifting / lowering direction, and the link groove 255c is a circle that can rotate around an axis perpendicular to the paper surface. Engagement pins 258 erected on the edge of the plate 257 are engaged.

  The disk 257 is configured to be rotated 180 degrees by a motor (not shown), and is stopped when the disk 257 is rotated and the engagement pin 256a is positioned downward as shown in FIG. Then, the head 254b of the button member 254 becomes the same height as the head 251b of the button member 251 of the first operation button 25A. When the disk 257 is rotated and stopped when the engagement pin 256a is positioned upward as shown in FIG. 35B, the button lifting rod 255 and the button member 254 are raised, and the head of the button member 254 is moved. The portion 254b protrudes from the opening 251c at the center of the head of the button member 251 of the first operation button 25A.

Here, the state of FIG. 35A in which the head 254b of the button member 254 of the first operation button 25A is flush with the head 251b of the button member 251 of the second operation button 25B is the first operation button. This is a state suitable for simultaneously operating the 25A and the second operation button 25B or operating only the outer second operation button 25B. In addition, the state of FIG. 35B in which the head 254b of the button member 254 of the first operation button 25A protrudes from the opening 251c at the center of the head of the button member 251 of the second operation button 25B is the inner first operation. It can be said that this is a state suitable for operating only the button 25A or separately operating the first operation button 25A and the second operation button 25B.
Furthermore, although not shown in FIG. 35, both the button member 251 and the button member 254 are formed of a semi-transparent material, and each lamp is provided inside, and a button that is operated by turning on the lamp. The timing can be notified to the player.

FIG. 36 shows an example of marks for instructing the player how to operate each button on the display device 41 in the gaming machine using the effect buttons having the structure as shown in FIGS. Among these, in order from the left, (A) is a mark displayed when instructing to press the inner button 25A once, a mark displayed when instructing to press and hold the inner button 25A, This is a mark to be displayed when commanding to repeatedly hit the inner button 25A.
FIG. 36B shows, in order from the left, a mark displayed when instructing to operate the outer button 25B once, a mark displayed when instructing to press and hold the outer button 25B, This is a mark to be displayed when commanding to repeatedly hit the outer button 25B. In FIG. 36C, in order from the left, both the inner and outer buttons 25A and 25B are marked when instructed to be pressed once at the same time, and both buttons 25A and 25B are simultaneously pressed for a long time. Is a mark that is displayed when a command is given to both buttons 25A and 25B.
By instructing the player to perform any of the plurality of operations as described above and performing the operation at a predetermined timing, it is possible to make it difficult to get tired of the operation of the effect button.

(Modification)
FIG. 37 shows a modification of the effect button 25. In this modification, both the inner and outer operation buttons can be raised and lowered, and only the inner operation button 25A can be depressed in a normal state, and the outer operation button 25B cannot be depressed.
In this modification, a spring pressing member 241 having an opening 241a is provided at a portion parallel to the base member 240 and corresponding to the lifting rod 255 of the inner first operation button 25A, and the outer second operation button 25B. A compression spring 253 is inserted between the flange 251 a of the button member 251 and the spring pressing member 241. In addition, an inner flange 251d is provided at the inner lower end of the button member 251 of the outer second operation button 25B, and the flange 255a of the lifting rod 255 of the first operation button 25A is provided on the button member 251 of the second operation button 25B. It is in contact with the upper surface of the inner flange 251d.

Further, a sliding contact pin 257 is erected on the side surface of the lifting rod 255 of the first operation button 25A, and the sliding contact pin 257 is in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the cam 258 disposed on the side of the lifting rod 255. The elevating rod 255 can be moved by rotating a motor (not shown) of the cam 258. In addition, the cam 258 has a shape having a step along the radial direction so that it can be lifted at a time when the lifting rod 255 is moved upward and downward.
In the normal state, as shown in FIG. 37 (A), the portion with the largest diameter of the cam 258 is positioned downward, so that the lifting rod 255 is moved downward, and the compression spring 253 is compressed. As a result, the button member 251 of the outer second operation button 25B cannot be pushed down. On the other hand, in a special state, as shown in FIG. 37 (B), the portion with the smallest diameter of the cam 258 is positioned below, so that the lifting rod 255 and the button member 251 move upward due to the restoring force of the compression spring 253. Then, the compression spring 253 is in a loose state, so that the button member 251 of the outer second operation button 25B can be pushed down.

FIG. 38A shows a state in which the inner first operation button 25A is pushed down from the state shown in FIG. 37B, and FIG. 38A shows an outer second operation button 25B in the state shown in FIG. 38B shows a state where the inner first operation button 25A is pushed down from the state shown in FIG. 37B, and FIG. 38C shows a state where the inner first operation button 25A is pushed from the state shown in FIG. 37B. The first operation button 25A and the outer second operation button 25B are both depressed. In addition, when the outer second operation button 25B is protruded, the inner first operation button 25A does not protrude, and an effect button having the same height is also possible.
By configuring the effect button 25 so as to create a state where one of the operation buttons cannot be depressed and a state where both buttons can be depressed as described above, a simple instruction is displayed on the display device 41. Thus, the player can easily know which operation button to press down, and even if an unfamiliar player gives a complicated instruction, the requested operation can be performed correctly.
Further, although not shown in FIG. 38, also in this modified example, the button member 251 and the button member 254 are both formed of a semi-transparent material, and each lamp is provided on the inner side, and the lamp is lit. It is comprised so that a player may be notified about the button and timing which are operated by doing.

FIG. 39 shows a specific example in the case where the player is notified of the button and timing to be operated by turning on the built-in lamp. In the figure, hatched parts indicate that the built-in lamps are emitting light. When instructing to operate only the inner operation button 25A, the built-in lamp is turned on so that only the inner button emits light as shown in FIG. When instructing to operate only the outer operation button 25B, the built-in lamp is turned on so that only the outer button emits light as shown in FIG. Further, when instructing to operate both the inner and outer operation buttons 25A and 25B, the built-in lamp is turned on so that both the inner and outer buttons emit light as shown in FIG.
Further, lamps that emit light of different colors (for example, red and blue) are incorporated in the operation buttons 25A and 25B, and a specific color is displayed on the translucent button member of each operation button to represent a predetermined character. When an area through which only light passes is provided and the red lamp is turned on, characters as shown in FIG. 39 (C) are raised, and when the blue lamp is turned on, characters as shown in FIG. 39 (D) are raised. You may make it perform the display of the character which instruct | indicates how to control and the way of pressing that the meaning of operating a production | presentation button differs according to the condition of a game.

In FIG. 40A, in the gaming machine using the production button 25 having the structure as shown in the embodiment shown in FIG. 35, when only the inner button is pressed as shown in FIG. The state of the operation before the instruction, during the instruction (long press in the figure), and after the instruction is shown. The upper row is a side view of the operation button, and the lower row is a plan view of the operation button. Also, in FIG. 40 (B), in the gaming machine using the production button 25 having the structure as in the modification shown in FIG. 37, both the inner and outer buttons are pressed as shown in FIG. 39 (D). The state of operation before, during and after instructing by turning on the built-in lamp is shown. The upper row is a side view of the operation button, and the lower row is a plan view of the operation button.
Thus, by associating the display on the button surface with the protruding amount of each button, it is possible to inform the player of the contents of the operation to be instructed in an easy-to-understand manner.

  FIG. 41 shows another modification of the effect button 25. Among these, the modified example of FIG. 41A is configured such that the inner operation button 25A can be rotated, and a sensor capable of detecting the amount or position of rotation of the button is provided inside, and the button is rotated on the surface of the button. It is comprised so that the character which instruct | indicates may be displayed. In FIG. 41B, a vibration device is built in the operation button so that vibration is transmitted to the player's hand when the button is operated. Furthermore, a vibration device is separately provided corresponding to each of the inner and outer buttons, and the vibration is controlled from the inside to the outside by first vibrating the vibration device of the inner button and then controlling the vibration device of the outer button to vibrate. The player can be given an interval to move to. Further, it is preferable that the light emitting portion is moved by turning on the lamp inside the corresponding button in conjunction with the operation of the vibration device. By providing such a configuration, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

42 and 43 show examples of effect control other than the rhythm game of the first invention using the effect buttons provided with the above two buttons inside and outside.
42A, the inner operation button 25A and the outer operation button 25B emit light in different colors (for example, red and blue). Along with this, a plurality of effect modes are displayed side by side in a display color corresponding to the background image and the color of the button, for example, on the screen of the display device 41, and the same color as the background image color of the effect mode desired by the player is emitted. When the operating button is pressed, the production mode is selected.
In the example of FIG. 42B, a character image such as a mouse and a ring-shaped trap image are displayed on the screen of the display device 41 during the variable display game, and the character is moved on the screen. When the outer operation button 25B is pressed when entering the trap, the character stops moving, and when the inner operation button 25A is further pressed, an image indicating that the character has been captured is displayed. The control is performed so as to generate reach.

In FIG. 43, the button to be operated and the operation timing are indicated by an indicator displayed on the screen of the display device 41. 43A shows that the inner operation button 25A and the outer operation button 25B are pressed at different timings, FIG. 43B shows that both buttons are pressed simultaneously, and FIG. 43C shows the outer operation button. This indicates that only 25B is pressed. If both buttons can be operated as instructed by the indicator, “Premier Image A” is displayed on the screen of the display device 41 as shown in FIG. 44A, and one button is operated. If completed, “Character A” is displayed as shown in FIG. If both buttons cannot be operated correctly, a normal image is displayed as shown in FIG. Further, when it is instructed to press the inner and outer buttons at different timings and both buttons are operated correctly, “Premier Image B” is displayed as shown in FIG. To do.
By performing the control as described above, the player can enjoy a game other than the variable display game, and can enhance the interest.

From the above description, in the above embodiment,
An effect device capable of executing an effect related to a game, a control means capable of controlling the progress of the game and an effect executed by the effect device, and a game provided in front of the gaming machine for inputting a signal to the control means In a gaming machine equipped with a production button device that can be operated by a person,
The effect button device
A first button; a second button provided in the vicinity of the first button and configured to be movable up and down; a drive mechanism for raising and lowering the second button; and a first detecting that the first button has been operated. Detecting means; and second detecting means for detecting that the second button has been operated,
The driving mechanism is actuated by a control signal from the control means, and a first state in which a head of the second button is substantially flush with a head of the first button, and a head of the second button It can be seen that the invention can be converted into a second state in which the button is projected to a higher state than the head of the first button.

Here, the “production device” may be a visual device such as a liquid crystal display device capable of displaying an image or a decorative lamp, or an audio device such as a speaker. Further, the “control means” may be configured to be divided into a control means for controlling the progress of the game and a control means for controlling the effect executed by the effect device. The “detection means for detecting that the button has been operated” may be one that can detect that the button has been pressed, or one that can detect that the button has been touched.
According to the invention as described above, when the player wants to operate the second button, the button to be operated can be easily identified by projecting the second button. In addition, each button in the first state and the second state is configured such that the heads of the first button and the second button protrude from the mounting surface in the first state having substantially the same height. It is possible to make it easy to understand how far to press.

In the embodiment, the effect button device is configured such that the first button and the second button are provided concentrically, and the first button is disposed inside the second button. Invention included.
Here, “concentric” includes not only the case where the first button and the second button are in a circular and ring-like relationship, but also the case where there is a relationship between a square and a rectangular frame.
According to this invention, it becomes easy to operate both buttons simultaneously in addition to the selection operation of one button, and the interest of the game can be enhanced by changing the effect according to the mode of operation.

In the above embodiment, the effect button device can press the first button in a normal gaming state, and the driving mechanism is activated by a control signal from the control means when the gaming button is in a predetermined gaming state. The present invention includes an invention in which the second button is raised to change to a pressable state.
According to this invention, since the state of the second button of the effect button device changes according to the gaming state, the button to be operated can be easily identified, and the effect can be changed according to the operated button. Can enhance the fun of gaming.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the effect button device can move the first button up and down by the drive mechanism, and in a normal gaming state, only the second button protrudes, and a predetermined gaming state is achieved. In this case, the drive mechanism is actuated by a control signal from the control means to raise the first button so that the first button protrudes.
According to this invention, since the state of the first button of the effect button device changes according to the game state, the button to be operated can be easily identified, and the effect can be changed according to the operated button. Can enhance the fun of gaming.

Further, in the above embodiment, the effect button device includes light emitting means inside each of the first button and the second button, and the light emission corresponding to the button to be pressed by a control signal from the control means. An invention in which the means is made to emit light is included.
According to this invention, since the light emitting means corresponding to the button to be pressed is emitted, the player does not make a mistake in pressing the button.

In the above embodiment, the control means operates the drive mechanism to raise the second button or the first button when a predetermined gaming state is reached, and displays the operation method of the raised button. Inventions that are displayed on a device are included.
According to this invention, since the operation method of the button is displayed, it is possible to produce a continuous hit or a long press effect, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. Further, since the button displaying the operation method is in a protruding state, the operation by the instructed method can be easily performed. Furthermore, it is easy to press both buttons simultaneously by popping out buttons that are not normally popped out.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the effect button device includes a rotation operation detection means capable of detecting a rotation operation inside the first button or the second button,
The control means includes an invention that causes a button provided with the rotation operation detecting means to pop out in a predetermined gaming state.
According to this invention, when the button pops out, it is possible to perform a turning operation by pinching the button. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by changing the effect according to the operation. In addition, since the button for which the rotation operation is effective pops out, the timing of the rotation operation becomes easy to understand and the knob operation becomes easy.

(Third invention)
Next, an embodiment of the third invention according to the present application will be described. The third invention is to display game data such as the number of award balls acquired by a player and the number of consecutive channels generated during the game on a display device at a predetermined timing, and use an imaging function of a mobile phone or the like. Data can be acquired.
FIG. 45 shows an example of display timing of game data in the gaming machine according to the third invention. In this embodiment, the end point of the ordinary power support state (electric support) is selected as the timing for displaying game data. The reason why the display timing is at the end of the electric support is that it is a good timing at which the game is divided. However, the display timing is not limited to the time when the electric support is completed. For example, in a gaming machine (ST machine) that performs probability variation control for increasing the probability of jackpot while a predetermined number of variable display games are executed after the jackpot game. May be the timing when the last variation display game of probability variation ends.

As shown in FIG. 45, when the big hit game (round game) ends at the timing t1, the ordinary power support state is started. In this embodiment, the end condition of the general power support state is the execution of the variable display game a predetermined number of times (n times), and the general power support state ends at the timing t2 when the nth variable display game ends. Then, for a predetermined time T2 from the timing t2, for example, a screen for disclosing game data as shown in FIG. 46 is displayed on the display device 41. In this embodiment, the game data display time T2 is set to a time sufficient for a player to take an image using an imaging function of a mobile phone or the like.
In the game data disclosure screen shown in FIG. 46, the number of jackpot occurrences (the number of consecutive chants) D1 generated from the first jackpot occurrence to the end of the electric support, the number of winning balls D2 paid out, the rank of the player A (game class) D3 and a two-dimensional code D4 such as a QR code (registered trademark) are displayed.

The player may shoot and save this screen using an imaging function of a mobile phone or the like, or capture the two-dimensional code D4 displayed on the screen and access the web server to display the data being displayed. Can be uploaded to a web site, or a certificate of acquisition of a title can be issued. This makes it possible to use the web to show off to others when you have a lot of chanting or get a high-ranked title, and to satisfy the player's psychology that you want to show off your game results be able to.
The player rank (game class) D3 shown in FIG. 46 is, for example, using a table as shown in FIG. It is determined based on the number of withdrawals won for the probable big hit again after falling to the probability. In the rank display, titles such as “Class 1 male” and “School 1 male” are given and displayed, thereby satisfying the player's self-revelation desire.

FIG. 48 shows an example of a specific procedure of the total information display process executed by the effect control device 300 in order to display the game data disclosure screen as described above on the display device 41. Note that this total information display process may be performed, for example, in the scene control process (step B12) in the first main process shown in FIG.
In the total information display process of FIG. 48A, it is first determined whether or not it is the end timing of the general power support state (step B121). Here, if it is determined that it is not the end timing of the ordinary power support state (step B121; No), the total information display process is exited. Further, if it is determined in step B121 that the end timing of the ordinary power support state is reached (Yes), the process proceeds to step B122, where game data stored in the RAM is read, and based on the read data, as shown in FIG. The title is determined with reference to a simple table (step B123). Thereafter, a process (step B125) for displaying the determined title and the number of balls (paid prize balls) read in step B122 and the number of consecutive balls on the display device 41 is executed, and the total information display process is exited.

FIG. 48B shows the total information display processing procedure in a modification of the above embodiment. In this modification, the “title” displayed on the display device 41 is determined in consideration of the success rate of operation of the rhythm game described in the embodiment of the first invention, in addition to the continuous change and the number of payout prize balls. In the total information display process of FIG. 48B, a process of determining a title based on the rhythm operation success rate (step B124) is added.
FIG. 49 shows an example of the table referred to in step B124, and FIG. 50 shows an example of a screen for displaying the determined title. Note that the “success rate” in the table of FIG. 49 may be a success rate in a rhythm game executed in all jackpot games in a continuous game, or a success rate in a rhythm game executed in a specific jackpot game, The success rate in the rhythm game executed in the latest jackpot game may be used.

In the above embodiment, the game data is displayed at the end of the electric support. However, it may be displayed every time when the big hit game ends, or only when the title is raised as shown in FIG. Display may be performed.
Furthermore, when game data is displayed at the end of the electric support, as shown in FIG. 52, a display suggesting a jackpot probability state may be performed. Then, in that case, the notification rate of the probability state may be changed according to the rank of the title at that time of the player, or the reliability of the probability notification may be changed according to the display content. FIG. 53 shows an example of the relationship between the content of the high-probability suggestion display and the reliability of probability notification.
In addition, when entering the ambiguous mode that does not report the probability change state with a high probability of jackpot even when the electric support is over, an image that suggests the probability change state such as characters “not yet” is displayed, or the player's point in time The title above the rank of the title may be displayed.

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Next, a modification of the embodiment of the third invention will be described.
In the first modified example, the display control of the display device 41 is changed depending on whether or not there is a big hit in the start-up memory at the end of the ordinary power support state. FIG. 54 shows an example of a specific procedure of the electric support end process executed by the game control apparatus 100 in the first modified example. This electric support end process can be performed, for example, in the special figure hold information determination process of FIG.
In the power support end process of FIG. 54, it is first determined whether or not it is the end timing of the ordinary power support state (step A261). Here, if it is determined that it is not the end timing of the ordinary power support state (step A261; No), the power support end processing is terminated.

  In step A261, if it is determined that the end timing of the normal power support state is reached (Yes), the process proceeds to step A262, where it is determined whether there is a big hit in the start-up memory. If it is determined that there is no big hit in the start-up memory (step A262; No), the process proceeds to step A263, the symbol stop time is set to a longer time than usual, and the electric support end process is exited. If it is determined in step A262 that there is a big hit in the start-up memory (Yes), the electric support end process is terminated without increasing the symbol stop time. This is because when there is a big hit in the start-up memory, the variable display game is advanced quickly. As a result, the player can guess that there is a hit. Further, when there is a big hit in the start-up memory, the award balls that are paid out after the end of the big hit game may be cumulatively added and displayed as a total value.

55 and 56 show a second modification of the embodiment of the third invention.
In the second modification, a CCD camera (photographing device) capable of photographing a face photograph of a player who is playing is installed in the gaming machine, and game data is displayed on the display device 41 at the end of the general power support state. At this time, as shown in FIG. 55, a photograph of the photographed player is displayed. In FIG. 55, the reach history information D5 on which the big hit has occurred is also displayed.
FIG. 56 shows an example of a specific procedure of the electric support end process executed by the effect control device 300 in the second modification. This total information display process can be performed, for example, in the scene control process (step B12) in the first main process shown in FIG.

In the power support end process of FIG. 56, it is first determined whether or not it is the end timing of the general power support state (step B131). Here, if it is determined that it is not the end timing of the ordinary power support state (step B131; No), the power support end processing is terminated. If it is determined in step B131 that it is the end timing of the ordinary power support state (Yes), the process proceeds to step B132, and it is determined whether it is an image capturing timing. Then, when it is determined that it is not the image capturing timing (step B132; No), the electric support end process is exited. In step B132, it is determined whether it is an image capturing timing. If it is determined that the image capturing timing is (Yes), the process proceeds to step B133 to capture an image captured by the CCD camera. Subsequently, a combination process (step B134) of the captured image and the image displaying the game data is executed to exit from the electric support end process.
As described above, by displaying the photographed image on the display device 41, the player can prove that it is his / her own game data, and the player's self-representation desire can be satisfied more.

From the above description, in the above embodiment,
In a gaming machine including a control means capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a variation display game is executed by establishment of a predetermined condition and the stop result of the variation display game is a special result mode,
The control means includes
Specific game state generating means for generating a specific game state in which the predetermined condition is likely to be established within a predetermined period after the end of the special game state;
Game history information storage means for storing information generated during the game;
Based on information stored in the gaming history information storage means, information output means for notifying at least the total value of the predetermined information in the special gaming state that occurred at least in relation to the end of the specific gaming state; It can be seen that the invention including the above is included.

Here, the “special result mode” means, for example, a predetermined identification symbol or a symbol combination determined in advance when the variable display game is a game in which the identification symbol is changed. Further, the “special game state” means a so-called big hit game state in which a winning opening of a special variable winning device having a big winning opening is opened. The “specific game state” means, for example, a control state in which the progress of the game is advantageous to the player, such as a time-shortening control or an electric support control, in which a predetermined condition for starting a variable display game is easily established.
According to the invention as described above, since the information output means for notifying the total value of the predetermined information in the special gaming state is provided after the specific gaming state is finished, the player progresses in the game at the end of the specific gaming state. At that time, you can know the total value of information such as the number of award balls acquired during the special game state that has occurred so far, and boast your game results to others as a highly credible fact by specific numbers I can do it.
In addition, the notification of the total value of the predetermined information is not limited to during the suspension period of the variable display game, but also during the specific game state, the last variable display game, or after the end of the specific game state other than during the stop period. You may make it alert | report the total value of predetermined information during a fluctuation | variation display game.

Further, the embodiment includes a variable winning device that can be converted into an open state in which game balls are easy to win and a closed state in which game balls are not win,
The control means can control to convert the variable prize apparatus to an open state during the occurrence of the special gaming state, and the total value of the predetermined information includes the variable prize device during the special gaming state. The invention includes the total number of payouts for winning game balls.
According to this invention, the player can know the total value of the number of prize balls paid out during the special game state at the end of the specific game state, and can boast of his game result to others by specific numbers. I can do it. In addition, since the total number displayed does not include the number of balls that have been struck, it can be proud of a numerical value larger than the actual number of acquired balls.

Further, the above embodiment includes an invention in which the total value of the predetermined information is the number of occurrences of the special gaming state that has occurred between the occurrence of the first special gaming state and the end of the specific gaming state. It is.
According to this invention, the player can know the number of jackpots that have occurred so far at the end of the specific gaming state, and can boast of his game results to others by the number of jackpots that have been generated (number of consecutive chunks). I can do it.

Further, in the above embodiment, the information output means selects and notifies a predetermined title from a plurality of titles set in advance based on the total value together with the total value of the predetermined information. The invention which made it possible is included.
According to this invention, in addition to the total value of the predetermined information, the “title” corresponding to the rank (class) of the player is displayed. You can boast of your game results to others with a nickname called “Title” and a audible name (rating term).

Further, the embodiment includes a display device capable of displaying the predetermined information as an image,
The control means displays the stop result of the variable display game for a predetermined first time except after the end of the specific gaming state, and a second time longer than the first time after the end of the specific gaming state. An invention is included in which the display is performed for a period of time, and the total value of the predetermined information is displayed on the display device during the second period of time.
According to this invention, since the total value of the predetermined information is displayed during the second time at the end of the specific gaming state where the stop time is long, the player images the total value of the displayed information on a mobile phone or the like. It is easy to obtain using the function, and it is possible to boast to others of the game result as a more credible fact by the image.

Further, the above embodiment includes a photographing device capable of photographing the front of the gaming machine,
The control means shoots a player in front of the gaming machine with the shooting device at a predetermined timing, and at the end of the specific gaming state, the game is shot with the shooting device together with at least the total value of the predetermined information. The invention of displaying the person's image is included.
According to this invention, since the player's image is displayed together with the total value of the predetermined information, the player uses the imaging function of the mobile phone or the like to display the display screen on which the total value of the game information and his / her image are displayed. The game result can be shown to others as a certain fact.

Although the invention made by the present inventor has been specifically described based on the embodiments, the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the two start ports (36, 37) for giving the start condition of the variable display game, and the special display 51, 52 for executing the variable display game according to each winning are provided, and the display device In FIG. 41, the display of the decorative special figure fluctuation display game has been described. However, the display apparatus 41 may be configured to execute the original fluctuation display game without providing the special figure display devices 51 and 52. .
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and is a gaming machine such as an arrangement ball gaming machine, a sparrow ball gaming machine, and a slot machine. It is also applicable to.

10 gaming machine 19a, 19b speaker (sound output means)
25 production buttons (operation means, production button device)
30 game board 32 game area 38 special variable prize device (variable prize device, big prize mouth)
41 Display device (variable display device)
100 Game control device (control means, specific game state generation means, prior determination means, information output means)
111C RAM (starting storage means, game history information storage means)
300 Production control device (control means, game stop timing control means)

Claims (1)

When the variable display game is executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the stop result of the variable display game is in a special result mode, the special game state is generated in which the variable winning device can be converted into an open state in which the game ball is easy to win. In a gaming machine provided with a control means,
The control means includes
A high probability state in which the probability that the stop result mode of the variable display game becomes the special result mode is higher than the normal probability state after the special gaming state that occurs when the special result mode becomes a probable big hit And a specific game in which the predetermined condition is likely to be satisfied for a predetermined period after the special game state is generated in the high probability state when the special result mode is normally a big hit. State can occur,
The total number of game balls paid out based on winning of the game balls to the variable winning device in the special game state generated between the occurrence of the first special game state and the end of the specific game state; and Notifying the number of occurrences of the special gaming state that occurred between the occurrence of the special gaming state and the end of the specific gaming state,
From the title of multiple stages, and the total number of game balls out the payment, the number of occurrences of the special game state, special game state associated with said particular result manner in the high probability state becomes the normal big hit The number of special game states generated when the special result mode becomes the probability variation jackpot is again notified after the occurrence of the event, and any one of the titles selected in advance is notified. A gaming machine.

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