JP6240941B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention executes a variable display game based on the winning of a game ball at the first start port or the second start port provided in the game area, and the player is based on the fact that the variable display game has a special result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state that gives a predetermined gaming value.

  In a game machine using a conventional game ball, for example, a pachinko game machine, when a game ball is won (start prize) in a start port provided in the game board, the determination information is extracted and stored as a start memory, and the start Based on the memory, a variable display game is displayed in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed in a variable manner on the display device. As a result of determining the extracted determination information, a special gaming state (for example, a big hit state) is generated when the result of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special result mode, and thereafter, based on the end of the special gaming state, In some cases, the probability that the result of the executed variation display game is a special result mode is a specific gaming state (probability variation state) higher than the normal gaming state.

  In such gaming machines, determination information extracted at the time of starting winning is determined (pre-reading determination) according to the probability state at that time before the variable display game based on the starting winning is executed, and the determination When the result is a predetermined result (for example, a big hit), the predetermined result is continuously obtained across the variation display game based on the stored start memory and the variation display game based on the start memory determined to be the predetermined result. There is one that performs a continuous performance that gives notice of derivation (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-082000 A

By the way, in a gaming machine like patent document 1, the effective continuous production according to the gaming state was not able to be performed .

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing an effective continuous effect according to the gaming state .

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
A display device capable of displaying a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information, a game control means capable of overall control of the game, and an effect of the variable display game based on a command transmitted from the game control means Production control means capable of performing control,
When the variable display game is executed based on the winning of a game ball at the first start port or the second start port provided in the game area, and the variable display game has a special result, a predetermined game value is given to the player. In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state that grants
The game control means includes
Based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port, the determination information is extracted and stored as the first starting memory of the variable display game, and the determination information is based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port. Start memory means capable of extracting and storing as a second start memory of the variable display game;
Pre-determination means capable of pre-determining the determination information and transmitting a pre-determination command based on the determination result;
Determination means for determining the earliest start storage stored in the start storage means, and an execution time determination means capable of transmitting an execution control command based on the determination result,
The production control means includes
Fluctuation display control means capable of performing display control of the variation display game based on reception of the execution control command;
Based on reception of the prior determination command, the advance notice effect execution means capable of executing an advance notice effect that suggests in advance that the variable display game may have a special result,
The prior notice effect execution means includes:
First determination means for determining predetermination result information based on the predetermination command corresponding to the preceding start storage stored before the latest start storage;
Based on the preliminary determination result information based on the preliminary determination command corresponding to the latest startup memory and the result determined by the first determination unit, the preliminary announcement effect for the latest startup memory is executed. Second determination means for determining whether or not to do;
Flag setting means for setting a prior notice effect executing flag when it is determined by the second determination means to execute the advance notice effect;
When the starting memory for generating the special gaming state is stored and the probability state is shifted by executing the variable display game by the starting memory stored before the starting memory, the special gaming state As the advance notice effect for the start memory that generates a special effect can be executed,
The advance notice effect execution flag is common to both the case where the first start memory is the object of the advance notice effect and the case where the second start memory is the object of the advance notice effect. It is characterized by being used.

According to the present invention, it is possible to execute an effective continuous effect according to the gaming state .

It is a perspective view which shows the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention from the front side. It is a front view which shows the structural example of the game board in the gaming machine of the embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system and game control apparatus which are provided in the back surface of the game machine of the embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the presentation control apparatus in the control system of FIG. It is a figure explaining the special game state which can generate | occur | produce with the gaming machine of the embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of a main process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of the embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the continuation of the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of a timer interruption process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of the embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of special figure game processing executed during the timer interrupt processing of FIG. 8. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the start port switch monitoring process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure start port switch common process performed during the start port switch monitoring process of FIG. (A) is a figure explaining the special figure 1 reservation storage area provided in RAM of the game microcomputer of FIG. 3, (b) is a figure explaining the special figure 2 reservation storage area. It is a figure explaining the change order flag area | region provided in RAM of the game microcomputer of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure holding | maintenance information determination process performed during the special figure start port switch common process of FIG. It is a figure explaining an example of the prior effect design command produced | generated by the special figure pending | holding information determination process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the fall determination process performed during the special figure pending | holding information determination process of FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of a pre-game state update process executed during the special figure start port switch common process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure normal process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process performed during the special figure normal process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process performed during the special figure normal process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the fall time information setting process performed during the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (special figure 2 fluctuation start process) of FIG. 19 (FIG. 20). FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of a fluctuation pattern setting process executed during the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (special figure 2 fluctuation start process) of FIG. 19 (FIG. 20). It is a figure explaining the variation pattern selection table set by the variation pattern setting process of FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of a change start information setting process executed during the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (special figure 2 fluctuation start process) of FIG. 19 (FIG. 20). It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure change process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure display process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the continuation of the special figure display process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the frequency | count change update process performed during the special figure display process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the jackpot end process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of 1st main process among the presentation control performed by the microcomputer for main control of the presentation control apparatus of the embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of 2nd main process among the presentation control performed by the microcomputer for main control of the presentation control apparatus of the embodiment. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of a game effect process executed during the 2nd main process of FIG. 31. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of a 1st scene control process executed during the 1st main process of FIG. 30. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the normal game process performed during the 1st scene process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the change effect information setting process performed during the normal game process of FIG. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of a game state notification setting process executed during the normal game process of FIG. 34. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the ending process performed during the 1st scene process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the prefetch command reception process performed during the 1st scene process of FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a prefetch storage area provided in a RAM of the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) in FIG. 4. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the continuous notice effect setting process performed during the prefetch command reception process of FIG. It is a list of the continuous notice setting data set by the continuous notice effect setting process of FIG. 41 is a list of revival continuous notice setting data set in the continuous notice effect setting process of FIG. It is a figure explaining the example of an effect of a continuous notice effect. It is a figure explaining the example of an effect of a continuous notice effect. It is a figure explaining the example of an effect of a revival continuous notice effect. It is a figure explaining the example of an effect of a continuous notice effect. It is a figure explaining the flow of generation | occurrence | production of the prefetch notification acquisition mission and mission acquisition mission by the gaming machine of the embodiment. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of a prefetch notification acquisition mission process executed during the 1st main process of FIG. 30. FIG. It is a figure explaining the prefetch notification acquisition mission which the gaming machine of the embodiment generates. 49 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific procedure of notification acquisition mission information setting processing executed during the prefetch notification acquisition mission processing of FIG. 48. 49 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific procedure of an explanation display common setting process executed during the prefetch notification acquisition mission process of FIG. 48. 49 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of notification acquisition mission execution processing executed during the prefetch notification acquisition mission processing of FIG. 48. 49 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific procedure of a prefetch notification information setting process executed during the prefetch notification acquisition mission process of FIG. 48. 49 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific procedure of a prefetch notification execution process executed during the prefetch notification acquisition mission process of FIG. 48. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of mission acquisition mission processing executed during the first main processing of FIG. 30. FIG. It is a figure explaining the mission acquisition mission which a gaming machine of the embodiment generates. 56 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of a mission acquisition mission information setting process executed during the mission acquisition mission process of FIG. 55. 56 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of a mission acquisition mission execution process executed during the mission acquisition mission process of FIG. 55. It is a figure explaining the example of an effect at the time of prefetch information acquisition mission generation. FIG. 60 is a diagram showing a continuation of the effect example in FIG. 59. It is a figure explaining the example of an effect at the time of prefetch information acquisition mission generation. FIG. 62 is a diagram showing a continuation of the effect example in FIG. 61. It is a figure explaining the example of an effect at the time of prefetch information acquisition mission generation. FIG. 66 is a diagram showing a continuation of the effect example in FIG. 63. It is a figure explaining the example of production at the time of mission acquisition mission occurrence. FIG. 66 is a diagram illustrating a continuation of the effect example in FIG. 65. It is a figure explaining the example of production at the time of mission acquisition mission occurrence. FIG. 68 is a diagram showing a continuation of the effect example in FIG. 67.

  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 this embodiment includes a main body frame (outer frame) 11 and a front frame (inner frame) 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to the main body frame 11 via a hinge 13 so as to be openable and closable. . The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. A glass frame 15 having a cover glass (transparent member) 14 that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front 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.

  Also, at the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 that supplies game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launcher, and game balls paid out from a not-shown ball payout device provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 flow out. The upper plate ball outlet 22, the lower plate 23 for storing the game balls paid out in a state where the upper plate 21 is full, the launch operation unit 24 of the hitting ball launching device which can be rotated by the player, etc. Is provided. By adjusting the rotation angle of the firing operation unit 24, the momentum (launching force) at which the hitting ball launching device launches the game ball can be increased or decreased. Further, an effect button 25 having a built-in operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player is provided on the upper edge of the upper plate 21. Further, a key 26 for opening and locking the front frame 12 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.

  In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the launch operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device causes the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 to be played on the game area 32 ( Fire towards (see FIG. 2). Further, when the player operates the effect button 25, an effect or the like in which the player's operation is intervened is performed in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). Can do. Further, on the front surface of the glass frame 15 above the upper plate 21, a 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.

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

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

On the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32 is a normal symbol start gate (common figure start gate (start area)) 34, and on the upper right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32 is a mission gate (ball passage area). 80 are provided. Further, a ball absorbing portion 31a made of rubber or the like is provided above the mission gate 80, and at a position facing the ball absorbing portion 31a of the gaming area 32, there is an interval through which the gaming balls can pass. A wall 31b extending in the vertical direction is formed. The ball absorbing portion 31a and the wall 31b form a game ball path extending in the vertical direction toward the mission gate 80.
In addition, three general winning ports 35 are arranged on the lower right side and the lower left side of the center case 40, respectively. In each of the general winning ports 35,..., Winning port switches 35a to 35n (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered each of the general winning ports 35 are arranged.

In addition, a start winning opening (first start winning area) 36 for providing a start condition for the special figure variation display game is provided below the center case 40. The start winning opening 36 is always in a state where game balls can be won. A pair of movable members 37b and 37b that open in the shape of a reverse “C” at the top and convert the game ball into a state in which the game ball easily flows are provided directly below the start winning opening 36, and have a second start winning opening inside. A variable winning device (Fuden) 37 is arranged.
A wall 31c extending in the vertical direction is provided on the right side of the start winning opening 36 and the normal variation winning apparatus 37.

The pair of opening / closing members 37b, 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the start winning port 36 is provided above the normal variation winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state.
Then, when the result of the normal variation display game (ordinary variation display game) becomes a predetermined stop display mode, a reverse “C” character is formed by the general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a drive device. And is changed to an open state (a state advantageous for the player) in which a game ball can flow into the normal variation winning device 37. That is, the normal variation winning device 37 is a second start winning area in which the game ball is converted from the closed state where the game ball cannot be won to the open state where the game ball can be won based on the execution result of the normal variation display game.

  Further, a special variable winning device (large winning port) 38 that can be converted into a state that does not accept a game ball and a state that can be accepted depending on the result of the special figure changing display game is disposed below the normal variable winning device 37. ing.

The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type open / close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The state is converted from a closed state (closed state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player).
That is, the special variable winning device 38 includes a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c that is driven by a large winning port solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. By converting the closed state from the closed state to the open state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. That is, the special variable winning device 38 is a variable winning device that can be converted into a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won and an open state in which a game ball can be won.
In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is disposed inside the special winning opening (winning area).
Below the special variable winning device 38, there is provided an out port 39 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port or the like.

  Also, outside the game area 32 (for example, at the top of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game that form the special figure fluctuation display game, and the winning for the normal figure start gate 34 are awarded. A collective display device 50 is provided for executing a universal map display game with a trigger at one location.

  The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) 51 and a second special figure for a first special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like. 2nd special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 2 indicator) 52 for fluctuation display games, a fluctuation display part (general figure display) 53 for general figure fluctuation display games, and each fluctuation similarly constituted by LED lamps Storage display units 54 to 56 for informing the number of hold of the display game are provided. Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs and a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) 57 that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and lights up when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of a short time state. A second game state display unit (second game state display) 60, an error display unit 58 for displaying an error in which the probability state of the jackpot is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and the number of rounds at the time of the jackpot A round display section 59 for displaying (the number of times the special variable winning device 38 is opened and closed) is provided.

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is, for example, during 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. When the result of the game is “out of”, for example, the central segment is turned on as a result mode of out of game, and when the result of the game is “win”, the result of out of game (special result mode) is not. A game result is displayed with a result mode other than the result mode (for example, the numbers “3” and “7”) in a lit state.

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

  The special figure 1 holding display 54 displays the number of undigested balls (holding number = starting memory number) among the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36 which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 display 51. Specifically, when the number of hold is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the number of hold is “1”, only lamp 1 is turned on. Further, when the number of holdings is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on, when the number of holdings is “3”, the lamps 1, 2 and 3 are turned on, and when the number of holdings is “4”, 4 is set. All the lamps 1 to 4 are turned on.

  The special figure 2 holding display 55 displays the number of holdings of the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) as the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 display 52 in the same manner as the special figure 1 holding display 54. To do.

  The general map hold display 56 displays the number of hold of the general map start gate 34 which is the variation start condition of the general map display 53. For example, when the hold number is “0”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned off, and when the hold number is “1”, only the lamp 1 is turned on. When the number of hold is “2”, lamps 1 and 2 are turned on. When the number of hold is “3”, lamp 1 is blinked, lamp 2 is turned on, and when the number of hold is “4”. Lamps 1 and 2 are blinked.

For example, the first gaming state indicator 57 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the big hit has occurred.
For example, the second gaming state indicator 60 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the time-short state occurs.

  The error indicator 58 turns the lamp off when the jackpot probability state is low when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and when the jackpot probability state is high when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. Turns on the lamp.

  For example, the round display unit 59 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds (10 rounds or 15 rounds) when the big hit occurs. The round display unit 59 may be configured by a 7 segment type display.

  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 a part of the game balls enter the normal start gate 34. pass. Then, the player wins the general winning port 35, the starting winning port 36, the normal variation winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38, or flows into the out port 39 provided at the bottom of the gaming area 32 and is discharged from the gaming area. . When a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the start winning opening 36, the normal variation winning apparatus 37, or the special variable winning apparatus 38, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning opening is awarded by the payout control apparatus 200. It is discharged from the controlled dispensing unit to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 12.

  In particular, when the game ball is strongly launched toward the game area 32 (so-called right-handed), the game ball flows down on the right side of the center case 40. At this time, a part of the game ball collides with the ball absorbing portion 31a to absorb the momentum, falls downward between the ball absorbing portion 31a and the wall 31b, and passes through the mission gate 80. It is possible to easily pass the mission gate 80 through the wall 31b simply by striking the game ball so as to collide with the ball absorbing portion 31a. In the mission gate 80, there is provided a mission gate switch 80a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the mission gate 80. The number of game balls that have passed 80 can be counted.

  A game ball that has flowed down the right side of the center case 40 and has not won the right general winning opening 35 can be changed in the flowing direction vertically downward by the wall 31c and wins the starting winning opening 36 and the normal variation winning apparatus 37. It flows into the big winning opening 38 or the out opening 39 without. In the present embodiment, the mission gate 80 is provided apart from the normal start gate 34 and the wall 31c is provided so that the game ball launched toward the mission gate 80 is prevented from starting and winning. The game ball that has flowed down the right side of the center case 40 without providing the wall 31c may be awarded, or the game ball that has passed through the mission gate 80 can be awarded to the normal start gate 34, the start prize opening 36, or the like. In this way, the mission gate 80 may be arranged. Ordinary start gate 34 or other winning openings 35, 36, 37 may also be used as mission gates.

On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played.
In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, If 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, the general figure hold number will be added (+1) and the general figure hold will be added if it is less than the upper limit number of the general figure hold number. One memory is stored. The number of memorized start prizes is displayed on the memory display unit 56 for notifying the number of start prizes of the collective display device 50.
In addition, when the random number value for hit determination for determining the missed hit of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored in the common figure hold memory, and the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (specific result) is derived by hitting the common map fluctuation display game.

The usual map change display game is executed by a change display unit (common figure display) 53 provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator 53 is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (general-purpose symbols, normal symbols) when the LED is lit, and indicating misalignment when the LED is not lit. Information variation is displayed, and after a predetermined variation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result.
Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game is a specific result, the pair of movable members 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes a state. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases.

  When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the universal chart start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal chart display unit 53 stops in the hit state and enters the hit state. At this time, the normal variation winning device 37 is in a state in which the movable member 37b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3). It is converted and the winning of the game ball is allowed.

  The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game balls won at the start winning opening 36 are detected as the start winning balls of the first special figure variable display game, and are stored in a limit of four, and the game balls won at the normal variable prize winning device 37 are the second special figure. It is detected as the start winning ball of the variable display game and is stored up to four. Further, when detecting the starting winning ball, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, each variation pattern random number value and a falling lottery random number are extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 3). Each special figure storage area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure storage area (a special figure start memory) for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). Details of the special figure hold storage and the special figure hold storage area will be described later. The number stored in the special figure holding memory (= the number of holdings) is displayed on the special figure holding indicators 54 and 55 for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50.

In addition, the number of stored storages is also displayed on the display device 41 of the center case 40. The display device 41 stores, in the lower part of the display area, a symbol indicating reserved memory (for example, ◯ etc .: see FIG. 54) regardless of whether it is special figure 1 reserved memory or special figure 2 reserved memory. Display in a line from left to right (in order of winning). For this reason, the number of reserved storages displayed on the display device 41 is the total (maximum of 8) of the reserved numbers displayed on the special figure hold indicators 54 and 55, respectively.
Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 59, the symbol indicating the reserved memory displayed on the display device 41 can be changed in its display mode, and the symbol corresponding to the reserved memory whose display mode has changed is displayed. It can be suggested that there is a possibility of a special result (for example, a big hit) in the figure variation display game.

The game control device 100 changes the first or second special figure on the special figure display (fluctuation display apparatus) 51 or 52 based on the winning at the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable prize-winning device 37 or the reserved storage thereof. Play a display game.
The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game for displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game on the display device 41 is executed. ing.
As a result of the special figure fluctuation display game, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result mode, a special game state (so-called big hit state) ) Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 41 is also a special result mode.

  In the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display device 41, for example, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-described numbers is left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), middle (third special symbol). The variation display is started in the order of symbols), the symbols that have been varied after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped, and the result of the special symbol variation display game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 performs a variable display game with a decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of special figure reservations, and various effects such as the appearance of a character are performed to enhance the interest.

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 the present embodiment, the special figure variation display game is executed in the order in which the reserved memory is generated, that is, in the order in which the reserved memory is displayed on the display device 41.

In addition, in a state where the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started and the number of holdings is zero, a game is given to the start winning opening 36 (or the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37). When the ball wins, the reserved memory is stored as the start right is generated, the number of held is incremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display) is immediately based on the reserved memory. Game) is started, and at this time, the hold number is decremented by one.
On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the first or second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation display game has ended. If the game ball is won at the start winning opening 36 (or the normal variable prize winning device 37) in a state that is not in a special game state or in a special game state, if the hold number is less than the upper limit number, the hold number is incremented by one. Thus, one hold memory is stored. And the state where the first special figure variation display game (second special figure variation display game) can be started in the state where the number of holdings is 1 or more (the end of the previous special figure variation display game or the end of the special game state) ), The hold number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is started based on the stored hold memory.
In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

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

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the 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. The CPU unit 110 includes an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, and a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130.

  The CPU section 110 receives signals (starting winning detection signals) from a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and a proximity switch interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 in the input section 120. An inversion circuit 112 composed of an inverter or the like that is logically inverted and input to the gaming microcomputer 111 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator are provided to generate a clock for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generation circuit. An oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 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, backup power supply unit 420 for supplying power supply voltage to the internal RAM of gaming microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch to inform gaming control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of power failure A control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal is provided.

  In this embodiment, the power supply device 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 embodiment. By providing, it can remove from the object of replacement | exchange and can aim at cost reduction.

  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.

  The initialization switch signal is a signal generated when the initialization switch is turned on, and forcibly initializes information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200. . 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. (Random number save area, etc.) As the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

In addition, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the production contents, and the presence or absence of the reach state.
The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the reserved storage. The fluctuation pattern table includes a loss fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is lost, and a big hit fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is a 15R big hit or 10R big hit. Further, these pattern tables include a second half variation pattern table and a first half variation pattern table, respectively. Details of this variation pattern table will be described later.

  By the way, 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 also 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 that a special result mode is derived (different reliability) includes normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, premier reach, etc. Is set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 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 when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place). 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 a control signal (command) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, or generates a drive signal for the solenoid or the display device and outputs it. The entire gaming machine 10 is controlled.
Although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 is a jackpot random number for determining the jackpot of the special figure variable display game, a jackpot symbol random number for determining the jackpot symbol, a hit determining random number for the common chart variable display game, etc. A random number generation circuit for generating a clock, and a clock for giving a timer interrupt signal of 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 A clock generator is provided.

  In addition, the CPU 111A selects one of a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) or a special figure routine process (step A9) in a special figure game process to be described later. One fluctuation pattern table is acquired. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit, small hit or miss) of the special figure variation display game, the probability state (low probability state (normal probability state) or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game, normal Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the variable winning device 37, the number of suspensions, etc., one of the variation pattern tables is selected and acquired.

  Although not shown, 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. , Control for paying out a prize ball. 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 start port 1 switch 36a in the start winning port 36, a start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, a gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, and a general winning port. An interface which is connected to the switches 35a to 35n and the count switch 38a and 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 into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. A chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided. Proximity I / F 121 seems to be floating because the input range is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the proximity switch is improperly shorted, the switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. An abnormal state can be detected, and an abnormality detection signal is output.

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

  Therefore, when a micro switch is used as the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the detection signal can be directly input to the gaming microcomputer 111 without providing the inverting circuit 112. That is, when it is desired to directly input negative logic signals from the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a to the gaming microcomputer 111, the proximity switch cannot be used. As described above, the proximity I / F 121 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 121 is supplied with a voltage of 12 V from the power supply device 400 in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for normal IC operation. It has become.

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

  Further, the input unit 120 receives signals and payouts from the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 and the like. A status signal indicating a payout abnormality from the control device 200, a shot ball break switch signal indicating a shortage of game balls before payout, and an overflow switch signal indicating overflow are fetched and supplied to the game microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. One input port 123 is provided. The overflow switch signal is a signal that is output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full).

  Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmitt trigger circuit 124 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like. The circuit 124 has a function of removing noise from these input signals. Of the signals from the power supply device 400, the power failure monitoring signal and the initialization switch signal are once inputted to the first input port 123 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited.

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

  The output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and outputs a 4-bit data signal output to the payout control device 200, a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating validity / invalidity of the data, and a data strobe signal SSTB output to the effect control device 300. 1 and a second output port 132 for generating an 8-bit data signal to be output to the effect control device 300. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300 by parallel communication. In addition, the data strobe signal from the first output port 131 is input to the output unit 130 in order to prevent a signal from being input to the game control device 100 from the side of the effect control device 300, that is, to ensure one-way communication. A unidirectional buffer 133 that outputs an 8-bit data signal from the SSTB and the second output port 132 is provided. A buffer may be provided for a signal output from the first output port 131 to the payout control device 200.

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

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

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and is connected to the data bus 140 to open a special variation winning device 38 (a large winning opening solenoid) 38b and a solenoid (normal electric solenoid) 37c to open a movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37. The third output port 135 for outputting the opening / closing data of the LED and the ON / OFF data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 is connected. A fourth output port 136 for outputting ON / OFF data of the segment line connected to the anode terminal, and a fifth output port 137 for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal 71 are provided. It has been. Information relating to the gaming machine 10 output from the external information terminal 71 is supplied to, for example, an information collection terminal installed in a game store or a game hall internal management device (not shown).

  Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening / closing data signal of the big prize opening solenoid 38b output from the third output port 135, and receives the solenoid driving signal and the opening / closing data signal of the power solenoid 37c to generate the solenoid driving signal. A first driver (drive circuit) 138a for outputting, a second driver 138b for outputting an on / off drive signal for a digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50 outputted from the third output port 135, and a fourth output port 136 The external information signal supplied to the external device such as the management device from the third driver 138c and the fifth output port 137 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 external information A fourth driver 138d for outputting to the terminal 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 third driver 138c that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. Since the second driver 138b for driving the digit line is for extracting the digit line corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V. A dynamic drive method is achieved by flowing current to the anode terminal of the LED through the segment line by the third driver 138c that outputs 12 V, and drawing the current from the cathode terminal through the segment line by the second driver 138b that outputs the ground potential. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so as to be lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal 71 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. Note that the buffer 134, the third output port 135, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output board 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

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

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the effect control device 300.
The effect control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 formed of an amusement chip (IC), as with the game microcomputer 111, and a video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 that performs video control exclusively under the control of the 1st CPU 311. , VDP (Video Display Processor) 313 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the 2nd CPU 312 and various melody and sound effects are reproduced from the speakers 19a and 19b. The sound source LSI 314 for controlling the sound output is provided.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are connected to program ROMs 321 and 322 each composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by each CPU. Is connected to an image ROM 323 storing character images and video data, and a sound ROM 324 storing sound data is connected to the sound source LSI 314. The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, decides the contents of the presentation, instructs the video control microcomputer 312 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 314 about the reproduced sound. Executes processes such as lighting of decoration lamps, motor drive control, and production time management. RAMs that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are provided in the respective chips. This RAM is provided with storage areas (such as pre-read storage areas) corresponding to various save areas provided in the RAM 111C of the gaming microcomputer 111. This prefetch storage area will be described later. Note that the RAM that provides the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the sound source LSI 314 are serially connected. Data transmission / reception is performed, and data transmission / reception is performed in parallel with the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and between the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the VDP 313. By transmitting and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial. The VDP 313 includes an ultra-high speed VRAM (video RAM) 313a used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 323, and a scaler for enlarging and reducing images. 313b, a signal conversion circuit 313c that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method, and the like are provided.

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

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

  In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. A variation start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, an error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the command I / F 331 are used as an effect control command signal. Receive. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. Is provided.

  The effect control device 300 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a panel decoration device 42 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and the front frame 12. Frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 and the like) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) and board effects provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 for driving and controlling a device (for example, an electric accessory that enhances effect effects in cooperation with effect display on the display device 41), and a motor (for example, the moving device) provided on the front frame 12 A frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling the light 45 is provided. Note that these control circuits 332 to 335 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 304.

  Further, the effect control device 300 includes a switch 25 a built in the effect button 25 provided on the front frame 12, an effect motor switch 44 a for detecting the initial position of the motor in the board effect device 44, and the game board 30. A switch input circuit 336 for detecting the on / off state of a mission gate switch 80a for detecting the passing of a game ball in the provided mission gate 80 and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311; 12 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337a composed of an audio power amplifier for driving the upper speaker 19a provided at 12, and an amplifier circuit 337b for driving the lower speaker 19b provided at the front frame 12.

  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. DC32V for driving the display device 41 composed of a liquid crystal panel, DC5V serving as the power supply voltage for the command I / F 331, DC18V for driving the LED and speaker, and a reference for these DC voltages It is configured to generate a voltage of NDC 24V used for lighting a monitor lamp. Further, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 or the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312, DC 3. The effect control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating 3V or DC 1.2V. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply apparatus 400 includes a main control microcomputer 311, a video control microcomputer 312, a VDP 313, a sound source LSI 314, control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps and motors, speakers, and the like. Are supplied to the amplifier circuits 337a and 337b, which are in a reset state. In this embodiment, a general-purpose port of the video control microcomputer 312 is used to generate and supply a reset signal to the VDP 313. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 312 and the VDP 313 can be improved.

Next, game control performed in 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 whether or not the normal variation display game is missed is performed. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the general symbol display 53, a processing for displaying a general symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display 53, the general electric solenoid 37c is operated, and the opening / closing members 37b and 37b of the normal variable prize winning device 37 are set in advance. Time (for example, 0.3 seconds) is controlled to release as described above. In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of order, control is performed on the general map display 53 to display the result form of the shift.
Therefore, the game control device 100 serves as a normal variation display game execution means for performing a normal variation display game in which the identification information is variably displayed based on the passage of the game ball to the start area (the normal start gate 34).

Further, the stored memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball (start winning) from the start port 1 switch 36a provided in the start winning port 36, and based on this reserved memory, the first special figure variation display game is stored. A jackpot random value (determination information) is extracted and compared with the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and processing for determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is missed is performed.
Further, the stored memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37, and based on this stored memory, the big hit random value of the second special figure variable display game (Decision information) is extracted and compared with the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is missed is performed.
Note that the jackpot judgment value (special result information) has a high probability and a low probability, and is used properly according to the probability state when the special figure variation display game is executed based on the hold memory to be judged. ing.

Then, the CPU 111A of the game control apparatus 100 outputs a control signal (preliminary effect design command or the like) including the determination result of the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game to the effect control apparatus 300. . Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52, a process for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game to be stopped is performed.
In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs a process of displaying the decoration special figure change display game corresponding to the special figure change display game. In addition, the effect control device 300 displays, on the display device 41, effects (single effects, continuous notice effects), missions that a player can participate in, and the like on the display device 41 based on a control signal from the game control device 100. Process. The details of the continuous notice effect and the mission will be described later.
Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed.

Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays a special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 and generates a special gaming state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit. To perform the process.
In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A performs control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special winning opening by, for example, opening the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b. .
Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1 second) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening the grand prize opening until one is made is defined as one round, and this is repeated (repeated) for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times or 10 times).
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 as a probability 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 (normal 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.
When the probability state becomes a high probability state, a falling lottery is performed every time the special figure variation display game is executed. If the falling lottery is won, the probability state falls from the high probability state to the low probability state without passing through the special game state after the corresponding special figure variation display game is finished. A high probability state is maintained while the lottery is not won.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short-time operation state (normal power support state) as the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 after the special game state is ended, based on the result form of the special figure variation display game. Yes. Specifically, in the short-time state, the execution time of the above-described usual-variable display game is controlled to be a second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Thus, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be substantially increased. Further, in the short-time operation state, when the normal variation winning game 37 is released as a result of the normal fluctuation display game, the release time becomes the second release time longer than the first release time in the normal state. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 1.7 seconds). In the short-time operation state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 is not the first opening number of one time but a plurality of times (for example, two or more times) (e.g. 3) the second number of times of opening.
It should be noted that the execution time of the normal variation display game is set to the second variation display time (for example, 1 second), and the release mode of the normal variation winning device 37 is the second release time (for example, 1.7). Second), and the number of times of opening with respect to one hit result of the normal variation display game is the second number of times of opening (for example, 3 times), either one or both may be performed. May be. In the short-time operation state, control may be performed so that the probability of a hit result of the normal-variable display game is higher than that in the normal operation state.
As a result, the game ball can easily win the normal variation winning device 37, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started.

In this embodiment, the short-time operation state can be generated regardless of the probability of jackpot (whether it is a high-probability state or a low-probability state). The operating state of the winning device 37 is set so as to be in a short time operating state. That is, the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is always in a gaming state of a high probability state and a short-time operation state, a low probability state and a short-time operation state, a low probability state, and a normal operation state. Hereinafter, the high-probability state and the short-time operation state are referred to as a probable change state, the low-probability state and the short-time operation state are referred to as a time-short state, and the low-probability state and the normal operation state are referred to as a normal state.
Note that the high-probability state, the normal variation display game, and the short-time operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 can be generated independently, and both may be generated simultaneously or only one of them may be generated. .

  Further, the game control device 100 can generate a small special game state based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In the small special game state, the small hit result mode is displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, the big winning opening is opened twice every 0.5 seconds, and the total opening time is 1 second. Note that the probability state of the special figure after the end of the small special gaming state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 are the same as those before the small hit result mode is stopped and displayed.

  Here, the big hit is a special result with the operation of the condition device, and the small hit is a special result without 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). This means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable winning device 38 is set. That the condition device does not operate means that the above-mentioned flag is not set as in the case of winning a small lottery, for example. 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.

  FIG. 5 shows a list of result forms of the special figure variation display game. As a result mode of the special figure variation display game executed by the game control apparatus 100 of the present embodiment, two types of big hits (big hit 1, big hit 2) and small hits are set in addition to the off-set. Prior to the start of the special symbol variation display game, symbol information is set based on determination information such as a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, and a result mode corresponding to the symbol information is selected. Based on the selected result mode, the execution mode of the special game state (number of rounds and opening time of the big prize opening) and the amount of additional game value (whether the high probability state or the short-time operation state is generated, etc.) It is determined.

Specifically, when it is determined that the acquired big hit random number is different from the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value, the symbol information is set to zero. Then, the fluctuation result of the special figure fluctuation display game is lost.
Further, if the acquired jackpot random number matches the jackpot determination value and the symbol information is set to any one of 1 to 7 based on the jackpot random number symbol, the variation result of the special figure variation display game becomes the jackpot one. In the big hit 1, a special game state of 15 rounds (the opening time of the big winning opening is 25 seconds, for example) occurs. In addition, after the special game state ends, the probability state of the special figure is set to the high probability state, and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state. This high probability state is continued until the falling lottery is won. In the short-time operation state, if the special drawing state display game is executed 100 times from the end of the special game state until the special drawing variation display game is won, that is, if it does not fall into the low probability state, the 100th special figure variation display game. Continue until the end of. On the other hand, if the special figure variation display game is still in a high probability state even after exceeding 100 times, the short-time operation state is continued until the falling lottery is won.

Further, if the acquired jackpot random number matches the jackpot determination value and the symbol information is set to 8 or 9 based on the jackpot symbol random number, the variation result of the special figure variation display game becomes the jackpot 2. In the big hit 2, a special game state of 10 rounds (opening time of the big winning opening is 25 seconds, for example) occurs. After the end of the special gaming state, the probability state of the special figure is set to the high probability state, and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state. This high-probability state is continued until the falling lottery is won in the same manner as in the case of the big hit 1. The short-time operation state is continued until the end of the 50th special figure variation display game if the falling lottery is not won after the special game state is completed and the special figure variation display game is executed 50 times. On the other hand, if the special figure variation display game is still in a high probability state even after exceeding 100 times, the short-time operation state is continued until the falling lottery is won.
Further, when the acquired big hit random number is different from the big hit determination value and is determined to be equal to the small hit determination value, the symbol information is set to 10. Then, the fluctuation result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a small hit. In the small hit, as described above, a small special game state in which the big prize opening is opened twice every 0.5 seconds occurs, and the probability state of the special figure and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 are small special games. It does not change before and after the state.

Next, a control process executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control apparatus 100 will be described.
The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes a main process shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 and a timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 8 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec).

[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. 6, an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) for setting a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs is first performed after an interrupt prohibition process (step S1). S2), a stack pointer setting process (step S3) for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area in which a value of a register or the like is saved when an interrupt occurs, and an interrupt mode setting process (step S4) for setting an interrupt processing mode. )I do.

  Next, in order to wait for the program of the payout control apparatus (payout board) 200 to start up normally, for example, a time of 4 msec is waited (step S5). As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 rises first and sends the command to the payout control device 200 before the payout control device 200 starts up, thereby avoiding the payout control device 200 from losing the command. be able to. Thereafter, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM is permitted, and all output ports are set to off (no output) (steps S6 and S7). In addition, the serial port ((port previously installed in the gaming microcomputer 111) is not used in this embodiment because it is in parallel communication with the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300). Processing is performed (step S8).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply device 400 is turned on (step S9). If it is determined that the initialization switch is off (step S9; No), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data (step S10). (Step S11; Yes), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data (Step S12). Next, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S13; Yes), the checksum of the predetermined area in the RWM is calculated (step S14), and the calculated checksum and the checksum at the time of power interruption are calculated. Compare (step S15) and determine whether they match (step S16). And when it corresponds (step S16; Yes), it transfers to step S17 of FIG. 7, and performs the process at the time of recovering normally from a power failure.

  When the initialization switch is determined to be on (step S9; Yes), or when it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S11; No or step S13; No), the checksum Is determined to be not normal (step S16; No), the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG. 7 to perform initialization processing.

  In step S17 of FIG. 7, all the power failure inspection areas are cleared, the checksum area is cleared (step S18), and the area related to error and fraud monitoring is reset (step S19). Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the probability state is a high probability state (step S20). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S20; No), steps S21 and S22 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S23.

  If it is determined in step S20 that the probability is high (step S20; Yes), the ON information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S21), and the high probability notification LED (for example, provided in the batch display device 50) The ON (lighted) data of the error indicator is saved in the segment area (step S22). And the process (step S23) which transmits the command at the time of the power recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number prepared in order to perform the special figure game process mentioned later to the effect control apparatus 300 is performed, and step Proceed to S29.

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S9, S11, S13, S16 to step S24, all work areas before the access prohibited area are cleared (step S24), and all stack areas after the access prohibited area are cleared. (Step S25), the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (Step S26). And the time value of the period which outputs the external information (security signal) regarding RWM clear is set (step S27), the command at the time of power-on is transmitted to the production control device 300 (step S28), and the process proceeds to step S29. In step S29, a process of starting a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed.

  The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC for giving a trigger for updating a random number supplied to the random number generation circuit.

  After the CTC activation process in step S29, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S30). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Then, the values of the predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on are changed to various initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit symbol random number 2) After saving the initial value (start value) of a random number for determining the hit of the usual figure (start value) in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S31), the interruption is permitted (step S32). 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, and this value is used as an 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 S33) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, although not particularly limited, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number (big hit random number) generated in a random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number is a soft random number generated by software.

  After the initial value random number update process in step S33, the number of times the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus is set (step S34), and the power failure monitoring signal is ON. It is determined whether or not there is (step S35). If the power failure monitoring signal is not ON (step S35; No), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step S33). 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 S33) (step S32), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed with priority, and the timer interrupt Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  Note that the initial value random number update process in step S33 includes a method of performing an initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid execution of value random number update processing, when performing initial value random number update processing in the main processing, it is necessary to disable 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 S35; Yes), it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is in the ON state for the number of checks set in step S34 (step S36). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on for the number of checks (step S36; No), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S35). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is ON for the number of checks (step S36; Yes), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S37), all A process of outputting OFF data to the output port (step S38) is performed.

  Thereafter, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 1 (step S39), and the power failure recovery inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 2 (step S40). Further, after performing the process of calculating the checksum when the RWM is turned off (step S41) and the process of saving the checksum in the checksum area of the RWM (step S42), the process of prohibiting access to the RWM (step S42) After performing S43), it waits for the power supply of the gaming machine to be cut off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure recovery inspection area and the checksum at the time of power shutdown is calculated, so that whether or not the information stored in the RWM before the power shutdown is correctly backed up can be checked. This can be determined when the power is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, 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 timer interrupt process of FIG. 8 is started.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, a register saving process (step S51) is performed in which a value held in a predetermined register is first transferred to the RWM. In the Z80 microcomputer used as the gaming microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register. Next, an input process (step S52) for taking in inputs from various sensors (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, usual gate switch 34a, count switch 38a, etc.), that is, reading the state of each input port. )I do. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S53) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL38b, general electric power SOL37c) and the like is performed.

  Next, a command transmission process (step S54), a random number update process 1 (step S55), and a random number update process 2 (steps) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 300, the payout control device 200, and the like. S56) is performed. Thereafter, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a... 35n, and the count switch 38a. A prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S57) is performed to determine whether the front frame or the glass frame is open. Also, a special figure game process (step S58) for performing a process related to the special figure variable display game and a general figure game process (step S59) for performing a process related to the general map variable display game are performed. Details of the special figure game process (step S58) will be described later.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S60), which is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays various types of information related to display of special figure variation games and games, to display a desired content, magnetic sensor switch 61 And a magnetic error monitoring process (step S61) for checking the detection signal from the vibration sensor switch 62 to determine whether there is any abnormality. Then, external information editing processing (step S62) is performed in which signals to be output to various external devices are set in the output buffer. Subsequently, a process of clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S63), a process of restoring the register data saved in step S51 (step S64), and a process of permitting the interrupt (step S64) Step S65) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, details of the special game process (step S58) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. The special figure game process is a process of monitoring input of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, controlling the entire process related to the special figure variation display game, and setting the special figure display.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the special figure game process, first, a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring a winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as jackpot random numbers) are extracted and A game result pre-determination (pre-reading determination) is performed to pre-determine a game result based on a prize at the stage before the start of the figure variation display game. The details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) will be described later.

  Next, a count switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this count switch monitoring process, a process of monitoring the count number of the count switch 38a provided in the special variation winning device 38 is performed.

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

  If the special figure game process number is “0” in step A8, the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure fluctuation display game, the setting of the production, A special figure routine process (step A9) for setting information necessary for the process is performed. The details of the special figure routine process (step A9) will be described later.

  In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “1”, special figure changing process for setting a special figure stop display time, setting information necessary for performing the special figure display process, etc. (Step A10) is performed. In step A8, 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 setting corresponding to the type of the big hit or the big winning opening for each big hit A special chart display process (step A11) is performed for setting the fanfare time according to the release pattern and setting information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process. The details of the special figure changing process (step A10) and the special figure display process (step A11) will be described later.

  In step A8, 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 A12) is performed. In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “4”, if the big hit round is not the final round, an interval command is set, whereas if it is the final round, an ending command is set, A special winning opening opening process (step A13) for setting information necessary for performing the ball process is performed.

  In step A8, if the special figure game process number is “5”, if the big hit round is the final round, the process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the big prize opening and the big hit end process are performed. A big winning opening remaining ball process (step A14) for setting information necessary for the execution is performed. In step A8, if the special figure game process number is “6”, a big hit end process (step A15) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure routine process (step A9) is performed. Details of the jackpot end process (step A15) will be described later.

  In step A8, if the special figure game process number is “7”, the opening time / opening pattern of the big winning opening when the small hit occurs, the setting of the fanfare command, and the mid-small process are performed. Therefore, a small hitting fanfare process (step A16) for setting information necessary for the purpose is performed. If the special figure game process number is “8” in step A8, a small hitting process (step A17) for setting an ending command, setting information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball process, etc. I do.

  In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “9”, a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining balls won in the big prize opening during the small hitting process, A small hit remaining ball process (step A18) for setting information necessary for performing the end process is performed. If the special figure game process number is “10” in step A8, a small hit end process (step A19) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure routine process (step A9) is performed. .

  Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step A20), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A21) which concerns on the special figure 1 indicator 51 is performed. Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A22), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A23) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed, and a special figure game process is performed. finish.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; No), the process proceeds to step A20, and the subsequent processes are performed.

[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. 10, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, after preparing a table for setting the information of the storage reserved by the first start port (start winning prize port 36) (step A111), the special view start port switch is common. Processing (step A112) is performed. The details of the special figure start port switch common process in step A112 will be described later together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A117.

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

  If it is determined in step A115 that the number of fraudulent winnings is not greater than or equal to the number of fraud determinations (step A115; No), a table for setting information for holding storage by the second starting port (ordinary variable winning device 37) is prepared (step A116), special figure start port switch common processing (step A117) is performed, and start port switch monitoring processing is terminated. If it is determined in step A115 that the number of illegal winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; Yes), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, no further special figure 2 reserved memory is generated.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, the details of the special-purpose start port switch common process (steps A112 and A117) in the above-described start port switch monitoring process will be described. The special figure start port switch common process is a process performed in common for each input when there is an input from the start port 1 switch 36a or the start port 2 switch 37a.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the special figure start port switch common processing, first, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, an input is made to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a). Is checked (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, it corresponds to the monitored start port switch. After saving the start opening winning flag to be performed (step A203), the big hit random number extracted to the monitored hard random number latch register is loaded and prepared (step A204).

  Subsequently, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, information regarding the number of winnings to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) is sent to the management device outside the gaming machine 10. The number of times of output (start port signal output number) is updated (+1), and it is checked whether or not the output number overflows (step A205), and it is determined that the output number does not overflow (step A206; No). Then, the updated value is saved in the start port signal output frequency area of the RWM (step A207), and the process proceeds to step A208. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A206 that the output count does not overflow (step A206; Yes), the process proceeds to step A208.

  Then, in step A208, the update target special figure holding number corresponding to the monitored start port switch (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is the upper limit value. It is checked whether or not the number is less than the upper limit (step A209).

  If it is determined in step A209 that the number of special figure holds is less than the upper limit (step A209; Yes), a process of updating (+1) the number of special figure hold to be updated (for example, the number of special figure hold 1) Step A214) is performed. Of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the decorative special figure reservation number command (MODE: which start port switch is used) of the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) is shown. After preparing the type information (step A215), a decoration special figure hold number command (ACTION: actual hold number) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared (step A216), and the command setting process (step A217) is performed. Do. Subsequently, a process of calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the special figure hold number (step A218) is performed, and the big hit random number is saved in the big hit random number save area of the RWM (step A219).

  Next, the jackpot symbol random number of the monitoring target start switch is extracted and saved in the RWM jackpot symbol random number saving area (step A220), and the corresponding variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are extracted and the variation pattern random number of the RWM is extracted. Save in the save area (steps A221, A222, A223). The variation pattern random number 1 is a random number for determining the latter half of the special figure variation display game, and the variation pattern random number 2 is a random number for determining details in the latter half variation system. The variation pattern random number 3 is a random number for determining the variation in the first half of the special figure variation display game. Thereafter, the falling lottery random number is extracted and saved in the falling lottery random number saving area of the RWM (step A224).

  Subsequently, a special figure hold information determination process (step A225) is performed, and the total of the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number is calculated (step A226). Then, the address of the change order flag area corresponding to the total value of the special figure hold number is calculated (step A227), and the start corresponding to the monitored start port switch among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is calculated. The entrance prize flag is saved to the calculated address (step A228). And a prior game state update process (step A229) is performed, and a special figure start port switch common process is complete | finished. Details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A225) and the prior game state update process (step A229) will be described later.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A209 that the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (step A209; No), it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch related to step A202 is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. (Step A210), if it is determined that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is (Step A211; Yes), a decoration special figure hold number command (overflow command) is prepared (Step A212), and command setting processing (Step A213) ) To complete the special figure start port switch common process. On the other hand, when it is determined in step A211 that the input is not the start port 1 switch 36a (step A211; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated.

  As a result of this processing, the winning from the start winning opening 36 is stored as the special figure 1 holding memory, and the winning from the normal variation winning device 37 is stored as the special figure 2 holding memory. Then, the stored special figure hold storage is ordered so that it is digested in the order of winning regardless of whether the winning winning opening 36 or the normal variation winning device 37 is won.

  FIG. 12 shows a random number saving area in which various random numbers are saved in the special figure starting port switch common process, and FIG. 13 shows a change order flag area in which a starting port winning flag is saved. In the RAM 111C (RWM) of the gaming microcomputer 111, a special figure 1 reserved memory area for storing special figure 1 reserved memory, a special figure 2 reserved memory area for storing special figure 2 reserved memory, and a variable order flag are stored. A change order flag area and the like are provided.

  The special figure 1 reserved storage area (special figure 2 reserved storage area) is divided into four reserved save areas which are the upper limit number of the special figure 1 reserved storage (special figure 2 reserved storage). Random number saving areas for saving the big hit random numbers, big hit symbol random numbers, fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3, and falling lottery random numbers are provided.

Then, when there is a winning at the start winning opening 36 (ordinary variable winning device 37), various random numbers are saved in the smallest numbered free area among these reserved save areas in the above-described processing of steps A218 to A224, Special figure 1 hold memory (Special figure 2 hold memory) is stored. For example, if a game ball wins in the start winning opening 36 (ordinary variable prize winning device 37) in a state where two special figure 1 reserved memories are stored, the special figure 1 reserved storage area (special figure 2 reserved storage area) Various random numbers are saved in the random number saving area for the reserved memory 3, and the third special figure 1 reserved memory (special figure 2 reserved memory) is stored.
Further, when the special figure variation display game is executed based on the special figure 1 hold memory (the special figure 2 hold memory) in the hold 1 save area, the special figure 1 hold memory (the special figure 2 hold memory) is consumed. At this time, if the hold storage is saved in the second and subsequent hold save areas, each hold storage stored in each hold save area in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (special figure 2 fluctuation start process) described later is stored. Each shift is shifted to the number one pending save area, and the pending save area in which the last reserved memory is stored is cleared.
Therefore, the game control device 100 extracts the determination information based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area, and can store the determination information within a predetermined upper limit range as the start display memory of the variable display game. Make a means.

The change order flag area is divided into eight (8 bytes) start opening prize flag areas, which is the sum of the upper limit numbers of special figure 1 reserved memory and special figure 2 reserved memory. When there is a winning at the start winning opening 36 (ordinary variable winning device 37), in the processing of steps A226 and A227, the number of the reserved memory corresponding to the winning among all the currently stored reserved memories In the process of step A228, the starting port 1 winning flag (starting port 2 winning flag) is saved, and the order of the special figure variation display game (whichever is the first or second special figure variation display) Whether to execute the game) is determined.
Further, when the special figure variation display game is executed and the hold memory is consumed, if a start opening prize flag is saved in the second and subsequent start opening prize flag areas, a special figure 1 change start process (special figure) described later will be performed. In the two-variation start process), each starting port winning flag stored in each starting port winning flag region is shifted to a younger starting port winning flag region, and the last starting port winning flag is stored. The entrance prize flag area is cleared.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A223) in the above-described start port switch common process will be described. The special figure hold information determination process is a look-ahead process for determining the result related information corresponding to the hold memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding hold memory.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the special figure hold information determination process, first, a fall determination process is performed (step A230). Details of the fall determination process (step A230) will be described later. Then, a prior determination probability flag is acquired from the prior determination probability flag region (step A231). This pre-determination probability flag indicates the probability state at the time of execution of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding reserved memory, and indicates that the high probability flag indicating that the high probability state is set and the low probability state. There are two types of low probability flags.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the acquired prior determination probability flag is a high probability flag (step A232), and if it is a high probability flag (step A232; Yse), a jackpot determination value at the time of high probability is set ( Step A233) and the process proceeds to Step A235. When the acquired prior determination probability flag is not a high probability flag, that is, a low probability flag (step A232; No), a jackpot determination value at a low probability is set (step A234), and the process proceeds to step A235. .

  In Step A235, a big hit random number is loaded from the target area among the plurality of reserved save areas of the special figure storage area. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination value (special result information) set in step A233 or A234 is equal, that is, whether or not it is a jackpot (step A236). When the big hit random number is equal to the big hit determination value (step A236; Yes), the prior probability transition flag is acquired from the prior probability transition flag area of the RWM (step A237). The prior probability transition flag includes a fall flag indicating that the probability state falls to a low probability state, a promotion flag indicating that the probability state is promoted to a high probability state, and a probability maintenance flag indicating that the probability state is maintained as it is. There are three types.

  Then, the promotion flag is combined with the prior probability transition flag acquired in step A237 and saved in the prior probability transition flag area (step A238). The prior probability transition flag of the present embodiment has, for example, an information amount of 1 byte, and the save position for each flag is designated such as a bit for a promotion flag and a bit for a fall flag. The promotion flag is synthesized by saving the promotion flag in a predetermined empty bit of the prior probability transition flag different from the promotion flag. For example, if the prior probability transition flag acquired in step A237 is 0 flag, the flag indicates that promotion is performed by synthesis. On the other hand, if the acquired flag is a fall flag, it will be a flag indicating that it will be promoted after the fall by synthesis, and even if a winning lottery (fall) and jackpot (promotion) occur simultaneously in a special figure fluctuation display game It can be supported. In this way, in step A238, the promotion flag is always combined, so that after the special game state due to the big hit, it always shifts to the high probability state.

  Next, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, a jackpot symbol information table corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored is set (step A239), and the jackpot symbol random number is loaded from the target random number saving area. (Step A240). Thus, by preparing the jackpot symbol information table for each start port switch, it becomes possible to change the occurrence rate of each result mode between the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game. . Then, symbol information corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number is acquired from the jackpot symbol information table set in step A239 (step A241), and the process proceeds to step A247.

  In step A236, if the big hit random number is not equal to the big hit determination value (step A236; No), it is determined whether or not there is a fall flag (step A242), and if there is no fall flag (step A242; No), the probability maintenance flag. Is saved in the prior probability transition flag area of the RWM (step A243), and the process proceeds to step A244. On the other hand, if there is a fall flag (step A242; Yes), the process skips to step A244. In step A244, symbol information at the time of loss is acquired. Then, it is determined whether or not the determination result is a small hit (step A245). Whether or not it is a small hit is determined using a big hit random number. When the determination result is a small hit (step A245; Yes), the symbol information at the time of the small hit is acquired (step A246), that is, the symbol information at the time of loss acquired in step A244 is replaced with step A247. If the process has shifted to a small hit (step A245; No), the process skips to step A247.

  In step A247, the symbol information acquired in step A241, A244 or step A246 is saved in the symbol information area for work. And a prior game state flag is acquired from a prior game state flag field (Step A248). The pre-game state flag includes a short / middle flag (special figure high probability state) indicating that the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 becomes a short time operation state (normal power support state), and a special figure variable display in the short time operation state. There are two types of flags, a short time continuation flag (special figure high probability state) indicating that the short time state continues even after the game has been executed a predetermined number of times (number of short time fluctuations). The cleared state indicates that the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the normal operation state (special figure low probability state).

  After acquiring the prior game state flag (step A248), the prior probability transition flag is acquired from the prior probability transition flag area (step A249). Then, state determination information (MODE) is generated from the two flags (information) acquired in steps A248 and A249 (step A250). Then, the symbol information (ACTION) is acquired from the symbol information area (step A251), the state determination information generated in step A250 and the symbol information acquired in step A251 are combined and transmitted to the effect control device 300 in advance. A symbol command is generated (step A252), and command setting processing (step A253) is performed. Next, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, after preparing the start port winning flag of the start port switch to be monitored (step A254), the target start port winning effect command setting table is prepared (step A255). And the special figure information setting process (step A256) which sets the special figure information set regarding the start port of the said monitoring object is performed. Subsequently, a variation pattern setting process (step A257) for setting a variation mode of the special figure variation display game is performed. Details of the variation pattern setting process (step A257) will be described later.

  Then, a prior effect variation command corresponding to the first and second half variation numbers of the set variation pattern is generated (step A258), command setting processing (step A259) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination processing is terminated.

With this process, the result control information 300 corresponding to the hold storage can be notified to the effect control device 300 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding hold storage. In particular, it is possible to notify the player of the result related information before the start timing of the special figure variation display game, for example, by changing the decoration hold storage display displayed on the display device 41.
In addition, a command set with state information (MODE) that consists of a prior probability transition flag and a prior gaming state flag indicating whether the probability has been promoted, has fallen, has been promoted after the fall, or no change, along with symbol information (ACTION) By doing so, the sub notice receiving the command can execute the continuous notice effect starting from the command.

In addition, when the result of the prefetch determination is a fall or a big hit, by setting a predetermination probability flag (high probability, low probability) for prefetch determination, the predetermination probability flag is set for the pending storage stored thereafter. Prefetching is performed with a judgment value corresponding to Specifically, even if the probability state at the time of starting this processing is a high probability state, if a prefetch result of falling falls, the subsequent big hit prefetch determination becomes the jackpot determination value at the low probability. Judgment is made based on this. Further, in this process, the determination of the falling lottery random number is performed prior to the determination of the big hit random number, so there is a case where the big hit and the fall of the probability state occur at the same time (the jackpot determination cannot be received with a high probability at all). Can happen.
Therefore, the game control apparatus 100 can determine in advance the determination information of the start memory stored in the start storage means according to the probability state at the time of execution of the variable display game based on the start storage. Make a means.
Note that the time to determine in advance the jackpot random number value stored in correspondence with the reserved memory is not only at the time of starting winning when the reserved memory is generated, but before the variable display game based on the reserved memory is performed. Anytime.

FIG. 15 shows the contents of the pre-design symbol command transmitted to the production control device 300 in step A252. The pre-design symbol command is composed of two types of information, the state determination information (MODE) and the symbol information (ACTION). The pre-design symbol command (MODE) indicates pre-game state information indicating the operation state (normal state, short-time state) of the normal variable winning device 37, and pre-representation indicating the transition of the probability state (fall, promotion, promotion after the fall, maintenance). Probability transfer information is included.
On the other hand, the pre-designed symbol command (ACTION) includes symbol information for determining the result mode (big hit 1, big hit 2, small hit, off) of the special figure variation display game.

[Falling judgment process]
Next, the details of the fall determination process (step A230) in the above special figure hold information determination process will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, in the fall determination process, first, a prior determination probability flag stored in the prior determination probability flag area of the RWM is acquired (step A261). Then, it is determined whether or not the acquired prior determination probability flag is a high probability flag (step A262). If the acquired prior determination probability flag is a high probability flag (step A262; Yes), a plurality of random number save areas in the special figure reservation storage area The falling lottery random number is loaded from the target random number saving area (step A263).
Then, it is determined whether or not the loaded fall determination value is equal to the predetermined fall determination value (step A264). If equal (step A264; Yes), the low probability flag is saved in the predetermination probability flag area of the RWM. (Step A265). Subsequently, the fall flag is saved in the prior probability transition flag area of the RWM (step (A266), the fall fluctuation flag is set (step A267), and the fall determination process is terminated.

  If it is not a high probability flag in step A262, that is, if it is a low probability flag (step A262; No), and if the falling lottery random number loaded in step A264 is different from the fall determination value (step A264; No), the fall determination process Exit.

[Pre-game state update processing]
Next, details of the pre-game state update process (step A229) in the above-described special figure start port switch common process will be described. The pre-game state update process is a process for updating and managing the game state (the lottery probability and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37) after the special figure variation display game is finished at the pre-reading stage.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the prior gaming state update process, first, a prior probability transition flag is acquired from the prior probability transition flag area of the RWM (step A271), and whether or not the acquired prior probability transition flag is a probability maintenance flag. That is, it is determined whether or not the probability state shifts (step A272). In step A272, if the flag is a probability maintenance flag (step A272; Yes), the prior game state flag area is checked (step A273), and the presence / absence of the prior short time continuation flag is determined (step A274). In step A274, if there is no advance time reduction continuation flag in the advance game state flag area (step A274; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a time reduction (normal power support) flag (step A275). If there is a short / long flag at step A275 (step A275; Yes), the short time variation count in the RWM pre-short variation count storage area is updated (−1) (step A276), and the short variation count has become zero. It is determined whether or not (step A277).

When the number of short-time fluctuations becomes 0 in Step A277 (Step A277; Yes), a prior determination probability flag is acquired from the prior determination probability flag area (Step A278), and whether or not the acquired flag is a high probability flag. Is determined (step A279). If the flag is a high probability flag at step A278 (step A279; Yes), the prior short duration flag is set in the prior game state flag area of the RWM (step A280), and the prior probability transition flag area is cleared (step A289). ), The pre-game state update process is terminated.
When there is a prior time reduction continuation flag in Step A274 (Step A274; No), and in Step A277, when the number of hourly fluctuations is not 0 (Step A277; No), the process proceeds to Step A289.

  When the prior probability transition flag acquired in step A271 is not a probability maintenance flag (step A272; No), it is determined whether the acquired prior probability transition flag is a promotion flag or a flag that is a combination of promotion flags (step A281). To do. If neither the promotion flag nor the combined flag of the promotion flag is determined in step A281 (step A281; No), the acquired prior probability transition flag is a fall flag, so the prior game state flag area is checked (step A282), it is determined whether or not there is a prior time continuation flag (step A283). In step A283, when there is a prior short duration flag (step A283; Yes), the prior short duration flag is cleared (step A284). Then, the advance game state flag area is cleared to end the ordinary power support state (step A285), and the process proceeds to step A289. In step A283, when there is no prior time continuation flag (step A283; No), the process skips to step A289.

  In step A275, if the pre-game state flag area is a flag for short time (general power support) (step A275; No), the process proceeds to step A283, and the acquired prior determination probability flag is set in step A278. If it is not a high probability flag (step A278; No), the process proceeds to step A285.

  In step A281, when the acquired prior probability transition flag is a promotion flag or a flag synthesized with the promotion flag (step A281; Yes), the high probability flag is saved in the prior determination probability flag area of the RWM (step A286). The number of short-time fluctuations according to the symbol information is saved in the preliminary short-time fluctuation number storage area (step A287). In the process of saving the short time fluctuation count (step A287), when the symbol information is 1 to 7 (one big hit), 100 is set as the short time fluctuation count. When the symbol information is 8, 9 (big hit 2), 50 is set as the number of short-time fluctuations. Then, the short-time (general power support) flag is set in the prior game state flag area of the RWM (step A288), and the process proceeds to step A289.

  With this process, while the gaming state is in the high probability state, the normal variation winning device 37 is provisionally set so as to be in the ordinary power support state. In addition, if it is determined in advance that the probability state falls from the high probability state to the low probability state before the special figure variation display game executed after the end of the special gaming state is less than 100 (50) times, the 100th (50) th time is determined. Is temporarily set so that the time-short state is ended with the end of the special figure fluctuation display game. On the other hand, if the high probability state is maintained even if the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special gaming state exceeds 100 (50) times, the probability state is changed from the high probability state to the low probability state. Temporary setting is made so that the time-short state ends with the fall. Thus, by temporarily setting (determining) the game state in advance at the prefetching stage, the result of the determination process at the next prefetching becomes appropriate according to the probability state at the time of executing the variable display game.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, in the special figure normal processing, first, the total number of reservations (the total of the special figure 1 holding number and the special figure 2 holding number) is calculated (step A301). Then, it is determined whether or not the total number of holds is 0 (step A302). If the total value is 0 (step A302; Yes), it is checked whether or not a customer waiting demo has already started. (Step A303) If it is determined that the customer waiting demo has not started, that is, has not started (Step A304; No), a process of saving the customer waiting demo flag in the customer waiting demo flag area of the RWM (Step A305) is performed. Do. Subsequently, a customer waiting demonstration command is prepared (step A306), command setting processing (step A307) is performed, and the process proceeds to step A308.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A304 that the customer waiting demo has already started (step A304; Yes), the customer waiting demo flag is already set (step A305), and a customer waiting demo command is also prepared (step A306). Since the command setting process (step A307) is also executed, the process proceeds to step A308 without performing these processes.
In step A308, the special figure game process number “0” related to the special figure routine process is saved in the special figure game process number area of the RWM. Then, the fluctuation symbol determination flag area of the RWM is reset (step A309), the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the RWM big prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A310), and the special figure routine processing is terminated.

On the other hand, if the total number of reservations is not 0 in Step A302 (Step A302; No), the start opening prize flag of the start address of the change order flag area is acquired (Step A311). Then, it is determined whether or not the acquired start port winning flag is the start port 1 flag (step A312). If it is the start port 1 flag (step A312; Yes), the special figure 1 variation start process (step A313). I do. Details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A313) will be described later.
Then, a process (step A314) for preparing a table (for the first special figure) for shifting to the special figure changing process (step A314), specifically, the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process is included in the table. , Information related to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, test signals related to the fluctuation of the first special figure, information for controlling the first special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 (for example, the special figure 1 display 51 And the like, and a special figure normal processing is finished.

In step A312, if the acquired start port winning flag is not the start port 1 flag (step A312; No), special figure 2 variation start processing (step A315) is performed. Details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A315) will be described later.
Then, a process (step A316) for preparing a table (for the second special figure) for shifting to the special figure changing process (step A316), specifically, the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process is included in the table. , Information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, test signals relating to the fluctuation of the second special figure, information for controlling the second special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 2 display 52 (for example, the special figure 2 display 52 And the like, and a special figure normal processing is completed.

  With the above processing, the special figure variation display game is executed in the order of winning, regardless of whether the special figure 1 hold memory or the special figure 2 hold memory. For this reason, after the pending storage determined to fall and prefetched, another reserved memory that was determined to be a big hit and prefetched interrupted, at the start of the special figure variation display game, a place where it is determined in a highly probable state and becomes a big hit, It is possible to prevent the occurrence of a problem that the big hit is lost because the determination is made in the low probability state.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A313) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, first, a fall time information setting process is performed (step A321). Details of the fall time information setting process (step A321) will be described later. Then, a big hit flag 1 setting process (step A322) for setting deviation information and big hit information is performed on the big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the first special figure change display game is a big hit, and the first special figure change is performed. A small hit flag 1 setting process for setting shift information and small hit information is performed on the small hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the display game is a small hit (step A323). In the jackpot flag 1 setting process, the jackpot determination is performed according to the probability state indicated by the set special figure game mode flag.

  Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A324) related to the setting of the first special figure stop symbol (special symbol 1 stop symbol), the test signal corresponding to the special symbol 1 stop symbol number is sent to the RWM. Save in the test signal output data area (step A325). In the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process, a stop symbol number corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number is acquired, or a special symbol command to be transmitted to the effect control device 300 is acquired. Subsequently, after the symbol information set in the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process is loaded (step A326), the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for RWM work (step A327).

  Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A328), and the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A329). Subsequently, a table relating to the setting of information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (step A330), and special figure information setting processing (step A331) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, a variation pattern setting process (step A332) for setting the variation mode (first half variation pattern, second half variation pattern, etc.) of the first special figure variation display game is performed. After that, a change start information setting process (step A333) for setting change start information of the first special figure is performed (step A333), and each reserved save area of the special figure 1 hold storage area of the RWM is shifted (step A334). Is cleared (step A335). Subsequently, the fluctuation order flag area of the RWM is shifted (step A336), the empty area after the shift is cleared (step A337), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is terminated. Details of the variation pattern setting process (step A331) and the variation start information setting process (step A332) will be described later.

  Therefore, the game control device 100 determines the start memory stored in the start storage means in accordance with the set probability state, and the variable execution that can perform the execution control of the variable display game based on the determination result. It serves as a control means.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) 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. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20, first, a fall time information setting process is performed (step A401). Then, a big hit flag 2 setting process (step A402) for setting shift information and big hit information is performed on the big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the second special figure change display game is a big hit, and the second special figure change is performed. A small hit flag 2 setting process for setting shift information and small hit information is performed on the small hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the display game is a small hit (step A403).

  Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A404) relating to the setting of the second special figure stop symbol (special symbol 2 stop symbol), the test signal corresponding to the special symbol 2 stop symbol number is sent to the RWM. Save in the test signal output data area (step A405). In the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process, a stop symbol number corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number is acquired, and a special symbol command to be transmitted to the effect control device 300 is acquired. Subsequently, after loading the symbol information set in the special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process (step A406), the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for RWM work (step A407).

Next, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A408), and the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A409).
Subsequently, a table relating to the setting of information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (step A410), and special figure information setting processing (step A411) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, a variation pattern setting process (step A412) for setting a variation mode (first half variation pattern, second half variation pattern, etc.) of the first special figure variation display game is performed. Thereafter, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A413) for setting the fluctuation start information of the first special figure is performed (step A413), the reserved save area of the special figure 1 reserved storage area of the RWM is shifted (step A414), The empty area is cleared (step A415). Subsequently, the fluctuation order flag area of the RWM is shifted (step A416), the empty area after the shift is cleared (step A417), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is terminated.

  Hereinafter, each of the fall time information setting process (step A321), the fluctuation pattern setting process (step A332), and the fluctuation start information setting process (step A333) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 19 will be described. Note that each of the fall time information setting process (step A401), the fluctuation pattern setting process (step A412), and the fluctuation start information setting process (step A413) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 20 will be described below. This is substantially the same as the falling-time information setting process (step A321), the fluctuation pattern setting process (step A332), and the fluctuation start information setting process (step A333), and the description thereof is omitted.

[Fall information setting processing]
First, details of the fall time information setting process (step A321) in the above-described special figure 1 fluctuation start process will be described. As shown in FIG. 21, in the fall time information setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step A341), and if it is a high probability state (step A341; Yes), A random number for falling lottery is loaded from the RWM random number saving area and prepared (step A342). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the loaded random number for falling lottery is equal to the falling determination value (drop information) (step A343; Yes). A number indicating a low probability is saved in the game state display number area of the RWM (step A344), and a special figure low probability flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area of the RWM (step A345).

The special figure game mode flag saved in the special figure game mode flag area is different from the prefetching result (preliminary determination probability flag or preliminary game state flag), and the actual game state (special figure probability state and normal variation winnings). The flag indicating the probability state of the special figure and the flag indicating the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 can be set independently (for example, a special figure high probability / time-short operation flag, Special figure low probability / short time operation flag, special figure low probability / normal operation flag, etc.). Note that saving the special figure low probability flag in step A345 means that the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is not changed and only the probability state is made low.
In addition to the special figure game mode flag, there is a common figure game mode flag, and the probability state of the usual figure and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 can be set independently.

  Next, it is checked whether or not there is a time reduction continuation flag (step A346). If there is a time reduction continuation flag (step A347; Yes), the number of time reduction changes (100) The signal about the end of the short-time operation state is saved in the external information output data area and saved in the test signal output data area (steps A348 and A349). Then, the ordinary figure low probability / no ordinary power support flag is saved in the ordinary figure game mode flag area (step A350), and the special figure low probability / normal operation flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A351). Then, the time continuation flag is cleared (step A352), and the variable symbol discrimination flag area is reset (step A353). Subsequently, the probability information command (normal state start) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery of the RWM (step A354), and the process proceeds to step A357.

In step A347, if there is no short-time continuation flag (step A347; No), it means that the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game in the ordinary power support state falls below the set number of short-time fluctuations. The low probability / short time operation flag is saved in the special-purpose game mode flag area (step A355), and the probability information command (start of the short time state) is saved in the RWM power failure recovery transmission command area (step A356). Transition.
In step A357, command setting processing (step A357) is performed. Subsequently, the fall fluctuation flag is set (step A358), the random number saving area for the fall lottery random number is cleared (step A359), and the fall time information setting process is terminated.

  With this process, when the falling lottery is won, the probability state falls from the high probability state to the low probability state at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed from now on, that is, without ending the special game normal state. Therefore, the game control apparatus 100 can set the probability state from the high probability state to the normal probability state without completing the special game state when the variable display game satisfies the predetermined probability lowering condition. Probabilistic descent means.

[Variation pattern setting process]
Next, the details of the variation pattern setting process (step A351) in the above-described special figure 1 variation start process will be described. As shown in FIG. 22, in the variation pattern setting process, first, it is checked whether or not the symbol information acquired in the special symbol hold information determination processing is a missing symbol (step A361). If the symbol information is a missing symbol (step A362; Yes). ) Is selected and set from the deviation variation pattern selection tables 1-1 to 1-4 according to the current number of reservations and the operating state of the normal variation winning device 37. Details of the loss variation pattern selection tables 1-1 to 1-4 will be described later together with the loss variation pattern selection table 2 selected in step A366 and the big hit variation pattern selection table selected in steps A368 and A371.

Next, the presence / absence of a fall fluctuation flag is checked (step A364). If there is a fall fluctuation flag (step A365; Yes), the deviation fluctuation pattern selection table 2 (no reach) is reset (step A366). Control goes to step A373.
In step A365, when there is no fall variation flag (step A365; No), step A366 is skipped and the process proceeds to step A373.
In step A362, if the acquired symbol information is not an outlier symbol (step A362; No), it is determined whether or not the acquired symbol information is a jackpot symbol (step A367). If the symbol information is a jackpot symbol (step A367; Yes). Sets the big hit fluctuation pattern selection table 1 (reach occurrence) (step A368). Then, the presence or absence of a fall fluctuation flag is checked (step A369). If there is a fall fluctuation flag, that is, if the big hit and the fall overlap (step A370; Yes), the big hit fluctuation pattern selection table 2 (no reach) Is reset (step A371), and the process proceeds to step A373.
In step A370, when there is no fall change flag (step A370; No), step A371 is skipped and the process proceeds to step A373.
If the acquired symbol information is not a big hit symbol in step A367 (step A367; No), a small hit variation pattern selection table is set (step A372), and the process proceeds to step A373.

  In step A373, a pattern selection pointer is calculated from the fluctuation pattern random number 1 and the fluctuation pattern random number 2. Then, the latter half change number corresponding to the pointer calculated in step A373 is acquired from the change pattern selection table set in step A363, A366, A368, A371 or A372 (step A374). Subsequently, the first half variation pattern selection table is set (step A375), and the variation pattern random number 3 is set as the pattern selection pointer (step A376). Then, the first half variation number corresponding to the pattern selection pointer set in step A376 is acquired from the first half variation pattern selection table set in step A375 (step A377). Then, the first half variation number acquired in step A377 and the second half variation number obtained in step A374 are saved (step A378), the random number save area for the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 is cleared (step A379), and the variation pattern The setting process ends.

  FIG. 23 shows an example of the variation pattern selection table set in the variation pattern setting process. These variation pattern selection tables are stored in the ROM 111B of the gaming microcomputer 111, and are selected according to the result of the special figure variation display game, the gaming state at that time, the number of holds, and the like. Then, by referencing the set value of the variation pattern random number 1 in the variation pattern table, it is determined whether or not reach occurs in the special figure variation display game and what kind of reach is generated. The

  If the result of the falling lottery or the big hit lottery is not in the state where there is no ordinary power support and the number of holds is 1 or 2, the deviation variation pattern table 1-1 shown in FIG. 23 (a) is selected. Is done. By using this table, when the value of the obtained variation pattern random number 1 is 0 to 45000, the special figure variation display game (variation time 10 seconds) is terminated without generating reach, and 45001 to 48500. Normal reach (variation time 20 seconds), 481 to 49400, special 1 reach (variation time 50 seconds), and 49401 to 49900, special 2 reach (variation time). 100 seconds), and if it is 49901 to 50000, special 3 reach (variation time 150 seconds) is generated in the special figure variation display game.

  When the result of the falling lottery and the big hit lottery is out of place in the state where there is no general power support and the number of holdings is any of 3 to 8, the deviation variation pattern table 1- shown in FIG. 2 is selected. By using this table, if the value of the obtained variation pattern random number 1 is 0 to 45000, the special figure variation display game (variation time 5 seconds) is terminated without generating reach, and 45001 to 48500. Normal reach (variation time 10 seconds), 48501 to 49400, special 1 reach (variation time 50 seconds), and 49401 to 49900, special 2 reach (variation time). 100 seconds), and if it is 49901-50000, special 3 reach (variation time 150 seconds) is generated in the special figure variation display game. The fluctuation time at the time of no reach and normal reach is shorter than that of the table shown in FIG. 23 (a) because the number of reserved memories is large, and FIG. 23 (a) is used to digest all the reserved memories. This is because the same variation pattern takes too much time.

  If the result of the falling lottery and the big hit lottery is out of place in the state where there is ordinary power support and the number of holds is 1 or 2, the deviation variation pattern table 1-3 shown in FIG. 23 (c) is selected. Is done. By using this table, if the value of the obtained variation pattern random number 1 is 0 to 45000, the special figure variation display game (variation time 5 seconds) is terminated without generating reach, and 45001 to 48500. Normal reach (variation time 20 seconds), 481 to 49400, special 1 reach (variation time 50 seconds), and 49401 to 49900, special 2 reach (variation time). 100 seconds), and if it is 49901 to 50000, special 3 reach (variation time 150 seconds) is generated in the special figure variation display game. The fluctuation time when there is no reach is shorter than the table shown in FIG. 23 (a). Even if the current number of holds is small, the number of game balls to be awarded to the normal variable prize-winning device 37 increases and is stored on hold. This is because of the increase.

  If the result of the falling lottery and the big hit lottery is out of place in the state where there is general power support and the number of holdings is any of 3 to 8, the deviation variation pattern table 1- shown in FIG. 4 is selected. By using this table, when the value of the obtained variation pattern random number 1 is 0 to 45000, the special figure variation display game (variation time 3 seconds) is terminated without generating reach, and 45001 to 48500. Normal reach (variation time 10 seconds), 48501 to 49400, special 1 reach (variation time 50 seconds), and 49401 to 49900, special 2 reach (variation time). 100 seconds), and if it is 49901-50000, special 3 reach (variation time 150 seconds) is generated in the special figure variation display game. The fluctuation time in the case of no reach and normal reach is shorter than that in the table shown in FIG. 23A because the number of stored stored memories is large and the game ball that wins the normal fluctuation winning device 37 This is because there is a need to digest quickly.

  When the result of the falling lottery wins and the result of the big hit lottery is lost, regardless of the operating state of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 and the number of holdings, the deviation fluctuation pattern table 2 shown in FIG. The By using this table, the special figure fluctuation display game (fluctuation time 30 seconds) is terminated without generating reach regardless of the value of the obtained fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 and 2 between 0 and 50000. Let me. Falling effects are performed while the symbols are changing.

  If the result of the falling lottery is lost and the result of the lottery lottery is determined to be a winning, the small hit variation pattern table shown in FIG. Is done. By using this table, when the value of the obtained variation pattern random number 1 is 0 to 24999, the special figure variation display game (variation time 40 seconds) is terminated without generating reach, and 25000 to 50000. If it is, special 1 reach (variation time 50 seconds) is generated in the special figure variation display game.

  If the result of the falling lottery is lost and the result of the big hit lottery is determined to be a big hit, the big hit fluctuation pattern table 1 shown in FIG. The By using this table, normal reach (fluctuation time of 20 seconds) is obtained when the value of the obtained fluctuation pattern random number 1 is 0 to 1000, and special 1 reach (fluctuation time of 1001 to 15000). 50 seconds), special 2 reach (change time 100 seconds) if it is 15001-35000, special 3 reach (change time 150 seconds) if it is 35001-50000, special figure change display game Respectively.

  If the result of the falling lottery wins and the result of the big hit lottery is determined to be a big hit, the big hit fluctuation pattern table 2 shown in FIG. 23 (h) is selected regardless of the operating state of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 and the number of holds. The By using this table, even if the value of the obtained variation pattern random number 1 is any value between 0 and 50000, the special figure variation display game (variation time 40 seconds) is terminated without causing reach. Falling effects are performed while the symbols are changing. The contents of the fluctuation pattern and the fall effect are the same as those of the fluctuation pattern and the fall effect based on the deviation fluctuation pattern selection table 2. The reason why the fluctuation time is out and longer than that of the fluctuation pattern selection table 2 is that after a change is notified for a fall for 30 seconds and a fall effect is performed for 10 seconds.

[Variation start information setting process]
Next, details of the variation start information setting process (step A352) in the above-described special figure 1 variation start process will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the change start information setting process, first, a decoration special figure command is loaded from the decoration special figure command area of the RWM (step A381), and the command setting process is performed (step A382). Then, the first half fluctuation time value table is set (step A383), and the first half fluctuation time value corresponding to the first half fluctuation number is acquired (step A384).

Subsequently, the latter half variation time value table is set (step A385), and the latter half variation time value corresponding to the latter half variation number is acquired (step A386). Then, the first half variation time value and the second half variation time value are added (step A387), and the addition value is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A388).
Next, a variation pattern command (MODE) corresponding to the first variation number is set (step A389), a variation pattern command (ACTION) corresponding to the second variation number is set (step A390), and command setting processing (step A391). I do.

Next, the decoration special figure hold number command (MODE) corresponding to the changing symbol determination flag is set (step A392), and the special figure holding number corresponding to the changing symbol determination flag is updated by -1 (step A393). Then, a decoration special figure hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is set (step A394), and a command setting process (step A395) is performed.
Next, the random number saving area corresponding to the variation symbol determination flag is shifted (step A396), the shifted empty area is cleared to 0 (step A397), and the variation start information setting process is terminated.

[Special figure changing process]
Next, the details of the special figure changing process (step A10) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 25, in the special figure changing process, first, whether or not the symbol information (stop symbol pattern information) set in the special symbol 1 or special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process is an outlier symbol pattern or not. Is checked (step A501).

  If the symbol information is a missing symbol (step A502; Yes), it is checked whether or not the latter half variation number set in the latter half variation pattern setting process is a number without reach (step A503). When the latter half variation number is a number without reach (step A504; Yes), a special figure display time pointer at the time of losing is set (step A505), and a special figure display time table is set (step A508). . Further, when the second half variation number is not a number without reach (step A504; No), that is, when there is a reach, the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variation display game, and the reach state is reached. In this case, the special figure display time pointer at the time of the loss reach is set (step A506), and the special figure display time table is set (step A508).

  On the other hand, if the symbol information is not a missing symbol (step A502; No), that is, if it is a big hit or small hit, a special figure display time pointer is set for the big hit / small hit (step A507), and the special figure display time is set. Processing for setting a table (step A508) is performed.

  After performing the process for setting the special figure display time table (step A508), the process for obtaining the special figure display time corresponding to the special figure stop time pointer (step A509) is performed. In this process, the special figure stop time pointer at the time of detachment (at the time of detachment without occurrence of reach) set at step A505, the special figure stop time pointer at the time of detachment set at step A506, set at step A507 The stop time corresponding to one of the special figure stop time pointers at the big hit time or the small hit time is acquired.

  Then, the acquired special figure display time is saved in the special figure game process timer area of the RWM (step A510), the special figure display process transition setting process (step A511) is performed, and the special figure changing process is terminated. In the special figure display process transition setting process (step A511), the special figure game process number “2” relating to the special figure display process, the test signal relating to the fluctuation suspension of the first special figure and the second special figure, and the external information terminal In addition, a symbol determination number signal related to the number of times of execution of the special figure fluctuation display game for output, control of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52. Information (for example, a flag related to the suspension of fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52) is set.

[Special figure display processing]
Next, details of the special figure display process (step A11) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure display processing, first, in the small hit flag 1 and special figure 2 fluctuation start processing set in the small hit flag 1 setting processing (step A323) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing. The small hit flag 2 set in the small hit flag 2 setting process (step A403) is loaded (step A601), and the small hit flag 1 area and the small hit flag 2 area of the RWM are cleared (step A602).

  Thereafter, the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process (step A322) in the special figure 1 variation start process and the big hit flag set in the big hit flag 2 set process (step A402) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 2 is loaded (step A603), and processing for clearing the RWM big hit flag 1 area and the big hit flag 2 area (step A604) is performed. Then, the loaded jackpot flag 2 is checked (step A605), and if it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot (step A606; Yes), then the second bonus chart variation display game jackpot (special chart 2 jackpot) starts. The test signal is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A610), and the process of setting the round number upper limit value table (step A611) is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A606 that the big hit flag 2 is not a big hit (step A606; No), the loaded big hit flag 1 is checked (step A607), and it is a big hit (step A608; Yes). ), The test signal related to the start of the big hit (special figure 1 big hit) of the first special figure variation display game is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A609), and the round number upper limit value table is set. (Step A611) is performed.

  After performing the process of setting the round number upper limit table (step A611), the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit area of the RWM (step A612). 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 A613).

  Next, a probability information command related to information for setting the probability state as a hit result in the normal map variation display game and the special map variation display game to be a low probability state is prepared (step A614), and command setting processing (step A615) I do. Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol pattern number) set in the stop symbol information setting process is prepared (step A616), and the command setting process (step A617) is performed. After that, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol pattern information) related to the decoration special figure variation display game is loaded and prepared from the decoration special figure command area of the RWM (step A618), and a command setting process (step A619). )I do.

  Next, a signal corresponding to the special prize opening information is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A620), and it corresponds to the state of the probability of being a hit result in the ordinary map variation display game and the special diagram variation display game. The signal to be saved is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A621). Thereafter, the big hit fanfare time corresponding to the big prize opening information is set (step A622), and the big hit fanfare time is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A623). Then, after resetting the number of illegal winnings to the big winning opening (step A624), the illegal winning period illegal monitoring period flag is saved in the big winning opening illegal monitoring period flag (step A625).

  Then, a fanfare / interval process transition setting process (step A626) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. In this process, a process number “3” related to the fanfare / interval process, a process of setting information related to switching of various states, and the like are performed. Here, as information for switching the various states, for example, a signal indicating that the game state for output is a special game state (big hit state), a universal map display game, and a special map display game on the external information terminal A test signal indicating that the probability of a winning result is a low probability state, information related to clearing the number of winning prizes in the big winning mouth during the illegal winning mouth fraud monitoring period, information related to clearing the number of rounds in the special gaming state , Information to turn off the game state display LED (error indicator) related to the display of the high probability state, information to make the probability of hitting results in the normal fluctuation display game a low probability state, high probability state turned on at the time of power failure recovery Information for turning off the game state display LED (error indicator) relating to the display of the information, information for controlling the special figure variation display game (for example, the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is low Information indicating the state, information indicating that the probability of a hit result in the normal fluctuation display game or the special fluctuation display game that is output to the effect control device 300 at the time of power failure recovery is low, or after a big hit For example, information on clearing the remaining short time fluctuation count).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A608 that the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (step A608; No) as a result of the check, the number of fluctuations update process is performed as shown in FIG. 27 (step A627). The details of the fluctuation number update process (step A627) will be described later. Then, it is checked whether or not the small hit flag 1 is a small hit (step A628), and if it is not a small hit (step S629; No), it is checked whether or not the small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step A630). If it is not a small hit (step S631; No), that is, if it is completely out of position, the special figure displaying process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the result of checking the small hit flag 1 is a small hit (step S629; Yes) or the result of checking the small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step S631; Yes), a fanfare command is prepared. (Step A632), command setting processing is performed (Step A633). After that, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol pattern information) related to the decoration special figure variation display game is loaded and prepared from the decoration special figure command area of the RWM (step A634), and a command setting process (step A635). )I do.

  Then, it is checked whether or not the small hit big prize opening information is special figure 1 small hit release information (step A636), and if it is special figure 1 small hit release information (step A637; Yes), that is, the small figure of special figure 1 In the case of winning, a small hit fanfare mid-process transition setting process 1 (step A638) is performed, and the special figure display mid-process is terminated. If it is not the special figure 1 small hit release information (step A637; No), that is, if the special figure 2 is a small hit winning, the small hit fanfare mid-process transition setting process 2 (step A639) is performed. The displaying process is terminated. In steps A638 and A639, a process number “7” relating to the small hitting fanfare process, a process of setting information relating to switching of various states, and the like are performed. At this time, since the information to be set can be made different depending on whether the winning of the small hit is Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2, the effect at the start of the small hit can be made different.

[Variation count update processing]
Next, the details of the number-of-changes update process (step A627) in the above special figure display process will be described. As shown in FIG. 28, in the fluctuation number update process, first, the flag stored in the special-purpose game mode flag area is checked (step A641), and the presence / absence of the short time operation flag, that is, the short time (short time operation state). (Step A642), and if there is a short-time operation flag (step A642; Yes), the number of executions of the special figure variable display game that sets the operation state of the normal variable winning device 37 to the short-time operation state is managed. The number of short-time fluctuations is updated by -1 (step A643). It should be noted that the number of short-time fluctuations is the number of executions of the special variable display game in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state at the end of the special game state based on the derivation of a predetermined special result mode as described later (here Then, 100) is set as the initial value.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether the number of time-varying fluctuations is 0 (step A644). If the number of time-varying fluctuations is 0 (step A644; Yes), that is, the operating state of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 in this special figure fluctuation display game. When the time period during which the operation time is short is over, information indicating the probability state is acquired (step A645), and it is determined whether or not the state is the low probability state (step A646). If the probability is not low in step A646 (step A646; No), the time duration continuation flag is set (step A647), and the process proceeds to step A648. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A642 that the time is not short, if the number of time fluctuations is not 0 in step A644, the process skips to step A648.

  In step A648, the process number “0” is saved in the special game process number area of the RWM. Then, the variation symbol determination flag area is reset (step A649), the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the RWM big prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A650), and the variation number updating process is terminated.

  If the probability is low in step A646 (step A646; Yes), the process number “0” is saved in the special figure game process number area of the RWM (step A651). Then, a signal related to the end of time reduction is saved in the external information output data area (step A652), and a signal related to the end of time reduction is saved in the test signal output data area (step A653). Then, the normal game low probability / normal operation flag is saved in the normal game mode flag area (step A654). Then, the special figure low probability / normal operation flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A655), and the probability information command (normal state start) is saved in the transmission command area upon power failure recovery (step A656). Then, command setting processing is performed (step A657), the variation symbol determination flag area is reset (step A658), and the variation number update processing is terminated.

[Big hits end processing]
Next, the details of the jackpot end process (step A15) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 29, in the jackpot end process, first, a signal related to the start of the high probability state is saved in the external information output data area (step A701), and a signal related to the start of the high probability state is saved in the test signal output data area. (Step A702).

  Next, the number at the time of high probability is saved in the game state display number area of the RWM (step A703), and the common figure high probability / short time action flag is saved in the normal game mode flag area of the RWM (step A704). Then, the special figure high probability / short time action flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area of the RWM (step A705), and table information corresponding to the stop symbol information is set (step A706). Then, the probability information command (probability change state start) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A707), and command setting processing is performed (step A708). Then, the stop symbol information at the time of big hit is loaded (step A709), and the initial value (100 or 50) of the short time variation number corresponding to the symbol information is saved in the short time variation region of the RWM (step A710). Then, the process number “0” is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A711). Then, a signal relating to the end of the big hit is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A712), and is also saved in the test signal output data area (step A713).

Next, the round LED pointer area is reset (step A714), the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the big prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A715), and the big hit end setting process is terminated.
By this process, after the special gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a certain change state (high probability state / short time operation state). Accordingly, the game control device 100 serves as a probability increasing means capable of setting the probability state in which the special result mode is stopped and displayed to a high probability state higher than the normal probability state based on the end of the special game state.

Next, a control process executed by the effect control device 300 will be described.
As described above, the effect control device 300 includes the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 that performs video control under the control of the main control microcomputer 311 as shown in FIG. And. The main control microcomputer 311 mainly performs the 1st main process shown in FIG. 30, and the video control microcomputer mainly executes the 2nd main process shown in FIG.

[1st main processing]
First, the 1st main process will be described. As shown in FIG. 30, in this 1st main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the time of starting the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step B11), the RAM is cleared to 0 (step B12), and a CPU initialization process (step B13) for initializing the CPU is performed. Next, an initial value of the RAM is set (step B14), random number initialization processing (step B15) for initializing random numbers is performed, timers for various interrupts are started (step B16), and interrupts are permitted (step B16). B17).

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop process, first, WDT (Watchdog Timer) is cleared (step B18), and an effect button input process (step B19) for creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect button 25 is performed. . Thereafter, a game control command analysis process (step B20) is performed. In this game control command analysis process (step B20), it is determined whether or not a command related to a game transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 has been correctly received. Processing to classify commands for processing.

  Next, a test mode process (step B21), which is a process related to a test mode for testing the display device 41, the decoration device, the rendering device, and the like, is performed. When the test mode is set by the test mode process (step B21), the subsequent game-related processes are not performed. However, in the test mode, when performing display on the display device 41, output of sound from the speaker, light emission of the LED of the decoration device, operation of the effect device, etc., control is performed in a process for controlling these. Note that the test mode ends when the gaming machine is powered off.

  And the 1st scene control process (step B22) regarding control of the effect of a game is performed. Next, prefetch notification acquisition mission processing (step B23) and mission acquisition mission processing (step B24) are performed. Next, based on an error notification command transmitted from the game control device 100 when an error occurs in the gaming machine, a gaming machine error monitoring process (step B25) for setting information for performing the corresponding notification is performed. In addition, the display on the display device 41 for performing the corresponding notification, the sound output from the speaker, the light emission of the LED of the decoration device, the operation of the effect device, and the like are controlled in a process for controlling these.

  Thereafter, an effect command editing process (step B26) for editing a command to be output to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 is performed, and a sound control process for controlling the sound output from the speakers (upper speaker 19a and lower speaker 19b) ( Step B27) is performed. Next, a decoration control process for controlling the LEDs of the panel decoration device 42 and the frame decoration device 18 (step B28), a motor / SOL control process for controlling the motors and solenoids of the panel effect device 44 and the frame effect device 45 (step) B29) is performed. And the random number update process (step B30) which updates the random number which determines the detail of the fluctuation | variation aspect of a decoration special figure fluctuation display game is performed, and it returns to the process (step B18) which clears WDT.

  The specific process in the 1st main process includes a process related to the continuous notice effect (1st scene control process (step B22)), a process related to the mission (prefetch notification acquisition mission (step B23), and mission acquisition mission process (step B24). )) And will be described after the 2nd main process.

[2nd main processing]
The video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 performs a 2nd main process shown in FIG. In the 2nd main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the start of the program, first, CPU initialization processing for initializing the CPU (step B31) is performed, the RAM is cleared to 0 (step B32), and the initial value of the RAM is set (step B33). Next, VDP initialization processing (step B34) for initializing VDP is performed, and various interrupts are permitted (step B35). Further, initialization processing of various control devices (step B36) is performed, and screen drawing is permitted (step B37).

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, the system cycle wait flag is cleared (step B38), and it is determined whether or not the system cycle wait flag is 1 (step B39). The system cycle is a cycle for switching between two buffers for temporarily storing image data. When the switching is enabled, the system cycle flag is “1”. Until the system cycle wait flag becomes 1, the determination whether the system cycle wait flag is 1 is repeated (step B39). When the system cycle wait flag becomes 1 (step B39; Yes), WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step B40), the game effect process (step B41) is performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing the system cycle waiting flag (step B38).

[Game production processing]
Next, the details of the game effect process (step B41) in the 2nd main process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 32, in the game effect process, first, a received command check process (step B201) is performed. In this received command check process (step B201), it is determined whether the command transmitted from the 1st CPU 311 has been correctly received. If the command has been correctly received, the command is determined and the command for the next 2nd scene control process is determined. Process to classify. Next, a 2nd scene control process (step B202) for determining display contents is performed based on the received command. In this 2nd scene control process (step B202), settings such as a notice character and display priority are set.

  Thereafter, a background process (step B203) for setting a background is performed, and a reel control / display process (step B204), which is a display control process related to the variation of the identification information in the decoration special figure variation display game, is performed. Furthermore, the display of the special figure 1 hold display 54 and the special figure 2 hold display 55, that is, the display of the special figure hold number displayed on the display device 41 is changed according to the increase / decrease of the hold number or the game state. A hold display process (step B205) for setting is performed, and a customer waiting demo process (step B206) relating to the display of the customer waiting demo is performed. Then, the ROM data is transferred to the buffer set in the RAM, the display system process (step B207) for performing the actual display process is performed, and the normal game process is terminated.

  Next, of the effect control executed by the effect control device 300, processing related to the continuous notice effect (including the reviving continuous notice effect) and an example of the effect of the continuous notice effect will be described. The effect control device 300 executes the 1st scene control process (step B22) in the 1st main process described above as the process related to the continuous notice effect.

[1st scene control processing]
FIG. 33 shows details of the 1st scene control process (step B22). In the 1st scene control process, first, it is determined whether or not the test mode is in effect (step B61). If the test mode is in effect (step B61; Yes), the 1st scene control process is terminated. When the test mode is not being executed (step B61; No), it is determined whether a scene change command has been received (step B62). The scene change commands are various commands relating to games transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300.

  If this scene change command is received (step B62; Yes), the game state to be updated (current game state) is acquired (step B63), and it is determined whether the command is a valid command (step B64). In determining whether the command is valid (step B64), it is determined whether the received scene change command is valid for the acquired current game state. If the command is valid (step B64; Yes), the received command is saved (step B65), an effect request flag indicating that it is time to change the scene is set (step B66), and the command is received. Branch processing based on the command identifier of the command (step B67) is performed.

  On the other hand, when the scene change command has not been received (step B62; No) or when it is not a valid command (step B64; No), branch processing (step B67) based on the command identifier of the received command is performed. In this case, a branch is performed based on the identifier of the command that was most recently valid.

  In the branch process based on the command identifier (step B67), a process to be executed based on the received command is selected. When a power-on command is received, a power-on process (step B68) is performed to perform a process necessary when the power is turned on. Further, when a power failure recovery command is received, a power failure recovery (other than customer waiting) processing (step B69) for performing processing necessary at the time of power failure recovery is performed. When a customer waiting demo command is received, a customer waiting process (step B70) for performing processing related to display of the customer waiting demo is performed. When a variation pattern command is received, a normal game process (step B71) for performing a process related to the execution of the decorative special figure variation display game is performed. Details of the normal game process (step B71) will be described later.

  When a fanfare command is received, a fanfare process (step B72), which is a process related to the start of the special game state or the small special game state, is performed. In addition, when the large entry / release n-th command is received, an in-round process (step B73), which is a process related to a round game, is performed. When an interval command is received, an interval process (step B74) that is a process related to an interval between rounds is performed. When an ending command is received, an ending process (step B75), which is a process related to the end of the special game state or the small special game state, is performed. Details of the ending process (step B75) will be described later.

  After performing each of the above-described processes selected by the branch process based on the command identifier (step B67), a process based on a command that is not immediately reflected in the video is performed. As this processing, first, a symbol command reception process (step B76) for performing a process based on a decoration special symbol command including information related to a stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game is performed, and a number-of-holds command including information regarding increase / decrease in the reserved memory ( A hold number command reception process (step B77) is performed for performing processing based on the special figure 1 hold number command and the special figure 2 hold number command.

  Furthermore, based on a prefetch command (preliminary effect design command, prior effect variation command) including a result of a prefetching process for determining the result of the special map variation display game based on the hold memory in advance before the execution of the special diagram variation display game. Then, a prefetch command reception process (step B78) for performing a process for setting a continuous notice or the like is performed. Thereafter, information on the probability state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 (probability change state (high probability state and short time operation state) start, short time state (low probability state and short time operation state) start, normal state (low probability state and normal state) A probability information command reception process (step B79) for setting an actual gaming state (such as an internal probability) is performed based on a probability information command including (operation state) start), and the 1st scene control process is terminated.

[Normal game processing]
Next, the details of the normal game process (step B71) in the first scene control process described above will be described. This normal game process (step B71) is a process for setting the effect of the variation display game when the variation pattern command is received.

  As shown in FIG. 34, in the normal game process, it is first determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B81). The effect request flag is a flag that is set when a valid command is received. When there is this flag, processing based on the received command is performed.

  If there is this effect request flag (step B81; Yes), since it is the first normal game process after the scene change, various settings are made. First, PB (push button) information, which is information related to the input of the effect button 25, is cleared (step B82), and a movable body request set process (step B83) is performed. Next, a variation effect information setting process (step B84) for setting the execution mode of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed. Details of the variation effect information setting process will be described later. Then, random number seed initialization processing (step B85) is performed, and a scene sequence table corresponding to the set variation pattern is set (step B86). The scene sequence table is a table for managing the execution timing and time of various displays such as the start and stop of the variable display and the display of the effect character in the decoration special figure variable display game. In the scene sequence table, the execution order of a plurality of scenes in which execution contents and time are defined is set, and the decorative special figure variation display game is executed by sequentially executing the scenes according to the scene sequence table.

Thereafter, the special figure game mode flag area of the RWM is checked (step B87), and the presence / absence of the time reduction flag is determined (step B88). If there is a time reduction flag in step B88 (step B88; Yes), the time fluctuation number of times is updated by -1 (step B89), and it is determined whether or not the number of time fluctuations has become 0 (step B90). In order to display the short time variation count on the display device 41 or the like, the effect control device 300 independently manages the short time variation count set and updated by the game control device 100. When the number of hourly fluctuations is 0 in step B90 (step B90; Yes), the hourly flag is cleared (step B91), the effect request flag is cleared (step B92), and the normal game process is terminated.
If there is no time reduction flag in Step B88 (Step B88; No), if the remaining number of time fluctuations is not 0 in Step B90 (Step B90; No), the process skips to Step B92.

On the other hand, when there is no effect request flag in step B81 (step B81; No), it is not the first normal game process after the scene change, so it is determined whether or not the display effect state is changed by the timer. First, it is determined whether the value of the update timer is 0 (step B93). In this case, the update timer measures the execution time of the scene managed according to the scene sequence table, and the value of this update timer being 0 indicates that the scene being executed has ended. When the value of this update timer is 0 (step B90; Yes), the next scene data set in the sequence table is set (step B94), and it is determined whether or not the set next scene data is the final scene. Determine (step B95). Then, the end of the variable display game is set (step B96), the game state notification setting process (step B97) is performed, and the variable process is ended. As a result, a new scene is started and a predetermined value corresponding to the scene is set in the update timer. Details of the game state notification setting process will be described later.
If the value of the update timer is not 0 in step B93 (step B93; No), if it is determined in step B95 that the scene is not the final scene, the normal game process is terminated.

[Variation production information setting process]
Next, details of the variation effect information setting process (step B84) in the above-described normal game process will be described. This variation effect information setting process is a process for setting an execution mode (a variation pattern, a variation time, and whether or not to perform continuous advance notice) of the decoration special figure variation display game.

  As shown in FIG. 35, in the variable effect information setting process, first, a stop symbol is set based on the symbol information of the decorative special symbol command (step B101). Subsequently, a variation pattern is set based on the variation pattern command (step B102), and the set variation pattern is checked (step B103). If the fluctuation pattern is a fall fluctuation pattern in Step B103, that is, if it is a fluctuation pattern determined based on the deviation fluctuation pattern table 2 or the big hit fluctuation pattern table 2 (see FIG. 23) (Step B104; Yes), the fall pattern The fluctuation flag is set (step B105), and the process proceeds to step B106. If the variation pattern is not a fall variation pattern (step B104; No), the process skips to step B106. This fall fluctuation flag indicates that the probability state falls from the high probability state to the low probability state on the side of the effect control device 300, and corresponds to the fall flag used in the game control device 100.

  In step B106, a variation time corresponding to the variation pattern is set, and a continuous notice execution flag indicating that the continuous notice effect is being executed or a reviving continuous notice effect is displayed in the continuous notice effect execution flag area of the RWM. It is checked whether or not there is a restoration continuous advance notice execution flag indicating that it is being executed (step B107). The continuous notice effect is a state in which there are a plurality of hold memories determined to be out-of-read results (out-of-order hold), and newly stored hold memories (fall-down hold, jackpot hold) determined to have fallen or jackpot as a result of pre-reading. In the event that the special figure fluctuation display game based on the loss hold is started and the special figure fluctuation display game based on the fall hold or big hit hold is ended, the big hit is made over a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games. It is a performance that warns that there is a possibility that will occur. In addition, the revival continuous notice effect (resurrection notice effect) is a special effect based on the jackpot hold after the end of the special figure change display game based on the fall hold when the jackpot hold is stored after the fall hold is stored. It is an effect of notifying that there is a possibility that a big hit will occur until the end of the figure fluctuation display game.

  When there is either in-execution flag in step B107 (step B108; Yes), the value of the continuous notice effect information area stored in the prefetch storage area is acquired (step B109). This value corresponds to each of a plurality of types of notice setting data prepared. Details of the prefetch storage area and the notice setting data will be described later. Then, the value (notice data) acquired in step B109 is set as the notice effect information (step B110), and the variable effect information setting process is terminated. If neither execution flag is present in step B108 (step B108; No), the variation effect information setting process is terminated.

[Game state notification setting process]
Next, details of the game state notification setting process (step B97) in the above-described normal game process will be described. This gaming state notification setting process is a process for notifying the current gaming state by changing the background effect of the display device 41.

  As shown in FIG. 36, in the gaming state notification setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a continuous notice is being executed in the special figure variation display game (step B111), and if it is being executed (step B111; Yes). ) Checks whether or not the last special figure fluctuation display game of the special figure fluctuation display game executed a plurality of times during the continuous notice effect is finished (step B112). When the last special figure change display game is finished (step B113; Yes), the presence / absence of a revival continuous notice execution flag is checked (step B114), and when there is no running flag (step B115; Yes), it falls. The fluctuation flag is cleared (step B116). Then, the presence / absence of a short time flag is checked (step B117). If the short time flag is present (step B118; Yes), a short time background effect is set to notify that the time is short (step B119), and the game state is notified. The setting process ends.

  When it is determined in step B118 that there is no time reduction flag (step B118; No), the normal background effect is set (step B124), and the gaming state notification setting process is terminated. If it is determined in step B113 that the final game has not ended (step B113; No), or if it is determined in step B115 that there is a revival continuous advance notice execution flag (step B115; No), the gaming state notification setting process ends.

  If it is determined in step B111 that continuous notice is not in progress, i.e., it is determined that there is a single change (step B111; No), the presence or absence of a fall change flag is checked (step B120). ) Proceeds to step B116. On the other hand, when there is no fall fluctuation flag (step B121; No), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step B122). If the gaming state is a high probability state (step B122; Yes), a high probability is determined. A high-probability background effect that notifies that the state is in effect is set (step B123), and the gaming state notification setting process is terminated. If it is determined in step B122 that the state is not a high probability state (step B122; No), the process proceeds to step B124.

By this processing, the background of the display device 41 changes according to the probability state, and the probability state can be notified. In the case of falling by continuous notice, it is displayed on the display device 41 at the end of the continuous notice effect, at the end of the fluctuation in the case of a single change, or at the end of the big win in the case of a big hit by continuous notice or single change. The background is changed. That is, when the revival continuous notice effect is executed, the result is only a big hit, so the background at the start of the continuous notice effect is maintained until the end of the revival notice effect. In other words, if a low probability big hit is made when continuously foretelling upon a fall, it is extended to a big hit. Even if it falls on the way, the continuous notice effect being executed does not change, so it is not known that the fall has occurred until the continuous notice effect ends.
Therefore, the game control device 100 serves as a probability state notification means capable of notifying the player whether the probability state is set to the normal probability state or the high probability state.

[Ending process]
Next, details of the ending process (step B74) in the first scene control process described above will be described. This ending process is a process for setting a time duration continuous period (number of time fluctuations) that occurs with the end of the jackpot.

  As shown in FIG. 37, in the ending process, first, it is determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B131). Set (step B132).

Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit has ended (step B133). If the big hit has ended (step B133; Yes), the sequence table for the big hit ending is reset (step B134). Then, the time reduction flag is set (step B135), and the number of time reduction fluctuations corresponding to the jackpot symbol information is set (step B136). In the process of setting the short fluctuation count (step B136), if the symbol information is 1 to 7 (one big hit), 100 is set as the short fluctuation count. When the symbol information is 8, 9 (big hit 2), 50 is set as the number of short-time fluctuations. Next, probability variation mode effect information is set as effect information (step B137), and the process proceeds to step B138. If it is determined in step B133 that the big hit has not ended (step B133; No), the process skips to B138.
In step B138, an ending time setting process is performed. Then, the effect request flag is cleared (step B139), and the ending process is terminated.

  If there is no effect request flag in step B131 (step B131; No), it is determined whether the update timer is 0 (step B140). In this case, the update timer measures the ending time at the end of the special gaming state, and a value of 0 for this update timer indicates that the ending time has elapsed. If the value of this update timer is not 0 (step B160; No), the ending process is terminated. If the value of this update timer is 0 (step B140; Yes), the next scene data is set (step B141). Then, it is determined whether or not the next scene based on the set next scene data is the final scene (step B142). If the next scene is the final scene (step B142; Yes), the ending is set (step B143). End the ending process.

[Read-ahead command reception processing]
Next, details of the prefetch command reception process (step B78) in the above-described first scene control process will be described. As shown in FIG. 38, in the prefetch command reception process, first, it is determined whether or not a prefetch command (preliminary design symbol command, preliminary production variation command) has been received (step B151), and if received (step B151; Yes). ) Sets a reserved n area (n = 1 to 8) corresponding to the reserved number n among a plurality of prefetch storage areas based on the reserved number command received in step B77 (step B152) The probability transition information and the symbol information are saved based on (Step B153), and the variation pattern information is saved in the reach occurrence information area based on the prior effect variation command (Step B154). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the current state is a big hit (step B155). If it is not a big hit (step B155; No), a continuous notice effect setting process (step B156) is performed to receive a prefetch command. The process ends. Details of the prefetch storage area and the continuous notice effect setting process in step B156 will be described later.
If a prefetch command is not received in step B151 (step B151; No), and if a big hit is made in step B154 (step B155; Yes), the prefetch command reception process is terminated.

  FIG. 39 shows a list of information stored in the prefetch storage area. The RAM built in the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 is provided with a pre-read storage area. In the pre-read storage area, there are provided a continuous notice effect execution flag area and eight reserved areas that are the sum of the upper limit value of the special figure 1 hold number and the upper limit value of the special figure 2 hold number.

In the continuous notice effect execution flag area, a continuous notice execution flag or a restoration continuous notice execution flag is stored.
In each reserved area, an area for storing special figure type information indicating whether the reserved memory is of Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2, information indicating the transition of the probability state (fall, promotion, promotion after the fall, maintenance) Area for storing symbols, areas for storing symbol information (1, 2, big hits, out of play), areas for storing fluctuation pattern information indicating whether or not reach occurs, continuous notice effect or revival notice effect An area for storing information indicating data used for the processing is provided.

  Then, the hold memory is stored in the game control device 100, and the above-described hold number command reception process (step B77) is executed, whereby special figure type information is set in the hold area corresponding to the hold memory, and the prefetch command The probability transition information and symbol information are set in the probability transition information region and the symbol information region by the processing of step B153 of the reception processing, respectively, and the variation pattern information is set in the reach occurrence information region by the processing of step B154 of the prefetch command reception processing. . In addition, a value (precaution data) corresponding to the continuous notice setting data is set in the continuous notice effect information area by the process of step B173 or B183 of the continuous notice effect setting process. As the special figure variation display game is executed and the hold memory is consumed, each information stored in each hold area is shifted to a start number winning flag area having a lower number, and the last information is stored. The reserved area was cleared.

[Continuous notice setting processing]
Next, details of the continuous notice effect setting process (step B155) in the prefetch command reception process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 40, in the continuous notice effect setting process, first, after falling, promotion or falling to the probability transition information included in the prior effect symbol command received based on the fact that the reserved memory is stored in the game control device 100 It is checked whether or not there is probability transition information indicating promotion, that is, other than probability maintenance (step B161). If there is corresponding probability transition information (step B162; Yes), the continuous notice execution flag is set. It is checked whether or not a continuous notice effect is being executed (step B163).

  If the continuous notice execution flag is not set (step B164; No), whether the number of holdings (the total number of holdings of special figure 1 and special figure 2) is 2 or more, that is, for performing a continuous notice It is determined whether or not the necessary two or more fluctuation display games are executed (step B165). When the number of holdings is 2 or more (step B165; Yes), the number of determination targets is set to 2 (step B166). The number of determination targets is a range for determining the contents (probability transition information, symbol information, variation pattern information, etc.) of the pending storage stored before the latest pending storage determined as having a probability state transition in step B162 ( The number of reserved memories). Note that this processing is performed when the number of reserved memories is 2 or more, that is, at least one reserved memory is stored before the reserved memory. Only the content of the previous pending storage (design information, variation pattern information, etc.) is determined.

  Then, the state determination information included in the prior effect design command is acquired (step B167), and it is determined whether or not general power support is performed when the latest reserved memory is consumed (step B168). When the power transmission support is not performed in step B168 (step B168; No), the process skips to step B170. On the other hand, when the ordinary power support is performed (step B168; Yes), the number of determination targets is reset to 4, that is, the contents of the pending storage (probability transition information, symbol information, (Variation pattern information or the like) is determined (step B169), and the process proceeds to step B170. This is because if ordinary power support is provided, the fluctuation time is short and many reserved memories can be consumed quickly.

  In step B170, the preceding pending storage corresponding to the number of determination targets (if the number of determination targets is 2, it is the previous pending storage of the latest pending storage, and if the number of determination targets is 4, the latest pending storage Check whether all the contents of the storage until the previous three storages are completely out of hold (holding determined as a result of pre-reading that neither big wins nor small hits and reach occurred) If all are completely off hold (step B171; Yes), the order from the oldest previous hold memory to the latest hold memory that has been determined as probability transition information and the determination target (determined if there are more than the number of determination target hold memories) The continuous notice setting data corresponding to the number of objects, and if the number is less than the number to be judged, the number of reserved memories at that time is acquired (step B172), and the value corresponding to the acquired continuous notice setting data (notice data) Setting the continuous announcement attraction information area of a corresponding holding region of the RWM (step B 173). Then, the continuous notice execution flag is saved in the continuous notice effect execution flag area of the RWM (step B174), and the continuous notice effect setting process is terminated.

  In other words, if it is assumed that the hold memory with the transition of the probability state is stored second from the front without being in the normal power support, the continuous notice effect is executed that the first hold memory is completely out of place. If it is assumed that the reserved memory with the transition of the probability state was stored in the sixth from the front during normal power support, it is the third to fifth start That the memory is completely out of place is a condition (continuous notice execution condition) for executing the continuous notice effect. Failure to satisfy the continuous notice execution condition (for example, a small hit or reach is included in the hold memory immediately before the hold memory accompanied by the transition of the probability state) satisfies the notice stop condition.

  If there is no corresponding probability transition information in step B162, that is, there is probability transition information indicating probability maintenance (step B162; No), and if the number of pending is less than two in step B165 (step B165; No), in step B171 When the hold memory stored before the hold memory includes a memory that is not completely out of order (step B171; No), the continuous notice effect setting process is terminated.

  If the continuous advance notice flag is set in step B164 (step B164; Yes), it is checked whether or not the recovery continuous advance notice flag is set (step B175). When the revival continuous notice flag is set (step B176; Yes), it is checked whether or not the symbol information corresponding to the reserved storage is a big hit (step B177). ) Checks whether or not the advance probability transition information in the hold memory that triggers the special figure fluctuation display game that is executed last during the continuous notice occurrence is a fall (step B179). When it is a fall (step B180; Yes), it is determined whether the difference in the number of holdings is 2 or less (step B181). The difference in the number of holds is a number indicating how many times the hold storage is stored after the last hold storage of the continuous notice. When the difference in the number of holds is 2 or less (step B181; Yes), the revival continuous notice setting data corresponding to the difference in the number of holds is acquired (step B182), and the value corresponding to the acquired revival continuous notice data (notice Data) is set in the continuous notice effect information area (step B183). Then, the revival continuous notice execution flag is saved in the continuous notice effect execution flag area of the RWM (step B184), and the continuous notice effect setting process is terminated.

  When the rebirth continuous notice flag is set at step B176 (step B176; No), when the symbol information is not a big hit at step B178 (step B178; No), when the prior probability transition information is not fallen at step B180 (step B180; No), when the difference in the number of holds exceeds 2 in step B181 (step B181; No), the continuous notice effect setting process is terminated.

With this process, a continuous advance notice is performed even if the result of prefetching falls outside the case of a big hit. In other words, when the continuous notice starts, it is either a big hit or a fall. For this reason, it is possible to enjoy a continuous notice effect that does not know where the start of the continuous notice is a big hit notification as it is in the prior art.
Also, if the big hit hold is stored by the second time after the fall hold, the resurrection notice effect is continued after the notice effect ends. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored without the revival notice effect becoming too long.

Therefore, the game control apparatus 100, when the determination result by the prior determination means establishes a predetermined continuous notice execution condition, the variable display game based on the start memory stored before the start memory corresponding to the determination result. As a starting point, continuous notice effect execution means capable of executing continuous notice effects over a plurality of variable display games.
In addition, the game control device 100 serves as a revival notice effect executing means for executing a revival notice effect that continues over one or more variable display games following the continuous notice effect executed by the continuous notice effect executing means.

In the present embodiment, the final game in the continuous notice effect is executed on the basis of the hold memory, assuming that the setting timing of the continuous notice is stored as a new hold memory. It may be difficult to understand at which timing the final game of the continuous notice is performed by mixing patterns for setting the continuous notice based on the content of the previous hold storage.
In addition, the execution of the revival continuous notice is based on the condition that the new hold memory is the big hit hold, but in the case of detachment, the revival continuous notice may be entered with a predetermined probability. In that case, the final result is out of place.

  41 shows a list of continuous notice setting data ((a) to (i)) acquired in step B172, and FIG. 42 shows a list of continuous notice setting data ((a), (i) obtained in step B182. A list of b)) is shown. The program ROM 321 of the effect control device stores a plurality of types of continuous notice setting data and several types of revival continuous notice setting data that are blown.

  The continuous notice setting data is used to determine the contents of the effect in the continuous notice effect (characters to be displayed in this embodiment). The probability transition information (falling, big hit, big hit after falling) and special figure fluctuation display at the time of continuous notice. It can be used properly according to the number of times the game is executed (number of objects to be judged).

When only the content of the hold memory immediately preceding the hold memory (falling hold) determined to have fallen as a result of the prefetching is determined, the data shown in FIG. When only the content of the reserved storage immediately before the reserved storage (hit jackpot hold) is determined, the data shown in FIG. 41 (d) is selected. By using this data, the characters “Maybe” are displayed in the first decoration special figure fluctuation display game during the notice effect, and “Yabai !!” is displayed in the second game that falls.
In addition, when only the content of the hold memory immediately before the hold storage (resurrection hold) determined to be a big hit after the fall as a result of prefetching is determined, the data shown in FIG. 41 (g) is selected. . By using this data, the characters “probably” and fall (“Kitter!” In the second game to be displayed later) are displayed in the first decoration special figure variation display game during the announcement effect.
As described above, the first notice of the data ((a), (d), (g)) having two consecutive times is displayed with a similar character regardless of the probability transition information. Subsequent results are difficult to understand only by the content of the first notice of the continuous notice effect.

When the contents of the hold storage immediately before and after the fall hold are determined, the data shown in FIG. 41B is selected. By using this data, “Mum!” Is displayed in the first special display variation display game while the notice effect is being executed, “May!” In the second game, and “Danger!” Characters are displayed.
In addition, when the contents of the hold storage immediately before and after the jackpot hold are determined, the data shown in FIG. 41 (e) is selected. By using this data, the character is not displayed in the first decoration special figure variation display game during execution of the notice effect, that is, the state is substantially the same as the case where the continuous notice effect is not started. The characters “Maybe!” Are displayed for the first time in the second game, and the continuous notice effect is started. In the third game, which is a big hit, the characters “Maybe hot!” Are displayed.
In addition, when the contents of the hold storage immediately before and after the resurrection hold are determined, the data shown in FIG. 41 (h) is selected. By using this data, the characters “Mum!” Are displayed in the first decoration special map fluctuation display game during the notice effect, and “Maybe!” Is displayed in the second game.
In this way, data having three consecutive times ((b), (e), (h)) also displays similar characters regardless of the probability transition information, except for the first notice at the time of big hit. Therefore, it is difficult to understand the subsequent results only with the content of the continuous notice effect.

When the contents of the hold storage three to three before the fall hold are determined, the data shown in FIG. 41C is selected. By using this data, the character is not displayed in the first decoration special figure variation display game during execution of the notice effect, that is, the state is substantially the same as the case where the continuous notice effect is not started. The characters “Maybe!” Are displayed for the first time in the second game, and the continuous notice effect is started, “It may be hot!” Is displayed in the third game, and “Yaba!” Is displayed in the fourth game that falls. Is done.
In addition, when the contents of the hold storage three to three before the jackpot hold are determined, the data shown in FIG. 41 (f) is selected. By using this data, “Mum!” Is displayed in the first decoration special map fluctuation display game during the continuous notice effect, “Yamu!” In the second game, “What!” In the third game, and a big hit. In the fourth game, “Kitakita!” Is displayed.
In addition, when the contents of the hold storage three to three before the resurrection hold are determined, the data shown in FIG. 41 (i) is selected. By using this data, the continuous notice effect is counted down every time the special figure variation display game is executed, and the determination of the big hit is notified from the start of the continuous notice effect.

  As described above, when the data of FIG. 41 (e) and the data of FIG. 41 (c) are set, the character display is performed in the first notice (when the first special figure variation display game is executed). Absent. For this reason, it seems to the player that the continuous notice effect has been generated since the start of the second special figure variation display game. As described above, by delaying the appearance of the continuous notice effect, it is possible to make it difficult to understand where the result of the continuous notice is stored.

  The revival continuous notice setting data is for determining the production contents (characters to be displayed in this embodiment) in the revival continuous notice effect, and can be used properly according to how many times after the fall hold is stored. ing.

When the jackpot hold is stored after one fall hold, the data shown in FIG. 42 (j) is selected. By using this data, the character “Is it defeated!” Is displayed in the special figure variation display game immediately after the fall, and it is a big hit.
When the jackpot hold is stored two times after the fall hold, the data shown in FIG. 42 (k) is selected. By using this data, the character “Still More!” Is displayed in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game immediately after the fall, and the character “Kitakita!” Is displayed in the second game, which is a big hit.

  Next, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, an example of the effect in the decorative special figure variation display game in the case where the reserved memory determined to be prefetched when the change in the probability state occurs is described. 43 shows a case where a big hit occurs after the end of the continuous notice effect, FIG. 44 shows a case where the probability state falls after the end of the continuous notice effect, and FIG. 45 shows a case where the revival continuous notice effect is executed after the end of the continuous notice effect. When a big hit occurs, FIG. 46 shows a case where a falling or big hit occurs without continuous notice.

[Continuous notice production example 1]
First, a pattern in which a big hit occurs after the end of the continuous notice effect will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 43 (a), the game state is in a high probability state, six hold memories M1 to M6 are stored, and the hold 1: special in the order in which the prefetch results of the hold memories M1 to M6 are stored. Assume that it is determined that FIG. 1 is off, hold 2: off special figure 2, hold 3: off special figure 2, hold 4: special figure 2 big hit, hold 5: off special figure 1, hold 6: off special figure 2. Since these holding memories M1 to M6 do not include those that fall, all of them are prefetched based on the jackpot determination value at the time of high probability. A symbol (for example, “◯”) indicating these reserved memories M1 to M6 is displayed at the bottom of the display area. 43 (b) to (h), the “to” character (same as “to” in FIG. 44 and “to / to” character in FIG. 46) indicating the reserved memory, which is a big hit, is a big hit in the description. This is to indicate the position of the reserved storage determined as (falling, big hit after falling), and is not actually displayed. For this reason, the player cannot be distinguished from other reserved memories.

  After the hold memory M6 is stored, the special figure variation display game that was being executed ends, and as shown in FIG. 43 (b), when the result mode of losing is displayed, it is shown in FIG. In this way, the first special figure variation display game based on the hold memory M1 is started. Since the hold memory M1 is digested as the fluctuation starts, the symbols indicating the remaining hold memories M2 shift to the left. At this time, since all the holding memories M1 to M3 before the holding memory M4 determined to be a big hit and prefetched are out of order, the continuous notice is started. In the center of the display area of the display device 41, special symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and characters based on continuous notice setting data of “4 consecutive times of big hit” are displayed as a continuous notice effect. In the first special figure variation display game after the start of the continuous notice effect, the first notice character (here, “Mumum!”) D1 is displayed. In the upper part of the display area, a display indicating a high probability state (for example, characters such as “in thermal heating mode”) is displayed.

  Eventually, as shown in FIG. 43 (d), when the result mode of loss is displayed, as shown in FIG. 43 (e), the second special figure variation display game based on the hold memory M2 is started. Since the reserved memory M2 is digested as the fluctuation starts, the symbols indicating the remaining reserved memories M3 shift to the left. In the center of the display area, special symbols are variably displayed, and a second notice character (here, “Dangerous!”) D2 of the continuous notice effect is displayed. As shown in FIG. 43 (e), the character D2 of the second notice is displayed larger than the character D1 of the first notice, and the content thereof is higher in expectation than the first notice.

  Eventually, as shown in FIG. 43 (f), when the outlier result mode is displayed, as shown in FIG. 43 (g), the second special figure variation display game based on the hold memory M3 is started. Since the reserved memory M3 is digested as the fluctuation starts, the symbols indicating the remaining reserved memories M4 to M shift to the left. In the center of the display area, special symbols are variably displayed, and a third notice character (here, “What!”) D3 of the continuous notice effect is displayed. As shown in FIG. 43 (g), the third notice character D3 is displayed larger than the first and second notice characters D1 and D2, and the content is higher than the first and second notices. It has become.

Eventually, as shown in FIG. 43 (h), when the outlier result mode is displayed, as shown in FIG. 43 (i), the second special figure variation display game based on the hold memory M4 is started. Since the reserved memory M4 is digested as the fluctuation starts, the symbols indicating the remaining reserved memories M5 shift to the left. In the center of the display area, special symbols are variably displayed and the fourth notice character (here, “Kitakita!”) D4 of the continuous notice effect is displayed. As shown in FIG. 43 (i), the fourth notice character D4 is displayed larger than the first to third notice characters D1 to D3, and the content thereof is higher in expectation than the first to third notices. It has become. In this way, by changing the characters to be displayed as the game progresses, it is possible to provide a highly interesting notice effect.
And as shown in FIG.43 (j), when a continuous notice effect is complete | finished, a 1st, 2nd special symbol will stop and it will be in a reach state. Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (k), the big hit result mode is displayed and the special figure variation display game is ended.

[Continuous notice production example 2]
Next, a pattern in which the probability state falls after the end of the continuous notice effect will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 44 (a), the game state is a high probability state, six hold memories M11 to M16 are stored, and the hold 1: special is in the order in which the prefetch results of the hold memories M11 to M16 are stored. Assume that it has been determined that FIG. 1 is off, hold 2: off special figure 2, hold 3: off special figure 2, hold 4: fall on special figure 2, hold 5: off special figure 1, hold 6: off special figure 2. Among these holding memories M11 to M16, the holding memory M4 falls the probability state. Therefore, the holding memories M1 to M3 are jackpot determination values at a high probability, and the holding memories M4 to M6 are jackpots at a low probability. The prefetch determination is made based on the determination value. A symbol (for example, “◯”) indicating these reserved memories M11 to M16 is displayed at the bottom of the display area.

  After the on-hold storage M6 is stored, when the special figure variation display game being executed is finished and the result mode of the deviation is displayed as shown in FIG. 44 (b), it is shown in FIG. 44 (c). As described above, the first special figure variation display game based on the hold memory M11 is started. Since the reserved memory M11 is digested as the fluctuation starts, the symbols indicating the remaining reserved memories M12 to M shift to the left. At this time, since the hold memories M11 to M13 before the hold memory M14 determined to fall and prefetched are all out of place, the continuous notice is started. In the center of the display area of the display device 41, a special symbol is variably displayed. In this case, since the continuous notice is executed based on the continuous notice setting data of “four consecutive times when falling”, the character of the first notice is Do not show. For this reason, the player is in the same state that the continuous notice has not started. In the upper part of the display area, a display indicating a high probability state (for example, characters such as “in thermal heating mode”) is displayed.

  Eventually, as shown in FIG. 44 (d), when the outlier result mode is displayed, as shown in FIG. 44 (e), the second special figure variation display game based on the hold memory M12 is started. Since the hold memory M12 is digested as the fluctuation starts, the symbols indicating the remaining hold memories M13 to M shift to the left. In the center of the display area, special symbols are variably displayed and the second notice character (in this case, “Maybe!”) D12 of the continuous notice effect is displayed. It becomes clear that it was done.

  Eventually, as shown in FIG. 44 (f), when the result mode of loss is displayed, as shown in FIG. 44 (g), the second special figure variation display game based on the hold memory M13 is started. Since the hold memory M13 is digested as the fluctuation starts, the symbols indicating the remaining hold memories M14 to shift to the left. In the center of the display area, special symbols are variably displayed, and a third notice character (here, “maybe hot!”) D13 of the continuous notice effect is displayed. As shown in FIG. 44 (g), the third notice character D13 is displayed larger than the second notice character D12, and its contents are more highly expected than the second notice.

Eventually, as shown in FIG. 44 (h), when the outlier result mode is displayed, as shown in FIG. 44 (i), the second special figure variation display game based on the hold memory M14 is started. Since the reserved memory M14 is digested as the fluctuation starts, the symbols indicating the remaining reserved memories M15 to M shift to the left. In the center of the display area, special symbols are variably displayed, and a fourth notice character (in this case, “Dangerous!”) D14 of the continuous notice effect is displayed. As shown in FIG. 44 (i), the character D14 for the fourth notice is displayed larger than the characters for the second and third notices D12 and 13, and the content is more highly expected than the second and third notices. It has become.
Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (j), when the out-of-order result mode is displayed, the continuous notice effect is finished and a display informing the fall of the probability state is made. Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (k), the first special figure variation display game based on the hold memory M15 is started. In the upper part of the display area, a display indicating a low probability state (for example, characters such as “normal mode entry”) is displayed.

[Resurrection continuous notice effect example]
Next, a description will be given of a pattern in which a revival continuous notice effect is performed after a continuous notice effect and then a big hit occurs. For example, as shown in FIG. 45 (a), the game state is in a high probability state, six hold memories M21 to M26 are stored, and in the order in which the prefetch results of the hold memories M21 to M26 are stored, Assume that it is determined that FIG. 1 is off, hold 2: off special figure 2, hold 3: off special figure 2, hold 4: fall on special figure 2, hold 5: off special figure 1, hold 6: special figure 2 big hit. Among these reserved memories M21 to M26, the reserved memory M4 falls the probability state, so that the reserved memories M21 to M23 are the big hit judgment value at the high probability, and the reserved memories M24 to M26 are the big hit at the low probability. The prefetch determination is made based on the determination value. A symbol (for example, “◯”) indicating these reserved memories M21 to M26 is displayed at the bottom of the display area.

  After the on-hold storage M26 is stored, when the special figure variation display game that is being executed ends, and as shown in FIG. 45 (b), the result mode of losing is displayed, it is shown in FIG. 45 (c). As described above, the first special figure variation display game based on the hold memory M21 is started. Since the hold memory M21 is digested as the fluctuation starts, the symbols indicating the remaining hold memories M22 to M shift to the left. At this time, since all the holding memories M21 to M23 before the holding memory M24 determined to fall and prefetched are out of order, the continuous notice is started. In the center of the display area of the display device 41, a special symbol is variably displayed. In this case, since the continuous notice is executed based on the continuous notice setting data of “four consecutive times when falling”, the character of the first notice is Do not show. For this reason, the player is in the same state that the continuous notice has not started. In the upper part of the display area, a display indicating a high probability state (for example, characters such as “in thermal heating mode”) is displayed.

  Eventually, as shown in FIG. 45 (d), when the outlier result mode is displayed, as shown in FIG. 45 (e), the second special figure variation display game based on the hold memory M22 is started. Since the reserved memory M22 is digested as the fluctuation starts, the symbols indicating the remaining reserved memories M23 to M shift to the left. In the center of the display area, special symbols are variably displayed, and a second notice character (here, “Maybe!”) D22 of the continuous notice effect is displayed. It becomes clear that it was done.

  Eventually, as shown in FIG. 45 (f), when the outlier result mode is displayed, as shown in FIG. 45 (g), the second special figure variation display game based on the hold memory M23 is started. Since the hold memory M23 is digested as the fluctuation starts, the symbols indicating the remaining hold memories M24 to M shift to the left. In the center of the display area, special symbols are variably displayed, and a third notice character (here, “It may be hot!”) D23 of the continuous notice effect is displayed. As shown in FIG. 45 (g), the third notice character D23 is displayed larger than the second notice character D22, and its contents are more highly expected than the second notice.

  Eventually, as shown in FIG. 45 (h), when the outlier result mode is displayed, as shown in FIG. 45 (i), the second special figure variation display game based on the hold memory M24 is started. Since the hold memory M24 is digested as the fluctuation starts, the symbols indicating the remaining hold memories M25 to M shift to the left. In the center of the display area, special symbols are variably displayed, and a fourth notice character (in this case, “Dangerous!”) D24 of the continuous notice effect is displayed. As shown in FIG. 45 (i), the fourth notice character D24 is displayed larger than the second and third notice characters D22 and D23, and the content is higher than the second and third notices. It has become.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (j), when the outlier result mode is displayed, the continuous notice effect is finished and a display informing that the probability state has fallen is made. Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (k), the first special figure variation display game based on the hold M25 is started. At this time, since the reserved memory M26 that is two behind the reserved memory M24 determined to fall and prefetched is a big hit, the revival continuous notice is started. In the center of the display area of the display device 41, special symbols are variably displayed, and characters based on the revival continuous notice setting data of “continuous twice at revival” are displayed as the revival continuous notice effect. FIG. 45 (k) is the first special figure change display game after the start of the revival continuous notice effect, so the first notice character (here, “Still More!”) D25 is displayed. Further, when the revival notice effect is executed, the display indicating the probability state at the top of the display area remains showing the high probability state even if the probability state falls.

Eventually, as shown in FIG. 45 (l), when the outlier result mode is displayed, as shown in FIG. 45 (m), the second special figure variation display game based on the hold memory M26 is started. Since the hold memory M26 is digested with the start of the fluctuation, the symbol indicating the remaining hold memory is shifted to the left. In the center of the display area, special symbols are variably displayed, and the second notice character (here, “Kitakita!”) D26 of the revival continuous notice effect is displayed. As shown in FIG. 45 (m), the second notice character D26 is displayed larger than the first notice character D25, and the content thereof is higher in expectation than the first notice.
Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (n), the continuous notice effect ends, and the first and second special symbols stop and reach a reach state. Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (o), the jackpot result mode is displayed, and the special figure variation display game is ended.

[Example of production without continuous notice]
Next, a description will be given of a pattern in which a fall or jackpot occurs without performing a continuous notice effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 46 (a), the game state is in a high probability state, six hold memories M31 to M36 are stored, and in the order in which the prefetch results of the hold memories M31 to M36 are stored, Fig. 1 Small hit, Hold 2: Special figure 2 is off, Hold 3: Special figure 2 falls or big hit, Hold 4: Special figure 2 is off, Hold 5: Special figure 1 is off, Hold 6: Special figure 2 is off Suppose. Of these holding memories M31 to M36, at least M31 and M32 are prefetched based on the jackpot judgment value at the time of high probability. The jackpot determination values used for the hold memories M33 to M36 differ depending on the prefetch result of the hold memory M33. That is, if the result of the hold memory M33 is not a fall, a prefetch determination is made with a jackpot determination value at a high probability, and if it is a fall, a determination is made with a jackpot determination value at a low probability. A symbol (for example, “◯”) indicating these reserved memories M31 to M36 is displayed at the bottom of the display area.

  After the on-hold memory M36 is stored, the special figure variation display game that was being executed ends, and as shown in FIG. As described above, the first special figure variation display game based on the hold memory M31 is started. Since the hold memory M31 is digested as the change starts, the symbols indicating the remaining hold memories M32 to M shift to the left. At this time, the special symbol is variably displayed in the center of the display area of the display device 41, but the prefetch determination result of the hold memory M31 before the hold memory M33 that has been prefetched as fallen or big hit is a small hit, Continuous notice is not executed.

  Eventually, as shown in FIG. 46 (d), when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a result of small hits (for example, all special symbols are odd), as shown in FIG. 46 (e), the small special The game state is entered, and the open / close door 38a of the special variable winning device 38 is opened. With this small hit as an opportunity, the background state is ambiguous (for example, the display of “in thermal mode” indicating a high probability state is changed to “???”), and the probability state at that time is unknown. You may make it not. Such a setting is effective when a fall occurs at the same time as the small hit, but the high probability state may continue to be notified as it is.

  Eventually, when the small special game state ends, as shown in FIG. 46 (f), the second special figure variation display game based on the hold memory M32 is started. Since the hold memory M32 is digested as the fluctuation starts, the symbols indicating the remaining hold memories M33 to M shift to the left. A special symbol is variably displayed in the center of the display area.

  Eventually, as shown in FIG. 46 (g), when the result mode of losing is displayed, as shown in FIG. 46 (h), the second special figure variation display game based on the hold memory M33 is started. Since the hold memory M33 is digested with the start of fluctuation, the symbols indicating the remaining hold memories M34 to shift to the left. A special symbol is variably displayed in the center of the display area of the display device 41. In addition, since the probability state falls, as shown in FIG. 46 (i), whether the probability state falls or is maintained depends on the production (for example, if two characters fight and one wins, the probability is maintained, It is displayed in the form of a battle game like a fall.

  Eventually, the fall of the probability state is displayed as shown in FIG. If the hold memory M33 falls and falls, as shown in FIG. 46 (k1), the second special figure fluctuation display game based on the hold memory M34 is started. Since the hold memory M34 is digested as the fluctuation starts, the symbols indicating the remaining hold memories M35 shift to the left. At this time, a special symbol is variably displayed at the center of the display area of the display device 41, and a display (for example, “normal mode entry”) is displayed in the upper part of the display area to indicate that the probability state is about to go to the low probability state. On the other hand, if the hold memory M33 falls and is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 57 (k2), the special figure variation display game based on the hold memory M33 continuously fluctuates. At this time, a display (for example, “still more!”) Is given in the display area, and eventually the result pattern of the jackpot is displayed as shown in FIG. 46 (l), and the special figure variation display game is finished. .

  Next, of the effect control executed by the effect control device 300, a process related to various missions and an example of an effect when a mission occurs will be described. The effect control apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment executes the prefetch notification acquisition mission process (step B23) and the mission acquisition mission process (step B24) in the first main process described above as the process related to the mission.

  Prior to the description of the control processing, the flow of occurrence of various missions will be described. The gaming machine 10 of this embodiment can generate various missions. There are two types of missions: a prefetch notification acquisition mission and a mission acquisition mission. A mission acquisition mission occurs after the big hit, and when this mission is achieved, the right to generate a prefetch notification acquisition mission can be acquired. When a big hit occurs after the acquisition of the right, a prefetch notification acquisition mission occurs, and when this mission is achieved, the prefetch result of the reserved storage is notified. Thus, missions are generated in two stages.

  Specifically, when the gaming machine is turned on, as shown in FIG. 47, an initial state (step S101) is set. In the initial state, the gaming state is a normal state (low probability state, normal operation state), and has a right to generate a prefetch notification acquisition mission (step S102). When a game is started in this state and a big win is obtained in the special figure variation display game (step S103), a prefetch notification acquisition mission occurs in a special game state that occurs thereafter (step S104). When this prefetch notification acquisition mission is achieved (step S105), the prefetch notification (notice effect) in the hold memory is performed at the ending of the prefetch notification acquisition mission. At this time, if the jackpot hold is included in the hold memory, the presence of the jackpot hold is notified (step S106). After step S106, when the big hit (special game state) ends (step S107), a mission acquisition mission occurs (step S108). When this mission acquisition mission is achieved (step S109), the right to generate a prefetch notification acquisition mission is acquired (step S110), and the process returns to the state of step S102.

Even if the mission is achieved in step S105, if the big hit hold is not included in the prefetch hold, the big hit is not notified (step S111). When the big hit ends (step S112), the right to generate the prefetch notification acquisition mission in step S110 is acquired.
If the mission generated in step S108 cannot be achieved (step S113), the generation right of the prefetch notification acquisition mission cannot be acquired (step S114), and the process proceeds to step S115. Thereafter, no mission occurs until the big hit occurs. When a new big hit occurs (step S116), a mission acquisition mission (step S108) occurs after the completion (step S107).

If the prefetch notification acquisition mission generated in step S104 cannot be achieved (step S117), after step S117, when the big hit ends (step S118), a mission acquisition mission occurs (step S119). When this mission acquisition mission is achieved (step S120), the right to generate a prefetch notification acquisition mission is acquired (step S121), and the process returns to the state of step S102.
On the other hand, when the mission cannot be achieved (step S122), the right to generate the pre-read notification acquisition mission cannot be acquired, and the process proceeds to step S115.

By generating the prefetch notification acquisition mission in this manner, even if the big hit hold is stored, the big hit prefetch notification is not performed until the mission is achieved, so that the game is continued even after the hold storage is stored. Thus, by generating the mission acquisition mission, the game is continued for the next prefetch notification even after the big hit prefetch notification is made. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game from being stopped (so-called “stopping” is performed) until the big hit prefetch notification is made or until the big hit occurs.
Hereinafter, a specific control process for generating the mission will be described.

[Pre-read notification acquisition mission processing]
First, details of the prefetch notification acquisition mission process (step B23) in the first main process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 48, in the prefetch notification acquisition mission process, first, a process number is acquired (step B301), and a branch process (step B302) is performed according to the process number. When the process number acquired in step B302 is “0”, a notification acquisition mission information setting process (step B303) for determining the type of mission to be generated is performed. When the process number is “1”, an explanation display common setting process (step B304) is performed, and when the process number is “2”, a notification acquisition mission execution process (step B305) is performed. When the process number is “3”, a prefetch notification information setting process (step B306) is performed, and when the process number is “4”, a prefetch notification execution process (step B307) is performed. Details of each process performed in steps B303 to B307 will be described later. After performing the above-described processes selected by the branch process (step B302) based on the command identifier, the prefetch notification acquisition mission process is terminated.

  FIG. 49 shows the types of prefetch notification acquisition missions and their contents. The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment can generate a predetermined prefetch notification acquisition mission (first operation mission) during execution of the decorative special figure variation display game when the prefetch result is a big hit. As shown in FIG. 49, there are three types of pre-read notification acquisition missions, button operation missions 1 and 2 and launch operation mission 1, and one of these is selected based on the set symbol information (per type). It has become so.

  Specifically, when the symbol information is 1 to 5, the result (hit type) of the special-figure display game is a big hit 1 (15R), and the button operation mission 1 occurs. In the button operation mission 1, a special gaming state occurs between 8 and 15 rounds. The content of the mission is to perform an operation of pressing the effect button 25 provided on the front frame 12. If the effect button 25 can be pressed a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time, the mission is achieved. During the execution of the special game state in the seventh round immediately before the start of the button operation mission, an explanation about the mission is displayed. When the mission is completed, at the end of the special game state (during ending) The prefetch result is notified.

  When the symbol information is 6 or 7, the result (hit type) of the special-figure display game is a big hit 1 (15R), and the launch operation mission 1 occurs. The launch operation mission 1 of the present embodiment occurs during the special game state interval of the 11th to 15th rounds (between 11 and 12 rounds,... Between 14 and 15 rounds). The content of the mission is that the launch operation unit 24 is rotated so that the game ball passes through the mission gate 80 provided in the game area 32, and the game ball is placed in the mission gate 80 within a predetermined time. If you can pass through, you will achieve the mission. During the execution of the special game state in the eleventh round immediately before the launch operation mission is started, an explanation about the mission is displayed. When the mission is completed, at the end of the special game state (during ending) The prefetch result is notified. In this way, by generating a mission during the interval, it is possible to prevent stoppage during the interval.

  When the symbol information is 8, 9, the result (hit type) of the special-figure display game is a big hit 2 (10R), and the button operation mission 2 occurs. Unlike the button operation mission 1, the button operation mission 2 is generated in a special gaming state between 7 and 10 rounds. Along with this, an explanation about the mission is displayed during the 6th round. The other points are the same as those of the button operation mission 1.

  Each of the above missions is generated when the special game state is approached after the middle stage. This is because it is considered that the reserved storage is stored to some extent at this timing, and the prefetch notification can be performed effectively.

[Information acquisition mission information setting process]
Next, details of the notification acquisition mission information setting process (step B303) in the above-described prefetch notification acquisition mission process will be described. As shown in FIG. 50, in the notification acquisition mission information setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a big hit has occurred (step B311). If a big hit has occurred (step B311; Yes), The presence / absence of a mission occurrence right flag as an occurrence right is checked (step B312). If there is a mission generation right flag in step B313 (step B313; Yes), mission information (button operation, launch operation) is set (step B314) based on the symbol information at the time of the big hit.

Next, the mission achievement number counter is reset (step B315), and the counter update number corresponding to the mission set in step B314 is set (step B316). The number of updates is a number added to the counter when one mission is achieved. In this embodiment, the update number is set to “1” for a button operation mission, and “2” for a launch operation mission. Note that the number of updates may be a number other than “1” or “2” as long as it is a value that does not notify all pending storage unless a plurality of missions are achieved. Next, the mission occurrence right flag is reset (step B317), the process number is set to 1 (step B318), and the notification acquisition mission information setting process is terminated.
If it is determined in step B311 that no big hit has occurred (step B311; No), and if it is determined in step B313 that there is no mission generation right flag (step B313; No), the notification acquisition mission information setting process is terminated. .
Therefore, the production control device 300 can regulate the occurrence of the first operation mission during the next occurrence of the special gaming state based on the achievement result of the second operation mission determined by the second mission achievement determination means. As a mission control measure.

[Description display common setting process]
Next, details of the explanation display common setting process (step B304) in the prefetch notification acquisition mission process described above will be described. This explanation display common setting process is a process for displaying what mission will occur in the future.

  As shown in FIG. 51, in the notification acquisition mission information setting process, first, it is checked whether or not it is the mission explanation occurrence timing based on the set mission information (step B321), and if it is the occurrence timing (step B322; Yes) sets the explanation display of the set mission information (step B323), and proceeds to step B324. On the other hand, if it is not the generation timing (step B322; No), the process skips to step B324.

In step B324, it is checked whether or not it is the mission explanation end timing. If it is the end timing (step B325; Yes), the mission information explanation display is reset (step B326). Then, the process number is set to “2” (step B327), and the explanation display common setting process is ended.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step B325 that the mission explanation end timing has not come out (step B325; No), the explanation display common setting process is ended.

[Notification acquisition mission execution processing]
Next, details of the notification acquisition mission execution process (step B305) in the above-described prefetch notification acquisition mission process will be described. As shown in FIG. 52, in the notification acquisition mission information setting process, first, it is checked whether or not it is the mission generation timing based on the set mission information (step B331), and if it is the generation timing (step B332; Yes). ) Sets the mission execution flag (step B333). Then, the mission start display corresponding to the set mission information is set (step B334), the achievement counter value display is set (step B335), and the process proceeds to step B336.
If it is determined in step B332 that the generation timing is not reached (step B332; No), the process skips to step B336.

  In step B336, the presence / absence of a mission execution flag is checked. If there is an execution flag (step B337; Yes), it is checked whether the mission achievement condition corresponding to the set mission information is satisfied (step B338). ) If the mission achievement condition is satisfied (step B339; Yes), the counter update number is added to the mission achievement number counter and updated (step B340), and the process proceeds to step B341. On the other hand, if the mission achievement condition is not satisfied (step B339; No), the process skips to step B341.

In step B341, it is checked whether or not the termination condition of the current mission is satisfied. The end condition is either that the mission is achieved or the round is ended. If the end condition is satisfied in step B342 (step B342; Yes), the mission execution flag is reset (step B343). Then, it is checked whether or not the final mission is completed (step B344). If the final mission is completed (step B345; Yes), the process number “3” is set (step B346), and the notification acquisition mission execution process is performed. Exit.
If it is determined in step B337 that there is no mission in-execution flag (step B337; No), if it is determined in step B342 that the termination condition for the current mission is not satisfied (step B342; No), the final mission in step B345 If it is determined that the process is not completed (step B345; No), the notification acquisition mission execution process is terminated.

  Therefore, the production control device 300 is capable of generating a first operation mission generating means, a first operation capable of generating a first operation mission capable of achieving a task a plurality of times based on an operation of the operation unit during the occurrence of a special gaming state. It is determined whether or not the first operation mission generated by the mission generating means has been achieved, and the first mission achievement determining means for counting the number of achievements is made.

[Prefetch notification information setting processing]
Next, details of the prefetch notification information setting process (step B306) in the prefetch notification acquisition mission process described above will be described. This prefetch notification information setting process is a process for shifting to the ending of the mission.

  As shown in FIG. 53, in the prefetch notification information setting process, first, the value of the mission achievement number counter is checked (step B351), and the value is larger than 0, that is, the mission has been accomplished at least once. (Step B352; Yes) sets a prefetch notification flag indicating that prefetch notification is to be performed (step B353). Then, the value of the mission achievement number counter is set in the notification counter (step B354). The notification counter is used to determine how many prefetched results of reserved storage are disclosed (at this stage, all prefetched results of reserved storage are not notified to the player). Then, “1” is set in the information acquisition pointer, and a prefetch storage area is set as a reference destination (step B355).

  Next, symbol information is acquired from the reserved storage area corresponding to the information acquisition pointer (step B356). If the symbol information is not jackpot symbol information (step B357; No), the information acquisition pointer is incremented by one (step B358). To do. Then, the value of the mission achievement number counter is updated by subtracting -1 (step B359), and when the updated value becomes 0 (step B360; Yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the big hit number counter is 0. Judgment is made (step B361). On the other hand, when the value of the achievement number counter does not become 0 (step B360; No), the process returns to step B356, and steps B356 to B360 are repeated until the value of the achievement number counter becomes 0 (loop processing). When it is determined in step B361 that the value of the big hit counter is 0 (step B361; Yes), the mission occurrence right flag is set (step B362), the processing number is set to “5” (step B371), The prefetch notification information setting process is terminated.

If the symbol information is jackpot symbol information in step B357 (step B357; Yes), the jackpot counter is incremented by +1 (step B363) and １ ／ distribution (step B364) is performed. By the process of step B364, step B35 is performed with a probability of 1/3.
Then, the process proceeds to step B365 with a probability of 2/3. In step B365, the value of the information acquisition pointer is overwritten and set in the notification counter. Then, a prefetch big hit notification flag is set (step B366), and a subtraction number for subtracting and updating the notification counter in the prefetch notification execution processing described later is set (step B368). In the process of setting the subtraction number, if the value of the notification counter is an even number, the subtraction number is “2”, and if it is an odd number, the subtraction number is “1”. Then, the big hit number counter is reset (step B369), the mission occurrence right flag is reset (step B370), and the process proceeds to step B371.

  If the value of the mission achievement counter is not greater than 0 in step B352, that is, 0 (step B352; No), the prefetch notification flag is reset (step B367), and the process proceeds to step B368. If it is determined in step B361 that the value of the big hit counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step B368.

By this processing, the prefetch result is notified by an amount corresponding to the number of missions achieved. In other words, if a mission greater than the number of stored pending memories (more than half of the number of reserved memories in the case of a launch operation mission) can be achieved, the result of prefetching all the reserved memories is notified, and the number of mission achievements is the number of reserved memories. If it does not reach, only a part will be notified. Further, if the big hit hold is stored in the middle, the prefetch notification is terminated at the time when the big hit hold prefetch notification is made even if the prefetch notification of the subsequent hold storage is to be performed.
Therefore, the effect control device 300 cancels the notice effect executed by the notice effect executing means and the notice effect determining means for determining the number of start memories to be executed as the notice effect based on the type and the number of achievements of the operation mission achieved. It can be used to cancel the notice effect.

Also, even if there is a big hit hold and no pre-read notification is made, a mission acquisition mission will be generated, so a big hit will not be notified, but a mission will occur after that, so a big hit hold that has not been notified Can suggest existence.
In addition, even if the jackpot hold is stored, the pre-read notification is not performed with a predetermined probability, so there is a possibility that a big hit will remain in the special figure fluctuation display game based on the hold memory that was considered to be a missed hold. Even when the pre-read notification is not given, the game can be performed with a sense of expectation.
In this embodiment, if there is a big hit hold before confirming all the hold memories, the prefetch is terminated at that time. However, even in such a case, all hold memories may be prefetched.

[Prefetch notification execution processing]
Next, details of the prefetch notification execution process (step B307) in the prefetch notification acquisition mission process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 54, in the prefetch notification execution processing, first, it is checked whether or not prefetch notification start timing, that is, mission ending (during big hit) (step B381), and if it is the notification start timing (step B382). ; Yes) determines the presence or absence of the prefetch notification flag (step B383). If it is determined in step B383 that there is a pre-read notification flag (step B383; Yes), a mission success display is set (step B384), and a pending display update condition corresponding to the notification execution flag and the number of subtractions is set (step B386). On the other hand, if it is determined in step B383 that there is no prefetch notification flag (step B383; No), a mission failure display is set (step B385), and the process proceeds to step B386.

  Next, the presence / absence of a notification execution flag is checked (step B387), and if there is a notification execution flag (step B388; Yes), the establishment of the hold display update condition is checked (step B389). If it is determined in step B389 that the update condition is satisfied (step B390; Yes), the value of the notification counter is subtracted and updated by the subtraction number set in step B368 of the prefetch notification information setting process (step B391), and notification is made. It is determined whether or not the value of the counter has become 0 (step B392). If it is determined in step B392 that the value of the notification counter has become 0 (step B392; Yes), the notification execution flag is reset (step B393). Then, the presence / absence of the big hit notification flag is checked (step B394). If the big hit notification flag is present (step B395; Yes), the special effect display is set to the symbol indicating the corresponding reserved storage (step B396).

  Next, it is checked whether it is the ending end timing (step B398). If it is the end timing (step B399; Yes), various flags and counters are reset (step B400), and the process number is set to “0”. (Step B401), and the prefetch notification execution process is terminated.

If it is determined in step B392 that the value of the notification counter is not 0 (step B392; No), if it is determined in step B395 that there is no big hit notification flag (step B395; No), the corresponding reserved storage is indicated. The normal effect display is set for the symbol (step B397), and the process proceeds to step B398. If it is determined in step B388 that there is no notification execution flag (step B388; No), the process proceeds to step B388.
When it is determined in step B399 that it is not the ending end timing (step B399; No), the prefetch notification execution processing is ended.
Therefore, the production control device 300 suggests the start determination result of the start memory stored in the start storage means for the number of start memories corresponding to the number of achievements of the first operation mission during the occurrence of the special gaming state. A notice effect execution means capable of executing the notice effect is provided.

[Mission acquisition mission processing]
Next, details of the mission acquisition mission process (step B24) in the first main process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 55, in the mission acquisition mission process, first, a process number is acquired (step B411), and a branch process (step B412) is performed according to the process number. When the process number acquired in step B412 is “0”, a notification acquisition mission information setting process (step B413) for determining the type of mission acquisition mission imposed on the player is performed. The type of mission will be described later with reference to FIG. If the process number is “1”, the explanation display common setting process (step B414) is performed, and if the process number is “2”, the mission acquisition mission execution process (step B415) is performed. Details of each process performed in step B413 and step B415 will be described later. The explanation display common setting process (step B414) is the same as the explanation display common setting process (step B304) in the prefetching notification acquisition mission process, and thus the description thereof is omitted. After performing each of the above-described processes selected by the branch process by the command identifier (step B412), the mission acquisition mission process is terminated.

  FIG. 56 shows the types of mission acquisition missions and their contents. When the big hit ends, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment generates a predetermined mission acquisition mission (second operation mission) during the execution of the decorative special figure variation display game. There are six types of mission acquisition missions: button operation missions 3 and 4 and launch operation missions 2 to 5, and one of these is selected based on the number of stored jackpot holds. .

  Specifically, when the jackpot hold is stored at the forefront, the button operation mission 3 occurs. The button operation mission 3 occurs during the first fluctuation, that is, during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the jackpot hold. The content of the mission is to perform an operation of pressing the effect button 25 provided on the front frame 12. If the effect button 25 can be pressed a predetermined number of times (five times) within a predetermined time, the mission is achieved. At the start of the first fluctuation, that is, at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the jackpot hold, a description of the mission is displayed.

  When the jackpot hold is stored second from the front, the launch operation mission 2 is generated. The launch operation mission 2 is performed during the first to second fluctuations, that is, from the start of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the hold memory stored immediately before the big jackpot hold of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the big jackpot hold. Occurs towards the end. The content of the mission is to rotate the launch operation unit 24 so that the game ball passes through the mission gate 80 provided in the game area 32, and a predetermined number (one) of the mission operation unit 24 within a predetermined time. If the game ball can be passed through the mission gate 80, the mission is achieved. At the start of the first fluctuation, that is, at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the hold memory stored immediately before the jackpot hold, a description of the mission is displayed.

  When the jackpot hold is stored third from the front, the button operation mission 4 occurs. The button operation mission 3 occurs during the third fluctuation, that is, during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the jackpot hold. The content of the mission is almost the same as that of the button operation mission 3, and if the effect button 25 can be pressed a predetermined number of times (10 times) within a predetermined time, the mission is achieved. At the start of the third change, that is, at the start of the special figure change display game based on the jackpot hold, a description of the mission is displayed.

  When the jackpot hold is stored fourth from the front, the launch operation mission 3 is generated. The launch operation mission 2 is in the state of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the jackpot hold from the start of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the hold memory stored before the jackpot hold during the third to fourth fluctuations. Occurs towards the end. The contents of the mission are almost the same as those of the launch operation mission 2, and the mission is achieved if a predetermined number (two) of game balls can be passed through the mission gate 80 within a predetermined time. At the start of the third change, that is, at the start of the special figure change display game based on the hold storage stored immediately before the jackpot hold, an explanation of the mission is displayed.

  When the jackpot hold is stored fifth or sixth from the front, the launch operation mission 4 is generated. The launch operation mission 4 occurs during the third to fifth fluctuations when the jackpot hold is fifth from the previous time, and during the third to sixth fluctuations when the sixth hit is held. The contents of the mission are almost the same as the launch operation missions 2 and 3, and if a predetermined number (three) of game balls can be passed through the mission gate 80 within a predetermined time, the mission is achieved. At the start of the third fluctuation, that is, when the jackpot hold is the fifth from the front, when the special figure change display game based on the hold memory stored two times before the jackpot hold is started, the jackpot hold is the sixth from the front In this case, at the time of starting the special figure change display game based on the hold memory stored three times before the jackpot hold, a description of the mission is displayed.

  When the jackpot hold is stored in the seventh or eighth position from the front, the launch operation mission 5 is generated. The firing operation mission 4 occurs during the third to seventh fluctuations when the jackpot hold is the seventh from the front, and during the third to eighth fluctuations when the eighth is the first. The contents of the mission are almost the same as those of the launch operation missions 2 to 4. If a predetermined number (4) of game balls can be passed through the mission gate 80 within a predetermined time, the mission is achieved. At the start of the third change, that is, when the jackpot hold is the seventh from the front, when the special figure change display game based on the hold memory stored four times before the jackpot hold is started, the jackpot hold is the eighth from the front In this case, at the time of starting the special figure change display game based on the hold memory stored five times before the jackpot hold, a description of the mission is displayed.

  Each mission has a different difficulty level, and the difficulty level is set higher as the jackpot hold is stored later. Therefore, the production control device 300 forms difficulty level setting means for setting the achievement difficulty level of the operation mission based on the period from the end of the special game state in which the notice effect is executed until the next special game state occurs. .

[Mission acquisition mission information setting process]
Next, details of the mission acquisition mission information setting process (step B413) in the above-described mission acquisition mission process will be described. As shown in FIG. 57, in the mission acquisition mission information setting process, it is first determined whether or not the big hit has ended (step B421). If the big hit has not ended (step B421; No), the mission acquisition information setting process is performed. finish. On the other hand, when the big hit ends (step B421; Yes), the presence / absence of the mission occurrence right flag is checked (step B422). If it is determined in step B422 that there is no mission generation right flag (step B423; Yes), it is checked whether or not there is a big hit hold in any of the hold storage areas of the prefetch storage area (step B425).

If it is determined in step B425 that there is a jackpot hold (step B425; Yes), mission information corresponding to the number of hold memories stored before the jackpot hold is set (step B426), and an achievement determination counter Is reset (step B428). Then, the process number is set to “1”, and the mission acquisition mission information setting process is terminated.
If it is determined in step B425 that there is no jackpot hold (step B425; No), the mission information is randomly selected and set (step B427), and the process proceeds to step B428.
Therefore, the production control device 300 forms difficulty level setting means for setting the achievement difficulty level of the operation mission based on the period from the end of the special game state in which the notice effect is executed until the next special game state occurs. .

[Mission acquisition mission execution processing]
Next, details of the mission acquisition information setting process (step B415) in the above-described mission acquisition mission process will be described. As shown in FIG. 58, in the mission acquisition mission execution process, first, it is checked whether or not the mission generation timing is based on the set mission information (step B431), and if it is the generation timing (step B432; Yes). Sets the mission execution flag (step B433). Then, mission start information corresponding to the set mission information is set (step B434), the display of the achievement determination counter is set (step B435), and the process proceeds to step B436. If it is determined in step B432 that it is not the mission generation timing (step B432; No), the process skips to step B436.

  In step B436, the presence / absence of a mission execution flag is checked, and if there is an execution flag (step B437; Yes), it is checked whether the achievement requirement corresponding to the set mission information is satisfied (step B438). The achievement requirement is either a predetermined number of button operations during the time limit or passing the game ball through the mission gate during symbol variation. If it is determined in step B439 that the achievement requirement is satisfied (step B439; Yes), the achievement determination counter is updated by +1, and the process proceeds to step B441. On the other hand, when it determines with achievement requirements not being materialized (step B439; No), it skips to step B441.

  In step B441, it is checked whether or not the termination condition of the current mission is satisfied. The end condition is either mission completion or change end. When the end condition is satisfied (step B442; Yes), it is checked whether or not the achievement determination counter has reached the achievement condition (step B443). If it is determined in step B444 that the achievement condition has been reached (step B444; Yes), it is checked whether or not the final mission is completed (step B445). If it is determined in step B446 that the final mission is completed (step B446; Yes), the mission achievement display is set (step B447), and the mission right flag is saved (step B448). Then, the process number is set to “0” (step B449), the mission execution flag is reset (step B452), and the mission acquisition mission execution process ends.

  If it is determined in step B444 that the achievement condition has not been reached (step B444; No), the mission non-achievement display is set (step B450), the process number is set to “0” (step B451), The process proceeds to step B452.

  Therefore, the production control device 300 imposes a task that can be achieved on the basis of the operation of the operation unit between the end of the special gaming state and the occurrence of the next special gaming state. When the second launch operation mission is generated by the second operation mission generating means, and the ball passing detection means as an achievement condition of the second launch operation mission. A game ball number setting means for setting the number of game balls to be detected by the second operation mission, and determining whether or not the second operation mission generated by the second operation mission generating means has been achieved, and counting the number of times the operation mission has been achieved. Restricting the execution of the notice effect during the occurrence of the next special gaming state based on the determination result of the mission achievement determination means and the mission achievement determination means Make the announcement attraction regulation means possible.

  Next, an example of an effect when a mission occurs in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. 59 shows a case where the prefetch notification acquisition mission is completed in a state where there is a big hit prefetch hold, FIG. 60 shows a case where a part of the prefetch notification acquisition mission is achieved in a state where there is no big hit prefetch hold, and FIG. When the notification execution method is changed in the mission, FIG. 65 shows a case where a launch operation mission is performed as a mission acquisition mission, and FIG. 67 shows a case where a button operation mission is performed as a mission acquisition mission.

[Pre-read notification acquisition mission example 1]
First, an example of an effect in the case where a prefetch notification acquisition mission occurs in a state where there is a reserved memory determined to be a big hit and prefetching will be described. If the symbol information is set to any one of 1 to 5 at the time of execution of the special figure variation display game, the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a big hit 1, and a special game state of 15 rounds occurs. At this time, if the pre-read notification acquisition mission right is acquired, a pre-read notification acquisition mission (button operation mission) occurs during the special gaming state. As shown in FIG. 59, a special gaming state is displayed in the upper left part of the display area of the display device 41. In the upper right part of the display area, when the open / close door 38a of the special prize winning device 38 is open, the current round number is displayed, and when the open / close door 38a is closed, it is displayed that an interval is in progress. . During the interval, the number of rounds to be started is displayed at the center of the display area. In the lower part of the display area, a symbol (for example, “●”) indicating the reserved memories M41 to M46 is displayed. Note that these symbols indicating the reserved memories M41 to M46 before the start of the prefetch notification acquisition mission are all in the same display mode (all blacked out in the present embodiment), and each prefetch result is displayed to the player. I don't know.

  When the sixth round in the special gaming state is finished, as shown in FIG. 59 (a), an interval is entered, and the start notice of the next seventh round is displayed at the center of the display area. When the seventh round is started, as shown in FIG. 59 (b), the mission description (three button operations during each round) is displayed at the center of the display area. Is displayed. When the seventh round is completed, as shown in FIG. 59 (c), an interval is entered, and the start notice of the next eighth round is displayed at the center of the display area.

  When the eighth round is started, a prefetch notification acquisition mission is started. In the central portion of the display area, as shown in FIG. 59 (d), a display (for example, 0) indicating the number of pushes of the production button 25 necessary for accomplishing one mission and the number of times the button is actually pressed. / 3), the total number of missions to be generated, and the number of missions actually achieved (for example, 0/8) are displayed. If the production button 25 is pressed three times before the end of the eighth round, as shown in FIG. 59 (e), the mission completion of the eighth round (for example, characters such as “clear”) is displayed, and the mission completion is achieved. Numbers are added (from 0/8 to 1/8).

  When the eighth round of the special gaming state is completed, as shown in FIG. 59 (f), the interval is entered, and the start notice of the next ninth round is displayed at the center of the display area. Then, when the ninth round is started, as shown in FIG. 59 (g), the number of times the effect button 25 is pressed (0/3), as in the eighth round, The number of mission achievements (1/8) is displayed. If the effect button 25 is pressed three times before the ninth round is completed, the mission achievement of the ninth round is displayed, and the number of mission achievements is added (from 1/8 to 2/8). Thereafter, the interval and the mission are alternately repeated until the end of the 15th round shown in FIG.

  When all the missions up to the 15th round are completed, the ending of the mission starts as shown in FIG. In the ending, as shown in FIGS. 60J to 60L, the prefetch results are notified one by one from the hold memory M41. In the present embodiment, lightning is sequentially dropped from the thundercloud C on the screen to each reserved memory, and the reserved memory to which the lightning has been dropped changes to a display mode (prefetch notification mode) for notifying a prefetch result. Yes. In this case, since all eight missions have been completed, the prefetch results of all eight pending memories are notified. Here, when the big hit hold is included in the hold storage for notifying the prefetch result from now on (here, the hold storage M44), as shown in FIG. When is changed, a special effect is applied (for example, the design appears to be shining) unlike the hold-off.

  Thus, when the presence of the big hit hold is notified in the middle of the prefetch notification, the prefetch notification of the hold storage is terminated at that time, and the prefetch result after the hold storage M44 is obtained as shown in FIG. 60 (n). Without being notified, a word (for example, “Congratulations on get!” Etc.) celebrating the notification of the jackpot look-ahead result is displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. 60 (o), a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). ) A notice to end the ending is displayed later, and the ending ends after a predetermined time.

[Pre-read notification acquisition mission example 2]
Next, an example of an effect in the case where a prefetch notification acquisition mission occurs in a state where there is no pending storage determined to be a big hit will be described. If the symbol information is set to 6 or 7 when the special figure variation display game is executed, the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit 1, and a special game state of 15 rounds is generated. At this time, if the pre-read notification acquisition mission right is acquired, a pre-read notification acquisition mission (launch operation mission) occurs during the special gaming state. As shown in FIG. 61, the display of the upper left portion, the upper right portion, the lower portion, and the like of the display area of the display device 41 is the same as that in the first effect example. In the production example 2 as well, these symbols indicating the reserved memories M51 to M56 before the start of the prefetch notification acquisition mission are all in the same display mode (all blacked out), and each prefetch result is the player. Is not understood.

  When the eleventh round of the special gaming state is started, as shown in FIG. 61 (a), the description of the mission is displayed at the center of the display area (the game ball is passed to the mission gate 80 during each interval). Is displayed in the form of a command to the player. When the eleventh round is completed, an interval is entered and a prefetch notification acquisition mission is started. In the central portion of the display area, as shown in FIG. 61 (b), the upper limit number of missions and the number of missions actually achieved (for example, 0/4) are displayed. If the game ball passes through the mission gate 80 by the end of the interval, the mission achievement of the interval after 11 rounds (for example, characters such as “passing”) is displayed, and the number of mission achievements is added (from 0/4) 1/4).

  When the interval after 11 rounds ends, as shown in FIG. 61 (c), the 12th round is entered, and the number of missions completed and the number of remaining missions are displayed at the center of the display area. When the interval after 12 rounds is started, as shown in FIG. 61 (d), the number of mission achievements is displayed at the center of the display area in the same manner as the interval after 11 rounds. When the game ball passes through the mission gate by the end of the interval after 12 rounds, as shown in FIG. 61 (d), the mission achievement is displayed and the number of mission achievements is added (from 1/4 to 2). / 4). Thereafter, the mission proceeds in the same manner as described so far until the interval after 14 rounds shown in FIG.

  When the interval after 14 rounds starts, as shown in FIG. 61 (h), the number of mission achievements (3/4) is displayed at the center of the display area, as in the interval after 11-13 rounds. Is displayed. If the game ball cannot be passed through the mission gate by the end of the interval after 14 rounds, as shown in FIG. 61 (h), a mission failure is achieved (for example, letters such as “MISS”). The indication of the number of mission achievements remains (3/4).

  When all the missions up to the interval after 15 rounds are completed, the ending of the mission is started as shown in FIG. In the ending, as shown in FIGS. 62 (k) to (m), the prefetch results are notified in order from the reserved storage M51. In the case of a launch operation mission, two prefetch results are reported at a time. In this case, since three of the four missions have been accomplished, the six pre-stored prefetch results are notified. If the jackpot hold is not included as a result of the pre-read notification, as shown in FIG. 62 (n), a word notifying that the jackpot hold is not displayed (for example, the letters “Zanmen”) is displayed. . Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 62 (o), a notice of ending is displayed after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the ending ends as shown in FIG. 62 (p).

[Modification of pre-read notification acquisition mission production]
Next, a description will be given of a modified example of an effect when a prefetch notification acquisition mission occurs in a state where there is a pending storage determined to be a big hit and prefetched. In the present modification, the mission proceeds in the same manner as in Production Examples 1 and 2, but the pre-read notification method at the ending is different from Production Examples 1 and 2. Specifically, the upper limit number of prefetch notifications is determined in accordance with the number of missions achieved, and notification is made for each game ball winning to the special variable winning device 38 during the ending period. The mission flow excluding the ending (FIGS. 63A to 64I) is the same as FIGS. 59A to 59G except that the mission start round is different (one shift). The description will be omitted.

  When all the missions up to the 14th round are completed, the mission ending starts at the 15th round as shown in FIG. 64 (i). In the ending of the mission, as shown in FIGS. 64 (j) to (l), the prefetch results are notified one by one from the hold memory M61. In this case, since all eight missions have been completed, the prefetch results of all eight pending memories are notified. However, in this modification, notification of the prefetch result is not automatically advanced, and the thundercloud is stationary above the symbol indicating the reserved memory M61. In the present modification, the ending is performed in the 15th round of the special game state, so that the special variable winning device 38 is opened during this period. When one game ball is won here, as shown in FIG. 64 (j), the pre-read notification in the hold memory M61 is executed in response to the winning. Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 64 (k) and (l), every time a game ball wins the special variation winning device 38, the pre-read notification of the holding memories M62, M63... Is executed.

As shown in FIG. 64 (m), when the presence of the big hit hold is notified during the pre-read notification, the pre-read notification in the hold storage ends at that time, and as shown in FIG. 64 (n), the hold storage M64. A word celebrating the notification of the jackpot prefetching result is displayed without notifying the later prefetching result, and then the ending ends as shown in FIG. 64 (o).
In the case of this modification, if the number of game balls won is small in the special variable winning device 38 during the 15th round, the pre-read notification is notified even if the number of reserved memories notified in advance does not reach the number of missions achieved. Since the game may end, the player continues to hit the game ball toward the special variable winning device 38 during the ending. For this reason, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be further increased.

[Mission acquisition mission example 1]
Next, a description will be given of an example of production when a launch operation mission occurs as a mission acquisition mission. As shown in FIG. 65 (a), when the pre-read notification is performed in the pre-read notification acquisition mission and the special gaming state is finished, as shown in FIG. 65 (b), a special figure variation display game based on the hold memory M71 is started. The In the pre-read notification, since it was notified that the fourth hold memory M74 is a big hit hold, the hold memory after the hold memory M74 was not notified in advance, but when the next special figure variation display game is started. Also, the display mode of the hold memory after the hold memory M74 is simultaneously switched from “●” to “◯”. Hereinafter, the description up to the end of the special figure variation display game based on the hold memory M72 shown in FIG. In addition, since the special gaming state has ended, the probability state is a high probability state, and a high probability is displayed at the upper part of the display area of the display device 41 (for example, “in thermal heat mode”). The

  When the special figure variation display game based on the hold memory M73 is started, as shown in FIG. 65 (f), the description of the mission contents (games to the mission gate 80 during the two missions) are displayed at the center of the display area. Is passed in the form of a command to the player. Then, the first mission of the mission acquisition mission is started. At the end of the special gaming state, the jackpot hold M74 is stored fourth, so the mission acquisition mission is the launch operation mission 3. During the mission, special symbols fluctuate behind the display associated with the mission. In the center of the display area, as shown in FIG. 65 (g), the upper limit number of first missions and the number of missions actually achieved (for example, 0/2) are displayed. If two game balls pass through the mission gate 80 before the special figure change display game is finished, the mission achievement (for example, “passing” or the like) is displayed, and the number of mission achievements is added (0/2). To 2/2). In the display area, as shown in FIG. 65 (h), the result mode of losing is stopped and displayed, and the special figure variation display game based on the hold memory M73 is ended.

  When the special figure variation display game based on the big hit hold M74 is started, as shown in FIG. 66 (i), the second mission of the mission acquisition mission is started. During the mission, special symbols fluctuate behind the display associated with the mission. In the center of the display area, the upper limit number of first missions and the number of missions actually achieved (for example, 1/2 if one game ball passes through the mission gate 80) are displayed. Is done. If two game balls pass through the mission gate 80 before the special figure variation display game is over, as shown in FIG. 66 (j1), the mission achievement (for example, characters such as “pass”) is displayed, and a pre-read notification is made. It is informed that the acquisition mission generation right has been acquired. Then, as shown in FIG. 66 (k), the reach state is reached, and as shown in FIG. 66 (l), the big hit result mode is stopped and displayed, and the special figure variation display game based on the big hit holding M74 is ended.

  On the other hand, if two game balls cannot be passed through the mission gate 80 by the end of the special figure variation display game, as shown in FIG. 66 (j2), it is notified that the mission has failed. Then, as shown in FIG. 66 (k), the reach state is reached, and as shown in FIG. 66 (l), the big hit result mode is stopped and displayed, and the special figure variation display game based on the big hit holding M74 is ended.

[Mission production example 2]
Next, an example of an effect when a button operation mission occurs as a mission acquisition mission will be described. As shown in FIG. 67 (a), when prefetching notification is performed in the prefetching notification acquisition mission and the special gaming state is completed, as shown in FIG. The In the prefetch notification, the number of reserved memories to be notified is six, or the reserved memories M87 and M88 are stored after the prefetch notification is performed. When the display game is started, the display modes of the on-hold memories M87 and M88 are simultaneously switched from “●” to “◯”. Hereinafter, the description up to the end of the special figure variation display game based on the hold memory M82 shown in FIG. 67 (e) is omitted. In addition, since the special gaming state has ended, the probability state is a high probability state, and a high probability is displayed at the upper part of the display area of the display device 41 (for example, “in thermal heat mode”). The

  When the special figure variation display game based on the hold memory M83 is started, as shown in FIG. 67 (f), a description of the mission contents (the effect button 25 within the time limit of two missions) is displayed at the center of the display area. Will be displayed in the form of a command to the player. Then, the first mission of the mission acquisition mission is started. At the end of the special gaming state, since the big hit hold is not stored, the mission acquisition mission is selected at random (assuming that the button operation mission 4 is selected in this production example). During the mission, special symbols fluctuate behind the display associated with the mission. In the center of the display area, as shown in FIG. 67 (g), the number of times the effect button 25 is pressed to achieve the first mission and the number of times the effect button 25 is actually pressed (for example, 0 / 10) is displayed. When the effect button 25 is pressed 10 times before the special figure variation display game is over, mission completion (for example, characters such as “Clear!”) Is displayed as shown in FIG. 67 (h). Then, as shown in FIG. 68 (h), the display result area is displayed in a stopped manner, and the special figure variation display game based on the hold memory M83 is ended.

  When the special figure variation display game based on the hold memory M84 is started, as shown in FIG. 68 (j), the second mission of the mission acquisition mission is started. During the mission, special symbols fluctuate behind the display associated with the mission. In the center of the display area, the number of times the effect button 25 is pressed to achieve the first mission and the number of times the effect button 25 is actually pressed (for example, 0/10) are displayed. If the effect button 25 is pressed 10 times before the special figure change display game is finished, it is notified that the right to generate the prefetch notification acquisition mission has been acquired, as shown in FIG. 68 (k1). Then, as shown in FIG. 68 (l), the result mode of loss is stopped and displayed, and the special figure variation display game based on the jackpot holding M84 is ended.

  On the other hand, if the effect button 25 cannot be pressed ten times before the special figure variation display game ends, it is notified that the mission has failed as shown in FIG. 68 (k2). Then, as shown in FIG. 68 (l), the result mode of loss is stopped and displayed, and the special figure variation display game based on the jackpot holding M84 is ended.

  By the way, in a gaming machine using a conventional gaming ball, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, at the time of winning a gaming ball (starting winning) at a starting port provided in the gaming board, the determination information is extracted and stored as a starting memory. Based on the start-up memory, the display device executes a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner. As a result of determining the extracted determination information, a special gaming state (for example, a big hit state) is generated when the result of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special result mode, and thereafter, based on the end of the special gaming state, In some cases, the probability that the result of the executed variation display game is a special result mode is a specific gaming state (probability variation state) higher than the normal gaming state.

In such gaming machines, determination information extracted at the time of starting winning is determined (pre-reading determination) according to the probability state at that time before the variable display game based on the starting winning is executed, and the determination When the result is a predetermined result (for example, a big hit), the predetermined result is continuously obtained across the variation display game based on the stored start memory and the variation display game based on the start memory determined to be the predetermined result. There is one that performs a continuous effect that warns of derivation (see, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-082000 (hereinafter referred to as Document 1)).
Further, in recent years, when the game state is the specific game state, each time the variable display game is executed, whether or not to drop (transition) the game state to the normal game state, (lottery lottery) A gaming machine has also been proposed in which a specific gaming state is ended by winning the lottery, and the gaming state falls into a normal gaming state (see, for example, JP 2010-136731 A (hereinafter referred to as Document 2)). .

By the way, the function of executing a continuous effect based on the prefetch determination result as disclosed in Document 1, the falling lottery function as disclosed in Document 2, and a certain number of times cutting probability change (after the end of the special gaming state) When the combination of the specifications that shift to the normal game state without going through the special game state, such as the one in which the probability display state is changed until the predetermined number of fluctuation display games are executed) Such a problem occurs.
For example, in the invention disclosed in Document 1, the pre-reading determination as to whether or not the special gaming state is entered is performed according to the probability state at that time when the starting memory is stored. For this reason, if a plurality of already stored start memories include one that generates a probability change event in which a probability state such as a fall or end of a probability change period shifts to a low probability state, the change after the probability change event The display game will be executed in a low probability state, but since the start memory that triggers the execution of the variable display game executed after the event is already stored at a high probability, the probability state during execution of the specific game state Prefetching is determined in a high probability state. Here, if the start memory for executing the variable display game after the probability change event described above can generate the special game state only in the specific game state, the continuous notice effect is executed across the probability change event. Will be.
However, if a probability change event occurs before the execution of the variable display game that generates the specific game state and the game state becomes the normal game state, the start memory that triggers the execution of the variable display game that generates the specific game state has a low probability. Since the determination is based on the state, a situation occurs in which the result of the variable display game based on the start-up memory is different from the initial prefetch determination (not in a special result mode). As a result, there is a problem that the expectation for the continuous notice effect is lowered and the interest of the game is attenuated.

  For this reason, with respect to the continuous notice effect that is executed based on the advance (prefetch) determination of the start memory while having the function of changing the probability state that becomes the special result mode to the low probability state without going through the special gaming state There is a need for a gaming machine that can prevent the player's expectation from decreasing and improve the interest of the game.

  Therefore, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can set the probability state in which the special result mode is stopped and displayed to a high probability state higher than the normal probability state (low probability state) based on the end of the special gaming state. Possible probability increasing means (game control device 100) and the probability state can be set from the high probability state to the normal probability state without ending the special gaming state when a predetermined probability decreasing condition is satisfied Based on the winning of the game ball to the probability lowering means (game control device 100) and the start winning area (start winning prize port 36, normal variable winning device 37), the determination information (big hit random number etc.) is extracted and the variable display game The start storage means (game control device 100) that can be stored as start storage (holding storage) and the start memory determination information stored in the start storage means are determined according to the set probability state, So The variation execution control means (game control device 100) capable of performing the execution control of the variation display game based on the determination result, and the start memory stored in the start storage means are used to execute the variation display game based on the start memory. If the determination result by the prior determination means (game control device 100) that can be determined in advance according to the probability state at the time and the determination result by the prior determination means satisfies a predetermined continuous notice execution condition, the determination result is Continuous notice effect execution means (effect control device) capable of executing continuous notice effect for a plurality of variable display games starting from a variable display game based on the start memory stored before the corresponding start memory 300).

  In this way, the prior determination means determines the start memory according to the probability state when the variable display game based on the start memory is executed, not the probability state at the time of determination. Then, a continuous notice effect is executed based on the determination result. For example, if the probability drop condition is satisfied during the continuous notice effect, and the probability state falls from the high probability state to the normal probability state, the probability state at the time of performing the preliminary determination is low even if the probability state is the high probability state. The determination is made as a probability state. For this reason, it is possible to execute an appropriate continuous notice effect that is not affected by the change in the probability state, and it is possible to prevent the player's expectation for the continuous notice effect from being lowered and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, the probability lowering condition in the gaming machine 10 is that the fluctuation execution control means (game control device 100) drops the probability state from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state) in the determination information of the start memory (holding memory). This is established by determining that the descent information to be included is included, and the continuous notice execution condition is the special result information or descent in which the special result mode is stopped and displayed in the determination information of the start memory by the prior determination means (game control device 100) It is established when it is determined that the information is included, and the continuous notice execution unit (production control device 300) executes the continuous notice execution when the prior determination unit determines that the continuous notice execution condition is satisfied. The continuous notice effect is executed over the variable display game corresponding to the start memory that satisfies the condition.

  In this way, at the end of the continuous notice effect, the probability state is lowered by the descent information or the special game state is generated by the special result information. For this reason, the execution of the continuous notice effect may give the player a sense of expectation that a special gaming state may occur while giving anxiety that the player may transition from a high probability state to a normal probability state. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game during the continuous notice effect and to increase the joy of the player when the special game state occurs.

  In addition, the gaming machine 10 performs a revival notice effect (revival continuation notice effect) that continues over one or a plurality of variable display games following the continuous notice effect executed by the continuous notice effect execution means (the effect control device 300). Resurrection notice effect execution means (effect control device 300) to be executed is provided, and the resurrection notice effect execution means newly adds special result information during the execution of the continuous notice effect started when the continuous notice execution condition based on the descent information is established. When the start-up memory (hit big hit hold) including is stored, the revival notice effect can be executed.

  In this way, the revival notice effect is executed when the hold storage including the special result information is stored during the execution of the continuous notice effect. For this reason, when it is determined that the descent information is included in the determination information and the continuous notice effect is executed, the probability state falls to the normal probability state at the end of the continuous notice effect and the player feels lost. After that, the revival notice effect will be executed continuously to the continuous notice effect, and it will be announced that a special gaming state will occur, so the player's expectation for the occurrence of the revival notice effect can be efficiently achieved Can be increased.

  Further, the revival notice effect executing means (effect control device 300) of the gaming machine 10 has a start memory (holding memory) and a special result corresponding to the variable display game (special figure variable display game) executed lastly during the continuous notice effect. If there is not a predetermined number (2) or more of start memories (hold memory) with a new start memory (holding jackpot) that includes information, a resurrection notice effect (resurrection continuous notice effect) is executed, while a continuous notice is given. When there is a predetermined number or more of start memories between the start memory corresponding to the variable display game which is the last of the effects and the new start memory including special result information, the revival notice effect is not executed.

  In this way, the revival notice effect is executed only when the variable display game executed after the continuous notice effect is the predetermined number of times or less. Since the result of the variable display game executed in the middle of the revival notice effect cannot be expected so much, by limiting the number of times, the notice effect executed over a plurality of variable display games such as the continuous notice effect and the revival notice effect is provided. It becomes too redundant, and it can prevent the player from frustrating the revival notice effect.

  In addition, the prior determination means (game control device 100) of the gaming machine 10 is notified in advance of a variable display game (special figure variable display game) corresponding to the start memory based on the determination information of the start memory (holding memory). It is possible to determine whether or not the stop condition is satisfied, and the continuous notice effect execution means (the effect control device 300) satisfies the continuous notice execution condition even if it is determined that the continuous notice execution condition is satisfied. When it is determined that the start memory stored prior to the start memory to be satisfied satisfies the notice stop condition, the continuous notice effect is not executed.

  In this way, if there is something that establishes the notice stop condition (reach occurrence, small hit etc.) in the hold memory before the hold memory where the continuous notice execution condition is established, the continuous notice effect is not executed. An effect different from the continuous notice effect such as reach is interrupted during the continuous notice effect, and the player can be prevented from losing the player's expectation for the continuous notice effect.

  In addition, the gaming machine 10 is a normal variation display game (general variation display) in which identification information is displayed in a variable manner based on a start region (a general start gate 34) provided in the game region 32 and a game ball passing through the start region. A normal variation display game execution means (game control device 100) for performing a game), and the start winning area includes a first start winning area (start winning port 36) in which a game ball can always be won, and a normal variation display game. And a second start winning area (ordinary variation winning device 37) in which the game ball is converted from a closed state where the game ball cannot be won to an open state where the game ball can be won based on the execution result of The (game control device 100) changes the number of executions per unit time of the normal variation display game (ordinary variation display game) from the end of the special gaming state until a predetermined termination condition is satisfied. It is possible to improve the number of times that the second start winning area is opened (in the short-time operation state), and the starting storage means (game control device 100) wins the game ball to the first starting winning area. Can be stored within a predetermined upper limit (eight) within the range of a predetermined upper limit number (8). In the normal probability state (low probability state), the prior determination means (game control device 100) establishes the notice stop condition for the start memory for the first determination number (two) smaller than the upper limit number. While determining whether or not there is, there is one that establishes the notice stop condition for the start memory for the second determination number (four) that is less than the upper limit number and different from the first determination number in the high probability state To determine whether or not

  In this way, in the state where the number of operations for opening the second start winning area after the special gaming state is opened is improved, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the second starting winning area, so the start memory number is reduced. It is easy to increase. If the number of start memories increases, it becomes possible to perform continuous notice effects across many variable display games, and it is possible to execute various continuous notice effects accordingly.

  In addition, the gaming machine 10 has a probability state notification means (effect control) capable of notifying the player whether the probability state is set to a normal probability state (low probability state) or a high probability state. Device 300), and the probability state notification means sets the probability state at the start of the continuous notice effect to the end of the resurrection notice effect when the revival notice effect (revival continuous notice effect) is executed after the continuous notice effect is executed. It keeps reporting until.

  In this way, even if the probability state falls to the normal probability state as a result of the variable display game that is the final of the continuous notice effect, if the revival notice effect is subsequently executed, the probability state notification is performed. Since the means continues to notify the high probability state, the special result is derived without notifying the player of the decrease in the probability state. For this reason, it is possible to make an illusion that the high probability state continues for a longer time than the actual state, and it is possible to give a good feeling to the player.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine as shown in the embodiment as a gaming machine, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, etc. It is applicable to all gaming machines that use game balls.

  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 start winning opening (first start opening)
37 Ordinary Fluctuation Prize Winner (second starting port)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Game control apparatus (Game control means, starting memory | storage means, execution time determination means, prior determination means) 300 Effect control apparatus (effect control means, fluctuation | variation display control means, execution information storage means, notice effect execution means)

Claims (1)

A display device capable of displaying a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information, a game control means capable of overall control of the game, and an effect of the variable display game based on a command transmitted from the game control means Production control means capable of performing control,
When the variable display game is executed based on the winning of a game ball at the first start port or the second start port provided in the game area, and the variable display game has a special result, a predetermined game value is given to the player. In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state that grants
The game control means includes
Based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port, the determination information is extracted and stored as the first starting memory of the variable display game, and the determination information is based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port. Start memory means capable of extracting and storing as a second start memory of the variable display game;
Pre-determination means capable of pre-determining the determination information and transmitting a pre-determination command based on the determination result;
Determination means for determining the earliest start storage stored in the start storage means, and an execution time determination means capable of transmitting an execution control command based on the determination result,
The production control means includes
Fluctuation display control means capable of performing display control of the variation display game based on reception of the execution control command;
Based on reception of the prior determination command, the advance notice effect execution means capable of executing an advance notice effect that suggests in advance that the variable display game may have a special result,
The prior notice effect execution means includes:
First determination means for determining predetermination result information based on the predetermination command corresponding to the preceding start storage stored before the latest start storage;
Based on the preliminary determination result information based on the preliminary determination command corresponding to the latest startup memory and the result determined by the first determination unit, the preliminary announcement effect for the latest startup memory is executed. Second determination means for determining whether or not to do;
Flag setting means for setting a prior notice effect executing flag when it is determined by the second determination means to execute the advance notice effect;
When the starting memory for generating the special gaming state is stored and the probability state is shifted by executing the variable display game by the starting memory stored before the starting memory, the special gaming state As the advance notice effect for the start memory that generates a special effect can be executed,
The advance notice effect execution flag is common to both the case where the first start memory is the object of the advance notice effect and the case where the second start memory is the object of the advance notice effect. A gaming machine characterized by being used in a game.

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