JP6182017B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, it is configured such that a special gaming state advantageous to a player is generated when a result mode of a variable display game for variably displaying an identification symbol becomes a predetermined special result mode (when it becomes a big hit). A pachinko gaming machine is known as a gaming machine. This type of pachinko machine generally extracts a random number for determining the execution result of the variable display game based on the start winning, and stores the random number as a start memory (holding memory).

  In addition, prior to execution of the variable display game based on the start memory, it is determined in advance whether or not a special result mode is derived for the random number stored as the start memory, and the result of the prior determination It is also common to execute a so-called pre-reading notice (pre-notification) that informs the player of this.

  Patent Document 1 describes a pachinko machine that notifies the expectation degree of an unexecuted variation display game by changing the display mode of a start memory image indicating the presence of start memory as a pre-reading notice.

JP 2004-187702 A

  However, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, even if the display mode of the start-up memory image is changed as a pre-reading notice, there is no relationship between the contents of the dynamic display game and the pre-reading notice, and the pre-reading notice is generated. As a result, the player's interest in the running variable display game may be reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to enhance the interest of the game by increasing the relevance between the running variable display game and the pre-reading notice.

In a typical embodiment of the present invention, in a gaming machine capable of executing the variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on a random value acquired in response to establishment of a start condition, the acquired random value is Starting memory holding means for storing the predetermined number as an upper limit memory, pre-determining means for predetermining the execution contents of the variable display game based on a random number value stored as starting memory in the starting memory holding means, Start memory display means for displaying a hold display corresponding to the number of start memories stored in the start memory holding means in a predetermined display mode, based on the start memory subject to the prior determination Preliminary report that suggests in advance the determination result of the variable display game to be executed using the display mode of the identification information of the variable display game executed prior to the start-up memory that is the target of the preliminary determination Ri executable der an effect, is capable of executing the announcement attraction suggest before fluctuation stop the result of the variable display a running game to the player, the pre-notification effect and said the announcement attraction, common aspect When the prior notification effect or the notice effect is executed, a special symbol that can be used in the prior notification effect or the notice effect is added to the identification information variably displayed in the variable display game. When the display mode of the hold display is changed when the special symbol is stopped, the special symbol performs an effect display by performing the effect display, and the hold display is emphasized. through the display that is, Ru changing the display mode of the hold display.

  According to one embodiment of the present invention, the relevance between the changing display game being changed and the pre-reading notice is increased, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board in the state where the center case (front component) of the first embodiment of the present invention is attached. It is a block block diagram which shows the control system centering on the game control apparatus of the game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block block diagram which shows the control system centering on the production | presentation control apparatus of the game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the connection form of the launch control apparatus, launch motor, game control apparatus, payout control apparatus, power supply device, launch stop switch, and touch switch of the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the discharge control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a circuit diagram showing a configuration of a driver according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a circuit diagram of each driver circuit according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the touch switch signal transmission process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the first half part of the main process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the second half part of the main process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the timer interruption process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the touch sensor monitoring process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the touch sensor monitoring process to which the monitoring process of the firing stop switch signal of the 1st Embodiment of this invention was added. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the customer waiting demonstration return process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure game process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the start port switch monitoring process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure start port switch common process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure pending | holding information determination process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure normal process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the fluctuation pattern setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the 2 byte distribution process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the distribution process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the fluctuation pattern of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the selection rate of the fluctuation pattern of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main process (1st main process) performed by the microcomputer for main control (1stCPU) of the production | presentation control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the scene control process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a right flowchart which occupies the procedure of the command reception interruption process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main process (2nd main process) performed by the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) of the production | presentation control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the normal game process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process during a fluctuation | variation of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch command reception process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the prefetch effect distribution table of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (A) shows the big hit hour prefetch effect distribution table, (B) shows the loss time prefetch effect distribution table. It is a figure which shows an example of the holding | maintenance display aspect of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the specific effect setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the notice effect distribution table of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (A) is a case where the result of a variable display game is a big hit, (B) is a case where the result of a variable display game is off Is shown. It is a figure explaining the content of the pseudo continuous notice of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the pending | holding display mode change process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the specific effect execution process 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the specific production execution process 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which shows the timing of the change of the identification symbol of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, a temporary stop, and the change of a hold icon. It is a time chart which shows the timing of the change of the identification symbol of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, a temporary stop, and the change of a hold icon. It is a figure which shows an example of the identification symbol (decoration symbol) variably displayed by the variation display game of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (A) is normal time, (B) is a specific production (pseudo-continuous) execution. Indicates the time. It is a figure explaining an example of the screen transition of the specific effect of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining an example of the screen transition of the specific effect of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining an example of the screen transition of the specific production which performs the pseudo sequential pre-reading notice of the 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining an example of the screen transition of the specific production which does not perform the pseudo sequential pre-reading notice of the 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining an example of the screen transition of the specific effect which performs the pseudo | simulation pre-reading notice of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, and continues a fluctuation | variation. It is a figure explaining the pending | holding display in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, (A) is the state in which the start memory | storage has not generate | occur | produced, (B) is the state in which only the special figure 1 start memory | storage occurred, (C) The state where special figure 1 start memory and special figure 2 start memory has occurred is shown. It is a figure which shows an example of the production which linked the hold display and the variable display game of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the production which linked the hold display and the variable display game of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 1st modification of the production which linked | related the hold display and the variable display game of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 2nd modification of the production which linked | related the hold display and the variable display game of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 3rd modification of the production which linked the hold display and the variable display game of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 4th modification of the production | presentation which linked the hold display and the fluctuation | variation display game of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch command reception process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the pending | holding display mode change process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the prefetch effect distribution table in the modification of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, (A) is at the time of big hit, (B) is at the time of losing. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen display in the modification of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, (A) shows the prefetching aspect, (B) has shown the aspect of bar movement effect. It is a figure which shows another example of a screen display in the modification of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the pending | holding display mode change process of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which shows an example of the timing which the game control apparatus which received the touch switch signal of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention outputs a touch on / touch off command. It is a time chart which shows an example of the timing which the game control apparatus which continuously received the touch switch signal of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention outputs a touch-on / touch-off command. It is a time chart which shows that the game control apparatus which received the low level touch switch signal immediately after receiving the high level touch switch signal of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention does not output a touch-on command. It is a time chart which shows an example of the timing which a game control apparatus outputs a touch-on / touch-off command when the touch effect flag of the modification 1 of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention is ON / OFF. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the touch switch signal transmission process of the modification 2 of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the touch sensor monitoring process of the modification 2 of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which shows an example of the timing which the game control apparatus which received the touch switch signal of the modification 2 of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention outputs a touch-on / touch-off command. It is a time chart which shows an example of the timing which the game control apparatus which received the touch switch signal of the modification 2 of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention outputs a touch-on / touch-off command. It is a time chart which shows that the payout control apparatus which received the low level touch switch signal immediately after receiving the high level touch switch signal of the modification 2 of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention does not output the said signal. It is a time chart which shows an example of the timing which a payout control apparatus outputs a touch switch signal, when the touch effect flag of the modification 2 of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention is ON / OFF.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Note that a launch stop switch 110 (see FIG. 5) and a touch switch 120 (see FIG. 5) are provided at or near the operation unit 15 for operating the ball launching device. The launch stop switch 110 (launch control operation unit) outputs a launch stop switch signal when pressed by the player, and stops launching the game ball of the ball launcher. The touch switch 120 (touch sensor) detects that the player is operating the operation unit 15 (the player's hand is touching the operation unit 15). The launch of the game ball from the device is stopped. The touch switch 120 (touch sensor) constitutes an operation detection unit that can detect an operation on the operation unit 15. For example, the touch switch 120 has an annular metal part, and detects a change in capacitance caused by a player touching the metal part, and outputs a signal. Instead, the touch switch 120 may detect temperature or the like as a human sensor.

  In response to the operation of the operation unit 15 by the player, the ball launching device plays a game with a first launch mode in which a game ball is launched with a first launch rate and a second launch rate different from the first launch rate. It is possible to launch in the second launch mode in which a sphere is launched. For example, the first firing mode is one of left-handed and right-handed, and the second firing mode is the other of left-handed and right-handed. Left-handed and right-handed are modes in which game balls flow down on the left and right sides of the game area 31 (see FIG. 2), respectively.

  The upper plate unit 11 is provided with an effect button 17 for receiving an operation input from a player on the front side of the upper plate 11a. A selection button 29 is arranged next to the effect button 17. When the player operates the effect button 17, the player performs an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game on the variable display device (display device, decoration display device, variable display means) 35 (see FIG. 2). It is also possible to change the effect pattern (effect mode) in the normal gaming state. The fluctuation display game includes a special figure fluctuation display game and a general figure fluctuation display game (a general figure game, a specific fluctuation display game). Shall be pointed to.

  The normal gaming state (normal state) is a gaming state in which a specific gaming state has not occurred. The specific game state is, for example, a probability variation game state (high probability state, probability variation state) with a high probability that the result of the special figure variation display game will be a big hit, and a unit of the special figure variation display game when the variation time reduction function is activated. A short-time gaming state (short-time state), a big-hitting gaming state (special gaming state), etc. that can improve the number of executions per hour. Further, the normal gaming state is also referred to as a low probability state corresponding to the high probability state. In addition, in the probability changing gaming state other than the latent probability changing state and the short-time gaming state, the below-described ordinary power support is executed.

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

[Game board configuration]
FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 with the center case (front component) 34 attached.

  The game board 30 is provided with a metal guide rail 32a and a conductive resin partition member 32b on the surface of a rectangular game board 32 made of plastic or the like to partition and form a substantially circular game region 31. ing. The game board 32 is a transparent member which can visually recognize the back, for example. A game board main body is configured by the game board 32, the guide rail 32 a that partitions the game area 31, and the partition member 32 b.

  In the game area 31, a center case (front component) 34 having an opening (display window) 34a is disposed. An opening having a shape along the outer periphery of the center case 34 is formed in the game board 32, and the center case 34 is fitted into the opening from the front.

  On the back side of the game board 30 is provided an effect device unit (back surface component) (not shown) composed of various effect devices, and on the back side of the effect device unit, there is a variable display device 35 as a variable display device. And an effect control device 700 (FIG. 4) for controlling the effects and the like displayed on the fluctuation display device 35.

  The variation display device 35 (decoration display device) includes a display unit 35a capable of displaying a decoration special figure variation display game (decoration display game) for variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information. The opening 34a of the center case 34 is provided corresponding to the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35, and the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 is visually recognized through the opening (display window) 34a of the center case 34. It is possible.

  The display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 is a liquid crystal display capable of displaying an arbitrary image, and is based on the progress of the game, such as a plurality of identification information (special symbols) and a character that produces a variable display game on the display screen. An image can be displayed. The variable display device 35 sets a plurality of variable display areas (for example, three variable display areas on the left, center, and right or three variable display areas on the upper, center, and lower sides) on the display unit 35a, In the variable display game, an independent image can be displayed in each display area. Note that the variable display device 35 is not limited to a device including a liquid crystal display, and may include a display such as an EL or a CRT.

  The game area 31 on the right side of the center case 34 is provided with a normal figure start gate 36 that establishes a normal symbol (normal figure) variable display game start condition when a game ball passes. In the game board 30 of FIG. 2, the game ball can pass through the usual start gate 36 when the player hits the game ball on the right side of the game area 31 to the right. When the game ball that has been driven into the game area 31 passes through the usual figure start gate 36, the usual figure variation display game is executed.

  In the game area 31 on the lower left side of the center case 34, three general winning holes 40 are arranged, and in the game area 31 on the lower right side of the center case 34, one general prize opening 40 is arranged.

  The game area 31 below the center case 34 is provided with a first start winning opening (first start winning area) 37 for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game. In the game area 31 on the lower right side of the center case 34 and below the usual start gate 36, a second start winning opening (second start winning area, ordinary variable winning device) 38 is provided. The second start winning opening 38 is provided with a pair of movable members 38a whose upper side is opened in an inverted “C” shape and converted into a state in which game balls can easily flow. When the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37 or the second starting winning opening 38, a special symbol (special drawing) variable display game is executed. In the gaming board 30 of FIG. 2, the game ball can easily win the first start winning opening 37 when left-handed, and the game ball can win the second start winning opening 38 when right-handed.

  The pair of movable members 38a of the second start winning prize port 38 normally maintains a closed state (a winning regulation state that is disadvantageous for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. When the movable member 38a is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the second start winning opening 38.

  The movable member 38a opens in the shape of a reverse “C” via the general electric solenoid 27 (see FIG. 3) when the result of the normal figure change display game is in a predetermined stop display mode, and the game ball is The state is changed (converted) to an open state (easy winning state advantageous to the player) that easily flows into the second start winning opening 38.

  It is a starting condition for starting the special figure changing display game that a game ball wins in the first start winning opening 37 or the second starting winning opening 38, and the first start winning opening 37 and the second start winning opening are provided. Reference numeral 38 denotes a variable start winning device for generating the start condition. In addition, the first start winning opening 37 and the second starting winning opening 38 can be adjusted by the obstacle nail.

  The movable member 38a is controlled by a game control device 600 described later. The game control device 600 increases the frequency of occurrence of an easy winning state (open state) or lengthens the generation time of an easy winning state (open state) as compared to the normal gaming state in the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state. Phuden support is executed. The state in which the ordinary power support is executed is called the ordinary power support state. That is, in the probability variation gaming state and the short-time gaming state that are in the normal power support state, the player can easily enter the second start winning area by making a right turn.

  In the game area 31 below the first start winning opening 37, an attacker type that opens the first big winning opening by rotating the upper end side to the front side by a large winning opening solenoid 28a (see FIG. 3). A first special variable winning device 41 having an opening / closing door 41a is provided. The first special variable winning device 41 converts the state of the first big prize opening from a closed state (blocking state unfavorable to the player) to an open state (special game state advantageous to the player) according to the result of the special figure display game. In addition, a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player by facilitating the inflow of the game ball into the first big prize opening. Note that a plurality of lower count switches 605a to 605m (see FIG. 3) are arranged in the first grand prize opening as detection means for detecting the game ball that has entered the special prize opening. In the present embodiment, the description will be made assuming that the number of lower count switches is two.

  In addition, a second special variable prize winning device 42 having a turning portion 42a that opens by rotating the big prize winning solenoid 28b (see FIG. 3) by the big winning prize solenoid 28b (see FIG. 3) is provided at the upper right portion of the center case 34. It has been. Similar to the first special variable winning device 41, the second special variable winning device 42 is in an open state (from a closed state unfavorable to the player) from a state in which the second big winning opening is closed according to the result of the special figure display game. (Special gaming state advantageous to the player), and by allowing the game ball to easily flow into the second big prize opening, a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. . Note that an upper count switch 606 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the second grand prize opening as detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special prize opening.

  A game ball is placed in the general winning port 40, the first starting winning port 37, the second starting winning port 38, the first big winning port of the first special variable winning device 41, and the second big winning port of the second special variable winning device 42. When a prize is won, the payout control device 640 discharges the number of prize balls according to the type of the winning prize opening from the payout unit 642 to the upper plate 11a. In general, the number of winning balls (for example, 15) when winning the grand prize opening is the largest, followed by the general winning opening 40 (for example, 10) and the start winning opening (for example, 3), but the first big The number of winning balls at the winning opening and the second major winning opening or the number of winning balls at the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be different.

  The game area 31 below the second start winning opening 38 is provided with an out opening 43 for collecting game balls that have not won the winning opening or the like.

  In addition, on the outside of the game area 31 and in the lower right part of the game board 32, a collective display for executing a special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 1 fluctuation display game, special figure 2 fluctuation display game) and a general figure fluctuation display game. A device 50 is provided. The collective display device 50 includes display units 51 to 60 that display information such as the current gaming state.

  The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display unit) 51 and a second special figure fluctuation display unit (figure display unit) (figure display game) composed of a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) or the like. Special figure 2 display) 52, a general figure fluctuation display section (general figure display) 53 for a common figure fluctuation display game, and a memory display section for notifying the start (hold) memory number of each fluctuation display game (special figure) 1 hold display part 54, special figure 2 hold display part 55, universal figure hold display part 56).

  Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when the big hit occurs, and the first game state display unit (first game state indicator) 57 for notifying the occurrence of the big hit, and when the short time state occurs. A second gaming state display unit (second gaming state indicator) 58 for notifying the occurrence of a short-time state, and a third game for displaying that the jackpot probability state is a high probability state when the gaming machine 1 is powered on. A state display unit (third gaming state indicator, probability state display unit) 59, a round display unit 60 for displaying the number of rounds at the time of a big hit (the number of times of opening and closing the first special variation winning device 41 and the second special variation winning device 42) Is provided.

  Next, the flow of the game in the gaming machine 1, the details of the general map variation display game and the special diagram variation display game will be described.

  In the gaming machine 1, a game is played by launching a game ball from the ball launch unit 140 toward the game area 31. The launched game balls flow down the game area 31 while changing the rolling direction by obstacle nails, windmills, etc. arranged in various places in the game area 31, and the normal start gate 36, the general winning opening 40, the first start The winning opening 37, the second start winning opening 38, the first special variation winning apparatus 41 or the second special variable winning apparatus 42 is won, or the game area 31 flows into the out opening 43 provided at the bottom of the gaming area 31. Discharged from. Then, when a game ball wins the general winning port 40, the first starting winning port 37, the second starting winning port 38, the first special variable winning device 41 or the second special variable winning device 42, the type of the winning port that is won is determined. A corresponding number of prize balls are discharged to the upper plate 11a via the payout unit 642.

  The normal start gate 36 is provided with a gate switch 603 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed the normal start gate 36. When the game ball passes through the usual figure start gate 36, it is detected by the gate switch 603, and the usual figure variation display game is executed.

  A state in which the normal map variable display game cannot be started, for example, when the normal map variable display game has already been played and the normal map variable display game has not been completed, When the 2 start winning opening 38 is converted to the open state, when the game ball passes the normal start gate 36, the stored number is added (+1) if the normal start memory number is less than the upper limit number.

  In the normal map start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining the hit error of the normal map fluctuation display game is stored, and when this hit determination random number value coincides with the determination value, the normal map change display is performed. A specific result mode (specific result) is derived by winning the game.

  The universal map display game is executed by a universal map display 53 provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator 53 is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (general-purpose) in the lit state and indicating a shift in the unlit state, and the normal identification information varies by blinking this LED. Display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the result is displayed by turning on or off the LED.

  When the common figure random number extracted when passing through the common figure start gate 36 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal figure display unit 53 stops in a hit state and enters a hit state. At this time, when the electric solenoid 27 (see FIG. 3) is driven, the movable member 38a is converted to an open state for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds), and the game ball to the second start winning prize port 38 is converted. Is acceptable.

  The winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 37 and the winning to the second start winning opening 38 are detected by the first start opening switch 601 (see FIG. 3) and the second start opening switch 602 (see FIG. 3). The A game ball won in the first start winning opening 37 is detected as a start winning ball of the special figure 1 variable display game, and a predetermined upper limit number is stored, and a game ball won in the second start winning opening 38 is It is detected as a start winning ball of the special figure 2 variable display game, and is stored up to a predetermined upper limit.

  When detecting the starting winning ball of the special figure variation display game, the big hit random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, and each fluctuation pattern random number value are extracted. These random numbers become game information related to the execution of the variable display game, and are respectively specified as special figure start winning memories (start memories) in a special figure hold memory area (a part of RAM) of the game control device 600 (start memory holding means). The number of times (for example, a maximum of 8 times) is stored as a limit. The number stored in the special figure start winning memory is displayed on the special figure 1 hold display unit 54 and the special figure 2 hold display unit 55 for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50, and the display unit 35a of the variable display unit 35. Can also be displayed.

  The game control device 600 executes the special figure 1 variable display game with the special figure 1 display 51 based on the winning to the first start winning opening 37 or the first start memory. In addition, the game control device 600 executes the special figure 2 variable display game on the special figure 2 display 52 based on the winning to the second starting prize opening 38 or the second start memory.

  The special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are played by stopping and displaying a predetermined result form after the identification information is variably displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52. Further, in the variation display device 35, there is a decoration special map variation display game (decoration display game) that displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) corresponding to each special diagram variation display game. Executed. The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display device.

  The decorative special symbol variable display game in the variable display device 35 or the like is such that the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-described numbers is left or above (first special symbol), right or below (second special symbol), It is performed by starting the variable display (scroll display) in the order of the middle (third special symbol), sequentially stopping the symbols changing after a predetermined time, and displaying the result of the special symbol variable display game. In addition, in the variable display device 35 and the like, various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed in order to improve interest.

  When a game ball is won at the first start winning opening 37 or the second starting winning opening 38 at a predetermined timing (when the big hit random number at the time of winning detection is a big hit value), the special figure variation display game As a result of this, a specific result mode (special result mode) is derived from the display symbols, and a big hit state (special game state) is obtained. Correspondingly, the display mode of the variable display device 35 or the like is a special result mode (for example, a state in which numbers such as “7, 7, 7” are arranged).

  After that, when a special gaming state occurs, energization to the big prize opening solenoid 28a and the big prize opening solenoid 28b (see FIG. 3) provided in the first special variation prize winning device 41 and the second special variable prize winning device 42 causes a large amount. The winning opening is converted from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). That is, the big winning opening provided in the first special variable winning device 41 and the second special variable winning device 42 is opened widely for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of game balls wins, during which the player opens many game balls. The privilege that it can be acquired is given.

  In the present embodiment, a round number determination game (auxiliary game), which will be described later, may be executed after the special result mode is derived and before the special game state occurs. In addition, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be configured as separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display game is not executed simultaneously. Is set as follows.

  As for the decorative special figure variable display game in the variable display device 35 or the like, the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game may be executed in different display devices or in different display areas. It may be executed in the display device or display area. In this case, the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is prevented from being executed simultaneously. The special figure 2 variable display game is executed with priority over the special figure 1 variable display game, and there is a start memory of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game. When the figure change display game is ready to be executed, the special figure 2 change display game is executed. The special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game may be executed in the order in which the start memory is stored.

  Also, the first start winning opening 37 (second start winning opening 38) in a state where the first special figure variation display game (second special figure variation display game) can be started and the start memory number is zero. When the game ball wins, the start memory (special chart start memory) is stored in the RAM of the game control device 600 (see FIG. 3) as the start right is generated. At this time, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is immediately started based on the start memory. At this time, the start memory number is decremented by one. The

  On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation is performed. If the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37 (second start winning opening 38) when the display game is not finished or in the special gaming state, the start memory number is less than the upper limit number. The start memory number is incremented by 1, and one start memory is stored. Then, in a state where the starting memory number becomes 1 or more, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started (the end of the previous special figure fluctuation display game or the special game state) (End), the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is started based on the stored start memory.

  Note that the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured such that the player performs left-handed or right-handed according to the gaming state. A left-handed or right-handed instruction is displayed on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 so that the player can easily make a game according to the game state.

[Game control device]
Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the game control device 600 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 3 is a block configuration diagram showing a control system centering on the game control device 600 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

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

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

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

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

  The proximity I / F 621 is an interface that receives signals output from various switches, converts the input signals, and outputs the converted signals to the input port 622. A first start port switch 601, a second start port switch 602, a gate switch 603, winning port switches 604a to 604n, and lower count switches 605a to 605m are connected to the proximity I / F 621a. An upper count switch 606 is connected to the proximity I / F 621b.

  The first start port switch 601 is a switch that detects that a game ball has won the first start winning port 37. The second start port switch 602 is a switch that detects that a game ball has won the second start winning port 38. The gate switch 603 is a switch that detects that the game ball has passed the usual start gate 36. The winning award opening switches 604a to 604n are switches for detecting that the game ball has won the general winning opening 40.

  The lower count switches 605a to 605m and the upper count switch 606 are switches that detect that a game ball has won a big winning opening. When a winning game ball is detected by the lower count switches 605a to 605m and the upper count switch 606, the number of winning game balls is counted, and the counted number of gaming balls is stored in a memory provided in the game control device 600. Remembered.

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

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

  The reason for providing two proximity I / Fs, the proximity I / F 621a and the proximity I / F 621b, is that the number of input terminals of the proximity I / F 621a is limited. The proximity I / F 621b may be smaller than the proximity I / F 621a depending on the number of input terminals that are insufficient, so that the cost may be reduced. Note that the proximity I / F 621b may not be provided by using the proximity I / F 621a having a necessary number of input terminals.

  Of the output of the proximity I / F 621, the detection signal of the radio wave sensor 24 and the abnormality detection signals 1 and 2 output when the abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the input port 622a. Further, the detection signal of the fraud detection magnetic sensor 23 provided on the front frame 5 of the gaming machine 1 or the like is also input to the input port 622a.

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

  Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 621, the output to the input port 622b is supplied from the game control device 600 to a test firing test device (not shown) via the relay board 650. Further, the detection signals of the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602 among the outputs of the proximity I / F 621 are input to the gaming microcomputer 611 via the inverting circuit 612 in addition to the input port 622b. It is configured. The inversion circuit 612 is provided because the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 611 assumes that a signal from a micro switch or the like is input, and detects negative logic, that is, low level (0 V) as an effective level. Because it is designed to do.

  Therefore, when using a micro switch as the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602, it is possible to directly input the detection signal to the gaming microcomputer 611 without providing the inverting circuit 612. . That is, when it is desired to directly input negative logic signals from the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602 to the gaming microcomputer 611, the proximity switch cannot be used. As described above, the proximity I / F 621 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 621 is supplied with a voltage of 12 V in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for normal IC operation from the power supply device 800. It has become.

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

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

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

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

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

  The gaming microcomputer 611 includes a CPU 611a, a ROM 611b, and a RAM 611c, and executes various processes such as a big hit lottery by executing a program stored in the ROM 611b based on a signal input via the input unit 620. . The gaming microcomputer 611 is connected via the output unit 630 to a first special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 1 display) 51, a second special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 2 display) 52, and a general figure fluctuation display part. (Common figure display) 53, special figure 1 hold display part 54, special figure 2 hold display part 55, universal figure hold display part 56, first game state display part 57, second game state display part 58, third game A collective display device 50 comprising a special display / general map LED board or the like provided with a status display unit 59, a round display unit 60, a general electric solenoid 27, a special prize opening solenoid 28, an effect control device 700, and a payout control device A control signal is transmitted to 640, and the gaming machine 1 is comprehensively controlled. The gaming microcomputer 611 selects a port for inputting or outputting a signal by chip selection.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Also, the payout control device 640 outputs a firing permission signal to the firing control device 200. The launch control device 200 can launch a game ball into the game area 31 only when a launch permission signal is input.

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

  The payout abnormality status signal is a signal output when the game ball is not paid out normally. The payout chute ball switch signal is a signal that is output when there is a shortage of game balls before payout. The overflow switch signal is a signal output when a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 14 (see FIG. 1). The touch switch signal is a detection signal of the touch switch 120 provided in the operation unit 15, and is an operation detection signal that is output when the player touches the operation unit 15 for operation and can detect the operation. The touch switch signal is input to the payout control device 640 via the launch control device 200 described later.

  Data is transmitted from the game control device 600 to the effect control device 700 by serial communication. Subcommands are input to the effect control device 700 via the buffer 632a of the output unit 630. By having the buffer 632a, it becomes possible to prevent a signal from being input to the game control device 600 from the side of the effect control device 700, and unidirectional communication can be secured. The subcommands transmitted to the effect control device 700 include effects such as a change start command (including a change pattern command), a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command (a command indicating a gaming state), and an error designation command. A control command signal is included.

  A signal output from the CPU unit 610 is input to the special winning opening solenoid 28 and the general power solenoid 27 via the port 631b and the driver 633a. The special prize opening solenoid 28a rotates the opening / closing door 41a (see FIG. 2) of the first special variable prize winning device 41, and the special prize opening solenoid 28b is a rotating part 42a (see FIG. 2) of the second special variable prize winning device 42. And the ordinary solenoid 27 converts the movable member 38a to the open state so that the game ball can be won into the second start winning opening 38.

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

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

  The game control device 600 is configured to be connectable to an external test test device via a relay board 650. The test firing test apparatus is an apparatus for performing a type test of the gaming machine 1 in a predetermined engine. The test firing test apparatus includes signals from the first start port switch 601, the second start port switch 602, the gate switch 603, the winning port switches 604a to 604n, the lower count switches 605a to 605m, and the upper count switch 606. Signals necessary for the test fire test, such as signals output to the mouth solenoid 28 and the ordinary electric solenoid 27, are input.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Production control device]
With reference to FIG. 4, an effect control device 700 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block configuration diagram showing a control system centering on the effect control device 700 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the effect control device 700 has a signal (operation signal) input by operating the effect button SW (switch) 751 and an on / off effect motor SW (switch) 752 that detects that various drive motors are driven. A switch (SW) input circuit 750 that detects an OFF state and transmits a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 710 is provided. In addition, amplifier circuits 707 and 708 including audio power amplifiers for driving the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b are provided.

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

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

  As described above, the production control device 700 functions as production control means for performing production control based on the command transmitted from the game control device 600, and further, displays for controlling display contents displayed on the variable display device 35. It has a function as a control means and a sound output control means for outputting a sound effect or the like from the speaker 10.

(Launch control device)
FIG. 5 shows the launch control device 200, launch motor 240, game control device 600, payout control device 640, power supply device 800, launch stop switch 110, and touch switch 120 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the connection form of.

  The firing control device 200 is electrically connected to the firing stop switch 110, the touch switch 120, the firing motor 240, and the payout control device 640. The payout control device 640 is electrically connected to the launch control device 200, the game control device 600, and the power supply device 800. Connection lines between these devices may be provided together as a cable. Here, the connection line Vmot is a connection line for distributing power or voltage from the power supply device 800 to the firing motor 240, a motor included in the payout control device 640, and the like. The connection line Vsw is a connection line for distributing power or voltage from the power supply device 800 to various switches (or sensors) such as the touch switch 120. The connection line GND is a ground line.

  The launch control device 200 supplies drive control signals MCS1 to MCS4 as excitation signals to the launch motor 240 in order to control the launch motor 240 constituting the ball launch device. The launch control device 200 constitutes launch control means. The launch motor 240 is an electric motor that rotationally drives a launcher (not shown) that launches a game ball. In the present embodiment, the launch motor 240 is a stepping motor. The operation unit 15, the touch switch 120, the launch motor 240, and the launch stop switch 110 constitute a ball launch unit 140 (launch operation means) that launches a game ball by the player's operation.

  When the player presses and operates the firing stop switch 110, a launch stop switch signal from the launch stop switch 110 is input to the launch control device 200. When the player touches when operating the operation unit 15, a touch switch signal (operation detection signal) from the touch switch 120 is input to the firing control device 200. Further, the launch stop switch signal and the touch switch signal are branched in the launch control device 200 and input to the game control device 600 via the payout control device 640. The launch control device 200 receives a launch permission signal LPS from the payout control device 640, and receives a power failure detection signal POD from the power supply device 800 via the payout control device 640 when a power failure is detected.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the launch control apparatus 200. The launch control device 200 includes a launch control circuit 202 and a driver 204. The driver 204 supplies each drive control signal MCS1 to MCS4 to the firing motor 240 corresponding to each of the periodic pulse signals OUT1 to OUT4 output from the firing control circuit 202.

  The firing control circuit 202 is a phase separation circuit having a logic circuit (logic circuit), and outputs periodic pulse signals OUT1-OUT4 for stepping motors. Each of the periodic pulse signals OUT1-OUT4 is a pulse signal corresponding to each excitation phase determined by an excitation method such as two-phase excitation and 1-2 phase excitation. For example, the firing control circuit 202 may be a general phase separation logic circuit (pulse distribution circuit) for a stepping motor, and is composed of a programmable logic IC (Integrated Circuit) such as a PLD (Programmable Logic Device). Alternatively, a commercially available control IC for a stepping motor (for example, model number W2RF001WP) can be used.

  In the firing control circuit 202, a logic power supply voltage is input to the logic power supply voltage terminal VDD. The clock input terminals XT1 and XT2 are connected to a crystal oscillator 206 for generating a clock signal. The crystal oscillator 206 is connected to a frequency dividing circuit inside the firing control circuit 202, and a clock signal that is a source of the periodic pulse signal is generated. When the power failure detection signal POD is input to the reset terminal RST, the firing control circuit 202 is reset.

  In the logic configuration (logic configuration) of the firing control circuit 202, when the touch switch signal from the touch switch 120 is input to the enable terminal EN2 and the enable terminal EN2 becomes H level (high level), the generation of the periodic pulse signals OUT1-OUT4 is generated. Is allowed. When the firing stop switch signal from the firing stop switch 110 is input to the enable terminal EN4X and the enable terminal EN4X becomes H level (high level), the generation of the periodic pulse signals OUT1-OUT4 is prohibited. When the firing permission signal LPS from the dispensing control device 640 is input to the enable terminal EN3 and the enable terminal EN3 becomes H level (high level), the generation of the periodic pulse signals OUT1-OUT4 is permitted. For this reason, when the firing control circuit 202 receives the touch switch signal (operation detection signal) and the firing permission signal LPS and does not receive the firing stop switch signal, the firing motor 240 operates.

  FIG. 7 is a circuit diagram showing a configuration of the driver 204. The driver 204 has a plurality of terminals 1-16. The driver 204 is provided with a plurality of driver circuits 208a to 208g in parallel. Each driver circuit includes an amplifier circuit 210 (amplifier circuit) using a transistor and a diode 212. Each of the driver circuits 208a to 208g has a terminal 1-7 as an input terminal and a terminal 16-10 as an output terminal. The amplifier circuit 210 can amplify an input signal from the input terminal and output it from the output terminal. A pair of input terminals and output terminals (that is, terminal pairs) (1, 16) (2, 15) (3, 14) (4, 13) (5, 12) is connected to the amplifier circuit 210 of one driver circuit. doing.

  Terminal 8 is a ground terminal that is connected to ground and provides ground to driver circuits 208a-208g. A voltage is input to the terminal 9 from a connection line Vmot that supplies a power supply voltage to the firing motor 240 via the constant voltage diode 213. The common line COM is connected from the terminal 9 (power supply input terminal) to the diode 212 of the driver circuits 208a to 208g. The constant voltage diode 213 (zener diode) constitutes a suppression circuit that suppresses the driving voltage of the firing motor 240 to a predetermined voltage (for example, 32 V).

  FIG. 8 is a circuit diagram of each driver circuit 208. The amplifier circuit 210 of the driver circuit 208 is composed of two transistors (transistor array) Tr1, Tr2, etc. connected in Darlington connection. The emitter (E) side of the subsequent transistor Tr2 is connected to the ground via the terminal 8 and grounded. Periodic pulse signals OUT1, OUT2, OUT3, and OUT4 are input to the driver circuits 208a, 208b, 208c, and 208d, respectively, and drive control signals MCS1, MCS2, MCS3, and MCS4 are output as amplified signals. In this way, the drive control signals MCS1-MCS4 are supplied to the firing motor 240 in the form in which the periodic pulse signals OUT1-OUT4 are amplified.

  Further, in the firing control device 200, the touch switch signal from the touch switch 120 branches at the branch point 218 and is input to the driver 204 together with the firing control circuit 202 (see FIG. 7). The touch switch signal (operation detection signal) is input to the driver circuit 208e and output toward the payout control device 640. Then, the touch switch signal is output to the game control device 600 via the payout control device 640. In the driver circuit 208 e, the terminal 5 is an input terminal, the terminal 12 is an output terminal, and the terminal 12 is connected to the output line 220.

  The driver circuit 208e has an amplifier circuit 210 including a transistor, and is disposed in the middle of a circuit that outputs a touch switch signal (operation detection signal) from the touch switch 120 to the game control device 600, so that the signal passes through the driver circuit 208e. Is a restricting means for restricting the payout in one direction to the payout control device 640 side (that is, the game control device 600 side). As a result, even if noise (noise signal) occurs in the connection line for the touch switch signal in the cable between the launch control device 200 and the payout control device 640 or between the game control device 600 and the payout control device 640, the fire is generated. It does not enter the control circuit 202. In other words, the driver circuit 208e functions as noise blocking means from the payout control device 640 side (that is, the game control device 600 side) to the launch control device 200. Thereby, malfunctioning of the firing motor 240 can be prevented. Since the voltage of the touch switch signal (operation detection signal) does not exceed the predetermined voltage of the constant voltage diode 213, a simple driver circuit as shown in FIG. 7 can be used.

  Specifically, the amplifier circuit 210 of the driver circuit 208e includes a transistor (unidirectional transistor) that outputs a signal in one direction from the input side (base (B) side) to the output side (collector (C) side) or It has a transistor array. When the transistor of the amplifier circuit 210 is turned on by the touch switch signal (current) on the input side, a current flows between the collector (C) and the emitter (E), and the voltage on the output line 220 changes to change the touch switch signal on the output side. It becomes. For example, when the transistor of the amplifier circuit 210 is turned on, the voltage on the output line 220 changes from the power supply voltage of the connection line Vmot or a predetermined voltage of the constant voltage diode 213 to near the ground voltage. The amplifier circuit 210 has a circuit configuration (arrangement of transistors, resistors, and diodes) that allows noise that has entered from the collector-side terminal 12 to flow to the ground on the emitter (E) side without passing through the terminal 5 (input terminal) on the base side. (See FIG. 8). For this reason, noise intrusion from the terminal 12 (output terminal) can be prevented. Further, the diodes 212 of the driver circuits 208a to 208e prevent noise from entering the driver circuits 208a, 208b, 208c, and 208d via the common line COM.

  The driver 204 uses terminals 5 and 12 other than the terminals 1-4 and 13-16 used to send the drive control signals MCS1 to MCS4 of the firing motor 240 among the plurality of terminals 1-7 and 10-16. Then, a touch switch signal (operation detection signal) is output to the game control device 600 via the driver circuit 208e. For this reason, the empty terminal of the driver 204 can be utilized, and countermeasures against noise from the payout control device 640 side (that is, the game control device 600 side) can be taken without increasing the number of parts.

  As an alternative to the configuration described above, launch control is performed from the payout control device 640 side (that is, the game control device 600 side) using an isolation amplifier in which the input side and the output side are electrically separated as the amplifier circuit 210 of the driver circuit 208e. Noise to the device 200 may be blocked. Further, a restricting means for restricting the signal passing direction to one direction of the payout control device 640 (that is, the game control device 600 side) from the branch point 218 to the game control device 600 such as on the output line 220 from the terminal 12. May be provided on the output circuit to block noise.

  The above is the configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Next, a procedure in which the payout control device 640 outputs a touch switch signal to another control board (for example, the game control device 600) will be described.

[Touch switch signal transmission processing]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of touch switch signal transmission processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. In the flowchart of the process executed by the payout control device 640, the step code (number) is represented as “C ***”.

  The touch switch signal transmission process is executed in a timer interrupt process (not shown) of the payout control device 640.

  When the touch switch signal transmission process is executed, the payout control device 640 first determines whether there is a change in the touch state (C1001). Specifically, the payout control device 640 determines whether or not a change in the touch switch signal from the touch switch (touch sensor) 120 is detected. If there is no change in the touch state (the result of C1001 is “N”), this process is terminated.

  If there is a change in the touch state (the result of C1001 is “Y”), the payout control device 640 next determines whether or not the change in the state has changed from touch-off to touch-on (C1002). ).

  If the change in state is a change from touch-off to touch-on (the result of C1002 is “Y”), the payout control device 640 sets ON data of the touch switch signal to be output to the game control device 600 ( C1003), this processing is terminated.

  When the change in state is not a change from touch-off to touch-on (result of C1002 is “N”), that is, when the change in state is a change from touch-on to touch-off, the payout control device 640 Then, off data of the touch switch signal to be output to the game control device 600 is set (C1004), and this process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, the payout control device 640 outputs touch-on data or touch-off data to the game control device 600 immediately after receiving the touch switch signal. When the game control device 600 receives the touch-on data, the game control device 600 controls the production of a touch-on command (operation start command) based on the touch-on data after a certain period (for example, 32 ms, the first waiting period) has elapsed. Output to the device 700. In addition, when the game control device 600 receives touch-off data, the game control device 600 performs effect control on a touch-off command (operation end command) based on the touch-off data after a certain period (for example, 4000 ms, second waiting period) has elapsed. Output to the device 700.

  Receiving the touch-on / touch-off command, the effect control device 700 can cause the decoration device such as the frame decoration device 21, the effect device, and the display device 35 to perform an effect with an effect, based on the received command.

  The payout control device 640 and the effect control device 700 may be directly connected, and the touch-off data and the touch-on data may be directly output from the payout control device 640 to the effect control device 700 without going through the game control device 600. .

  Next, specific control by the game control device 600 will be described.

[Main processing (game control device)]
First, a main process executed by the game microcomputer 611 by the game control device 600 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the first half of the main processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the latter half of the main process according to the first embodiment of this invention. In the flowchart of the processing executed by the game control device 600 (game microcomputer 611), the step code (number) is represented as “A ***”.

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

  When the main process is executed, the game control device 600 first prohibits interruption (A1101). Next, an interrupt vector setting process for setting a vector address indicating a jump destination executed when an interrupt occurs is executed (A1102). Further, when an interrupt occurs, a stack pointer that is the start address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like is set (A1103). Further, the state of the input port 623 is read (A1104), and the interrupt processing mode is set (A1105).

  Next, the game control device 600 sets a power-on delay timer for waiting until the programs of the subordinate control devices (the payout control device (payout board)) 640 and the effect control device 700 are normally started (A1106). . For example, the power-on delay timer is set to wait for 3 seconds. By controlling in this way, when the power is turned on, the game control device 600 is started first and the command is transmitted to the subordinate control device before the start-up of the payout control device 640 and the effect control device 700 is completed. By doing so, it is possible to avoid that the subordinate control device misses the transmitted command. Therefore, the game control device 600 serves as standby means for setting a predetermined standby time for delaying activation of the main control means (game control device 600) and waiting for activation of the subordinate control device when the power is turned on.

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

  When the setting of the power-on delay timer is completed, the game control device 600 executes a process of monitoring a power failure (A1107 to A1111). First, the game control device 600 sets the number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal (A1107). The power failure monitoring signal is checked by reading the power failure monitoring signal output from the power supply device 800. The number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal is, for example, twice. When a power failure occurs, the power failure monitoring signal is turned on.

  Next, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (A1108). Then, the determination of A1108 is repeated for the number of checks set in the processing of A1107 (A1109).

  When the gaming control device 600 has measured that the power failure monitoring signal is ON for the number of checks (the result of A1109 is “Y”), the game control device 600 determines that a power failure has occurred and until the power is turned off. stand by. In this way, by checking the power failure monitoring signal for a predetermined number of checks, it is possible to prevent erroneous detection due to noise or the like. That is, the game control device 600 serves as a power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during a predetermined standby time. As a result, it is possible to cope with a power failure that occurs during the period in which the activation of the game control device 600 is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with a malfunction at power-on.

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

  On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is not on (result of A1109 is “N”), that is, when a power failure has not occurred, the game control device 600 updates the power-on delay timer by −1 (A1110), It is determined whether or not the value of the power-on delay timer is 0 (A1111). If the value of the power-on delay timer is not 0 (the result of A1111 is “N”), that is, if the standby time has not elapsed, the process returns to A1107.

  On the other hand, when the value of the power-on delay timer is 0 (the result of A1111 is “Y”), that is, when the standby time has elapsed, the game control device 600 reads / writes RWM (RAM, EEPROM, etc.) Access to the read / write memory is permitted (A1112). Further, all output ports are set to off (no output) (A1113). In addition, the serial port pre-installed in the game microcomputer 611 is set to perform serial communication with the effect control device 700 (A1114).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the initialization switch signal in the power supply device 800 is set to ON (A1115). The initialization switch signal is a signal for setting whether or not to start a game in an initialized state when the gaming machine 1 is powered on.

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

  When the initialization switch signal is set to OFF (the result of A1115 is “N”), the game control device 600 checks whether the data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal (A1116). , A1117). More specifically, the power outage inspection area includes a power outage inspection area 1 and a power outage inspection area 2. The power failure inspection area 1 stores power failure inspection area check data 1, and the power failure inspection area 2 stores power failure inspection area check data 2. In the process of A1116, it is determined whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 1 stored in the power failure inspection area 1 is normal. Similarly, in the process of A1117, it is determined whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 2 stored in the power failure inspection area 2 is normal.

  When it is determined that the power failure inspection area check data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal (results of A1116 and A1117 are “Y”), the game control apparatus 600 calculates verification data called a checksum. The checksum calculation process is executed (A1118).

  Then, the game control device 600 compares the checksum value calculated in the checksum calculation process with the checksum value calculated when the power is turned off, and determines whether or not these values match ( A1119).

  On the other hand, in the game control device 600, when the initialization switch signal is set to ON (result of A1109 is “Y”), the value of the power failure inspection area is not normal (result of A1116 or A1117 is “N”). If the checksum value at the time of power-off does not match the checksum value calculated in the processing of A1118 (the result of A1119 is “N”), the initialization processing from A1140 to A1143 in FIG. 9 is performed. Run. Details of the initialization process will be described later.

  If the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value at power-off (the result of A1119 is “Y”), the game control device 600 initializes because the power failure process has been executed normally. The initial value at the time of power failure recovery is saved in the power area (A1120). For example, information for determining whether or not the information at the time of power failure has been normally stored is stored in an area (power failure inspection area, checksum, error) in RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment) Clear the related information and the area for storing information for monitoring fraud).

  Next, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the game state at the time of the power outage is a high probability state from the area for storing the game state in the RWM (A1121). If it is determined that the probability is not high (the result of A1121 is “N”), the processing after A1124 is executed.

  In addition, when it is determined that the gaming state at the time of the power outage is a high probability state (the result of A1121 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets the high probability notification flag to ON and performs the high probability notification. Save to the flag area (A1122). Subsequently, the LED of the third gaming state display unit 59 provided in the collective display device 50 is set to ON (lighted) (A1123).

  Further, the game control device 600 transmits a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 700 (A1124). The special figure game process number is a number indicating the state of the special figure game, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RWM when a power failure occurs. In this way, by transmitting the power failure recovery command corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 700, the game can be resumed in a state as close as possible to before the power failure occurs.

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

  In the initialization process, the game control device 600 first clears all work areas before the access prohibited area (A1140). Further, all stack areas after the access prohibited area are cleared (A1141). Then, the initial value for power-on is saved in the initialized area (A1142). Further, a command for turning on the power is transmitted to the effect control device 700 (A1143), and the processes after A1125 are executed.

  The power failure recovery command transmitted in A1124 and the power-on command transmitted in A1143 include a model designation command indicating the type of gaming machine, and a decorative special diagram 1 indicating the number of suspensions in FIGS. A hold number command, a decoration special figure 2 hold number command, and a probability information command indicating a probability state are included. Also, depending on the state when the power is turned off or when the power is turned on, if the special figure fluctuation display game is being executed when the power is turned off, the recovery screen command is used. When initialized at power-on, a power-on command is included. Furthermore, an effect mode information command indicating the state of the effect mode depending on the model, and a time-saving count information command indicating the number of remaining games in the time-saving state are included.

  When the processing of A1124 or A1143 is completed, the game control device 600 activates a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the game microcomputer 611 (clock generator). (A1125).

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

  When the CTC circuit is activated, the game control device 600 performs activation setting for the random number generation circuit (A1126). Specifically, the CPU 611a executes processing such as setting a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. At this time, it may be checked whether the random number generation circuit operates normally. Also, a bit transposition pattern of a hard random number (here, a big hit random number) generated by the hardware of the random number generation circuit is set. Bit transposition pattern is a method of permutation when the extracted random bit arrangement (the arrangement before the upper bit transposition) is replaced in a predetermined order and stored as a different bit arrangement (the arrangement after the lower bit transposition). It is a pattern that defines By replacing the bits of the random number according to this bit transposition pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken and the confidentiality of the random number can be improved. The bit transposition pattern may be a fixed single pattern or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. Further, the user may arbitrarily set it.

  Furthermore, the game control device 600 uses the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at power-on as the initial values (start values) of the corresponding various initial value random numbers. (A1127). Thereafter, the game control device 600 permits an interrupt (A1128).

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

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 executes an initial value random number update process for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers (A1129). In the present embodiment, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number generated in the random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number are soft random numbers generated by software. Note that the source of various random numbers is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the big hit random number may be a software random number, or the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number may be a hardware random number. .

  Further, after the initial value random number update process is executed, the game control device 600 sets the number of times of checking the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 800 and read through the port and the data bus (A1130). Normally, a value of 2 or more is set as the number of checks. It is possible to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred by checking the power failure monitoring signal. The game control device 600 determines whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (A1131). When the power failure monitoring signal is not on, that is, when there is no power failure (result of A1131 is “N”), the initial value random number update processing of A1129 is executed again, and the processing from A1129 to A1131 is executed repeatedly ( Loop processing).

  Further, by permitting an interrupt (A1128) before the initial value random number update process (A1129), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process can be executed with priority. Become. Accordingly, since the timer interrupt process cannot be executed until the execution of the initial value random number update process is completed, it is possible to avoid a shortage of time for executing various processes included in the interrupt process.

  In the initial value random number update process (A1129), the initial value random number update process may be executed by a timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. However, when the initial value random number update process is executed in the timer interrupt process, an interrupt is issued during the initial value random number update process in the main process in order to avoid executing the initial value random number update process in both processes. It is prohibited to release the interrupt after updating the initial random number. However, if the initial value random number update process is not executed in the timer interrupt process and the initial value random number update process is executed only in the main process as in this embodiment, the interrupt can be canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is no problem, and there is an advantage that the main processing is simplified. Further, various random numbers may be updated not in the timer interrupt process but in the main process.

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

  On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON (the result of A1131 is “Y”), the gaming control device 600 indicates that the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal has been continuously detected is detected. It is determined whether the number of checks set in the process of A1130 has been reached (A1132). When the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON is not reached the number of checks (result of A1132 is “N”), whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is ON again. Is determined (A1131). That is, when the power failure monitoring signal is on, it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks.

  When the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal is continuously turned on reaches the number of checks (the result of A1132 is “Y”), the game control device 600 considers that a power failure has occurred. Then, the process when a power failure occurs is executed (A1133 to A1139).

  The game control device 600 prohibits interruption (A1133) and sets all output ports to off (A1134). Thereafter, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 1 (A1135), and further, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 2 (A1136).

  Further, the game control device 600 executes a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum when the RWM is turned off (A1137), and saves (saves) the calculated checksum value in the checksum area of the RWM ( A1138). Finally, access to the RWM is prohibited so that the contents of the RWM are not changed (A1139), and the system waits until the gaming machine 1 is turned off. In this way, by saving check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating and storing the checksum at the time of power-off, the information stored in the RWM before power-off is correctly backed up. It is possible to determine when the power is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing (game control device)]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of timer interrupt processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

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

  When the timer interrupt process is started, the game control device 600 first saves the register by moving the value held in the predetermined register to the RWM (A1601). In this embodiment, a Z80 microcomputer is used as the game microcomputer. The Z80 microcomputer is provided with a front register and a back register, and the processing of A1601 can be implemented by saving the values held in the front register to the back register.

  Next, the game control apparatus 600 takes in input signals from various sensors and switches inputted via the input unit 620, and executes an input process for reading the state of each input port (A1602). The various sensors include a first start port switch 601, a second start port switch 602, a conventional gate switch 603, lower count switches 605a to 605m, an upper count switch 606, and the like. In the input process, the input information is confirmed by performing chattering removal or the like on the input signal.

  Further, the game control device 600 executes output processing for transmitting output data related to game control set in various processes to the effect control device 700 and the payout control device 640 (A1603). The output data is information for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid, and the solenoids to be controlled include, for example, a big prize opening solenoid 28 and a general electric solenoid 27. The output process also includes a process of outputting game data to an information collecting terminal device (not shown) that collects game data in the gaming machine.

  Next, the game control device 600 executes payout command transmission processing for transmitting (outputting) the command set in the transmission buffer to the payout control device 640 (A1604). For example, a prize ball command specifying the number of prize balls to be paid out from the payout device is transmitted.

  Further, the game control device 600 executes a random number update process 1 for updating the jackpot symbol random number 1 and the jackpot symbol random number 2 (A1605), and subsequently calculates a variation pattern random number for determining a variation pattern in the special diagram variation display game. Random number update processing 2 to be updated is executed (A1606). In random number update processing 1 and random number update processing 2, in order to give randomness to various random numbers, the values of counters corresponding to various random numbers (big hit random number counter, hit random number counter, presentation determination random number counter, etc.) are incremented by one To do.

  After that, the game control device 600 executes a prize opening switch / error monitoring process for monitoring various prize opening switches and the like, and monitoring errors such as unauthorized opening of a frame (A1607). The various winning opening switches include, for example, a first starting opening switch 601, a second starting opening switch 602, a gate switch 603, winning opening switches 604a to 604n, lower count switches 605a to 605m, and an upper count switch 606. In the prize opening switch / error monitoring process, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from these switches. As for error monitoring, the front frame 5 and the glass frame 6 are targeted for unauthorized opening.

  Further, the game control device 600 executes a special figure game process for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game (A1608). The details of the special figure game process will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, two types of special figure game processing may be prepared for normal time and big hit time corresponding to the result of the variable display game to be started.

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 executes a general game process for performing a process related to the general map display game (A1609).

  Next, the game control device 600 executes touch sensor monitoring processing for detecting on / off of the touch switch (touch sensor) 120 and transmitting a command to the effect control device 700 (A1610).

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 executes a customer waiting demo return process (A1611). The customer waiting demo return process is a process for returning from the customer waiting demo (customer waiting demo state) in which the variable display device 35 displays a customer waiting demo screen (customer waiting screen, demo screen). The customer waiting demonstration screen is a demonstration screen or image that is displayed to appeal to a player or prevent screen burn-in when a predetermined condition is satisfied when no game is being played. Specifically, when the touch switch 120 is not detected (when no touch switch signal is input), the game control device 600 prepares a customer waiting demo end command. Here, “preparation” in this embodiment means setting a value in a register, but is not limited thereto, and a value may be set in an RWM or other memory. The customer waiting demonstration end command is a command for ending the display of the customer waiting demonstration screen that the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 720 of the effect control device 700 displays on the variable display device 35 when waiting for the customer of the gaming machine 1. Transmitted to the apparatus 700. Details of the customer waiting demo return processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, a segment LED editing process for controlling the display contents of the segment LED for displaying the special figure variation game and various information relating to the game is executed (A1612). Specifically, the parameters for outputting the results of the special map variation display game and the general map variation display game to the segment LED (for example, the collective display device 50) are edited.

  The game control device 600 checks the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 23 and executes a magnet error monitoring process for determining whether there is an abnormality (A1613). Further, the detection signal from the radio wave sensor 24 is checked, and radio wave fraud monitoring processing for determining whether there is an abnormality is executed (A1614). When the occurrence of an abnormality is detected, a notification sound is output from the speaker 10 or the gaming state notification LED 12 is turned on to notify the outside.

  Next, the game control device 600 executes an external information editing process for editing various signals output from the external information terminal 660 (A1615).

  Then, the game control device 600 clears the interrupt request and declares the end of the interrupt (A1616). Thereafter, the register temporarily saved in the process of A1601 is restored (A1617), the interrupt and timer interrupt by the prohibited external device are permitted (A1618), the timer interrupt process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process. .

[Touch sensor monitoring processing]
Next, details of the touch sensor monitoring process (A1610) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. FIG. 13A is a flowchart showing a procedure of touch sensor monitoring processing according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 13B shows a processing procedure in which the monitoring processing of the firing stop switch signal is added to the flowchart shown in FIG. 13A. Show.

  As described above, when the game control device 600 receives a touch switch signal from the payout control device 640, the game control device 600 outputs a command based on the touch switch signal to the effect control device 700 after a certain period of time has elapsed. In particular, when touch-off data is received, the command is output to the effect control device 700 after waiting for a longer time than when touch-on data is received. This process is a process of setting a standby period according to the received touch switch signal and setting a command to be output to the effect control device 700 after the standby period has elapsed.

  The game control device 600 first determines whether or not a touch switch signal has been received (A1701). Since the touch switch signal is in the ON state (high level) while the player operates the operation unit 15 (launch handle), whether or not the signal state from the payout control device 640 has actually changed in A1701. Determine whether.

  A procedure when there is a change in ON / OFF of touch switch signal detection that the operation is started or the operation is stopped from the step to the step A1712 will be described.

When the touch switch signal is received, that is, when the signal state has changed (the result of A1701 is “Y”), the game control device 600 then determines whether the received touch switch signal is on-data. It is determined whether or not (A1702).

  The situation in which the game control device 600 receives the ON data of the touch switch signal means that the player starts operating the operation unit 15 and the signal rises from OFF to ON (time t1 of the touch switch on the main board shown in FIG. 77). )) And the game ball launching is started.

  When the received touch switch signal is ON data (the result of A1702 is “Y”), the game control device 600 determines whether or not the touchoff flag has been saved (A1703). The touch-off flag is a flag provided to determine whether or not there is an untransmitted touch-off command. When the touch-off flag is saved, the game control device 600 has received touch-off data, but the touch-off command has not yet been set because the standby period has not elapsed (the touch-off command is output). (Not done).

  When the touch-off flag is not saved, that is, when there is no untransmitted touch-off command (result of A1703 is “N”), the game control device 600 saves the touch-on flag (A1704), and the command The transmission timer is set to 32 ms (A1705). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  The reason why the command output to the effect control device 700 is output after waiting for 32 ms when touch-on data is received is to prevent the game control device 600 from outputting a command based on noise. In addition, when the standby period is long, the time lag generated between the player's operation and the start of the production of the gaming machine 1 increases, and the responsiveness of the production to the operation decreases.

  On the other hand, if the received touch switch signal is not on-data (the result of A1702 is “N”), the signal falls to a low level, that is, the game ball launching operation has been stopped. The apparatus 600 determines whether or not the touch-on flag has been saved (A1706). The touch-on flag is a flag provided to determine whether or not there is an untransmitted touch-on command.

  When the touch-on flag is not saved, that is, when there is no untransmitted touch-on command (result of A1706 is “N”), the game control device 600 saves the touch-off flag (A1707) and touches. It is determined whether or not the effect flag is saved (A1708).

  The touch effect flag is a flag saved when, for example, the operation of the operation unit 15 and the screen effect in the change display game are linked in a specific change pattern.

  When the touch effect flag is saved (the result of A1708 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets the command transmission timer to 32 ms in order to maintain a sense of link between the operation of the operation unit 15 and the screen effect. (A1705), and this process ends. In FIG. 80, the output timing of the touch-on command and the touch-off command when the touch effect flag is saved will be described based on the time chart.

  When the touch effect flag is not saved (result of A1708 is “N”), in order to suppress frequent command transmission and reduce the processing load of the effect control device 700 which is the subject of the present application, the game control device In step S600, the command transmission timer is set to 4000 ms (A1709), and this process ends.

  In step A1703, when the touch-off flag is saved, that is, when the player releases the operation unit 15 and returns to the operation within 4 seconds (the result of A1703 is “Y”), the game control The device 600 clears the touch-off flag (A1710), and resets the command transmission timer (A1712). By resetting the command transmission timer set to 4000 ms, the transmission schedule of the touch-off command based on releasing the hand for a moment is canceled, and the processing load of the effect control device 700 is reduced.

  If the touch-on flag is saved in step A1706, that is, if the game control device 600 detects noise and the touch switch signal rises for a moment (the result of A1706 is “Y”), The game control device 600 clears the touch-on flag (A1711) and resets the command transmission timer (A1712). By resetting the command transmission timer set to 32 ms, an unnecessary command transmission schedule based on noise is canceled, and the processing load of the effect control device 700 is reduced.

  Next, a processing procedure in the case where the operation is continuing or the operation is stopped will be described. In step A1701, when the touch switch signal is not received (the result of A1701 is “N”), the game control device 600 determines whether or not the command transmission timer has expired (A1714).

  If the command transmission timer has not expired (the result of A1714 is “N”), the game control device 600 ends this processing because it is in a waiting period until command transmission.

  If the command transmission timer has expired (the result of A1714 is “Y”), the game control device 600 next determines whether or not the touch-on flag has been saved (A1715). In step A1712, the command transmission timer is reset and the timer is not started, and it is determined that the command transmission timer is up.

  When the touch-on flag is saved, that is, when there is an untransmitted touch-on command (result of A1715 is “Y”), the game control device 600 clears the touch-on flag (A1716), and touches The on command is saved (A1717).

  Next, the game control device 600 executes a saved touch-on command setting process (A1718), and ends this process.

  When the touch-on flag is not saved (the result of A1715 is “N”), the game control device 600 determines whether or not the touch-off flag has been saved (A1719). If the touch-off flag is not saved (the result of A1719 is “N”), there is no untransmitted command, and then this process is terminated. The case where the result is “N” in step A1719 is a case where the command transmission timer is reset in step 8012 and the command scheduled to be transmitted is cancelled.

  When the touch-off flag is saved, that is, when there is an unsent touch-off command (the result of A1719 is “Y”), the game control device 600 clears the touch-off flag (A1720) and touches. The off command is saved (A1721).

  Next, the game control device 600 executes a setting process for the saved touch-off command (A1718), and ends this process.

  As described above, when the operation of the operation unit 15 is stopped for a short time, the touch-off command due to the operation being stopped and the touch-on command due to the return to the operation are not transmitted. The processing burden of 700 is reduced.

  Further, even when noise is detected, the touch-on command and the touch-off command based on the noise are not transmitted, so that the processing load on the effect control device 700 is reduced.

  In addition, when a predetermined condition is established and the steering operation and the effect of the gaming machine 1 are linked (the touch effect is executed), the touch-off command is also transmitted after the lapse of the standby period of 32 ms. Even if a simple operation input is made, it is possible to produce an effect that maintains a sense of link between the player's operation and the display content.

  Note that the command transmission timer may be set to 4000 ms during normal operation, and 32 ms may be set when performing a touch effect. For example, a configuration in which a touch effect is executed in the case of a specific variation pattern and the standby period of the touch-off command is set to 32 ms during the execution of the specific variation pattern can be considered. Further, as another configuration, it is possible to execute a touch effect during the reach and set the standby period of the touch-off command to 32 ms during the reach. In this case, the frequency of unnecessary command transmission due to noise or the like can be reduced, and further, the processing load on the effect control device 700 can be reduced. In addition, the processing procedure in the effect control device 700 is simplified, and the processing load on the effect control device 700 can be reduced.

  Further, in the touch effect, even if the frame decoration device 21 or the frame effect device 22 is operated in accordance with the operation input of the operation unit 15, for example, the light emission mode of the decoration device such as an LED arranged in the frame is changed. Good. Furthermore, the board decoration device 760 and the board effect device 770 may be operated according to the operation input of the operation unit 15.

  In addition, the launch stop switch signal may be monitored in the touch sensor monitoring process so that the operation input of the launch stop switch 110 can be reflected in the effect of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 13B is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the touch sensor monitoring process to which the monitoring process of the firing stop switch signal is added.

  In step A1701, when the touch switch signal is not received (the result of A1701 is “N”), the game control device 600 determines whether or not the firing stop switch signal is received (A1713). Similarly to the determination at A1701, the determination at step A1713 also determines whether or not the state of the received firing stop switch signal has changed.

  When the firing stop switch signal is received (the result of A1713 is “Y”), the game control device 600 determines whether or not the received firing stop switch signal is a signal for switching from OFF to ON (A1722). ). If the firing stop switch signal is a signal for switching from off to on (result of A1722 is “Y”), the firing stop switch on command is saved (A1723), and command setting processing is executed (A1718).

  When the received firing stop switch signal is not a signal for switching from off to on (result of A1724 is “N”), the firing stop switch off command is saved (A1724), and command setting processing is executed (A1718). .

  On the other hand, if the firing stop switch signal is not received in step A1714 (the result of A1713 is “N”), the game control device 600 determines whether or not the command transmission timer has timed out after step A1714. Execute the process.

  In this way, by transmitting a command based on the firing stop switch signal to the effect control device 700, the operation of the launch stop switch 110 and the effect can be linked. Note that a certain waiting period may be provided until the launch stop switch signal transmits a command. By providing the standby period, unnecessary commands due to frequent on / off operations of the firing stop switch 110 and signal changes based on noise are not transmitted, so the processing load on the effect control device 700 is reduced.

  As described above, the game control means can operate the operation detection command (touch-on command or touch-off) based on the operation detection signal (touch switch signal) transmitted in response to the change in the operation state by the operation detection means (touch switch). Function as command transmission control means for transmitting (command).

[Resume waiting for customer demonstration]
Next, details of the customer waiting demo return process (A1611) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a customer waiting demo return process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the game control device 600 checks the customer waiting demo flag area (part of the RWM) and determines whether or not the customer waiting demo flag is set to ON (A1901, A1902). The customer waiting demonstration flag is a flag that is turned on and saved when the touch switch 120 is not detected in the special figure routine process (FIG. 19) described later.

  When the waiting customer demonstration flag is on (the result of A1902 is “Y”), the game control device 600 determines whether or not the touch switch 120 is detected, that is, whether or not the touch switch signal is input. Is determined (A1903). When the touch switch 120 is detected, that is, when the touch switch 120 is in the ON state (the result of A1903 is “Y”), the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (A1904), and the gaming machine 1 enters the customer waiting demo state. A customer waiting demo end command is prepared as customer waiting demo end information to be ended (A1905), and command setting processing for setting the command is performed (A1906). Note that the gaming microcomputer 611 that performs such a customer waiting demo return process and the output unit 630 that outputs a command constitute customer waiting demo information transmitting means for transmitting customer waiting demo end information.

  As a result, even if the variable display game is not started during the display of the customer waiting demonstration screen on the variable display device 35, if the operation of the operation unit 15 is detected by the touch switch 120, the customer waiting demo flag is cleared. The display of the customer waiting demonstration screen ends. Note that the game control device 600 determines that the touch switch 120 is detected when the touch switch signal (detection signal) from the touch switch 120 is input via the payout control device 640.

  Thus, the absence of detection of the touch switch 120 is a return condition (end condition) from the customer waiting state (customer waiting demo state), and when this return condition is satisfied, the return process (A1904-A1906) is performed. The waiting demo ends.

  On the other hand, when the customer waiting demo flag is not turned on (the result of A1902 is “N”), the game control device 600 ends the current customer waiting demo return process. Alternatively, when the touch switch 120 is not detected, that is, when the touch switch 120 is in the off state (the result of A1903 is “N”), the game control device 600 ends the current customer waiting demo return process.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, details of the special game process (A1608) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special game process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

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

  When the special figure game process is started, the game control device 600 first executes a start switch monitoring process for monitoring winnings of the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602 (A3101).

  In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins at the first start winning port 37 and the second start winning port 38, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and a special variable display game based on the win Prior to the start of the game, a game result pre-determination is made to pre-determine a game result based on a prize. The details of the start port switch monitoring process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the game control device 600 executes a special winning opening switch monitoring process (A3102). In the big winning opening switch monitoring process, the game balls won by the upper count switch 606 provided in the second special variable winning device 42 and the lower count switches 605a to 605m provided in the first special variable winning device 41 are detected. The number of winning game balls is monitored.

  Next, the game control device 600 updates the special game process timer by -1 if the special game process timer has not already expired (A3103). Then, it is checked whether or not the special figure game processing timer has expired (A3104). Note that the special figure game process timer is set with an initial value of the variation time of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed, and the value of the special figure game process timer is decremented by 1 in the process of A3104. When the value of the special figure game processing timer becomes 0, it is determined that the time is up. Note that the variation time may be measured by updating the variation control timer only when the variation display game is executed.

  When the special game process timer has not expired (the result of A3104 is “N”), the game control apparatus 600 executes the processes after A3116.

  On the other hand, when the special game process timer expires (the result of A3104 is “Y”), the game control device 600 refers to the special game sequence to be branched to the process corresponding to the special game process number. The branch table is set in the register (A3105). Furthermore, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired based on the table (A3106). Then, the return address after the branch process is completed is saved in the stack area (A3107), and the process is branched according to the game process number (A3108). The game process number indicates the progress state of the special figure variation display game, and indicates the progress state of the special figure variation display game in seven stages of 0 to 6. When the process corresponding to a certain game process number is completed, the game process number is changed to the next number or the like.

  When the game process number is “0” (the result of A3108 is “0”), the game control apparatus 600 executes a special figure routine process (A3109). The special chart routine process monitors the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the effects, sets the information necessary to execute the special figure fluctuation processing, etc. Do. Details of the special figure routine processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the game process number is “1” (the result of A3108 is “1”), the game control device 600 executes the special figure changing process (A3110). In the special figure changing process, the stop display time of the identification information in the special figure changing display game, the setting of information necessary for performing the special figure display process, and the like are performed.

  When the game process number is “2” (the result of A3108 is “2”), the game control apparatus 600 executes the special figure display process (A3111). In the special figure display process, if the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command setting according to the type of the big hit, the fanfare time corresponding to the big winning opening opening pattern of each big hit, Information necessary for performing fanfare / interval processing is set.

  When the game process number is “3” (the result of A3108 is “3”), the game control device 600 executes the fanfare / interval process (A3112). In the fanfare / interval processing, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, and the like are performed.

  When the game process number is “4” (the result of A3108 is “4”), the game control device 600 executes a process for opening the big prize opening (A3113). The processing during opening of the big prize opening is necessary to set an interval command if the big hit round is not the final round, while setting the command of the big hit end screen if the big round is the final round, or to perform the big prize opening remaining ball processing Set information.

  When the game process number is “5” (the result of A3108 is “5”), the game control device 600 executes the big winning opening remaining ball process (A3114). In the winning ball remaining ball processing, when the big hit round is the final round, the time for the remaining ball in the big winning mouth to be discharged is set, or the information necessary to perform the big hit end processing is set Or

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

  When the game process number is “6” (the result of A3108 is “6”), the game control apparatus 600 executes a jackpot end process (A3115). In the jackpot end process, information necessary for performing the special figure routine process of A3109 is set.

  After that, the game control device 600 prepares a table for controlling the variation of symbols in the collective display device 50 (special figure 1 display 51) (A3116). Subsequently, a symbol variation control process related to the collective display device 50 (special display 1 display 51) is executed (A3117).

  Further, the game control device 600 prepares a table for controlling the variation of symbols in the collective display device 50 (special figure 2 display 52) (A3118). Subsequently, the symbol variation control process related to the collective display device 50 (special figure 2 display 52) is executed (A3119).

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process (A3101) in the above-described special figure game process (FIG. 15) will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of start port switch monitoring processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  When the start port switch monitoring process is started, the game control device 600 first prepares a table for setting information on hold due to a game ball winning in the first start winning port 37 (A3201).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 executes a special-purpose start port switch common process that is executed in common when a game ball has won the first start winning port 37 or the second starting winning port 38 (A3202). The details of the special figure start port switch common process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in the game control device 600, the ordinary electric accessory (general power, ordinary variation winning device, movable member 38a of the second starting winning port 38) is operating, that is, the movable member of the second starting winning port 38. It is determined whether or not 38a is in an open state in which a game ball can be won (A3203). When the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (the result of A3203 is “Y”), the processing after A3205 is executed.

  On the other hand, when the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (the result of A3203 is “N”), the game control apparatus 600 determines whether or not a general electric power illegal prize has occurred (A3204).

  More specifically, the second power prize winning opening 38 cannot receive a game ball when the movable member 38a is closed, and can receive a game ball only when the movable member 38a is open. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, there is a high possibility that some abnormality or fraud has occurred, and when there is a game ball won in the closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. In the process of A3204, it is determined whether or not the number of illegal prizes thus counted is equal to or greater than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value, for example, 5).

  The game control device 600, when a general electric power illegal winning has occurred (the result of A3204 is "Y"), the processing related to the special figure variable display game as winning and invalidity of the game ball to the second start winning opening 38 Is not executed, and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

  On the other hand, the game control device 600 prepares a table for setting information on hold by the second start winning opening 38 when the general electric power illegal winning has not occurred (the result of A3204 is “N”) (A3205). Then, the special figure start port switch common process is executed (A3206). Thereafter, the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, details of the special-purpose start-port switch common processing (A3202, A3206) in the above-described start-port switch monitoring processing (FIG. 16) will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure start port switch common process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The special chart start port switch common processing is when a signal is input from the first start port switch 601 or the second start port switch 602 because the game ball has won the first start winning port 37 or the second start winning port 38. This process is executed in common.

  First, the game control device 600 checks whether a signal is input from a monitored start port switch (for example, the first start port switch 601) of the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602. (A3301). If no signal is input from the start port switch to be monitored (the result of A3301 is “N”), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when a signal is input from the monitoring target start port switch (result of A3301 is “Y”), the game control device 600 has latch data in the random number latch register corresponding to the monitoring target start port. It is determined whether or not a random number has been extracted (A3302). If the random number has not been extracted (the result of A3302 is “N”), the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

  When there is latch data in the random number latch register corresponding to the monitored start port (the result of A3302 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets the start port winning flag corresponding to the monitored start port switch to RWM. (A3303). Furthermore, the big hit random number extracted to the hard random number latch register corresponding to the monitoring target start switch is loaded and prepared for use in the subsequent processing (A3304).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 outputs the number of times information related to the number of times of winning in the start winning port corresponding to the monitored start port switch is output to the management device outside the gaming machine 1 (start port signal output). Load) (A3305). Then, it is updated by adding 1 to the loaded value (A3306), and it is checked whether or not the start port signal output count overflows (A3307).

  If the start port signal output count does not overflow (the result of A3307 is “N”), the game control device 600 sets the updated start port signal output count value in the RWM start port signal output count area. Save (A3308).

  After the processing of A3308 is completed or when the number of times of start port signal output overflows (the result of A3307 is “Y”), the game control device 600 updates the characteristics of the update target corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored. It is determined whether or not the figure holding (starting memory) number is less than the upper limit value (A3309).

  When the special figure hold number is less than the upper limit value (the result of A3309 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets information corresponding to the winning detected by the start port switch. Specifically, first, 1 is added to the number of special figure reservations to be updated (for example, the number of special figure 1 reservations) (A3310).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 prepares a decoration special figure holding number command corresponding to the monitoring target start port switch and the special figure holding number (A3311). The decoration special figure reservation number command is composed of a MODE part and an ACTION part. At this time, the prefetch result corresponding to the newly generated start memory may be transmitted together with the decoration special figure holding number command. For example, a value indicating the prefetching result may be added to the ACTION part of the decoration special figure reservation number command.

  More specifically, the game control device 600 first prepares a decoration special figure hold number command (MODE) for the start port switch to be monitored, and further displays a decoration special figure hold number command ( ACTION) is prepared. Then, command setting processing for setting the prepared special figure reservation number command is executed (A3312).

  Next, the game control device 600 calculates the address of the random number save area corresponding to the updated special figure hold number (A3313). Then, the big hit random number acquired in the process of A3304 is saved in the big hit random number save area of the RWM (A3314). Further, the jackpot symbol random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (A3315). Thereafter, the prepared jackpot symbol random number is saved in the RWM jackpot symbol random number saving area (A3316).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 extracts a variation pattern random number, and saves the extracted value in the corresponding variation pattern random number storage area of the RWM (A3317). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are extracted and saved in the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number storage areas. The variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are used, for example, for individually setting the variation patterns of the first half and the second half, or for executing a specific effect.

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

  Then, the game control device 600 loads a jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the monitored start port switch saved in the RWM in the process of A3316, and executes a special figure holding information determination process (A3318). Details of the special figure hold information determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (the result of A3309 is “N”), the game control device 600 prepares a decorative special figure hold number command (pending overflow command) (A3319) and sets the command. The process is executed (A3320). Then, the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

  When the effect control device 700 receives the decoration special figure hold number command and the decorative special figure hold number command (hold overflow command) transmitted in this process in the scene control process (FIG. 28) described later, the operation of the operation unit 15 is performed. Perform the combined performance.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, details of the special figure hold information determination process (A3318) in the special figure start port switch common process (FIG. 17) described above will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of special figure hold information determination processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

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

  The game control device 600 first determines whether or not the execution condition of the prefetching effect (notice) is satisfied (A3401). Here, the case where the condition for executing the pre-reading effect is satisfied is a case where the input of the start port switch according to step A3301 of the special-purpose start port switch common process is the input of the second start port switch 602. . In addition, when the input of the start port switch according to step A3301 of the special figure start port switch common process is the input of the first start port switch 601, the opening extension function of the movable member 38a is not in operation, that is, the short-time game This is a case where it is not in a state, and a case where it is not in a big hit (special game state). In the case of the normal gaming state, it is also determined that the condition for transmitting the prefetch prohibition command, that is, the condition for executing the prefetch effect is not satisfied even when the number of executions of the variable display game is less than 8 after the power failure is restored. Also good. If the execution condition for the prefetch effect is not satisfied (the result of A3401 is “N”), the game control device 600 ends the special figure hold information determination process.

  In addition, when the result of the normal map display game is a win in the normal gaming state (non-electric support state), the public member short opening that the movable member 38a opens for a short time with a probability of 4/5, or 1 / In the specification in which the normal power long open, in which the movable member 38a is opened for a long time (0.5 + 5 seconds) with a 5-probability, is selected, the pre-reading is not performed for the start-up memory in FIG. Pre-reading may be performed for the start-up memory of the special figure 2 that was won when the public electric long opening occurred.

  On the other hand, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the newly stored start memory is a big hit when the execution condition of the prefetch effect is satisfied (the result of A3401 is “Y”). Is executed (A3402). The big hit determination process determines whether or not the result of the variable display game related to the start memory is a big hit by determining whether or not the big hit random number value included in the pending start memory matches the big hit determination value. judge.

  The game control device 600 determines whether or not the determination result by the big hit determination process of A3402 is a big hit (A3403). When the determination result of the big hit determination process is not a big hit (the result of A3403 is “N”), the stoppage stop symbol pattern is set as the stop symbol pattern (A3406). And the process after A3407 is performed.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination process is a big hit (the result of A3403 is “Y”), the game control device 600 specifies the identification symbol at the time of the big hit in the big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the winning opening. This is set as a table for this (A3404). In the jackpot symbol random number check table, a determination value of a random number indicating a distribution rate of whether or not the jackpot is hit and a jackpot stop symbol pattern corresponding to the determination value are defined.

  Further, the game control device 600 checks the big hit symbol random number from the big hit symbol random number check table set in the process of A3404, and acquires and sets a corresponding big hit stop symbol pattern (A3405).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 saves the jackpot stop symbol pattern set in the process of A3405 or the loss stop symbol pattern set in the process of A3406 in the prefetch stop symbol stop pattern area (A3407). Further, a pre-read symbol command corresponding to the target start port switch and stop symbol pattern is prepared (A3408), and command setting processing is executed (A3409).

  Next, the game control device 600 executes special figure information setting processing for setting special figure information set with respect to the start target to be monitored (A3410). Details of the special figure information setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 prepares a second-half variation pattern setting information table corresponding to the start target to be monitored in order to set a second-half variation pattern among the variation modes in the special figure variation display game (A3411), A variation pattern setting process for setting the entire variation pattern is executed (A3412). Details of the variation pattern setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. Note that a variation pattern setting process may be defined for each result of the special figure fluctuation display game, and a corresponding fluctuation pattern setting process may be executed according to the result of the target special figure fluctuation display game.

  Finally, the game control device 600 prepares a prefetch variation pattern command corresponding to the first-half variation number and the second-half variation number set in the variation pattern setting process (A3413), and executes the command setting process (A3414). Thereafter, the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.

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

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (A3109) in the special figure game process (FIG. 15) described above will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure routine processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game control device 600 first determines whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) is 0 (A3801). Further, when the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (the result of A3801 is “Y”), it is determined whether or not the first start memory number (special figure 1 hold number) is 0 (A3806). Thus, by performing the special figure 2 hold number check (A3801) before the special figure 1 hold number check (A3806), the second advantageous to the player over the first special figure variable display game. The special figure variation display game is preferentially executed.

  When the special figure 2 hold number is not 0 (the result of A3801 is “N”), the game control apparatus 600 prepares a decoration special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure 2 hold number (A3802), and sets the command Is executed (A3803). Further, a special figure 2 fluctuation start process for executing the special figure fluctuation display game is executed (A3804). Details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After that, the game control device 600 executes a special figure changing process transition setting process (special figure 2) for preparing a table (for the second special figure) for shifting to the special figure changing process (A3805). Normal processing ends.

  In addition, when the special figure 1 hold number is not 0 (the result of A3806 is “N”), the game control device 600 prepares a decoration special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number (A3807), A setting process is executed (A3808). Furthermore, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process for executing the special figure fluctuation display game is executed (A3809). Details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process will be described later with reference to FIG. It should be noted that the decoration special figure hold number command may be transmitted to the effect control apparatus 700 only when the hold number changes.

  After that, the game control device 600 executes a special figure changing process transition setting process (special figure 1) for preparing a table (for the first special figure) for shifting to the special figure changing process (A3810). Normal processing ends.

  On the other hand, when the special figure 1 hold number is 0 (the result of A3806 is “Y”), the game control device 600 has already started the customer waiting demo in which the variable display device 35 displays the customer waiting demo screen. It is determined whether or not there is (A3811). If the customer waiting demonstration is not started, that is, not started (the result of A3811 is “N”), it is determined whether or not the touch switch 120 is detected (A3812). If the touch switch 120 is not detected (result of A3812 is “N”), the customer waiting demo flag area is set to ON and saved (A3813). Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared as customer waiting demo start information that enables control to shift the gaming machine 1 to the customer waiting demo state (A3814), and a command setting process is executed to execute the customer waiting demo command. Transmit (A3815). Note that the gaming microcomputer 611 that performs such special figure routine processing and the output unit 630 that outputs a command constitute a customer waiting demo information transmitting means capable of transmitting customer waiting demo start information.

  As described above, the special condition fluctuation display game is not being executed, the number of holds is 0, and the touch switch 120 is not detected is a condition for shifting to the customer waiting state (customer waiting demo state). When this transition condition (predetermined condition) is satisfied, a customer waiting demonstration in the variable display device 35 is started by the transition process (A3813-A3815). Note that when the special figure routine processing is performed, the special figure fluctuation display game is not being executed.

  On the other hand, when the customer waiting demo has already started (the result of A3806 is “Y”), the game control device 600 has already set the customer waiting demo flag in the customer waiting demo flag area, Has already been transmitted to the effect control device 700, and therefore the processing after A3816 is executed. If the touch switch 120 is detected (the result of A3812 is “Y”), the processing after A3816 is executed.

  Finally, the game control device 600 executes the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process (A3816). Specifically, a process of setting a processing number “0” corresponding to the special figure routine processing, a flag (big prize opening fraud monitoring information) for defining a big prize opening fraud monitoring period, and the like in the table is executed. Thereafter, the special figure routine processing is terminated.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 variation start process (A3809) in the special figure usual process (FIG. 19) described above will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process according to the first embodiment of this invention. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game.

  The game control device 600 first saves a special figure 1 fluctuation flag indicating the type of special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 1) in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (A4001), and the first special figure fluctuation display game. A big hit flag 1 setting process (A4002) for setting shift information and big hit information is performed on the big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the big hit is.

  Next, the game control device 600 performs the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (A4003) related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information), and then the special symbol information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern. The special figure information setting process (A4004) for setting the special figure 1 variation pattern setting information which is a table in which information for referring to various information regarding the variation pattern setting of the first special figure variation display game is set. A table is prepared (A4005). After that, a variation pattern setting process (A4006) for setting a variation pattern which is a variation mode in the first special figure variation display game is performed, and a variation start information setting process (A4006) for setting information of variation start of the first special figure variation display game ( A4007) is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is terminated.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (A3804) in the special figure usual process (FIG. 19) described above will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process according to the first embodiment of this invention. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the same process as the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. Is what you do.

  The game control device 600 first saves a special figure 2 fluctuation flag indicating the type of special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 2) in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (A4801), and the second special figure fluctuation display game. A big hit flag 2 setting process (A4802) for setting deviation information and big hit information is performed on the big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the big hit is.

  Next, the game control device 600 performs the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (A4803) related to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information), and then the special symbol information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern. Special figure information setting processing (A4804) for setting the special figure 2 variation pattern setting information which is a table in which information for referring to various information regarding the variation pattern setting of the second special diagram variation display game is set. A table is prepared (A4805). Thereafter, a fluctuation pattern setting process (A4806, see FIG. 22) for setting a fluctuation pattern of the second special figure fluctuation display game is performed, and a fluctuation start information setting process for setting information of the fluctuation start of the second special figure fluctuation display game ( A4807) is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is terminated.

[Variation pattern setting process]
Next, the details of the variation pattern setting process (A4006) in the special figure 1 variation start process (FIG. 20) described above will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of variation pattern setting processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. Note that the fluctuation patterns are the first half fluctuation pattern that is a fluctuation mode from the start of the special figure fluctuation display game to the reach state, and the second half fluctuation that is a fluctuation aspect from the reach state to the end of the special figure fluctuation display game. First, the second half variation pattern is set first, and then the first half variation pattern is set.

  First, the game control device 600 sets a variation group selection address table (A4401), and acquires and prepares the address of the latter half variation group table corresponding to the variation distribution information 2 (A4402). Then, it is determined whether the production mode number is less than 2 (either 0 or 1) (A4403). When the production mode number is not less than 2 (the result of A4403 is “N”), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol pattern is an off-stop symbol pattern (A4404), and when the stop symbol pattern is not an off-stop symbol pattern (A4404) When the result is “N”), the variable pattern random number 1 is loaded from the target variable pattern random number 1 storage area (for holding number 1) and prepared (A4407).

  On the other hand, when the production mode number is less than 2 (the result of A4403 is “Y”), or when the stop symbol pattern is an outlier stop symbol pattern (the result of A4404 is “Y”), the game control device 600 The address of the table corresponding to the variable distribution information 1 is acquired from the table prepared in A4402 (A4405). Next, the acquired address is prepared as the address of the second-half fluctuation group (A4406), and the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is loaded from the target fluctuation pattern random number 1 storage area (for holding number 1) and prepared (A4407).

  When the production mode number is less than 2 or when the stop symbol pattern is an outlier stop symbol pattern, the game control device 600 also includes the variable distribution information 1 obtained from the hold number information that is information related to the start memory number. By taking the address into consideration, the selection pattern of the variation pattern is made different depending on the starting memory number.

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 performs 2-byte distribution processing (A4408), acquires and prepares the address of the latter half variation selection table obtained as a result of the distribution (A4409), and stores the target variation pattern random number 2 storage area Fluctuation pattern random number 2 is loaded from (for holding number 1) and prepared (A4410). Then, a sorting process (A4411) is performed, the latter half variation number obtained as a result of the sorting is acquired, and saved in the latter half variation number area (A4412). By this process, the latter half fluctuation pattern is set.

  Next, the game control device 600 sets the first half variation group table (A4413), and calculates a table selection pointer based on the variation distribution information 1 and 2 (including the determined second half variation number) (A4414). Then, the address of the first half variation selection table corresponding to the calculated pointer is acquired and prepared (A4415), and a random number is loaded from the target variation pattern random number 3 storage area (for holding number 1) and prepared (A4416). Thereafter, a sorting process (A4417) is performed, the first half variation number obtained as a result of the sorting is acquired and saved in the first half variation number area (A4418), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. By this processing, the first half variation pattern is set, and the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game is set.

[2-byte sort processing]
Next, details of the 2-byte sorting process (A4408) in the above-described variation pattern setting process (FIG. 22) will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of 2-byte distribution processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. The 2-byte sorting process is a process for selecting the latter half variation selection table of the special figure variation display game from the latter half variation group table based on the variation pattern random number 1.

  First, the game control device 600 checks whether or not the top data of the latter half variation group table (selection table) prepared in the variation pattern setting process is an unallocated code (ie, “0”) (A4501). Here, the latter half fluctuation group table stores a predetermined distribution value in association with at least one latter half fluctuation pattern group, but defines only the latter half fluctuation pattern group in which the latter half fluctuation pattern is “no reach”. In the variation group table (for example, a part of the variation group table when the result is out of order), since there is no need for distribution, a distribution value “0”, that is, a code without distribution is defined at the top. .

  When the first data in the latter-half variation group table is a code without distribution (the result of A4502 is “Y”), the game control device 600 updates the address of the data corresponding to the distribution result (A4507). ) The 2-byte sorting process ends. On the other hand, when the first data in the latter-half variation group table is not a code without distribution (result of A4502 is “N”), one distribution value first defined in the latter-half variation group table is acquired (A4503).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 calculates a new random value by subtracting the distribution value acquired in A4503 from the random value loaded in A4407 (the value of the variation pattern random number 1) (A4504). It is determined whether or not the calculated new random value is smaller than “0” (A4505). If the new random value is not smaller than “0” (the result of A4505 is “N”), after updating to the address of the next distribution value (A4506), the processing shifts to A4503, and the subsequent processing I do. That is, in A4503, after the distribution value specified next in the variation group selection table is acquired, the distribution value is subtracted by using the determined random value as a new random value in A4505, and a new random value is further obtained. Calculate (A4504). Then, it is determined whether or not the calculated new random number value is smaller than “0” (A4505).

  The above processing is executed at A4505 until it is determined that the new random number value is smaller than “0” (the result of A4505 is “Y”). As a result, any one of the latter-half variation selection tables is selected from at least one latter-half variation selection table defined in the latter-half variation group table. If it is determined in A4505 that the new random value is smaller than “0” (the result of A4505 is “Y”), it is updated to the address of the data corresponding to the result of distribution (A4507), and 2 bytes are distributed. The process ends.

[Distribution processing]
Next, details of the sorting process (A4411, A4417) in the above-described variation pattern setting process (FIG. 22) will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of distribution processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. The sorting process is based on the fluctuation pattern random number 2 to select the latter half fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game from the latter half fluctuation selection table (second half fluctuation pattern group), or based on the fluctuation pattern random number 3, the first half fluctuation selection table ( This is a process for selecting the first half variation pattern of the special figure variation display game from the first half variation pattern group).

  First, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the leading data of the prepared second half variation selection table (selection table) or first half variation selection table (selection table) is a code without distribution (ie, “0”). Check (A4601). Here, like the latter half fluctuation group table, the latter half fluctuation selection table and the first half fluctuation selection table store a predetermined distribution value in association with at least one latter half fluctuation pattern or first half fluctuation pattern. In the case of a selection table having no distribution, a distribution value “0”, that is, a code without distribution is defined at the top.

  When the first data in the latter half variation selection table or the first half variation selection table is a code without distribution (the result of A4602 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets the address of the data corresponding to the distribution result. Update (A4607), and the distribution process ends. On the other hand, when the first data of the second half variation selection table or the first half variation selection table is not a code without sorting (the result of A4602 is “N”), the first specified in the second half variation selection table or the first half variation selection table is one. The distribution value is acquired (A4603).

  Subsequently, the game control apparatus 600 subtracts the distribution value acquired in A4603 from the random value (the value of the fluctuation pattern random number 2 or the fluctuation pattern random number 3) loaded in A4410 or A4416, and obtains a new random value. After the calculation (A4604), it is determined whether the calculated new random value is smaller than “0” (A4605). If the new random value is not smaller than “0” (the result of A4605 is “N”), after updating to the address of the next distribution value (A4606), the process proceeds to A4603 and thereafter Perform the process.

  That is, the game control device 600 obtains the next specified distribution value in the latter half variation selection table or the first half variation selection table in A4603, and then distributes the determined random number value in A4605 as a new random value. The value is subtracted and a new random value is calculated (A4604). Then, it is determined whether or not the calculated new random number value is smaller than “0” (A4605). The above process is executed at A4605 until it is determined that the new random number value is smaller than “0” (the result of A4605 is “Y”). As a result, any one of the latter-half variation number or the first-half variation number is selected from at least one latter-half variation pattern or first-half variation pattern defined in the latter-half variation selection table or the first-half variation selection table. If it is determined in A4605 that the new random number value is smaller than “0” (the result of A4605 is “Y”), it is updated to the address of the data corresponding to the distribution result (A4607), and the distribution process is performed. finish.

[Variation pattern]
Next, the variation pattern of the variation display game in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining a variation pattern according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating the selection rate of the variation pattern according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  Referring to FIG. 25, when the first half fluctuation pattern 1 is selected, normal fluctuation without reach is executed, and the first half fluctuation time is set to 5 seconds. At this time, the latter half change is not selected. When the first half variation pattern 2 is selected, normal reach occurs and the first half variation time is set to 10 seconds. At this time, as in the case where the first half variation pattern 1 is selected, the second half variation is not selected.

  When the first half variation patterns 3 to 5 are selected, reach always occurs, and the variation times are set to 15 seconds, 20 seconds, and 25 seconds, respectively. Then, it is executed in combination with the latter half fluctuation pattern corresponding to the SP reach. And it sets so that SP reach | attainment with high reliability may be selected easily in order of the first-half fluctuation pattern 3-5.

  The first half variation pattern 6 and the first half variation pattern 7 execute the special effects in the present embodiment. The first half variation pattern 6 is set to the first half variation time of 15 seconds, and the first half variation pattern 7 is set to the first half variation time 20 seconds, which are the same variation times as the first half variation pattern 3 and the first half variation pattern 4, respectively.

  The special effect 1 corresponding to the first half variation pattern 6 is a mode transition effect, and specifically, from among a plurality of effect modes having different effect modes, the currently executed effect mode is changed to any other effect. Switch to mode. The special effect 2 corresponding to the first half variation pattern 7 is a mission mode entry effect, specifically, the start of the special mode in which the degree of expectation for a specific effect mode is increased, and the effect mode currently being executed is switched. .

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 26, when the gaming state is the normal state, all the first half variation pattern numbers can be selected, but when the gaming state is the short time state, the first half patterns 5 to 7 having a long variation time. Is set not to be selected. That is, in the short time state, it is difficult to select a variation pattern having a long variation time in order to advance the variation display game quickly.

[1st CPU main processing (production control device)]
Next, details of the main process executed by the effect control device 700 will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of main processing (1st main processing) executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 710 of the presentation control device 700 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is turned on. In the flowchart of the process executed by the effect control device 700, the step code (number) is represented as “B ***”.

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

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

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

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

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

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a scene control process for controlling a scene (display content) to be displayed on the variable display device 35 based on the control command analyzed in the game control command analysis process (B1010) (B1012). ). In the scene control process, the display content of the screen is controlled in an integrated manner. Also included is a pre-reading notice control process for informing in advance that a variable display game with a high expectation level of jackpot is executed. The scene control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a hold display mode changing process for changing the hold display mode corresponding to the start memory in which the variable display game is not executed (B1013). Details of the hold display mode change process will be described later with reference to FIG. 39A.

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a gaming machine error monitoring process for monitoring the occurrence of an abnormality in the gaming machine 1 (B1014). In addition to the abnormality relating to the effect control device 700, when a command for instructing error notification is received from the game control device 600, a predetermined process such as alarm sound notification is executed.

  The main control microcomputer 710 executes an effect command editing process for editing a command (such as an effect command) transmitted to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 720 (B1015).

  The main control microcomputer 710 executes sound control processing for controlling sound output from the speaker 10 (B1016). In the sound control process, for example, control for outputting a sound is executed in accordance with an operation input of the operation unit 15.

  Further, a decoration control process for controlling a decoration device (board decoration device 760, frame decoration device 21) made up of LEDs or the like is executed (B1017). In the decoration control process, for example, light emission control of a decoration device such as an LED is executed in accordance with an operation input of the operation unit 15.

  Further, a motor / SOL control process for controlling an effector (board effect device 770, frame effect device 22) such as an electric accessory driven by a motor and a solenoid and movable illumination 9 is executed (B1018). In the motor / SOL control process, for example, in response to an operation input from the operation unit 15, the fan is activated to execute the air blowing effect, or the solenoid is driven to execute the accessory operation effect. Furthermore, the negative ion generator, the odor generator, and the scent blender may be driven to produce an effect that works on the player's sense of smell and the like.

  Finally, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a random number update process for updating a random number such as an effect random number (B1019), and returns to the process of B1008. Thereafter, the processing from B1008 to B1019 is repeated.

[Scene control processing]
Next, details of the scene control process (B1012) in the first main process (FIG. 27) described above will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the scene control process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in the testing mode (B1101). In the case of the in-test mode (the result of B1101 is “Y”), since it is not necessary to actually perform the production control, the scene control process is terminated.

  When the gaming machine 1 is not in the testing mode (the result of B1101 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not a scene change command transmitted from the gaming control device 600 has been received ( B1102). If the scene change command has not been received (the result of B1102 is “N”), the processing after B1107 is executed. The scene change command is a command corresponding to the processing of B1108 to B1116 described later, and is, for example, a “power-on command” or “power failure recovery command”.

  When the main control microcomputer 710 has received the scene change command (the result of B1102 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 acquires the updated (current) gaming state (B1103). Further, it is determined whether a valid command is received (B1104). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the change destination scene matches the current gaming state. If the main control microcomputer 710 has not received a valid command (the result of B1104 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 executes the processing after B1107.

  When receiving a valid command (result of B1104 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 saves the received command in a predetermined area of the memory (RAM) (B1105). Further, an effect request flag is set (B1106). The effect request flag is a flag indicating that it is time to change the scene, and a process according to whether or not the effect request flag is set is executed in the changing process (B1111) described later.

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

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

  When the received command identifier indicates “power failure recovery command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a power failure recovery process (B1109). In the power failure recovery process, the screen displayed when the gaming machine 1 recovers from the power failure is controlled. It should be noted that no special process is executed when the customer waiting process is executed before the power failure.

  When the received command identifier indicates “customer waiting demo command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a customer waiting process (B1110). In the customer waiting process, control is performed to display a customer waiting screen when a predetermined time T elapses after receiving the customer waiting demo command (A3814). The customer-waiting demonstration command is prepared and set in the special drawing routine process (FIG. 19) (A3814).

  When the identifier of the received command indicates “variation pattern command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes the changing process (B1111). In the changing process, information necessary for displaying a scene corresponding to the set change pattern is acquired, and effect control corresponding to the set change pattern is performed.

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

  When the received command identifier indicates “fanfare command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes fanfare processing (B1113). In the fanfare process, a fanfare corresponding to the generated jackpot is output.

  The main control microcomputer 710 executes the in-round processing when the identifier of the received command indicates “large-open-release n-th command” (B1114). In the round process, effect control during each round in the special gaming state is performed.

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

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

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

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a hold number command receiving process for receiving a decoration special figure hold number command (B1118). The decorative special figure hold number command (special figure hold number command) is a command for notifying the updated hold number. In the hold number command reception process, the hold display and the like are updated based on the received hold number.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a prefetch command receiving process for setting a prefetch effect such as a hold display effect based on a prefetch command (also referred to as a prior determination command) (B1119). Details of the prefetch command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a probability information command reception process (B1120). The probability information command reception process is a process for setting a gaming state such as an internal probability based on the received probability information command. The probability information command includes, for example, a high accuracy / short time command, a low accuracy / short time command, a low accuracy / no support command, and the like.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a handle touch command reception process (B1121). The game control device 600 transmits a touch-on command to the effect control device 700 when the touch switch 120 detects that a part of the player's body has touched the launch handle (launch operation unit) 15. On the other hand, when the touch switch 120 detects that a part of the player's body is separated from the operation unit 15, a touch-off command is transmitted to the effect control device 700. Further, when the launch stop switch 110 detects that the launch stop button provided in the operation unit 15 has been operated by the player, a launch stop switch command is transmitted to the effect control device 700. When receiving the touch-on / touch-off command and the firing stop switch command, the effect control device 700 executes a corresponding process in the handle touch command reception process.

[Command reception interrupt processing]
Next, command reception interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a right flowchart illustrating the command reception interrupt processing procedure according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 performs processing for fetching the port value of the command transmitted from the game control device 600 (B1201). Then, it is determined whether or not the MODE command is waiting (B1202). Here, when the MODE command is waiting (the result of B1202 is “Y”), it is further determined whether or not the data strobe signal SSTB is ON (B1203), and the data strobe signal SSTB is ON. If it is in a state (the result of B1203 is “Y”), it is determined whether the received command is a MODE command (B1204).

  When the received command is a MODE command (the result of B1204 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 performs processing for calculating the address of the command buffer corresponding to the reception pointer (B1205), and the calculated address The command is saved as a MODE command (B1206). Subsequently, an initial value is set in the timeout monitoring timer, a process for starting the timer (B1207) is performed, a process for setting an ACTION command waiting state is performed (B1208), and the command reception interrupt process is terminated.

  When it is determined that the data strobe signal SSTB is not in an ON state (result of B1203 is “N”) or when it is determined that the received command is not a MODE command (result of B1204 is “N”), The microcomputer 710 performs processing for stopping the timeout monitoring timer (B1217), performs processing for setting the MODE command waiting state (B1218), and ends the command reception interrupt processing.

  When the MODE command is not waiting, that is, when the ACTION command is waiting (the result of B1202 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the timeout monitoring timer has timed out (B1209). ). If the time-out has not occurred (the result of B1209 is “N”), it is determined whether or not the data strobe signal SSTB is ON (B1210), and the data strobe signal SSTB is ON. Is determined (the result of B1210 is “Y”), it is determined whether or not the received command is a MODE command (B1211).

  If the received command is not a MODE command (the result of B1211 is “N”), processing for calculating the address of the command buffer corresponding to the reception pointer is performed (B1212), and the command is set to the ACTION command after the calculation. Is saved (B1213). Subsequently, after performing a process (B1214) for updating the value of the number of received commands by 1 (B1214), a process for stopping the timeout monitoring timer (B1217) is performed, and a process for setting the MODE command waiting state (B1218) is performed. The reception interrupt process is terminated.

  When the time-out occurs (the result of B1209 is “Y”) or when the data strobe signal SSTB is not ON (the result of B1210 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 sets the reception pointer. Processing for calculating the address of the corresponding command buffer is performed (B1215), and processing for discarding the MODE command saved in the command buffer at the calculated address is performed (B1216). Then, processing for stopping the timeout monitoring timer is performed (B1217), processing for setting the MODE command waiting state is performed (B1218), and the command reception interrupt processing is terminated. If it is determined that the received command is a MODE command (the result of B1211 is “Y”), the process proceeds to B1205, and the subsequent processing is performed.

[2nd main processing (production control device)]
Next, details of the other main process executed by the effect control device 700 will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a procedure of main processing (2nd main processing) executed by the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 720 of the effect control device 700 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The 2nd CPU main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is powered on.

  First, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 720 executes CPU initialization processing (B1301). Then, the RAM 721 as a work area is cleared to 0 (B1302), and initial values necessary for executing various processes are set in the RAM 721 (B1303). Then, a VDP initialization process for initializing a graphic processor that performs image processing is executed (B1304). Next, various interrupts such as a V blank interrupt are permitted (B1305).

  Furthermore, the video control microcomputer 720 executes initialization processing of various control processes (B1306). In the initialization process of various control processes, initialization of variables used in each control process to be described later is performed. For example, the background of the video displayed on the variable display device 35 is initialized, or the arrangement of symbols is initialized. Then, screen drawing of the variable display device 35 is permitted (B1307).

  Next, the video control microcomputer 720 performs a process (B1308) of clearing a system cycle waiting flag set in a V blank interrupt process to be described later. If the system cycle wait flag is not “1” (the result of B1309 is “N”), the processing of B1309 is repeated until the system cycle wait flag is set in the V blank interrupt processing. On the other hand, if the system cycle wait flag is “1” (the result of B1309 is “Y”), a process (B1310) for clearing the watchdog timer (WDT) is performed, a normal game process (B1311) is performed, and B1308 is performed. Return to.

[Normal game processing]
Next, the details of the normal game process (B1311) in the 2nd main process (FIG. 30) described above will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the base game process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the video control microcomputer 720 performs processing (B1401) for checking a command received from the game control device 600. In the received command check process, the effect command (B1015) received from the main control microcomputer 710 is specified and classified according to the process to be executed thereafter.

  Next, the video control microcomputer 720 executes background processing for performing background display on the variable display device 35 in accordance with the gaming state and the reach scene (B1402). Subsequently, a reel control / display process for performing display control related to variable display in the variable display device 35 is executed (B1403). Furthermore, the hold display that performs the hold display on the variable display device 35 based on the information of the hold display effect among the effect information (prefetch effect information) stored in the start storage area (prefetch storage area) in the prefetch command receiving process described above. The process is executed (B1404).

  In the hold display process, a hold display corresponding to the newly generated start-up memory is performed, and a process of changing the displayed hold display mode is also executed. For example, the hold display is updated based on the mode set in the hold display mode setting process (B1013) in the first main process.

  Next, the video control microcomputer 720 executes a customer waiting demo process for setting a customer waiting demo screen in the variable display device 35 after a predetermined time has elapsed after receiving the customer waiting demo command (B1405). Subsequently, the video control microcomputer 720 executes a scene control / display process for setting and controlling the content to be displayed on the variable display device 35 (B1406). Further, the contents to be displayed are determined based on the effect command edited in the process of step B1015. Next, the data stored in the image ROM 704 is transferred to the RAM, and the display system process to be actually displayed on the variable display device 35 is executed (B1407), and the normal game process is terminated.

[Fluctuation processing]
First, the details of the changing process (B1111) in the above-described scene control process (FIG. 28) will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the changing process according to the first embodiment of this invention. In the changing process, information necessary for displaying a scene corresponding to the set change pattern is acquired, and effect control corresponding to the set change pattern is performed.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not an effect request flag is set (B1601). When the effect request flag is set (result of B1601 is “Y”), various information is set.

  Specifically, the main control microcomputer 710 first clears the effect button related information (B1602). The effect button related information is input information by the effect button 17. Next, the main control microcomputer 710 sets a movable body request (B1603). That is, the operation mode of the movable illumination or the electric accessory is set according to the contents of the production.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a variation count management process (B1604). In the variation count management process, the number of short-term variations is managed. Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes variation pattern information setting processing (B1605). In the variation pattern information setting process, a special symbol variation display game stop symbol, variation time, notice effect, etc. are set based on the variation pattern command. Also, a touch effect and a notice effect that is executed following the touch effect are set. Furthermore, a specific effect setting process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 36, is executed to perform settings for executing the specific effect in the present embodiment.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes random number seed initialization processing (B1606). The random number seed initialization process is a process for initializing a random number seed used for determining the contents of the production.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 sets a scene sequence table corresponding to the set variation pattern (B1607), and clears the effect request flag (B1608). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the effect request flag is not set (the result of B1601 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not to change the display effect state by the update timer (B1609). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the update timer has expired. If the update timer has not expired (the result of B1609 is “N”), this process ends.

  When the update timer expires (result of B1609 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 sets the next scene data set in the scene sequence table (B1610). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

[Read-ahead command reception processing]
Next, details of the specific effect setting process executed in the variation pattern information setting process (B1119) in the scene control process (FIG. 28) described above will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of prefetch command reception processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not a prefetch command (preliminary determination command) has been received (B1701). Specifically, the prefetch command is a prefetch symbol command (preliminary effect symbol command) and a prefetch variation pattern command (preliminary effect command). The main control microcomputer 710 saves the contents of the received prefetch command as prefetch information in a corresponding start storage area (a part of the RAM 711).

  If the main control microcomputer 710 has not received the prefetch command (the result of B1701 is “N”), the prefetch command reception processing is terminated. On the other hand, if a prefetch command is received (the result of B1701 is “Y”), whether or not the start memory already held and displayed includes a start memory that is a big hit or a start memory that performs a prefetch effect. Is determined (B1702). When the start memory that has already been displayed on hold includes a start memory that is a big hit or a start memory that executes a pre-reading effect (result of B1702 is “Y”), a plurality of pre-reading effects are executed, In order to prevent a big hit from occurring in the start memory different from the start memory in which the pre-reading effect is executed, this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer 710 does not include the start memory that is a big hit or the start memory that executes the pre-reading effect in the start memory that is already displayed on hold (the result of B1702 is “N”). It is determined whether or not the result of the variable display game based on the start-up memory to be prefetched is a big hit (B1703).

  When the result of the variable display game is a big hit (the result of B1703 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 executes a prefetch effect based on the big hit prefetch effect distribution table (FIG. 34A). It is determined whether or not a prefetch effect is selected (B1704). When the pre-reading effect is not executed (the result of B1704 is “N”), this process is terminated.

  If the result of the variable display game is not a big hit, that is, the main control microcomputer 710 is out of play (ie, the result of B1703 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 is based on the outlook prefetch effect distribution table (FIG. 34B). It is determined whether or not the prefetch effect is executed, and it is determined whether or not the prefetch effect is selected (B1705). When the main control microcomputer 710 does not execute the prefetch effect (the result of B1705 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 ends this processing.

  When executing the pre-reading effect (the result of B1704 or B1705 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not a specific variation pattern is included in the start-up memory that is already on hold. (B1706). The specific variation pattern is a variation pattern capable of executing a specific effect corresponding to the case of the previous variation pattern number 6 or the previous variation pattern number 7 shown in FIG.

  When the specific variation pattern is included (the result of B1706 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 stores the prefetch effect mode in the prefetch effect mode storage area (B1707). In this case, while executing a display effect similar to the pseudo-continuous effect, it is possible to execute a pseudo-continuous pre-reading effect related to the variation display of the identification symbol and the hold display, and after the pseudo-continuous pre-reading effect, the hold display is a pre-reading effect mode storage area It sets so that it may become the prefetching production | generation aspect memorize | stored. Further, the main control microcomputer 710 sets the pseudo sequential pre-reading effect flag to ON (B1708), and ends this process.

  On the other hand, when the specific fluctuation pattern is not included (the result of B1706 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 performs a prefetch effect in which the hold display is set as the prefetch effect mode from the normal time, that is, the start winning prize. (B1709), and this process ends.

[Read-ahead production distribution table]
FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating an example of a prefetch effect distribution table according to the first embodiment of the present invention, where (A) is a big hit prefetch effect distribution table, and (B) is a loss prefetch effect distribution table. Indicates.

  As shown in (A), when the result of the variation display game to be prefetched is a big hit, a prefetch effect in which the variation display of the identification symbol and the hold display are interlocked is executed at a rate of 50%. Either the character A or the character B appears in the linked prefetch effect, and the presence / absence of an item related to the character is set. In this embodiment, the reliability of the jackpot is higher when the character B appears than the character A, and the reliability is higher when there is an item. Note that a special prefetching effect (for example, big hit determination) in which both the character A and the character B appear may be executed.

  On the other hand, if the result of the pre-reading variation display game is out of place, as shown in (B), the proportion of execution of the pre-reading effect linked is limited to 5%. Therefore, the expectation level of the variable display game is set to be very high at the time when the linked prefetch effect is executed.

  Further, a specific hold display mode will be described. As shown in FIG. 34, in the pre-reading effect that is linked, four patterns are set depending on the presence of characters and items. In this embodiment, the character is “dog” and the item is “bone”. FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hold display mode according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the normal display mode, the hold display mode is a round shape, but in the pre-reading effect that is linked, the hold display is made in the shape of the character “dog”. Furthermore, when there is an item, the dog is in a state of holding a bone.

  In the present embodiment, two types of characters are defined and are different colors. At this time, instead of the two kinds of dogs having different colors, one of them may be another kind of animal. Moreover, since the character B is set to have higher expectation than the character A, the character A may be changed to the character B as the game progresses.

[Specific effect setting processing]
Next, details of the specific effect setting process executed in the change pattern information setting process (B1605) in the above-described change process (FIG. 32) will be described. FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the specific effect setting process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The “specific effect” in the present application is an effect that appears as a pseudo-continuous effect with a target change, and the change display of the identification symbol in the change and the above-described hold display mode by the character are interlocked. There are cases where it is executed as a notice effect (pseudo continuous notice) based on the starting memory being changed, and a case where it is executed as a prefetch effect (pseudo continuous prefetch effect) based on the start memory stored in the start memory holding means. .

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not a pre-reading effect is being executed (B1801). If the pre-reading effect has already been executed (the result of B1801 is “Y”), the pre-reading effect being executed is prioritized and this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the pre-reading effect has not been executed (the result of B1801 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether the first half variation pattern number is any one of 3 to 5 ( B1802). When the first-half variation pattern number is any of 3 to 5, after the first-half effect corresponding to the first-half variation is executed, a reach is generated in the second-half variation, and a plurality of types of notices including pseudo-reams The notice effect is selected from the effects.

  When the first half variation pattern number is any of 3 to 5 (the result of B1802 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the result of the variation display game is a big hit (B1803). .

  When the result of the variable display game is a big hit (the result of B1803 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not a pseudo-continuous effect has been selected from the big hit notification effect distribution table (B1804). ). Details of the big hit announcement notice distribution table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The main control microcomputer 710, when the pseudo-continuous effect is selected from the big-hit notice effect distribution table (the result of B1804 is “Y”), indicates that the pseudo-continuous notice execution flag is executed. Is set to ON (B1806). When the pseudo-continuous effect is not selected from the big hit announcement effect distribution table (the result of B1804 is “N”), this process is terminated.

  Further, when the result of the variable display game is not a big hit (the result of B1803 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not a pseudo-continuous effect is selected from the off-line notice effect distribution table. (B1805). Note that details of the off-line notice effect distribution table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The main control microcomputer 710 sets the pseudo continuous notice execution flag to ON (B1806) when the pseudo continuous effect is selected from the off-time notice effect distribution table (result of B1805 is “Y”). If the pseudo-continuous effect is not selected from the off-notice effect distribution table (the result of B1805 is “N”), this process ends.

  On the other hand, if the first half variation pattern number is not any of 3 to 5 (the result of B1802 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 further determines whether the first half variation pattern number is 6 or 7. (B1807). If the first half variation pattern number is not 6 or 7 (the result of B1807 is “N”), the pseudo-continuous effect (specific effect) is not executed, and thus this process ends.

  When the first half variation pattern number is 6 or 7 (the result of B1807 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 further determines whether or not the pseudo sequential reading effect flag is set to ON (B1808). ). The pseudo-continuous pre-reading effect flag is set when an effect (specific effect in the present embodiment) in which the change display of the identification symbol and the pre-reading notice are interlocked is executed based on the start-up memory stored in the start-up memory holding unit. This is a flag and is set in the process of B1708 of the prefetch command reception process (FIG. 33). The main control microcomputer 710 ends this process when the pseudo sequential prefetch effect flag is not set to ON (the result of B1808 is “N”).

  When the pseudo sequential pre-reading effect flag is set to ON (the result of B1808 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not there is an item set in the stored pre-reading effect mode. Determination is made (B1809). When the pre-read effect mode is set to have an item (the result of B1809 is “Y”), the hold display mode change flag is set to ON in order to change the hold display at a predetermined timing during the execution of the pseudo continuous operation. (B1810). Further, the prefetch effect mode storage area is cleared (B1811).

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710, after the pseudo continuous notice execution flag is set on (B1805) or clearing the prefetch effect mode storage area (B1811), based on the first half variation pattern number. The number of times is determined (B1812). That is, the number of quasi-continuous executions that can be executed corresponding to the time value for each first-half variation pattern number is set in advance, and the quasi-continuation is executed as many times as possible within the time value. Finally, a value corresponding to the number of times of pseudo reaming is set in the pseudo reaming counter (B1813), and this process ends.

[Type and distribution of notice production]
FIG. 37 is a diagram showing an example of the notice effect distribution table according to the first embodiment of the present invention, where (A) shows the results of the variable display game and (B) shows the results of the variable display game. Shows the case of falling out.

  The notice effect in this embodiment includes a step-up notice that produces an effect that increases the degree of expectation in stages, a line notice that outputs words related to the expectation, a character notice that a character according to the expectation appears, and a pseudo 4 types of continuous notice are included. In addition, as shown in FIG. 35, the pseudo continuous notice is defined for each character (character A and character B) whose hold display changes, and further, the distribution is set according to the hold position where the character changes. Yes. Further, as the hold display changes at the new start memory position, the expectation of the running variable display game is set to be higher (the position of hold 1 has the lowest expectation and the position of hold 4 is Highest expectation) That is, the expected degree of the change can be notified by the position where the hold display has changed. It should be noted that a mode in which the character does not change during the execution of pseudo-continuous may be included. Details of the pseudo continuous notice will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the result of the variable display game is a big hit, referring to (A), the step-up notice is set to 25%, the serif notice is set to 25%, the character notice is set to 20%, and the pseudo-continuous notice is set to 30%. Further, in the pseudo-continuous notice, the character A is selected at a rate of 8% and the character B having a higher expectation is selected at a rate of 22%. Further, since the result of the variable display game is a big hit, the probability that the position of the hold 4 is selected is the highest, and the probability that the position of the hold 1 is selected is set to be low.

  On the other hand, if the result of the variable display game is out of date, referring to (B), as in the case of winning, 25% for the step-up notice, 25% for the line notice, 20% for the character notice, It is set to 30%. Further, in the pseudo-continuous notice, the character A having a low expectation is selected at a rate of 20%, and the character B having a higher expectation is selected at a rate of 10%. In addition, since the result of the variable display game is out of order, the probability that the position of the hold 1 is selected is the highest, and the probability that the position of the hold 4 is selected is set to be low.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram for explaining the contents of the pseudo continuous notice according to the first embodiment of this invention. The contents of the pseudo continuous notice are set for each first half variation pattern number.

  In the pseudo continuous notice of the present embodiment, the number of pseudo continuous runs is set from 2 to 4. Further, the first half variation time is associated with the number of pseudo consecutive times, and is set from 15 seconds to 25 seconds.

  Further, in the first half variation pattern numbers 3 to 5, based on the lottery result of the variation, it is possible to execute a normal pseudo continuous notice with the number of pseudo continuous times being 2 to 4. On the other hand, in the case of the first half variation pattern number 6, based on the pre-read result of the start memory, the pseudo-continuous pre-reading notice linked with the pre-reading notice can be executed with the pseudo continuous number of times being two. Further, in the case of the first half variation pattern number 7, based on the pre-reading result of the start memory, the pseudo-continuous pre-reading notice linked to the pre-reading precaution can be executed with the pseudo continuous number of times being three. The first half variation pattern number 6 and the first half variation pattern number 7 are executed only when there is a prefetch hold in the start memory.

  The first half variation of the first half variation pattern number 3 and the first half variation pattern number 6 has the same number of pseudo-continuations and the first half variation time, and the player determines whether a normal pseudo-continuous notice or a pseudo-pre-reading notice occurs. Since it cannot be grasped at the start of the fluctuation, it can give a player a sense of expectation and enhance interest. The same applies to the first half variation of the first half variation pattern number 4 and the first half variation pattern number 7. Further, since the image data used in the pseudo-continuous notice and the pseudo-continuous pre-reading notice can be used in common, an increase in the amount of data can be suppressed while widening the range of effects.

[Hold display mode change processing]
Next, details of the hold display mode changing process in the first main process (FIG. 27) described above will be described. FIG. 39A is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of hold display mode change processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the pseudo-continuous pre-reading effect flag or the pseudo-continuous notice execution flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not to execute the pseudo-continuation that is the specific effect (B2001). . If the pseudo-continuous pre-reading effect flag and the pseudo-continuous notice execution flag are not set to ON, that is, if the pseudo-continuous execution is not executed (the result of B2001 is “N”), this process ends. As described above, the pseudo-continuous pre-reading effect flag is set to ON when the start memory of the first half variation pattern number 6 or 7 is present at the time of winning, and the pseudo-continuous notice execution flag is executed by the normal pseudo-continuous notice execution flag. Set to on if

  In the main control microcomputer 710, when the pseudo-continuous pre-reading effect flag and the pseudo-continuous notice execution flag are set to ON, that is, when the pseudo-continuous execution is executed (the result of B2001 is “Y”), the identification symbol temporary It is determined whether or not it is stop timing 1 (B2002). Temporary stop timing 1 is a timing at which the identification symbol temporarily stops from the start of the pseudo continuous notice, and in this embodiment, is 5 seconds after the start of fluctuation.

  When it is the temporary stop timing 1 of the identification symbol (result of B2002 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 temporarily stops the continuation symbol suggesting re-variation (B2003), and sets the pseudo-ream counter to −1. Update (B2004). Further, it is determined whether or not the start memory number is 0 (B2005). If it is not 0 (the result of B2005 is “N”), the hold display mode changing process 1 is executed (B2006).

  The hold display mode change process 1 is a process of changing the target hold storage to the selected display mode (character). Even when “with item” is selected, it is displayed once in the “without item” state, and then changed to the “with item” state in the pending display mode changing process 2. When “with item” is selected, the hold display state change flag is set to ON in the specific effect setting process of FIG. Also, when the number of starting memories selected in the notice effect selection table shown in FIG. 37 is larger than the actual number of starting memories, the latest hold display mode is changed.

  Moreover, the hold display to be changed is a pre-read target hold when the pseudo continuous pre-reading effect is executed, and is set at a position corresponding to the expectation in the case of the pseudo continuous notice (FIG. 37).

  On the other hand, if it is not the temporary stop timing 1 of the identification symbol (the result of B2002 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether it is the temporary stop timing 2 or the temporary stop timing 3 (B2007). . Temporary stop timing 2 is 10 seconds after the start of fluctuation at the second temporary stop timing, and temporary stop timing 3 is 15 seconds after the start of fluctuation at the third temporary stop timing.

  In the case of temporary stop timing 2 or temporary stop timing 3 (result of B2007 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 executes the specific effect executing process 1 (B2008). Details of the specific effect executing process 1 will be described later with reference to FIG. 39B.

  Further, when it is not the temporary stop timing 2 or the temporary stop timing 3 (result of B2007 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not it is the temporary stop timing 4 (B2009). Temporary stop timing 4 is 20 seconds after the start of fluctuation at the timing of the fourth temporary stop.

  In the case of the temporary stop timing 4 (the result of B2009 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 executes the specific effect executing process 2 (B2010). Details of the specific effect executing process 2 will be described later with reference to FIG. 39C.

  Further, when the temporary control timing 710 is not the temporary stop timing 4 (the result of B2009 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the temporary stop timing is 5 (B2011). The temporary stop timing 5 is 25 seconds after the start of the change at the timing when the last re-change is completed in the case of the first-half change pattern 5 and the second half change (SP reach) is started.

  In the case of temporary stop timing 5 (the result of B2011 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 executes the hold display mode change process 3 (B2012). The hold display mode change process 3 is a process for returning the hold display that has been changed to the prefetch display mode to the normal display.

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 sets the pseudo continuous notice execution flag to OFF (B2013), and clears the pseudo continuous counter (B2014). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

[Processing during specific production execution]
Next, details of the specific effect executing process 1 (B2008) and the specific effect executing process 2 (B2010) in the above-described hold display mode changing process (FIG. 39A) will be described. The process during execution of the specific effect performs the progress control of the quasi-run, such as ending the quasi-run or setting a temporary stop symbol.

  FIG. 39B is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the specific effect executing process 1 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The specific effect execution process 1 is executed when the temporary stop timing 2 or the temporary stop timing 3, specifically, when the temporary stop is performed at the second time or the third time after the start of the change of the variable display game for performing the pseudo-continuation.

  The main control microcomputer 710 first determines whether or not the pseudo continuous counter is 0 (B2101). When the pseudo continuous counter is 0 (the result of B2101 is “Y”), in order to end the pseudo continuous (first half variation), the hold display mode changing process 3 for returning the hold display mode to the normal mode is executed (B2102). ). Further, the pseudo continuous notice execution flag is set to OFF (B2103), and the pseudo continuous counter is cleared (B2104). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the pseudo-ream counter is not 0 (the result of B2101 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not a chance symbol has been selected as the symbol to be temporarily stopped (B2105). If the chance symbol is not selected as the symbol to be temporarily stopped (the result of B2105 is “N”), the symbol is temporarily stopped at the continuous symbol (B2111).

  Further, when a chance symbol is selected as the symbol to be temporarily stopped (result of B2105 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 temporarily stops at the chance symbol (B2106). Then, it is determined whether or not the hold display mode change flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not the “item present” hold display is selected in the pseudo-continuous pre-reading effect (B2107).

  When the hold display mode change flag is set to ON (result of B2107 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 changes the hold display from the “no item” state to the “item present” state. The hold display mode changing process 2 is executed (B2108). When the change of the hold display is completed, it is not necessary to change the hold display until the pseudo continuous notice ends, so the hold display mode change flag is set to OFF (B2109).

  In the main control microcomputer 710, when the hold display mode change flag is not set to ON (the result of B2107 is “N”), or when the process of step B2109 is completed, the pseudo sequential reading effect flag is set to ON. It is determined whether or not (B2110).

  When the pseudo sequential prefetch effect flag is set to ON (the result of B2110 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the pseudo continuous counter is 1 (B2112). When the pseudo continuous counter is 1 (the result of B2112 is “Y”), the pseudo continuous is finished after the next fluctuation, so the pseudo continuous pre-reading effect flag is set to OFF (B2113), and this process is finished. .

  The main control microcomputer 710 determines that the pseudo-continuous pre-reading effect flag is not set to ON (the result of B2110 is “N”) or the pseudo-continuous counter is not 1 (the result of B2112 is “N”). The continuation symbol indicating the continuation of the pseudo-continuity is displayed and the pseudo-continuation is continued (B2114). Further, the pseudo-continuous counter is updated by -1 (B2115), and this process is terminated.

  Next, the procedure of the specific effect executing process 2 will be described. FIG. 39C is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the specific effect executing process 2 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The specific effect executing process 2 is executed when the temporary stop timing 4, specifically, when the temporary stop is performed three times or more.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the pseudo-ream counter is 0 (B2201). When the pseudo continuous counter is 0 (the result of B2201 is “Y”), the hold display mode changing process 3 for returning the hold display mode to the normal mode is executed (B2202). Further, the special effect execution flag indicating execution of the pseudo continuous effect is set to OFF (B2203), and the pseudo continuous counter is cleared (B2204). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the pseudo-ream counter is not 0 (the result of B2201 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not a chance symbol has been selected as the symbol to be temporarily stopped (B2205). If the chance symbol is not selected as the symbol to be temporarily stopped (the result of B2205 is “N”), the symbol is temporarily stopped at the continuous symbol (B2211).

  Further, when the chance symbol is selected as the symbol to be temporarily stopped (the result of B2205 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 temporarily stops at the chance symbol (B2206). Then, it is determined whether or not the hold display mode change flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not the “item present” hold display is selected in the pseudo-continuous pre-reading effect (B2207).

  If the hold display mode change flag is set to ON (the result of B2207 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 changes the hold display from the “no item” state to the “item present” state. The hold display mode changing process 2 is executed (B2208). When the change of the hold display is completed, it is not necessary to change the hold display until the pseudo continuous notice ends, and therefore the hold display mode change flag is set to OFF (B2209).

  The main control microcomputer 710 displays a continuation symbol indicating the continuation of the pseudo-continuation when the hold display mode change flag is not set to ON (the result of B2207 is “N”) or when the process of step B2209 is completed. Then, the pseudo-continuation is continued (B2210). Further, the pseudo-ream counter is updated by -1 (B2212), and this process is terminated.

〔Time chart〕
Next, the flow of effects including pseudo-ream in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 40A and FIG. 40B are time charts showing the timing of the variation of the identification symbol, the temporary stop, and the change of the hold icon according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 40A shows a case where the chance symbol appears at the last temporary stop, and FIG. 40B shows a case where the chance symbol also appears as a temporary stop symbol during pseudo linkage.

<Time chart 1>
First, a description will be given with reference to FIG. 40A. When the fluctuation starts at time 0 seconds, the identification symbol temporarily stops after 5 seconds (temporary stop timing 1). At this time, the temporarily stopped symbol is a continuation symbol indicating the continuation of the pseudo-ream. After that, re-variation starts. The hold icon changes to a character (no item) at the timing of starting this re-variation.

  In the case of the first-half variation pattern number 2 (one pseudo-continuation), the variation is stopped 10 seconds after the first variation (temporary stop timing 2) after the first re-variation. At this time, the hold icon returns to normal from the character.

  In the case of the first half variation pattern number 3 (two pseudo-continuations), at the temporary stop timing 2, the identification symbol is temporarily stopped again at the continuous symbol, and re-variation is started. After that, the fluctuation is stopped 15 seconds after the fluctuation starts (temporary stop timing 3), or the SP reach is developed. At the temporary stop timing 3, the hold icon returns to normal from the character.

  In the case of the first half variation pattern number 4 (pseudo-continuous 3 times), at the temporary stop timing 3, the identification symbol is temporarily stopped again with the continuous symbol and re-variation is started. Thereafter, when 20 seconds have elapsed from the start of the change (temporary stop timing 4), the hold icon returns to normal from the character and develops into SP reach.

  In the case of the first half variation pattern number 5 (quasi-continuous four times), the identification symbol is temporarily stopped again at the temporary stop timing 4 at the continuous symbol, and re-variation is started. Thereafter, when 25 seconds have elapsed from the start of the change (temporary stop timing 5), the hold icon returns to normal from the character and develops into SP reach.

  In the case of the first half variation pattern number 6 (pre-reading quasi-continuous 2 times), at the temporary stop timing 2, the identification symbol is temporarily stopped at the chance symbol, the hold icon development effect is executed in which the hold icon is changed again, and then the change is stopped. To do.

  In the case of the first half variation pattern number 7 (pre-reading quasi-three times), at the temporary stop timing 3, the hold symbol development effect is executed in which the identification symbol is temporarily stopped at the chance symbol and the hold icon is changed again, and then the fluctuation is stopped. To do.

  As described above, by executing the pseudo continuous notice, the player can grasp whether it is the pseudo continuous notice or the pre-reading pseudo continuous notice from the temporary stop timing 1 to the temporary stop timing 2. Therefore, the sense of expectation can be enhanced.

<Time chart 2>
Next, a case where the chance symbol can be stopped at the temporary stop timings 2 to 4 will be described. Compared to the timing chart 1 in FIG. 40A, the timing at which the identification symbol temporarily stops and the timing at which the identification symbol re-variates in each first-half variation pattern are the same as those in the timing chart 1 for the time chart 2 shown in FIG.

  Further, in the time chart 2, when the continuation symbol is temporarily stopped at the temporary stop timings 2 to 4, the temporary stop is possible with the chance symbol instead of the continuation symbol. In the case of a temporary stop with the chance symbol, after the temporary stop with the chance symbol, the expectation-up effect is executed, and then the continuation symbol is changed again and the pseudo-continuation is continued. In addition, after performing a temporary stop, you may make it change again from a chance symbol to a continuation symbol, without performing an expectation improvement effect.

  With the configuration described above, the content of the effect executed in the pre-reading effect can be executed even in the pseudo continuous notice, and it is possible to increase the variation of the effect while using the common effect data. In addition, for example, when the degree of expectation is high, the player's sense of expectation can be enhanced by temporarily stopping with a chance symbol.

[Decoration variation design]
The timing of the temporary stop of the pseudo continuous notice effect and the change of the hold display mode in the present embodiment has been described above. Next, the production mode will be described with reference to a screen display example of a pseudo continuous notice in the present embodiment.

  FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an example of an identification symbol (decorative symbol) that is variably displayed in the variation display game of the first embodiment of the present invention, where (A) is a normal time and (B) is a specific effect ( (Pseudo-ream) Indicates the execution time

  As shown in FIG. 41A, numbers 1 to 9 are assigned as identification symbols in normal times. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 41 (B), at the time of the specific effect in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, the chance symbol 4101 and the continuation symbol 4102 are added in addition to the normal identification symbol. The chance symbol 4101 and the continuation symbol 4102 may be arranged at positions other than the illustrated positions, or a plurality of them may be arranged. Further, the chance symbol and the continuation symbol may not be newly added, and the existing identification symbol may be changed.

〔Screen transition〕
Subsequently, the screen transition of the specific effect in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen transition of the specific effect according to the first embodiment of this invention. In FIG. 42, the hold display changes to a prefetch icon (character) and a pseudo-continuous notice is executed. However, since it is not a prefetch notice, the display returns to the normal display at a predetermined timing.

  On the screen (A), the fluctuation of the left symbol and the right symbol is temporarily stopped, and the middle symbol is changing. Thereafter, the continuation symbol is temporarily stopped on the screen (B), and the specific effect (pseudo-continuous) is started.

  When the specific effect is started (screen (C)), the decoration variation symbol of the middle symbol is changed to the symbol arrangement at the time of executing the specific effect (the combination of the identification symbols to which the chance symbol 4101 and the continuation symbol 4102 are added). The decoration variation symbol changes again, and the fourth hold display changes from the normal display to the prefetch icon (character). Thereafter, the continuation symbol is further stopped at the middle symbol (screen (D)), and all the decoration variation symbols are changed again (screen (E)).

  After the second re-change, the temporary change is made at the decorative change symbols other than the continuation symbol and the look-ahead symbol (screen (F)), and the SP reach is reached (screen (G)). At this time, since the specific effect that was being executed was not a prefetch effect, the hold display returns to the normal state. Note that the timing for returning the hold display to the normal state may be the timing when the running variable display game ends.

  Next, a description will be given of the case where the variable display ends without temporarily stopping with the continuation symbol. FIG. 43 is a diagram for explaining an example of the screen transition of the specific effect according to the first embodiment of this invention. In FIG. 43, the hold display changes to a prefetch icon (character) and a pseudo-continuous notice is executed. However, since it is not a prefetch notice, the display returns to the normal display at a predetermined timing.

  On the screen (A), the fluctuation of the left symbol and the right symbol is temporarily stopped, and the middle symbol is changing. Thereafter, the continuation symbol is temporarily stopped on the screen (B), and the specific effect (pseudo-continuous) is started.

When the specific effect is started (screen (C)), all decoration variation symbols are changed again, and the fourth hold display changes from the normal display to the prefetch icon (character). Then, it stops at the decorative variation symbols other than the continuation symbol and the look-ahead symbol (screen (D)), and the variation display ends. At this time, the hold display is returned to the normal state, and the next variable display game is started. Next, a case where the pseudo-sequential pre-reading notice is executed will be described. FIG. 44A is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen transition of a specific effect for executing the pseudo sequential pre-reading notice according to the first embodiment of this invention. In FIG. 44A, after the hold display changes to the prefetch icon (character), the display of the character is continued.

  On the screen (A), the fluctuation of the left symbol and the right symbol is temporarily stopped, and the middle symbol is changing. Thereafter, the continuation symbol is temporarily stopped on the screen (B), and the specific effect (pseudo-continuous) is started.

  When the specific effect is started (screen (C)), all decoration variation symbols are changed again, and the fourth hold display changes from the normal display to the prefetch icon (character). Thereafter, the pre-reading symbol is further stopped at the middle symbol (screen (D)), and an effect in which the suspended display changed to the character and the decoration variation symbol are interlocked is executed (screen (E)). At this time, the character without an item changes to a character with an item.

  Thereafter, the variation display game that has been executed ends (screen (F)), and the next variation display game starts (screen (G)). At this time, since the specific effect that has been executed is the pre-reading pseudo-continuous notice, the on-hold display remains the character with the item (in a state where the pre-read notice is executed), and the next variable display game is started.

  Next, a description will be given of a case where the pseudo continuous pre-reading notice is not executed while temporarily stopping at the pre-reading design. FIG. 44B is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen transition of a specific effect that does not execute the pseudo-continuous pre-reading notice according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  On the screen (A), the fluctuation of the left symbol and the right symbol is temporarily stopped, and the middle symbol is changing. Thereafter, the continuation symbol is temporarily stopped on the screen (B), and the specific effect (pseudo-continuous) is started.

  When the specific effect is started (screen (C)), all decoration variation symbols are changed again, and the fourth hold display changes from the normal display to the prefetch icon (character).

  Thereafter, the pre-read symbol is further stopped at the middle symbol (screen (D)), and the effect related to the pre-read symbol is executed by the character (screen (E)). At this time, the variation display game that has been executed is terminated without changing from the character without an item to the character with an item (screen (F)). Thereafter, the next variable display game is started (screen (G)), and the hold display is returned to the normal state.

  Next, a case will be described in which the variable display game continues after temporarily stopping at the pre-reading symbol and executing the pseudo-continuous pre-reading notice. FIG. 45 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen transition of a specific effect that continues to change after execution of the pseudo sequential pre-reading notice according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  On the screen (A), the fluctuation of the left symbol and the right symbol is temporarily stopped, and the middle symbol is changing. Thereafter, the continuation symbol is temporarily stopped on the screen (B), and the specific effect (pseudo-continuous) is started.

  When the specific effect is started (screen (C)), all decoration variation symbols are changed again, and the fourth hold display changes from the normal display to the prefetch icon (character). Thereafter, the pre-reading symbol is further stopped at the middle symbol (screen (D)), and an effect in which the suspended display changed to the character and the decoration variation symbol are interlocked is executed (screen (E)). At this time, the character without an item changes to a character with an item.

  Thereafter, the medium symbol that has been fluctuating temporarily stops at the continuation symbol (screen (F)), and re-variation is started (screen (G)). At this time, a pre-reading design may be used instead of the continuation design, or when temporarily stopped at the second pre-reading design, it may be changed to a character with an item.

[Effect of the first embodiment]
By configuring as described above, it is possible to execute an effect in which the relevance between the currently running variable display game and the pre-reading notice is increased, and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

  Further, according to the first embodiment, when a pseudo-ream is generated as a pre-reading effect of the start memory and a start memory for executing the pre-read effect is generated, the pre-read effect is generated using the change symbol of the previous variable display game. It can be performed. Therefore, it becomes possible for the player to enjoy the production with interest in the fluctuation contents of the fluctuation display game executed before the pre-read hold, and the interest can be enhanced before the hold storage is executed. . For example, when a pre-reading effect in which the hold display changes is executed, there is a possibility that the interest in the variable display game executed before the start-up memory in which the pre-reading notice has been made may fade, but according to the present embodiment, Can prevent a decline in interest.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, this is executed only when there is a memory in the start-up memory having a time value variation pattern (previous variation pattern numbers 6 and 7) in which a pre-reading pseudo-continuous effect can be performed. It is possible. Then, a specific variation pattern for executing the mode transition or the predetermined notice effect is set in advance so that the time value has the same length as that in the case of performing pseudo sequential reading (previous variation pattern numbers 3 and 4). In addition, when a start memory for performing a pre-read after the start memory for executing the pre-reading pseudo-continuous effect (mode shift) occurs, the effect display of the change is not read in the start memory without performing the mode shift. Use for production.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the pseudo-ream is also executed as a notice effect of the change, and the degree of expectation for the change display game being executed is notified using the change symbol and the hold icon. When a quasi-ream occurs, there is a possibility that the launch of the game ball will be stopped with the expectation of a big hit, but if there is no start memory at the time of the quasi-ream occurrence, the expectation notification by the prefetch icon is performed. Since it is not possible to do so, the player can be directed to stop making attempts to generate a hold memory.

  As another aspect, for example, any one of the hold icons 1 to 4 is changed to a prefetch icon in accordance with the expectation of the prefetch effect. By configuring in this manner, the player tries to generate up to the hold 4, so that the stoppage can be prevented.

  Further, by configuring any one of the hold icons from hold 1 to hold 3 to the prefetch icon, in the case of pseudo-continuous pre-reading effect, a pre-barre when a character icon is not generated in hold 4 is generated. Can be prevented.

  In addition, if the result of the variable display game is out of place, it is possible to select a character hold change in any hold from hold 1 to hold 3, and if it is a big hit, it can also be selected from hold 4 so When the character icon appears in the hold 4, the jackpot finalizing effect is executed. If the pre-reading effect is executed with the hold 4, the big hit is confirmed, and the player continues to fire the game ball until the start memory number becomes 4, so that the stop can be prevented.

  Furthermore, the hold icon may be changed to a different character in the hold 1 to 4, and the expectation may differ depending on which hold character display mode is changed when the chance symbol is stopped. Further, only a specific icon (for example, hold 4) may be limited to a pre-read hold icon that can be changed when a pseudo-continuous effect is generated. Furthermore, even if a pseudo-continuous effect occurs, there may be a case where the pre-read icon is not changed. By configuring in this way, it becomes difficult for the player to grasp whether the effect is for the variation or the pre-reading effect in the start-up memory, so that interest in the effect can be increased.

(Second Embodiment)
In the first embodiment, the presentation in which the variable display game and the pre-reading notice by the hold display are linked has been described. However, in the second embodiment, the variable display game is different from the first embodiment. An effect that associates the hold display with the hold is executed. Note that the description of the configuration common to the first embodiment is omitted.

〔screen structure〕
First, the hold display in this embodiment will be described. FIGS. 46A and 46B are diagrams for explaining the hold display according to the second embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 46A shows a state in which no start memory is generated, and FIG. 46B shows a state in which only special figure 1 start memory has occurred, (C) shows a state in which the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory are generated.

  As shown to (A), in this embodiment, the special figure 2 reservation display part is arrange | positioned at the upper part of a screen, and the special figure 1 reservation display part is arrange | positioned at the lower part of a screen. When the start memory is generated, the bar is displayed so as to extend in the vertical direction from the corresponding holding display section.

  Special figure 2 hold is, in order from the left of the screen, special figure 2 hold display part 1 (4601), special figure 2 hold display part 2 (4602), special figure 2 hold display part 3 (4603), special figure 2 hold display part 4 (4604). In addition, special figure 1 hold, special figure 1 hold display part 1 (4611), special figure 1 hold display part 2 (4612), special figure 1 hold display part 3 (4613), special figure 1 hold display in order from the right side of the screen. Part 4 (4614).

  (B) shows a state where the special figure 1 hold number is 3, and the special figure 1 hold display part 1 (4611) to the special figure 1 hold display part 3 (4613) arranged on the lower part of the screen are displayed on the screen. Stretched in the direction. In addition, the number portion of the hold display portion corresponding to each start memory is lit.

  (C) shows a state in which the special figure 1 hold number is 4 and the special figure 2 hold number is 2, and the special figure 1 hold display portion 1 (4611) to the special figure 1 hold display arranged at the lower part of the screen. Part 4 (4614) extends in the screen upward direction, and extends from the special figure 2 hold display part 1 (4601) and special figure 1 hold display part 2 (4612) in the screen downward direction. At this time, the shape, color, etc. of the extending bar may be made different so that the player can easily recognize which start memory of Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2 is generated.

[Example of screen production]
Next, an example in which an effect related to the variable display game is executed in a state where the bar is extended will be described. 47 and 48 are diagrams showing an example of effects in which the hold display and the variable display game according to the second embodiment of the present invention are associated with each other.

  Referring to FIG. 47, screen (A) shows a state in which the variable display game is over and the number of special figure 1 holds is four. Thereafter, as shown in the screen (B), when the start-up memory is digested, the extended bar is deleted from the special figure 1 hold display part 1 (4611), and the special figure 1 hold display part 2 (4612) to the special figure. 1 The bar movement effect of sliding the extended bar from the hold display unit 4 (4614) is executed. At this time, when each bar passes in front of the identification symbol, the identification symbol changes to the notice display mode with a predetermined probability.

  Referring to screen (C), it is notified that each identification symbol has changed to “chance” which is a notice display mode, and the expectation level of the next variable display game to be executed is high. After that, the variable display game is started (screen (D)), reach occurs (screen (E)), and further develops into SP reach (screen (F)). When the SP reach is developed, each bar is temporarily deleted so as not to disturb the reach performance. At this time, the number portion of the hold display portion is kept lit, so that the player can grasp the start memory number.

  When the identification symbol variation display (SP reach) ends (screen (G)), the bar is displayed again (screen (H)). Thereafter, a bar movement effect is executed (screen (I)), and a variable display game is started.

  Further, referring to FIG. 48, the screen (A) shows a state in which the special figure 1 hold number is three and the variable display game is finished. Thereafter, as shown in the screen (B), a bar movement effect in which two bars slide is executed. At this time, since the two bars pass in front of the identification symbol, the middle symbol and the right symbol change to the notice display mode (screen (C)). Thereafter, the next variable display game is executed (screen (D)).

  At this time, since there are two moving bars, the left symbol does not change to the notice display mode, and the reliability is not completely notified. If there are three moving bars, all the identification information changes to the notice display mode. For example, if the degree of expectation is high, it is “hit” as shown in screen (E), and if the degree of expectation is low, screen (F) As shown in the above, “Hitari” is displayed. Thus, the player may not be able to determine the degree of expectation when two bars are moving. By configuring in this way, the player completes the advance notice with as much hold as possible, so that it is possible to prevent stoppage and improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  Next, another example of the hold display will be described with reference to FIGS. 49 to 51. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a first modification of the effect in which the hold display and the variable display game according to the second embodiment of the present invention are associated with each other. In the mode shown in FIG. 49, all the hold display parts are arranged on the right side of the screen, and the hold digesting part 4901 is arranged on the left side of the screen.

[First Modification]
Referring to FIG. 49, screen (A) shows a state in which the variable display game is over and the number of special figure 1 holds is four. Thereafter, as shown in the screen (B), when the start memory is digested, the bar extended from the special figure 1 hold display portion 1 (4611) slides toward the hold digest portion 4901. At this time, the sliding bar passes in front of each identification symbol, and the identification symbol changes to a notice display mode (screens (B) and (C)). On the screen (C), it is informed that reach will occur in the next fluctuation. Moreover, you may make it alert | report the expectation degree of the variable display game performed by the length of the bar currently displayed on the reservation digest part 4901. FIG. With this configuration, it is possible to notify the degree of expectation of the variable display game even when the number of starting memories is small, and the game can be continued without missing the prefetch effect.

[Second Modification]
Furthermore, another aspect is demonstrated. FIG. 50A is a diagram showing a second modification of the effect in which the hold display and the variable display game are related to each other according to the second embodiment of this invention. In the mode shown in FIG. 50A, as in the first modification, all the hold display units are arranged on the right side of the screen and the hold digesting unit 4901 is arranged on the left side of the screen. The order is reverse to that of the first modification.

  Referring to FIG. 50A, as shown in the screen (A), the special FIG. 1 hold display unit sequentially digests the start-up memory from the right. Therefore, as shown in the screen (B), when the bar movement effect is executed, it intersects with the bar corresponding to the start memory to be digested next time. At this time, the bar corresponding to the unstarted start memory moves to the right. Further, in this modification, as shown in the screen (B), the display mode of the bar corresponding to the unexecuted start-up memory is changed to the pre-reading mode at a predetermined probability at the timing when the bars intersect. That is, in the present embodiment, a pre-reading effect is performed at the start of the next variable display game to be executed, not immediately after the start memory is generated. However, when the starting memory number is 0, a pre-reading notice may be performed at the time of starting winning.

  When the bar movement effect is executed, the identification symbol changes to the notice display mode (screen (C)), as in the example shown in FIGS. 49 and 50A. Screen (C) suggests that a reach will occur in the next variable display game to be executed. Thereafter, the moved bar stops at the holding digest unit 4901, and the height of the bar changes according to the expectation of the variable display game to be executed (screen (D)).

[Third Modification]
Furthermore, another aspect is demonstrated. FIG. 50B is a diagram showing a third modification of the effect in which the hold display and the variable display game are related to each other according to the second embodiment of this invention. In the mode shown in FIG. 50B, all the hold display units are arranged on the left side of the screen, and the start memory that is digested first is arranged on the left side. Further, a reservation digest unit 4901 is arranged on the right side of the screen.

  Referring to FIG. 50B, as shown in the screen (A), the start memory is digested in order from the left in both the special figure 1 hold display section and the special figure 2 hold display section. Therefore, as shown in the screen (B), when the bar movement effect is executed, it intersects with the bar corresponding to the start memory to be digested next time. At this time, the bar corresponding to the unstarted start memory moves to the left. Further, as shown in the screen (B), the bar display mode is set to the pre-read mode as in the second modification.

  When the bar movement effect is executed, as in the example shown in FIG. 49, the identification symbol changes to the notice display mode (screen (C)). Screen (C) suggests that the pseudo-continuous notice will continue. Thereafter, the moved bar stops at the holding digest unit 4901, and the height of the bar changes according to the expectation of the variable display game to be executed (screen (D)).

[Fourth Modification]
In the mode described so far, the bar is displayed so as to extend in the vertical direction, but in the fourth modification example, a mode in which the bar extends in the horizontal direction and slides in the vertical direction will be described. FIG. 51 is a diagram showing a fourth modified example of the effect in which the hold display and the variable display game according to the second embodiment of the present invention are associated with each other. In the mode shown in FIG. 51, all the hold display units are arranged on the upper side of the screen, and the bar corresponding to the start memory to be digested first is arranged on the uppermost side.

  Referring to FIG. 51, the screen (A) shows a state in which the variable display game is finished and the special figure 1 holding number is four. Thereafter, as shown in the screen (B), when the start-up memory is consumed, the bar extended from the special figure 1 holding display section 1 (4611) slides downward. Therefore, as shown in the screen (B), it intersects with the bar corresponding to the start memory to be digested next time. At this time, the bar corresponding to the unexecuted start-up memory moves upward. Further, in this modified example, as shown in the screen (B), as in the other modified examples, at the timing when the bars intersect, the display mode of the bar corresponding to the unexecuted start-up memory is read with a predetermined probability. Change to

  When the bar movement effect is executed, the identification symbol changes to the notice display mode (screen (C)). The screen (C) suggests that the expectation of the variable display game to be executed next time is high. Thereafter, the moved bar is moved downward and disappears from the display area.

[Read-ahead command reception processing]
In the above, the example of the production which linked the hold display and the variable display game in the present embodiment has been described. Then, the process for performing an effect is demonstrated. First, the prefetch command reception process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart illustrating a prefetch command reception process procedure according to the second embodiment of this invention. The processing from step B1701 to step B1705 is the same as that of the first embodiment shown in FIG.

  When executing the prefetch effect (the result of B1704 or B1705 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 stores the prefetch effect mode in the prefetch effect mode storage area (B1707). Then, it is determined whether or not the start memory that is the target of the received prefetch command is hold 1 (the start memory number is 1) (B1711). If the start-up memory is on hold 1 (result of B1711 is “Y”), the pre-reading effect mode is set as it is because the bar cannot be changed to the pre-reading mode triggered by the intersection of the bars described above ( B1712). On the other hand, if the start memory is not hold 1 (the result of B1711 is “N”), the prefetch effect flag is set to ON in order to change the bar to the prefetching mode triggered by the intersection of the bars (B1713). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

[Hold display mode change processing]
Next, details of the hold display mode changing process for changing the bar display mode (hold display) to the pre-read mode will be described. FIG. 53 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a pending display mode change process according to the second embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the prefetch effect flag set in the process of step B1713 of the prefetch command reception process is set to ON (B2051). When the pre-reading effect flag is not set to ON, that is, when the pre-reading effect associated with the bar movement effect is not executed (the result of B2051 is “N”), this process ends.

  When the prefetch effect flag is set to ON (the result of B2051 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not a change start command is received from the game control device 600 (B2052). . When the change start command has not been received (the result of B2052 is “N”), the display change timer is set according to the position of the start memory to be prefetched (B2053), and this process is terminated. The display change timer is set to 0 when the hold display corresponding to the start memory to be digested moves at the start of the next variable display game and moves (passes) on the hold display (bar) to be read ahead. Is set.

  On the other hand, when the fluctuation control start command is not received (the result of B2052 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether the display change timer is 0 (B2054). If the display change timer is not 0 (the result of B2054 is “N”), the process is terminated because it is not the time to change the hold display to the pre-read mode.

  In addition, when the display change timer is 0 (the result of B2054 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 has reached the timing for changing the hold display to the pre-read mode, so the hold display is changed to the selected display mode. Change (B2055). Further, the display change timer is cleared (B2056), and this process is terminated.

  Next, in the production mode of the second embodiment described so far, the bar displayed in the hold display corresponds to the height (or width) of the screen. A modified example in which different bar lengths are set based on FIG.

[Pre-reading production allocation table]
FIGS. 54A and 54B are diagrams showing an example of the pre-reading effect distribution table in the modification of the second embodiment of the present invention, where FIG. 54A shows a big hit and FIG. 54B shows a loss.

  The length of the bar, which is the hold display in this modification, is set to be different depending on the expectation level of the variable display game subject to the pre-reading notice, so that the longer the bar length, the higher the expectation level. It has become. Specifically, “Display 1”, “Display 2”, and “Display 3” are set to be longer in order, and as will be described later with reference to FIG. 2, 1/1 (same as the height of the screen).

  Referring to (A), when the result of the variable display game is a big hit, the probability of “Display 1”, “Display 2”, and “Display 3” are 15%, 35%, and 50%, respectively, regardless of the first half variation pattern. It is easy to sort the mode with high expectation.

  On the other hand, referring to (B), when the result of the variation display game is out of place, the selection probability of the display mode is set to be different according to the first variation pattern number. For example, “display 2” and “display 3” are more easily selected as the variation pattern with higher expectation is selected.

  Specifically, in the case of normal fluctuation (first half fluctuation pattern number 1), “display 1” with low expectation is distributed at a rate of 95%. On the other hand, in the first half variation pattern numbers 2 and 3 where normal reach occurs, the ratio of “display 2” and “display 3” is slightly higher, and in the first half variation pattern numbers 4 to 7 where SP reach and special effects occur, The ratio of “Display 2” and “Display 3” is high.

[Display example]
Subsequently, a screen display example of a modified example in which a prefetch notice is made according to the length of the bar will be described. FIGS. 55A and 55B are diagrams showing a screen display example in a modified example of the second embodiment of the present invention, where FIG. 55A shows a prefetching mode, and FIG. 55B shows a bar movement effect mode.

  The screen (A) shows a state immediately after the end of the variable display game, and as described above, the hold display is performed in a manner in which the bar heights are different. The hold 4 is “display 1” with low expectation, and the length of the bar is about 1/3 of the height of the screen. The hold 3 is “display 2” with a medium degree of expectation, and the bar length is about half (½) the height of the screen. The hold 2 and the hold 1 are “display 3” with high expectation, and the length of the bar is the same as the height of the screen. Note that in the look-ahead mode with low expectation, the bar length is set to such an extent that the player does not easily recognize the presence or absence of the start memory.

  Further, referring to the screen (B), a state in which the bar movement effect is being executed is shown in a state immediately before the start-up memory corresponding to the hold 1 is digested and the variable display game is executed. In the bar movement effect of this modification, only the notice display of the part overlapping the area where the bar moves is output.

  Therefore, regardless of the degree of expectation of the variable display game to be executed immediately afterward, the notice display mode is determined by the prefetching mode corresponding to the start memory of the variable display game to be executed thereafter. Referring to the screen (B), even if the notification content is “hit”, the player cannot grasp the content displayed at the position of the left symbol.

  Note that the expectation level of the variable display game immediately before the execution may not be sufficiently confirmed depending on the prefetching mode (expectation level) of the unexecuted variable display game, but the player may take into account the contents of the previous prefetch notice. It is possible to raise expectations.

  In the case of a big hit, the expectation degree of the variable display game immediately before execution may be confirmed regardless of the prefetching mode (expectation degree) of the unexecuted variable display game. FIG. 56 is a diagram showing another screen display example in the modification of the second embodiment of the present invention. Screen (A) is the same as screen (A) in FIG.

  In the example shown in FIG. 56, immediately before the start-up memory is consumed, as shown in the screen (B), the prefetching mode of each hold is changed to “display 3”. Thereafter, as shown in the screen (C), by executing the bar movement effect, it is possible to notify the expected degree of the variable display game to be executed from now on. Note that the prefetching mode may be restored to the original timing at the time when the movement of the bar is completed or the timing when the variable display game is started, or the prefetching mode may be restored at the timing when the variable display game is completed.

[Effects of Second Embodiment]
As described above, according to the second embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to execute a new effect in which the hold display acts on the identification information, and to enhance the interest of the game.

  In addition, according to the second embodiment of the present invention, since the execution range of the special notice effect is widened when the number of starting memories is large, the player tries to increase the number of starting memories, thus preventing stoppage. be able to.

  Furthermore, according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the higher the degree of expectation in the start-up memory in which the execution of the variable display game is suspended, the wider the execution range of the special notice effect of the change, A player's expectation can be enhanced by both the fluctuation and the reserved memory.

(Third embodiment)
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, an effect in which the variable display game and the pre-reading notice by the hold display are linked in accordance with the starting memory number or the like is executed, but the third embodiment Then, an effect is executed according to the launch mode. In addition, about the content of production, since it is the same as that of 1st Embodiment or 2nd Embodiment, description is abbreviate | omitted.

[Hold display mode change processing]
In the present embodiment, as described above, an effect in which the variable display game and the pre-reading notice by holding display are linked in accordance with the launch mode is executed. Specifically, when the game ball is being launched into the game area by the launching device, the effect is executed. Therefore, in the hold display mode change process in the present embodiment, when the launch mode is first detected and the game ball is being launched, the hold display mode change process of the second embodiment shown in FIG. Perform the same process. FIG. 57 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a pending display mode changing process according to the third embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the touch switch provided in the firing handle (launching operation unit) is on (B2081). If the touch switch is on (result of B2081 is “Y”), it is determined whether or not the firing stop switch is on (B2082).

  When the touch switch is not turned on (result of B2081 is “N”) or when the firing stop switch is turned on (result of B2082 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 launches the game ball. In order not to display the bar, the hold bar non-display flag is set to ON (B2083), and this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the firing stop switch is not on (the result of B2082 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 further determines whether or not the hold bar non-display flag is set to on (B2084). . When the hold bar non-display flag is set on (the result of B 2084 is “Y”), the game ball is being fired, so the hold bar non-display flag is set off (B 2805). . Thereafter, the hold display process of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 53 is executed.

  In this way, in the state where the game ball is not being fired, the hold bar is not displayed, so that the pre-reading effect and the bar moving effect are not executed. Therefore, the player continues to fire the game ball without stopping in order to execute the prefetching effect and the bar movement effect.

  The length of the holding bar may be varied depending on the launching force of the game ball. For example, when a right strike or a left strike is instructed, the holding bar is lengthened if the firing force is suitable for the gaming state, and the holding bar is shortened if not suitable. May be. By configuring in this way, when the player does not continue the game with an appropriate launch force, the holding bar becomes shorter, and it becomes difficult to see the prefetching effect and the bar moving effect. It can be urged to play a game with a firing force.

[Time chart (operation for a certain period)]
FIG. 58 is a time chart illustrating an example of timing at which the game control device 600 that has received the touch switch signal according to the third embodiment of the present invention outputs a touch-on / touch-off command. This example shows the command transmission timing when the player operates the operation unit 15 for a certain period.

  At time t0, a touch switch signal (high level signal) that turns on the payout control device 640 is transmitted, and the game control device 600 receives the signal. Since the game control device 600 outputs a command to the effect control device 700 after waiting for a certain period, no touch-on command is output at time t0.

  At time t1 when a certain period (32 ms) has elapsed from time t0, the game control device 600 transmits a touch-on command to the effect control device 700. In order to prevent a command from being transmitted due to noise detection, the game control device 600 waits for a certain period of time, but in order to maintain a sense of link between the player's operation and the effects of the gaming machine 1, For example, a short period of 32 ms is set.

  Thereafter, at time t2 when the player stops the operation of the operation unit 15, a touch switch signal (low level signal) that turns off the payout control device 640 is transmitted, and the game control device 600 receives the signal. Since the game control device 600 outputs a command to the effect control device 700 after waiting for a certain period, no touch-off command is output at time t2.

  At time t3 when a certain period (4000 ms) has elapsed from time t2, game control device 600 transmits a touch-off command to effect control device 700. When the game control device 600 detects a continuous ON / OFF signal in a short period of time, the predetermined period is long, for example, 4000 ms so that commands are not frequently transmitted to the effect control device 700. A period is set.

  As described above, even when the operation of the operation unit 15 is started, the command is transmitted to the effect control device 700 after the game control device 600 waits for a certain period of time. Can be prevented from being transmitted.

  In addition, since a certain waiting period is provided until the touch-off command is transmitted to the effect control device 700 after the operation of the operation unit 15 is stopped, each time the operation start and operation stop of the operation unit 15 are repeated. Commands are never sent. For this reason, the processing burden of the effect control device 700 is reduced.

〔Time chart〕
FIG. 59 is a time chart illustrating an example of the timing at which the game control apparatus 600 that has continuously received a touch switch signal according to the third embodiment of the present invention outputs a touch-on / touch-off command. This example shows command transmission timing when the player repeatedly starts and stops operation of the operation unit 15.

  If the signal state changes (ON to OFF or OFF to ON) within the waiting period until command transmission, the command transmission preparation is canceled, and the game control device 600 does not transmit the command to the effect control device 700.

  The player starts operating the operation unit 15 and a touch-on command is transmitted. Thereafter, at time t0, the player temporarily stops the operation of the operation unit 15, so that a pay switch signal (low level signal) that turns off the payout control device 640 is transmitted, and the game control device 600 receives the signal.

  Here, until the time t1 when the waiting period of 4000 ms ends, if no signal change occurs, the game control device 600 transmits a touch-off command (command ON indicated by a dotted line at time t1). The command is not transmitted because the signal state has changed since operation 15 has been started. For this reason, even if the signal state changes during the standby period, the effect control device 700 recognizes that the operation state continues.

  Thereafter, at time t2 when the player stops the operation of the operation unit 15, a touch switch signal (low level signal) that turns off the payout control device 640 is transmitted, and the game control device 600 receives the signal. Thereafter, at time t3 when 4000 ms has elapsed, a touch-off command based on the signal is transmitted.

  Thus, even if the signal state changes within the waiting period until command transmission, the command based on the signal change is not transmitted. Even if the player stops the operation of the operation unit 15 for a short time and returns to the operation again, the command transmission of both the off command accompanying the operation stop and the on command accompanying the operation return is suppressed. The processing burden of 700 is reduced.

[Time chart (for noise)]
FIG. 60 is a time chart showing that the game control apparatus 600 that has received a low-level touch switch signal immediately after receiving a high-level touch switch signal according to the third embodiment of the present invention does not output a touch-on command. is there. As a cause of the change of the touch switch signal from ON to OFF in a period of less than 32 ms, there is signal disturbance due to noise intrusion.

  At time t0, a touch switch signal (high level signal) that turns on the payout control device 640 is transmitted, and the game control device 600 receives the signal.

  Here, until the time t1 when the waiting period of 32 ms ends, if no signal change occurs, the game control device 600 transmits a touch-on command (command ON indicated by a dotted line at the time t1), but the signal state does not change within the waiting period. The command is not sent because it has changed. For this reason, even if noise enters the signal line, command transmission is suppressed as a signal change within the standby period, and the effect control device 700 recognizes that the operation unit 15 is continuously in the OFF state.

[Effect of the third embodiment]
As described above, according to the third embodiment, when the game control device 600 receives a high-level touch switch signal from the payout control device 640, it transmits a touch-on command to the effect control device 700. In addition, when the game control device 600 receives a low-level touch switch signal from the payout control device 640, the game control device 600 transmits a touch-off command to the effect control device 700. For this reason, the production control device 700 that has received the command can recognize the operation status of the operation unit 15 and can produce an effect according to the operation status of the operation unit 15.

  Further, according to the third embodiment, when the game control device 600 gives a touch switch signal, the game control device 600 transmits a command to the game control device 600 only when the signal state does not change during a certain waiting period. Therefore, even when an operation for switching on / off of the operation unit 15 at high speed is performed, it is possible to suppress frequent transmission of commands to the effect control device 700 and to reduce the processing load of the effect control device 700. .

  Further, according to the third embodiment, the standby period when a high-level touch-on signal is received is set to be shorter than the standby period when a low-level touch-on signal is received. In particular, since a standby period when a high-level touch-on signal is received is set to a short period of about 3/100 seconds, a feeling of linking between operation input and effect is suppressed while suppressing command transmission based on noise intrusion. Can be maintained.

  In addition, according to the third embodiment, the game control device 600 manages the waiting period from when a signal is received until when a command is transmitted. For this reason, the waiting period until the touch-off command is transmitted can be set to a short period according to the gaming state, and the quick operation input of the operation unit 15 can be reflected in the effect.

  The management of the waiting period may be performed by the payout control device 640. When the payout control device 640 transmits a signal after the waiting period, the game control device 600 only needs to transmit a command based on the received signal to the effect control device 700, and the processing load on the game control device 600 is reduced. Can do. Further, when a signal is directly transmitted from the payout control device 640 to the effect control device 700 without going through the game control device 600, the processing load of the game control device 600 can be reduced with a simpler configuration. .

  Furthermore, according to the third embodiment, a novel effect that has never been achieved can be provided by executing the effect by linking the operation of the operation unit 15 and the operation of the effect button 17.

  In addition, according to the third embodiment, since the pre-reading effect is not executed unless a part of the player's body is in contact with the operation unit 15, the stoppage during the special notice effect is not performed. Can be prevented.

(Modification 1 of 3rd Embodiment)
Next, a description will be given of a touch effect in which the effect content is advanced by an operation input from the operation unit 15.

[Time chart (touch production)]
FIG. 61 is a time chart showing an example of timing at which the game control device 600 outputs a touch-on / touch-off command when the touch effect flag in the first modification of the third embodiment of the present invention is ON / OFF. It is. The touch effect flag is set to ON when a specific variation pattern is executed, and this example shows the timing of command transmission when the touch effect flag that was set to OFF is set to ON at time t2. .

  From time t0 to time t1, since the touch effect flag is set to OFF, the touch-off command is transmitted after a standby period of 4000 ms.

  Thereafter, at time t2, the touch effect flag is set to ON. When the touch effect flag is set to ON, for example, the standby period of the touch-off command is shortened from 4000 ms to 32 ms so that the operation input of the operation unit 15 is quickly reflected in the effect.

  At time t3, when a touch switch signal (high level signal) that turns on the payout control device 640 is transmitted and the game control device 600 receives the signal, the game control device 600 touches at time t4 after 32 ms has elapsed. Send on command. The standby period of the touch-on command is set to be constant regardless of the setting of the touch effect flag.

  Thereafter, at time t5, a touch switch signal (low level signal) that turns off the payout control device 640 is transmitted, and when the game control device 600 receives the signal, the game control device 600 touches at time t6 when 32 ms elapses. Send on command.

  As described above, when the touch switch signal is used for the production of the gaming machine 1, the touch-off signal is also set to a short period of 32 ms, so that a link feeling can be maintained for continuous operation input.

[Effect of Modification 1]
As described above, according to the first modification of the third embodiment, since a successful effect or a failure effect is executed in accordance with the operation of the operation unit 15, a novel effect that has never existed can be provided. It can enhance interest. In particular, since the effect control is executed in the operation input of the operation unit 15 separately from the effect button 17, it becomes an unprecedented effect method.

  Moreover, according to the modification 1 of 3rd Embodiment, since operation input is performed by the operation part 15, the operation burden of a player is reduced. To operate the effect button 17 (push button) arranged on the upper plate unit 11, the user must bother to move to the position of the effect button 17. When the button effect is frequently executed, for example, It becomes necessary to operate the operation unit 15 with the right hand and to operate the effect buttons with the left hand, and the operation becomes complicated. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, by operating only the operation unit 15, in addition to the operation for launching the game ball, it is possible to perform an operation input for a touch effect, which reduces the operation burden on the player. In particular, if the operation input is an ON / OFF operation of the firing stop switch 110, it is not necessary to release the hand from the operation unit 15, so that the operation input becomes easier.

  In addition, according to the first modification of the third embodiment, it is not necessary to provide the effect button 17 that is an operation means dedicated to the effect, so the number of parts of the gaming machine frame can be reduced, and the degree of design freedom is increased. improves.

  Further, according to the first modification of the third embodiment, during the touch effect period, the standby period of the touch-off command is set to a short period, so that the effect of continuously operating the operation unit 15 within a predetermined time is executed. be able to.

(Modification 2 of the third embodiment)
In the second modification of the third embodiment, the waiting period is counted from when the game control device 600 receives a touch switch signal until a command is transmitted to the effect control device 700. For the purpose of reducing the burden, the timing control process is performed by the payout control device 640.

[Touch switch signal transmission processing]
FIG. 62 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of touch switch signal transmission processing according to the second modification of the third embodiment of the present invention. This process is a process of transmitting the touch switch signal after the standby period corresponding to the touch switch signal in the touch switch signal transmission process of the first embodiment described in FIG. 9 (corresponding to the touch sensor monitoring process of FIG. 13A). Is added.

  This process is substantially the same as the touch sensor monitoring process described with reference to FIG. 13A, and the execution subject is changed from the game control apparatus 600 to the payout control apparatus 640, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted. In this modification, since the transmission control of the command is performed by setting ON data / OFF data of the touch switch signal after a predetermined waiting period (C1003, C1004), the payout control device that executes this processing Corresponds to command transmission control means.

  FIG. 63 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of touch sensor monitoring processing according to the second modification of the third embodiment of the present invention. This process is obtained by deleting the control process for the standby period from the first touch sensor monitoring process described with reference to FIG. 13A.

  The game control device 600 first determines whether or not a touch switch signal has been received (A1701). Here, the touch switch signal received by the game control device 600 is a signal output by the payout control device 640 after a predetermined waiting period. Therefore, the game control device 600 does not receive a touch-on signal based on noise, for example.

  When the touch switch signal is received (the result of A1701 is “Y”), the game control device 600 next determines whether or not the received touch switch signal is on-data (A1702).

  When the received touch switch signal is on-data (the result of A1702 is “Y”), the game control device 600 saves the touch-on command (A1717). If the received touch switch signal is off data (result of A1702 is “N”), the touchoff command is saved (A1721). Thereafter, command transmission processing is executed (A1718), and this processing ends. On the other hand, when the touch switch signal has not been received (the result of A1701 is “N”), this processing is terminated.

  As in the first embodiment, touch-on / touch-off data may be transmitted directly from the payout control device 640 to the effect control device 700.

  Thus, in the stage of transmitting a signal from the payout control device 640 to the game control device 600, the processing load of the game control device 600 is reduced by controlling the waiting period until the payout control device 640 transmits the signal. Is done. In addition, the used capacity of the ROM and RAM of the game control device 600 can be reduced.

  In addition, when a touch-on / touch-off operation is performed in a short period (4000 ms), the game control device 600 does not receive the touch-on signal and the touch-off signal. Further, the game control device 600 does not receive a touch-on signal based on noise. Therefore, the game control device 600 has a reduced frequency of receiving the touch-on / touch-off signal, and the processing load is reduced in combination with the effect control device 700.

(Time chart 20)
FIG. 64 is a time chart illustrating an example of timing at which the game control device 600 that has received the touch switch signal according to the second modification of the third embodiment of the present invention outputs a touch-on / touch-off command. This example shows the command transmission timing when the player operates the operation unit 15 for a certain period.

  When the touch switch signal (high level signal) that turns on the payout control device 640 is received at time t0, the payout control device 640 goes to the game control device 600 at time t1 when a fixed period (32 ms) has elapsed from time t0. Send level touch switch signal. In addition, at time t1, the game control device 600 that has received the high-level touch switch signal transmits a touch-on command to the effect control device 700.

  After that, when a touch switch signal (low level signal) that turns off the payout control device 640 is received at time t2, the payout control device 640 notifies the game control device 600 at time t3 when a certain period (4000 ms) has elapsed from time t2. A low level touch switch signal is transmitted. In addition, at time t3, the game control device 600 that has received the low-level touch switch signal transmits a touch-off command to the effect control device 700.

  In this way, the payout control device 640 executes the control process for the standby period, and the game control device 600 only converts the received signal into a command and transmits it to the effect control device 700, so that the processing load of the game control device 600 is increased. Is also reduced.

〔Time chart〕
FIG. 65 is a time chart illustrating an example of timing at which the game control device 600 that has received the touch switch signal according to the second modification of the third embodiment of the present invention outputs a touch-on / touch-off command. This example shows command transmission timing when the player repeatedly starts and stops operation of the operation unit 15.

  When the payout control device 640 detects a high-level touch switch signal and transmits a touch switch signal to the game control device 600 after 32 ms, a touch-on command is transmitted from the game control device 600 to the effect control device 700. Thereafter, at time t0, the payout control device 640 receives the low level touch switch signal, but the payout control device 640 cancels the signal transmission preparation because the high level touch switch signal is received again during the standby period (4000 ms). Is done.

  Here, until the time t1 when the waiting period of 4000 ms ends, if no signal change occurs, the payout control device 640 transmits a low-level touch switch signal to the game control device 600, and the game control device 600 transmits a touch-off command. (Command ON indicated by dotted line at time t1). However, since the operation of the operation unit 15 is started again during the standby period and the signal state is changed, the low-level touch switch signal is not transmitted to the game control device 600. For this reason, even if the signal state changes within the standby period, the game control device 600 and the effect control device 700 recognize that the operation state is continuing.

  Thereafter, at time t2, the payout control device 640 receives the low level touch switch signal, and at time t3 after the standby period (4000 ms) has elapsed, the low level touch switch signal is transmitted to the game control device 600. Further, at time t3, a touch-off command is transmitted from game control device 600 to effect control device 700.

  Thus, even if the signal state changes during the standby period, the payout control device 640 cancels the received signal transmission preparation, and thus does not transmit a signal to the game control device 600.

  FIG. 66 shows that the payout control device 640 that has received the low-level touch switch signal immediately after receiving the high-level touch switch signal of Modification 2 of the third embodiment of the present invention does not output the signal. It is a time chart.

  At time t0, the payout control device 640 receives the high-level touch switch signal, but since it is a signal that is less than 32 ms, preparation for signal transmission to the game control device 600 is cancelled. Therefore, even if the payout control device 640 detects an instantaneous high-level touch switch signal, the game control device 600 (main board) and the effect control device 700 do not receive the signal, so the processing load is reduced.

  FIG. 67 is a time chart illustrating an example of timing at which the payout control device 640 outputs a touch switch signal when the touch effect flag in the second modification of the third embodiment of the present invention is ON / OFF. . As described above, the touch effect flag is set to ON when a specific variation pattern is executed.

  From time t0 to time t1, since the touch effect flag is set to OFF (the result of C1010 in FIG. 131 is “N”), a low-level touch switch signal is output after a waiting period of 4000 ms, and the game control device 600 The signal is being received.

  Thereafter, at time t2, the touch effect flag is set to ON. When the touch effect flag is set to ON, for example, the standby period of the touch-off command is shortened from 4000 ms to 32 ms so that the operation input of the operation unit 15 is quickly reflected in the effect.

  When the payout control device 640 receives a high-level touch switch signal at time t3, the game control device 600 that has received the signal from the payout control device transmits a touch-on signal at time t4 after 32 ms has elapsed. Send.

  After that, when the payout control device 640 receives the low level touch switch signal at time t5, the touch effect flag is ON, so a touch-off signal is transmitted at time t6 after 32 ms, and the signal is sent from the payout control device. The received game control device 600 transmits a touch-off command.

  Thus, when continuous operation of the operation part 15 is requested | required, a touch-off signal is also transmitted in a short period of 32 ms, and a link feeling can be maintained with respect to continuous operation input. In addition, when the operation unit 15 is continuously operated, the processing load on the related board is particularly large, but the game control device 600 sends a command based on the signal received from the payout control device 640 to the effect control device 700. Since only transmission is performed, an increase in processing load can be suppressed.

[Effect of Modification 2]
As described above, according to the second modification of the third embodiment of the present invention, in the stage of transmitting a signal from the payout control device 640 to the game control device 600, waiting until the payout control device 640 transmits a signal. By controlling the period, the processing load of the game control device 600 is reduced. In addition, the used capacity of the ROM and RAM of the game control device 600 can be reduced.

  Further, according to the second modification of the third embodiment of the present invention, when a touch-on / touch-off operation is performed in a short period (4000 ms), the game control device 600 does not receive the touch-on signal and the touch-off signal. Further, the game control device 600 does not receive a touch-on signal based on noise. Therefore, in the game control device 600, the reception frequency of the touch-on / touch-off signal decreases, and the processing load is reduced.

  The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications and changes can be made within the scope of the technical idea, and it is obvious that these are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. It is. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

1 gaming machine 15 operation part (launch handle, launch operation part)
27 Solenoid solenoid 28 Big prize opening solenoid 29 Selection button 30 Game board 31 Game area 34 Center case (front component)
35 Fluctuating display device 35a Display unit 36 General-purpose starting gate 37 First starting prize opening (first starting prize area)
38 2nd start prize opening (2nd start prize area, normal variable prize winning device)
38a Movable member 41 First special variable winning device 41a Open / close door 42 Second special variable winning device 42a Rotating unit 50 Collective display device 110 Launch stop switch 120 Touch switch (touch sensor)
140 ball launch unit 200 launch control device 600 game control device 610 CPU unit 620 input unit 630 output unit 640 payout control device 642 payout unit 700 effect control device 710 main control microcomputer (1st CPU)
720 Microcomputer for video control (2nd CPU)
730 VDP (Video Display Processor)
800 Power supply

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine capable of executing the variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on a random number value acquired when the start condition is satisfied,
A starting storage holding means for storing the acquired random number value as a starting storage up to a predetermined number;
Pre-determining means for pre-determining the execution contents of the variable display game based on a random number value stored as starting memory in the starting memory holding means;
Start memory display means for displaying a hold display corresponding to the number of start memories stored in the start memory holding means in a predetermined display mode,
The determination result of the variable display game that is executed based on the start memory that is the target of the prior determination is the identification information of the variable display game that is executed prior to the start memory that is the target of the preliminary determination. Ri executable der suggesting advance notification effect in advance by using a display mode,
It is possible to execute a notice effect that suggests to the player the result of the change display game being executed before the change stop,
The prior notification effect and the notice effect are executed in a common manner,
When the prior notice effect or the notice effect is executed, a special symbol that can be used in the prior notice effect or the notice effect is added to the identification information variably displayed in the change display game.
When the display mode of the hold display is changed when the special symbol is stopped, the special symbol performs an effect display by performing the effect display, and the hold display is emphasized. through the display, a game machine, wherein Rukoto changing the display mode of the hold display.