JP6221104B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a variable display game based on establishment of a predetermined condition, and generates a special game state advantageous to a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result.

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a gaming machine. In this pachinko machine, a plurality of pieces of identification information (designs, symbols, etc.) displayed on the variable display device provided in the game area based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening provided in the game area (start prize) ) Can be stored up to a predetermined number as a right to execute the variable display game. Then, the variable display game is executed based on the stored start-up memory, and when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result, the special game state in which the special variable prize winning device is released is set. It is also possible to change the probability of a special result triggered by the derivation of the special result. Further, a pre-reading effect can be executed in which the start memory is pre-determined before execution of the variable display game based on the start memory, and the determination result is notified to the player (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-77179 A

  However, if the probability state changes in a state where there is a start memory, the probability state when the prior determination is made for the start memory and the probability state when the variable display game is executed based on the start memory will be different. Since the use of the determination result is hindered, it is necessary to consider the probability state information, and the process related to the prior determination is complicated. An object of the present invention is to reduce the burden of processing related to prior determination.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
In a gaming machine that executes a variable display game based on establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result,
Game control means for controlling the game;
Effect control means for controlling the effect based on a control signal from the game control means,
The game control means includes
Start storage means for storing start memory as a right to execute the variable display game based on winning of a game ball in the start winning area; up to a predetermined upper limit number;
A variable display game executing means for determining a result of the variable display game based on a random number stored as a start memory in the start storage means, and executing the variable display game;
Before the variable display game based on those above start dynamic memory is executed, and pre-determining means for determining regarding the variable display games,
Probability setting means for setting a probability state in which the result of the variable display game is the special result to either a low probability state or a high probability state higher than the low probability state,
In the start winning area,
There are a first prize area and a second prize area,
The starting storage means is
A first start memory means for both storing the random number to a predetermined upper limit number of execution rights of the first variable display games constituting the variable display game based on the detection of the game ball as the first start memory in the first prize area ,
A second start memory means for both storing the random number to a predetermined upper limit number of execution rights of the second variable display games constituting the variable display game based on the detection of the game ball as the second start memory in the second prize area With
The variation display game execution means includes
Executing the first variable display game based on the first start memory and the second variable display game based on the second start memory in the order in which the start memory is generated;
The prior determination means includes
Regarding the result of the variable display game , both the determination in the low probability state and the determination in the high probability state are performed regardless of the current probability state, and both determination results are transmitted to the effect control means ,
The variation pattern of the variation display game is configured to make a determination according to a current probability state, and transmit the determination result to the effect control means.
The game control means includes
A first storage area for storing the random number in the first start memory, and a second start memory and a second storage area for storing the random number, the first start-up stored in the first storage area The random number is stored in the order of occurrence, and the random number is stored in the second storage area in the order of occurrence of the second startup memory,
The production control means includes
Of the determination results of the prior determination means, a low probability storage for storing a low probability determination result in a low probability state for each start memory as an area for storing a result preliminary determination result in the variable display game An area and a high probability storage area for storing a high probability determination result in the case of a high probability state, regardless of whether the determination result is the first start memory or the second start memory Store the determination results in the order of reception of the determination results in the low probability storage area and the high probability storage area,
Further, among the determination results of the prior determination means, the low probability of storing when each of the starting memories is determined in the low probability state as an area for storing the preliminary determination result of the variation pattern in the variation display game A variation pattern information storage area and a high probability variation pattern information storage area to be stored when determined in the high probability state, which determination result is the first start memory or the second start memory? Regardless of the low probability variation pattern information storage region and the high probability variation pattern information storage region corresponding to the current probability state, the variation pattern prior determination in the order of reception of the variation pattern prior determination results Store the result,
When the low probability determination result that is the special result is stored in the low probability storage area, the high probability determination result that is the special result is also stored in the high probability storage area It is characterized by that.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the processing burden related to the prior determination.

It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a figure explaining a winning device. It is a figure explaining the detail of a package display apparatus. It is a figure explaining the detail of an information display device. It is a figure explaining the detail of an effect operation part. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a figure explaining a hit probability and a hit kind. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart explaining special figure game processing. It is a flowchart explaining a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure start port switch common process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure pending | holding information determination process. It is a flowchart explaining prefetch per hit determination processing. It is a flowchart explaining a big winning opening switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure usual process. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 1 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure variation process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure display process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure display process. It is a flowchart explaining the high probability variation frequency update process. It is a flowchart explaining a fanfare / interval process. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart explaining a big winning opening remaining ball process. It is a flowchart explaining a big hit end process. It is a flowchart explaining jackpot end setting processing 1. It is a flowchart explaining jackpot end setting processing 2. (A) is a flowchart for explaining the process for small hitting fanfare, and (b) is a flowchart for explaining the process for setting transition for small hitting process. It is a flowchart explaining a middle hit process. (A) is a flowchart for explaining the small hit remaining ball process, (b) is a flowchart for explaining the small hit end process shift setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a small hit end process. It is a flowchart explaining a usual game process. It is a flowchart explaining a gate switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a general power prize winning switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a usual figure normal process. It is a flowchart explaining a process during normal map display. It is a flowchart explaining a process during a common figure. It is a flowchart explaining a general electric operation transfer setting process. (A) is a flowchart for explaining the normal chart end process, and (b) is a flowchart for explaining the usual chart normal process transition setting process 2. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a received command check process. It is a flowchart explaining a received command analysis process. It is a figure explaining the structure of a storage area. It is a figure explaining the generation | occurrence | production aspect of starting memory | storage. It is a figure explaining the memory | storage aspect to a storage area. It is a flowchart explaining prefetch symbol type command processing. It is a flowchart explaining prefetch fluctuation system command processing. It is a flowchart explaining a prefetch command consistency check process. It is a flowchart explaining a prefetch lottery process. It is a figure explaining an example of acquirable number alerting | reporting. It is a figure explaining an example of acquirable number alerting | reporting. It is a flowchart explaining a jackpot command processing. It is a flowchart explaining a fanfare effect setting process. It is a flowchart explaining an acquisition possible number setting process. It is a flowchart explaining an ending effect setting process. It is a figure explaining another example of acquisition number notification. It is a figure explaining the execution mode of the production in the 1st modification. It is a flowchart explaining the variable system command process in a 1st modification. It is a flowchart explaining the change production setting process in a 1st modification. It is a flowchart explaining the ending effect setting process in a 1st modification. It is a flowchart explaining the fanfare production | presentation setting process in a 1st modification. It is a figure explaining the execution mode of the production in the 2nd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the round production setting process in a 2nd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the ending effect setting process in a 2nd modification.

<First Embodiment>
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to an outer frame (support frame) 11 through a hinge 13 so as to be capable of opening and closing. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. In addition, a glass frame 15 (transparent plate holding frame) provided with a cover glass (transparent member) 14 that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (main body frame) 12.

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

Further, at the lower part of the front frame 12, there is an upper plate 21 (storage tray) for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launcher, and game balls paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10. There are provided an upper tray ball outlet 22 that flows out, a lower tray (receiving tray) 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state where the upper tray 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of the hitting ball launcher, and the like. Further, an effect operation unit 700 that receives an operation input from the player is provided at the upper edge of the upper plate 21. This effect operation unit 700 is an effect button 25 having a built-in effect button switch 25a for accepting a pressing operation input from the player, and the upper surface (press surface) of the effect button 25 is contacted by the player. A touch panel 29 for receiving an operation input is provided. Further, a key 26 for opening and locking the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.

  Also, on the front surface of the glass frame 15 above the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 27 that is operated when a player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a prepaid card to be discharged from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28 for operating the balance, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided. In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the player turns the operation unit 24 so that the ball-striking device feeds the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. Fire. In addition, when the player operates the effect operation unit 700, an effect or the like in which the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2) is performed. Can do.

  Next, an example of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of the present embodiment.

  On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. In the game area 32, a center case (game production component) 40 provided with a display device 41 is arranged substantially at the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41, protrudes forward from the display surface of the display device 41, and is formed so as to make it difficult for a game ball to jump from the surrounding game area 32.

  The display device 41 (variable display device) is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a CRT (CRT). In an area (display area) where an image of the display screen can be displayed, information relating to a game such as a plurality of identification information (special symbols), a character that produces a special figure variation display game, and a background image that enhances the presentation effect is displayed. . On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special diagram variation display game is played. In addition, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen. In addition, the right part of the center case 40 is provided with a board effect device 44 that produces a game effect by operating. The board effect device 44 has a quadrangular prism shape and is rotatable about an axis along the length direction.

  On the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, there is provided a normal symbol start gate (common symbol start gate) 34 for giving a start condition of the normal variation display game. The game ball that has won the normal start gate 34 is detected by the gate switch 34a (see FIG. 7). Further, a general winning opening 35 is arranged on the left and below the center case 40 in the game area 32. The game balls that have won the general prize opening 35 are detected by a prize opening switch 35a (see FIG. 7).

  Furthermore, a special variable winning device (large winning port) 38 that can be converted into a state in which a game ball is not accepted or a state in which it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure variation display game is arranged on the left portion of the center case 40 in the game area 32. It is installed. The special variation winning device 38 has a movable member on the game area 32 side, and the movable member becomes almost vertical depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game (the player is closed). From a closed state that is disadvantageous to the player) to an open state (a state that is advantageous to the player) that can accept a game ball that is inclined to the left and flows down the game area 32.

  That is, the special variable winning device 38 includes, for example, a large winning opening that is opened and closed by a movable member that is driven by a large winning port solenoid 38b (see FIG. 7) as a driving device, and has a special gaming state (first special gaming state). ) In the middle or small hit game state (second special game state), it is possible to facilitate the influx of game balls into the big prize opening by converting the big prize opening from the closed state to the open state. A predetermined game value (prize ball) is given. Note that a large winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 7) is provided inside the large winning opening (winning area) as detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the large winning opening. . In the gaming machine of this embodiment, two big prize opening switches 38a are provided, and a game ball that has flowed into the big prize opening is detected by any of the big prize opening switches 38a. In this way, by providing a plurality of special winning opening switches 38a, it is possible to quickly detect a game ball that has flowed into the special winning opening.

  Below the center case 40, a first start winning opening 36 (start winning opening, first winning area) and a second special figure change that give start conditions for the first special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 1 fluctuation display game). A winning device 90 having a second start winning port 97 (start winning port, second winning area) for providing a start condition for the display game (special figure 2 variable display game) is provided. The winning device 90 includes a distribution member 92 that alternately distributes the game balls flowing into the upper inflow port 91 into the first start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port 97 (see FIG. 6). . A game ball won in the first start winning opening 36 is detected by the start opening 1 switch 36a, and a game ball won in the second start winning opening 97 is a start opening 2 switch 97a (see FIG. 7). ).

  Also, on the left side of the winning device 90, there is provided an ordinary variable winning device 37 (second start winning port, second winning area) for giving a start condition for the second special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 2 fluctuation display game). It has been. The normal variation winning device 37 includes a movable member 37b that can be converted into a state in which a game ball can easily flow in by opening in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted to the near side. A closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) in which a game ball cannot flow is maintained. Then, when the result of the general variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the game ball is likely to flow into the normal variation prize winning device 37 by the general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 7) as a driving device. It can be changed to a state (a state advantageous to the player). A game ball won in the normal variation winning device 37 is detected by a start port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 7) that forms the start port 2 switch 2. Further, below the winning device 90, there is provided an out port 30a for collecting game balls that have not won the winning port or the like.

  FIG. 3 shows an enlarged view of the vicinity of the winning device 90. As shown in FIG. 3A, a distribution member 92 is provided inside the winning device 90 at a position directly below the inflow port 91. In addition, a first start winning opening 36 is disposed on the lower left side of the distributing member 92, and a second starting winning opening 97 is disposed on the lower right side of the distributing member. Further, a cover member 93 is provided so as to cover the front of the sorting member 92, the first start winning opening 36, and the second start winning opening 97. The cover member 93 is transparent or translucent so that the behavior of the game ball in the winning device 90 can be visually recognized.

  The distribution member 92 is an inverted T-shaped member that can rotate around a rotation shaft 92a along the front-rear direction. Of the three arm portions extending from the position where the rotation shaft 92a is arranged, on the left side of the arm portion 92b extending upward, there is an arm portion 92c extending to the left adjacent to the arm portion 92b. To form a first holding portion 92e for temporarily holding a game ball, and an arm portion 92d extending rightward adjacent to the arm portion 92b is provided on the right side of the arm portion 92b extending upward. A second holding portion 92f that temporarily holds the game ball is formed. In this sorting member 92, the first holding portion 92e can receive the game ball flowing into the inflow port 91 as shown in FIG. 3A with the arm portion 92b extending upward always facing upward. As shown by a solid line in FIG. 3B, the second holding portion 92f can rotate between a position where the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 91 can be received.

As shown in FIG. 3A, when the first holding portion 92 e is in a position where it can receive the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 91, the second holding portion 92 f faces the second start winning opening 97. It will be in the state where it has flowed down. Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, when the second holding portion 92 f is in a position where the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 91 can be received, the first holding portion 92 e faces the first start winning award 36. The game ball is brought down.

  The arm portion 92b extending upward is provided with a first magnet 92g, and the winning device 90 that faces the first magnet 92g when the arm portion 92b extending upward is vertical. A second magnet 94 is provided on the rear wall. The first magnet 92g and the second magnet 94 are arranged so that the opposite poles are the same pole, and the arm 92b extending upward by the repulsive force does not stay in a vertical state, but left and right. It is urged | biased so that it may rotate to either. As a result, in a state in which the rotation of the sorting member 92 is stopped, either the first holding portion 92e or the second holding portion 92f is in a state in which the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 91 can be received.

  In such a winning apparatus 90, as shown in FIG. 3B, the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 91 can be received toward the inflow port 91 of the first holding unit 92e and the second holding unit 92f. It is held by one holding part that is in a state. When the game ball is held by one holding portion, the sorting member 92 is rotated in the direction of the holding portion by the weight of the game ball, and the held game ball is in the direction in which the holding portion is rotated. It flows down toward the first start winning opening 36 or the second starting winning opening 97.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 3A, when the game ball that has flowed in by the first holding portion 92e is received, the sorting member 92 is rotated to the left by the weight of the game ball, and the game ball is moved to the first start winning opening 36. Then, as shown in FIG. 3B, the second holding portion 92f stops in a state where the next game ball can be received. Then, as shown in FIG. 3B, when the game ball that has flowed in by the second holding portion 92f is received, the sorting member 92 rotates to the right due to the weight of the game ball and moves to the second start winning opening 97. Then, as shown in FIG. 3A, the first holding portion 92e stops in a state where the next game ball can be received.

  The game ball that has flowed down from the holding portion is likely to flow into the first start winning port 36 or the second starting winning port 97, but may not flow. If it does not flow, it will flow out of the winning device 90. In particular, if the momentum when flowing into the holding unit is strong, there is a high possibility that the first starting winning port 36 or the second starting winning port 97 will not flow. In addition, you may comprise so that it may always win in any start winning opening.

  In addition, when the sorting member 92 is rotated, the other holding portion that is not the holding portion where the game ball is held can be received toward the inflow port 91. Then, the game ball accepted next time is guided to the winning opening on the other holding part side. Thereby, the game balls that sequentially flow into the inflow port 91 are alternately distributed to the first start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port 97.

  Further, an ordinary variation winning device 37 is provided on the left side of the winning device 90 so that a game ball that has not won the first start winning opening 36 may win the ordinary variation winning device 37. ing. In addition, a general winning opening 35 is provided on the right side of the winning device 90 so that a game ball that has not won the second starting winning opening 97 may win the general winning opening 35. . In addition, at the position to the left of the winning device 90 and to the upper right of the normal variation winning device 37, the flow direction of the game ball flowing down from the left of the normal variation winning device 37 is directed to the normal varying winning device 37. A guiding unit 98 is provided for changing the above.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, on the outside of the game area 32 (here, the lower right part of the game board 30), a first special figure fluctuation display game, a second special figure fluctuation display game, and a general There is provided a collective display device 50 for displaying a general-purpose variable display game triggered by winning at the figure start gate 34 and various information.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the collective display device 50 is a special figure 1 display (first special figure fluctuation display section) for a first special figure fluctuation display game constituted by a seven-segment type display (LED lamp) or the like. ) 51 (D1) and the special figure 2 display (second special figure fluctuation display part) 52 (D2) for the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the fluctuation display for the normal figure fluctuation display game constituted by the LED lamp. Part (common figure display) 53 (D8, D10, D18), and memory display parts 54, 55, 56 (D11 to D16) for notifying the start memory number of each variable display game similarly configured by LED lamps. Prepare.

  In addition, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a short-time state occurs, and turns on to notify the occurrence of the short-time state (second gaming state display unit, short-time state notification unit) 58 (D17), the gaming machine 10 The third gaming state display unit (third gaming state indicator, probability state display unit) 59 (D9) for displaying that the probability state of the jackpot is a high probability state when the power is turned on, the number of rounds at the time of the jackpot ( Round display units 60 (D3 to D7) for displaying the number of times of opening and closing of the special variable winning device 38 are provided. The collective display device 50 is further lit when a big hit occurs, and a display unit (display) that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, or that the game state is advantageous in that the right hit is more advantageous than the left hit. A display unit (right-handed notification unit) or the like may be provided.

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is, for example, during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being performed on the display device 41, The segment is blinked to indicate that it is changing. The blinking cycle is set to 100 milliseconds, for example. In the case of this embodiment, in the special figure variation display game in the special figure 1 display 51, as shown in FIG. 4B, it is provided on the lower right side of 7 segments in addition to the central segment. The eighth segment is also driven to blink to indicate that it is changing so that the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 can be distinguished. When the result of the game is “out of”, as a result mode of out of game, for example, the central segment (in the case of Special Figure 1, the eighth segment on the lower right side) is turned on, and the result of the game is In the case of “winning”, the game results are displayed with the result modes (for example, numbers and symbols) other than the off-result mode being turned on as the winning result mode (special result mode).

  The normal display 53 displays the game result as a lighting mode or a lighting color according to the game result after a predetermined time, by blinking the lamp during the change and displaying the change. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4C, when the game result is out of the lamps D8, D10, and D18 constituting the universal display 53, only the lamp D8 is turned on. When the game result is a win and the stop symbol number is "1", only the lamp D10 is lit. When the game result is a hit and the stop symbol number is "2", only the lamp D18 is lit. When the game result is a win and the stop symbol number is “3”, the lamp D10 and the lamp D18 are turned on.

  In addition, the general figure hold display 56 displays the start memory number (= holding number) of the general figure start gate 34 which is the variation start condition of the general figure display 53 by turning off, blinking, and turning on a plurality of LEDs. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4D, when the number of reservations is “0” among the lamps D15 and D16 constituting the general-purpose hold indicator 56, both the lamps D15 and D16 are turned on. When the hold number is “1”, only the lamp D15 is turned on. When the hold number is “2”, both the lamp D15 and the lamp D16 are turned on, and when the hold number is “3”. Is configured such that the lamp D15 is blinked and the lamp D16 is lit, and both the lamp D15 and the lamp D16 are blinked when the holding number is “4”.

The special figure 1 hold indicator 54 indicates the number of first start memories (special figure 1 hold) which is the right to execute the first special figure variable display game displayed on the special figure 1 display 51, and turns off the plurality of LEDs. Displayed by blinking and lighting. In the case of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 (e), among the lamp D11 and the lamp D12 constituting the special figure 1 hold indicator 54, when the special figure 1 start memory number is “0”, the lamp D11 and Both lamps D12 are turned off. When the special figure 1 start memory number is "1", only the lamp D11 is turned on, and when the special figure 1 start memory number is "2", both the lamp D11 and the lamp D12 are turned on. Is turned on, and when the special figure 1 start memory number is "3", the lamp D11 is blinked and the lamp D12 is turned on, and when the special figure 1 start memory number is "4", the lamp D11 and the lamp D12 are turned on. Both are configured to blink. The blinking period is set to 128 milliseconds, for example.

  The special figure 2 hold display 55 indicates the number of the second start memory (special figure 2 hold) which is the right to execute the second special figure variable display game displayed on the special figure 2 display 52, and turns off the plurality of LEDs. Display by blinking and lighting. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4E, when the special figure 2 start memory number is “0” among the lamps D13 and D14 constituting the special figure 2 holding display 55, the lamp D13 and Both lamps D14 are turned off. When the special figure 2 start memory number is "1", only the lamp D13 is turned on. When the special figure 2 start memory number is "2", both the lamp D13 and the lamp D14 are set. Is turned on, and when the special figure 2 starting memory number is "3", the lamp D13 is blinked and the lamp D14 is turned on. When the special figure 2 starting memory number is "4", the lamp D13 and the lamp D14 are turned on. Both are configured to blink. The blinking cycle is set to 128 milliseconds, for example.

  The second gaming state display unit (time-short state notifying unit) 58 is configured by an LED lamp or the like. For example, as shown in FIG. When the function is not activated, the lamp is turned off, and when the time-short state occurs (when the variable time shortening function is activated), the lamp is turned on.

  The third gaming state display unit (probability state display unit) 59 is configured by an LED lamp or the like. For example, as shown in FIG. In the case of a probability state), the lamp is turned off, and when the jackpot probability state is a high probability state (probability variation state) when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, the lamp is turned on.

  The round display unit 60 is configured by an LED lamp or the like. For example, when the special game state based on the big hit is not in effect, the lamp is turned off, and during the special game state, it corresponds to the number of rounds selected according to the special result. Set the lamp to light up. In the case of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4G, among the lamps D3 to D7 constituting the round display unit 60, when the selected number of rounds is “16”, the lamps D5 to D7 are turned on. When the selected number of rounds is “6”, the lamps D4 to D6 are turned on, and when the selected number of rounds is “2”, the lamp D3 is turned on. Note that the round display unit may be a seven-segment display. The configuration of the collective display device 50 may be configured as shown in a fifth modification of the second embodiment to be described later.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in the upper left part of the center case 40, a display of a fourth symbol for executing the decoration special figure fluctuation display game separately from the decoration special figure fluctuation display game displayed on the display device 41, and start memory An information display device 800 for displaying numbers is provided.

  As shown to Fig.5 (a), the information display apparatus 800 is comprised by L1-L6 which is six LED located in a line. As shown in FIG. 5 (b), L1 is a special symbol 1 fourth symbol LED for displaying a fourth symbol for executing the decorative special symbol variation display game corresponding to the first special diagram variation display game. L2 is a special symbol 2 fourth symbol LED for displaying a fourth symbol for executing the decorative special symbol variation display game corresponding to the second special symbol variation display game. L3 and L4 are special figure 1 hold LEDs 1 and 2 for displaying the first start memory number, and L5 and L6 are special figure 2 hold LEDs 1 and 2 for displaying the second start memory number.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (c), at L1 and L2, while the corresponding special figure fluctuation display game is changing, the LED is blinked to indicate that the game is changing. The game result is displayed as a lighting mode or lighting color according to the result. In the case of this embodiment, when it is off, it is turned off, and when it is a big hit or a small hit, it is turned on. Note that the display mode in the case of the small hit may be different from the display mode different from the big hit. For example, you may make it blink in the aspect different from the blink in the fluctuation | variation.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5 (d), L3 and L4 are stored in the first start memory (the special figure 1 hold) which is the right to execute the first special figure variable display game displayed on the special figure 1 display 51. The number is displayed by turning off, blinking, and turning on a plurality of LEDs. In the case of this embodiment, when the special figure 1 start memory number is “0”, both L3 and L4 are turned off, and when the special figure 1 start memory number is “1”, only L3 is lit. FIG. 1 When the starting memory number is “2”, both L3 and L4 are lit. When the starting memory number is “3”, L3 is blinking and L4 is lit. When the start memory number is “4”, both L3 and L4 are in a blinking state. The blinking cycle is set to 100 milliseconds, for example.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5D, L5 and L6 are stored in the second start memory (the special figure 2 hold) which is the right to execute the second special figure variable display game displayed on the special figure 2 display 52. The number is displayed by turning off, blinking, and turning on a plurality of LEDs. In the case of this embodiment, when the special figure 2 start memory number is “0”, both L5 and L6 are turned off, and when the special figure 2 start memory number is “1”, only L5 is lit. FIG. 2 When the starting memory number is “2”, both L5 and L6 are turned on. When the starting memory number is “3”, L5 is blinked and L6 is turned on. When the start memory number is “4”, both L5 and L6 are in a blinking state. The blinking cycle is set to 100 milliseconds, for example.

  Note that the brightness of the information display device 800 may be adjusted so that the game is not affected. For example, when the information display device 800 is provided in the vicinity of the inflow port 91 of the winning device 90, there arises a problem that it becomes difficult to see a game ball flowing in due to light emission. In order to solve such a problem, the luminance of the information display device 800 may be adjusted. As a method for adjusting the brightness, there are a method for decreasing the value of the current flowing through the LED by resistance, a method for adjusting by software control such as PWM control, a method using these in combination, and the like.

  By providing the information display device 800 separately from the display device 41, the display area of the display device 41 can be effectively utilized without occupying the display area of the display device 41 by displaying the fourth symbol. When a movable effect member or the like is provided, the information display device 800 is placed at a position that does not fall within the operation range of the movable effect member so that the information display device 800 is not covered during the operation. Deploy. Further, the fourth symbol may be displayed not on the information display device 800 but on the display device 41. In this case, the fourth symbol is displayed at a position that is not concealed by the effect member or the like so that it can always be seen. In addition, when a movable effect member or the like is provided, it is displayed at a position that does not fall within the operation range of the movable effect member or the movable effect so that the fourth pattern is not covered during the operation. According to the operation of the member, it can be visually recognized by moving to a position that does not fall within the operating range.

  FIG. 6 shows details of the effect operation unit 700. FIG. 6A is a plan view of the effect operation unit 700. FIG. As shown in FIG. 6A, the effect operation unit 700 of the present embodiment includes an effect button (push button) 25 and a touch panel 29 provided on the upper surface of the effect button (push button) 25. Has been. That is, the rendering operation unit 700 has a touch sensor function (touch panel function) in addition to a physical push button function.

  Sensitivity setting data, LED luminance data, and the like are transmitted from the production control board (production control device) 300 to the production operation unit 700, and a production button is sent from the production operation unit 700 to the production control board (production control device) 300. A push button signal (press detection signal) from the effect button switch (push sensor) 25a provided in the (push button) 25 and a touch ON / OFF signal (contact / non-contact detection signal) from the touch sensor 29a provided in the touch panel 29 are output. It is configured to be.

  In the case of the present embodiment, an operation button switch (push sensor) 25 a included in the effect button (push button) 25 is used to press the upper surface of the effect operation unit 700 (an operation of pressing the upper surface of the effect operation unit 700 to depress the effect operation unit 700. ) Is detected. In addition, a plurality of points are provided on the top surface of the rendering operation unit 700, and a touch operation with respect to the points provided on the top surface of the rendering operation unit 700 is detected by a touch sensor included in the touch panel 29.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6B, nine points of “TSW1” to “TSW8” and “Pa” points are provided as a plurality of points. More specifically, the “TSW4” point provided in the center of the top surface of the production operation unit 700, the “TSW1” point provided on the left side of the “TSW4” point, and the back side from the “TSW4” point (game "TSW3" point provided on the board 30 side), "TSW6" point provided on the right side of the "TSW4" point, and "TSW8" provided on the near side (player side) from the "TSW4" point Point, “TSW2” point provided between “TSW1” point and “TSW3” point, “TSW5” point provided between “TSW3” point and “TSW6” point, and “TSW6” Between the “TSW7” point provided between the points and the “TSW8” point, and between the “TSW8” point and the “TSW1” point And "Pa" point, which is provided, is provided. The number of points is not limited to nine and can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. In FIG. 6B, for convenience, the points “TSW1” to “TSW8” are indicated as “TSW1” to “TSW8”, respectively. However, in the effect operation unit 700 of this embodiment, FIG. As shown in (a), there is no such notation.

  The points at which the touch operation can be detected by the touch sensor of the touch panel 29 are eight points “TSW1” to “TSW8”, and the touch operation is not detected at the “Pa” point. Of course, the contact operation may be detected also at the “Pa” point. In addition, each of nine points of the “TSW1” to “TSW8” points and the “Pa” points has LEDs of independent systems (full color LEDs in the case of the present embodiment).

  The “Pa” point is, for example, that the LED of the “Pa” point is used as a notification lamp for one-shot notification, or the LED of each point on the top surface of the production operation unit 700 is turned on sequentially like a roulette. Can be used for deterministic effects, such as using the LED at the “accurate (or probability change confirmation)” point, or using the LED at the “Pa” point for a certain effect of prefetching.

  Here, the lighting brightness of the LEDs for illuminating the upper surface of the effect operation unit 700 (specifically, the LEDs arranged at the “TSW1” to “TSW8” points, the “Pa” points, etc.) is adjusted by brightness adjustment (hole setting). , And player adjustments) are excluded. That is, the lighting brightness of the LED is constant without being affected by the brightness adjustment. In addition, the touch sensor forcibly turns off the touch when the touch-on state (contact state) continues for a predetermined time (for example, about 35 seconds (basic setting)) (stops the output of the touch-on signal and turns off the touch. Signal output function). That is, the touch sensor (touch detection IC) is configured not to detect a continuous contact operation for a predetermined time or longer.

  An example of the player's operation detected by such an effect operation unit 700 is an operation shown in FIG. 6C. “Single stroke” is an operation in which the production operation unit 700 is pressed once, and “continuous stroke” is an operation in which the production operation unit 700 is pressed several times at intervals within a predetermined time. “Long press” is an operation in which the effect operation unit 700 is kept pressed for a predetermined time or more, and “touch” is an operation to touch the touch panel 29. “Pa” operation (TSW1or8) + long press ”is long in a state in which one (or both) of the“ Pa ”point or two adjacent points“ TSW1 ”and“ TSW8 ”is touched. “Flick” is an operation of sliding to touch the touch panel 29 and play it. Of course, the operation to detect is not limited to these operations.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a launcher (not shown) toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged in various places in the game area 32, and the general winning opening 35, the first start winning opening 36, the second start winning port 97, the normal variation winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38 is won, or flows into the out port 30a provided at the lowermost portion of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area 32. Then, when a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the first starting winning opening 36, the second starting winning opening 97, the normal variable winning apparatus 37 or the special variable winning apparatus 38, the number corresponding to the type of the winning opening that has been won The prize balls are discharged from the payout unit controlled by the payout control device 200 (see FIG. 7) to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the glass frame 15.

  On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 7) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, If 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, the general figure start memory number is added if the number is less than the upper limit number (for example, four) +1), and one ordinary start memory is stored. The memorized number of the usual figure start winnings is displayed on the universal figure holding display 56 of the collective display device 50. In addition, a random number value for hit determination (win random number value) for determining the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is stored in the normal chart start memory, and this random number value for hit determination is determined as a determination value. To determine the result of the normal map display game. When the hit determination random number value matches the determination value, the normal variation display game is won and a specific result mode (normal map specific result) is derived.

  The usual figure change display game is provided in the collective display device 50 and is displayed on a change display portion (common figure display) 53 constituted by LEDs. Makes identification information (general, normal). The general map display 53 is composed of a display device, and for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc. are used as normal identification information. After this is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, the result is displayed in a stopped state. You may do it. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game is a usual figure specifying result, it becomes a hit of the ordinary figure, and the movable member 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the normal variation winning device 37 forming the second winning area, and the number of times the second special figure variation display game is executed increases.

The winning balls to the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, and the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switches 37a and 97a provided therein. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 36 is detected as a start winning ball of the first special figure variation display game, and is stored as a first start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four), A game ball won in the second start winning opening 97 or the normal variation winning device 37 is detected as a start winning ball in the second special figure variable display game, and a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) is limited as the second start memory. Is remembered. Further, at the time of detecting the starting winning ball, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted as starting storage information, and the extracted random number value is stored in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 7). Each random number storage area provided in the RAM 111C stores a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times) as special figure start storage. The number stored in the special chart start memory is displayed on the storage display section (the special figure 1 hold display 54, the special figure 2 hold display 55) for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50, and the center. Also on the display device 41 of the case 40 and the information display device 800, it is displayed as a decorative special figure start memory display.

  The game control device 100 is configured to display the special figure 1 indicator 51 (variable display device) or the first start winning port 36, the second start winning port 97 or the normal variation winning device 37 based on the winning or the starting memory thereof. The first or second special figure fluctuation display game is played on the special figure 2 display 52 (fluctuation display device). The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure variation display game is displayed in which a display device (image display device) 41 displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) in a variable manner. And as a result of the special figure fluctuation display game, when the display form of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result form (special result), a special game state ( So-called big hit state). Correspondingly, the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 or the information display device 800 is also a special result mode. Further, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes the small hit result mode as a result of the special figure change display game, a small hit game state (so-called so-called game condition) , A small hit state). Correspondingly, the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 or the information display device 800 is also the small hit result mode.

  For example, in the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display device 41, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the numbers and the like described above on the display device 41 is changed to the left variation display region (first special symbol), the right variation display region ( In each of the second special symbol) and the middle fluctuation display area (third special symbol), each symbol is displayed in a variable manner (high-speed fluctuation) at a speed that is difficult to identify. Then, the symbols that have changed after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped in the order of the left variation display region, the right variation display region, and the middle variation display region, and stopped in each of the left variation display region, the right variation display region, and the middle variation display region. This is done by displaying the result of the special figure variation display game according to the result form constituted by the displayed identification information. In addition, the display device 41 performs a variable display game with a special decoration pattern corresponding to the number of special figure starting memories, and various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed to improve interest. In the information display device 800, as described above, the decorative special figure variation display game is executed using L1 and L2.

  The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display is performed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special map variable display game and the second special map variable display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game machine 10 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41.

In addition, the first start winning opening 36 (or the second start winning opening) 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 0. 97 or the normal variable winning device 37), the start memory is stored as the start right is generated, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first characteristic is immediately based on the start memory. A figure change display game (second special figure change display game) is started, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by one. On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the first or second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation display game has ended. If the game ball wins the first start winning port 36 (or the second starting winning port 97 or the normal variable winning device 37) when the game ball is not in the game, the special game state, or the small hit game state, the start is started. If the number of memories is less than the upper limit number, the starting memory number is incremented by 1, and one starting memory is stored. Then, in a state where the starting memory number is 1 or more, 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, At the end of the small hit gaming state), the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure variation display game (second special figure variation display game) is started based on the stored start memory. In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the starting port 2 switches 37a and 97a in the normal variable winning device 37, and the gate switch. 34a, a winning opening switch 35a, and a large winning opening switch 38a are provided with a magnetic detection coil, and a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor that detects a game ball using a phenomenon that a magnetic field changes when a metal comes close to the coil. (Hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) is used. In addition, the glass frame open detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the body frame open detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 and the like include a micro switch having a mechanical contact. Can be used.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) for comprehensively controlling games, and a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer) 111 is provided. CPU section 110, input section 120 having an input port, output section 130 having an output port, a driver, etc., CPU section 110, data bus 140 connecting between input section 120 and output section 130, etc. .

  The CPU section 110 includes a game microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and receives a clock that serves as a reference for the CPU operation clock, timer interrupt, and random number generation circuit. An oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 to be generated is included. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 so as to be operable. Is done.

  The power supply apparatus 400 includes a normal power supply including an AC-DC converter that generates the DC 32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power source, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC 12V and DC 5V from the DC 32V voltage, and the like. Unit 410, a backup power supply unit 420 for supplying power supply voltage to the RAM inside the gaming microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit, and a power failure monitoring signal for notifying the game control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of a power failure And a control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs a control signal such as a reset signal.

In this embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are integrated on a separate board or the game control device 100, that is, the main control device 100. You may comprise so that it may provide on a board | substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are provided on a board different from the power supply apparatus 400 or the main board as in the present embodiment. By providing this, it is possible to reduce the cost by removing it from the object of replacement.

  The backup power supply unit 420 can be composed of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly, the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is held even during a power failure or after the power is shut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops below 17V, for example, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. In addition, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the power is turned on or the power is restored.

  Further, the game control device 100 is provided with a RAM initialization switch 112. When this RAM initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated, and based on this, information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200 is forcibly initialized. Processing is performed. Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

  The gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (read-only memory) 111B, and a RAM (random access memory) 111C that can be read and written as needed.

  The ROM 111B stores invariant information (programs, fixed data, various random number judgment values, etc.) for game control in a nonvolatile manner, and the RAM 111C stores a work area for the CPU 111A and various signals and random number values during game control. Used as As the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

  In addition, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the production contents, and the presence or absence of the reach state. The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. The variation pattern table includes a loss variation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a jackpot variation pattern table selected when the result is a big hit, and the like. Furthermore, these pattern tables include a table for determining the second half fluctuation pattern that is the fluctuation pattern after reaching the reach state (such as the second half fluctuation group table and the second half fluctuation pattern selection table), and the fluctuation before reaching the reach state. A table for determining a first-half variation pattern as a pattern (first-half variation group table, first-half variation pattern selection table, etc.) is included.

Here, the reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can be changed, the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the special result mode is entered, the game is already derived at the stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. This means a display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is the special result mode even when the display device's variable display control progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. There is no display mode. For example, a state where so-called full-rotation reach is performed in a variable display region while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is included in the reach state. The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device has progressed to reach a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition for the special result mode.

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

  This reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (expectation value is different). As a reach effect, normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), Special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and Premier reach are set. The expected value increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premier reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode in the case where it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of date). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

  The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device, thereby playing the gaming machine. 10 overall control is performed. Although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 is a jackpot random number for determining the hit of the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol, a variation pattern in the special figure fluctuation display game (various patterns Random number generation circuit for generating fluctuation pattern random numbers for determining the fluctuation pattern game execution time in the variable display of reach and non-reach fluctuation display, and hit random numbers for determining the hit of the usual variable display game And a clock generator for generating a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A and an update timing of the random number generation circuit based on an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113. Yes.

  Further, the CPU 111A acquires any one variation pattern table from among a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the process related to the special figure variation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (winning (big hit or small hit) or off) or the probability state (normal probability state or high probability) of the special figure changing display game as the current gaming state. State), the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 as the current gaming state (short-time operation state (general power support state)), the starting memory number, etc., any one of a plurality of variation pattern tables Select and obtain the fluctuation pattern table. Here, when executing the special figure variation display game, the CPU 111A serves as variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one variation pattern table among the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B.

  The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives a payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100, thereby Control to make it pay out. In addition, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the ball.

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a panel radio wave sensor 62 that detects emission of radio waves to the gaming machine, a start port 1 switch 36a in the first start winning port 36, a second start winning port 97, and a normal variation winning device. 37, start port 2 switches 37a and 97a (start port 2 switches 1 and 2), a gate switch 34a in the normal start gate 34, a winning port switch 35a, and a special winning port switch 38a of the special variable winning device 38. An interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided which receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches and converts it to a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. ing. The proximity I / F 121 has an input range of 7V-11V, so that 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 to float. It is possible to detect an abnormal state such as, and output an abnormality detection signal.

  The output of the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switches 37a and 97a, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, and the big winning port switch 38a are input to the second input port 123. Is done. Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signal of the panel radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signal output when the abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the third input port 124. Further, the third input port 124 has a detection signal from the fraud detection magnetic sensor 61 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 or a glass frame open detection provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10. The detection signal of the switch 63 and the detection signal of the main body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 of the gaming machine 10 are also input. Note that a vibration sensor switch for detecting vibration may be provided in the gaming machine, and the detection signal may be input to the third input port 124.

  Of the outputs from the proximity I / F 121, the output to the second input port 123 is also supplied from the main board 100 to the test test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 70. Further, the detection signal of the start port 1 switch 36 a and the start port 2 switches 37 a and 97 a among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 is configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123. .

  As described above, the proximity I / F 121 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 121 is supplied with a voltage of 12 V from the power supply device 400 in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for normal IC operation. It has become.

  The data held in the second input port 123 is read out by asserting the enable signal CE2 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 123. be able to. The same applies to the third input port 124 and the first input port 122 described later.

The input unit 120 also includes a fraud radio signal from the payout control device 200 (a signal output when the frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12 detects radio waves), a payout busy signal (payout control device). 200 is a signal indicating whether or not a command can be received), a payout abnormality status signal (status signal indicating a payout abnormality), a shot ball cut switch signal (a signal indicating a lack of game balls before payout), an overflow switch signal (A signal output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full), a touch switch signal (input to a touch switch provided on the operation unit 24) A first input port 122 is provided which takes in a signal based on the data bus 140 and supplies the signal to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140.

  Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 125 for inputting a signal such as a power failure monitoring signal or a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 or the like. The Schmitt buffer 125 receives these input signals. It has a function to remove noise from. The power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 and the initialization switch signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 are once input to the first input port 122 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited.

  On the other hand, the reset signal RESET from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt buffer 125 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and also supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RESET is directly output to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test board. It is configured as follows. Further, the reset signal RESET may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RESET is not supplied to each port 122, 123, 124 of the input unit 120. The data set to each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input needs to be reset to prevent malfunction of the system. However, immediately before the reset signal RESET is input, each data of the input unit 120 is reset. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded when the gaming microcomputer 111 is reset.

  The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 132 disposed on a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the effect control apparatus 300 and a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the payout control apparatus 200. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 by serial communication. The one-way communication is such that no signal can be input to the game control device 100 from the side of the effect control device 300.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 via a relay board 70 for data indicating special symbol information of the variable display game to a test firing test apparatus of an accredited organization (not shown) and a signal indicating the probability status of jackpot. The output buffer 133 is configured to be mountable. The buffer 133 is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (a mass-produced product) installed in the game shop. A detection signal output from the proximity I / F 121, such as a start port switch, that is not required to be processed is supplied to the test test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

On the other hand, detection signals that cannot be supplied to the test firing test apparatus as they are, such as the magnetic sensor 61 and the panel radio wave sensor 62, are once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information, for example, the gaming machine controls the game. An error signal indicating that the state is not possible is supplied from the data bus 140 to the trial test apparatus via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplies it to the test test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits the signal line of the detection signal of the switch that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. ing. The port on the relay board 70 is connected to the gaming microcomputer 11.
The chip enable signal CE output from 1 is also supplied, and the signal of the port selected and controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the trial test apparatus.

  Further, the output unit 130 includes a solenoid (large winning port solenoid) 38b connected to the data bus 140 for opening the special variable winning device 38 and a solenoid (general power solenoid) 37c for opening the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37. A second output port 134 is provided for outputting the opening / closing data. In addition, the output unit 130 includes a third output port 135 for outputting ON / OFF data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the contents displayed on the collective display device 50, and the collective display device 50. A fourth output port 136 is provided for outputting on / off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected.

  The output unit 130 is provided with a fifth output port 137 for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal board 71. The external information terminal board 71 is provided with a photo relay, which can be connected to, for example, an external device (such as an information collection terminal or a game hall internal management device (hall computer)) installed in a game store, and stores information about the gaming machine 10. It can be supplied to an external device. Further, a launch permission signal is also output from the fifth output port 137 to the payout control device 200 via the Schmitt buffer 132.

  Further, the output unit 130 receives a switching data signal of the special prize opening solenoid 38b and the general power solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134, and generates and outputs a solenoid driving signal 138a. The second driver 138b for outputting the ON / OFF drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the third output port 135, and the current of the collective display device 50 output from the fourth output port 136 A third driver 138c that outputs an on / off drive signal for the lead-in digit line, and a fourth driver 138d that outputs an external information signal supplied from the fifth output port 137 to an external device such as a management device to the external information terminal board 71 Is provided.

  The first driver 138a is supplied with DC32V from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. Also, DC12V is supplied to the second driver 138b that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. Since the third driver 138c for driving the digit line is for drawing out the digit line corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V.

  A dynamic drive method is achieved by flowing a current to the anode terminal of the LED through the segment line by the second driver 138b that outputs 12V, and drawing the current through the segment line from the cathode terminal by the third driver 138c that outputs the ground potential. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so that the LEDs are lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal board 71 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. Note that the buffer 133, the second output port 134, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output board 130 of the game control apparatus 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be capable of two-way communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 through serial communication. Since such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in the case of a general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as the input ports 122, 123, and 124 are not provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control device 300 is for displaying video on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 and the main control microcomputer 311, similarly to the game microcomputer 111. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor for performing the image processing, and a sound source LSI 314 for controlling output of sound for reproducing various melody and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b.

  The main control microcomputer 311 stores a program ROM 321 composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 providing a work area, and stored contents even when power is not supplied in the event of a power failure. An FeRAM 323 that can be held is connected to an RTC (real-time clock) 338 that serves as a clock means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day of the week, time, etc.). A RAM for providing a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. A WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, decides the contents of the presentation and instructs the contents of the output video to the VDP 312, instructs the sound source LSI 314 to reproduce the sound, lights the decoration lamp, motors And control of solenoid drive control and production time management.

  The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a for providing a work area and a scaler 312b for enlarging and reducing images. The VDP 312 has an image ROM 325 in which character images and video data are stored, and an ultra-high-speed VRAM (video RAM) used to develop and process image data such as characters read from the image ROM 325. ) 326 is connected.

  Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer 311 and the VDP 312 are configured to transmit and receive data in a parallel manner. By transmitting and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial.

  From the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311, a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC for synchronizing the video of the display device 41 and lighting of the decoration lamps provided on the glass frame 15 and the game board 30, and a synchronization signal for giving data transmission timing STS is input. The VDP 312 informs the main control microcomputer 311 that it is waiting to receive commands and data from the interrupt control signals INT0 to n and the main control microcomputer 311 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT and the like are also input.

  The effect control device 300 is provided with a signal conversion circuit 313 that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by the LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method. Video data, a horizontal synchronization signal HSYNC, and a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC are input from the VDP 312 to the signal conversion circuit 313, and the video generated by the VDP 312 is input to the display device 41 via the signal conversion circuit 313. Is displayed.

A sound ROM 327 storing sound data is connected to the sound source LSI 314. The main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 are connected via an address / data bus 340. An interrupt signal INT is input from the tone generator LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311. The effect control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier that drives an upper speaker 19 a provided on the glass frame 15 and a lower speaker 19 b provided on the front frame 12. The generated sound is output from the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b via the amplifier circuit 337.

  In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. An ornamental special figure holding number command, a decorative special figure command, a variation command, a stop information command, etc. transmitted from the game control device 100 to the production control device 300 via this command I / F 331 are produced as a production control command signal (production command ). Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function. Yes.

  In addition, the effect control device 300 includes a board decoration LED control circuit 332 that drives and controls the board decoration device 46 and the information display device 800 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the glass frame 15, and provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board effect movable body control circuit 334 for driving and controlling a board effect device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41) is provided. These control circuits 332 to 334 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via an address / data bus 340. Note that a frame effect device having a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor that operates an effect device) is provided on the glass frame 15, and a frame effect movable body control circuit that drives and controls the frame effect device is provided. good.

  Further, the effect control device 300 includes an effect button switch 25 a built in the effect button 25 provided on the glass frame 15, a touch panel 29 provided on the glass frame 15, an initial position of a motor in the board effect device 44, and the like. The function of detecting the on / off state of the effect actor switch 47 (effect motor switch) for detecting the sound and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 and the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the effect control device 300 And a switch input circuit 336 for inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 is provided.

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply apparatus 400 drives a motor or a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control apparatus 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. In addition to DC32V, display device 41 consisting of a liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving motors and LEDs, and DC5V as the power supply voltage for command I / F 331, a voltage of DC15V for driving motors, LEDs, and speakers is generated. Is configured to do. Further, when an LSI operating at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer 311, a DC − for generating DC 3.3 V or DC 1.2 V based on DC 5 V is used. A DC converter is provided in the effect control device 300. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

  The reset signal generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply apparatus 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to put the device into a reset state. In addition, VDP 312 (VDRESET signal), tone generator LSI 314, amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) for driving speakers, and control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET) for driving and controlling lamps, motors, and the like in a form output from the main control microcomputer 311. Signal) to reset them. In addition, a cooling FAN 45 that cools various parts of the gaming machine 10 is connected to the effect control device 300, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven in a state in which the power of the effect control device 300 is turned on.

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided to the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining a missed hit of the normal game display game is performed. Then, after the identification symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the universal symbol display device, a process for displaying the universal symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of the normal map change display game is a win, a special result mode corresponding to each of the first per stop symbol to the third per stop symbol is displayed on the general diagram display, and the general electric solenoid 37c is operated. The movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 is controlled to be opened as described above for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds). That is, the game control device 100 serves as conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display.

  Further, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 1 switch 36a provided in the first start winning port 36, the start winning (starting memory) is stored, and based on this starting memory, the first special figure fluctuation display is stored. A game jackpot determination random number value is extracted and compared with a determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining a miss of the first special figure variation display game is performed. In addition, the start memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switches 37a, 97a provided in the second start winning port 97 and the normal variation winning device 37, and the second memory is stored based on the start memory. The random number value for determining the big hit of the special figure variation display game is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and the process of determining the winning deviation of the second special figure variation display game is performed.

  Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination results of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game to the effect control device 300. Then, after the identification symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, a process for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game to be stopped is performed. In other words, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the variable display game is based on winning in the starting winning area (the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37) of the game balls flowing down the game area 32. It constitutes a game control means for controlling the progress.

  In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 and the information display device 800 perform a process of displaying a decoration special map variation display game corresponding to the special map variation display game. Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the production state setting, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed. That is, the production control device 300 serves as production control means for controlling production related to a game (such as a variable display game).

  Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode and the small hit result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit or a small hit. In addition, processing for generating a special gaming state or a small hit gaming state is performed. In the process of generating the special game state or the small hit game state, for example, the CPU 111A can open the open / close door 38c of the special variable prize device 38 by the big prize opening solenoid 38b and allow the game ball to flow into the big prize opening. Control is performed. Then, until the condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined openable time elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. A control (cycle game) is performed in which the release is set as one round, and this is continued (repeated) a predetermined number of rounds. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a special winning opening / closing control means for performing control for opening / closing the special winning opening when the stop result mode becomes the special result mode. Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state (specific game state) as the game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. This high probability state is a state in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the low probability state. Moreover, even if it becomes a high probability state based on the result aspect of any of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure Both of the variable display games are in a high probability state.

  In addition, the game control device 100 sets a short time state (also referred to as a specific game state, a general figure high probability state, or a general electric power support state) as a gaming state after the special gaming state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. It is possible to generate. In this short state, the probability that the hit result of the normal map change display game (normal map probability) is higher than the normal probability (normal low probability state) of 0 (normal high probability state). Is possible. As a result, control is performed so that the opening time of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is longer than when the normal variation winning device 37 is in the normal low probability state. Here, in the normal variation winning device 37 in the present embodiment, the normal probability is set to 0 so that the movable member 37b is not opened in the normal gaming state.

  Also, in the short time state, the execution time of the normal map change display game (the normal map change time) is, for example, 500 milliseconds, and the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map change display game is, for example, 600 milliseconds. When the normal variation winning game 37 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won, the first stop symbol opening time (general power release time) and the number of releases (for example, 500 msec × 1), Opening time (general power opening time) of the second per stop symbol and the number of times of opening (for example, 1700 msec × 2 times), opening time of the third per stop symbol (general power opening time) and the number of times of opening (for example, 1700 ms ×) 3 times).

  In addition, the execution time of the general map variable display game, the general map stop time, the number of general power releases, and the general power open time are appropriately set so as to control the normal map variable display game and the normal variable winning device 37 to be in the short-time operation state. For example, in the short-time state, it is possible to control the execution time of the above-described normal variation display game (ordinary variation time) to be the second variation display time shorter than the first variation display time. (For example, 10,000 milliseconds is 1000 milliseconds). Further, in the short time state, it is possible to control the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map change display game to be the second stop time shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 milliseconds). 704 ms). Also, in the short-time state, when the normal variation winning game 37 is released as a result of the normal-variation display game being won, the opening time (general power open time) is set to the normal state (low-probability state) It is possible to control so that the second opening time is longer than one opening time (for example, 100 msec is 1352 msec). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 (the number of times of normal power release) is greater than the number of times of opening the first time (for example, 2 times) with respect to the result of one hit of the normal fluctuation display game. It is possible to set the number of times of opening (for example, 4 times) to the second opening number. Also, in the short-time state, the probability that the hit result of the normal-variable display game (normal-probability) is higher than the normal probability (normal low-probability state, for example, 1/251) in the normal operation state. Probability (usually high probability state, eg 250/251) is possible.

In the short-time state, the normal variation winning device 37 is in an open state by changing any one or more of the normal time fluctuation time, the normal time stop time, the number of normal power releases, the normal power release time, and the normal figure probability. Make the conversion time longer than usual. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of time-short states that are different from each other. Moreover, when it is a hit, either the first opening mode or the second opening mode may be selected. In this case, the selection probabilities of the first release mode and the second release mode may be different. Further, the high probability state and the short time state can be generated independently, and both can be generated simultaneously or only one can be generated.

  FIG. 9 shows the probability of winning and the type of winning. As shown in FIG. 9A, the probability of winning a big hit is the same in the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game. Further, the probability of winning a small hit is different between the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game. This small hit probability does not change regardless of the state of the big hit probability.

  FIG. 9B shows the winning types, the average number of winning prize balls and the distribution probability for each winning type. The big hit types include 16R probability variation A to F, 6R probability variation, 2R probability variation A and B, and the distribution probability is different between the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game. The 16R probability variation A to F has 16 rounds that can be executed in the special game state, but the contents of the effects and the operation mode of the special variable winning device 38 in each round are different. In addition, the 2R probability variation A and B are two rounds that can be executed in the special game state, but the contents of the effects are different.

  In addition, after the special game state based on the big hit, the high-probability state (specific game state) is maintained over a period until a predetermined number of times (here, 80 times) the special figure variation display game is executed. Therefore, any big hit type is a probable big hit. In other words, the game control device 100 serves as a specific game state generating means capable of generating a specific game state in which the variable display game is executed so as to be advantageous to the player for a predetermined period after the end of the special game state. Of course, it may include a normal jackpot which is a low probability state after the special gaming state is finished. In the case of 16R probability variation A to F, 6R probability variation, and 2R probability variation A, a normal variation winning device is provided for a period of time until the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times (here, 80 times) after the special game state is finished. The operation state 37 becomes the short-time operation state. In the case of 2R probability variation A, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 becomes the normal operation state after the special game state is ended.

  The operation modes of the special variable winning device 38 in each round include long opening and short opening. In the long opening, the openable time is 29 seconds, and in the short opening, the openable time is 0.2 seconds. Therefore, the more rounds that are open, the greater the number of winning balls. The 16R probability variation A, B, F is long open in any round. Therefore, it is also a big hit of 16 rounds (actual 16R). These differ in the content of the production. Further, the 16R probability variation C is long open until 12 rounds, and short open between 13 and 16 rounds. Therefore, it can be said to be a big hit of 12 rounds (actual 12R). Further, the 16R probability variation D is long open until 8 rounds, and short open between 9 and 16 rounds. Therefore, it can be said to be a big hit of 8 rounds (actual 8R). Further, the 16R probability variation E is long open until 4 rounds, and short open between 5 and 16 rounds. Therefore, it can be said to be a big hit of 4 rounds (actual 4R). In addition, the 6R probability variation is long open in any round, and the 2R probability variation A and B is short open in any round. In the case of small hits, the short opening of 0.2 seconds is performed twice as in the case of 2R probability variation A and B.

  Hereinafter, control of the gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes a main process shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 and a timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 12 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 milliseconds).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, first, the process of prohibiting the interrupt (step S1) is performed, and then the start address of the area in which the value of the register or the like is saved when the interrupt occurs. A stack pointer setting process (step S2) for setting a certain stack pointer is performed. Next, register bank 0 is designated (step S3), and the upper address of the RAM head address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S4). In the case of the present embodiment, the RAM address range is 0000h to 01FFh, the upper order is 00h or 01h, and the top 00h is set in step S4. Next, a firing stop signal is output to set the firing permission signal to a prohibited state (step S5). The launch permission signal is set to a prohibited state when at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 outputs a firing stop signal, and the launch of the game ball is prohibited.

  Thereafter, the state of the input port 1 (first input port 122) is read (step S6), and processing for setting a power-on delay timer is performed (step S7). In this process, by setting a predetermined initial value, a program of slave control means (for example, payout control apparatus 200 or effect control apparatus 300) that performs various controls in accordance with instructions from the game control apparatus 100 serving as the main control means. A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting for normal startup is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 is first started up, and the command is sent to the slave control device before the slave control device (for example, the payout control device 200 or the production control device 300) is started up. Can avoid missing commands. That is, the game control device 100 delays the start of the main control means (game control device 100) and waits for the start of the slave control devices (the payout control device 200, the effect control device 300, etc.) when the power is turned on. A standby means for setting the standby time is provided.

  In addition, the power-on delay timer is counted using a storage area (a RAM area or a register that is not subject to validity determination) that is not subject to RAM validity determination (checksum calculation). Thereby, when calculating check data such as the checksum of the RAM area, it is not necessary to exclude a part of the RAM area, so that it is possible to prevent the control at power-on from becoming complicated.

  Note that an initialization switch signal is input to the first input port 122, and the operation of the initialization switch 112 is reliably performed by reading the state of the first input port 122 before the start of the standby time. It can be detected. In other words, if the state of the initialization switch 112 is read after the standby time has elapsed, the initialization switch 112 is operated after waiting for the standby time to elapse, or the initialization switch 112 is operated from when the power is turned on until the standby time elapses. It is necessary to continue doing. 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.

  After performing the process of setting the power-on delay timer (step S7), the process of measuring the standby time and monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the standby time (steps S8 to S12). First, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read via the port and the data bus and the number of times (for example, twice) to be checked is set (step S8) to determine whether the power failure monitoring signal is on. Perform (step S9).

  If the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks set in step S8 (step S10). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on for the number of checks (step S10; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9). If the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks (step S10; Y), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the power supply of the gaming machine is waited to be cut off. In this way, it is possible to prevent a power outage from being erroneously detected due to noise, etc. by determining that a power outage has occurred when the power outage monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period of time, and appropriately deal with problems at power-on. can do.

  That is, the game control device 100 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 100 that constitutes the main control means is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with a problem at the time of 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 (step S9; N), that is, when a power failure has not occurred, the power-on delay timer is updated by -1 (step S11), and the timer value is 0? Is determined (step S12). If the value of the timer is not 0 (step S12; N), that is, if the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal (step S8). If the value of the timer is 0 (step S12; Y), that is, if the standby time has expired, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM is permitted (step S13). ), Off-data is output to all output ports (set to a state in which there is no output) (step S14).

  Next, a serial port (a port pre-installed in the gaming microcomputer 111 and used in this embodiment for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200) is set (step S15) and read first. Whether the initialization switch has been turned on is determined from the state of the first input port 122 (step S16).

  When the initialization switch is off (step S16; N), it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data 1 (for example, 5Ah) (step S17). If so (step S17; Y), it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data 2 (for example, A5h) (step S18). If the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S18; Y), a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum of a predetermined area in the RWM is performed (step S19). It is determined whether or not the checksums match (step S20). If the checksums match (step S20; Y), the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG.

  Further, when it is determined that the initialization switch is on (step S16; Y), or when it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S17; N or step S18; N). If it is determined that the checksum is not normal (step S20; N), the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG. 11 to perform initialization processing. That is, the initialization switch constitutes an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 initializes the data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. Make.

In step S21 of FIG. 11, the initial value at the time of power failure recovery is saved in the area to be initialized (step S21). The areas to be initialized here are a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, and an area related to error fraud monitoring. The busy signal status area for storing the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept the command, is also cleared, indicating that the state of the payout busy signal has not been determined. Undefined state. Similarly, the touch switch signal state monitoring area for storing the state of the touch switch signal is also cleared, and an undefined state indicating that the state of the touch switch signal has not been determined. Thereafter, an area for storing the game state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state (step S22). Here, when the special figure is not in high probability (step S22; N), steps S23 and S24 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S25. On the other hand, when the special figure is in a high probability (step S22; Y), the on-information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S23), for example, a high probability notification LED (error display) provided in the collective display device 50, for example. Data) is saved in the segment area (step S24). And the command at the time of the power failure restoration corresponding to the process number prepared in order to perform the special figure game process mentioned later reasonably is transmitted to an effect control board (effect control apparatus 300) (step S25), and step S31 Proceed to In the case of the present embodiment, in step S25, a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, a screen designation command (a customer waiting demonstration screen command if waiting for a customer, otherwise) If so, send multiple commands such as recovery screen commands). Depending on the model, in addition to these commands, an effect count information command and a high probability count information command are also transmitted.

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S16, S17, S18, S20 to step S26, the RAM access prohibited area is set to access permitted (step S26), and all the areas including the busy signal status area and the touch switch signal state monitoring area are set. The RAM area is cleared to 0 (step S27), and the RAM access prohibition area is set to access prohibition (step S28). Then, the initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area to be initialized (step S29). The area to be initialized here is an area relating to the setting of the customer waiting demonstration area and the production mode. And the command at the time of RAM initialization is transmitted to an effect control board (effect control apparatus 300) (step S30), and it progresses to step S31. In this embodiment, in step S30, a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, a RAM initialization command (a customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed and a predetermined time ( A plurality of commands such as a command for informing the RAM initialization with light and sound (for example, for 30 seconds) are transmitted. Depending on the model, in addition to these commands, an effect count information command and a high probability count information command are also transmitted.

In step S31, a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator).
Performs processing to start the circuit. The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC for giving a trigger for updating a random number supplied to the random number generation circuit.

  After the CTC activation process in step S31, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S32). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. 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.

Thereafter, the value of a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on is extracted, and various corresponding initial value random numbers (in the case of this embodiment, random numbers that determine the hit pattern of the special figure) RWM as the initial value (start value) of (big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number), random number that determines the hit of the normal figure (per random number), random number that determines the hit symbol of the normal figure (per hit random number) After saving to the area (step S33), the interruption is permitted (step S34). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on. Therefore, this value is used as the initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step S35) is performed for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers. Although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the winning symbol random number are generated using random numbers generated in the random number generation circuit. It is configured as follows. However, the big hit random number is a so-called “high-speed counter” that is updated based on a clock having a speed equal to or higher than the operation clock of the CPU. The big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, This is a “low-speed counter” that is updated on the basis of a CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from CTC (CTC0) of timer interrupt processing) having the same cycle as the timer interrupt processing as a unit. In addition, in the big hit design random number, the small hit design random number, the hit random number, and the hit design random number, each time the random number makes a round, the initial value random number (generated by software) is used to change the start value. Is adopted. Each random number may be a counter update by +1 or −1, or may be a random update in which all values within the range appear without overlapping until one round is reached. That is, the big hit random number is a random number updated only by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are random numbers updated by hardware and software.

  After the initial value random number update process in step S35, the number of times (for example, twice) for reading and checking the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 via the port and the data bus is set (step S36), It is determined whether the monitoring signal is on (step S37). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S37; N), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step S35). That is, when no power failure has occurred, the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S35) (step S34), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed preferentially. Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  The initial value random number update process in step S35 includes a method of performing the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid execution of the value random number update process, when performing the initial value random number update process in the main process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

  If the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S37; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks set in step S36 (step S38). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on for the number of checks (step S38; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S37). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks (step S38; Y), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S39), all A process of outputting off data to the output port (step S40) is performed.

  Thereafter, the power failure inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection region 1 (step S41), and the power failure inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection region 2 (step S42). Further, after performing a checksum calculation process (step S43) for calculating a checksum when the RWM is powered off, and a process for saving the calculated checksum (step S44), a process for prohibiting access to the RWM (step S45). ) And wait for the gaming machine to be turned off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure inspection area and the checksum at the time of power shutoff is calculated to determine whether the information stored in the RWM before the power shut down is properly backed up. It can be judged at the time of re-input.

  From the above, the main control means (game control apparatus 100) for overall control of the game, and the slave control means (payout control apparatus 200, effect control apparatus 300, etc.) for performing various controls in accordance with instructions from the main control means. ), The main control means is a standby means (game control apparatus) for setting a predetermined standby time for delaying the start of the main control means and waiting for the start of the slave control device when the power is turned on. 100) and a power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the predetermined waiting time.

  The power supply device 400 includes a power supply device 400 that supplies power to various devices. The power supply device 400 is configured to output a power failure monitoring signal when the occurrence of a power failure is detected, and the power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) When a power failure monitoring signal is continuously received over a predetermined period, it is determined that a power failure has occurred.

  Further, the main control means (game control device 100) is based on the RAM 111C capable of storing data, the initialization operation unit (initialization switch) capable of being operated from the outside, and the operation of the initialization operation unit. An initialization means (game control device 100) for initializing data stored in the RAM 111C, and the operation state of the initialization means is read before the start of the waiting time.

  Further, the main control means (game control apparatus 100) permits access to the RAM 111C after the standby time has elapsed.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 12, the timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled and the timer interrupt process of FIG. 12 is started.

  When timer interrupt processing is started, first, register bank 1 is designated (step S101). Switching to the register bank 1 is equivalent to performing a register saving process in which a value held in a predetermined register (for example, a register used in the main process) is transferred to the RWM. Next, the upper address of the RAM head address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S102). In step S102, the same processing as step S4 in the main processing is performed, but the register bank is different. Next, input processing (step S103) is performed to input from various sensors and switches and to acquire signals, that is, to read the state of each input port. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S104) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 38b, general electric solenoid 37c) or the like is performed.

Note that when a signal for stopping the firing is output in step S5 in the main process, a signal for permitting the firing is output by performing this output process, and the launch permitting signal can be set to the permitted state. This launch permission signal is output to the launch control device via the payout control device. At that time, no signal processing or the like is performed. In addition, the launch permission signal is a first signal indicating a launch permission state viewed from the game control device, and a second signal (launch permission signal) indicating the launch permission state viewed from the payout control device is also a payout control. Generated in the device and output to the launch controller. That is, when two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device and both are permitted to launch, the game ball can be launched.

  Next, a payout command transmission process (step S105), a random number update process 1 (step S106), and a random number update process 2 (step S107) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control apparatus 200 are performed. Thereafter, it is monitored whether there is a normal signal input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switches 37a and 97a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, and the big winning port switch 38a, A prize opening switch / state monitoring process (step S108) for monitoring (whether the front frame or the glass frame is not opened) is performed. Also, a special figure game process (step S109) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game and a general figure game process (step S110) for performing a process related to the common figure variation display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S111), which is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays special information variation display game and various information related to the game to display desired contents, magnetic sensor 61 Magnet fraud monitoring process (step S112) that performs a process of checking the detection signal from the panel to determine whether there is an abnormality, and a panel radio wave fraud that performs a process of checking the detection signal from the panel radio wave sensor 62 to determine whether there is an abnormality A monitoring process (step S113) is performed. Then, an external information editing process (step S114) for setting a signal to be output to various external devices in the output buffer is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the process for restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process for allowing the interrupt) and the process for restoring the designation of the register bank (that is, the process for designating the register bank 0) Automatically at the time of the timer interrupt processing. Depending on the CPU used, there is a gaming machine that needs to instruct execution of processing for restoring the interrupt disabled state and processing for restoring the designation of the register bank.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, details of the special game process (step S109) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. In the special figure game process, the input of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switches 37a and 97a are monitored, the whole process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the special figure game process, first, a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring winnings of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switches 37a and 97a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins in the first start winning port 36, the second start winning port 97, and the normal variation winning device 37, various random numbers (such as a big hit random number) are extracted, A game result preliminary determination is performed in advance to determine a game result based on a prize in a stage before the start of the special figure variation display game based on the game.

  Next, a special winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In the special winning prize switch monitoring process, a process for monitoring the detection of a game ball at the special winning prize switch 38a provided in the special variable winning device 38 is performed.

Next, if the special figure game processing timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step A3). The minimum value of the special figure game processing timer is set to “0”. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure game process timer is “0” (step A4). When the value of the special figure game process timer is “0” (step A4; Y), that is, when the time has expired or has already expired, reference is made to branch to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number. The special figure game sequence branch table to be set is set in the register (step A5), and the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired using the table (step A6). Then, a subroutine call is made according to the special figure game process number (step A7).

In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “0”, the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure fluctuation display game, the setting of the production, A special figure routine process (step A8) for setting information necessary for the process is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “1”, special figure changing process for setting a special figure stop display time, setting information necessary for performing the special figure display process, etc. (Step A9) is performed.

  In step A7, if the special figure game process number is “2”, if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command is set according to the type of the big hit, and the big winning prize opening for each big hit A special chart display process (step A10) is performed for setting the fanfare time according to the release pattern and setting information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process.

In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “3”, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the process during opening of the big prize opening, etc. are performed. Processing during fanfare / interval (step A11) is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “4”, if the big hit round is not the final round, the interval command is set, while if it is the final round, the ending command is set, A special winning opening opening process (step A12) for setting information necessary for performing the ball process is performed.

In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “5”, if the big hit round is the final round, a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining balls in the big winning opening and a big hit end process are performed. A big winning opening remaining ball process (step A13) for setting information necessary for the execution is performed.
In step A7, if the special figure game process number is “6”, a big hit end process (step A14) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure routine process is performed.

In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “7”, in order to perform the process of setting the opening time / opening pattern of the big prize opening, the setting of the fanfare command, and the small hitting process when the small hit occurs A small hitting fanfare process (step A15) for setting necessary information and the like is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “8”, a small hitting process (step A16) for setting an ending command and setting information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball process is performed. .
In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “9”, a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining balls won in the big winning opening during the small hitting process, The small hit remaining ball processing (step A17) for setting information necessary for performing the above is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “10”, a small hit end process (step A18) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure routine process is performed.

Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step A)
19) The symbol fluctuation control process (step A20) related to the special figure 1 indicator 51 is performed. And after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A21), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A22) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed, and a special figure game process is complete | finished. To do. On the other hand, if the value of the special figure game process timer is not “0” in step A4 (step A4; N), that is, if the time is not up, the process proceeds to step A19 and the subsequent processes are performed. Do.

  Note that the small hit is a result mode that does not involve the operation of the condition device, and the big hit is a special result that involves the operation of the condition device. The condition device is activated when a big hit occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game (stop display of the big hit symbol). It means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable winning device 38 is set (actual accessory continuous operation device is operated). The fact that the condition device does not operate means that the aforementioned flag is not set as in the case of winning a small lottery. The “condition device” may be software means such as a flag that is turned on / off in software as described above, or may be hardware means such as a switch that is electrically turned on / off. In addition, “condition device” is a term generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of an electric accessory, and the same applies to this specification. It is used as a term having a meaning.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, a first start port (first start winning port 36) winning monitor table is prepared (step A101), and a hard random number acquisition process (step A102) is performed. In this hard random number acquisition process, when there is an input to the target start port switch (here, the start port 1 switch), the jackpot random number extracted to the latch register is loaded and prepared, and the target start port is loaded. Information indicating that there has been a prize is set. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a winning at the first starting port (step A103).
If it is determined in step A103 that there is no winning at the first start opening (step A103; N), the process proceeds to step A106 and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A103 that there is a winning at the first starting port (step A103; Y), a table for setting information on hold by the first starting port (first starting winning port 36) is set. After the preparation (step A104), the special figure start port switch common process (step A105) is performed.

Next, a winning start monitoring table is prepared (step A106) and a hard random number acquisition process (step A107) is performed (second starting prize winning device 37, second starting prize winning port 97). In this hard random number acquisition process, when there is an input to the target start port switch (start port 2 switch in this case), the big hit random number extracted to the latch register is loaded and prepared, Information indicating that there has been a prize is set. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a winning at the second starting port (step A108).
If it is determined in step A108 that there is no winning at the second starting port (step A108; N), the starting port switch monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A108 that there is a winning at the second starting port (step A108; Y), the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning device 37) is operating, that is, normal variation. It is determined whether or not the winning device 37 is in an open state in which a game ball can be won (step A109), and if it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is operating (step A109; Y), a step is performed. The process proceeds to A111, and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A109 that the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (step A109; N), it is determined whether or not a normal electric power fraud has occurred (step A110).

  In determining whether the electric power fraud is occurring, it is determined that the fraud is occurring when the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variation winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determination (for example, 5). The normal variation winning device 37 cannot win a game ball in the closed state, and can win a game ball only in the open state. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, it is a case where some abnormality or fraud has occurred. When there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. Then, when the number of illegal winnings counted in this way is equal to or larger than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value), it is determined that fraud has occurred.

  If it is determined in step A110 that there is no fraud in ordinary power transmission (step A110; N), a table for setting information on hold by the second starting port (second starting winning port 97, ordinary variable winning device 37) is prepared. After (step A111), the special drawing start port switch common process (step A112) is performed, and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. Further, when it is determined in step A110 that the power transmission fraud has occurred (step A110; Y), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second start memory is not generated any more. Note that in the case of winning the second start winning opening 97, the processes of steps A111 and A112 are performed without performing the processes of steps A109 and A110.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, details of the special-purpose start port switch common process (steps A105 and A112) in the above-described start port switch monitoring process will be described. The special figure start port switch common process is a process that is commonly performed for each input when there is an input from the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switches 37a and 97a.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the special figure start port switch common processing, first, information regarding the number of winnings to the start port switch to be monitored among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switches 37a and 97a is obtained as a gaming machine. The start port signal output count that is the number of outputs to 10 external management devices is loaded (step A131), the loaded value is updated by 1 (step A132), and it is determined whether the output count overflows (step A132). Step A133). If the number of outputs does not overflow (step A133; N), the updated value is saved in the starter signal output number area of the RWM (step A134), and the process proceeds to step A135. On the other hand, if the number of outputs overflows (step A133; Y), the process proceeds to step A135. In the present embodiment, values from “0” to “255” can be stored in the start port signal output frequency area. When the loaded value is “255”, the updated value becomes “0” by +1 update, and it is determined that the output count overflows.

  Next, it is determined whether among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switches 37a and 97a, the number of special figure hold (start memory) to be updated corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored is less than the upper limit value (step A135). ). When the number of special figure reservations to be updated is not less than the upper limit value (step A135; N), the special figure start port switch common process is terminated. If the number of special figure hold to be updated is less than the upper limit (step A135; Y), update the number of special figure hold to be updated (number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold) by +1 ( Step A136), the target start opening winning flag is saved (Step A137). Subsequently, the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored and the number of special figure hold is calculated (step A138), and the jackpot random number prepared in the hard random number acquisition processing in steps A102 and A107 is used as the random number in the RAM 111C. The big hit random number storage area in the storage area 150 is saved (step A139).

As will be described later with reference to FIG. 47, the random number storage area 150 includes a first storage area 151 for storing a first start random number generated based on winning in the first start winning opening 36, and a second start winning opening 97. And a second storage area 152 for storing a random number in the second start memory generated based on winning in the normal variation winning device 37. The first storage area 151 is provided with four areas corresponding to the number capable of storing the first start memory, and the second storage area 152 is provided with four areas corresponding to the number capable of storing the second start memory. In the first storage area 151 and the second storage area 152, area numbers 1 to 4 are assigned to four areas, respectively. In addition, each area has a big hit random number storage area for storing big hit random numbers, a big hit symbol random number storage area for storing big hit symbol random numbers, a small hit symbol random number storage area for storing small hit symbol random numbers, and a fluctuation pattern random number storing variable pattern The pattern random number storage area is included. The newly generated random number of the first start memory is stored in the area having the smallest area number among the free areas in the first storage area 151, and the newly generated random number of the second start memory is stored in the second storage area 152. Of the free areas, the area with the smallest area number is stored.

  Next, the big hit symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is extracted, prepared (step A140), and saved in the big hit symbol random number storage area in the random number storage area 150 of the RAM 111C (step A141). Next, a small hit symbol random number is extracted, prepared (step A142), and saved in the small hit symbol random number storage area in the random number storage area 150 of the RAM 111C (step A143). Further, the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are saved in the fluctuation pattern random number storage area in the random number storage area 150 of the corresponding RAM 111C (step A144), and special figure hold information determination processing (step A145) is performed. Then, a decoration special figure hold number command corresponding to the monitoring target start opening switch and the special figure hold number is prepared (step A146), and an effect command setting process (step A147) is performed to perform a special figure start opening switch common process. finish.

  Here, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of game balls into the start winning area of the first start winning opening 36, the second starting winning opening 97, and the normal variable winning apparatus 37. And a starting storage means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a starting storage serving as the right to execute the variable display game. Further, the start storage means (game control device 100) performs a first start with various random numbers extracted based on winning of game balls to the first start winning opening (first starting winning opening 36) up to a predetermined number. As a memory (first start storage means), a predetermined number of random numbers extracted based on the winning of a game ball to the second start winning opening (second starting winning opening 97, normal variation winning device 37) The upper limit is stored as the second start memory (second start storage means).

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A145) in the above-described start port switch common process will be described. The special figure hold information determination process is a prefetching process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

  As shown in FIG. 16, first, random numbers in the area corresponding to the target special figure type and the number of reserved special figure types are loaded (step A151), and the loaded random number is saved in the random number processing area (step A152). ). As will be described later with reference to FIG. 47, the random number processing area 153 is a common area for processing the random numbers stored in the first storage area 151 and the second storage area 152. As a result, the random number for the latest start memory is loaded and saved in the random number processing area 153. That is, the random numbers stored in the random number storage area in the last steps A139 to A144 are loaded and saved in the random number processing area 153.

Next, a low-probability determination flag is prepared in order to perform determination based on the determination value in the low-probability state (step A153), and pre-fetching determination processing is performed (step A154). If the result of the pre-reading hit determination process is a big hit (step A155; Y), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target starter switch is set (step A156), and the random number processing area 153 is set in step A152. The stop symbol information corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number saved in is acquired (step A157), and the process proceeds to step A162. If the result of the pre-reading hit determination process is not a big hit (step A155; N), it is determined whether the result of the pre-reading hit determination process is a small hit (step A158).

  If the result of the pre-reading hit determination process is a small hit (step A158; Y), a small hit symbol random number check table is set (step A159), and the saved small hit symbol random number is stored in the random number processing area 153 in step A152. The stop symbol information corresponding to is acquired (step A160), and the process proceeds to step A162. If the result of the pre-reading hit determination process is not a small hit (step A155; N), that is, if it is out of place, the outage stop symbol information is set (step A161), and the process proceeds to step A162.

  Then, the stop symbol information is saved in the symbol information area (step A162), and a pre-read stop symbol command (low probability) corresponding to the target start port switch and the stop symbol information is prepared (step A163), and an effect command setting process (Step A164). Thereby, the determination result in the low probability state is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

  Next, a high-probability determination flag is prepared in order to perform determination based on the determination value in the high-probability state (step A165), and prefetching determination processing is performed (step A166). If the result of the pre-reading hit determination process is a big hit (step A167; Y), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target starter switch is set (step A168), and the random number processing area 153 is set in step A152. The stop symbol information corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number saved in (2) is acquired (step A169), and the process proceeds to step A174. If the result of the prefetching determination process is not a big hit (step A167; N), it is determined whether the result of the prefetching judgment process is a small hit (step A170).

  If the result of the pre-reading hit determination process is a small hit (step A170; Y), a small hit symbol random number check table is set (step A171), and the small hit symbol saved in the random number processing area 153 in step A152 is set. Stop symbol information corresponding to the random number is acquired (step A172), and the process proceeds to step A174. If the result of the pre-reading hit determination process is not a small hit (step A170; N), that is, if it is out of place, the outage stop symbol information is set (step A173), and the process proceeds to step A174.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the special figure high probability (high probability state) is in effect (step A174), and if it is not in the special figure high probability (step A174; N), the process proceeds to step A176. If the special symbol high probability is present (step A174; Y), the stopped symbol information is saved (overwritten) in the symbol information area (step A175), and the process proceeds to step A176. Thereafter, a look-ahead stop symbol command (high probability) corresponding to the target start port switch and stop symbol information is prepared (step A170), and an effect command setting process is performed (step A177). Thereby, the determination result in the high probability state is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

  Next, a special figure information setting process (step A178) for setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting a fluctuation pattern is performed, and a fluctuation pattern setting process for setting the fluctuation mode of the special figure fluctuation display game is performed (step S178). A179). After that, a prefetch variation pattern command corresponding to the first variation number indicating the first variation pattern and the second variation number indicating the second variation pattern in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is prepared (step A180), and an effect command setting process is performed. (Step A181), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. The special figure information setting process in step A176 and the variation pattern setting process in step A177 are the same as the processes executed at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure ordinary process.

  With the above processing, the prefetch stop symbol command including the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory to be prefetched and the prefetch variation pattern command including the information of the variation pattern in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory are obtained. It is prepared and transmitted to the production control device 300. Note that as the prefetch stop symbol command, commands corresponding to the determination result in the low probability state and the determination result in the high probability state are transmitted. As a result, the determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information corresponding to the start memory (whether it is a big hit or the type of the fluctuation pattern) is controlled before the start timing of the special figure change display game based on the corresponding start memory. It is possible to notify the apparatus 300, and in particular, by changing the decoration special figure start memory display displayed on the memory display unit 83 of the display device 41, the player before the start timing of the special figure variable display game It is possible to notify the result related information.

  That is, the game control device 100 determines the random number stored as the start memory in the start winning storage means (game control device 100) before the execution of the variable display game based on the start memory (for example, whether or not a special result is obtained). It is a pre-determination means. Note that the time when the random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory is determined in advance is not only at the start winning time when the start memory is generated, but any time before the variable display game based on the start memory is performed. Good.

[Pre-fetching judgment processing]
Next, details of the prefetching determination process (steps A154 and A166) in the special figure hold information determination process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, in the look-ahead determination process, first, a lower limit determination value of the big hit determination value is set (step A181), and it is determined whether the value of the target big hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A182). The big hit means that the big hit random number matches the big hit determination value. The big hit judgment value is a plurality of consecutive values, and the big hit random number is greater than or equal to the lower limit judgment value that is the lower limit value of the big hit judgment value and less than or equal to the upper limit judgment value that is the upper limit value of the big hit judgment value It is determined that it is a big hit.

  When the value of the big hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A182; Y), that is, when it is not the big hit, the process proceeds to step A187. If the value of the big hit random number is not less than the lower limit determination value (step A182; N), it is determined whether the determination flag is a high probability determination (step A183).

  If the determination flag is high probability determination (step A183; Y), an upper limit determination value with high probability is set (step A184), and it is determined whether the value of the target big hit random number is greater than the upper limit determination value. (Step A186). When the determination flag is not a high probability determination (step A183; N), that is, when the determination flag is a low probability determination flag, an upper limit determination value during a low probability is set (step A185), and the value of the target jackpot random number is the upper limit. It is determined whether it is larger than the determination value (step A186).

  When the value of the big hit random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step A186; Y), that is, when it is not the big hit, the process proceeds to step A187. If the value of the big hit random number is not larger than the upper limit determination value (step A186; N), that is, if it is a big hit, the big hit is set as the determination result (step A191), and the prefetch hit determination process is terminated.

  In step A187, a small hit lower limit determination value is set, and it is determined whether the value of the target big hit random number is less than the small hit lower limit determination value (step A187). Note that “small hit” means that the big hit random number matches the small hit determination value. The small hit judgment value is a plurality of consecutive values, and the big hit random number is greater than or equal to the small hit judgment lower limit judgment value that is the lower limit value of the small hit judgment value, and the small hit judgment upper limit that is the upper limit value of the small hit judgment value. When it is less than or equal to the determination value, it is determined to be a small hit. Of course, the range of the big hit judgment value and the range of the small hit judgment value are set so as not to suffer.

  When the value of the big hit random number is less than the small hit lower limit determination value (step A187; Y), that is, when it is out of place, a difference is set as the determination result (step A189), and the small hit determination process is terminated. If the value of the big hit random number is not less than the small hit lower limit determination value (step A187; N), a small hit upper limit determination value is set to determine whether the target big hit random value is larger than the small hit upper limit determination value. (Step A188).

  When the value of the big hit random number is larger than the small hit upper limit determination value (step A188; Y), that is, when it is out of place, the determination result is set as out (step A189), and the small hit determination process is terminated. If the value of the big hit random number is not larger than the small hit upper limit determination value (step A188; N), that is, if it is a small hit, a small hit is set as the determination result (step A190), and the small hit determination process is terminated. To do.

[Big prize opening switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the special winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, in the special prize opening switch monitoring process, first, it is determined whether the value of the special game process number is “4”, that is, whether the special prize opening process is being performed (step A201). . When the special winning opening is being opened (step A201; Y), the process proceeds to step A205. If the special winning opening is not being opened (step A201; N), it is determined whether the value of the special figure game process number is “5”, that is, whether the special winning opening remaining ball is being processed (step S201). A202).
If the winning prize remaining ball processing is in progress (step A202; Y), the process proceeds to step A205. If the winning ball remaining ball processing is not being performed (step A205; N), it is determined whether the value of the special figure game processing number is “8”, that is, whether the small hitting middle processing is being performed (step A203). ).
When the small hitting process is being performed (step A204; Y), the process proceeds to step A205. If the small hitting process is not in progress (step A203; N), it is determined whether the value of the special figure game process number is “9”, that is, whether the small hit remaining ball process is in progress (step A204).
Since the special figure game process number does not shift to the next until the special figure game process timer becomes “0”, the progress of the game can be checked by the special figure game process number.

When the small hit remaining ball processing is not in progress (step A204; N), the big winning opening switch monitoring processing is terminated. If the small hit remaining sphere processing is in progress (step A204; Y), the processing proceeds to step A205.
Then, “0” is set to the winning counter (step A205), and it is determined whether or not there is an input to the big winning opening switch 1 (one big winning opening switch 38a) (step A206).

  If there is no input to the big prize opening switch 1 (step A206; N), it is determined whether there is an input to the big prize opening switch 2 (the other big prize opening switch 38a) (step A210). If there is an input to the special winning opening switch 1 (step A206; Y), a special winning opening count command is prepared (step A207) and an effect command setting process (step A208) is performed. Then, the winning counter is updated by +1 (step A209), and it is determined whether or not there is an input to the big prize opening switch 2 (the other big prize opening switch 38a) (step A210).

If there is no input to the big winning opening switch 2 (step A210; N), it is determined whether the value of the winning counter is 0 (step A214). When there is an input to the special winning opening switch 2 (step A210; Y), a special winning opening count command is prepared (step A211), and an effect command setting process (step A212) is performed. And the winning counter is +
1 is updated (step A213), and it is determined whether the value of the winning counter is 0 (step A214).

In the determination of whether the value of the winning counter is “0” (step A268), when the value of the winning counter is “0” (step A214; Y), the big winning opening switch monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, if the value of the winning counter is not “0” (step A214; N), it is determined whether or not the big winning opening remaining ball processing is being performed (step A215).
If the winning ball remaining ball processing is in progress (step A215; Y), the winning winning port switch monitoring process is terminated. If the winning ball remaining ball processing is not in progress (step A215; N), the small hit remaining ball processing It is determined whether it is in the middle (step A216).
When the small hit remaining ball processing is being performed (step A216; Y), the big winning opening switch monitoring process is terminated, and when the small hit remaining ball processing is not being performed (step A216; N), the value of the winning counter (1 or 2) is added to the number of winning prizes (step A217), and it is determined whether or not the number of winning prizes exceeds an upper limit (the number of game balls that can be won in one round, for example, “9”) (step). A218).

  When the number of the big prize winning count is not equal to or greater than the upper limit (step A218; N), the special winning prize mouth switch monitoring process is terminated. Further, when the number of the big winning mouth count becomes equal to or larger than the upper limit (step A218; Y), the special winning mouth count number is kept at the upper limit (step A219), and the special game processing timer area is cleared to 0 ( Step A220), it is determined whether the small hitting is being processed (Step A221). When it is not under mid-hit processing (step A221; N), the big winning opening switch monitoring process is terminated, and when under middle hit processing (step A221; Y), the big win mouth control pointer area is small hit. The value of the end of the opening operation is saved (step A222), and the big prize opening switch monitoring process is ended. This closes the grand prize opening and ends one round.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A8) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 19, in the special figure routine processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure holding number, which is the sum of the first start memory number and the second start memory number, is 0 (step A301). That is, it is determined whether there is a start memory.

If the special figure hold number is not 0 (step A301; N), that is, if there is a start memory, it is determined whether the start memory to be processed this time is the special figure 1 hold (first start memory) (step A302). ).
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first start memory and the second start memory are digested in the order of occurrence, so that the start memory to be processed this time, which is the start memory for starting the special figure variation display game, is the first start. It is determined whether it is the memory or the second start memory, and the process for the corresponding special figure variation display game is performed. The digest order of the first start memory and the second start memory can be grasped by storing information (variation order flag) indicating the generation order when the first start memory and the second start memory are generated.

  When the start memory to be processed this time is special figure 1 hold (first start memory) (step A302; Y), special figure 1 variation start processing (step A303) is performed, and the special figure 1 hold number is handled. A decoration special figure reservation number command is prepared (step A304), and an effect command setting process (step A305) is performed. Then, the special-figure changing process transition setting process (step A306) of special figure 1 is performed, and the special-figure ordinary process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the start memory to be processed this time is not the special figure 1 hold (first start memory) (step A302; N), that is, the special figure 2 hold (second start memory), the special figure 2 fluctuation start Processing (step A307) is performed to prepare a decoration special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure 2 hold number (step A308), and an effect command setting process (step A309) is executed. Then, the special figure changing process transition setting process (step A310) of special figure 2 is performed, and the special figure usual process is terminated.

If the special figure hold number is 0 (step A301; Y), that is, if there is no start memory, it is determined whether the customer waiting demo has been started (step A311), and the customer waiting demo has not started. In the case (step A311; N), a customer waiting demo flag is set in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A312).
Subsequently, a customer waiting demonstration command is prepared (step A313), an effect command setting process (step A314) is performed, a special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A315) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated. . On the other hand, when the customer waiting demonstration has been started in step A311, (step A311; Y), the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A315) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A303) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game. As shown in FIG. 20, first, the special figure 1 variation flag indicating the type of special figure variation display game to be executed (here, special figure 1) is saved in the variation symbol discrimination area (step A331), and the first storage area The random number stored in area number 1 is loaded (step A332), and the loaded random number is saved in the random number processing area 153 (step A333). The random number stored in the area number 1 of the first storage area 151 is a random number that is digested first in the first startup memory. In the processing of steps A334 to A339, the processing is performed with reference to the random number saved in the random number processing area 153.

  Then, processing for setting shift information and jackpot information in the jackpot flag 1 for determining whether or not the first special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, and whether or not the first special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. The big hit flag 1 setting process (step A334) for performing the process of setting the shift information and the small hit information is performed on the small hit flag for determining whether or not.

  Next, after the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A335) relating to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information) is performed, the special symbol which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern is set. An information setting process (step A336) is performed to prepare a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which various information related to the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure fluctuation display game is set. (Step A337). Thereafter, a variation pattern setting process (step A338) 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 for setting variation start information of the first special figure variation display game. (Step A339) is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is terminated. At the end of the change start information setting process (step A339), the random number stored in the area number 1 of the first storage area 151 is cleared, and the random numbers in the subsequent areas are shifted one by one to the area with the smaller area number. The information on the free area is cleared. Further, the information in the random number processing area 153 is also cleared.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Next, details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A302) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. 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.

  As shown in FIG. 21, first, a special figure 2 fluctuation flag indicating the type of special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 2) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (step A341), and the second storage area 152 is stored. The random number stored in area number 1 is loaded (step A342), and the loaded random number is saved in the random number processing area 153 (step A343). The random number stored in area number 1 of the second storage area is a random number that is digested first in the second startup memory. In the processing of steps A344 to A349, processing is performed with reference to the random number saved in the random number processing area 153.

  Then, processing for setting shift information and jackpot information in the jackpot flag 2 for determining whether or not the second special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, and whether or not the second special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. A big hit flag 2 setting process (step A344) for performing a process of setting deviation information and small hit information is performed on the small hit flag for determining whether or not.

  Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A345) related to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information), the special symbol for setting the special symbol information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern An information setting process (step A346) is performed to prepare a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern setting information table which is a table in which information for referring to various information related to the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure fluctuation display game is set. (Step A347). Thereafter, a variation pattern setting process (step A348) for setting a variation pattern, which is a variation mode in the second special figure variation display game, is performed, and a variation start information setting process for setting information of variation start of the second special figure variation display game. (Step A349) is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is terminated. At the end of the change start information setting process (step A349), the random number stored in the area number 1 of the second storage area 152 is cleared, and the random numbers in the subsequent areas are shifted one by one to the area with the smaller area number. The information on the free area is cleared. Further, the information in the random number processing area 153 is also cleared.

  Information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game is set by the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a determination unit that determines various random values stored in the start storage unit (game control device 100). Further, the game control device 100 serves as a variation pattern determining means capable of determining the variation pattern of the identification information executed in the variation display game based on the determination information of the start memory.

  Further, the game control device 100 executes the first variable display game as the variable display game based on the first start memory based on the detection of the game ball in the first winning area (first start winning opening 36), Fluctuation display game executing means for executing the second variation display game as the variation display game based on the second start memory based on the detection of the game ball in the winning area (second start prize opening 97, normal variation prize winning device 37). . In addition, the game control device 100 serves as a variable display game execution control unit that controls the execution of the variable display game based on the determination result by the determination unit (game control device 100).

  Information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later, and the effect control device 300 responds to the determined variation pattern based on the reception of the information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game. To set the detailed contents of the decoration special map change display game. The information related to the start of the special figure variation display game includes a decoration special figure hold number command including information related to the start memory number (holding number), a decoration special figure command including information related to the stop symbol, and a fluctuation of the special figure variation display game. A variation command including information related to the pattern and a stop information command including information related to extension of the stop time are listed, and the commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 in this order. In particular, by transmitting the decoration special figure command before the variation command, the processing in the effect control device 300 can be efficiently advanced.

[Special figure changing process]
Next, the details of the special figure changing process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure changing process, first, the display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is set (step A601), and the set display time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A602). ). In the case of the present embodiment, when the stop symbol pattern is an outlier symbol pattern, the display time is set to 600 ms, and when the stop symbol pattern is a jackpot symbol pattern, the display time is set to 600 ms. When the pattern is a small hit symbol pattern, 600 ms is set as the display time.
Subsequently, the special figure display process transition setting process (step A603) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. That is, the game control device 100 serves as stop time setting means for setting a stop time for displaying the stop result mode of the variable display game.

[Special figure display processing]
Next, the details of the special figure display process (step A10) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, in the special figure display process, first, the small hit flag set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is loaded (step A701), and the RWM Processing for clearing the small hit flag area (step A702) is performed.
Next, the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 variation start process and the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 set process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process are loaded. (Step A703), a process of clearing the RWM big hit flag 1 area and the big hit flag 2 area (step A704) is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the loaded big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A705). (For example, the condition device operating signal ON, the accessory continuous operating device operating signal ON, and the special symbol 2 signal ON) are saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A708), A round number upper limit value table is set (step A709).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A705 that the big hit flag 2 is not a big hit (step A705; N) as a result of checking the big hit flag 2, it is determined whether the loaded big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A706), and the big hit (step A705). If A706; Y) is determined, a test signal related to the start of the big hit (special figure 1 big hit) of the first special figure variation display game (for example, the condition device operating signal ON, the accessory continuous operating device active signal ON, The special symbol 1 signal is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A707), and processing for setting the round number upper limit value table (step A709) is performed.

  After performing the process of setting the round number upper limit table (step A709), the round number upper limit value (16, 8, or 2 in this embodiment) corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired, and the round of the RWM Save in the number upper limit area (step A710). Subsequently, a round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A711).

Next, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is loaded from the decoration special figure command area of the RWM, prepared (step A712), and an effect command setting process (step A713) is performed. Thereafter, a probability information command related to information for setting the probability of the hit result in the normal map variation display game and the special map variation display game to be a normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared (step A714), and an effect command setting process is performed. (Step A715) is performed. Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol number or stop symbol pattern) set in the special symbol 1 or special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process is prepared (step A716), and an effect command setting process (step A717) is performed.

  Next, the prize winning opening release information and the signal corresponding to the probability state of the winning result in the normal figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game are saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A718). In the case of the present embodiment, in step A718, two jackpot signals and three jackpot signals are saved as signals corresponding to the winning prize opening information and the probability state. Each ON / OFF is determined by the special winning opening information and the probability state. For example, the jackpot 2 signal is ON when the jackpot is a jackpot with a ball (the jackpot opening information is other than the jackpot opening information 1), and the jackpot without a ball (the so-called sudden hit jackpot. When the information is the big prize opening information 1), it is ON if it is a big hit in the short time state, and is OFF otherwise. The big hit 3 signal is ON when the big hit has a ball and is OFF when the big hit has no ball.

  After that, the winning prize opening information and the jackpot fanfare time (for example, 5000 msec, 4700 msec, 7700 msec, or 300 msec) corresponding to the state of the probability of being a hit result in the ordinary map variation display game and the special map variation display game. It is set (step A719), and the set big hit fanfare time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A720). Then, the special game mode flag is loaded, and the loaded flag is saved in the special game mode flag save area (step A721). As a result, information on the probability state and the short time state of the special figure when the special result occurs is stored. Then, the effect mode after the end of the special gaming state is determined based on the information stored later.

  Then, the large winning mouth illegal prize number area of the big winning mouth (special variable winning device 38) corresponding to the big winning opening information is cleared (Step A722), and the big winning opening corresponding to the big winning opening information is cleared. The fraud monitoring period outside flag is saved in the mouth fraud monitoring period flag area (step A723). Thereafter, fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1 (step A724) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the big hit flag 1 is not big hit in step A706 (step A706; N), it is determined whether the loaded small hit flag is a small hit (step A725).
When it is determined in step A725 that the small hit flag is a small hit (step A725; Y), a high probability variation number update process for managing the number of special figure variation display games to be in a high probability state ( Step A726), an effect mode information check process (step A727) related to the setting of the effect mode is performed.

  Then, a special decoration command is loaded from the special decoration command area, prepared (step A729), and an effect command setting process (step A730) is performed. Next, a small hitting fanfare command is prepared (step A731), an effect command setting process (step A732) is performed, and the process proceeds to step A733. Then, the special figure game mode flag is loaded, and the loaded flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag saving area (step A733). Thereafter, the small hitting fanfare mid-process transition setting process 1 (step A734) is performed, and the special figure display mid-process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A725 that the small hit flag is not a small hit (step A725; N), a high probability variation number update process for managing the number of special figure variation display games to be in a high probability state. (Step A735), an effect mode information check process (Step A736) related to the setting of the effect mode is performed, a remaining switching preparation rotation speed corresponding to the effect mode number is set (Step A737), and the remaining effect rotation speed and the remaining switching preparation It is determined whether the rotational speed matches (step A738). The remaining number of rotations for preparation for switching may be a different value (number of rotations) in all the effect modes of the plurality of effect modes, or the same value in any effect mode of the plurality of effect modes. (Number of rotations) may be used, or the same value (number of rotations) may be used in all the effect modes of the plurality of effect modes.

If it is determined in step A738 that the remaining rotation speed for production and the remaining rotation speed for switching preparation do not match (step A738; N), special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A741) is performed to display the special figure. End the middle process.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A738 that the remaining production rotation speed matches the remaining switching preparation rotation speed (step A738; Y), a production mode switching preparation command is prepared (step A739), and production command setting is performed. After performing the process (step A740), the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A741) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. The production mode switching preparation command is a command for preventing the pre-reading production from being performed several rotations before the production mode is switched. It is possible to prevent contradiction from occurring.

[High probability change count update processing]
Next, the details of the high-probability fluctuation number update process (steps A726 and A735) in the above-described special figure display process will be described. As shown in FIG. 25, in the high probability variation number update process, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure has a high probability (during a high probability state) (step A751). If the special figure is not in high probability (step A751; N), the high probability variation frequency update process is terminated. If the special figure has a high probability (step A751; Y), the high probability change count is updated by -1 (step A752), and it is determined whether the high probability change count is "0" (step A753). ).

  If the high probability variation number is not “0” (step A753; N), the high probability variation number update process is terminated. When the number of high-probability fluctuations is “0” (step A753; Y), the high-probability notification flag area is cleared (step A754), and a signal related to high-probability end (for example, two jackpot signals are turned off) ) Is saved in the external information output data area. Next, signals related to the end of the high probability state and the short time state (for example, the special symbol 1 high probability state signal is OFF, the special symbol 2 high probability state signal is OFF, the special symbol 1 variation time reduction state signal is OFF, and the special symbol 2 variation is Save the time shortening state signal OFF and the normal symbol 1 high probability state signal OFF) in the test signal output data area. In addition, there is a state of “high probability & short time” and a state of “high probability & short time”, and even in the special figure high probability, only the probability state changes, so the normal symbol 1 fluctuation time shortened state signal and The normal electric accessory 1 open extension state signal is always OFF.

  Next, the number without time saving is saved in the game state display number area (step A757), the ordinary low probability flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A758), and the special figure game mode flag area is designated. The low probability & no short time flag is saved (step A759), and the high probability variation number update process is terminated. As a result, the high probability state and the short time state are completed by executing the special figure variation display game a predetermined number of times (here, 80 times) from the end of the special game state, and the normal probability state (low probability state) and the normal operation state Become.

[Fanfare / In-interval processing]
Next, the details of the fanfare / interval process (step A11) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 26, in the fanfare / interval processing, first, the number of rounds in the special gaming state is updated by +1 (step A901), and a round command corresponding to the number of rounds in the special gaming state is prepared (step A902). Then, an effect command setting process (step A903) is performed.

After that, a special winning opening operation determination table is set (step A904), an opening switching determination value corresponding to the large winning opening information is acquired (step A905), and the number of rounds in the special gaming state is acquired. It is determined whether it is larger than the value (step A906).
When the number of rounds is larger than the opening switching determination value (step A906; Y), the large winning opening opening time for short opening (for example, 0.2 seconds) is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A907). A process for setting a transition to a process for opening a special prize opening (step A909) is performed, and the process during the fanfare / interval is terminated.
If the number of rounds is not larger than the open switching determination value (step A906; N), the long open big opening opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A908). Then, a process transition setting process (step A909) during the special winning opening is performed, and the fanfare / interval process is terminated.

[Processing during the grand prize opening]
Next, the details of the special winning opening opening process (step A12) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 27, in the special winning opening opening process, first, the current round is determined by comparing the current round number in the special gaming state being executed with the round number upper limit value in the round number upper limit area of the RWM. It is determined whether it is the final round (step A1001). If it is not the final round (step A1001; N), a special winning opening operation determination table is set (step A1002), and an open switching determination value corresponding to the special winning opening information is acquired (step A1003). It is determined whether the number of rounds in the gaming state is greater than the acquired opening switching determination value (step A1004).

  If the number of rounds is larger than the open switching determination value (step A1004; Y), the remaining ball processing time for short closing (for example, 1.4 seconds) is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A1005). An interval command related to the interval between rounds is prepared (step A1007), an effect command setting process (step A1010) is performed, a big winning opening remaining ball process transition setting process (step A1011) is performed, and the big winning opening is being opened. End the process.

  If the number of rounds is not larger than the open switching determination value (step A1004; N), the remaining ball processing time for long closing (for example, 1.9 seconds) is saved in the special game processing timer area (step S1004). A1006), an interval command is prepared (step A1007), an effect command setting process (step A1010) is performed, a big prize opening remaining ball process transition setting process (step A1011) is executed, and the big prize opening opening process is completed. To do.

  On the other hand, if it is the final round (step A1001; Y), the final remaining ball processing time (for example, 1.9 seconds) is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A1008), and the end of the special gaming state is completed. An ending command relating to display control of the ending display screen at the time of preparation (step A1009), performing an effect command setting process (step A1010), performing a winning prize remaining ball processing transition setting process (step A1011), The process during opening of the big prize opening ends.

[Large winning ball remaining ball processing]
Next, details of the big winning opening remaining ball process (step A13) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 28, in the winning prize remaining ball processing, first, the current round is determined by comparing the current round number in the special game state being executed with the round number upper limit value in the round number upper limit area of the RWM. It is determined whether it is the final round (step A1101).

If the current round in the special gaming state is not the final round (step A1101; N), a special winning opening operation determination table is set (step A1102), and an opening switching determination value corresponding to the special winning opening information is acquired. Then, a normal interval time (for example, 0.1 second) is set (step A1104).
Next, it is determined whether the number of rounds in the special game state is larger than the acquired opening switching determination value (step A1105). If the number of rounds is larger than the opening switching determination value (step A1105; Y), step A1109 Move on to processing. If the number of rounds is not larger than the opening switching determination value (step A1105; N), it is determined whether the special winning opening information is a rank-down effect system value (step A1106).

  Here, the rank-down effect corresponds to an effect in which a round continuation notification effect for notifying whether or not the big hit round continues is executed, and that the big hit round is not continued in the round continuation notification effect. When the big hit type is 16R probability variation B to F (see FIG. 9), the production from the start of the special game state to the final round in the long open is a common production, and the final round in the long open In a round that is likely to be, a round continuation notification effect is provided to notify whether or not the long open will continue in the next round in the interval period after the special variable winning device 38 is closed. That is, the round continuation notification effect is performed in the interval periods of 4R, 8R, and 12R.

  For example, from 1R to 4R, a predetermined jackpot round effect is displayed on the display screen of the display device 41, and the round continuation notification effect is executed in the interval period after the special variable winning device 38 is closed at the 4Rth time. In the case of 16R probability variation B to D, F, round continuation is notified in the round continuation notification effect, and the big prize opening is opened with a long opening even in the fifth and subsequent rounds. Further, if the probability is 16R probability change E, the non-continuation of the round is notified in the round continuation notification effect (rank down effect), and the big winning opening is opened with a short opening in the fifth and subsequent rounds.

  After that, in 16R probability variation B to D, F, a predetermined big hit round effect is displayed on the display screen of the display device 41 from 5R to 8R, and the round continues in the interval period after the special variable prize winning device 38 is closed at the 8th eye. The notification effect is executed. If it is 16R probability variation B, C, F, round continuation notification is notified in the round continuation notification effect, and the big prize opening is opened with a long opening even in the 9th round and subsequent rounds. Further, if it is 16R probability variation D, the round non-continuation (rank down effect) is notified in the round continuation notification effect, and the grand prize winning opening is opened with a short opening in the rounds after the 9R.

  Furthermore, in 16R probability variation B, C, F, from 9R to 12R, a predetermined jackpot round effect is displayed on the display screen of the display device 41, and the round continues in the interval period after the special variable winning device 38 is closed at the 12th eye. The notification effect is executed. In the case of 16R probability variation B and F, the round continuation notification effect is notified in the round continuation notification effect, and the big prize opening is opened with a long opening even in the 13th and subsequent rounds. In the case of 16R probability variation C, a round discontinuation (rank down effect) is notified in the round continuation notification effect, and the big prize opening is opened in a short open in the 13th and subsequent rounds.

When the big prize opening information is not a rank-down effect system value (step A1106; N), the process proceeds to step A1109. Further, when the winning prize opening information is a rank-down effect type value (step A1106; Y), it is determined whether the number of rounds is a value of a special effect round (for example, 4, 8, 12R) (step S1106; Y). A1107).
When the number of rounds is not the value of the special effect round (step A1107; N), the process proceeds to step A1109. When the number of rounds is the value of the special effect round (step A1107; Y), an interval time for rank-down effect (for example, 3.6 seconds) is set (step A1108), and the process proceeds to step A1109. To do.

Then, the interval time set in step A1104 or A1108 is saved in the special figure game process timer area (step A1109), and the fanfare / interval process transition setting process 2 (step A1110) is performed to process the winning ball remaining ball process. Exit.

  On the other hand, if the current round in the special gaming state is the final round (step A1101; Y), a flag is loaded from the special-purpose game mode flag save area that stores the effect mode when the special result is derived (step A1101). A1111), setting the ending time corresponding to the loaded flag, the winning prize opening information and the stop symbol pattern (step A1112), and the set ending time (for example, 1.9 seconds) in the special figure game processing timer area Save (step A1113). Thereafter, a big hit end process transition setting process (step A1114) is performed, and the big winning opening remaining ball process is ended.

[Big hits end processing]
Next, the details of the jackpot end process (step A14) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 29, in this jackpot end process, first, it is determined whether the time reduction determination data is the time reduction operation data (step A1201).
When it is not the short-time operation data (step A1201; N), the big hit end setting process 1 is performed (step A1202), and when it is the short-time operation data (step A1201; Y), the big hit end setting process 2 is performed (step A1203). . Then, the production mode information address table is set (step A1204), and the address of the table corresponding to the production mode transition information set at the start of variation (when the stop symbol is set) is acquired (step A1205).

  Next, as processing for saving the information necessary for managing the production mode in the game control device 100, first, the production mode number of the production mode set after the end of the special game state is acquired and saved in the production mode number area. (Step A1206). Further, the effect remaining speed of the effect mode set after the end of the special gaming state is acquired, saved in the effect remaining speed region (step A1207), and the next mode of the effect mode set after the end of the special game state. Transition information is acquired and saved in the next mode transition information area (step A1208).

  Thereafter, a probability information command corresponding to the effect mode number is prepared (step A1209), the command is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A1210), and an effect command setting process (step A1211) is performed. Here, as the probability information command, there are a plurality of commands that include information on the production mode in any of “high probability / with time reduction” and “high probability / without time reduction”. In the case of the present embodiment, the probabilistic state is always obtained when the big hit ends (so-called ST state). , “High probability / short time / direction mode C” and “High probability / no time / direction mode A” are not used in this process, but “low probability / no time / direction mode A”, “ There are “low probability / no time reduction / direction mode B” and “low probability / no time reduction / direction mode C”.

Next, an effect rotation speed command corresponding to the remaining effect rotation speed is prepared (step A1212), and an effect command setting process (step A1213) is performed.
Next, a high probability variation number command corresponding to the high probability variation number is prepared (step A1214), an effect command setting process (step A1215) is performed, and a special figure normal process transition setting process 2 is performed (step A1216). End the termination process.

[Big jackpot end setting 1]
FIG. 30 shows the jackpot end setting process 1 (step A1202) in the above jackpot end process. In this jackpot end setting process 1, first, a signal related to the absence of the time-saving state (for example, 2 signals of the big hit) are saved in the external information output data area (step A1221), and a signal related to the start of the high-probability state and the absence of the time-shortening state. (For example, the special symbol 1 high probability state signal is ON, the special symbol 2 high probability state signal is ON, the special symbol 1 variation time reduction state signal is OFF, the special symbol 2 variation time reduction state signal is OFF, and the normal symbol 1 high probability state signal is OFF. The status signal is OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1222).

  Next, a number without a short time state is saved in the game state display number area (step A1223), a common low probability flag is saved in the normal game mode flag area (step A1224), and the special game mode flag area is saved. The special figure high probability & no short time flag is saved (step A1225). Thereafter, an initial value (for example, 80 times) is saved in the high probability variation frequency area (step A1226), and the jackpot end setting process 1 is ended.

[Big hit end setting process 2]
FIG. 31 shows the jackpot end setting process 2 (step A1203) in the above jackpot end process. In the jackpot end setting process 2, first, a signal related to the start of the time-saving state (for example, the jackpot 2 signal is turned ON) is saved in the external information output data area (step A1231). Since the signal related to the start of the short-time state is output from the big hit, it is saved in the external information output data area in a continuous manner. Next, signals related to the start of the high probability state and the short time state (for example, the special symbol 1 high probability state signal is ON, the special symbol 2 high probability state signal is ON, the special symbol 1 variation time reduction state signal is ON, the special symbol 2 variation The time shortening state signal is turned on and the normal symbol 1 high probability state signal is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1232).

  Next, the number with the short time state is saved in the game state display number area (step A1233), the common figure high probability flag is saved in the ordinary figure game mode flag area (step A1234), and the special figure game mode flag area is saved. The special figure high probability & short time flag is saved (step A1235). Thereafter, an initial value (for example, 80 times) is saved in the high probability variation number area (step A1256), and the jackpot end setting process 2 is ended.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as a specific game state generating means capable of generating a specific game state (short-time state) over a predetermined period after the special game state ends. Further, the game control device 100 serves as a probability setting means for setting a probability state in which the result of the variable display game is a special result to either a low probability state or a high probability state higher than the low probability state.

[Small fanfare during processing]
Next, the details of the small hit fanfare process (step A15) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 32A, in the small hit fanfare mid-process, a small hit medium processing transition setting process (step A1301) is performed.

[Small hit middle processing transition setting processing]
Next, details of the small hitting process transition setting process (step A1301) in the small hitting fanfare medium process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 32B, in the small hit / medium process transition setting process, first, “8” relating to the small hit / medium process is set as the process number (step A1311), and the process number is designated as the special figure game process. Save in the number area (step A1312).

Next, the opening time (for example, 0.2 seconds) of the big winning opening in the small hit game is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A1313), and a signal related to the start of the small hit operation (for example, the special electric accessory 1 The operating signal is turned ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1314).
Next, in order to open the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning device 38, on-data for turning on the special winning opening solenoid 38b is saved in the special winning opening solenoid output data area (step A1315).
Next, the information of the big winning mouth count number area for storing the number of winning prizes to the big winning mouth is cleared (step A1316), and the small hitting operation initial value (for example, “0”) is saved in the small hitting middle control pointer area. (Step A1317), the small hit middle process transition setting process is terminated.

[Processing during small hits]
Next, the details of the middle hit process (step A16) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 33, in the small hitting process, first, the value of the small hitting control pointer is loaded (step A1401), and the loaded value is equal to or larger than the small hitting operation end value (for example, “6”). Is determined (step A1402).
If the loaded value is not equal to or smaller than the small hitting operation end value (step A1402; N), the small hitting control pointer is updated by +1 (step A1403), and the small hitting operation transition setting process (step A1404) is performed. The hit processing ends.

  On the other hand, if the loaded value is equal to or greater than the small hitting operation end value (step A1402; Y), a command for the small hitting end screen is prepared (step A1407), and the effect command setting process (step A1408) is performed. A small hit remaining ball process transition setting process (step A1409) is performed, and the small hit medium process ends.

[Small ball remaining treatment]
Next, the details of the small hit remaining ball process (step A17) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 34A, in the small hit remaining sphere process, a small hit end process shift setting process (step A1501) is performed.

[Small hit end process transition setting process]
Next, details of the small hit end process transition setting process (step A1501) in the small hit remaining ball process will be described. As shown in FIG. 34 (b), in the small hit end process transition setting process, first, “10” related to the small hit end process is set as the process number (step A1511), and the process number is designated as the special figure game process. Save in the number area (step A1512).

Next, the small hitting ending time (for example, 0.2 seconds) is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A1513), and a signal relating to the end of the small hitting operation (for example, the special electric accessory 1 operating signal is OFF) Is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1514).
Next, the information on the winning prize count area is cleared (step A1515), the information on the small hitting middle control pointer area is cleared (for example, 0 cleared) (step A1516), and the small hitting end process transition setting process is ended. .

[Small hit end processing]
Next, details of the small hit end process (step A18) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 35, in the small hit end process, first, a flag is loaded from the special figure game mode flag saving area (step A1601), and it is determined whether the loaded flag is a flag related to the high probability of special figure ( Step A1602).
If the loaded flag is not a flag related to the high probability of special figure (step A1602; N), an effect mode information address table is set (step A1603), and the effect mode set at the start of variation (when the stop symbol is set) The address of the table corresponding to the migration information is acquired (step A1604).

Then, the effect mode number of the effect mode to be transferred is acquired, saved in the effect mode number area in the RWM (step A1605), the effect remaining speed of the effect mode to be transferred is acquired, and the effect remaining speed in the RAM is acquired. Save to the area (step A1606), acquire the next mode transition information of the effect mode to be transferred, and save in the next mode transition information area in the RWM (step A1607). Thereafter, a probability information command corresponding to the effect mode number is prepared (step A1608), and it is determined whether the prepared probability information command matches the value of the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A1609). When the prepared probability information command matches the value of the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A1609; Y), the process proceeds to step A1616.

If the prepared probability information command does not match the value of the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A1609; N), the prepared probability information command is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A1610). An effect command setting process (step A1611) is performed.
Next, an effect rotation speed command corresponding to the remaining effect rotation speed is prepared (step A1612), and an effect command setting process (step A1613) is performed.
Further, a high probability variation number command corresponding to the high probability variation number is prepared (step A1614), and an effect command setting process (step A1615) is performed.
Then, the special figure game mode flag save area is loaded with a flag (step A1616), the special figure normal process transition setting process 3 (step A1617) is performed, and the small hit end process is terminated.

[Normal game processing]
Next, details of the usual game process (step S110) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. In the usual game process, the input of the gate switch 34a is monitored, the whole process related to the usual figure change display game is controlled, and the display of the usual figure is set.

  As shown in FIG. 36, in the usual game process, first, a gate switch monitoring process (step B1) for monitoring the input from the gate switch 34a and the input from the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored. A monitoring process (step B2) is performed. Next, if the usual game process timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step B3). The minimum value of the usual game processing timer is set to “0”. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the usual game process timer has become “0” (step B4).

  When the value of the usual game process timer is “0” (step B4; Y), that is, when it is determined that the time has expired or has already expired, the process is referred to branch to the process corresponding to the ordinary game process number. A process of setting the usual game sequence branch table in the register (step B5) is performed, and a process (step B6) of acquiring the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the usual game process number is performed using the table. Then, a subroutine call is made according to the usual game process number (step B7).

In step B7, if the usual game processing number is “0”, the fluctuation start of the usual figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the usual figure fluctuation display game, the setting of the production, A usual-day process (step B8) for setting information necessary for the process is performed.
If the usual game process number is “1” in step B7, a usual figure changing process (step B9) for setting information necessary for performing the usual figure display process is performed.

If the normal game processing number is “2” in step B7, if the result of the normal map change display game is a win, the setting of the open time of the normal power according to whether or not the time is short is set. Or, a process for displaying a normal diagram (step B10) for setting information necessary for performing the process for normal maps is performed.
Also, if the usual game process number is “3” in step B7, the usual process for setting the information necessary to continue the usual process or to perform the ordinary electric ball remaining ball process is performed. Processing (step B11) is performed.

If the normal game process number is “4” in step B7, the general electric power remaining ball process (step B12) for setting information necessary for performing the normal game end process is performed.
If the usual game process number is “5” in step B7, the usual figure end process (step B13) for setting information necessary for performing the usual figure process is performed.

Then, after preparing a general pattern fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the general symbol display (step B14), the symbol fluctuation control process related to the control of the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the general symbol display (step B15) ) To complete the usual game process.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B4 that the value of the usual game process timer is not “0” (step B4; N), that is, the time is not up, the process proceeds to step B14 and the subsequent processes are performed. Do.

[Gate switch monitoring processing]
Next, details of the gate switch monitoring process (step B1) in the above-described ordinary game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 37, in the gate switch monitoring process, first, it is determined whether or not there is an input to the gate switch 34a (step B101). If there is an input to the gate switch 34a (step B101; Y), the number of common map holds is acquired and it is determined whether the number of common map holds is less than the upper limit (eg, “4”) (step B102). ).

  If the number of reserved common charts is less than the upper limit (step B102; Y), the number of reserved general charts is updated by +1 (step B103), and the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the updated number of reserved general charts is calculated. (Step B104). The winning random number is extracted and saved in the RWM hit random number storage area (step B105), the winning symbol random number is extracted and saved in the RWM hit symbol random number storage area (step B106), and gate switch monitoring processing is performed. Exit.

  Further, when it is determined in step B101 that there is no input to the gate switch 34a (step B101; N), or when it is determined in step B102 that the number of pending drawings is not less than the upper limit value (step B102; N), The gate switch monitoring process is terminated.

[Penden winning switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the general power winning switch monitoring process (step B2) in the above-described general game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 38, in the general power prize winning switch monitoring process, first, whether the normal figure winning game is in a hit state, that is, the normal figure changing display game is in a hit state, and the normal variable winning device 37 is executing a predetermined number of opening operations. It is determined whether or not there is (step B201). Then, when it is normal (step B201; Y), it is determined whether or not there is an input to the start port 2 switch 37a (step B202), and there is an input to the start port 2 switch 37a (step B202; Y). If it is determined, the count number of the utility counter is updated by +1 (step B203).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the count number of the updated utility counter is equal to or greater than the upper limit value (for example, “6”) (step B204), and it is determined that the count number is equal to or greater than the upper limit value (step B204; Y). Then, the value of the action end (for example, “4”) is saved in the control pointer area during the normal game (step B205), the normal game process timer is cleared to 0 (step B206), and the general power prize switch monitoring process is performed. finish. In other words, if there is a public power prize that exceeds the upper limit during the normal hit state, the normal hit state is terminated at that point.

Further, when it is determined in step B201 that the map is not being hit (step B201; N
), When it is determined in step B202 that there is no input to the start port 2 switch 37a (step B202; N), or when it is determined in step B204 that the general power count is not greater than or equal to the upper limit value (step B204; N). Finishes the general power prize winning switch monitoring process.

[Usually normal processing]
Next, the details of the usual figure routine process (step B8) in the above-mentioned usual figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 39, in the usual-day routine process, first, it is determined whether the number of usual-pending holds is “0” (step B301). ) Performs the normal figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step B322), and ends the normal figure normal process. If the number of reserved symbols is not “0” (step B301; N), a random number is loaded from the RWM hit random number storage area (for hold number 1) and the hit symbol random number storage area (for hold number 1) ( In step B302), the winning random number storage area (for holding number 1) and the winning symbol random number storage area (for holding number 1) are cleared to 0 (step B303), and the probability that the winning result is normal in the usual figure variation display game is normal. It is determined whether the probability of the usual figure set higher than the probability (that is, the ordinary figure low probability) is high, that is, whether the state is in the short time state (step B304).

When the usual figure is not in high probability (step B304; N), the lower limit judgment value (low probability lower limit judgment value) at the usual figure low probability is set (step B305), and when the usual figure is in high probability (step B304). ; Y) sets a lower limit determination value (high probability lower limit determination value) at a normal probability of high probability (step B306).
Thereafter, it is determined whether the value of the hit random number is equal to or greater than the upper limit determination value (step B307). If the value of the hit random number is not equal to or greater than the upper limit determination value (step B307; N), the value of the hit random number is set to step B305 or B306. It is determined whether it is less than the set lower limit determination value (step B308).

When the value of the hit random number is greater than or equal to the upper limit determination value (step B307; Y), or when the value of the hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value set in step B305 or B306 (step B308; Y), In the area, the slip information is saved (step B309), the slipping stop symbol number is set (step B310), the slipping symbol information is saved in the normal stop symbol information area (step B311), and the stop symbol number is temporarily stopped. Save to the symbol area (step B315).
On the other hand, if the value of the hit random number is not less than the lower limit judgment value set in step B305 or B306 (step B308; N), the hit information is saved in the hit flag area (step B312) and the hit loaded in step B302. A hit stop symbol number corresponding to the symbol random number is set (step B313), stop symbol information corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the general symbol stop symbol information area (step B314), and the stop symbol number is set to the normal symbol stop symbol number. Save in the area (step B315).

In the case of this embodiment, the hit probability at the time of the normal figure low probability is 0/251, the hit probability at the time of the normal figure high probability is 250/251, the upper limit determination value is “251”, and the low probability lower limit determination value is “251”, and the high probability lower limit determination value is “1”.
Therefore, when the normal probability is low, the hit random numbers are all in the range of “0” to “250”.
Further, when the normal probability is high, the hit random number value is “1” to “250”, and the hit random number value is “0”.

After the stop symbol number is saved in the normal symbol stop symbol area (step 315), the stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step B316).
Thereafter, the normal time change time corresponding to the normal game mode state is saved in the normal game processing timer area (step B317). Here, at the time of low probability of normal maps, the normal map change time is 70
0 ms is set, and 500 ms is set as the normal diagram change time when the normal rate is high. Then, the winning random number storage area is shifted (step B318), the free area after the shift is cleared to 0 (step B319), and the usual figure holding number is updated by -1 (step B320). That is, in accordance with the execution of the usual map change display game relating to the oldest number of reserved maps 1, the process of moving up the ranks of the numbers 2 to 4 of the reserved maps after the number of held maps 1 by one. I do. As a result of this processing, the value for the number of reserved maps in the random number storage area from 2 to 4 is shifted from the value for the number of reserved maps in the random number storage area to 1 for the number of reserved maps in the random number storage area. Will be. Then, the value for the usual figure reservation number 4 in the random number storage area per ordinary figure is cleared, and the usual figure reservation number is decremented by one.
Then, the normal chart process transition setting process (step B321) is performed, and the normal chart routine process is terminated.

[Processing during normal map display]
Next, the details of the normal map display process (step B10) in the above-described normal game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 40, in the processing for displaying a normal map, first, the hit flag (hit information or miss information) set in the normal processing is loaded (step B501), and the hit flag area of the RWM is cleared. (Step B502), it is determined whether the loaded hit flag is hit information (step B503).

When the hit flag is not hit information (step B503; N), the normal figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step B511) for shifting to the normal figure normal process is performed, and the normal figure display process is terminated.
On the other hand, when the hit flag is hit information (step B503; Y), it is determined whether or not the power transmission is being supported (the normal probability is high) (step B504).

  Then, when the power transmission is being supported (in the high probability of the normal figure) (step B504; Y), the hit processing setting table is set (step B505), and the hit start pointer corresponding to the normal figure stop symbol information is set. A value (for example, “0”, “2”, or “4”) is acquired and saved in the control pointer area during the normal map (step B506). Next, a normal power release time (for example, 500 msec or 1700 msec) corresponding to the general-purpose stop symbol information is acquired and saved in the general-purpose game processing timer area (step B507). After that, a normal process transition setting process (step B210) is performed, and the normal chart display process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is not during normal power support (normal probability is high) (step B504; N), a normal start hit value (for example, “4” because it is opened once) is set, Save in the control pointer area (step B508). Next, a normal power open time (for example, 100 ms regardless of the type of winning symbol) is set and saved in the normal game processing timer area (step B509). After that, a normal process transition setting process (step B210) is performed, and the normal chart display process is terminated.

[Usual processing per map]
Next, the details of the process for hitting the usual figure (step B11) in the above-mentioned usual figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 41, in the process for the normal map, first, the control pointer for the normal map is loaded and prepared (step B601), and the value of the loaded control pointer for the normal map is greater than or equal to the upper limit value. Is determined (step B602).

If the value of the control pointer during the normal map is not equal to or greater than the upper limit (step B602; N), the control pointer during the normal map is updated by +1 (step B603), and the normal operation switching setting process (step B604) is performed. Go and finish the process during the normal map.
Further, when the value of the control pointer during the normal map is greater than or equal to the upper limit (step B602; Y)
Does not perform the process of updating the normal processing control pointer area in step B603 by +1, performs the normal power operation transition setting process (step B604), and ends the normal processing in normal map.

[Normal electric operation transition setting process]
FIG. 42 shows the normal power operation transition setting process (step B604) in the above-mentioned normal process. The general electric operation transition setting process is a process for performing drive control of the general electric solenoid 37c for opening and closing the normal variation winning device 37, and the process branches according to the value of the control pointer (medium control pointer per normal figure). I am doing so. In this ordinary power operation transition setting process, first, a branching process corresponding to the value of the control pointer is performed (step B611).

  If the value of the control pointer is “0” or “2”, the process proceeds to step B612 to control the closing of the normal variation winning device 37, so that the normal variation winning device 37 corresponding to the control pointer is closed. Is saved in the normal game processing timer area (step B612), and the off-data is saved in the general-purpose solenoid output data area (step B613) to turn off the general-purpose solenoid 37c. The process ends.

  On the other hand, if the value of the control pointer is “1” or “3”, the process proceeds to step B614 to control the release of the normal variation winning device 37, so that the normal variation winning device 37 corresponding to the control pointer is controlled. The normal power release time that is the open time is saved in the normal game processing timer area (step B614), and the ON data is saved in the general power solenoid output data area to turn on the general power solenoid 37c (step B615). End the normal power operation setting process.

  On the other hand, if the value of the control pointer is “4”, the process proceeds to step B616 to complete the opening control of the normal variation winning device 37 and perform the ordinary electric ball remaining ball process, so that the process number is “4”. Is set (step B616). Then, this processing number is saved in the ordinary game processing number area (step B617), and the ordinary electric ball remaining time is saved in the ordinary game processing timer area (step B619). Thereafter, in order to turn off the general electric solenoid 37c, the off data is saved in the general electric solenoid output data area (step B619), and the general electric operation transition setting process is terminated.

  Here, in the present embodiment, for example, 200 msec is saved as the wait time in step B612, 1700 msec is set as the normal power release time in step B614, and 600 msec is saved as the general power remaining ball processing time in step B618. .

  Furthermore, when the normal figure stop symbol is “hit symbol 1” during the normal probability, “4” is acquired as the value of the hit start pointer in step B506 of the normal symbol display process shown in FIG. In step B507 of the normal map display process, “500 milliseconds” is acquired as the public power open time. Therefore, after the elapse of the display time of 600 milliseconds, the ordinary power open time is “500 milliseconds”, so the ordinary power (ordinary variable winning device 37) is opened for 500 milliseconds, and thereafter the control pointer during normal drawing is “4”. Therefore, 600 msec of ordinary electric ball remaining time is set.

  Further, when the normal figure stop symbol is “winning symbol 2” during the normal probability, “2” is acquired as the value of the hit start pointer in step B506 of the normal symbol display processing shown in FIG. In step B507 of the normal map display process, “1700 msec” is acquired as the open time of the normal power transmission. Therefore, after the display time of 600 milliseconds elapses, the power transmission release time is “1700 milliseconds”, so the power transmission is released for 1700 milliseconds, and thereafter, the control pointer is “2” during the normal map, so the weight of 200 milliseconds The time is set, and then the control pointer is updated to “3” during the normal map, so that the electric power is released for 1700 msec, and then the control pointer is updated to “4” during the normal map for 600 msec. The ordinary power remaining ball processing time is set.

  Further, when the normal figure stop symbol is “winning symbol 3” during the normal probability, “0” is acquired as the value of the hit start pointer in step B506 of the normal symbol display processing shown in FIG. In step B507 of the normal map display process, “1700 msec” is acquired as the open time of the normal power transmission. Therefore, after the display time of 600 milliseconds elapses, the power transmission release time is “1700 milliseconds”, so the power transmission is released for 1700 milliseconds, and then the control pointer is “0” during the normal time, so the weight of 200 milliseconds The time is set, and then the normal control pointer is updated to “1” during the normal map, so that the ordinary power is released for 1700 msec, and then the normal control pointer is updated to “2” during the normal map for 200 msec. The waiting time is set, and then the normal control pointer is updated to “3” for the normal map, so that the public power is released for 1700 msec, and then the normal control pointer for the normal map is updated to “4” for 600 msec. The ordinary electric ball remaining ball processing time is set.

  Note that, in the case of the normal figure low probability, if the normal figure stop symbol is any one of “winning symbol 1”, “winning symbol 2”, and “winning symbol 3”, step B508 of the normal symbol display processing shown in FIG. , “4” is acquired as the value of the hit start pointer, and “100 ms” is acquired as the normal power release time in step B509 of the normal map display process. Therefore, after the display time of 600 milliseconds elapses, the public power release time is “100 milliseconds”, so the public power is released for 100 milliseconds, and thereafter, the control pointer is “4” during the usual time, so that the 600 milliseconds public access time. The electric ball remaining time is set.

[End processing per regular map]
Next, the details of the normal game end process (step B13) in the above-described normal game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 43A, in the normal chart end process, the normal chart normal process transition setting process 2 (step B801) is performed.

[Usuzu usual process transition setting process 2]
Next, the details of the normal figure normal process transition setting process 2 (step B801) in the above-described normal figure end process will be described. As shown in FIG. 43 (b), in the normal figure normal process transition setting process 2, first, a process number “0” related to the normal figure normal process is set (step B 811), and the process number is set to the normal figure game process. Save in the number area (step B812).

  Thereafter, a signal related to the end of the normal variation display game (for example, the normal signal per normal symbol is OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step B813), and the fraud monitoring period of the normal variation winning device 37 is defined. The flag (during fraud monitoring period) is saved in the ordinary power fraud monitoring period flag area (step B814), and the normal figure normal process transition setting process 2 is terminated.

[Main processing]
Next, an effect in the game and a control in the effect control device 300 that controls the effect will be described. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the main process microcomputer (CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 performs the main process shown in FIG. 44 and a timer interrupt process (not shown). As shown in FIG. 44, in the main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. In the processing at the start of the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step C1), and the CPU is initialized (step C2). Next, the VDP 312 is initialized (step C3), and an interrupt is permitted (step C4). Next, the generation of display data is permitted (step C5), a random number seed is set (step C6), and the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step C7). As a result, the power failure occurrence detected flag or the like is cleared.

After the processing at the start of the program from steps C1 to C7, the loop processing is performed as the main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, a WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step C8). Next, effect button input processing (step C9) for creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29 is performed. The input from the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29 is read in the timer interruption process. In this effect button input process, when there is an input from the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29, a process of changing the effect contents is performed.

  Then, hall / player setting mode processing is performed for accepting operations such as setting of changeable ranges such as the brightness and volume of the LED and liquid crystal, and changing the brightness and volume of the LED and liquid crystal by the player (step C10). Next, a random number update process (step C11) is performed to update a random number that determines details of the variation mode of the decoration special figure variation display game.

  Next, a received command check process (step C12) for analyzing and responding to a command from the game control device 100 is performed, and an effect display edit process (step C13) for editing settings and control for drawing commands. ) To set the end of drawing command preparation (step C14). In these processes, various data are updated in accordance with the contents to be drawn, and so on until the drawing data is finally set in the frame buffer. If drawing data of a screen to be drawn within 1/30 seconds (about 33.3 milliseconds) is prepared, the image can be updated without any problem.

  Then, it is determined whether or not it is a frame switching timing (step C15). In this embodiment, in order to create a system cycle (1 frame 1/30 seconds), it is determined that it is the frame switching timing when the V blank interrupt (1/60 seconds) is entered twice. Note that the frame switching timing can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. For example, image updating (frame switching) may be performed at 1/60 seconds, or image updating (frames) at a timing later than 1/60 seconds. Switching). If it is determined in step C15 that it is not the frame switching timing (step C15; N), the process of step C15 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step C15 that it is the frame switching timing (step C15; Y), screen drawing is instructed (step C17).

  Thereafter, a sound control process (step C17) for performing control related to the output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b), and a decoration control process (step C17) for controlling LEDs of the panel decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18, and the like. C18), a movable body control process (step C19) for controlling the motor and solenoid of the board rendering device 44 is performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing the WDT (step C8).

[Received command check processing]
FIG. 45 shows the received command check process in the main process described above. In this received command check process, first, a command reception counter value that counts how many commands are received in one frame (1/30 second) is loaded as the command reception number (step C201), and the command reception is performed. It is determined whether the number is not 0 (step C202). If it is determined that the number of received commands is 0 (step C202; N), the received command check process ends. If it is determined that the number of received commands is not 0 (step C202; Y), the contents of the command reception counter area are subtracted by the number of received commands (step C203).

Next, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step C204), the command read index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (step C205), and the command copy for the number of received commands is completed. Is determined (step C206). As described above, in this embodiment, the command is not directly analyzed in the reception command buffer, the contents of the reception command buffer are copied to the command area (analysis RAM area), and the command analysis is performed in the command area. It is configured as follows. Thereby, in preparation for the case where a command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during the analysis of the command, it is possible to move the command (data) and create a space. In addition, command analysis can be performed collectively in a round of main processing.

  If it is determined in step C206 that the command copy for the number of received commands has not been completed (step C206; N), the process returns to step C204. If it is determined that the command copy for the number of received commands has been completed (step C206; Y), the contents of the command area are loaded (step C207), and the received command analysis process (step C208) is performed.

  Next, the address of the command area is updated (step C209), and it is determined whether or not the analysis of commands for the number of received commands is completed (step C210). If it is determined that command analysis for the number of received commands has not been completed (step C210; N), the process returns to step C207. If it is determined that the command analysis for the number of received commands has been completed (step C210; Y), the received command check process is terminated. As described above, in the received command check process, commands received during one frame (1/30 second) are collectively analyzed. In the present embodiment, up to 32 commands can be stored.

[Received command analysis processing]
FIG. 46 shows a received command analysis process in the received command check process described above. In this received command analysis process, first, the command upper byte is separated as MODE and the lower byte as ACT (ACTION) (step C231), and it is determined whether MODE and ACT are in the normal range (step C232, step C233). ). If it is determined that MODE and ACT are in the normal range (step C232; Y, step C233; Y), it is determined whether or not the ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C234).

  Further, when it is determined in step C232 or step C233 that MODE or ACT is not in the normal range (step C232; N, step C233; N), or when it is determined in step C234 that ACT for MODE is not a correct combination (step In C234; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C234 that the ACT for the MODE is a correct combination (step C234; Y), it is determined whether the MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C235). The fluctuation system command is a command for instructing a fluctuation pattern of a special figure. If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C235; Y), the variable command process (step C236) is performed, and the received command analysis process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step C235 that MODE is not in the range of the variable command (step C235; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the big hit command (step C237). The jackpot command is a command for instructing an operation related to a big hit effect (display of a fanfare screen or a round screen) or a command for an operation related to a small hit effect (display of a fanfare screen or an end screen). If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the jackpot command (step C237; Y), the jackpot command processing (step C238) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.

If it is determined in step C237 that MODE is not in the range of the jackpot command (step C237; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the design command range (step C239). The symbol-related command is a command for instructing information related to the symbol of the special symbol (for example, what is to be the stop symbol of the special symbol). When it is determined that MODE is within the range of the symbol-related command (step C239; Y), symbol-related command processing (step C240) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C239 that MODE is not within the range of symbol-based commands (step C239; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of single-shot commands such as a pending number command and an error command. (Step C241). A single command is a command that is established independently, unlike a command that makes sense in combination, such as a symbol command and a variable command. This single-shot command includes a customer waiting demo command, a hold number command, a symbol stop command, a probability information command, an error / illegal command, a model designation command, and the like. If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the single command (step C241; Y), the single command processing (step C242) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C241 that MODE is not in the range of the single-shot command (step C241; N), MODE is in the range of the prefetch symbol command (prefetch symbol command (low probability or high probability)). Whether or not (step C243). If it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the pre-read symbol command (step C243; Y), the pre-read symbol command processing (step C244) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C243 that MODE is not within the range of the pre-read symbol system command (step C243; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the pre-read variation command (pre-read variation pattern command). (Step C245). If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the prefetch fluctuation command (step C245; Y), the prefetch fluctuation command processing (step C246) is performed, and the received command analysis process is terminated. If it is determined in step C245 that MODE is not within the range of the prefetch fluctuation command (step C245; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

  The prefetch stop symbol command (low probability or high probability) and the prefetch variation pattern command are commands including information necessary for executing the prefetch effect. Pre-reading effect (also referred to as pre-reading notice or pre-reading notice effect) is whether or not the special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the start memory (hold) for which the special figure fluctuation display game has not been executed is subsequently executed. In order to notify the player in advance (or what variation pattern is to be obtained) with a predetermined degree of reliability, the decorative special figure start memory display or the like displayed on the display device 41 is performed in a different manner from the normal mode, or the display device 41 For example, an effect display is performed. The look-ahead stop symbol command (low probability or high probability) and the look-ahead variation pattern command are commands for informing in advance a variation pattern and a stop symbol corresponding to the start memory to be subjected to the look-ahead effect. 100 to the effect control device 300. Note that normal variation commands and symbol commands that are not prefetched are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 at the start of variation display.

FIG. 47 shows a random number storage area in the game control apparatus 100 and a prefetch information storage area in the effect control apparatus 300. The RAM 111C of the game control device 100 is provided with a random number storage area 150 for storing various random numbers (big hit random number, variation pattern random number, big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number) extracted when the special figure start memory is generated. . The random number storage area 150 includes a first storage area 151 for storing a random number of the first start memory generated based on winning in the first start winning opening 36, and a second start winning opening 97 and the normal variable winning apparatus 37. And a second storage area 152 for storing a random number of the second start memory generated based on the winning. The first storage area 151 is provided with four areas corresponding to the number capable of storing the first start memory, and the second storage area 152 is provided with four areas corresponding to the number capable of storing the second start memory. In the first storage area 151 and the second storage area 152, area numbers 1 to 4 are assigned to four areas, respectively. In addition, each area has a big hit random number storage area for storing big hit random numbers, a big hit symbol random number storage area for storing big hit symbol random numbers, a small hit symbol random number storage area for storing small hit symbol random numbers, and a fluctuation pattern random number storing variable pattern The pattern random number storage area is included.

  The newly generated random number of the first start memory is stored in the area having the smallest area number among the free areas in the first storage area 151, and the newly generated random number of the second start memory is stored in the second storage area 152. The free area is stored in the area with the smallest area number. That is, random numbers are stored in the first storage area 151 in the order of occurrence of the first startup memory, and random numbers are stored in the second storage area 152 in the order of occurrence of the second startup memory. The second start memory is managed separately. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the special number variation display game is executed in the order of occurrence of the start memory regardless of whether it is the first start memory or the second start memory. The digestion order in each of 1 or special figure 2) is shown. Also, if the corresponding start-up memory is digested, the random number in the start-up memory is cleared, the random numbers in the subsequent areas are shifted one by one to the area with the smaller area number, and the free area information is cleared It has become.

  In the game control device 100, when a start memory is generated, a jackpot random number and a variation pattern random number are determined as a prior determination, and at the start of the special figure variation display game, a big hit random number is determined in order to determine the result and variation pattern of the special figure variation display game. In addition, the fluctuation pattern random number is determined. In making these determinations, random numbers are read from the storage area corresponding to the start-up memory to be determined to the random number processing area 153 and processed. The random number processing area 153 is a predetermined common area used when processing using random numbers stored in the first storage area 151 and the second storage area 152 is performed. By performing processing after reading random numbers in the common area in this way, the address value referred to in processing can be set to a fixed value. The random number processing area 153 may be a part of the random number storage area 150 or may belong to a different area from the random number storage area 150.

  In addition, the game control device 100 transmits the result of the prior determination to the effect control device 300 as a prefetch variation command and a prefetch symbol command. In the determination of the big hit random number in the prior determination, both the determination in the low probability state and the determination in the high probability state are performed regardless of the current probability state, and both determination results are transmitted to the effect control device 300. I am doing so. Further, in the determination of the variation pattern random number in the prior determination, the variation pattern when the special figure variation display game is started is determined based on the probability state and the start memory number at the prior determination, and the result is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Like to do.

  The RAM 322 of the effect control device 300 stores a determination result storage area 350 for storing a pre-determination result of a big hit random number as an area for storing a pre-determination result transmitted from the game control device 100, and a pre-determination result of a variation pattern random number And a fluctuation pattern information storage area 360 for storing. The determination result storage area 350 includes a pair of areas consisting of a low probability storage area 351 for storing a determination result in the case of a low probability state and a high probability storage area 352 for storing a determination result in the case of a high probability state. The upper limit value of the first start memory and the upper limit value of the second start memory are eight.

Area numbers 1 to 8 are assigned to these eight areas, and a newly received determination result is stored in an empty area having the smallest area number. That is, in the determination result storage area 350, the low-probability storage area 351 and the high-probability storage area 3 are in the order in which the start memory is generated and in the digestion order.
The determination result is stored in a pair of areas consisting of 52. In addition, when the corresponding start memory is digested, the determination result of the start memory is erased from the pair of areas, and the determination results of the subsequent pair of areas are shifted one by one to the area with the smaller area number, The free space information is cleared.

  The variation pattern information storage area 360 is a pair of areas including a first result storage area 361 for storing the determination result received in the low probability state and a second result storage area 362 for storing the determination result received in the high probability state. Are eight, which is the total number of the upper limit value of the first start memory and the upper limit value of the second start memory. Area numbers 1 to 8 are assigned to these eight areas, and a newly received determination result is stored in an empty area having the smallest area number. Note that the determination result is stored in only one of the first result storage area 361 and the second result storage area 362 in the pair of areas, and information indicating no information is stored in the other result storage area. Information meaning no information may be meaningful by leaving the area cleared, or may be meaningful by writing separate information.

  In other words, the variation pattern information storage area 360 is received in one of a pair of areas including the first result storage area 361 and the second result storage area 362 in the order in which the start memory is generated and in the digestion order. The determination result is stored according to the probability state at the time. In addition, when the corresponding start memory is digested, the determination result of the start memory is cleared from the pair of areas, and the determination results of the subsequent pair of areas are shifted one by one to the area with the smaller area number, The free space information is cleared.

  In the production control device 300, it is possible to execute a prior notice (pre-reading notice) for making a notice about the start memory before the start of the special figure variation display game about the target start memory using the prior determination result. In this processing, the pre-determination result of the big hit random number is processed by reading the random number from the storage area corresponding to the start memory to be determined to the determination result processing area 353. The determination result processing area 353 is a predetermined common area used when processing using random numbers stored in the low probability storage area 351 and the high probability storage area 352 is performed. The determination result processing area 353 may be a part of the determination result storage area 350, or may belong to a different area from the determination result storage area 350.

  The variation pattern random number prior determination result is processed by reading the random number from the storage area corresponding to the determination target start-up memory to the pattern determination result processing area 363. The pattern determination result processing area 363 is a predetermined common area used when processing using random numbers stored in the first result storage area 361 and the second result storage area 362 is performed. The pattern determination result processing area 363 may be a part of the fluctuation pattern information storage area 360 or may belong to a different area from the fluctuation pattern information storage area 360. In this way, processing is performed by reading random numbers and information into predetermined common areas such as the random number processing area 153, the determination result processing area 353, and the pattern determination result processing area 363. The address value to be referenced can be a fixed value.

In the game control device 100, the first start memory and the second start memory are divided into areas for storing random numbers. This is either the special figure 1 fluctuation display game or the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, such as the distribution probability of the jackpot type or the fluctuation pattern is different between the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game. This is because it is more convenient information to divide the area for storing random numbers in the first start memory and the second start memory. In addition, the effect control apparatus 300 stores the result of the prior determination in the order of occurrence of the start memory regardless of the first start memory and the second start memory. This is important information such as the setting of pre-reading effects that are continuous over multiple special-figure display games, so the order of execution of special-figure display games is important information for the effects. This is because storing is more convenient for processing. Further, since the pre-determination results are transmitted in the order of occurrence of the start-up memory, it is only necessary to store them in the order in which they are received.

  48 and 49 show an example of random number storage in the game control device 100 and prefetch information storage in the effect control device 300. FIG. 49 shows a state after the first start memory f is generated in FIG. 48 (t18) and the preliminary determination result is transmitted to the effect control device 300. As shown in FIG. 48, first, in this example, the special figure variation display game is executed in a state where the probability state is the normal probability state (low probability state) and only the first start memory z is present. During the execution of the special figure variation display game, the first start memory a is generated (t11). Thereafter, the special figure variation display game being executed becomes a 16R probability variation A big hit and the special game state is started (t12).

  During this special gaming state, the second start memory b is generated (t13), and the first start memory c is generated (t14). Thereafter, the special gaming state ends, and the probability state becomes a high probability state (t15). Also, the special figure variation display game based on the first start memory z is started (t15). At this time, the random number and prior determination information for the first start-up memory z are cleared, and the information in the subsequent area is shifted. During the execution of the special figure variation display game, the second start memory d (t16), the second start memory e (t17), and the first start memory f (t18) are generated.

  In a state after the first start memory f is generated (t18) and the preliminary determination result is transmitted to the effect control apparatus 300, each start memory is stored in the random number storage area 150 of the game control apparatus 100 as shown in FIG. Big hit random numbers and fluctuation pattern random numbers are stored. Among these, the first storage area 151 stores the random numbers of the first start memories a, c, and f in the order in which the start memories are generated. That is, the first random number of the first start memory a generated in the area number 1 is stored, the random number of the first start memory c generated next is stored in the area number 2, and the last random number generated in the area number 3 The random number stored in the first start memory f is stored. The second storage area 152 stores the random numbers of the second start memories b, d, e in the order in which the start memories are generated. That is, the first random number in the second start memory b generated in the area number 1 is stored, the random number in the second start memory d generated next is stored in the area number 2, and the last random number is generated in the area number 3 The random number stored in the second start memory e is stored.

  In the determination result storage area 350 of the effect control device 300, the preliminary determination results of the big hit random numbers in the start memories a to f are stored in the order in which the start memories are generated. In area number 1, the result determined in the low probability state for the first start memory a that occurred earliest is stored in the low probability storage area 351, and the result determined in the high probability state is stored in the high probability storage area 352. ing. Here, when the first start memory a is determined in a low probability state, the result is out of place, but when it is determined in a high probability state, a prior determination result is stored that the result is 16R probability variation A. In the area numbers 2 to 6, the prior determination results of the start memories b to f are similarly stored in the order in which the start memories are generated.

In the variation pattern information storage area 360 of the effect control device 300, the preliminary determination results of the variation pattern random numbers of the start memories a to f are stored in the order of generation of the start memories. Area number 1 stores the determination result of the variation pattern random number of the first start memory a that has been generated earliest. Since the probability state is a low probability state when the first start memory a is generated and the prior determination result is transmitted (t11 in FIG. 48), the determination result is stored in the first result storage area 361 of area number 1. In the second result storage area 362 of area number 1, information indicating no information is stored. The determination result of the second start memory b stored in the area number 2 and the determination result of the first start memory c stored in the area number 3 are also in a low probability state when the result is received (t13 and t14 in FIG. 48). The determination result is stored in the first result storage area 361, and information indicating no information is stored in the second result storage area 362. Also, the determination result of the second start memory d stored in the area number 4, the determination result of the second start memory e stored in the area number 5, and the determination result of the first start memory f stored in the area number 6 Is in a high probability state when the result is received (FIG. 48 t16, t17, t18),
Information indicating no information is stored in the first result storage area 361, and the determination result is stored in the second result storage area 362.

[Pre-reading design command processing]
FIG. 50 shows the look-ahead design command process (step C244) in the received command analysis process described above. In the prefetch symbol command processing, first, it is determined whether or not the received prefetch stop symbol command is a prefetch stop symbol command (low probability) which is information of a determination result determined by a determination value in a low probability state (step C301). . If it is a prefetch stop symbol command (low probability) (step C301; Y), the command is saved in the prefetch symbol command area (low probability) corresponding to the total number of pending (step C302), and a prefetch variation pattern command reception waiting flag Is set (step C304), and the pre-read symbol system command processing is terminated. As a result, the received command information is stored in the empty area with the smallest area number in the low probability storage area 351 of the determination result storage area 350.

  If the prefetch stop symbol command (low probability) is not detected (step C301; N), that is, if the prefetch stop symbol command (high probability), the command is placed in the prefetch symbol command area (high probability) corresponding to the total number of pending calls. Save (step C303), set the prefetch variation pattern command reception waiting flag (step C304), and end the prefetch symbol command processing. As a result, the received command information is stored in the empty area with the smallest area number in the high probability storage area 352 of the determination result storage area 350. Note that the area number of this empty area is the same as the area number of the low probability storage area 351 in which information is stored in the most recent step C302.

  The prefetch command is transmitted in the order of the prefetch stop symbol command (low probability), the prefetch stop symbol command (high probability), and the prefetch variation pattern command. The determination result is stored in a pair of areas including a low probability storage area 351 and a high probability storage area 352. Also, by setting the prefetch fluctuation command reception waiting flag in step C304, it becomes possible to process the information of the prefetch fluctuation pattern command for the same start memory as a set (pair) by the prefetch fluctuation command processing described later. .

[Read-ahead variation command processing]
FIG. 51 shows the look-ahead variation command processing (step C246) in the received command analysis processing described above. In this prefetch fluctuation command processing, first, it is determined whether or not reception of a prefetch fluctuation pattern command is waiting (step C311). Here, when there is a prefetch fluctuation pattern command reception wait flag set in the prefetch symbol command processing described above, it is determined that reception is awaiting. If it is not waiting to receive the prefetch fluctuation pattern command (step C311; N), the prefetch fluctuation command processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the prefetch fluctuation pattern command reception wait is in progress (step C311; Y), the prefetch fluctuation pattern command reception wait flag is cleared (step C312).

  Thereafter, the command is saved in the prefetch variable command area corresponding to the probability state and the total number of holds (step C313). As a result, the received command information is stored in an area corresponding to the current probability state in the first result storage area 361 and the second result storage area 362 in the empty area with the smallest area number in the variation pattern information storage area 360. Stored. In the first result storage area 361 and the second result storage area 362, information without information is stored in an area where command information is not stored. The area number of this empty area is the same as the area number of the determination result storage area 350 that stores information in the most recent prefetched symbol system command processing.

Then, prefetch command consistency check processing (step C314) for determining whether the combination of MODE and ACT (command combination) is normal is performed. If the command combination is not normal (step C315; N), that is, the value of invalid command information Is returned, the prefetch fluctuation command processing is terminated. In this case, information on the prefetch fluctuation pattern command that is not normal may be cleared from the storage area. Further, information indicating that the storage area is not normal (NG information) may be saved. On the other hand, when the command combination is normal (step C315; Y), that is, when the value of the valid command information is returned, a prefetch lottery process (step C316) for lottery execution of the prefetch notice effect is performed, and the prefetch notice effect is obtained. Is determined (step C317).

  If no pre-reading notice effect is generated (step C317; N), the pre-reading variation command processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the prefetching notice effect is generated (step C317; Y), is the prefetching notice effect that is generated (that is, the prefetching notice effect selected in the prefetch lottery process (step C316)) immediately started? Is determined (step C318). The effect that starts immediately is, for example, a pending change notice that changes the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41 from the present time. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 55, a new start memory is generated during the execution of the obtainable number notification 86, the start memory becomes a special result, and a game ball that can be acquired in a special game state based on the special result. The addition effect of the number of obtainable numbers performed when the number is not 0 is also an effect that starts immediately.

  An effect that does not start immediately is a pre-reading notice effect that is performed during the execution of a special figure fluctuation display game, which produces a specific effect or reach state continuously over a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games. For example, an effect of giving a notice by a character appearing during the display, a pending change notice for changing the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display at a timing later than the present time, and the like. The timing of starting the execution of such an effect that does not start immediately is that the special figure fluctuation display game is ended if the special figure fluctuation display game is being executed, and the execution of the next special figure fluctuation display game is started. Applicable timing.

  If it is not an effect that starts immediately (step C318; N), the prefetch fluctuation command processing is terminated. In this case, a notice is set at the start of a special figure change display game that executes a prefetch notice effect. On the other hand, if the effect is to start immediately (step C318; Y), the drawing of the selected prefetch notice effect is set (step C319), and the prefetch fluctuation command processing ends.

[Prefetch command consistency check processing]
FIG. 52 shows the prefetch command consistency check process (step C314) in the prefetch variable command processing described above. In this look-ahead command consistency check process, first, the look-ahead variation pattern command and the look-ahead stop symbol command of the area corresponding to the probability state and the total number of holds are loaded (step C321), and each loaded command is saved in each determination area. (Step C322).

  Thereby, the information of the prefetch stop symbol command and the information of the prefetch variation pattern command for the latest start memory are loaded and saved in the respective determination areas. In other words, among the prefetch stop symbol commands stored in the low probability storage area 351 and the high probability storage area 352 in the latest steps C302 and C303, the prefetch stop symbol command information is loaded from the storage area corresponding to the current probability state. Are saved in the determination result processing area 353. In addition, information on the prefetch variation pattern command stored in either the first result storage area 361 or the second result storage area 362 is loaded in accordance with the current probability state in the latest step C313, and the pattern determination result processing area Saved to 363.

Next, it is determined whether the prefetch stop symbol command saved in the determination result processing area 353 is a normal value (step C323), and if it is not a normal value (step C323; N), the value of invalid command information is returned. (Step C330), the prefetch command consistency check process is terminated. Further, when the prefetch stop symbol command saved in the determination result processing area 353 is a normal value (step C323; Y), the symbol type information (see Fig. 1 or Fig. 2) indicated by the prefetch stop symbol command is set. (Step C324), a prefetch command consistency check table corresponding to the symbol type information and the prefetch variation pattern command MODE is set (step C325).

  Thereafter, in the processes of Steps C326 to C329, it is determined whether the prefetch variation pattern command ACT matches any of the set prefetch command consistency check table data. If the pre-reading variation pattern command ACT matches any data in the set pre-read command consistency check table (step C327; Y), the value of the valid command information is returned (step C331), and the prefetch command consistency check process is performed. Exit. If the prefetch variation pattern command ACT does not match any data in the prefetch command consistency check table in which the prefetch variation pattern command ACT is set, the value of invalid command information is returned (step C330), and the prefetch command consistency check processing is terminated.

[Pre-fetch lottery processing]
FIG. 53 shows the prefetch lottery process (step C316) in the prefetch fluctuation command processing described above. In this prefetch lottery process, first, it is determined whether or not the prefetch effect can be executed (step C341). If the prefetch lottery process is not executable (step C341; N), the prefetch lottery process is terminated. When it is not in an executable state, a pre-reading effect is already being executed (it may be possible to overlap depending on the model and the content of the pre-reading effect being executed), or a period within a predetermined number of games before the effect mode is switched ( For example, a period from when the switch preparation command for notifying the switching of the effect mode is received from the game control device 100 until the switch is made).

  On the other hand, if the pre-reading effect can be executed (step C341; Y), the pre-reading variation pattern command and the pre-reading symbol command in the area corresponding to the probability state and the total number of holdings are loaded (step C342). The command is saved in each determination area (step C343). Thereby, the information of the prefetch stop symbol command and the information of the prefetch variation pattern command for the latest start memory are loaded and saved in the respective determination areas. In other words, among the prefetch stop symbol commands stored in the low probability storage area 351 and the high probability storage area 352 in the latest steps C302 and C303, the prefetch stop symbol command information is loaded from the storage area corresponding to the current probability state. Are saved in the determination result processing area 353. In addition, information on the prefetch variation pattern command stored in either the first result storage area 361 or the second result storage area 362 is loaded in accordance with the current probability state in the latest step C313, and the pattern determination result processing area Saved to 363.

  Next, a prefetch variation pattern command, a prefetch stop symbol command, and a prefetch effect lottery table corresponding to the production state of the determination area are set (step C344), and whether a prefetch effect is executed by extracting a random number is randomly selected (step S344). C345). In other words, the prefetch effect lottery table is selected according to the result of start memory (latest start memory) for determining whether or not this time is the target of the prefetch effect, the variation pattern, and the effect state that is the information of the effect being executed, and the prefetch effect is executed. Probability and content are different. For example, the special game state in which the effect state is described later is being executed, and the prefetch stop symbol command information becomes a special result and can be acquired in the special game state based on the special result. When the number of game balls is not 0, a pre-reading effect lottery table is set as a pre-reading effect that enables execution of an accumulative number of obtainable numbers as shown in FIG. 55 described later. It should be noted that other conditions may be added as selection conditions for the pre-reading effect lottery table, such as a gaming state such as a probability state, a condition for the number of starting memories, and the like.

  If the pre-reading effect is not executed as a result of the lottery (step C346; N), all the pre-reading control areas for storing information necessary for executing the pre-reading effect are cleared to 0 (step C358). The lottery process is terminated. In this case, it is determined whether or not the prefetching notice effect is not generated (step C317; N) in the determination of whether or not the prefetching notice effect is generated in the prefetching variable command (step C317).

  If a pre-reading effect is executed as a result of the lottery (step C346; Y), it is determined whether the pre-reading effect is affected by the fluctuation pattern of the advance reservation (step C347). The pre-reading effect affected by the variation pattern of the pre-holding is executed, for example, as a pre-playing effect that is based on the condition that reach does not occur in all of the pre-holding as a condition for executing the selected pre-reading effect. Whether or not to execute the prefetching effect is determined depending on the contents of the pre-pending special figure variable display game, such as a prefetching effect on the condition that N reach continuously occurs in a plurality of special figure variable display games.

  When the pre-pending variation pattern is not an influence of the pre-reading effect (step C347; N), since the execution of the pre-reading effect is confirmed, information for performing the pre-reading effect selected in the prefetch control region is set (step C359). The prefetch lottery process is terminated. In this case, it is determined whether or not a prefetching notice effect is generated (step C317; Y) in the determination of whether or not a prefetching notice effect is generated in the prefetching variable command (step C317). As a pre-reading effect that is not affected by the change pattern of the advance hold, a hold change notice for changing the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41, or an addition effect of the number of obtainable numbers as shown in FIG. Etc. Examples of information for performing the selected prefetch effect set in the prefetch control area include information on the effect type, the number of executed games, and other necessary information.

  When the pre-reading effect is affected by the fluctuation pattern of the pre-holding (step C347; Y), the value of the total number of holdings minus 1 is set as the number of loops (step C348), and the upper limit of the number of loops corresponding to the prefetching effect is set. A value is set (step C349). The loop count is a value for designating the area number of the area in which information to be read out for use in processing from the determination result storage area 350 and the fluctuation pattern information storage area 360 is stored. Further, the loop count upper limit value is a value that defines the range in which the pre-pending variation pattern affects, and is set in advance for each prefetch effect.

  Next, the pre-reading variation command and the pre-reading symbol command in the area corresponding to the probability state and the number of loops are loaded (step C350), and each loaded command is saved in each determination area (step C351). The value of the number of loops corresponds to the area number of the area from which the information is read, and the information of the prefetch stop symbol command, the prefetch variation pattern command information or no information corresponding to the current probability state from the area of the corresponding area number. The information is loaded and saved in each judgment area. That is, among the prefetch stop symbol commands stored in the low probability storage region 351 and the high probability storage region 352 of the corresponding region number in the determination result storage region 350, the prefetch stop symbol command of the prefetch stop symbol command is stored from the storage region corresponding to the current probability state. Information is loaded and saved in the determination result processing area 353.

Also, information is loaded from the first result storage area 361 or the second result storage area 362 of the corresponding area number in the variation pattern information storage area 360 according to the current probability state and saved in the pattern determination result processing area 363. The In the first result storage area 361 and the second result storage area 362, information of the prefetch variation pattern command is stored in the direction corresponding to the probability state when the information is stored, and information without information is stored in the other. . Therefore, if the probability state when the information is stored (the probability state when the start-up memory is generated) and the current probability state are the same, the information of the prefetch variation pattern command is saved in the pattern determination result processing area 363, When the probability state when the information is stored is different from the current probability state, information without information is saved in the pattern determination result processing area 363.

  Then, it is determined whether there is command information (step C352). If there is no command information (step C352; N), all the prefetch control areas are cleared to zero (step C358), and the prefetch lottery process is terminated. In this case, the probability state at the time of storing the information is different from the current probability state, and information without information is saved in the pattern determination result processing area 363. Since it cannot be acquired, the prefetch effect is not executed.

  If there is command information (step C352; Y), the variation pattern is determined based on the information of the prefetch variation pattern command (step C353), and it is determined whether the variation satisfies a condition capable of executing the prefetch effect (step C353). Step C354). If the fluctuation does not satisfy the conditions that allow execution of the prefetch effect (step C354; N), all the prefetch control areas are cleared to zero (step C358), and the prefetch lottery process is terminated. If the fluctuation satisfies a condition that allows the prefetching effect to be executed (step C354; Y), the loop number upper limit value is updated by -1 (step C355), and it is determined whether the loop number upper limit value is 0 ( Step C356).

  When the loop count upper limit is not 0 (step C356; N), the loop count is updated by -1 (step C357), and the process proceeds to step C350. In this case, the determination is not made for all the ranges that are affected by the fluctuation pattern of the advance reservation. If the upper limit value of the number of loops is 0 (step C356; Y), the determination is completed for all the ranges affected by the preceding hold variation pattern, and there is no variation that does not satisfy the condition for executing the prefetch effect. Therefore, the execution of the prefetch effect is confirmed, information for performing the prefetch effect selected in the prefetch control area is set (step C359), and the prefetch lottery process is terminated. In this case, it is determined whether or not a prefetching notice effect is generated (step C317; Y) in the determination of whether or not a prefetching notice effect is generated in the prefetching variable command (step C317).

  As described above, when information is stored, the information of the prefetch variation pattern command is stored in the direction corresponding to the probability state when the information is stored in the first result storage area 361 and the second result storage area 362. On the other hand, information without information is stored, and in the process using the information of the prefetch variation pattern command, it is possible to use the prefetch information by reading from the one corresponding to the probability state at the time of performing the process. It can be easily judged. That is, it can be seen that information without information is unavailable when it is read out, and probability information is added at the time of storage, and it is confirmed at which probability state the information is determined at the time of reading. There is no need to perform a separate process, and the process can proceed efficiently.

  In step C350, information corresponding to the current probability state is read and processed. However, information may be read and processed in consideration of changes in the probability state. For example, when the current probability state is a low probability state but there is a probability variation jackpot, the information after the probability variation jackpot is processed by reading the information in the high probability state. In addition, when it is known that the high probability state is ended by executing a predetermined number of special figure fluctuation display games, information after the end of the high probability state is read and processed. Like that.

  In addition, when processing using a random number or a command is performed, information is read out to the random number processing area 153, the determination result processing area 353, and the pattern determination result processing area 363, which are common areas. Instead of using these areas, the processing may be performed by directly referring to the area where the information to be processed is stored.

  In addition, in the pre-determination process, the variation pattern in the probability state at the time of determination is determined. However, regardless of the probability state at the time of determination, both the determination in the low probability state and the determination in the high probability state are performed. Both determination results may be transmitted to 300. In the production control device 300, the determination result in the low probability state is stored in the first result storage area 361, and the determination result in the high probability state is stored in the second result storage area 362. In step C350, information corresponding to the current probability state may be read and processed, or information may be read and processed in consideration of changes in the probability state.

  Further, when the variation pattern is determined in the pre-determination process, a determination is made for a start memory number other than the current start memory number, and each determination result is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Also good. Since the number of starting memories at the time of prior determination and the number of starting memories at the time of execution of the special figure variation display game may be different, a more accurate look-ahead effect can be achieved by making a prior determination with a plurality of values of starting memories. It becomes possible. Further, as a pre-reading effect, a change pattern of the special figure change display game based on the start memory of the target and the start memory number at the start necessary for executing the change pattern may be notified. For example, if the starting memory number at the start is 4 or more, a notification that the SP reach is made is performed.

  Moreover, when it is one probability state, you may make it suggest or alert | report the said preliminary determination result with reference to the information of the preliminary determination result in the other probability state. For example, when the state is a low probability state, if the state is a high probability state, a big hit may be suggested or notified.

As described above, the game is controlled in the gaming machine that executes the variable display game based on the establishment of the predetermined condition and generates a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result. The game control means (game control device 100) and the effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the effect based on the control signal from the game control means, the game control means is a start winning area (first Start storage means (game control) for storing a start memory as a right to execute a variable display game based on winning of a game ball in a start winning port 36, a normal variation winning device 37, a second start winning port 97) Apparatus 100) and a variable display game execution means (game control) for determining the result of the variable display game based on the random number stored as the start memory in the start storage means and executing the variable display game 100), a pre-determining means (game control device 100) for determining a random number stored as a start memory in the start storage means before a variable display game based on the start memory is executed, and a variable display game And a probability setting means (game control device 100) for setting the probability state in which the result of the result is a special result to either a low probability state or a high probability state higher than the low probability state, Includes a first prize area (first start prize opening 36) and a second prize area (ordinary variable prize device 37, second start prize slot 97), and the start storage means is provided in the first prize area. A first start storage means (game control device 100) for storing the right to execute the first variable display game, which is a variable display game based on the detection of a game ball, as a first start storage together with a random number up to a predetermined upper limit number; Games in the winning area Second start storage means (game control device 100) for storing the right to execute the second variable display game based on the detection of the second variable display game as a second start storage together with a random number value up to a predetermined upper limit number. The display game executing means executes the first variable display game based on the first start memory and the second variable display game based on the second start memory in the order in which the start memory is generated, and the prior determination means is in a low probability state. The determination of the case and the determination of the high probability state are both performed regardless of the current probability state, and both determination results are transmitted to the effect control means. The game control means is stored as the first start memory. A first storage area 151 for storing the generated random number, and a second storage area 152 for storing the random number stored as the second start-up memory. The first storage area 151 stores the random numbers in the order of occurrence of the first start-up storage. The random number is stored in the second storage area 152 in the order of occurrence of the second start-up memory, and the effect control means displays the determination result in the low probability state among the determination results of the prior determination means. A low-probability storage area 351 for storing, and a high-probability storage area 352 for storing a determination result in the case of a high-probability state, regardless of whether the determination result is a first start memory or a second start memory Instead, the determination results are stored in the low probability storage area 351 and the high probability storage area 352 in the order of reception of the determination results.

  Accordingly, since both the determination in the low-probability state and the determination in the high-probability state are performed for the prior determination, it is possible to cope with a change in the probability state, and the result of the prior determination can be used effectively. In addition, since a low-probability storage area 351 for storing a determination result in a low-probability state and a high-probability storage area 352 for storing a determination result in a high-probability state are provided, storage and determination of received determination results At the time of reading the result, it is only necessary to specify the area, and the processing load relating to the prior determination can be reduced.

  In addition, when the game control means (game control device 100) performs processing using the random numbers stored in the first storage area 151 and the second storage area 152, the game control means (game control apparatus 100) sets the random numbers used for the processing to the first storage area 151 and The random number processing area 153, which is a predetermined area different from the second storage area 152, is read and processed, and the effect control means (effect control device 300) includes a low probability storage area 351 and a high probability storage area. When performing a process using the determination result stored in 352, the determination result processing area is a predetermined area different from the low-probability storage area 351 and the high-probability storage area 352. Processing is performed after reading to 353. Therefore, by performing the processing after reading out to a predetermined area, the area to be referred to in the process does not change even if the starting memory number changes, and the process relating to the prior determination can be performed efficiently.

  A game control means for controlling a game in a gaming machine that executes a variable display game based on establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a special game state advantageous to a player when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result. (Game control device 100) and production control means (production control device 300) for controlling production based on a control signal from the game control means, and the game control means includes a start winning area (first start prize opening). 36, a start storage means (game control device 100) for storing start memory as a right to execute a variable display game based on winning of a game ball in the normal variable winning device 37 and the second starting winning port 97) And a variation display game execution unit (game control apparatus 100) for determining the result of the variation display game based on the random number stored as the start storage in the start storage unit and executing the variation display game. And a pre-determining means (game control device 100) for determining the random number stored as the start memory in the start storage means before the variable display game based on the start memory is executed, and the result of the variable display game is Probability setting means (game control device 100) that sets a probability state that is a special result to either a low probability state or a high probability state that is higher than the low probability state. The variation pattern in the variation display game based on the start memory of the target is determined, and the determination result is transmitted to the effect control means. The effect control means stores the change pattern information storage area 360 for storing the determination result of the prior determination means. The variation pattern information storage area 360 is assigned a pair of areas consisting of a first result storage area 361 and a second result storage area 362 for each start-up storage. When the result is received in the low probability state, the determination result is stored in the first result storage area 361. When the determination result is received in the high probability state, the determination result is stored in the second result storage area 362. It will be like that.

  Accordingly, the first result storage area 361 for storing the determination result received in the low probability state and the second result storage area 362 for storing the determination result received in the high probability state are provided. It becomes possible to easily determine in which probability state the determination result is made, and it is possible to reduce the processing load related to the prior determination.

The start prize area includes a first prize area (first start prize port 36) and a second prize area (normal variation prize device 37, second start prize port 97). First start storage means (game control device 100) for storing the right to execute the first variable display game, which is a variable display game based on detection of a game ball in one winning area, as a first start memory; Second start storage means (game control device 100) for storing the right to execute the second variable display game, which is a variable display game based on the detection of game balls in the second winning area, as a second start storage up to a predetermined upper limit number; The variation display game executing means executes the first variation display game based on the first start memory and the second change display game based on the second start memory in the order of occurrence of the start memory, and the game control means includes: First random number stored in starting memory The first storage area 151 and the second storage area 152 for storing the random number of the second start-up memory are stored. In the first storage area 151, the random numbers are stored in the order of occurrence of the first start-up memory, and the second storage area 152 is stored. The random number is stored in the order of occurrence of the second start memory, and the effect control means determines the determination result of the prior determination means regardless of which determination result is the first start memory or the second start memory. The determination results are stored in the variation pattern information storage area 360 in the order of reception. Therefore, the storage method can be made in accordance with the information utilization method in each control means, and the processing load relating to the prior determination can be reduced.

  In addition, when the game control means performs processing using the random numbers stored in the first storage area 151 and the second storage area 152, the game control means assigns random numbers used for the processing to the first storage area 151 and the second storage area 152. Is processed after being read into the random number processing area 153, which is another predetermined area, and the effect control means performs processing using the determination result stored in the variation pattern information storage area 360. This is because the determination result used for is read out to the pattern determination result processing area 363, which is a predetermined area different from the fluctuation pattern information storage area 360, and the process is performed. Therefore, by performing the processing after reading out to a predetermined area, the area to be referred to in the process does not change even if the starting memory number changes, and the process relating to the prior determination can be performed efficiently.

  Although the gaming machine that digests the first startup memory and the second startup memory in the order of generation has been described, in the case of a gaming machine that digests the second startup memory preferentially over the first startup memory, the determination result is stored. It is preferable that the information storage order in the area 350 and the fluctuation pattern information storage area 360 is the execution order of the special figure fluctuation display game, not the command reception order (starting memory generation order). In this case, every time a command is received, an operation may be performed so as to store the command in an area corresponding to the execution order of the start memory corresponding to the command. Further, the storage areas for information corresponding to the second start memory preferentially digested are designated as area numbers 1 to 4, and the storage areas for information corresponding to the first start memory are designated as area numbers 5 to 8, respectively. The information may be stored in the order of reception.

  Next, effects in the special game state will be described. In the state where the special figure variation display game is executed, as shown in FIG. 54 (a), the decoration special figure which displays the special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game is displayed at the center of the display area of the display device 41. A variable display game display unit 85 is provided. Here, the decorative special figure variation display game is displayed by stopping and displaying the identification information in each of the left, middle and right variation display areas.

In addition, a memory display unit 83 for displaying a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory and the second start memory is provided below the display area. The decorative special figure start memory display displayed here corresponds to the first start memory or the second start memory in a one-to-one correspondence and is displayed side by side in the storage order. Here, there are three start memories. Show. The first start memory and the second start memory may be displayed so that they can be distinguished. The decoration special figure start memory display at the left end is a decoration special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory stored first, and shifts to the left whenever digested. In addition, it is possible to suggest the result of the special figure change display game corresponding to each start-up memory, the prefetch result such as the change pattern, and the like by the display mode. Here, the display mode of the decoration special figure start memory display (left end) corresponding to the start memory to be digested next is different from the normal display mode, and the special figure variation display game based on this start memory is displayed. It is shown that the result is likely to be a special result.

  On the left side of the display area at the bottom of the display area, a running memory display unit 84 for displaying information related to the start memory corresponding to the special figure variation display game currently being executed is provided. In the in-execution memory display section 84, the decoration special figure start memory display at the left end of the memory display section 83 is shifted to the start of the special figure fluctuation display game, and the result of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed, the fluctuation pattern, etc. Is suggested by the display mode. In FIG. 54 (b), the display mode of the running storage display unit 84 is different from the normal display mode, and it is highly likely that the special figure variation display game currently being executed will have a special result. Has been.

  When a special result is derived in the special figure variation display game as shown in FIG. 54 (c), the special game state is started as shown in FIGS. 54 (d) and (f). At the start of this special gaming state, an acquirable number notification 86 is provided for notifying an acquirable number that is the number of game balls that can be acquired in the special gaming state. In this notification of the number of obtainable games, in addition to the number of game balls that can be obtained in the special game state based on the current special result, if there is a special result in the stored start memory, the special game based on the special result The number of game balls that can be acquired in the state is also notified.

  Here, the special result of 16R probability variation A is shown in FIG. 54 (c), and the number of game balls that can be acquired in the special game state based on this special result is 1700. If there is no special result in the start memory, or there is a special result, but there are 0 game balls that can be acquired in the special game state based on the special result, FIG. 54 (d) As shown, only the number of game balls that can be acquired in the special game state based on the current special result is notified as the acquirable number notification 86. Then, as shown in FIG. 54 (e), during the special game state, the acquirable number notification 86 is displayed in the denominator and the actual number of game balls actually acquired based on the winning to the special variable winning device 38 is notified. Information is displayed in a fractional format for displaying the acquisition number notification 87 on the numerator. Of course, the display format is not limited to this. In addition, the actual acquisition number notification may include the number of game balls acquired based on winning other than the special variable winning device 38. In this case, information about the number of game balls paid out by the game control device 100 based on winnings other than the special variable winning device 38 is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

  On the other hand, when there is a special result in the start memory and the number of game balls that can be acquired in the special game state based on the special result is not 0, this time is obtained as an acquirable number notification 86 as shown in FIG. In addition to the number of game balls that can be acquired in the special game state based on the special result, the number of game balls that can be acquired in the later special game state is also notified. Here, the number of game balls that can be acquired in the special game state based on the special result of this time is 1700, and the number of game balls that can be acquired in the special game state based on the special result later is also 1700, so the total is acquired. As the number of possible balls, 3400 are informed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 54 (g), during the special game state, the acquirable number notification 86 and the actual acquisition number notification 87 are displayed as described above. When this special gaming state is finished, a special figure variation display game based on the start memory is performed, but until the special gaming state that is the subject of notification by the acquirable number notification 86 is ended, the acquirable number notification 86 and the actual acquisition number notification are performed. The display 87 is continued. Thereafter, a special result is derived as shown in FIG. 54 (h), and a special gaming state is started as shown in FIG. 54 (i). At this time, since the number of game balls that can be acquired in the special game state has already been obtained by the obtainable number notification 86, no separate notification is performed. Of course, you may make it perform separately the number of game balls which can be acquired in the said special game state.

Also, as shown in FIG. 54 (j), in the actual number-of-acquisition ball number notification, the actual acquisition number in the current special game state is added by taking over the actual acquisition number in the previous special game state. When the special gaming state ends, the special gaming state notified by the acquirable number notification 86 ends, so that the acquirable number notification 86 and the actual acquisition number notification 87 of the special gaming state end. The display is also ended.

  In addition, for the 16R probability variation B to F, the special game state effects are common, and the round continuation notification of whether or not the round can be expected to be won in the subsequent rounds in the interval time after the end of 4R, 8R, 12R. Production is to be performed. For this reason, in the obtainable number notification 86 at the start of the special gaming state, the obtainable number (430) corresponding to the 16R probability variation E with the smallest number of obtainable is performed, and the round continuation is performed every time the round continuation notification effect is performed. The acquirable number corresponding to the notification content in the notification effect is added to the acquirable number notification 86.

  In FIG. 55, when a new start memory is generated during execution of the acquirable number notification 86, the start memory becomes a special result, and the number of game balls that can be acquired in the special game state based on the special result is not zero. An example of the notification was shown. Here, an example in which a new start memory is generated as shown in FIG. 55 (b) during execution of the special gaming state in which the acquirable number notification 86 is performed as shown in FIG. 55 (a). showed that.

  As a result of the preliminary determination on the start memory, it has been found that the start memory becomes a special result and the number of game balls that can be acquired in the special game state based on the special result is 1700. Based on this, the special decoration state generated based on the start memory as shown in FIG. 55 (c) is performed while the display form of the corresponding decoration special figure start memory display is changed to a display form different from the normal display form. An additional effect is performed in which the acquirable number is added to the acquirable number notification 86 as shown in FIG. 55 (d).

  It should be noted that there is no need to perform an effect in which the display mode of the decoration special figure start memory display is different from the normal display mode. In addition, for 16R probability variation B to F, a round continuation notification effect is performed as to whether or not a round in which a winning ball can be expected in the subsequent rounds in the interval time after the end of 4R, 8R, and 12R. ) And (d), it is preferable that the addition effect can be clearly distinguished from the round continuation notification effect.

  For example, in the round continuation notification effect, the new acquirable number is added directly to the acquirable number notification 86 without being displayed in the center of the display area. As shown in FIG. 6, the obtainable number is displayed at the center of the display area and then added to the obtainable number notification 86. Further, the addition effects as shown in FIGS. 55C and 55D may not be performed at the timing when the round continuation notification effect is performed. However, in the case of 16R probability variation D (substantially 4R) and 16R probability variation E (substantially 8R), the addition effect due to the occurrence of a new start memory is performed in the same manner as the round continuation notification effect at the timing when the round continuation notification effect is performed. You may make it look as if the round was going on.

[Big hit command processing]
Next, a process performed by the effect control device 300 to perform the notification as described above will be described. FIG. 56 shows the jackpot command process (step C238) in the received command analysis process described above. In the jackpot command processing, first, it is determined whether MODE is a fanfare (step C401). That is, it is determined whether the received command is a fanfare command or a small hitting fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol number or stop symbol pattern). When MODE is fanfare (step C401; Y), fanfare effect setting processing for setting a fanfare display image corresponding to the type of jackpot or the jackpot is performed (step C402), and the state of the P machine is set during fanfare. After setting (step C403), the big hit command processing is terminated.

  If the MODE is not a fanfare (step C401; N), it is determined whether the MODE is a round (step C404). That is, it is determined whether the received command is a round command corresponding to the number of rounds in the special gaming state. If the MODE is a round (step C404; Y), a round effect setting process for updating the number-of-rounds display information and the like is performed (step C405), and the P machine state is set to the round (step C406). End the jackpot command processing.

  If the MODE is not a round (step C404; N), it is determined whether the MODE is an interval (step C407). That is, it is determined whether the received command is an interval command related to the interval between rounds. If MODE is an interval (step C407; Y), an interval effect setting process for setting an effect during the interval is performed (step C408), the P machine state is set during the interval (step C409), and a big hit System command processing ends. If MODE is not an interval (step C407; N), it is determined whether MODE is ending (step C410). That is, it is determined whether the received command is an ending command related to the ending after the end of the final round.

  When the MODE is an ending (step C410; Y), for example, when the high probability state is reached after the special gaming state ends, the big hit ends such as setting screen information for informing that the high probability state is set. Ending effect setting processing for setting screen information corresponding to a later gaming state is performed (step C411), the P machine state is set to ending (step C412), and the jackpot command processing is terminated. If MODE is not ending (step C410; N), it is determined whether MODE is a count (step C413). That is, it is determined whether or not the received command is a big winning mouth count command based on winning in the special variable winning device 38.

  If MODE is not a count (step C413; N), the jackpot command processing is terminated. If MODE is a count (step C413; Y), it is determined whether there is an acquirable number notification flag that is set when the acquirable number notification 86 is performed (step C414). When there is no acquirable number notification flag (step C414; N), that is, when the acquirable number notification 86 is not performed, the jackpot command processing is terminated. Further, when there is an acquirable number notification flag (step C414; Y), that is, when the acquirable number notification 86 is performed, the acquisition number (the number of winning balls) is added to the actual acquisition number notification 87 (step 414). C415), the jackpot command processing is terminated.

[Fanfare production setting processing]
FIG. 57 shows the fanfare effect setting process (step C402) in the above-described jackpot command process. In this fanfare effect setting process, first, it is determined whether the ACT is a big hit fanfare (step C421). That is, it is determined whether the fanfare command is a fanfare command corresponding to any of 16R probability variation A to F or 6R probability variation. When ACT is a big hit fanfare (step C421; Y), display setting of the big hit fanfare effect, which is a fanfare effect corresponding to the big hit type, is performed (step C422). Then, an acquirable number setting process for setting the acquirable number notification 86 is performed (step C427), hit type information is set based on the fanfare command (step C428), and the fanfare effect setting process ends.

If ACT is not a big hit fanfare (step C421; N), it is determined whether ACT is a sudden fanfare (step C423). That is, it is determined whether the fanfare command corresponds to 2R probability variation A, B (probability). When the ACT is a sudden fanfare (step C428; Y), the display setting of the sudden fanfare effect is set (step C424), the obtainable number setting process is performed (step C427), and the hit type information is set based on the fanfare command. (Step C428), and the fanfare effect setting process is terminated.

  If the ACT is not a sudden fanfare (step C423; N), it is determined whether the ACT is a small hit fanfare (step C425). That is, it is determined whether the fanfare command corresponds to the small hit. If ACT is not a small hit fanfare (step C425; N), the fanfare effect setting process is terminated. If ACT is a small hit fanfare (step C425; Y), display setting of the small hit fanfare effect is set (step C426), and hit type information is set based on the fanfare command (step C428). The effect setting process ends.

[Acquireable number setting process]
FIG. 58 shows the obtainable number setting process (step C427) in the fanfare effect setting process described above. In this obtainable number setting process, first, it is determined whether there is an acquirable number notification flag that is set when the acquirable number notification 86 is performed (step C441), and there is an acquirable number notification flag. In the case (step C441; Y), the obtainable number setting process is terminated. In this case, in the special game state before the current special game state, the number of obtainable numbers in the current special game state is also notified, and here, the notification of the obtainable number is not set.

  If there is no acquirable number reporting flag (step C441; N), the present acquirable number, which is the acquirable number in the current special gaming state, is acquired (step C442). The number that can be acquired this time can be acquired based on the symbol information (stop symbol number or stop symbol pattern) corresponding to the fanfare command. Then, the pre-read information in the start memory is confirmed (step C443), and it is determined whether there is a hit (16R probability variation A to F, 6R probability variation) other than the sudden hit (2R probability change A, B) and small hit (step C444). That is, it is determined whether there is a hit where the number of obtainable numbers is not zero. The pre-read information to be confirmed at this time confirms information stored in the high probability storage area 352 of the determination result storage area 350 regardless of the current probability state. That is, since it becomes a high probability state after the special gaming state, it is possible to make an accurate determination by confirming a prior determination result obtained by determining the big hit random number with the determination value in the high probability state.

  Then, when there is a hit other than a sudden hit or a small hit (step C444; Y), a prefetch obtainable number that is the number obtainable in the special gaming state generated based on the start memory is calculated based on the prefetch information (step S44). C445). In addition, when there are a plurality of start memories that are special results, the number of obtainable in the special gaming state based on each special result is added up to be the number of prefetched obtainable. Further, the acquirable number notification 86 is performed with the acquirable number and the prefetched acquirable number as the acquirable number (step C446), the acquirable number notification flag is set (step C448), and the acquirable number setting process is terminated. To do. On the other hand, if there is no hit other than sudden hit or small hit (step C444; Y), an acquirable number notification 86 is performed with the present acquirable number as an acquirable number (step C446), and an acquirable number informing flag is set. (Step C448), the acquisition number setting process is terminated. That is, the production control device 300 serves as an acquirable number notifying means capable of notifying the acquirable number that is the number of game balls that can be acquired by the player by winning the special variation winning device 38 in the special gaming state. It should be noted that it is also possible to notify that the acquirable number is 0 even when the acquirable number is 0, such as in the case of suddenness (2R probability variation A, B) or small hit.

[Ending effect setting process]
FIG. 59 shows an ending effect setting process (step C411) in the fanfare effect setting process described above. In this ending effect setting process, first, the corresponding ending effect is set by loading the jackpot type information, which is information of the jackpot type that triggered the occurrence of the special gaming state this time (step C451), and the number of obtainable numbers is notified. It is determined whether there is a middle flag (step C452).

  When there is no acquirable number notification flag (step C452; N), that is, when the acquirable number notification 86 is not executed, the ending effect setting process is terminated. Further, when there is an acquirable number notification flag (step C452; Y), that is, when the acquirable number notification 86 is executed, it is determined whether there is a start memory to be notified (step C453).

  The start memory to be notified is a start memory for generating a special gaming state in which the acquirable number notification 86 notifies the acquirable number. In other words, the start memory is a 16R probability change A to F or a 6R probability change. If there is a start memory for this notification (step C453; Y), the ending effect setting process is terminated. In this case, since the acquirable number notification 86 and the actual acquisition number notification 87 are continued, the processing regarding the subsequent end is not performed. If there is no start memory to be notified (step C453; N), the acquirable number notification 86 and the actual acquisition number notification 87 are terminated (step C454), and the acquirable number notification flag is cleared (step C455). ), The ending effect setting process is terminated. Note that, during the ending effect, the values obtained in the acquirable number notification 86 and the actual acquisition number notification 87 may be displayed as a result display.

  FIG. 60 shows a modification of the obtainable number notification. As shown in FIG. 60 (a), the number that can be acquired this time, which is the number that can be acquired in the current special gaming state, is shown in the upper row, and it is possible to obtain the look-ahead that is the number that can be acquired in the special gaming state generated based on the start memory The number may be displayed at the bottom. Then, as shown in FIG. 60B, the acquirable number notification 86 and the actual acquisition number notification 87 correspond to the current special game state and the special game state generated based on the start-up memory. The actual acquisition number is displayed on the actual acquisition number notification 87 that is performing the acquisition possibility number notification 86 corresponding to the current special gaming state. Also, as shown in FIG. 60 (c), in one acquirable number notification 86, the acquirable number in the current special gaming state and the acquirable number in the special gaming state generated based on the start-up memory are displayed separately. You may do it.

  In this way, by displaying separately the number that can be acquired in the special gaming state this time and the number that can be acquired in the special gaming state generated based on the start memory, it is possible to show each player the number that can be acquired Become. Further, in the jackpot type of the present embodiment, at the start of a special gaming state based on the 16R probability variation C having 1270 acquirable numbers, the start memory has a start memory that becomes 16R probability variation E having 430 acquirable numbers. In this case, when these are added together and notified, the number becomes 1700, which cannot be distinguished from the 16R probability variation A having 1700 obtainable numbers, but these can be distinguished by displaying them separately. In addition, when there are a plurality of start memories for special results, the number of prefetchable acquisitions may be added and displayed, or the number of acquisitions in a special gaming state based on each special result may be displayed separately in multiple stages. . Furthermore, even if the acquirable number such as accuracy or small hit is 0, 0 may be notified as the prefetch acquirable number.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 60 (d), in addition to the actual acquisition number notification 87 for notifying the actual acquisition number acquired based on the winning to the special variable winning device 38, a prize other than the special variable winning device 38 is won. In particular, the acquisition number notification 88 for separately notification of the acquired number of acquisitions may be performed. In addition, instead of separately performing the acquisition number notification 88, the actual acquisition number notification 87 may also be notified of the number of acquisitions acquired based on winning in a winning opening other than the special variable winning device 38.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 60 (e), when a start memory that is a special result is newly generated during execution of the acquirable number notification 86, and the acquirable number in the special gaming state based on the special result is notified. As shown in FIG. 60 (f), the acquirable number notification 86 and the actual acquisition number notification 87 are displayed separately for those corresponding to the current special gaming state and those corresponding to the special gaming state generated based on the starting memory. You may make it do. Further, as shown in FIG. 60 (g), in one acquirable number notification 86, the acquirable number in the current special gaming state and the acquirable number generated in the special gaming state based on the start-up memory are displayed separately. Anyway.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 60 (h), when a new start memory is generated during execution of the obtainable number notification 86, the start memory is displayed in the special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory. The acquirable number notification 86 for informing the acquirable number in the special gaming state generated based on the above may be performed. Such a notification can be executed even when the acquirable number notification 86 is not executed, and can be a fixed notification that notifies the occurrence of a special result.

  In addition, although the notification of the number of acquirable in the special gaming state generated based on the start memory in the acquirable number notification 86 is performed at the start of the acquirable number notification 86, it is performed at a later timing. Also good. By doing so, stoppage can be prevented. Further, the acquirable number notification 86 notifies the acquirable number by a numerical value, but may be performed by a display indicating the acquirable number. For example, although the number of acquirable numbers is not indicated by a numerical value, different display (character display or the like) may be performed depending on whether or not the number is less than 2000, The number that can be acquired may be suggested or notified by a pattern or the like.

  As described above, in the gaming machine that executes the variable display game based on the establishment of the predetermined condition and generates a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result, the start winning area ( Start storing memorized start memory as a right to execute a variable display game together with a random number up to a predetermined upper limit number based on winning of a game ball in the first start winning port 36, the normal variation winning device 37, the second start winning port 97) Storage means (game control device 100) and pre-determination means (game control device 100) for determining a random number stored as start memory in the start memory means before the variable display game based on the start memory is executed A special variable winning device 38 capable of converting from a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won in a special game state to an open state in which a game ball can be won, and a special variable prize device in a special game state Acquirable number notifying means (production control device 300) capable of notifying the acquirable number that is the number of game balls that can be acquired by a player by winning 38, and the acquirable number notifying means is a prior determination means. Thus, when it is determined that there is a start-up memory in which the result of the variable display game becomes a special result, it is possible to notify the number of obtainable games in the special game state executed based on the special result. Therefore, since the number of obtainable game balls can be notified, the player can grasp the value obtained, and the interest for the special game state can be enhanced and the interest of the game can be improved.

A game control means for controlling a game in a gaming machine that executes a variable display game based on establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a special game state advantageous to a player when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result. (Game control device 100), effect control means (effect control device 300) for effect control based on a control signal from the game control means, and a game ball wins from a closed state where the game ball cannot win in a special game state A special variable winning device 38 that can be converted into a possible open state, and the game control means is a game to the start winning area (first start winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37, second start winning port 97). Start memory means (game control device 100) for storing start memory as a right to execute the variable display game based on winning of a ball together with a random number up to a predetermined upper limit number, and start memory in the start memory means as start memory Pre-determining means (game control device 100) for determining the stored random number before the variable display game based on the start-up memory is executed, and a low probability state that the result of the variable display game is a special result A probability setting means (game control device 100) for setting either the state or a high probability state higher than the low probability state. It is configured to perform both determinations in the case of the probability state regardless of the current probability state, and transmit both determination results to the effect control means, and the low probability determination result that is a special result is stored in the low probability storage area. The high probability determination result which is a special result is also stored in the high probability storage area, and the effect control means is configured to win the player by winning the special variable winning device 38 in the special gaming state. An acquirable number notifying means (production control device 300) capable of notifying the acquirable number that is the number of game balls that can be acquired is provided. When it is determined that there is a start memory, it is possible to notify the number that can be acquired in the special gaming state executed based on the special result. Therefore, since the number of obtainable game balls can be notified, the player can grasp the value obtained, and the interest for the special game state can be enhanced and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, the prior determination means performs both the determination in the low probability state and the determination in the high probability state regardless of the current probability state, and transmits both determination results to the effect control means. Accurate notification is possible regardless of whether or not there is any change.
In addition, when the low probability determination result that is a special result is stored in the low probability storage area, the high probability determination result that is a special result is also stored in the high probability storage area. The random value that becomes is set wider in the high probability state than in the low probability state. In other words, the probability of a special result is lower in the low probability state than in the high probability state.
For this reason, the low-probability state, which is disadvantageous for the player, can be inevitably disadvantageous compared to the high-probability state.
Furthermore, if any trouble occurs, the trouble can be avoided by adopting the determination result in the low probability state.

  Further, the acquirable number notification means can be notified by adding up the acquirable numbers in the special gaming state based on each of a plurality of special results. Accordingly, the number of game balls that can be acquired in a plurality of special game states can be notified, so that the player can grasp the value obtained, and the interest for the special game state can be enhanced and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The acquirable number notification means is configured to start notification when the special gaming state is started, and the acquirable number in the started special gaming state and the start-up memory stored at the start of the notification. It is possible to make a report by adding together the number of acquirable games in the special game state based on a special result in the variable display game based on. Accordingly, the number of game balls that can be acquired in a plurality of special game states can be notified, so that the player can grasp the value obtained, and the interest for the special game state can be enhanced and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the acquirable number notification means can notify the acquirable number continuously until the end of the special gaming state for which the acquirable number is calculated, and continues to notify the acquirable number. During a certain period, the number of game balls acquired by the player based on winning in the special variable winning device 38 is also notified. Therefore, since the number of game balls actually acquired can be notified, the player can grasp the value obtained, and the interest for the special game state can be enhanced and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the acquirable number notification means can notify the number of game balls acquired by the player based on a prize other than the special variable prize device 38 in a period during which the acquirable number is continuously reported, separately from the actual acquired number. It will be. Therefore, since the number of game balls acquired by winning other than the special variable winning device 38 can be notified, the player can grasp the value obtained, and the interest for the special gaming state can be enhanced to improve the interest of the game. it can.

[First Modification]
Next, a first modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The game machine of this modification differs in the execution mode of production.

  FIG. 61 shows an execution mode of effects when the previous special game state is finished and the later special game state is started in the gaming machine of this modification. The execution mode (1) of the effect is an example in the case where the start memory for executing the next special game state is not generated by the end of the previous special game state (t33). In the period (t31 to t32) in which the final round is being executed, a round effect is executed, and when the final round ends, an ending time is reached (t32). In this ending time, an ending effect is executed (t32 to t33). When the ending time ends, the previous special game state ends, and the special figure variation display game is started (t33).

  During the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game, a game effect corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game is performed. Then, the start memory generated after the end of the special figure variation display game becomes a special result, and a later special game state based on the special result is started (t34). When a later special game state is started, a fanfare time is reached (t34 to t35). In this fanfare time, a fanfare effect is executed. Thereafter, when the fanfare time is over, the first round is started (t35). Accordingly, a round effect is executed.

  The execution mode (2) of the effect is an example in the case where the start memory for executing the later special game state is generated by the end of the previous special game state (t33). Note that this special gaming state is a notification of the number of obtainable numbers by the obtainable number notification 86 and is not a surprise or small hit, and the number of obtainable special game states later in the obtainable number notification 86. Has also been reported. In this case, the specific effect is executed over a period (t33 to t34) from the end of the previous special game state to the end of the special figure change display game based on the start-up memory and the start of the later special game state. . This specific effect has a content that enhances the interest of the player toward the occurrence of a special gaming state later, and can effectively enhance the interest of the player together with the notification in the acquirable number notification 86. it can.

  The execution mode (3) of the effect is an example in which the start memory for executing the later special game state (other than the accuracy and the small hit) is generated by the end of the last round in the previous special game state (t32). It is. In this case, the specific effect is executed over a period (t32 to t35) from the start of the ending time of the previous special game state to the end of the fanfare time of the later special game state. In this way, since the ending effect and the fanfare effect are not performed, the previous special game state and the later special game state can be seen as if they were a single special game state. Together with the notification, the player's interest can be enhanced effectively.

  If the specific effect in the execution mode (3) of the effect is an effect similar to the interval effect performed at the interval time between rounds, it can be shown as if it is a special game state. Further, although both the ending effect and the fanfare effect are not performed, one may be performed. In addition, when the execution mode (3) of the effect can be executed, the execution mode (2) of the effect can also be executed. Therefore, any execution mode of the effect is selected based on the lottery or the type of the special game state afterwards. You may make it choose.

[Variable command processing]
In order to perform the above effects, the process shown in FIG. 62 is performed in the variable command process (step C236) in the received command analysis process described above. In this variable command processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure type is unconfirmed (step C161). The special figure type is information indicating whether the special figure type is special figure 1 or special figure 2, and is information set in the symbolic command processing.

  When this special figure type is unconfirmed (step C161; Y), the variable command processing is terminated. Further, when the special figure type is not yet determined (step C161; N), that is, when the special figure type is set, a variation pattern corresponding symbol determination process for checking a combination of the variation command and the symbol command is performed (step C162). ), It is determined whether or not the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent (step C163).

If the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent (step C163; Y), the variation command processing is terminated. When the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent, the effect is the same as when the symbol command of the 16R probability variation A big hit symbol is received although the variation command (variation pattern command) of the deviation is received. It means a combination (a combination of a variation command and a symbol type) that conflicts with the above. If the variation command and the symbol type are not inconsistent (step C163; N), a variation effect setting process for setting information for performing an effect corresponding to the variation command is performed (step C164).

  Next, the special-figure fluctuation is set as the P machine state (pachinko machine state) (step C165), the command received flag is set (step C166), and the variable command processing is terminated. Here, during the special map change, the special map is changing (not during a customer waiting demonstration, during a big hit or during a fanfare, etc.).

[Variation production setting processing]
FIG. 63 shows the changing effect setting process (step C164) in the above-described changing command process. In this variation effect setting process, first, it is determined whether the variation pattern type is unreachable variation (step C171). When the variation pattern type is unreachable variation (step C171; Y), a first-half notice allocation group address table corresponding to the special figure type, the presentation mode at that time, and whether or not the obtainable number notification 86 is executed is set. (Step C172). In addition, since it is a fluctuation without reach, the symbol type is always an outlier symbol, and there is no need to particularly refer to the symbol type here. The production mode corresponds to the game mode managed by the production control device 300 and naturally varies depending on the model, but here, there are a normal mode, a probability change mode, a time reduction mode, a latent mode, and the like. Furthermore, in each mode, a plurality of modes in which the distribution ratio of the notice effect and the effect mode of the decoration special figure variation display game in the display device 41 are different are provided. Further, the presence / absence of the acquirable number notification 86 can be determined by the presence / absence of the acquirable number notification flag set during the execution of the acquirable number notification 86.

  Next, with reference to the first half notice allocation group address table, the address of the first half notice distribution group table corresponding to the number of MODE and special figure type holds is acquired (step C173). As a result, in the case of fluctuation without reach, it is possible to change the lottery contents of the notice effects that appear during each change (specifically, the appearance rate of each notice effect mode) according to the number of holds. Thereafter, a lottery for a notice appearing during the first half fluctuation is performed using the first half notice allocation group table (step C176).

  On the other hand, when the variation pattern type is not reachless variation (step C171; N), a first-half notice allocation group address table corresponding to the presence / absence of the special figure type, production mode, symbol type, and acquirable number notification 86 is set ( Step C174). Then, referring to the first half notice allocation group address table, the address of the first half notice distribution group table corresponding to the MODE and the variation pattern type is acquired (step C175), and the first half notice distribution group table is used to change the first half. A lottery for a notice to appear in (Step C176) is performed.

  Next, the notice effect of the second half change is drawn. Note that the latter half of the special figure fluctuation display game is a so-called reach action (for example, a special result mode (a special combination of symbols) in which a display area excluding a specific area out of a plurality of display areas of the special figure is a big hit) Is a variable display in a state in which the variable is displayed only in a specific area. On the other hand, the first half fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game is a fluctuation display before the start of the reach action.

First, the second half notice allocation group address table corresponding to the presence / absence of the special figure type, the production mode, the symbol type, and the acquirable number notification 86 is set (step C177). The second half notice distribution group address table is a table for selecting an address of the second half notice distribution group table. Then, the second half notice allocation group table address corresponding to the ACT is acquired by referring to the second half notice distribution group address table (step C178), and the second half notice distribution group table is used to change the second half (during reach). A lottery for notice of appearance is performed (step C179).

  Then, the process which determines the content of the change production corresponding to MODE and ACT is performed. As one of the processes, it is determined whether there is an acquirable number informing flag (step C180). If there is an acquirable number informing flag (step C180; Y), a special effect is set (step C181). Then, the variation effect setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when there is no acquirable number notification flag (step C180; N), details are omitted here, but the effect of taking other factors into consideration is determined as processing for determining the content of the variable effect corresponding to MODE and ACT. A determination process is performed, and the variation effect setting process is terminated.

  Thereby, in the special figure variation display game in which the acquirable number notification 86 is being executed, the specific effect is executed, and the next special game as shown in the execution modes (2) and (3) of the effect in FIG. The specific effect is executed in the special figure fluctuation display game executed before the start of the state. In addition, in the variation effect setting process in the first special figure variation display game after the special game state is ended, the information for performing the specific effect until the start of the next special game state is set to specify the plurality of games. An effect may be executed.

[Ending effect setting process]
Further, when the ending effect is not performed as in the execution mode (3) of the effect shown in FIG. 61, the ending effect setting process shown in FIG. 64 is performed instead of the ending effect setting process shown in FIG. In this ending effect setting process, when there is an acquirable number notification flag (step C452; Y) and there is a start memory to be notified (step C453; Y), a specific effect is set instead of the ending effect. (Step C456).

[Fanfare production setting processing]
When the fanfare effect is not performed as in the execution mode (3) of the effect shown in FIG. 61, the fanfare effect setting process shown in FIG. 65 is performed instead of the fanfare effect setting process shown in FIG. In this fanfare effect setting process, when there is an acquirable number reporting flag (step C429; Y), a specific effect is set instead of the fanfare effect (step C430).

  From the above, the effect control means (the effect control device 300) has a special game state being executed and the start memory is special when the start memory existing in the special game state has a special start result. The specific effect is performed in the period between the special gaming state based on the result.

  Further, the production control means (production control device 300) is configured to set the fanfare time by setting the fanfare time at the start of the special game state and to set the ending time at the end of the special game state to perform the ending effect. If there is a start memory that has a special result in the start memory that is in the special game state and exists before the start of the ending time, the start memory becomes the special result from the start of the ending time of the special game state that is being executed. Thus, the specific performance is performed in the period until the end of the fanfare time in the special gaming state based on

[Second Modification]
Next, a second modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The game machine of this modification differs in the execution mode of production.

  FIG. 66 shows the execution mode of the effect when the previous special game state is ended and the later special game state is started in the gaming machine of this modification. In the gaming machine of this modification, the ending time (t42 to t43) and the fanfare time (t49 to t50) are very short. If no start memory for executing the later special game state is generated by the start of the final round in the previous special game state (t41), as shown in the execution mode (4) of the effect, The ending effect is performed from the start of the round to the end of the ending time (t41 to t43). Further, the fanfare effect when the acquirable number notification 86 is not being executed is performed during the period (t44 to t46) from the start of the fanfare time to the end of the first round.

  In addition, a start-up memory for executing a later special game state (other than a surprise or small hit) is generated by the start (t41) of the final round in the previous special game state where the acquirable number notification 86 is performed. In this case, as shown in the execution mode (5) of the effect, a round effect is performed in the final round (t41 to t42), and the fanfare time in the special game state after the end of the previous special game state ends. The specific effect is executed over the period up to (t42 to t45). Then, in the subsequent first round in the special game state, a round effect is performed (t45 to t46).

  When it is set as the execution mode (5) of such an effect, the ending time (t42 to t43) and the fanfare time (t49 to t50) are very short, so that the period of the specific effect is shortened. The unity between the previous special game state and the later special game state becomes stronger, and the interest of the player can be enhanced effectively. Moreover, even if the ending time (t42 to t43) and the fanfare time (t49 to t50) are very short, the execution time of the ending effect and fanfare effect is ensured by using the execution mode (4). Can do.

[Round effect setting process]
FIG. 67 shows a round effect setting process (step C405) in the jackpot command process shown in FIG. 56 in the gaming machine of this modification. In this round effect setting process, first, the number of rounds is derived from the round command (step C461), and it is determined whether it is the first round (step C462). If it is not the first round (step C462; N), it is determined whether it is the final round (step C464).

  When it is the first round (step C462; Y), it is determined whether there is an acquirable number notification flag (step C463). If there is an acquirable number reporting flag (step C463; Y), it is determined whether it is the final round (step C464). In this case, it is determined that it is not the final round, and the effect of the first round is set in step C467. That is, it is the case of t45 in the effect execution mode (5) in FIG. On the other hand, when there is no acquirable number reporting flag (step C463; N), the round effect setting process ends. In this case, the fanfare effect is already set to be executed in the first round, and no effect is set in the round effect setting process. That is, it is a case of t45 in the execution mode (4) of the effect in FIG.

If it is not the final round (step C464; N) in the determination of whether it is the final round (step C464), a round effect is set from the hit type information and the number of rounds (step C467), and the round effect setting process is terminated. . If it is the final round (step C464; Y), it is determined whether there is an acquirable number notification flag (step C465). If there is no acquirable number notification flag (step C465; N), An ending effect is set based on the type information (step C468), and the round effect setting process is terminated. In this case, since the available number notification is not performed, the ending effect is started from the start of the final round.

  On the other hand, if there is an acquirable number notification flag (step C465; Y), it is determined whether there is a start memory to be notified (step C466). The start memory to be notified is a start memory for generating a special gaming state in which the acquirable number notification 86 notifies the acquirable number. If there is no start memory to be notified (step C466; N), an ending effect is set based on the hit type information (step C468), and the round effect setting process is terminated. Thereby, the ending effect is started from the start of the final round. That is, this is the case of t41 in the effect execution mode (4) in FIG.

  If there is a start memory to be notified (step C466; Y), a round effect is set from the hit type information and the number of rounds (step C467), and the round effect setting process is terminated. As a result, the round effect is performed in the final round. That is, it is the case of t41 in the effect execution mode (5) in FIG.

[Ending effect setting process]
Also, an ending effect setting process shown in FIG. 68 is performed instead of the ending effect setting process shown in FIG. In this ending effect setting process, the process (step C451) for setting the ending effect based on the hit type information is not performed. When the ending effect is executed, the ending effect is already started at the start of the final round.

  Further, when there is an acquirable number notification flag (step C452; Y) and there is a start memory to be notified (step C453; Y), a specific effect is set (step C457). Thereby, the specific effect is performed from the start of the ending time. That is, this is the case of t42 in the effect execution mode (5) in FIG.

[Fanfare production setting processing]
In addition, the fanfare effect setting process shown in FIG. 65 of the first modification is performed instead of the fanfare effect setting process shown in FIG. In this fanfare effect setting process, when there is an acquirable number reporting flag (step C429; Y), a specific effect is set instead of the fanfare effect (step C430).

  In the case of the effect execution mode (4), the ending effect is performed from the start of the final round, but may be performed from the middle of the final round. Further, in the case of the execution mode (4) of the production, the fanfare production is performed until the end of the first round, but it may be performed halfway through the first round.

  From the above, the effect control means (effect control device 300) is configured to perform an ending effect at the end of the special game state, and the ending effect can be executed from the start of the final round to the end of the special game state. It will be. Therefore, even if the ending time after the final round is shortened, the ending effect can be sufficiently performed.

  The effect control means (effect control device 300) is configured to perform a fanfare effect at the start of the special game state, and the fanfare effect can be executed from the start of the special game state to the first round. Therefore, even if the fanfare time before the first round is shortened, the fanfare effect can be sufficiently executed.

In addition, when there is a start memory that has a special result in the start memory existing before the start of the final round, the effect control means (the effect control device 300) executes the round effect instead of the ending effect in the final round. In the period from the end of the final round to the end of the fanfare time of the next special game state, the specific effect can be executed, and the round effect can be executed instead of the fanfare effect in the first round of the special game state. It becomes. It is possible to enhance the unity of two consecutive special game states and improve the fun of the game.

  In the above-described first embodiment and each of the modified examples, the start of the special game state after the end of the previous special game state in the case where the acquirable number in the later special game state is notified in the previous special game state. For the special special figure variation display game that is executed until then, the execution time may be shortened so as to increase the unity between the previous special game state and the subsequent special game state.

  In this case, the game control device 100 selects a specific variation pattern as the variation pattern in the specific special-image variation display game, and the variation time of the specific variation pattern is longer than the variation pattern other than the specific variation pattern. It is assumed to be short (for example, 500 ms). Furthermore, with regard to the stop time for displaying the result, a specific stop time is set as the stop time in the specific special figure variation display game, and the specific stop time is shorter than the stop time other than the specific stop time. (For example, 100 ms). In addition, in order for the game control device 100 to select execution of the specific special figure variation display game, at the end of the special game state (before the start of the final round in the case of the second modified example) A special flag is set when there is a start-up memory that is a big hit other than, and if there is a specific flag at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game, the special special figure fluctuation display game is set. The specific flag is cleared when the special game state starts.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above-described embodiment as a gaming machine, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, etc. It can be applied to all gaming machines that use this game ball. The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine. The slot machine is not limited to a slot machine that uses medals, and includes, for example, all slot machines such as a slot machine that uses game balls. In addition, the configurations of the above-described modifications can be applied in appropriate combination.

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

10 gaming machine 36 1st start winning opening (start winning area, first winning area)
37 Ordinary variable prize device (start prize area, second prize area)
97 2nd start prize opening (start prize area, 2nd prize area)
100 Game control device (game control means, start storage means, variation display game execution means, prior determination means, probability setting means, first start storage means, second start storage means)
151 First storage area 152 Second storage area 153 Random number processing area 300 Production control device (production control means)
351 Low probability storage area 352 High probability storage area 353 Determination result processing area

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine that executes a variable display game based on establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result,
Game control means for controlling the game;
Effect control means for controlling the effect based on a control signal from the game control means,
The game control means includes
Start storage means for storing start memory as a right to execute the variable display game based on winning of a game ball in the start winning area; up to a predetermined upper limit number;
A variable display game executing means for determining a result of the variable display game based on a random number stored as a start memory in the start storage means, and executing the variable display game;
Before the variable display game based on those above start dynamic memory is executed, and pre-determining means for determining regarding the variable display games,
Probability setting means for setting a probability state in which the result of the variable display game is the special result to either a low probability state or a high probability state higher than the low probability state,
In the start winning area,
There are a first prize area and a second prize area,
The starting storage means is
A first start memory means for both storing the random number to a predetermined upper limit number of execution rights of the first variable display games constituting the variable display game based on the detection of the game ball as the first start memory in the first prize area ,
A second start memory means for both storing the random number to a predetermined upper limit number of execution rights of the second variable display games constituting the variable display game based on the detection of the game ball as the second start memory in the second prize area With
The variation display game execution means includes
Executing the first variable display game based on the first start memory and the second variable display game based on the second start memory in the order in which the start memory is generated;
The prior determination means includes
Regarding the result of the variable display game , both the determination in the low probability state and the determination in the high probability state are performed regardless of the current probability state, and both determination results are transmitted to the effect control means ,
The variation pattern of the variation display game is configured to make a determination according to a current probability state, and transmit the determination result to the effect control means.
The game control means includes
A first storage area for storing the random number in the first start memory, and a second start memory and a second storage area for storing the random number, the first start-up stored in the first storage area The random number is stored in the order of occurrence, and the random number is stored in the second storage area in the order of occurrence of the second startup memory,
The production control means includes
Of the determination results of the prior determination means, a low probability storage for storing a low probability determination result in a low probability state for each start memory as an area for storing a result preliminary determination result in the variable display game An area and a high probability storage area for storing a high probability determination result in the case of a high probability state, regardless of whether the determination result is the first start memory or the second start memory Store the determination results in the order of reception of the determination results in the low probability storage area and the high probability storage area,
Further, among the determination results of the prior determination means, the low probability of storing when each of the starting memories is determined in the low probability state as an area for storing the preliminary determination result of the variation pattern in the variation display game A variation pattern information storage area and a high probability variation pattern information storage area to be stored when determined in the high probability state, which determination result is the first start memory or the second start memory? Regardless of the low probability variation pattern information storage region and the high probability variation pattern information storage region corresponding to the current probability state, the variation pattern prior determination in the order of reception of the variation pattern prior determination results Store the result,
When the low probability determination result that is the special result is stored in the low probability storage area, the high probability determination result that is the special result is also stored in the high probability storage area A gaming machine characterized by that. The pre-determination means includes a random number determination value for which the determination result is the special result when the low probability state is set, and a random number determination value for which the determination result is the special result when the high probability state is set. And a common judgment value.
The production control means, when both the low probability determination result and the high probability determination result by the prior determination means are determination results based on the common determination value, the low probability storage area and the high probability The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the low probability determination result or the high probability determination result that is the special result is stored for each storage area. The game control means includes
When performing the process using the random number stored in the first storage area and the second storage area, the random number used for the process is determined in advance different from the first storage area and the second storage area. Read out to the random number processing area that is
The production control means includes
When performing the process using the determination result stored in the low probability storage area and the high probability storage area, the determination result used for processing is different from the low probability storage area and the high probability storage area. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the processing is performed after reading into a determination result processing area which is a predetermined area.

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