JP6401607B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that plays a game using a game medium such as a game ball.

  In a conventional gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a variable display game is executed based on the winning of a game ball at the starting port, and when the variable display game gives a special result, a special advantageous to the player In general, the game state can be generated.

  In such a gaming machine, it is possible to store up to a specified number of start memories that are the right to execute a variable display game based on the winning of a game ball at the start opening, and the start memory display can be a specific display. There is one that performs a pre-reading effect by changing (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-35640 A

  By the way, in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent document, a new display method that has not been previously described in the display method (how to display) of the hold display has been described. A method has been devised, and it is inevitable that the presentation method of the pre-read notice display (hold display) will become obsolete with the date.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game by providing an unprecedented prefetching effect.

A representative form of the present invention is a game board on which a game area where a game ball can flow down is formed on the surface, a winning device having a winning opening where a game ball flowing down the game area can win, and an initial position A display device capable of displaying information relating to the game, and display of necessary information for the player when the accessory moves to the operating position. Information display means for performing, in the state where the information display means is close to the winning device due to the movement of the accessory to the operating position, it is possible to display information related to the winning device , In the state where the accessory moves to the front of the display device, the color recognized by the player can be changed according to the display mode of the display device .

  According to a typical embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to introduce a new technique for displaying the hold display and improve the interest of the game.

It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of the 1st embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of the game board of a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is an enlarged front view of the game board centering on the distribution apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the game control system of the game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the presentation control system of the game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an operation state transition diagram of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state of the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention, (a) is a state transition diagram of the gaming machine, (b) is a type of jackpot (contents) in the special figure 1 variable display game And (c) is a pie chart showing the ratio of types (contents) of jackpots in the special figure 2 variable display game. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the first half part of the main process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the second half part of the main process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the timer interruption process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the command transmission process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the presentation control command transmission process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the presentation control command output process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the command data output process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the payout command transmission process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure game process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the start port switch monitoring process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure start port switch common process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure pending | holding information determination process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure normal process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the small hit flag 1 setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the small hit flag 2 setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main process (sub side) of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the received command check process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the received command analysis process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the variable system command processing of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the change effect setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the notice lottery process in the first half variation of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the notice lottery process in the latter half change of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch type | system | group command processing of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the state where the start memory display of the 1st Embodiment of this invention is being displayed, and the start memory display red changeable zone is displayed. It is a figure explaining the expectation degree of the start memory display of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the zone display process 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the zone display process 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing the zone display by the zone accessory of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a transition diagram showing the change of the start memory display in the zone display part after the zone combination of the first embodiment of the present invention rises, (A) is the state before the start memory is changed, (B) is The state where the starting memory is changing, (C) shows the state after the starting memory is changed. It is a figure explaining the zone display by the zone movable combination of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (A) is a state in which a zone movable combination is in an initial position, (B) is a zone movable combination movable. (C) is a state in which the zone movable combination is stopped at a position indicating the zone display, and (D) is a diagram illustrating a state in which the zone display is performed. It is a figure showing appearance of the zone change notice character of a 1st embodiment of the present invention, (A) is a figure showing start memory display before a zone change notice character is displayed, and (B) is zone change notice. It is a figure showing the start memory display after a character is displayed. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the zone range change process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining an example of the appearance time of the zone change notice character of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, and the irradiation range of a beam, (A) is the appearance pattern 1, (B) is the appearance pattern 2, (C) FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an appearance pattern 3; It is a figure explaining the dark zone big hit and the light zone big hit of the modification 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing the round distribution with respect to each big hit of the modification 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a transition diagram about the jackpot notification across the temporary stop of Modification 1 of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition diagram explaining an example of the production | presentation of the top accessory of the modification 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the ratio of 1A-2B in the accessory fall effect process of the modification 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the accessory fall effect process 1 of the modification 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the accessory fall effect process 2 of the modification 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the accessory fall effect process 3 of the modification 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a transition diagram explaining an example of the production | presentation of the top accessory interlock | cooperated with the continuous zone production of the modification 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a transition diagram until the magic person effect (character effect) of the modification 3 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention is started. It is a transition diagram explaining an example of the magic person effect (character effect) of the modification 3 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a continuation transition diagram explaining an example of the devil effect (character effect) of the modification 3 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the kind of devil (character) of the modification 3 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the change prefetch character of the modification 4 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the shellfish (character) of the modification 4 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a transition diagram explaining an example of the production | presentation by the change prefetch character of the modification 4 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a continuation transition diagram explaining an example of the effect by the change look-ahead character of the modification 4 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the other example of production of the modification 4 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a transition diagram explaining the prefetch effect of the modification 5 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a transition diagram explaining an example of the change of the expectation degree of the prefetch stock of the modification 5 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a transition diagram explaining an example of the change of the expectation degree of the prefetch stock of the modification 5 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a transition diagram explaining an example of the movement of the prefetch stock cooperated with the sub liquid crystal screen of the modification 5 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a transition diagram explaining an example of the effect of the sonar notice (starting memory) of the modification 6 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining an example of the production | presentation of the sonar notice (fluctuation area | region) of the modification 6 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a transition diagram explaining an example of the effect of the sonar notice (prefetching promotion) of the modification 6 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining an example of the effect of the sonar notice (empty reading) of the modification 6 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining an example of a display of door start memory in specific mode of modification 7 of a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining an example of the image displayed from the inside of the door of the modification 7 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining an example of a change of door start memory of modification 7 of a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining an example of the special effect in the door starting memory | storage of the modification 7 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining an example of the conventional start memory display corresponding to the modification 8 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining an example of the starting memory | storage display of the modification 8 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a transition diagram which shows the change of the starting memory | storage of the modification 8 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the state by which start memory was displayed on the sub liquid crystal screen of the modification 8 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the change of the operation button of the modification 9 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the change of the PUSH button display in the screen of the modification 9 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a transition diagram explaining an example of the display of the PUSH button of the modification 9 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the execution example of the conventional continuous notice corresponding to the modification 10 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the execution example of the continuous notice of the modification 10 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch winning process 1 of the modification 10 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch winning process 2 of the modification 10 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch winning process 3 of the modification 10 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the RTC effect process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention of this invention. It is a figure explaining the game machine in execution of the RTC special effect of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining an example of the RTC normal effect of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining another example of the RTC normal production of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, (A) is a figure explaining production mode, (B) is a front production, (C) is this production, D) is a diagram for explaining the post-production. It is a figure explaining another example of the RTC normal production of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, (A) is a figure explaining a normal version, (B) is a figure explaining a specific member view version, (C ) Is a diagram showing a specific member up view version. It is a transition diagram explaining another example of the RTC normal effect of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the setting screen of the RTC effect of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view centering on the center case of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention, (A) is a figure explaining the state by which the time-short character which is a movable accessory is accommodated in the clear member accommodating part, (B) ) Is a diagram illustrating a state in which the short-time character has risen and overlapped with the normal variation winning device. It is an enlarged front view of the normal variation winning device of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining an example of the time-short character of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining another example of a display of the time-short character of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an enlarged view of the normal variation winning device of the third embodiment of the present invention, (A) is an enlarged front view of the normal variation winning device, and (B) is an enlarged perspective view of the normal variation winning device. It is a figure explaining the start memory display and time-short character displayed as 3D image of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention, (A) is an enlarged front view of a display apparatus lower right part, (B) is a display apparatus lower right part. (C) is an enlarged perspective view of a start memory display for explaining that the lift differs for each start memory. It is a front view of the display apparatus centering on the special figure 2 start memory | storage display area in the specific game state of the modification 1 of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure 2 start port winning process of the modification 1 of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the movement of the frame combination of the modification 1 of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention, and a memory | storage combination. It is a front view of the display apparatus of the modification 2 of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention, and a normal fluctuation winning device. It is a figure explaining the transparent character displayed on the transparent character of the modification 2 of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention, (A) is a transparent character displayed on the transparent character in an initial position. (B) is a diagram in which the start memory is displayed on the transparent combination in the operating position. It is a transition diagram explaining an example of the prefetch effect of the special figure 2 start memory interlock | cooperated with the permeation | transmission object of the modification 2 of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a transition diagram explaining an example of the change display of the special symbol interlock | cooperated with the permeation | transmission object of the modification 2 of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a transition diagram of the game machine explaining the integrated light emission effect of the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a transition diagram of the gaming machine 10 for explaining the integrated light emission effect of another aspect of the fourth embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game machine 10 explaining the air blower 475 grade | etc., Of the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining an example of the instantaneous ventilation production by the air pusher (air extrusion part) of the 4th Embodiment of this invention, (A) is a front view of a game machine, (B) is the game in an AA 'line Figure 2 is a simplified cut end view of the machine. It is a figure explaining an example of the rotation method of the rotation display apparatus of the modification 1 of the 4th Embodiment of this invention, (A) is the state which the rotation display apparatus is not rotating, (B). These are figures of the state which the rotation display apparatus rotated, and both (A) and (B) consist of the simple front view and simple plan view of the gaming machine 10. It is a figure explaining an example of another rotation method of the rotation display apparatus of the modification 1 of the 4th Embodiment of this invention, (A) is the state which the rotation display apparatus is not rotating, B) is a view of a state in which the rotation display device is rotated, and both (A) and (B) are composed of a simplified front view and a simplified plan view of the gaming machine. It is a figure explaining an example of another rotation method of the rotation display apparatus of the modification 1 of the 4th Embodiment of this invention, (A) is the state which the rotation display apparatus is not rotating, B) is a view of a state in which the rotation display device is rotated, and both (A) and (B) are composed of a simplified front view and a simplified plan view of the gaming machine. It is the transition diagram which expanded the upper part of the game machine explaining an example of rotation of the upper movable accessory of the modification 1 of the 4th Embodiment of this invention. In this modification, an upper movable accessory is provided inside the upper part of the gaming machine, and rotates upward of the gaming machine at a predetermined timing. It is a front view of the game machine at the time of rotation of the upper movable accessory of the modification 1 of the 4th Embodiment of this invention, (A) is a figure in which the upper movable accessory is rotating, (B). It is the figure which the upper movable accessory completed rotation. It is a figure explaining an example of the production | presentation with which the upper movable combination and game machine of the modification 1 of the 4th Embodiment of this invention were united, (A) is the gaming machine which the upper movable combination rotated (B) is a figure explaining the rotation mechanism of an upper movable accessory. It is the transition diagram which expanded the upper part of the game machine explaining an example of the up-and-down movement of the upper display accessory of the modification 1 of the 4th Embodiment of this invention, (A) (B) is a simple front view, Consists of side view. It is the transition diagram which expanded the upper part of the game machine explaining an example of another up-and-down movement of the upper display combination of the modification 1 of the 4th Embodiment of this invention. Both (A), (B), and (C) consist of a simplified front view and side view.

(First embodiment)
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that front, rear, left, and right in the description of the gaming machine refer to directions viewed from the player who is playing the game.

[Overall view of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of this invention.

  The gaming machine 10 includes an opening / closing frame attached to a main body frame 11 fixed to an island facility so as to be freely opened and closed through a hinge. The open / close frame includes a front frame (housing) 12 and a glass frame 15.

  A game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is disposed on the front frame 12, and a glass frame 15 having a cover glass 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached. The cover glass 14 functions as a game viewing area in which a game area 32 (see FIG. 2) formed on the game board 30 is visible.

  The front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 can be opened individually. For example, the game area 32 of the game board 30 can be accessed by opening only the glass frame 15. Further, by opening the front frame 12, it is possible to access the game control device (main board) 100 (see FIG. 4) and the like disposed on the back side of the game board 30.

  Various frame constituent members are disposed on the edge portion of the glass frame 15 around the cover glass 14.

  In the upper center and the left side of the glass frame 15, decoration devices 18a and 18b capable of producing a light emission according to the gaming state are arranged. The decoration devices 18a and 18b house lighting members such as LEDs inside, and perform a light emission effect according to the gaming state. The illumination members disposed inside these decoration devices 18a and 18b constitute a part of the frame decoration device 18 (see FIG. 5).

  Upper speakers 19a are respectively disposed in the upper right corner portion and the upper left corner portion of the glass frame 15. Apart from these upper speakers 19a, two lower speakers 19b are provided at the lower part of the gaming machine 10. The lower speaker 19 b is disposed in the lower left corner portion of the glass frame 15 and the lower right corner portion of the front frame 12. The upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b emit sound effects, alarm sounds, notification sounds, and the like.

  On the right side of the glass frame 15, a projecting effect unit 13 that extends in the vertical direction of the gaming machine 10 and projects toward the front (player side) is disposed. The protrusion effect unit 13 is an effect device that performs a light emission effect or the like according to the progress of the game. The illumination member disposed inside the projecting effect unit 13 also constitutes a part of the frame decoration device 18 (see FIG. 5).

  An upper plate unit having an upper plate 21 capable of storing game balls is attached to the lower portion of the glass frame 15. The upper plate 21 is formed in a box shape whose upper surface is open. The game balls stored in the upper plate 21 are supplied to a ball launcher (not shown) one by one.

  The upper plate unit further includes an effect operation device that receives an input operation from the player, a ball lending operation device that receives an input operation from the player, and a decoration device 22 that performs a light emission effect or the like according to the game state. .

  The effect operation device is an operation device in which a touch panel 25b is incorporated in the operation button 25, and is provided at the upper center of the upper plate unit so that the player can easily operate.

  When the player operates the effect operation device, it is possible to perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in a special figure variation display game or the like displayed on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). For example, it is possible to select an effect pattern (effect mode), or to execute a notice effect in advance for notifying the result of the variable display game corresponding to the start memory. Note that the fluctuation display game includes a special figure fluctuation display game and a common figure fluctuation display game. When the fluctuation display game is simply referred to as a fluctuation display game, in this specification, the special figure fluctuation display game is indicated.

  Further, the effect pattern may be changed not only while the variable display game is being executed, but also when the player operates the effect operation device during non-execution.

  Note that the gaming state when the variable display game is executed includes a plurality of gaming states. The normal gaming state (normal state) is a gaming state in which no special gaming state has occurred. In addition, the special gaming state includes, for example, a state where a probability of occurrence of a special result (big hit) is high (probable change state), a big hit state (special gaming state) in a specific gaming state (general power support state or short-time state), and a variable display game. ).

  Here, the probability variation state is one that continues until the next big hit (loop type), one that continues until a predetermined number of fluctuation display games are executed (number-of-times type), and a predetermined probability falling lottery. There is something that continues until it is finished (falling lottery type).

  In addition, whether or not to generate a probability change state is not determined by the big hit symbol random number, it is possible to always generate a probability change state when a big hit occurs, or provide a winning device with a specific area, etc. The probability variation state may be generated when a game ball passes through the area.

  The ball lending operation device is an operation device that is operated when a player borrows a game ball, and is provided on the upper right side of the upper plate unit. The ball lending operation device includes a ball lending button 27, a return button 28, and a balance display unit 26. The ball lending button 27 is a button operated by the player when borrowing a game ball, and the return button 28 is for discharging a prepaid card or the like from a card unit (not shown) arranged adjacent to the gaming machine 10. These buttons are operated by the player. The balance display unit 26 is a display area in which a balance such as a prepaid card is displayed.

  The decoration device 22 houses an illumination member such as an LED and performs a light emission effect or the like according to the gaming state, and is provided at the front portion of the upper plate unit. The lighting member disposed inside the decoration device 22 constitutes a part of the frame decoration device 18 (see FIG. 5).

  An operation handle 24 for controlling the operation of a ball launcher (not shown) and a game ball can be stored below the glass frame 15 including the above-described upper plate unit and the like, and below the front frame 12. A lower plate 23 is provided.

  The operation handle 24 is disposed at the lower right portion of the front frame 12 and below the lower speaker 19b on the right side. When the player rotates the operation handle 24, the ball launcher launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 to the game area 32 of the game board 30. The arrival position (flying distance) of the game ball launched from the ball launching device is set to be farther as the amount of rotation of the operation handle 24 increases.

  The lower plate 23 is disposed below the upper plate unit at a predetermined interval with respect to the upper plate unit. The lower plate 23 includes a ball punching hole 23a that penetrates the bottom surface of the lower plate 23 in the vertical direction, and an opening / closing operation unit 23b for opening and closing the ball punching hole 23a. When the player operates the opening / closing operation portion 23b to open the ball hole 23a, the game ball stored in the lower plate 23 can be discharged to the outside through the ball hole 23a.

[Game board]
Next, the gaming board 30 of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming board 30 provided in the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view of the game board 30 centering on the distribution device 33 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 includes a plate-like game board main body 30a serving as an attachment base for various members. The game board main body 30a is made of wooden or synthetic resin, and a game area 32 surrounded by a guide rail 31 is provided on the front surface of the game board main body 30a. The gaming machine 10 is configured to play a game by firing a game ball from a ball launching device in a game area 32 surrounded by a guide rail 31. In the game area 32, windmills, obstacle nails, and the like are arranged as members for changing the flow direction of the game ball. The shot game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by these members.

  At the approximate center of the game area 32, a center case (front structure) 40 that forms a window portion serving as a display area of the variable display game is attached. A display device 41 is arranged behind the window formed in the center case 40 as an effect display device (variable display device) that variably displays (variably displays) a plurality of identification information. The display device 41 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, and is arranged so that display contents can be viewed from the front side of the game board 30 through the window portion of the center case 40. Note that the display device 41 is not limited to the one provided with a liquid crystal display, and may be provided with a display such as an EL or a CRT.

  The display screen of the display device 41 is provided with a plurality of variable display areas, and identification information (special symbols) and characters that produce a variable display game are displayed in each variable display area. In addition, an image based on the progress of the game (a jackpot display, a fanfare display, an ending display, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.

  Further, the center case 40 is provided with a warp passage 40a for guiding the game balls flowing down the game area 32 to the inside of the center case 40, and a stage portion 40b on which the game balls passing through the warp passage 40a can roll. It has been. Since the guide 40g provided in the center of the stage portion 40b of the center case 40 is disposed above the sorting device inlet 33a, the game ball that rolls on the stage portion 40b enters the sorting device 33, It is easy to win the special figure 1 start winning opening 36 (see FIG. 3) or the special figure 2 starting winning opening 1 (37) (see FIG. 3).

  In the game area 32 on the left side of the center case 40, a normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided. A gate switch 34a (see FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided inside the general diagram start gate 34. When the game ball that has been driven into the game area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, a usual figure change display game (ordinary figure game) is executed.

  A special variable winning device 39 is provided above the entrance of the warp passage 40a and to the right of the usual start gate 34. The special variable prize winning device 39 opens the big prize opening by rotating the upper end side of the movable piece 39c to the left side by the big prize opening solenoid 39b (see FIG. 4). The special variable winning device 39 converts the closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) from the closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) to the open state (a state advantageous for the player) according to the result of the special figure variation display game, and enters the large winning award port. A predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player by facilitating the inflow of the game balls. Note that a count switch 39a (see FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball won in the grand prize opening is disposed in the big prize opening.

  Two general winning holes 35 are arranged in the lower left game area 32 of the center case 40, and one general winning hole 35 is arranged in the lower right game area 32 of the center case 40. The winning of a game ball in the general winning opening 35 is detected by a winning opening switch 35a provided in the general winning opening 35 (see FIG. 4).

  In the game area 32 below the center case 40, a sorting device 33 is arranged, and inside the sorting device 33, as shown in FIG. A winning opening (first starting winning area) 36 and a special figure 2 starting winning opening 1 (second starting winning area) 37 are provided.

  Here, the distribution device 33 will be described with reference to FIG. In the sorting device 33, a sorting device inlet 33a having a width that allows a game ball to enter is formed immediately below a guide 40g provided in the center of the stage portion 40b. A distribution member 33b that distributes the game balls that have passed through the distribution apparatus inlet 33a to the left and right one by one is provided at a substantially central portion of the distribution apparatus 33.

  A special figure 1 start winning opening 36 is provided at the lower left of the distribution member 33b, and a special figure 2 start winning opening 1 (37) is provided at the lower right of the distribution member 33b. For this reason, the game balls that have passed through the sorting device inlet 33a are sorted one by one by the sorting member 33b in the order of left and right, and are sent to the special figure 1 start winning opening 36 and the special figure 2 starting winning opening 1 (37). Win in order. However, the side surface of the sorting device 33 is open, and a part of the game ball having a strong downward flow is played from the inside of the sorting device 33 along the pop-out route indicated by the broken-line arrow without winning the start winning opening. Jump to area 32.

  The description will be continued with reference to FIG. In the game area 32 on the left side of the sorting device 33, when the ordinary game is won, the upper end of the open / close door (movable member) 38c is rotated in a direction in which the upper end of the open / close door (movable member) 38c falls forward. A special figure 2 start winning opening 2 (second start winning area, ordinary variable winning apparatus) 38 to be opened is provided.

  A game ball wins a prize in the general prize opening 35, the special figure 1 starting prize slot 36, the special figure 2 starting prize slot 1 (37), the special figure 2 starting prize slot 2 (38), and the special prize winning device 39. Then, the payout control device 200 (see FIG. 4) discharges the number of prize balls according to the type of the winning winning opening from the payout device to the upper plate 21. At the lowermost end of the game area 32, an out port 30b is provided for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port or the like.

  In addition, a special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 1 fluctuation display game, special figure 2 fluctuation display game) and a common figure fluctuation display game are executed outside the game area 32 and in the lower right corner of the game board main body 30a. A collective display device 50 is provided. The collective display device 50 includes display units 51 to 60 that display information such as the current gaming state.

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

  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 gaming state display unit (second gaming state indicator) 58, and a third gaming state display unit (third gaming state) for displaying that the jackpot probability state is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is powered on. A status display (probability status display section) 59 and a round display section 60 for displaying the number of rounds at the time of the big hit (the number of opening / closing of the special variable winning devices 38 and 39) are provided.

  Next, the flow of the game in the gaming machine 10, the details of the general map variation display game and the special map variation display game will be described.

  In the gaming machine 10, a game is played by launching a game ball from a ball launcher (not shown) toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by obstacle nails, windmills, etc. arranged in various places in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34, special variable prize device 39, general prize Enter the entrance 35, the special figure 1 start winning opening 36, the special figure 2 start winning opening 1 (37) or the special figure 2 start winning opening 2 (38), or the out opening 30 b provided at the bottom of the game area 32. The game area 32 is discharged. Then, when the game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the special figure 1 starting winning opening 36, the special figure 2 starting winning opening 1 (37), the special figure 2 starting winning opening 2 (38) or the special variable winning apparatus 39, the prize is won. The number of prize balls according to the type of the winning opening is discharged to the upper plate 21 through the payout device.

  The normal start gate 34 is provided with a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has passed the normal start gate 34. When the game ball passes the normal start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a, and the normal variation display game is executed based on the determination result of the random number value for hit determination extracted at this time.

  In a state where the normal map change display game cannot be started, for example, when the normal map change display game has already been played and the normal map change display game has not ended, 2 When the start winning opening 2 (38) is converted to the open state, when the game ball passes through the normal start gate 34, if the normal start memory number is less than the upper limit number, the stored number is added (+1) )

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

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

  When the common figure random number value extracted when passing through the common figure start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal figure display unit 53 stops in a hit state and enters a hit state. At this time, when the electric solenoid 38b (see FIG. 4) is driven, the movable member 38c is converted into an open state for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds), and the special figure 2 start winning opening 2 (38) is obtained. Game balls are allowed to win.

  The winning of the game ball to the special figure 1 starting prize opening 36, the special figure 2 starting prize opening 1 (37) and the special figure 2 starting prize opening 2 (38) is won by the start opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 4). These are detected by the start port 2 switch 1 (37a) and the start port 2 switch 2 (38a). The game ball that has won the special figure 1 start winning opening 36 is detected as the start winning ball of the special figure 1 variable display game, and is stored with a predetermined upper limit, and the special figure 2 start winning opening 1 (37) and A game ball won in the special figure 2 start winning opening 2 (38) is detected as a start winning ball of the special figure 2 variable display game, and stored up to a predetermined upper limit.

  When detecting the starting winning ball of the special figure variation display game, the big hit random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, and each fluctuation pattern random number value are extracted. These random numbers are stored in the special figure holding storage area (a part of the RAM) of the game control apparatus 100 as a special figure start winning memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of eight times). The number stored in the special figure start winning memory is displayed on the special figure 1 hold display 54 and the special figure 2 hold display 55 for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50 and also on the display screen of the display device 41. Is displayed.

  The game control device 100 executes the special figure 1 variable display game on the special figure 1 display 51 based on winning in the special figure 1 start winning opening 36 or the first start memory. In addition, the game control device 100 uses the special figure 2 display 52 to display the special figure based on the winning or the second starting memory in the special figure 2 start winning opening 1 (37) and the special figure 2 starting winning opening 2 (38). A two-variable display game is executed.

  The special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are played by stopping and displaying a predetermined result form after the identification information is variably displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52. Further, on the display device 41, a variable display game is displayed in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are displayed in a variable manner corresponding to each special figure variable display game.

  In the variable display game on the display device 41, the special symbol (identification information) composed of the numbers and the like described above varies in the order of left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), and middle (third special symbol). The display (scroll display) is started, the symbols that have changed after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped, and the result of the special-figure change display game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 displays various effects such as the appearance of characters in order to improve interest.

  When a game ball is awarded at the special figure 1 start winning opening 36 or the special figure 2 start winning opening 1 (37) at a predetermined timing (when the big hit random number at the time of winning detection is a big hit value) As a result of the special figure variation display game, a specific result mode (special result mode) is derived from the display symbols, and a big hit state (special game state) is obtained. Corresponding to this, the display mode of the display device 41 becomes a special result mode (for example, a state in which numbers such as “7, 7, 7” are arranged).

  At this time, in the special variable winning device 39, the special winning opening is converted from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) by energizing the large winning solenoid 39b (see FIG. 4). That is, the big prize opening provided in the special variable prize winning device 39 opens widely for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of game balls wins, during which the player is given a privilege that he can acquire many game balls. The

  The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be configured as separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display game is not executed simultaneously. Is set as follows.

  As for the variable display game in the display device 41, the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game may be executed in different display devices or in different display areas, or the same display device or display. It may be executed in the area. In this case, the variable display game corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game is not executed simultaneously.

  In the following description, when the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  Further, although not particularly limited, the gate switch 34a, the winning opening switch 35a, the starting opening 1 switch 36a in the special figure 1 starting winning opening 36, and the starting opening in the special figure 2 starting winning opening 1 (37). 2 switch 1 (37a), special figure 2 start opening 2 switch 2 (38a) in start winning opening 2 (38), and count switch 39a are provided with a coil for magnetic detection, and when a metal comes close to the coil, a magnetic field is generated. A non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that detects a game ball using a changing phenomenon is used. Further, the glass frame open detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the front frame open detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 and the like include a micro switch having a mechanical contact. Can be used.

[Game control device]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the game control system of the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) that controls the game in an integrated manner, and is a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer) 111. A CPU unit 110 having an input port, an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120 and the output unit 130, and the like. .

  The CPU unit 110 includes a game microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and generates a clock for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a reference for a random number generation circuit. And an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a 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 unit 410 including an ACDC converter that generates a DC32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power supply, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V and DC5V from a DC32V voltage, and the like. , A backup power supply unit 420 that supplies a power supply voltage to the RAM inside the game microcomputer 111 at the time of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit, and a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal that notify the game control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of the power failure. And a control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs a control signal.

  In the present 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. Further, a DC-DC converter may be provided on the main board so that a high voltage supplied from the power supply device 400 is converted into a predetermined voltage on the main board. 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 configured with 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 it drops to, for example, 17V or less, 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.

  In addition, the game control device 100 is provided with an initialization switch 112. When the initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated, and based on this, the information stored in the RAM 111c in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200 is forcibly initialized. Is done. 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 determination values, etc.) for game control in a nonvolatile manner, and the RAM 111c stores a work area for the CPU 111a and various signals and random number values during game control. Used as As the ROM 111b or the RAM 111c, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

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

  Here, the reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can be changed, the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the special result mode is entered, the game is already derived at the stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. This means a display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is the special result mode even when the display device's variable display control progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. There is no display mode. For example, a state where so-called full-rotation reach is performed in a variable display region while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is 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, after the variable display game displayed on the display device in correspondence with the special figure variable display game displays a plurality of pieces of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas on the display device. When the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the result mode is displayed in the left and right variable display areas (for example, the same identification) The state in which the variable display is stopped in (information) is the reach state. In addition, when the variable display in 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 identification information It is also possible to set the reach state (except for the special result mode) to the reach state and display the remaining one variable display area in a variable manner from the reach state.

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

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

  Further, the CPU 111a obtains any one variation pattern table from among the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111b in the process related to the special figure variation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111a displays the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Special Figure 2 as a state Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the start winning opening 2 (38), the start memory number, etc., any one variation pattern table from among a plurality of variation pattern tables Select to get. Here, when executing the special figure fluctuation display game, the CPU 111a serves as fluctuation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one of the plurality of fluctuation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111b.

  The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives a payout motor 91 of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100 to thereby win a prize ball. Control to pay out. Further, the payout control device 200 controls the payout unit 91 to drive the payout motor 91 of the payout unit based on the loan request signal from the card unit 600 to pay out the loaned money.

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a radio wave sensor 62 that detects the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine, a start port 1 switch 36a in the special figure 1 start prize port 36, and a special figure 2 start prize port 1 (37). Starting port 2 switch 1 (37a), gate switch 34a in the general start gate 34, winning port switch 35a, starting port 2 switch 2 (38a) of the special figure 2 starting winning port 2 (38), special variable winning device The interface chip (proximity) is connected to 39 count switches 39a 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 (proximity). I / F) 121 is provided.

  The proximity I / F 121 has an input range of 7V-11V, so that the lead wire of the sensor or proximity switch is improperly shorted, the sensor or switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected to float. It is possible to detect an abnormal state such as, and an abnormality detection signal is output.

  The output of the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and is read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 1 (37a), the starting port 2 switch 2 (38a), and the count switch 39a. Is input to the second input port 123.

  Of the output of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signal of the radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signals 1 and 2 output when the abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the third input port 124.

  Further, the third input port 124 has a detection signal from the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 61 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10, a fraud signal fraud signal output from the payout control device 200, a payout busy. A signal is also input. The frame radio wave illegal signal is a signal output based on the detection of radio waves by the frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12, and the payout busy signal indicates whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept a command. It is a signal to show. Note that a vibration sensor switch that detects vibration may be provided in the gaming machine, and the detection signal may be input to the third input port 124.

  Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the output to the second input port 123 is also supplied from the game control device 100 to a test firing test device (not shown) via the relay board 70. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 1 (37a), and the start port 2 switch 2 (38a) are not only the second input port 123 but also the gaming microcomputer 111. It is comprised so that it may be input.

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

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

  Further, the input unit 120 includes a signal from the glass frame open detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10 and the front frame open detection switch 64 provided on the front frame 12 and the like from the payout control device 200. A data including a status signal indicating a payout abnormality, a shoot ball break switch signal indicating a lack of game balls before payout, an overflow switch signal indicating an overflow, and a touch switch signal based on an input of a touch switch provided on the operation handle 24 A first input port 122 for supplying to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the bus 140 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 buffer 125 for inputting a signal such as a power failure monitoring signal or a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 or the like. The Schmitt buffer 125 receives these input signals. It has a function to remove noise from. The power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 and the initialization switch signal from the initialization switch 112 are once input to the first input port 122 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited.

  On the other hand, the reset signal RST from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt buffer 125 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and also supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal 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, 123, and 124 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 provided with a Schmitt buffer 132 disposed on a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the effect control apparatus 300 and a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the payout control apparatus 200. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 by serial communication. The one-way communication is such that no signal can be input to the game control device 100 from the side of the effect control device 300.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 via a relay board 70 for data indicating special symbol information of the variable display game to a test firing test apparatus of an accredited organization (not shown) and a signal indicating the probability status of jackpot. The output buffer 133 is configured to be mountable. The buffer 133 is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (a mass-produced / sold 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 133.

  On the other hand, detection signals such as the magnetic sensor switch 61 and the radio wave sensor 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 state is not possible is supplied from the data bus 140 to the trial test apparatus via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70.

  The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplies the signal to the test firing test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits the signal line of the detection signal of the switch that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. Yes. 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.

  Further, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 to open and close the special figure 2 start winning opening 2 (38) (general power solenoid) 38b, and to open and close the special variable winning apparatus 39 (large winning opening solenoid). A second output port 134 for outputting the open / close data 39b is provided.

  In addition, the output unit 130 includes a third output port 135 for outputting ON / OFF data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the contents displayed on the collective display device 50, and the collective display device 50. A fourth output port 136 is provided for outputting on / off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected.

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

  Further, the output unit 130 receives the open / close data signal of the general power solenoid 38b and the special prize opening solenoid 39b output from the second output port 134, and generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal 138a. The second driver 138b for outputting the ON / OFF drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the third output port 135, and the current of the collective display device 50 output from the fourth output port 136 A third driver 138c that outputs an on / off drive signal for the lead-in digit line, and a fourth driver 138d that outputs an external information signal supplied from the fifth output port 137 to an external device such as a management device to the external information terminal 71 Is provided.

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

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

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

[Production control device]
Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an effect control system of the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The effect control device 300 is for displaying video on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 and the main control microcomputer 311, similarly to the game microcomputer 111. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 serving as a graphic processor for performing image processing, and a sound source LSI 314 for controlling output of sound in order to reproduce various melody and sound effects from the speaker 19.

  The main control microcomputer 311 holds a program ROM 321 composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 providing a work area, and retains stored contents even when power is not supplied in the event of a power failure A possible FeRAM 323 is connected to an RTC (real time clock) 338 that serves as a clock means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day of the week, time, etc.). The RTC 338 continues the clocking function even when the battery 339 is constantly supplied with power independently from or in parallel with the power supply device 400 and the power to the gaming machine 10 is cut off. A RAM for providing a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311.

  A WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, determines the contents of the presentation, instructs the VDP 312 about the contents of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 to reproduce the sound, turns on the decoration lamp, motors And control of solenoid drive control and production time management.

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. An effect control command signal (effect command) includes a decoration special figure hold number command, a decoration special figure command, a change command, a stop information command, and the like transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 to the effect control apparatus 300 via the command I / F 331. As received. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function. Yes.

  The effect control device 300 includes a board decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a board decoration device 46 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and a glass frame 15. 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). There is provided a board effect movable body control circuit 334 that drives and controls the device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41).

  These control circuits 332 to 334 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via an address / data bus 340. A frame effect movable body control circuit for driving and controlling a frame effect device such as a motor provided on the glass frame 15 may be provided.

  Furthermore, the production control device 300 includes an operation button switch 25 a built in the operation button 25 provided on the glass frame 15, a touch panel 25 b provided on the surface of the operation button 25, and a motor in the board production device 44. A function for detecting the on / off state of the production effect switch 47 (production motor switch) for detecting the initial position and the like, and a detection signal input to the main control microcomputer 311, or a volume adjustment switch provided in the production control device 300 A switch input circuit 336 that detects the state of 335 and inputs a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 is provided.

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 drives a motor or a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control device 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. In addition to DC32V, display device 41 consisting of a liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving motors and LEDs, and DC5V as the power supply voltage for command I / F 331, a voltage of DC15V for driving motors, LEDs, and speakers is generated. Is configured to do.

  Further, when an LSI operating at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer 311, a DC − for generating DC 3.3 V or DC 1.2 V based on DC 5 V is used. A DC converter is provided in the effect control device 300. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

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

  Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described. The CPU 111a of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number for determining the hit of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the normal figure start gate 34. Compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111b, it is determined whether or not the normal variation display game is missed.

  Then, the normal symbol display game is displayed on the general symbol display 53 after the normal symbol is fluctuated and displayed for a predetermined time. When the result of the general map change display game is a win, the result format of the win is displayed on the general map display 53 and the general electric solenoid 38b is operated to move the movable member 38c of the special figure 2 start winning opening 2 (38). Is controlled as described above for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). That is, the game control device 100 serves as conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 38c). 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.

  Also, a start winning (starting memory) is stored based on the input of a game ball detection signal from the starting port 1 switch 36a provided in the special figure 1 starting winning port 36, and the first special figure is stored based on the starting memory. A random hit value for determining the big hit of the variable display game is extracted and compared with a determination value stored in the ROM 111b to determine whether or not the first special figure variable display game is missed.

  Further, a game from the start port 2 switch 1 (37a) provided in the special figure 2 start winning port 1 (37) and the start port 2 switch 2 (38a) provided in the special figure 2 start winning port 2 (38). Based on the input of the detection signal of the ball, the start memory is stored, and based on the start memory, the big hit determination random number value of the second special figure variation display game is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111b, It is determined whether or not the second special figure variation display game is hit.

  Then, the CPU 111 a of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination result of the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game to the effect control device 300. Then, a special symbol variation display game is displayed on the special diagram 1 display 51 or the special diagram 2 display 52 after the special symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time. In other words, the game control device 100 starts the game winning area of the game ball flowing down the game area 32 (see Fig. 1 starting prize port 36, special figure 2 starting prize port 1 (37), special figure 2 starting prize port 2 (38). ) Is a game control means for controlling the progress of the variable display game based on the winning.

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

  Then, the CPU 111a of the game control device 100 displays a special result state 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 win. Let 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 movable piece 39c of the special variable winning apparatus 39 by the special winning opening solenoid 39b. .

  Then, either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined openable time (for example, 27 seconds or 0.05 seconds) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening. Opening the grand prize opening until such a condition is achieved is defined as one round, and a control (cycle game) is performed in which this is repeated (repeated) a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times, 11 times, or 2 times). That is, the game control device 100 serves as a special winning opening / closing control means for performing control for opening / closing the special winning opening when the stop result mode becomes the special result mode. Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state as a gaming state after the special gaming state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. The 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 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 fluctuation display game Both of the figure change display games are in a high probability state.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short-time state (specific game state) as a game state after the special game state is ended based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In the short-time state, control is performed so that the normal figure fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 start winning opening 2 (38) are in the short-time operation state, and the special figure 2 start winning opening 2 (38) is in the normal operation state. The opening time of the special figure 2 start winning opening 2 (38) per unit time is controlled so as to be substantially increased.

  For example, in the short-time state, it is possible to control the execution time of the above-described normal map change display game (the normal map change time) to be the second change display time shorter than the first change display time (for example, 10,000 ms is 1000 ms). Further, in the short-time state, it is possible to control so that the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map change display game becomes a second stop time (for example, 704 ms) shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 ms). It is.

  In the short-time state, when the special figure change display game is a hit result and the special figure 2 start winning opening 2 (38) is opened, the opening time (the normal power opening time) is the first release in the normal state. It is possible to control the second opening time (for example, 1352 ms) longer than the time (for example, 100 ms).

  In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the special figure 2 start winning opening 2 (38) (the number of times of normal power release) is set to the first number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) with respect to the result of one hit of the normal figure change display game. ) More times (for example, 4 times) than the second number of times of release. In the short time state, it is possible to set the probability of being a hit result of the normal-variable display game (normal probability) to a higher probability than the normal probability (low probability) in the normal operation state.

  In the short-time state, the special figure 2 start prize opening 2 (38) can be changed by changing one or more of the normal map change time, the normal map stop time, the number of normal power releases, the normal power release time, and the normal figure probability. The time for changing the state to the open state is made longer than usual. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of time-short states that are different from each other. Alternatively, the movable member 38c may be set not to be opened in the normal operation state (the normal probability is 0). Moreover, when it is a hit, either the first opening mode or the second opening mode may be selected. In this case, the selection probabilities of the first release mode and the second release mode may be different. Further, the high probability state and the short time state can be generated independently, and both can be generated simultaneously or only one can be generated.

[Transition of machine operation]
Next, the operating state of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a state transition diagram of the operation of the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  When the gaming machine 10 is powered on and activated, it first enters a customer waiting state (ST1). In the customer waiting state, a customer waiting demonstration play screen is displayed on the display device 41. The customer-waiting demo play screen has a plurality of patterns, and is switched according to time, for example.

  When a game ball wins the special figure 1 start winning opening 36, the special figure 2 start winning opening 1 (37) or the special figure 2 start winning opening 2 (38), the operating state of the gaming machine 10 changes from the waiting state to the waiting state. Transition to (ST2). When a predetermined time elapses after the variable display game is finished without a subsequent winning, the gaming machine 10 transitions again to the customer waiting state (ST1).

  On the other hand, when the special symbol stops in the big hit mode in the fluctuation display game, the gaming machine 10 transitions from the fluctuation state (ST2) to the big hit state (ST3). In the big hit state (ST3), the screen effect during the big hit is displayed on the display device 41, and the big winning opening is opened over a predetermined round.

  When the big hit state (ST3) ends, when there is a start memory, the state transitions to the fluctuation state (ST2). On the other hand, after the end of the big hit state (ST3), when there is no start memory and a predetermined time elapses, the state transits to the customer waiting state (ST1).

  Thus, the operating state of the gaming machine 10 is in any one of the three closed states of ST1, ST2, and ST3, and the state transitions with a winning or a big hit as a trigger.

[Game state]
Next, the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a state transition diagram of the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, (a) is a state transition diagram of the gaming machine 10, and (b) is a special figure 1 variable display game. It is a pie chart showing the ratio of jackpot type (number of jackpot rounds and gaming state after jackpot), (c) is the ratio of jackpot type (number of jackpot rounds and gaming state after jackpot) in the special figure 2 variable display game It is a pie chart which shows.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (a), the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 changes according to the winning lottery result (the result of the variable display game). Except for the time of power failure, the gaming state (probability state) of the gaming machine 10 after power-on is a normal state in which the big hit probability is a normal probability.

  In the normal state, when the result of the variable display game is out of place, the gaming machine 10 is again in the normal state.

  In the normal state, when the result of the variable display game is a small hit, the gaming machine 10 enters the normal state again through the small hit state (A). In this embodiment, the probability of winning a small hit is set to 1/200, for example.

  In the normal state, when the result of the variable display game is 2R jackpot, the gaming machine 10 transits to the high probability state (D) with electric support through the 2R jackpot state (B). In the high probability state (D) with general power support (electric support), a big hit is made with a higher probability than the normal state with the electric support (short-time state, that is, the general game high probability state) until the next big hit.

  When the next big hit in the high probability state (D) with electric support is a big hit in the special figure 1 variable display game, it becomes a 2R big hit (B) or a 15R big hit (C) (see FIG. 7B), In the case of a big hit in the special figure 2 variable display game, it becomes a 15R big hit (C) (see FIG. 7C).

  In the normal state, when the result of the variable display game is 15R big hit, the gaming machine 10 goes through the 15R big hit state (C) and has a high probability state (D) with electric support or a low probability state with only electric support. Transition to (E). In the low probability state (E) with only the electric support, a big hit is made with a lower probability than the high probability state with the electric support until 100 fluctuations are completed.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 7B, in the present embodiment, for example, a big hit in the special figure 1 variable display game is a 15R probability variable big hit at a rate of 38%. The 15R probability variation jackpot is a jackpot that transitions to a high probability state (D) after the 15R jackpot. In addition, the big hit in the special figure 1 variable display game is 15R normal big hit at a rate of 38%. The 15R normal jackpot is a jackpot that transitions to a low probability state (E) after the 15R jackpot. In addition, the big hit in the special figure 1 variable display game becomes the 2R probability change big hit at a rate of 24%. The 2R probability variable big hit is a big hit that transitions to a high probability state (D) after the 2R big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 7C, in this embodiment, for example, in the special figure 2 variable display game, the big hit is 15R probability variation big hit at a rate of 62%, and 15R normal big hit at a rate of 38%.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the big hit probability in the normal state (probability of 2R big hit or 15R big hit) is set to 1/349.

  Hereinafter, control of the gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. Control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes main processing shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 9 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing]
Next, the control content in the game control apparatus 100 will be described.

  First, the main process will be described. 8A and 8B are flowcharts showing a procedure of main processing by the game control apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The main process is started when the power is turned on.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, when starting the main process, the game control apparatus 100 first executes a process for prohibiting interruption (A1001). Subsequently, an interrupt vector setting process for setting a jump destination vector address when an interrupt occurs is executed (A1002), and further, a stack for setting a stack pointer that is a start address of an area in which a value of a register or the like is saved when an interrupt occurs. Pointer setting processing is executed (A1003).

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 outputs a firing prohibition signal and sets the firing permission signal to a prohibited state (A1004). The firing permission signal is set to a prohibited state when at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 outputs a firing prohibition signal, and the launch of the game ball is prohibited.

  Thereafter, the game control device 100 reads the state of the input port 1 (first input port 122) (A1005), and executes an interrupt mode setting process for setting an interrupt process mode (A1006).

  Further, the game control device 100 sets a power-on delay timer (A1007). By setting a predetermined initial value in the power-on delay timer, the slave control means (for example, the payout control apparatus 200 or the effect control apparatus 300) that performs various controls in accordance with instructions from the game control apparatus 100 serving as the main control means. A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting until the program starts normally is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 is first started up and the command is sent to the slave control device before the slave control device (for example, the payout control device 200 or the production control device 300) is started up. Can avoid missing commands. That is, the game control device 100 delays the start of the main control means (game control device 100) and waits for the start of the slave control devices (the payout control device 200, the effect control device 300, etc.) when the power is turned on. A standby means for setting the standby time is provided.

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

  Note that an initialization switch signal is input to the first input port 122, and the operation of the initialization switch 112 is reliably performed by reading the state of the first input port 122 before the start of the standby time. It can be detected. In other words, if the state of the initialization switch 112 is read after the standby time has elapsed, the initialization switch 112 is operated after waiting for the standby time to elapse, or the initialization switch 112 is operated from when the power is turned on until the standby time elapses. It is necessary to continue doing. However, by reading the status before the start of the standby time, it can be detected by operating immediately after turning on the power without performing such troublesome operations. Can be prevented from being accepted.

  When the power-on delay timer is set (A1007), the game control apparatus 100 executes the time measurement of the standby time and the process of monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the standby time (A1008 to A1012).

  When the power failure monitoring process is started, the game control device 100 first sets the number of times (for example, twice) that the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus (for example, two times). A1008), it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (A1009).

  When the power failure monitoring signal is on (the result of A1009 is “Y”), the gaming control device 100 determines whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks set in the process of step A1008. Determine (A1010). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on for the number of checks (the result of A1010 is “N”), the process returns to the process of determining whether or not the power failure monitoring signal in step A1009 is on.

  In addition, when the game control device 100 determines that the power failure monitoring signal remains on for the number of checks (the result of A1010 is “Y”), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the gaming machine Wait until the power is turned off. In this way, it is possible to prevent a power outage from being erroneously detected due to noise, etc. by determining that a power outage has occurred when the power outage monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period of time, and appropriately deal with problems at power-on. can do.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as a power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during a predetermined standby time. As a result, it is possible to cope with a power failure that occurs during the period in which the activation of the game control device 100 that constitutes the main control means is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with a problem at the time of power-on. Note that access to the RAM is not permitted until the end of the standby time, and the stored contents at the time of the previous power shut-off are retained, so backup processing is performed when a power failure occurs here There is no need. Therefore, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, it is not necessary to back up the RAM, and the control burden can be reduced.

  On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is not on (result of A1009 is “N”), that is, when a power failure has not occurred, the game control device 100 updates the power-on delay timer by −1 (A1011), It is determined whether or not the timer value is 0 (A1012). If the value of the timer is not 0 (the result of A1012 is “N”), that is, if the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal in step A1008.

  In addition, when the value of the timer is 0 (the result of A1012 is “Y”), that is, when the standby time has expired, the game control device 100 permits access to the readable / writable memory (RAM). (A1013), off-data is output to all output ports (set to no output) (A1014).

  Next, the game control device 100 sets a serial port (a port pre-installed in the game microcomputer 111, which is used for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 in this embodiment) (A1015). ). Further, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch is turned on from the state of the first input port 122 read in advance (A1016).

  When the initialization switch is off (the result of A1016 is “N”), the game control apparatus 100 determines whether or not the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RAM is normal power interruption inspection area check data. (A1017). If normal (the result of A1017 is “Y”), it is determined whether or not the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RAM is normal power failure inspection area check data (A1018).

  Furthermore, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (the result of A1018 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 100 executes a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum of a predetermined area in the RAM (A1019). Then, it is determined whether or not the calculated checksum matches the checksum when the power is turned off (A1020). If the checksums match (the result of A1020 is “Y”), the process proceeds to step A1021 in FIG. 8B, and the process in the case of normal recovery from a power failure is executed.

  In addition, when the initialization switch is on (result of A1016 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 100 determines that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (result of A1017 is “N”). Alternatively, if the result of A1018 is “N”) and the checksum is not normal (the result of A1020 is “N”), the process proceeds to step A1026 in FIG. 8B and the initialization process is executed. That is, the initialization switch forms an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 initializes the data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. Make a means.

  The game control apparatus 100 saves the initial value at the time of power failure recovery in the area to be initialized (A1021). The areas to be initialized are a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, and an area related to error fraud monitoring. The busy signal status area for storing the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept the command, is also cleared, indicating that the state of the payout busy signal has not been determined. Undefined state. After that, the game control device 100 examines an area for storing the game state in the RAM and determines whether or not the game state is a high probability state (A1022).

  Here, when the gaming state is not a high probability state (the result of A1022 is “N”), the game control apparatus 100 skips the processing of Step A1023 and Step A1024 and proceeds to the processing of Step A1025. On the other hand, when the gaming state is a high probability state (the result of A1022 is “Y”), the ON information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (A1023), for example, a high probability notification LED provided in the batch display device 50 (Error indicator) ON (lighted) data is saved in the segment area (A1024). And the command at the time of a power failure restoration corresponding to the process number prepared in order to rationally perform the below-mentioned special figure game process is transmitted to an effect control board (effect control apparatus 300) (A1025), and step A1031 Execute the process.

  On the other hand, when the processing of step A1026 is executed after execution of steps A1016, A1017, A1018, and A1020, the game control device 100 sets the RAM access prohibited area to access permission (A1026). Further, all RAM areas including the busy signal status area are cleared to 0 (A1027), and the RAM access prohibition area is set to access prohibition (A1028).

  Then, the game control device 100 saves the initial value at the time of RAM initialization in the area to be initialized (A1029). The area to be initialized is an area related to the setting of the customer waiting demonstration area and the production mode. Furthermore, the game control device 100 transmits a command at the time of RAM initialization to the effect control board (A1030), and executes the process of step A1031.

  Note that the power failure recovery command transmitted in step A1025 and the RAM initialization command transmitted in step A1030 include the model designation command indicating the type of gaming machine, and the suspension of special figures 1 and 2. A decoration special figure 1 holding number command indicating a number and a decoration special figure 2 holding number command, and a probability information command indicating a probability state are included. Also, depending on the state when the power is turned off or when the power is turned on, if the special figure fluctuation display game is being executed when the power is turned off, the recovery screen command is used. When initialized at power-on, a power-on command is included. Furthermore, an effect mode information command indicating the state of the effect mode depending on the model, and a time-saving count information command indicating the number of remaining games in the time-saving state are included.

  The game control device 100 activates a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) by a clock generator in the game microcomputer 111 (A1031). 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 oscillation circuit 113 and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111a based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC for giving a trigger for updating the random number supplied to the random number generation circuit.

  After executing the CTC activation process of step A1031, the game control device 100 activates and sets the random number generation circuit (A1032). Specifically, the CPU 111a performs setting of a code (specified value) for activating the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Also, a bit transposition pattern of a hard random number (here, a big hit random number) generated by the hardware of the random number generation circuit is set.

  After that, the game control device 100 extracts the value of a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on, and corresponding various initial value random numbers (random numbers that determine the big hit symbol (big hit symbol) The initial value (start value) of the random number 1, the big hit symbol random number 2), and the random number (per random number) that determines the hit of the normal figure is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM (A1033), and interrupt is permitted (A1034). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111a used in the present embodiment is configured such that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on, and this value is used as the initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Subsequently, the game control device 100 executes an initial value random number update process for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers (A1035). Although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, and the hit random number are configured to be generated using random numbers generated in a random number generation circuit. However, the big hit random number is a so-called “high-speed counter” that is updated based on a clock with a speed equal to or higher than the CPU operating clock. The big hit symbol random number and the hit random number have the same period as the timer interrupt processing that is the processing unit of the program. Is a “low-speed counter” that is updated based on the CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from CTC (CTC0) for timer interrupt processing).

  In the big hit symbol random number and the hit symbol random number, a so-called “initial value changing method” is adopted in which each initial value random number (generated by software) is used to change the start value every time the random number goes around. Each random number may be a counter update by +1 or −1, or may be a random update in which all values within a range appear without overlapping until one round is reached. That is, the big hit random number is a random number that is updated only by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number is a random number that is updated by hardware and software.

  After the initial value random number update process in step A1035, the game control device 100 sets the number of times of checking by reading the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 via the port and the data bus (A1036), and monitoring the power failure. It is determined whether or not the signal is on (A1037). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on (the result of A1037 is “N”), the process returns to the initial value random number update process of step A1035. 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 (A1035) (A1034), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed. It is possible to prevent the interruption process from being pressed by waiting in the value random number update process.

  Note that the initial value random number update process of step A1035 includes a method of performing the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. When such a method is adopted, both of the initial value random number update processes are performed. In order to avoid the execution of the update process, when the initial value random number update process is performed in the main process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update and release the interrupt. On the other hand, if the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed as in the present embodiment and only in the main process, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. This has the advantage that the main process is simplified.

  When the power failure monitoring signal is on (the result of A1037 is “Y”), the game control device 100 determines whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks set in the process of step A1036. Determine (A1038). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on for the number of checks (the result of A1038 is “N”), the process returns to step A1037 to determine whether the power failure monitoring signal is on.

  In addition, the game control device 100 interrupts once when the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks (the result of A1038 is “Y”), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred. Is prohibited (A1039) and off-data is output to all output ports (A1040).

  Thereafter, the game control device 100 saves the power failure inspection area check data 1 in the power failure inspection area 1 (A1041), and saves the power failure inspection area check data 2 in the power failure inspection area 2 (A1042). Further, a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum when the RAM power is shut off is executed (A1043), and the calculated checksum is saved (A1044). Finally, a process for prohibiting access to the RAM is executed (A1045), and the system waits until the gaming machine is powered off.

  In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure inspection area and the checksum at power-off is calculated to determine whether the information stored in the RAM before power-off is properly backed up. It can be judged at the time of re-input.

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

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

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

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

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of timer interrupt processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. The timer interrupt process is started when a periodic 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, timer interrupt processing is started.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, the game control device 100 first saves the value held in a predetermined register in the RAM (A1301). 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, the game control apparatus 100 executes input processing for inputting from various sensors and switches and capturing signals, that is, reading the state of each input port (A1302). Further, based on the output data set in the various processes, an output process for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (general power solenoid 38b, special prize opening solenoid 39b) is executed (A1303). If a firing prohibition signal is output in the processing of step A1004 in the main processing, a firing permission signal is output by performing this output processing, and the firing permission signal can be set to a permitted state. .

  Next, the game control device 100 executes command transmission processing for outputting the command set in the transmission buffer in various processing to the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300 (A1304), and further random number update processing 1 (A1305). ), Random number update processing 2 (A1306) is executed. After that, is there a normal signal input from the usual gate switch 34a, winning port switch 35a, starting port 1 switch 36a, starting port 2 switch 1 (37a), starting port 2 switch 2 (38a), and count switch 39a? A winning opening switch / status monitoring process for monitoring whether or not the error is detected (whether the front frame or the glass frame is not opened) is executed (A1307). The details of the command transmission process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, the game control device 100 executes a special figure game process for performing a process related to the special figure variable display game (A1308), and subsequently executes a general figure game process for performing a process related to the general figure variable display game (A1309). . Details of the special game process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the game control device 100 is provided in the gaming machine 10 and executes a segment LED editing process for driving a segment LED that displays special information variation game and various information related to the game to display desired contents. (A1310).

  Furthermore, the game control apparatus 100 executes a magnet fraud monitoring process that checks the detection signal from the magnetic sensor switch 61 to determine whether there is any abnormality (A1311). Further, a radio wave fraud monitoring process for checking the detection signal from the radio wave sensor 62 to determine whether there is any abnormality is executed (A1312).

  After that, the game control device 100 executes an external information editing process for setting a signal to be output to various external devices in the output buffer (A1313). Subsequently, the game control device 100 clears the interrupt request (A1314). Finally, the register data saved in step A1301 is restored (A1315), an interrupt is permitted (A1316), and then the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Command transmission processing]
Next, the command transmission process (A1304) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of command transmission processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the command transmission process, the game control device 100 transmits a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern of identification information in a special figure variation display game, a power failure recovery command for executing a power failure recovery process, to the effect control device 300, This is a process of transmitting a prize ball command for designating the number of prize balls to be paid out from the payout apparatus to the payout control apparatus 200.

  First, the game control device 100 executes an effect control command transmission process for transmitting various effect control commands to the effect control device 300 (A1401). Details of the effect control command transmission process will be described with reference to FIG.

  Next, the game control device 100 executes payout command transmission processing for transmitting a payout command such as a prize ball payout command to the payout control device 200 (A1402), and returns to timer interrupt processing. Details of the payout command transmission processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  The command transmission to the effect control device 300 and the command transmission to the payout control device 200 are transmitted by serial communication. The communication to the payout control device 200 may be encrypted so as not to accept an unauthorized signal.

[Direction control command transmission processing]
Next, the effect control command transmission process (A1401) in the command transmission process described above will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the effect control command transmission process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game control device 100 compares the value of the write counter that is “+1” when the transmission command is set in the RAM with the value of the read counter that is “+1” when the transmission command is read from the RAM. Is set (A1501), and the presence / absence of an unsent command is determined (A1502). If the value of the write counter is the same as the value of the read counter (the result of A1502 is “N”), this process ends because there is no untransmitted command.

  On the other hand, if the value of the write counter does not match the value of the read counter (the result of A1502 is “Y”), there is an untransmitted command, so the game control device 100 sets the read counter to “+1”. Update (A1503), and load an untransmitted command from the command transmission area (MODE (upper byte)) corresponding to the value of the read counter (A1504).

  Next, the game control device 100 resets the area (MODE (upper byte)) in which the acquired command is stored (A1505), and starts from the command transmission area (ACTION (lower byte)) corresponding to the value of the read counter. The command is loaded (A1506).

  Finally, the game control device 100 resets the area (ACTION (lower byte)) where the acquired command is stored (A1507), and executes an effect control command output process for transmitting the effect control command to the effect control device 300 (A1508), the process is terminated. Details of the effect control command output process will be described with reference to FIG.

[Direction control command output processing]
Next, the details of the effect control command output process (A1508) in the aforementioned effect control command transmission process will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the effect control command output process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the game control apparatus 100 prepares command (MODE) data as an effect control command to be output (A1601), prepares an off time of a strobe signal indicating that the command (MODE) is being output (A1602), and outputs command data. Processing is executed (A1603). Details of the command data output processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, command (ACTION) data is prepared as an effect control command to be output (A1604), an off time of a strobe signal indicating that the command (ACTION) is being output is prepared (A1605), and command data output processing is executed ( A1606).

[Command data output processing]
Next, the details of the command data output process (A1603, A1606) in the above-described effect control command output process will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of command data output processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the game control device 100 stores the effect control command output in the Schmitt buffer 134 so that the state immediately before the port is not lost (A1701).

  Next, the game control device 100 outputs an effect control command to the effect control device 300 (A1702), holds the signal excluding the strobe signal in the immediately previous state, and is in the off state (for example, low level indicating invalid reading of data). A strobe signal is added and output (A1703).

  Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the time for turning off the strobe signal (off time) has ended in the next A1704. If it is determined that the off time has not ended (the result of A1704 is “N”), the process returns to A1702 and the above process is repeated.

  On the other hand, when the game control apparatus 100 determines that the off time has expired (the result of A1704 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 100 sets the time for which the strobe signal is in an on state (for example, high level indicating that data reading is valid) ( A1705). Subsequently, on the register holding the data loaded in A1701, the strobe signal is set to the on state while keeping the signal excluding the strobe signal of the output port 134 in the previous state (A1706). Then, an effect control command is output (A1707), and an on-state (high level) strobe signal is output to the effect control device 300 (A1708).

  Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the time for which the strobe signal should be turned on (on time) has ended (A1709). If the ON time has not expired (the result of A1709 is “N”), the process returns to A1707 and the above process is repeated. In addition, when the on-time ends in A1709 (the result of A1709 is “Y”), the process proceeds to A1710, the off-state strobe signal is set (A1710), and the off-state strobe signal is output. (A1711), this process is terminated.

  The reason why the effect control command is output again at A1707 is to prevent the effect control command being output from being output after the power failure is restored when a power failure occurs during the loop processing of A1707 to A1709. It is also possible to avoid changing the command code due to noise. Note that A1704 and A1709 can loop only the respective processes.

[Payout command transmission processing]
Next, details of the payout command transmission process (A1402) in the command transmission process described above will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of payout command transmission processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game control device 100 first checks whether there is a count in the winning number counter area 2 (A1801). The winning number counter area is provided in the RAM 111c of the game control apparatus 100, and a winning number counter area 1 and a winning number counter area 2 are provided. The winning number counter area 1 is an area used to transmit a payout command (prize ball command) for instructing the payout control device 200 to pay out a prize ball, and a prize for which a payout command has not yet been transmitted. The winning data corresponding to the ball is stored. That is, the winning number counter area 1 serves as a prize ball command counter capable of storing information relating to the prize ball command.

  The winning number counter area 2 is used to transmit a main winning ball signal to be output to an external device every time the number of winning balls (scheduled number of payouts) generated by winning a winning opening reaches a predetermined number (here, 10). The winning data corresponding to the winning ball which is the area to be used and for which the main winning ball signal generation processing is not performed is stored. That is, the winning number counter area 2 serves as a main winning ball signal counter capable of storing information related to the main winning ball signal. In addition to the main prize ball signal, a payout prize ball signal is output to the external device every time the number of prize balls actually paid out from the payout control apparatus 200 reaches a predetermined number (here, 10). By checking these two signals, it is possible to monitor unauthorized payout.

  Each of these winning number counter areas is classified by the number of winning balls set for each winning opening (for example, 2 winning balls, 3 winning balls, 10 winning balls, 13 winning balls, 14 winning balls). ) Is provided with a winning number counter area, and the number of counts in the corresponding winning number counter area is incremented by 1 based on winning in the winning opening. That is, information on the winning can be stored in units of one winning in the winning area. The win counter area 1 is assigned a larger area than the win counter area 2 so that more win data can be stored. This is because the main prize ball signal can be transmitted regardless of the state of the transmission destination, whereas the payout command may be suspended depending on the state of the payout control device 200 that is the transmission destination, and more unsent This is because data may be accumulated.

  In the process of checking whether or not there is a count in the winning number counter area 2 in step A1801, the game control device 100 receives a winning that is the check target among a plurality of winning number counter areas provided for each number of winning balls. It is determined whether there is a count number other than “0” in the number counter area.

  When there is no count number in the winning number counter area 2 (the result of A1801 is “N”), the game control apparatus 100 updates the address of the winning number counter area to be checked (A1802). Further, it is determined whether or not the check of the count numbers in all the winning number counter areas has been completed (A1803).

  When all the checks are completed (the result of A1803 is “Y”), the game control device 100 proceeds to the process of step A1810. On the other hand, if all the checks have not been completed (the result of A1803 is “N”), the process returns to step A1801, and the processes from step A1801 to step A1803 are repeated.

  In addition, when there is a count number (the result of A1801 is “Y”), the game control device 100 subtracts (−1) the count number of the target winning number counter area (A1804), and the target winning number counter The number of prize balls corresponding to the area is acquired (A1805). Then, the value of the remaining number of prize balls and the acquired number of prize balls are added and saved in the prize ball remaining number area as a new number of remaining prize balls (A1806). Note that as the value of the remaining prize ball area before the processing of step A1806, a fraction that does not satisfy a predetermined number serving as a reference for output of the main prize ball signal is stored.

  After that, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the value of the remaining prize ball number area is 10 or more, which is a predetermined number serving as a reference for output of the main prize ball signal (A1807). If it is not 10 or more (the result of A1807 is “N”), the process proceeds to step A1810. On the other hand, if it is 10 or more (the result of A1807 is “Y”), 10 which is a predetermined number serving as a reference for the output of the main prize ball signal is subtracted from the value of the remaining prize ball area (A1808). Further, the value of the main prize ball signal output frequency area is updated by 1 (A1809), and the process returns to step A1807.

  Through the above processing, the main prize ball signal is output to an external device such as a hall computer. That is, the game control device 100 serves as an external information output means for outputting a main prize ball signal including information on the number of prize balls determined to be paid out as a result of winning a game ball to a predetermined prize area to the outside of the gaming machine. . By outputting the main prize ball signal, when game ball payouts such as during big hits are concentrated, the output of the prize ball signal is delayed with the payout of game balls, and the exact generated during the big hit is delayed. It is possible to prevent a problem that the number of prize balls cannot be counted.

  If the payout command transmission timer is not 0, the game control apparatus 100 updates −1 (A1810), and determines whether or not the payout command transmission timer has reached 0 (A1811). If the payout command transmission timer is not 0 (the result of A1811 is “N”), the payout command transmission process is terminated. If the payout command transmission timer is 0 (the result of A1811 is “Y”), it is determined whether or not the payout busy signal status is in an idle state (A1812).

  The payout busy signal is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control apparatus 200 can immediately start payout control. If the payout control cannot be started immediately, the payout busy signal is turned on. That is, the payout busy signal can be said to be a signal indicating whether or not a payout command (prize ball command) can be received. That is, the payout busy signal is a status signal indicating whether or not the payout control means (payout control device 200) can start payout control. The payout busy signal status is information in which whether or not the payout control device 200 can immediately start payout control based on the state of the payout busy signal, and is an idle state in which payout control can be started immediately. Either a busy state in which the payout control cannot be started immediately or an undefined state in which the state is undefined is set.

  When the payout busy signal status is not in the idle state (the result of A1812 is “N”), the game control apparatus 100 ends the payout command transmission process. When not in an idle state, a busy state and an indefinite state are included. In this way, when the payout control device 200 cannot immediately start payout control and does not transmit a payout command, it is possible to perform useless processing by not performing subsequent processing relating to the transmission of the payout command. To prevent and reduce the burden of control.

  The indefinite state is set, for example, by clearing the busy signal status area in the process at power-on. This indefinite state is set to the idle state or the busy state based on the state of the payout busy signal being maintained for a predetermined period in a state indicating that the payout control can be started immediately or not. It will be solved. That is, when a power failure occurs and returns from the power failure, even if a state signal indicating that the payout control can be started is output from the payout control device 200, a prize ball command is immediately sent to the payout control device 200. A prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control device 200 in response to the fact that a state signal indicating that payout control can be started from the payout control device 200 is continuously output for a predetermined period. As a result, the payout control device 200 receives the prize ball command and knows that the payout process can be performed immediately, and then transmits the prize ball command, and the payout control corresponding to the prize ball command is performed. It can be prevented from being broken.

  When the payout busy signal status is in the idle state (the result of A1812 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 100 checks whether there is a count in the winning number counter area 1 (A1813). In the process of checking whether the winning number counter area 1 has a count, among the plurality of winning number counter areas provided for each number of winning balls, a count number other than “0” is displayed in the winning number counter area to be checked. It is determined whether or not there is.

  When there is no count number (the result of A1813 is “N”), the game control apparatus 100 updates the address of the winning number counter area to be checked (A1814), and counts all the winning number counter areas. It is determined whether the number check is completed (A1815). When all the checks are completed (the result of A1815 is “Y”), the payout command transmission process ends. On the other hand, if all the checks have not been completed (the result of A1815 is “N”), the process returns to step A1813 and the processes from step A1813 to A1815 are repeated.

  In addition, when there is a count number (the result of A1813 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 100 subtracts (−1) the count number of the target winning number counter area (A1816), and the target winning number counter A payout command corresponding to the area is acquired (A1817). Then, the payout command is stored in the payout serial transmission buffer (A1818), an initial value is set in the payout command transmission timer (A1819), and then the payout command transmission process is terminated. The payout command transmission timer is for managing transmission intervals, and for example, 200 ms is set as an initial value.

  As a result, a payout command (prize ball command) in units of one win in the winning area is generated and transmitted to the payout control device 200. The payout control device 200 performs control for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls based on the payout command. That is, the game control apparatus 100 can start the payout control with a status signal indicating whether or not the payout control means output from the payout control means (payout control apparatus 200) can start payout control. In this case, a prize ball command transmission means for sending a prize ball command to the payout control means is provided.

  As described above, the game control device 100 performs control to transmit the award ball command based on the state signal output from the payout control device 200, so that the award is given only when the payout control device 200 can immediately execute payout control. A ball command will be sent. As a result, data corresponding to a winning that has not yet been paid out is held on the game control device 100 side, so that it is backed up by the game control device 100 when a power failure occurs, and is backed up to the payout control device 200. Even if it does not have the function to do, accurate payout control can be realized.

  In a conventional gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-312759), when a power-off state occurs for some reason, the payout control device 200 backs up data in its storage means and immediately before power-off. The payout control state based on the data is maintained. However, the conventional gaming machine requires a function for backing up, resulting in a problem of increasing costs. According to the present embodiment, accurate payout control can be realized without providing the payout control apparatus 200 with a function for backing up.

  Also, since the main prize ball signal transmitted to the external device is output regardless of the state of the payout busy signal, the main prize ball signal can be output without delay. The time can be accurately grasped, for example, the base value can be grasped accurately. Also, since the prize ball command counter capable of storing information relating to the prize ball command and the main prize ball signal counter capable of storing information relating to the main prize ball signal are separately provided, the prize ball command and the main prize ball having different transmission timings are provided. Signal information can be managed separately, and information can be managed reliably.

  From the above, the game control is performed in an integrated manner, and a prize area provided in the game area 32 (general prize opening 35, special figure 1 start prize opening 36, special figure 2 start prize opening 1 (37), special figure) 2 game control means (game control device 100) for transmitting a prize ball command based on winning of a game ball to the start winning opening 2 (38) and special variable prize winning device 39), and a prize ball sent from the game control means A payout control means (payout control device 200) for performing payout control of the game ball based on the command, and the game control means can start the payout control by the payout control means output from the payout control means. Based on a status signal (busy signal) indicating whether or not a prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control means, and when a power failure occurs and returns from the power failure, the payout control means can start payout control. A status signal indicating that Even if it has been done, it does not immediately send a prize ball command to the payout control means, but corresponds to the state signal indicating that payout control can be started from the payout control means for a predetermined period of time. Thus, the prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control means.

  In addition, the game area 32 includes a prize area having a different number of balls (a general prize opening 35, a special figure 1 start prize opening 36, a special figure 2 start prize opening 1 (37), a special figure 2 start prize opening 2 (38), a special prize area 2). A plurality of variable prize-winning devices 39) are provided, and the game control means (game control device 100) is capable of specifying for each prize ball number whether or not a prize ball command for instructing payout control of game balls has not been transmitted. (Game control device 100), the status signal indicates that the payout control can be started, and when there is an unsent prize ball command in each prize ball command counter, a prize ball command is issued to the payout control means ( Whether or not there is an unsent prize ball command in each prize ball command counter is used to determine whether or not the status signal can start the payout control. This is done before the identification.

  In addition to performing game control in an integrated manner, predetermined winning areas (general winning port 35, special figure 1 starting winning port 36, special figure 2 starting winning port 1 (37), special figure 2 starting winning port 2 (38) , A game control means (game control apparatus 100) for transmitting a prize ball command based on the winning of the game ball to the special variable prize winning device 39), and a game ball of the game ball based on the prize ball command transmitted from the game control means. A payout control means (payout control device 200) that performs payout control, and the game control means is a payout controller that outputs a status signal indicating whether or not the payout control means can start payout control. When it is indicated that the control can be started, a prize ball command transmission means (game control device 100) for sending a prize ball command to the payout control means, and a payout is made in accordance with the winning of the game ball to a predetermined prize area. Information on the number of winning balls External information output means (game control device 100) for outputting a prize ball signal (main prize ball signal) to the outside of the gaming machine, the external information output means, the status signal output from the payout control means, This means that a prize ball signal is output regardless of whether or not the payout control means can start payout control.

  In addition, the prize ball command transmission means (game control device 100) immediately receives a prize ball command even when a power failure occurs and the status signal indicates that the payout control can be started when the power failure is restored. Is not transmitted to the payout control means (payout control device 200), and a prize ball command is issued in response to a state in which the state signal indicates that the payout control can be started for a predetermined period of time. This means that it is transmitted to the payout control means.

  Further, the game control means (game control device 100) has a prize ball command counter (game control device 100) capable of storing information relating to a prize ball command and a prize capable of storing information relating to a prize ball signal (main prize ball signal). A ball signal counter (game control device 100), and a prize ball command transmission means (game control device 100) is a predetermined winning area (general winning port 35, special figure 1 starting winning port 36, special figure 2 starting prize). A prize ball command is generated in units of one prize to the mouth 1 (37), the special figure 2 starting prize opening 2 (38), and the special variable prize winning device 39), and the status signal indicates that the payout control can be started. In the case shown, it is configured to transmit one prize ball command to the payout control means (payout control apparatus 200), and the prize ball command counter (game control apparatus 100) receives one prize in a predetermined winning area. The winning information can be stored as a unit The number of prize ball commands that have not been transmitted is updated by updating the game ball in a predetermined winning area when winning and at the same time updating in response to the transmission to the prize ball command to the payout control means. The external information output means accumulates the number of award balls determined to be paid out in accordance with the winning of game balls to a predetermined winning area, and outputs a prize ball signal every time the accumulated value reaches a predetermined number. The prize ball signal counter is configured to output to the outside, and the prize ball signal counter can store information on the prize in units of one prize to the predetermined prize area, and is updated when the game ball is won to the predetermined prize area. At the same time, the number of prize balls that have not yet been accumulated can be stored by performing an update corresponding to the number of prize balls accumulated by the external information output means.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, the details of the special game process (A1308) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special game process according to the first embodiment of this invention. In the special figure game process, the input of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 1 (37a) and the start port 2 switch 2 (38a) are monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure is displayed. Set up.

  The game control apparatus 100 first executes a start port switch monitoring process for monitoring winnings of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 1 (37a), and the start port 2 switch 2 (38a) (A2601). In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins the special figure 1 start winning port 36, the special figure 2 start winning port 1 (37), and the special figure 2 start winning port 2 (38), various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) Is extracted, and a game result pre-determination is performed in which the game result based on the winning is determined in advance before the start of the special figure variation display game based on the winning. Details of the start port switch monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG.

  Next, the game control device 100 executes a special winning opening switch monitoring process (A2602). In the big winning opening switch monitoring process, the detection of the game ball by the count switch 39a provided in the special variable winning device 39 is monitored.

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 updates -1 if the special figure game processing timer is not 0 (A2603). The minimum value of the special figure game processing timer is set to zero. Then, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the value of the special figure game process timer is 0 (A2604).

  Next, when the value of the special figure game processing timer is 0 (the result of A2604 is “Y”), that is, when the time has expired or has already expired, the game control device 100 A special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to branch to the process corresponding to the process number is set in the register (A2605). Further, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired using the special figure game sequence branch table (A2606). Then, the return address after the branch process ends is saved in the stack area (A2607), and the game branch process is executed according to the game process number (A2608).

  When the game process number is “0” in step A2608, the game control apparatus 100 monitors the start of change of the special figure change display game, sets the start of change of the special figure change display game, sets the effect, A special figure routine process for setting information necessary for performing the process during the figure change is executed (A2609). Details of the special figure routine processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the game process number is “1” in step A2608, the game control apparatus 100 sets a special figure stop display time, sets information necessary for performing special figure display processing, and the like. The changing process is executed (A2610).

  When the game processing number is “2” in step A2608, the game control device 100 sets the fanfare command according to the type of jackpot or sets each jackpot if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a jackpot. A special figure display in-process is performed for setting the fanfare time according to the special winning opening opening pattern, setting information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing (A2611).

  When the game processing number is “3” in step A2608, the game control apparatus 100 sets information necessary for setting the opening time of the big winning opening, updating the number of opening, and processing during the opening of the big winning opening. The process during the fanfare / interval is performed (A2612).

  If the game process number is “4” in step A2608, the game control device 100 sets an interval command if the big hit round is not the final round, while setting an ending command if the big round is the final round, A large winning opening opening process for setting information necessary for performing the winning opening remaining ball processing is executed (A2613).

  When the game processing number is “5” in step A2608, the game control device 100 sets a time for discharging the remaining balls in the big winning opening if the big hit round is the final round, The big winning opening remaining ball process for setting information necessary for the end process is executed (A2614).

  When the game process number is “6” in step A2608, the game control apparatus 100 executes a jackpot end process for setting information necessary for executing the special figure routine process (A2615).

  When the process based on the game process number ends, the game control device 100 prepares a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51 (A2616), and then the symbol fluctuation control process related to the special figure 1 display 51. Is executed (A2617). And after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (A2618), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed (A2619).

  On the other hand, when the value of the special figure game processing timer is not 0 (the result of A2604 is “N”), that is, when the time has not expired, the game control device 100 proceeds to step A2616 and performs the subsequent processing. Run.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process (A2601) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of start port switch monitoring processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the game control apparatus 100 prepares a table for setting information on hold by the special figure 1 start winning opening (special figure 1 starting winning opening 36) (A2701), and then executes common figure start opening switch common processing ( A2702). The details of the special figure start port switch common process will be described with reference to FIG. 17 together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A2706.

  Next, in the game control device 100, the ordinary electric accessory (movable member 38c) is in operation, that is, the ordinary electric accessory is activated, and a special ball is awarded to the special figure 2 start winning opening 2 (38). It is determined whether or not the open state is possible (A2703). If the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (the result of A2703 is “Y”), the processing after step A2705 is executed.

  On the other hand, when the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (the result of A2703 is “N”), the game control apparatus 100 determines whether or not the ordinary electric fraud is occurring (A2704). In the determination of whether or not the power train fraud is occurring, if the number of fraudulent winnings in the special figure 2 start winning mouth 2 (38) is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determination (for example, 5), judge. The special figure 2 start winning opening 2 (38) cannot receive a game ball in the closed state, and can receive a game ball only in the open state. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, it is a case where some abnormality or fraud has occurred. When there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. Then, when the number of illegal winnings counted in this way is equal to or larger than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value), it is determined that fraud has occurred.

  The game control device 100, when there is no fraud in ordinary power transmission (the result of A2704 is “N”), holds information by the special figure 2 start winning opening 1 (37) and the special figure 2 start winning opening 2 (38). Prepare a table for setting (A2705). Subsequently, a special figure start port switch common process is executed (A2706), and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

  On the other hand, the game control apparatus 100 ends this process when the public power fraud is occurring (the result of A2704 is “Y”). That is, the second start memory is not generated any more.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, details of the special view start port switch common processing (A2702, A2706) in the above-described start port switch monitoring processing will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure start port switch common process according to the first embodiment of this invention. The special process 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, the start port 2 switch 1 (37a), and the start port 2 switch 2 (38a). It is.

  The game control device 100 first determines whether or not there is an input to the start port switch to be monitored among the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 1 (37a), and the start port 2 switch 2 (38a). (A2801). Then, when there is no input to the monitored start port switch (the result of A2801 is “N”), this processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, when there is an input to the monitored start port switch (the result of A2801 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 100 determines whether there is latch data in the target random number latch register (A2802). . If there is no latch data in the target random number latch register (the result of A2802 is “N”), that is, if no random number has been extracted, this processing ends.

  In addition, when there is latch data in the target random number latch register (the result of A2802 is “Y”), the game control device 100 saves the start port winning flag of the start port switch to be monitored (A2803), The big hit random number extracted is loaded into the monitored hard random number latch register and prepared (A2804).

  Subsequently, the game control device 100 provides information on the number of winnings to the start port switch to be monitored among the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 1 (37a), and the start port 2 switch 2 (38a). The start port signal output count which is the output count to the management device outside the machine 10 is loaded (A2805). Further, the value of the loaded start port signal output count is updated by +1 (A2806), and it is determined whether the output count overflows (A2807).

  When the number of outputs does not overflow (the result of A2807 is “N”), the game control apparatus 100 saves the updated value in the start port signal output count area of the RAM (A2808). On the other hand, if the output count overflows (the result of A2807 is “Y”), the process of step A2809 is executed without executing the process of step A2808.

  Next, the game control device 100 updates the number of reserved special drawings (starting memory) corresponding to the monitored starting port switch among the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switches 1 and 2 (37a, 38a). Is less than the upper limit value (A2809). If the special figure hold number is less than the upper limit (the result of A2809 is “Y”), the number of special figure hold to be updated (the special figure 1 hold number or the special figure 2 hold number) is updated by one (A2812). . Further, a decoration special figure hold number command corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored and the special figure hold number is prepared (A2813), and a command setting process is executed (A2814).

  Subsequently, the game control device 100 calculates the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the number of reserved special figure corresponding to the monitored start port switch (A2815), and saves the big hit random number in the big hit random number storage area of the RAM ( A2816).

  Next, the game control device 100 extracts and prepares the jackpot symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored (A2817), and saves it in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of the RAM (A2818). Further, the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are extracted and saved in the fluctuation pattern random number storage area of the RAM corresponding to each random number (A2819).

  Finally, the game control device 100 executes a special figure hold information determination process (A2820), and ends the special figure start port switch common process. Details of the special figure hold information determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  Here, the game control device 100 (RAM 111c) determines whether or not a predetermined amount of game balls flows into the start winning area of the special figure 1 start winning opening 36 or the special figure 2 start winning opening 1 or 2 (37, 38). A start winning storage means for extracting a random number and storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a start memory to be the right to execute the variable display game is provided. In addition, the start winning memory means (game control device 100) sets various random numbers extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the special figure 1 start winning opening (special figure 1 start winning opening 36) up to a predetermined number. Are stored as the first start memory, and various random numbers extracted based on the winning of game balls to the special figure 2 start winning opening 1 (37) and the special figure 2 starting winning opening 2 (38) The upper limit is stored as the second start memory.

  On the other hand, when the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (the result of A2809 is “N”), the game control apparatus 100 prepares a decorative special figure hold number command (pending overflow command) (A2810). Thereafter, a command setting process is executed (A2811), and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (A2820) in the above-described start port switch common process will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of special figure hold information determination processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

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

  First, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the input of the start port switch related to A2803 in the special figure start port switch common processing is the input of the start port 2 switch 1 (37a) or the start port 2 switch 2 (38a). Check and judge (A2901, A2902). When there is no input from the start port 2 switch 1 (37a) or the start port 2 switch 2 (38a) (the result of A2902 is “N”), the game control device 100 displays the special figure 2 start winning port 2 ( It is determined whether or not the open extension function of 38) is in operation, that is, whether the special figure 2 start winning opening 2 (38) is in ordinary power support (electric support) (A2903).

  When the special figure 2 winning prize opening 2 (38) is not supported (the result of A2903 is “N”), the game control device 100 determines whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in a big hit (special game state). Determine (A2904).

  When the gaming machine 10 is not in the big hit (the result of A2904 is “N”), the game control device 100 determines whether or not the big hit is a big hit depending on whether or not the acquired big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value. A big hit determination process is performed (A2905).

  On the other hand, in A2903, when the special figure 2 start winning opening 2 (38) is under ordinary power support (electric support) (the result of A2903 is “Y”), or when the gaming machine 10 is in a big hit (The result of A2904 is “Y”), the game control device 100 ends the special figure hold information determination processing this time. That is, when the input of the start port switch related to A2801 of the special-purpose start port switch common processing is the start port 1 switch 36a, when the ordinary power is supported or the gaming machine 10 is in a big hit, the start memory is stored. The prefetch process for determining the corresponding result related information is not performed.

  In addition, when the input of the start port switch is the input of the start port 2 switch 1 (37a) or the start port 2 switch (38a) (the result of A2902 is “Y”), the game control device 100 determines that the game control device 100 is A2903, A2904. Without performing the above process, the process shifts to A2905, and the subsequent processes are performed. In other words, when the input of the start port switch related to A2803 of the special figure start port switch common processing is the start port 2 switch 1 (37a) or the start port 2 switch (38a), the ordinary power is being supported, or the gaming machine 10 Regardless of whether or not it is a big hit, a pre-reading process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start-up storage is performed.

  Next, when the determination result of the big hit determination process is not a big hit (the result of A2906 is “N”), the game control apparatus 100 sets a loss information table (A2907), and proceeds to A2915. On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination process is a big hit (result of A2906 is “Y”), it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a (A2908).

  When the game control apparatus 100 determines that the input is the start port 1 switch 36a (the result of A2909 is “Y”), it prepares the jackpot symbol random number check table 1 (A2910), and proceeds to A2912. To do. If it is determined that the input is not the start port 1 switch 36a (the result of A2909 is “N”), the jackpot symbol random number check table 2 is prepared (A2911), and the process proceeds to A2912.

  Subsequently, the game control device 100 checks the jackpot symbol random number and acquires the corresponding winning information pointer (A2912). After setting the jackpot information table address table (A2913), the jackpot information table corresponding to the winning information pointer is acquired, set (A2914), and the process proceeds to A2915.

  Next, the game control device 100 acquires symbol information from the set information table (big hit information table or outlier information table) (A2915), and saves the acquired symbol information in the symbol information (work) area ( A2916). Next, a start opening winning effect symbol command is acquired from the set information table (A2917), and the acquired starting opening winning effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area (A2918). For example, the start opening winning effect design command is used to notify the effect control device 300 of a prior determination result (prefetch result) corresponding to the start memory.

  Then, the game control device 100 prepares a start port winning flag of the start port switch to be monitored (A2919), prepares a target table for setting a start port winning effect command (A2920), and performs special figure information setting processing ( A2921) is performed. Subsequently, after executing the latter half variation pattern setting process for setting the latter half variation pattern among the variation modes in the special figure variation display game (A2922), the variation pattern setting process for setting the first half variation pattern of the special figure variation display game is performed. Execute (A2923). Here, the first half variation pattern is a variation pattern before reaching the reach state, and the second half variation pattern is a variation pattern after reaching the reach state. The latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (A2922) and the fluctuation pattern setting process (A2923) are processes for selecting one fluctuation pattern from a plurality of fluctuation patterns indicating the fluctuation mode of the identification information. It is executed based on the variation pattern selected by.

  Next, the game control device 100 calculates and prepares the MODE portion of the variation (start opening prize effect) command corresponding to the first variation number of the first variation pattern (A2924), and sets the value of the second variation number of the second variation pattern. A command setting process is performed to prepare as an ACTION section for a variation command (A2925), and set these as a start opening prize effect command to be sent to the effect control device 300 in combination (A2926). Subsequently, the start opening winning effect design command is loaded and prepared (A2927), and the command setting process is executed (A2928). Thereafter, the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.

  That is, the game control apparatus 100 prepares a start opening prize effect command in the processes of A2924 and A2925, and further prepares a start opening prize effect symbol command in the process of A2927, and determines the determination result (prefetch result). ) Can be notified to the production control device 300 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start-up memory. The effect control device 300 changes the display mode of the start memory display (hold display) displayed on the variable display device 41 as a hold change advance notice, for example, before the start timing of the special figure variable display game. The result of the special figure variation display game is notified to the person. Here, the game control apparatus 100 functions as a prior determination means, and the effect control apparatus 300 functions as a prior notification means.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (A2609) in the special figure game process described above will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure routine processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game control apparatus 100 first checks and determines whether or not the number of holds in the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is 0 (A3001, A3002). If the number of suspensions in the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is 0 (the result of A3002 is “Y”), it is checked whether or not the customer waiting demonstration has been started (A3003, A3004).

  If the customer waiting demo has not been started (the result of A3004 is “N”), the game control device 100 saves the customer waiting demo flag in the customer waiting demo flag area (A3005). Then, a customer waiting demonstration command is prepared (A3006), and a command setting process is executed (A3007).

  When the customer waiting demonstration has already been started (the result of A3004 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 100 executes the processes after A3008 without executing the processes from A3005 to A3007.

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 executes the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (A3008), and ends this process. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 1, after setting "0" related to the special figure normal process as the process number, the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area, and the variable symbol discrimination flag area is cleared. Further, the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the special prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area.

  When the number of holds in the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is not 0 (the result of A3002 is “N”), the game control device 100 determines whether or not the earliest start memory is the first start memory. (A3010). When the earliest start memory is the start memory of FIG. 1 (the result of A3009 is “Y”), the game control device 100 executes the special chart 1 variation start process (A3010). Details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process will be described with reference to FIG.

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 executes the special figure changing process transition setting process of FIG. 1 (A3011), and ends this process.

  On the other hand, when the earliest start memory is not special figure 1 (the result of A3009 is “N”), the game control device 100 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (A3012). Details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process will be described with reference to FIG.

  Next, the game control device 100 executes the special figure changing process transition setting process of FIG. 2 (A3013), and ends this process.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
Next, details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (A3010) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the variable display game of FIG. 1 is a big hit, and performs a big hit flag 1 setting process for setting deviation information and big hit information in the big hit flag 1 area (A3101). Next, it is determined whether or not the variable display game shown in FIG. 1 is a small hit, and a small hit flag 1 setting process for setting shift information and small hit information in the small hit flag 1 area is performed (A3102). Details of the small hit flag 1 setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 performs the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (A3103), and thereafter, a signal corresponding to the special symbol 1 stop symbol number is input to the test signal output data area. Save (A3104). Subsequently, the symbol information is loaded from the symbol information area (A3105), and the symbol information is saved in the working symbol information area of the RAM (A3106).

  Next, the game control device 100 sets the special figure 1 fluctuation flag (A3107) and saves the special figure 1 fluctuation flag in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RAM (A3108). Thereafter, a table (for special figure 1) for setting information on the variation pattern is prepared (A3109), and special figure information setting processing for setting special figure information is performed (A3110).

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 performs the latter half variation pattern setting process for setting the latter half variation pattern among the variation modes in the variation display game of FIG. 1 (A3111), and then the first half variation of the special diagram 1 variation display game. A variation pattern setting process for setting a pattern is performed (A3112). Thereafter, the fluctuation start information setting process for setting the fluctuation start information of the special figure 1 is performed (A3113), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended.

  In the variation start information setting process (A3113), a variation pattern command including information related to the variation pattern of the special figure 1 variation display game, a symbol command corresponding to the jackpot information / offset information set in the jackpot flag 1 and the like are set. In this way, the game control device 100 serves as first game execution means for executing the first variable display game as the variable display game based on the first start memory.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Next, details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (A3012) in the special figure ordinary process described above will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the variable display game shown in FIG. 2 is a big hit, and performs a big hit flag 2 setting process for setting deviation information and big hit information in the big hit flag 2 area (A3201). Next, a small hit flag 2 setting process (A3202) is performed for determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is a small hit and setting shift information or small hit information in the small hit flag 2 area. Details of the small hit flag 2 setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  Next, the game control device 100 performs a special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (A3203) related to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol, and then, a signal corresponding to the special figure 2 stop symbol number is input to the test signal output data area. Save (A3204). Next, the symbol information is loaded from the symbol information area (A3205), and the symbol information is saved in the symbol design working area of the RAM (A3206).

  Next, the game control device 100 sets the special figure 2 fluctuation flag (A3207), and saves the special figure 2 fluctuation flag in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RAM (A3208). After that, a table (for special figure 2) for setting information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (A3209), and special figure information setting processing for setting special figure information is performed (A3210).

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 performs the second half fluctuation pattern setting process for setting the second half fluctuation pattern among the fluctuation modes in the second special figure fluctuation display game (A3211), and then the second special figure fluctuation display game. A variation pattern setting process for setting the first half variation pattern is performed (A3212). Thereafter, the fluctuation start information setting process for setting the fluctuation start information of the special figure 2 is performed (A3213), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is ended.

  In the variation start information setting process (A3213), a variation pattern command including information related to the variation pattern of the special figure 2 variation display game, a symbol command corresponding to the jackpot information / offset information set in the jackpot flag 2 and the like are set. In this way, the game control device 100 serves as second game execution means for executing the second variable display game as the variable display game based on the second start-up memory.

  The special pattern change display game change pattern is set by the special figure 1 change start process and the special figure 2 change start process. The contents set as the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game include the execution time of the special figure fluctuation display game, the effect contents in the fluctuation display game, the fluctuation mode of identification information, and the like. The variation mode of the identification information in the variation display game includes the variation pattern of the reach, the variation display of the identification information is performed based on the winning of the game ball in one start winning area, and all the identification information is temporarily stopped. Then, a variation pattern of pseudo continuous notice effect for performing a variation display operation for performing variation display of all identification information after a predetermined number of times is included.

[Small hit flag 1 setting process]
Next, details of the small hit flag 1 setting process (A3102) in the above-described special figure 1 fluctuation start process will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the small hit flag 1 setting process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game control device 100 first sets deviation information in the small hit flag 1 area (A3301). Next, it is checked whether or not the information set in the jackpot flag 1 area is jackpot information (A3302, A3303).

  When the information of the big hit flag 1 area is not the big hit information (the result of A3303 is “N”), the game control device 100 loads the big hit random number from the big hit random number saving area for special figure 1 (A3304), FIG. 1 determination data is prepared (A3305).

  Next, the game control device 100 executes a small hit determination process based on the loaded big hit random number (A3306), and determines whether or not the determination result is a small hit (A3307).

  When the determination result is a small hit (the result of A3307 is “Y”), the game control device 100 saves the small hit information in the small hit flag 1 area (A3308), and saves the big hit random number for special figure 1 The area is cleared (A3309). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the information of the big hit flag 1 area is the big hit information (the result of A3303 is “Y”) or when the determination result in the small hit determination is not the small hit (the result of A3307 is “N”), the game The control device 100 executes the process of A3309 without executing the process up to A3308, and ends this process.

[Small hit flag 2 setting process]
Next, details of the small hit flag 2 setting process (A3202) in the above-described special figure 2 fluctuation start process will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the small hit flag 2 setting process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game control device 100 first sets deviation information in the small hit flag 2 area (A3401). Next, it is determined whether or not the information set in the jackpot flag 2 area is jackpot information (A3402, A3403).

  When the information of the big hit flag 2 area is not the big hit information (the result of A3403 is “N”), the game control device 100 loads the big hit random number from the big hit random number save area for special figure 2 (A3404), FIG. 2 prepares determination data (A3405).

  Next, the game control device 100 executes a small hit determination process based on the loaded big hit random number (A3406), and determines whether or not the determination result is a small hit (A3407).

  When the determination result is a small hit (the result of A3407 is “Y”), the game control device 100 saves the small hit information in the small hit flag 2 area (A3408) and saves the big hit random number for special figure 2 The area is cleared (A3409). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the information of the big hit flag 2 area is big hit information (the result of A3403 is “Y”), or when the determination result in the small hit determination is not small hit (the result of A3407 is “N”), the game The control device 100 executes the process of A3409 without executing the process up to A3408, and ends this process.

[Main processing (production control device)]
Next, details of the main process executed by the effect control device 300 will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of main processing executed by the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 of the presentation control device 300 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The main process is executed when the gaming machine 10 is turned on.

  The effect control device 300 first prohibits interruption (B1001), and permits interruption after executing initial settings of the CPU and VDP (B1002, B1003, B1004).

  Next, the production control device 300 permits generation of display data (B1005) and sets a random number seed (B1006). Next, the initial value after power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (B1007).

  Following the processing at the start of the program from B1001 to B1007, the effect control device 300 executes the loop processing from B1008 to B1021.

  In the loop processing, first, WDT (WatchDogTimer) is cleared (B1008), and operation button input processing for generating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the operation button 25 is executed (B1009). In the operation button input process, when there is an input from the operation button 25, a process of changing the effect content is executed.

  Next, the production control device 300 performs hall / player setting mode processing for accepting operations such as setting of a changeable range such as the brightness and volume of the LED and liquid crystal, and changing the brightness and volume of the LED and liquid crystal by the player. Execute (B1010).

  Next, the effect control device 300 executes a random number update process for updating the random number for determining the details of the variation mode of the variation display game (B1011), analyzes the command received from the game control device 100, etc. The received command check process is executed (B1012). Details of the received command check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  Next, the effect control device 300 executes a scenario setting process, a motion control process, and an effect display editing process (B1013, B1014, B1015), and sets a drawing command preparation end (B1016). In the effect display editing process, the drawing data is finally set in the frame buffer by updating various data in accordance with the contents to be drawn. If drawing data of a screen to be drawn within 1/30 seconds (about 33.3 milliseconds) is prepared, the image can be updated without any problem.

  Next, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the current time is the frame switching timing (B1017). The production control device 300 waits until the frame switching timing comes (the result of B1017 is “N”), and when the frame switching timing comes (the result of B1017 is “Y”), instructs the VDP to draw the screen (B1018). ). In this embodiment, in order to create a system cycle (1 frame 1/30 seconds), it is determined that the frame switching timing is reached when the V blank interrupt (1/60 seconds) is entered twice. Note that the frame switching timing can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. For example, image updating (frame switching) may be performed at 1/60 seconds, or image updating (frames) at a timing later than 1/60 seconds. Switching).

  Next, the effect control device 300 is a sound control process for controlling output to the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b), a decoration control process for controlling the LEDs of the panel decoration device 46 and the frame decoration device 18, and a panel effect device. The movable body control process for controlling the motor 44 and the solenoid 44 is executed (B1019, B1020, B1021), and the process returns to clearing the WDT (B1008).

[Received command check processing]
Next, the received command check process (B1012) in the above-mentioned sub-side main process will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of received command check processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. This process is a process for confirming the presence / absence of a received command and analyzing the received command.

  The effect control device 300 first loads the value of the command reception counter that counts how many commands are received during one frame (1/30 second) as the command reception number (B3001), and the command reception number is It is determined whether it is not 0 (B3002).

  When the number of received commands is 0 (the result of B3002 is “N”), the effect control device 300 ends this process. If the command reception number is not 0, that is, if there is a counter value (the result of B3002 is “Y”), the content of the command reception counter area is subtracted by the command reception number (B3003).

  Next, the effect control device 300 copies the contents of the received command buffer to the command area (B3004), and updates the command read index by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (B3005).

  Next, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not command copying for the number of received commands has been completed (B3006). As described above, in this embodiment, the command is not directly analyzed in the reception command buffer, the contents of the reception command buffer are copied to the command area (analysis RAM area), and the command analysis is performed in the command area. It is configured as follows. Thereby, in preparation for the case where a command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during the analysis of the command, it is possible to move the command (data) and create a space. In addition, command analysis can be performed collectively in a round of main processing.

  When the command copy for the number of received commands has not been completed (result of B3006 is “N”), the effect control device 300 executes the processes of B3004 and B3005.

  When copying of commands for the number of received commands has been completed (result of B3006 is “Y”), the effect control device 300 loads the contents of the command area (B3007) and receives the received command for analyzing the received command. Command analysis processing is executed (B3008). Details of the received command analysis processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  Next, the effect control device 300 updates the address of the command area (B3009), and determines whether or not the analysis of the command for the number of received commands has been completed (B3010). If the analysis is not completed (the result of B3010 is “N”), the processing from B3007 to B3009 is executed until the analysis for the number of receptions is completed. When the analysis is completed (the result of B3010 is “Y”), this process is terminated.

  Thus, in this process, the commands received during one frame (1/30 second) are collectively analyzed.

[Received command analysis processing]
Next, the received command analysis process (B3008) in the received command check process described above will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of received command analysis processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. This process is a process for analyzing the received command.

  The production control device 300 first separates the upper byte of the command as MODE and the lower byte as ACT (ACTION) (B3101), and determines whether or not the MODE is in the normal range (B3102).

  When MODE is in the normal range (result of B3102 is “Y”), the production control device 300 determines whether or not ACT is in the normal range (B3103). When ACT is also in the normal range, (The result of B3103 is “Y”), it is determined whether or not the ACT for MODE is a correct combination (B3104).

  If MODE is not in the normal range (result of B3102 is “N”), ACT is not in the normal range (result of B3103 is “N”), or if ACT for MODE is not correct (result of B3104) Is “N”), the production control device 300 cannot analyze the command, and thus ends this processing without executing the subsequent processing.

  When the ACT for the MODE is a correct combination (the result of B3104 is “Y”), the effect control apparatus 300 determines whether or not the MODE is within the range of the variable command (B3105). The variation command includes a variation pattern command and a stop symbol command.

  When MODE is within the range of the variable command (the result of B3105 is “Y”), the effect control device 300 executes the variable command processing (B3106), and ends this processing. Details of the variable command processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the MODE is not within the range of the variable command (the result of B3105 is “N”), the effect control apparatus 300 determines whether or not the MODE is within the range of the big hit command (B3107). The jackpot command includes a fanfare command, an interval command, and an ending command.

  If MODE is within the range of the jackpot command (the result of B3107 is “Y”), the effect control device 300 executes the jackpot command processing (B3108) and ends this processing.

  When MODE is not within the range of the jackpot command (the result of B3107 is “N”), the effect control apparatus 300 determines whether MODE is within the range of the symbol command (B3109).

  When MODE is within the range of the symbol-related command (the result of B3109 is “Y”), the effect control device 300 executes the symbol-related command processing (B3110), and this processing is terminated.

  When MODE is not within the range of symbol-based commands (result of B3109 is “N”), effect control device 300 determines whether MODE is within the range of single-shot commands (B3111). Single-shot commands include customer waiting demo commands, hold count commands, power failure recovery commands, power-on commands, probability information commands, error commands, and RTC commands.

  When the MODE is within the range of the single-shot command (the result of B3111 is “Y”), the effect control apparatus 300 executes the single-shot command processing (B3112) and ends this processing.

  When the MODE is not within the range of the single-shot command (the result of B3111 is “N”), the effect control apparatus 300 determines whether or not the MODE is within the range of the prefetch command (B3113). The prefetch command includes a prefetch variation pattern command and a prefetch stop symbol command.

  When MODE is within the range of the prefetch command (the result of B3113 is “Y”), the effect control apparatus 300 executes the prefetch command processing (B3114) and ends this processing. Details of the prefetch command processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when MODE is not within the range of the prefetch command (result of B3113 is “N”), the production control device 300 ends this process without executing any command process.

[Variable command processing]
Next, the variable command process (B3106) in the received command analysis process described above will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the variable command processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. This process is a process of confirming whether or not the received variable command has been normally received.

  The effect control device 300 first determines whether or not the special figure type is unconfirmed from the received variable command (B3201). This determination makes it possible to check whether a stop symbol command has been received before receiving the variation pattern command. Since the stop symbol command includes information on the type of the special symbol fluctuation display game (whether it is special graph 1 or special graph 2), if the stop symbol command can be received normally, the special symbol variation display game It is determined that the type of is not yet determined. When the special figure type is unconfirmed (the result of B3201 is “Y”), the stop control command has not been received normally, and thus the rendering control apparatus 300 ends this process.

  When the special figure type is not undetermined (the result of B3201 is “N”), the effect control apparatus 300 executes a variation pattern corresponding symbol determination process (B3202). In the variation pattern corresponding symbol determination process, it is determined whether or not the type of stop symbol command matches (matches) the variation pattern command. Thus, for example, when the variation pattern command and the stop symbol command type do not match, such as a combination of a variation pattern command of hit variation and a stop symbol command of the off symbol, it does not vary (specifically (Do not play the decoration special figure fluctuation display game).

  As a result of the determination in the variation pattern corresponding symbol determination process (B3202), when the variation pattern command and the type of the stop symbol command do not match (result of B3203 is “Y”), the production control device 300 performs this processing. finish.

When the variation pattern command and the stop symbol command type match (result of B3203 is “N”), the effect control device 300 executes a variation effect setting process described below (B3204), and this process is performed. finish.

[Variation production setting processing]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the changing effect setting process according to the first embodiment of this invention. This process is a process of setting a stop symbol or the like based on the received variable command, and is executed in the above-described variable command process.

  The effect control device 300 first executes a variation pattern classification process for classifying which variation pattern corresponds to the variation pattern command received (B3301), and clears all the notice information areas (B3302).

  Next, the production control apparatus 300 executes the first-half variation notice lottery process (B3303), and whether or not the variation pattern based on the classification in the variation pattern classification process (B3301) is roughly divided into variation patterns of reachless variation. (B3304). The details of the first-half change notice lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effect control device 300 executes the second-half variation notice lottery process only when the variation pattern of the variation without reach is not roughly divided (the result of B3304 is “N”) (B3305).

  Next, the effect control device 300 executes a decoration stop symbol setting process and a variation start setting process (B3306, B3307), and ends this process.

[Change notice lottery process]
Next, the first half variation setting process (B3303) in the variation effect setting process described above will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the first-half fluctuation notice lottery process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the latter-half fluctuation notice lottery process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The effect control device 300 first sets the first half notice group table 1 corresponding to the type of change pattern and the effect mode (B3401), and performs a notice group lottery process for selecting a notice group for the notice effect at the start of change. (B3402) is executed. For example, “No notice”, “PB (push button) notice”, “Change start notice”, “Background change notice”, “PB notice + Change start notice”, “PB notice + Background change notice”, and “Change start notice” A notice group is selected from “+ background change notice”.

  Next, as a result of the lottery processing in the notice group lottery process (B3402), when “no notice” is not selected, that is, when there is a notice (result of B3403 is “N”), the production control device 300 performs the notice. A detailed lottery process is executed (B3404). The detailed notice lottery process is a process for performing a lottery for selecting a notice pattern to appear at the start of the change from the normal notice patterns included in the notice group selected in the lottery of B3402.

  Up to this point, for example, when “background change notice” is selected in the lottery in step B3402, a notice pattern to appear from among a plurality of types of background change notices is selected, and information on the selected notice pattern varies. It is stored as normal effect information of the start notice effect.

  Next, the production control device 300 sets the first half notice group table 2 corresponding to the type of the variation pattern and the production mode (B3405), and performs a notice group lottery process for performing a lottery for selecting the notice group for the pre-reach notice effect. (B3406) is executed. For example, the notice group is selected from “step-up notice”, “conversation notice”, and “no notice”.

  Next, as a result of the lottery processing in the notice group lottery process (B3406), when “no notice” is not selected, that is, when there is a notice (result of B3407 is “N”), the production control device 300 provides the notice. The detailed lottery process is executed (B3408), and this process ends.

  When “no notice” is selected (the result of B3407 is “Y”), the production control device 300 stores information on “no notice” as the normal production information of the pre-reach notice effect, and ends this processing. To do.

  In addition, since the second half change notice lottery process is the same process as this process, the description is omitted.

[Prefetch command processing]
Next, the prefetch command processing (B3114) in the received command analysis processing described above will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating a prefetch command processing procedure according to the first embodiment of this invention. In this process, when the prefetch variation pattern command and the prefetch stop symbol command are set in the upper byte (MODE) of the command received by the effect control device 300, the setting of the hold icon 83 of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. And is executed in the received command analysis process described above.

  The production control device 300 first determines whether or not the special figure type is unconfirmed (B3601). When the special figure type is unconfirmed (the result of B3601 is “Y”), the effect control apparatus 300 ends this process.

  When the special figure type is determined (the result of B3601 is “N”), the effect control apparatus 300 executes a variation pattern corresponding symbol determination process (B3602).

  Next, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the prefetched variation pattern command received and the symbol type match based on the determination in the variation pattern corresponding symbol determination process (B3602) (B3603). If the look-ahead variation pattern command and the symbol type do not match (the result of B3603 is “N”), the effect control device 300 ends this process.

  If the look-ahead variation pattern command matches the symbol type (the result of B3603 is “Y”), the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the current gaming state is non-electric support (B3604).

  When the current gaming state is non-electric support (the result of B3604 is “Y”), the production control device 300 determines whether or not the special figure type is special figure 1 (B3605). When the figure type is not special figure 1 (result of B3605 is “N”), the production control apparatus 300 ends this process.

  When the special figure type is special figure 1 (the result of B3605 is “Y”), the effect control device 300 is a process of setting whether the display mode of the hold display is the normal mode or the notification mode. The special figure 1 hold notice setting process is executed (B3606).

  Next, the effect control device 300 is a process of setting a selection of a mode display effect in which a continuous display effect that performs a related special effect across a plurality of variations and a special background display that occurs in a plurality of variations. A special figure 1 continuous notice setting process is executed (B3607), and this process ends.

  On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the electric support (the result of B3604 is “N”), the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the special figure type is special figure 2 (B3608). When the special figure type is not special figure 2 (the result of B3608 is “N”), the effect control device 300 ends this process.

  When the special figure type is special figure 2 (result of B3608 is “Y”), the production control device 300 is a process of setting whether the display mode of the hold display is the normal mode or the notification mode. The special figure 2 hold advance notice setting process is executed (B3609).

  Next, the effect control device 300 is a process of setting a selection of a mode display effect in which a continuous display effect that performs a related special effect across a plurality of variations and a special background display that occurs in a plurality of variations. A special figure 1 continuous notice setting process is executed (B3610), and this process is terminated.

  As described above, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the pre-reading effect for both the reserved memories is executed in order to digest the reserved memories of FIG. 1 and the reserved memories of FIG. Further, pre-reading is executed by making a prior determination by the prior determination means prior to the execution of the variable display game of the hold memory.

(Start memory display)
Next, the display of the start memory and the change effect (prefetch effect) of the start memory display in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, in the pre-reading effect, the start memory in a predetermined range is a target of the pre-read effect that can be changed to “red” display (target to change the start memory display). Then, the start memory to be subject to the “red” look-ahead is notified to the player as the start memory in the start memory display red changeable zone (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as a zone). The pre-reading effect may be a change in shape in addition to a color change in the start memory display.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating a state in which eight start memory displays are being displayed and the start memory display red changeable zone is displayed according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining the expected degree of start memory display according to the first embodiment of this invention. In the present embodiment, the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory are displayed in the start memory display areas 351 to 358 without distinction.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the display areas of the start memory display areas 354 to 356 among the start memory display areas 351 to 358 are indicated by hatching. The shaded area is a start memory display red changeable zone. Then, the three start memory displays 354a to 356a displayed in the zone are subject to prefetching. The zone display may be represented by a screen display of the display device 41, or may be represented by a combination (zone combination). The zone display is displayed in, for example, yellow in order to give the player a sense of expectation and in consideration of the contrast with white and red in the start-up memory.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the expected degree of start-up storage display is represented by color, for example. Normal startup memory is displayed in white. White is a color that is displayed at the same time as winning a prize, and has the lowest degree of expectation, most of which is lost. A display with a higher expectation than white is “blue”. The display with a higher expectation than blue is “red”, which is a big hit at a rate of about 30% to 50%. Only the starting memory in the zone can be promoted (color change) from “white” to “red”.

  The start memory display moves to the right one by one every time it is digested, and the zone may move by one area in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. 32 (to the right) each time the start memory is digested. , May remain fixed. The zone may be always displayed, may be displayed for a certain period of time under a predetermined condition such as storing 8 start memories, and is displayed when there is a start memory to be prefetched. Also good. When the zone display is set to be performed when eight start memories are stored, the following zone display processing 1 is executed, and the zone display is performed when there is a start memory to be read ahead. If set, zone display processing 2 is executed.

[Zone display processing]
FIG. 34A is a flowchart showing a procedure of zone display processing 1 according to the first embodiment of this invention, and FIG. 34B is a flowchart showing a procedure of zone display processing 2. Both processes are executed in the effect display editing process (B1015) in the main process of the effect control device 300.

  The zone display process 1 shown in FIG. 34A is a process for executing the zone display when the start memory display becomes eight (when the tank is full). The production control device 300 determines whether or not the start memory is 8 or more (full tank state) (B2101), and if it is 8 or more (the result of B2101 is “Y”), the zone display is performed ( B2102). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  The zone display process 2 shown in FIG. 34B is a process of executing the zone display when there is one or more start memory displays that are targets of the pre-reading effect. The effect control device 300 determines whether or not there is a start memory for executing the prefetch effect (B2103), and when there is a start memory that is a target of the prefetch effect (the result of B2103 is “Y”), the prefetch effect is determined. The zone display is performed before the start memory is executed (color change) (B2104). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

[Zone role]
FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating a zone display by the zone accessory 360 according to the first embodiment of this invention. Here, an example in which the zone display is performed by the zone accessory 360 will be described.

  When the zone display condition is satisfied, the zone accessory 360 having the initial position in front of the display device 41 and below the display device 41 rises so as to overlap the storage display area. The display color of the start memory display areas 354 to 356 in the range overlapping with the zone accessory changes to yellow as the zone accessory 360 rises.

  The zone accessory 360 includes an edge 361 and a window 362 surrounded by the edge 361. The window 362 may be fitted with a liquid crystal display device or EL (Electro-Luminescence), or may be transparent or translucent so that the rear display device 41 is visible, or in an open state. There may be.

  When the window 362 is a display device such as a liquid crystal display device or EL, the window 362 itself can display a change in the display color of the zone display and the start memory display. The areas 351 to 358 and the start memory displays 351a to 358a may or may not change.

  When the window 362 is transparent or semi-transparent, the transparent member fitted to the window 362 is a light guide plate in which only a part of the transparent member (for example, a portion overlapping the start-up memory display) is visible. There may be. In the light guide plate, a reflection part that reflects light irradiated from the edge 361 to the side surface of the light guide plate forward is formed in a part of the light guide plate, and other than the reflection part of the light guide plate emits light and cannot be seen. However, since the reflection part appears to emit light, the reflection part appears to rise, and an effective light emission effect is possible. The edge 361 may be the same color to give a sense of unity with the zone display, or may be a gold color close to the zone display color yellow to give the player a sense of expectation.

  Further, the zone accessory 360 can be expanded and contracted to the left and right, and the range designated for the zone may be changeable.

  FIG. 36 is a transition diagram showing a change of the start memory display on the zone display unit after the zone combination 360 of the first embodiment of the present invention is elevated, and (A) is a view before the start memory display is changed. The state, (B) shows the state in which the start memory display is changing, and (C) shows the state after the start memory display has changed.

  (A) shows a state in which eight start memories are stored, and the zone accessory 360 has moved forward in the start memory display areas 354 to 356. The start memory display areas 354 to 356 change to yellow as the zone accessory 360 rises, but the start memory displays 354a to 356a are displayed as “white” before the change.

  (B) is a state where the start memory display 354a to 356a surrounded by the zone accessory 360 is changed from a round shape to a star shape and is moving. The swing time takes a predetermined time to give the player a sense of expectation. In addition, one start memory is digested between (A) and (B), and the start memory of the object displayed in the zone is moved to the right by one between (A) and (B). doing.

  (C) is a state in which the start memory display 356a is changed to the display of “red” at the same time as the start memory is stopped. Thus, in this embodiment, the prefetch effect is executed in the form shown in FIGS. 31 (A) to (C).

[Zone movable character]
Next, an example of zone display using a plurality of zone movable accessories 363 that can move in the horizontal direction instead of the zone combination 360 will be described. FIGS. 37A and 37B are diagrams for explaining zone display by the zone movable combination 363 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 37A shows the state where the zone movable combination 363 is in the initial position, and FIG. A state in which the movable accessory 363 has started to operate, (C) shows a state in which the zone movable accessory 363 has stopped at a position indicating zone display, and (D) shows a state in which zone display has been performed.

  (A) is a state in which the left and right zone movable accessories 363 are standing by with the side of the row of the start memory displays 351a to 358a as the initial position. The zone movable combination 363 may be visible to the player, or may be hidden behind the decoration on the game board. Alternatively, the zone movable accessory 363 may be an image displayed on the display device 41.

  (B) is a state in which the left and right zone movable combination 363 has started to move. The zone movable accessory 363 moves in the horizontal direction, but may be started up and down.

  (C) is a state in which the zone movable accessory 363 is stopped across the start storage display areas 354 to 356. Here, for example, the zone movable combination 363 may stop once with another three start storage display areas (feint stop) and move to the start storage display area where the zone display is performed again.

  (D) is a state in which the start storage display areas 354 to 356 are zone-displayed. The zone display color is associated with a changeable color of the start memory. If the start memory can be changed to red, the zone display color is, for example, a red color and the start memory can be changed to blue. In this case, the zone display color is a blue color. If the start memory can be changed to rainbow, the zone display color is displayed in rainbow.

[Zone change notice character]
Next, an example of zone display by the zone change notice character 365 will be described in place of the normal zone display and the zone accessory 360. FIG. FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating the appearance of the zone change notice character 365 according to the first embodiment of this invention, and FIG. 38 (A) shows the start memory displays 351a to 358a before the zone change notice character 365 is displayed. FIG. 4B is a diagram showing start memory displays 351a to 358a after the zone change notice character 365 is displayed. A zone change notice character 365 appears when the zone display setting is changed.

  (A) is a state where eight start memories are displayed.

  (B) is a state in which the zone change notice character 365 appears and irradiates the beam 365a with the start memory display 354a to 356a as a range. The irradiation range becomes the zone display, and the start memory display 354a to 356a becomes the start memory display that may change. Thereafter, the zone change notice character 365 gradually weakens the irradiation of the beam 365a and disappears from the display device 41, and one of the start memory displays 354a to 356a changes. The zone change notice character 365 may disappear after the start memory display changes.

  The zone change notice character 365 may be displayed for a certain period under a predetermined condition such as when eight start memories are stored, or may be displayed at a predetermined time. The time is transmitted to the production control device 300 by RTC (RealTimeClock).

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the zone range changing process according to the first embodiment of this invention. The zone range changing process is a process of displaying the zone change notice character 365, and is executed in the effect display editing process (B1015).

  The effect control device 300 determines whether or not the current time is a predetermined time (B2201), and changes the zone display setting only when the current time is (the result of B2201 is “Y”) (B2202). Thereafter, this process is terminated. The predetermined time is, for example, 10:00, 12:00, or 21:00 as shown in FIG.

  FIGS. 40A and 40B are diagrams for explaining an example of the appearance time of the zone change notice character 365 and the irradiation range of the beam 365a according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 40A shows the appearance pattern 1, and FIG. Patterns 2 and (C) are diagrams for explaining the appearance pattern 3.

  In the appearance pattern 1 of (A), the zone change notice character 365 appears from the left side of the display screen and irradiates the start memory displays 356a to 358a. The appearance time is set, for example, at 10:00. Here, since the start memory displays 356a to 358a are irradiated, only a player who holds six or more start memories can benefit from prefetching. For this reason, it is expected that the operation of the gaming machine will be improved toward the time of 10 o'clock, which is a short time after the opening of the game hall.

  In the appearance pattern 2 of (B), the zone change notice character 365 displayed extremely small by using the perspective method is displayed gradually large and irradiates the start memory displays 354a to 356a. The appearance time is set, for example, at 12:00. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player of noon.

  In the appearance pattern 3 of (C), the zone change notice character 365 descends from the upper part of the screen and irradiates the start memory displays 351a to 358a. The appearance time is set, for example, at 21:00. In this case, since the start memory display is irradiated, it becomes a pre-reading effect that is advantageous for the player, and an effect of encouraging the player to be further inspired is expected.

  In this way, the zone change notice character 365 changes the appearance location and irradiation range every time, so that it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game.

[Effect of the first embodiment]
As described above, in the first embodiment, the appearance of the zone combination 360 can give the player a sense of expectation that the start memory display changes. Further, since the start memory display that is the target of the pre-reading effect is specified by the zone display and the attention spot of the player's line of sight is limited, the player can also move the line of sight to another area.

  In this embodiment, the start memory display is changed by the appearance of the zone change notice character 365. The zone change notice character 365, for example, can appear at a specific time and forcibly change the start memory display, and can improve the interest of the game. Also, since it appears at a specific time, it plays the role of a clock that informs the player that the time is good.

[Variation 1 of the first embodiment]
In this embodiment, since the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory are displayed without distinction, even if a big hit is made, the player cannot distinguish whether the special figure 1 big hit or the special figure 2 big hit. Since the ratio of the rounds to be awarded to 16R differs greatly between the big hit in Special Figure 1 and the big hit in Special Figure 2, the player's interest is high in which of the big hits. Therefore, in the first modification of the first embodiment, the player is notified of the special figure 1 start memory or the special figure 2 start memory by the zone display color.

  FIG. 41 is a diagram for explaining the dark zone big hit and the light zone big hit according to the first modification of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating a round distribution for each big hit in the first modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 41A shows a state where the special symbol is stopped in a big hit mode.

  Thereafter, in this modified example, as shown in (B-1), in the big hit by the special figure 1 start-up memory, the zone display is displayed as a dark zone big hit in which the zone display is slightly darkened (in dark tone). On the other hand, as shown in (B-2), in the big hit by special figure 2 starting memory, the zone display is displayed as a light zone big hit that is slightly brighter (in light tone). Note that the background image instead of the zone display may be dark or light.

  FIG. 42A-1 shows a state where a dark zone big hit is displayed on the display device 41. Thereafter, after the fanfare screen is displayed, the round distribution with respect to the dark zone big hit (special figure 1 big hit) shown in (A-2) is displayed in a pie chart.

  Similarly, in the light zone big hit (special figure 2 big hit), as shown in (B-2), the round distribution is displayed in a pie chart.

  FIG. 43 is a transition diagram of the big hit notification with the temporary stop in the first modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

  (A) is a state in which the special symbol is temporarily stopped at “8, 8, 8” as part of the big win.

  Here, when the variable display game being executed is based on the special figure 1 start memory, the dark zone big hit screen shown in (B-1) is displayed, and in the case of the special figure 2 start memory, the light zone shown in (B-2). The jackpot screen is displayed. For this reason, the player is notified as to which start-up memory the variable display game is being executed.

  (C) is a state in which the special symbol is changed again, and (D) is a state in which the result of the variable display game is determined in a big hit mode.

[Effect of Modification 1 of First Embodiment]
As described above, in the present modification, when the big hit is made, it is notified whether the start memory being executed is the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 by the dark zone or the light zone. In particular, when the light zone (Special Figure 2) is a big hit, since the distribution ratio of 16R is large, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation to be promoted.

  The following are typical examples of the first modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

(1) a variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game for variable display of a plurality of identification information;
Effect control means for performing display control of the variable display device;
And a second special game that is more advantageous than the first special game state or the first special game state that is advantageous to the player when the stop result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode that is predetermined. State can occur,
The production control means includes
In the variable display game for generating the first special game state or the second special game state, whether the first special game state or the second special game state occurs is displayed on the screen of the variable display device. A gaming machine that can be notified by changing the brightness.

[Modification 2 of the first embodiment]
In the second modification of the first embodiment, when the starting memory number reaches the upper limit value, the accessory effect is performed in which the accessory moves forward in the display device.

  FIG. 44 is a transition diagram illustrating an example of the effect of the upper accessory 42 of the second modification of the first embodiment of the present invention. In this modification, the start memory is displayed in order from the left, and the arrangement order of the start memory displays 351a to 358a is reversed.

  (A) is a state in which there are six start memories and start memory displays 351a to 356a are displayed. The upper accessory 42 is in an initial position above the display device 41.

  (B) is a state in which the upper accessory 42 vibrates in response to the start memory becoming six. The upper accessory 42 vibrates when the starting memory reaches 6 or more, and prompts the player to reach the upper limit number (8).

  (C) is a state in which there are eight start memories and start memory displays 351a to 358a are displayed. The upper accessory 42 continues to vibrate.

  (D) is a state in which the upper accessory 42 is moving while rotating to the front center of the display device 41 when the start memory becomes eight. Since the upper accessory 42 moves to the front of the display device 41 so that it just falls, it provides a novel effect to the player.

[Functional fall effect processing]
FIG. 45 is a diagram illustrating the ratios of 1A to 2B in the accessory drop effect process according to Modification 2 of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 46A is a flowchart showing a procedure of the accessory drop effect processing 1 according to Modification 2 of the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 46B is a flowchart showing a procedure of the accessory drop effect processing 2; FIG. 46C is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the accessory drop effect process 3. Both processes are executed in the movable body control process (B1021) in the main process of the effect control device 300.

  In the accessory drop effect process 1 shown in FIG. 46A, whether or not there is an SP reach variation start memory in the start memories 4 to 6 and that there are eight start memory displays are used as triggers. This is a process of executing a drop effect at a predetermined rate.

  The production control device 300 first determines whether or not the start memory of the SP reach variation has occurred in the start memories 4 to 6 (B2301).

  When the start memory of the SP reach variation occurs in the start memories 4 to 6 (result of B2301 is “Y”), the effect control device 300 causes the upper accessory 42 to be displayed at the rate of 2A shown in FIG. Vibrate (B2302).

  Next, the production control device 300 determines whether or not the start memory is full of 8 (B2303), and when it is full of 8 (the result of B2303 is “Y”), the ratio is 2B. An accessory drop operation for moving the upper accessory 42 to the front center of the display device 41 is executed (B2304). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the start memory of the SP reach variation does not occur in the start memories 4 to 6 (result of B2301 is “N”), the production control device 300 moves the upper accessory 42 at the ratio of 1A. Vibrate (B2305).

  Next, the production control device 300 determines whether or not the start memory is full of 8 (B2306), and when it is full of 8 (the result of B2306 is “Y”), the ratio is 1B. An accessory drop operation for moving the upper accessory 42 to the front center of the display device 41 is executed (B2307). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  Note that the accessory drop operation may be executed without executing the vibration effect of the upper accessory 42 (without executing B2302 or B2305). Even if there is no vibration effect, the player is encouraged to save eight, so it has a non-stop effect.

  In the accessory drop effect process 2 shown in FIG. 46B, whether or not there is an SP reach variation start memory in the start memories 1 to 8 and that there are eight start memory displays are used as triggers. This is a process of executing a fall effect at a predetermined rate and executing a continuous zone effect during eight fluctuations.

  In the accessory drop effect process 2, it is determined whether or not the start memory of the SP reach variation has occurred between the start memories 1 to 8 instead of B2301 (B2310). In addition, a continuous zone effect that continuously executes the zone effect is executed for 8 rotations (during 8 fluctuations) following the effect of the accessory drop operation (B2304 or B2307) (B2311, B2312). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  46C, only when there is no start memory in which the pre-reading effect for changing the start memory display is present in the start memories 1 to 8 (B2320), the drop effect of the upper accessory 42 is predetermined. This process is executed at a rate.

  FIG. 47 is a transition diagram illustrating an example of the effect of the upper accessory 42 in conjunction with the continuous zone effect of the second modification of the first embodiment of the present invention. Here, an example of the effect of informing the presence of the jackpot memory will be described.

  (A) is a state in which the upper combination 42 has moved (dropped) to the front center of the display device 41 while rotating because the starting memory has reached eight.

  (B) is a state in which the continuous zone effect is executed in the display device 41 and the upper accessory 42 has once moved to the initial position. The special symbol that is changing is displayed small in the upper right corner of the screen.

  (C) is a state in which the upper accessory 42 has moved (dropped) to the front center of the display device 41 again in the continuous zone effect at the time when four start memories have been consumed. Here, the player is informed that the starting memory during the execution of the variable display game is a big hit starting memory.

  (D) is a state where the special symbol is “7, 7, 7” and the jackpot is confirmed by stopping. The upper accessory 42 moves to the initial position, and emits light with a plurality of color tones from the inside.

[Effect of Modification 2 of First Embodiment]
As described above, in the present modification, the player is notified of the expectation level or the jackpot confirmation information by dropping the upper accessory 42 while rotating. In particular, when there is a second fall effect during the continuous zone effect, the big hit is confirmed, which is an important effect that is highly interested for the player.

  The following are typical examples of the second modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

(2) A variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner is provided.
In the gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the stop result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode determined in advance,
A starting storage means for storing a random number value extracted based on a winning of a game ball as a starting storage up to a predetermined number as an execution right of the variable display game;
Prior determination means for determining the possibility that the start memory becomes the special result mode before the execution of the variable display game;
An accessory that moves the periphery of the variable display device as an initial position and the front of the variable display device as an operation position;
Production control means for performing display control of the variable display device and operation control of the accessory,
With
The game machine characterized in that the effect control means informs the player by the operation of a plurality of aspects of the accessory according to the possibility of becoming a special result aspect by the prior determination means.

(2+) The production control means
When the starting memory reaches a certain number, the accessory is vibrated,
When the start memory reaches the predetermined upper limit number and the start memory determines that there is a start memory that is likely to become the special result mode in the start memory, the initial position determines the position from the initial position. The gaming machine according to (2), wherein the accessory is moved to an operating position.

[Modification 3 of the first embodiment]
In the third modification of the first embodiment, when the starting memory number reaches a predetermined number and the game ball passes the chance gate 43, the devil 372 as a character appears on the display device 41 and is changing or stopped. A magician effect (character effect) that works on special symbols and start memory display is executed.

  FIG. 48 is a transition diagram until a devil effect (character effect) according to Modification 3 of the first embodiment of the present invention is started. In this modification, a chance gate 43 is provided in the game area 32 above the center case 40. In addition, a lamp accessory 371 is provided at the lower right portion of the center case 40 as an accessory that allows a game ball that has passed through the chance gate 43 to enter.

  (A) is a state in which six start memories are displayed and the lamp accessory 371 is shining blue. The lamp accessory 371 glows blue, for example, when the starting memory reaches five, and glows red, for example, when it reaches eight.

  (B) is a state in which the game ball has passed through the chance gate 43. The game ball that has passed through the chance gate 43 enters the ramp accessory 371. The chance gate 43 has a sensor that detects the passage of the game ball, and the effect control device 300 causes the devil 372 to appear in response to the detection signal of the chance gate 43.

  (C) shows a state in which the demon 372 appears on the screen of the display device 41 by the rotation of the lamp accessory 371. The devil 372 appears by the control of the effect control device 300 at the timing when the game ball enters the lamp accessory 371 shining in blue or red.

  FIG. 49A is a transition diagram illustrating an example of a magician effect (character effect) of Modification 3 of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 49B is a continued transition diagram illustrating an example of a magician effect (character effect) of Modification 3 of the first embodiment of the present invention.

  (A) is an effect example in which the special symbol that the devil 372 is changing is stopped by “7, 7, 7” (big hit mode). The special symbol that all the devils are changing may be stopped at “7, 7, 7” in an instant, or, for example, after reaching up to SP reach and stopping in the big hit mode. Further, the normal big hit may be promoted to a probable big hit.

  (B) is an effect example in which the devil 372 changes the display color of the start memory display. Here, the start memory display 353a changes from white to rainbow. The display color of the start memory display in the zone may be changed.

  (C) is an effect example in which the devil 372 stops the pseudo-continuous pattern.

  (D) is an effect example in which the devil 372 changes a plurality of start memories.

  (E) is an effect example in which the devil 372 is sucked into the lamp 371. The devil 372 returns to the lamp 371 when the changed start memory is lost. In addition, the magician 372 also returns to the lamp 371 when the starting memory number becomes four or less. For this reason, it becomes a strong motivation which makes a player try to make five or more start memories. When the number of start memories is five or more and the changed start memories are winning, the devil 372 may continue to appear on the screen and execute the pre-reading effect multiple times.

  FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating the types of devils (characters) 372 according to the third modification of the first embodiment of the present invention. As the witch 372 in this modification, a male witch 372a and a female witch 372b are prepared.

  The male witch 372a shown in (A) is a look-ahead character and has a high percentage of start-up memory that has been changed in its look-ahead ability, while the promotion ratio is low. The male witch 372a appears when the eighth start memory is due to winning in the special figure 1 starting winning opening 36.

  The female witch 372b shown in (B) is an evolutionary character, and has a high rate of promotion to probable big hits, while a low rate of hitting a start memory in which a pre-reading effect is executed. The female witch 372b appears when the eighth start memory is due to winning in the special figure 2 starting winning opening 37.

[Effects of Modification 3 of First Embodiment]
As described above, this modification provides a prefetching effect in which the magician 372 having a different specialty field appears under a predetermined condition. In particular, a magic ball 372 appears when a game ball passes through the chance gate and enters the lamp role 371 while the lamp role 371 is shining, and one of a plurality of effects is executed. For this reason, the game performance is improved and the interest of the game is improved.

  The following are typical examples of the third modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

(3) A variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner is provided.
In the gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the stop result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode determined in advance,
Start memory means for storing the execution right of the variable display game generated by winning a game ball as a start memory and storing a predetermined number as an upper limit;
Start memory display means for displaying the start memory on the variable display device;
Prior determination means for determining the possibility that the start memory becomes the special result mode before the execution of the variable display game;
Effect control means for performing display control of the variable display device;
A chance gate through which game balls flowing down the game area can pass,
With
The presentation control means displays a character on the variable display device and displays the character on the variable display device based on establishment of a predetermined condition in accordance with the possibility of a special result mode by the prior determination means. A game machine characterized in that the character performs an effect of changing the character.

(3+) The production control means
When the starting memory reaches a certain number and the game ball passes the chance gate, a character is displayed on the variable display device,
The start memory display means includes
(3) The gaming machine according to (3), wherein an effect of changing the display of the start memory determined by the pre-determining means to be the special result mode is changed by the character.

[Modification 4 of the first embodiment]
In the fourth modification of the first embodiment, when the starting memory number reaches a predetermined number, a change look-ahead character 373 appears and works on a special symbol or start memory display that is changing or stopped. Further, when the starting memory number reaches the upper limit value, a revolver effect is performed in which the starting memory display changes from a belt shape to a circle shape and rotates.

  FIG. 51 is a diagram for explaining a change look-ahead character 373 according to the fourth modification of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 52 is a view for explaining a shellfish (character) 375 of Modification 4 of the first embodiment of the present invention. For example, the change look-ahead character 373 appears when the start memory reaches six.

  The variation look-ahead character 373 starts from a state in which a face is displayed on the start memory display. Here, after the face is displayed on the start memory display 351a, hands and feet grow and become the change look-ahead character 373.

  The variation look-ahead character 373 disappears without any action after moving for a while on the start memory area 350 where the start memory is displayed (A), jumps into the start memory area 350 and disappears (B), jumps into the shell 375. It moves so as to crawl on the screen until it disappears in any of the modes of disappearing (C). Therefore, even if the start-up memory in which the pre-reading effect has been performed is digested, the fluctuation pre-reading character 373 remains, so that a player can have a sense of expectation.

  When jumping into the start memory area 350, it may be jumped into the displayed start memory, or it may be jumped into the start memory display section that is not displayed, that is, displayed when it is stored. In FIG. 51, a face is displayed with a broken line in the start memory display 353a, suggesting the possibility of jumping into the start memory display 353a.

  The shellfish 375 is displayed in a common display area beside the start storage area 350 and capable of executing a general drawing effect or a special figure prefetching effect. The shellfish 375 reports the sense of expectation by the pearl 376 that is opened and opened at the timing when the change look-ahead character 373 jumps. As shown in FIG. 52, Pearl notifies the public power release, or notifies that the running variable display game is intensely hot (high expectation). Even when the shell 375 is opened, there may be no pearl 376 inside.

  FIG. 53A is a transition diagram illustrating an example of an effect produced by the change look-ahead character 373 according to Modification 4 of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 53B is a continued transition diagram illustrating an example of an effect produced by the change look-ahead character 373 according to Modification 4 of the first embodiment of the present invention.

  (A) is a state in which the change look-ahead character 373 is moving on the start storage area 350. A variation display game is running, and all special symbols are also varying.

  (B) is a state where the special symbol is “6, ↓, 7”. Here, “↓” indicates that it is changing.

  (C) is a state in which the variation look-ahead character 373 jumps toward the left special symbol where the character 373 stops and hits the body.

  (D) is a state in which the left special symbol hit by the body has changed again. The central special design is still changing.

  (E) is a state in which the left special symbol that has changed again stops at “7” and reaches a reach.

  (F) is a state in which the change look-ahead character 373 jumps into the shell 375. Thereafter, the shellfish 375 is opened and the expectation degree of the variation display game being executed is notified by the pearl 376.

  FIG. 54 is a diagram for explaining another effect example of Modification 4 of the first embodiment of the present invention. In this modified example, when the number of start memories reaches eight, the revolver effect that the start memory area 350 is rounded to change from a strip shape to a circle shape can be executed.

  (A) is a state in which the start memory area 350 is circular and the start memory displays 351a to 358a are rotating together with the start memory area 350. Therefore, the player does not know which start memory is the start memory being executed.

  (B) is a state where the circular start memory area 350 is rotated to the right by 45 degrees as the start memory is digested.

  (C) is a state in which the start memory display of the start memory to be digested has changed as a pre-reading effect. It may be notified that “Bang!” Is displayed at the timing when the start-up memory variation display game subject to the pre-reading effect is executed. The start memory display in the zone may be changed by the zone display.

  In addition, the revolver effect may be executed as an effect of falling lottery in order to increase the throbbing feeling of the player.

[Effect of Modification 4 of First Embodiment]
As described above, in this modification, a part of the start memory is transformed into the change look-ahead character 373 and the start memory is pre-read and the special symbol is re-changed, or further jumps into the shell 375 and becomes the pearl 376. When a predetermined condition is reached, the start storage area 350 is rounded and changed to a revolving start storage. Therefore, an unprecedented novel production is provided and the entertainment of the game is improved.

  The following are typical examples of the fourth modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

(4) A variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game for variable display of a plurality of identification information is provided.
In the gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the stop result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode determined in advance,
Start memory means for storing the execution right of the variable display game generated by winning a game ball as a start memory and storing a predetermined number as an upper limit;
Start memory display means for displaying the start memory on the variable display device;
Prior determination means for determining the possibility that the start memory becomes the special result mode before the execution of the variable display game;
Effect control means for performing display control of the variable display device;
With
The production control means includes
When the starting memory reaches a certain number, the starting memory display is used to display a special character on the variable display device,
The start memory display means includes
A gaming machine, wherein the special character is moved to the display of the start memory determined to be highly likely to be the special result mode by the prior determination means, and the start memory is displayed as the special character.

(5) The production control means includes:
The gaming machine according to (4), wherein an effect of changing the stopped identification information again by the special character is executed.

(6) The production control means includes:
(4) The gaming machine according to (4) or (5), wherein the special character moves to a predetermined notification area, thereby notifying a preliminary determination result of start memory used for displaying the special character.

[Modification 5 of the first embodiment]
In the modified example 5 of the first embodiment, the prefetch result remains without disappearing (prefetch stock) even though the jackpot effect (special game effect) is sandwiched, and the prefetch notice display of the start memory is promoted during the jackpot effect. it can.

  FIG. 55 is a transition diagram illustrating the prefetching effect of Modification 5 of the first embodiment of this invention.

  (A) is a state in which the variation display game of the start memory display 350a in which the prefetch effect is executed is being executed (reach state), and the start memory display 355a is also in a state in which the prefetch effect is newly executed. Although the look-ahead result of the start memory display 355a is represented by a change in form that changes from a circle to a face, a change in display color may be used. The start memory display 350a being executed becomes a big hit after that.

  (B) is a state in which the display of the prefetch result as the start memory display 355a (face) has moved from the normal start memory display area to the stock display position as the prefetch stock 359. The prefetch stock 359 is a display for temporarily saving the prefetch results, and a plurality of prefetch results can be saved.

  (C) is a state in which the result of the running variable display game is in a big hit mode. Thereafter, the gaming machine 10 shifts to a special gaming state, and a big hit effect is executed on the screen.

  (D) is a state in which the special gaming state has ended and the specific gaming state (electric support state) has been reached, and the starting memory for four pieces has been consumed. Since the electric support is in progress, the starting memory of Fig. 2 has increased. The prefetch stock 359 moves to the original start memory display 351a and notifies that the expectation of the start memory to be executed next is high. Here, the prefetch stock 359 has returned to the start memory display before the big hit occurrence, but if there is a start memory in which the prefetch effect is executed even in the start memory that has been won later, the prefetch stock 359 executes the prefetch effect. You may move to the start memory display.

  FIG. 56 is a transition diagram illustrating an example of a change in the degree of expectation of the prefetch stock 359 according to the fifth modification of the first embodiment of the present invention. Here, the display colors are changed to blue, yellow, and red, but the degree of expectation is high in the order of blue <yellow <red.

  In (A), the look-ahead stock 359 has a low expectation “blue”, but in (B) the expectation changes to “yellow” in the fifth round, and in (C) the expectation is high in the final round It has changed to “red”.

  As described above, the prefetch stock 359 not only saves the prefetch result during the jackpot display, but also the expectation may change during the jackpot display, so that the gameability is improved.

  FIG. 57 is a transition diagram illustrating an example of a change in the degree of expectation of the prefetch stock 359 according to the fifth modification of the first embodiment of this invention.

  (A) is a state in which the “blue” look-ahead stock 359 with low expectation is moving from the upper right to the left on the screen. Here, a turret 378 is displayed in the lower right of the screen, and the direction of the gun barrel is changed by the player operating the operation button 25 (based on the position detected by the touch panel 25b provided on the surface). Can be made.

  (B) is a state in which a shell has jumped out of the battery 378 adjusted toward the pre-reading stock 359. A bullet is fired when the player presses the operation button 25.

  (C) shows a state in which a shell hits the look-ahead stock 359. And as a result (D), the look-ahead stock 359 is in a state of changing to “yellow” which is the expected level.

  As described above, when a cannonball is fired toward the pre-reading stock 359 that moves, and the degree of expectation changes when the player successfully hits the game, the game performance is improved.

  FIG. 58 is a transition diagram illustrating an example of movement of the prefetch stock 359 in cooperation with the sub liquid crystal screen 380 according to the fifth modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

  (A) is a state in which the prefetch stock 359 is displayed on the sub liquid crystal screen 380.

  (B) shows a state in which the sub liquid crystal screen 380 is shaken in the final round and attracts the player's attention to the display of the sub liquid crystal screen.

  (C) shows a state in which the pre-read stock 359 is moved downward from the sub liquid crystal screen 380 during the ending.

  (D) is a state in which the pre-read stock 359 has returned to the original start storage display 353a. Note that the degree of expectation may change between (A) and (D).

  By displaying the prefetch stock 359 on the sub liquid crystal screen 380, the special feeling of the prefetch stock 359 is improved. Further, the sub-liquid crystal screen 380 can produce an effect centering on the pre-read stock 359.

[Effect of Modification 5 of First Embodiment]
As described above, in the present modification, the display of the start memory disappears during the big hit display, but the content (prefetch result) on which the prefetch effect is executed is saved as the prefetch stock 359. Therefore, the prefetched content before the big hit is inherited even after the big hit, and continuity is brought about in the notification of the expected degree. Moreover, since the expectation degree of the prefetch stock 359 changes with operation of the operation button 25 etc., the interest of a game improves.

  The following are typical examples of the fifth modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

(7) A variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner is provided.
In the gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the stop result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode determined in advance,
Start memory means for storing the execution right of the variable display game generated by winning a game ball as a start memory and storing a predetermined number as an upper limit;
Start memory display means for displaying the start memory on the variable display device;
Prior determination means for determining the possibility that the start memory becomes the special result mode before the execution of the variable display game;
Effect control means for performing display control of the variable display device;
With
The start memory display means includes
Changing the display of the start memory determined to be highly likely to be the special result mode by the prior determination unit to a specific display,
The production control means includes
Before entering the special gaming state, the specific display is displayed in a display area different from the display of the start memory,
When the special gaming state is ended, the specific display displayed in the different display area is returned to the display of the start memory changed to the specific display and displayed.

(8) The production control means includes:
The specific display displayed in the different display area is notified by changing the display of the specific display that the possibility of becoming the special result mode has changed during the special gaming state ( The gaming machine according to 7).

(9) An operation means for receiving an operation by a player is provided,
The production control means includes
The gaming machine according to (7) or (8), wherein the display of the specific display can be changed based on operation information from the operation means.

[Modification 6 of the first embodiment]
In the sixth modification of the first embodiment, when the player operates the operation button 25 at a predetermined timing, a sonar detection wave is emitted on the display screen of the display device 41, and the contents of the start-up memory and the fluctuation contents , Sonar notice to notify the contents of the production is executed.

  FIG. 59 is a transition diagram illustrating an example of a sonar notice (starting storage) effect of Modification 6 of the first embodiment of the invention.

  (A) is a state in which the operation button 25 is operated and a plurality of detection waves spread from the push button display 390 in a circular shape or an arc shape. When the operation of the operation button 25 becomes valid, a PUSH button display 390 is displayed on the screen. The operation of the operation button 25 may be valid at a predetermined timing or may be always valid.

  (B) is a state in which the search wave emitted from the PUSH button display 390 passes through the first start memory display 351a. The start memory display 351a is in a state where the word “reach” has emerged at the timing when the detection wave passes, and it is informed that the start memory is a reach fluctuation.

  (C) is a state in which the search wave has passed through the first start memory display 351a. The letters “Leach” that emerged gradually faded away.

  (D) is a state in which the letters “Leach” that emerged have completely disappeared. Thus, the search wave generated from the PUSH button display 390 temporarily notifies the contents of the start-up memory. Note that there may be contents such as strength and weakness of the detection wave, and contents that cannot be reported unless the detection wave is strong. Further, hidden characters and items may be detected (displayed) only by a detection wave.

  FIG. 60 is a diagram for explaining an example of the sonar notice (fluctuation region) of the modification 6 of the first embodiment of the present invention.

  (A) is a state in which the special wave in the reach state is thinly raised in the change display area of the display device 41 so as to indicate that the change contents during the next change or the next change is reach.

  (B) is a state in which the search wave has thinly displayed the display of the school of fish in the display area of the display device 41 so as to indicate that the school of fish appears during the change or the next change. For example, a school of fish may be produced only when detected by a sonar notice.

  (C) is a state in which the search wave has thinly raised the sunfish in the change display area of the display device 41 to indicate that the sunfish appears during the change or the next change contents.

  The sonar notice is executed based on a certain degree of reliability, but as a so-called Gase production, the form that emerged by the search wave may be different from the form that is actually produced, The form that appears thin may not be displayed at all in the actual variation display game.

  FIG. 61 is a transition diagram illustrating an example of the sonar notice (pre-reading promotion) of Modification 6 of the first embodiment of this invention.

  (A) is a state in which the search wave passes through the start memory display 351a by the first operation, and the character of “reach” is raised on the start memory display 351a. In the first exploration, pre-reading is directed to reach.

  (B) is a state in which the first probe wave and the characters that appear on the start-up memory display 351a have disappeared. Here, the operation of the operation button 25 may be invalidated.

  (C) is a state in which the probe wave has passed through the start memory display 351a by the second operation, and the letters “SP” have appeared on the start memory display 351a. In the second search, the SP reach with a higher expectation level than the normal reach is prefetched, and the content promoted from the first is reported.

  (D) is a state in which the second probe wave and the characters that appear on the start memory display 351a have disappeared. As described above, in the case where a plurality of searches are performed for the same start-up storage display, a sonar notice is executed in which the display of the jackpot expectation level changes.

  FIG. 62 is a diagram for explaining an example of the sonar notice (empty reading) of Modification 6 of the first embodiment of the present invention.

  (A) is a state in which the probe wave has passed through the start memory display 351a and the empty (temporary) start memory display 352b, and the character “reach” has appeared on the empty start memory display 352b. The empty start memory display 352b corresponds to the start memory that is generated when a next winning is generated. For this reason, here, it is shown by idle reading that there is a high possibility that a start-up memory that will be “reach” will occur when a winning occurs next time.

  (B) is a state in which the search wave passes through the empty start memory display 352b and the character of “reach” becomes lighter.

  (C) is a state in which the search wave and the empty start memory display 352b have disappeared.

[Effect of Modification 6 of First Embodiment]
As described above, in the present modification, when the search wave passes, the pre-reading effect is provided by the sonar notice that causes the contents of the startup memory and the fluctuation contents to emerge. In the sonar notice, not only the starting memory but also the contents of change and the game mode can be prefetched, and detection of a hidden character that can be detected only by sonar improves the gameability. In addition, since the contents of the start memory that has not yet occurred can be temporarily displayed, there is an effect of allowing the player who intends to stop the game to continue the game.

  The following are typical examples of the sixth modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

(10) A variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner is provided.
In the gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the stop result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode determined in advance,
Start memory means for storing the execution right of the variable display game generated by winning a game ball as a start memory and storing a predetermined number as an upper limit;
Start memory display means for displaying the start memory on the variable display device;
Prior determination means for determining the possibility that the start memory becomes the special result mode before the execution of the variable display game;
Effect control means for performing display control of the variable display device;
An operation means for receiving an operation by a player;
With
The production control means includes
When the operation means is operated, the fluctuation display device displays a wave spreading in a circular shape or an arc shape,
The start memory display means includes
The start memory display can be temporarily changed to a specific display when the wave passes a start memory display determined to be highly likely to be the special result mode by the prior determination means. Gaming machine.

(11) The production control means includes:
When the operation means is operated, a wave is displayed on the variable display device,
The gaming machine according to (10), wherein a stop mode of the identification information can be temporarily displayed when the wave passes through a display area of the identification information.

(12) The production control means includes:
When the operation means is operated, a wave is displayed on the variable display device,
The game machine according to (10) or (11), wherein the effect contents of the future can be temporarily displayed when the wave passes through the display area of the identification information.

(13) The production control means includes:
When the operation means is operated, a wave is displayed on the variable display device,
The gaming machine according to any one of (10) to (12), wherein a hidden character can be temporarily displayed when the wave passes the display area of the identification information.

(14) The production control means includes:
When the operation means is operated, a wave is displayed on the variable display device,
The start memory display means includes
Any one of (10) to (13), wherein a normal start memory display or the specific display can be temporarily displayed for a start memory that is not displayed when the wave passes the start memory display area. The gaming machine described in Crab.

[Modification 7 of the first embodiment]
In the modified example 7 of the first embodiment, a door memory display in which the start memory is displayed as a door in a specific mode is executed, and various icons and images are displayed from the door, whereby the corresponding start memory is displayed. Announce the expected degree of

  FIG. 63 is a diagram illustrating an example of a door start memory display in the specific mode according to the modification 7 of the first embodiment of the present invention.

  (A) is a state in which the doors 391 to 394 are vacant. The door is a start memory display area, and a state in which the door is open means that there is no start memory except for temporary opening and closing for production and opening for notification.

  (B) is a state in which the doors 391 to 394 are closed. The state in which the door is closed indicates that there is a start memory, and (B) indicates that there are four start memories.

  FIG. 64 is a diagram for explaining an example of an image displayed from the door according to the modified example 7 of the first embodiment of the present invention.

  (A) is a state where the door is knocked. “CONCON!” Is displayed and the player is expected to expect a change in the door. One of the following images (B), (C), and (D) is displayed from the state of (A).

  (B) is a state in which the door is opened and “Gekiatsu” is displayed. The player is informed that the degree of expectation of the start memory is very high.

  (C) is a state in which “NEXT” is displayed. It is notified that a pseudo-continuous effect is generated in the variable display game corresponding to the start-up memory.

  (D) shows a state in which a smile icon 395 and a gloomy face icon 396 are displayed. The smile icon 395 indicates that the degree of expectation is high, while the sad face icon 396 indicates that the degree of expectation is low. Since both are displayed, the degree of expectation is not so high.

  The door may be opened at the timing when the start memory is digested, or may be automatically opened by the operation of the operation button 25 by the player or the control by the effect control device 300 before digesting.

  FIG. 65 is a diagram illustrating an example of a change in the door start memory according to Modification 7 of the first embodiment of this invention.

  In (A-1), the door is closed, but in (A-2), the door is opened once, and “No way!” Is displayed to let the player expect something to happen. Thereafter, as shown in (A-3), the door changes to a red color to notify that the degree of expectation of the start memory is high.

  In (B-1), the door vibrates. In (B-2), the door cracks. In (B-3), the door cracks and the hit icon 397 pops out from the inside. Notify that the variable display game is a big hit.

  In the door start memory, an effect that the door is repeatedly opened and closed before the start memory is digested and an effect that the door breaks and the icon pops out are also executed.

  FIG. 66 is a diagram for explaining an example of a special effect in the door start memory according to Modification 7 of the first embodiment of the present invention. The special effect is an effect that can be executed when a plurality of start memory displays are lit (the door is closed).

  (A) is a state in which the doors 391 to 394 are closed because four start-up memories have been accumulated.

  (B) is a state in which the doors 391 to 394 are opened and the squid is displayed over the door.

  (C) is a state in which the colors of the doors 391 to 394 are changed to red all at once. Thereafter, when all the start-up memories are digested, a highly expected reach may be executed, or a pseudo-continuous effect may be executed.

[Effect of Modification 7 of First Embodiment]
Thus, in this modified example, the start memory is displayed as a door, and the degree of expectation can be individually notified by using the opening and closing of the door, or a unified production is possible over a plurality of doors, which has never been done before Production can be provided.

  The following are typical examples of the seventh modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

(15) A variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner is provided.
In the gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the stop result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode determined in advance,
Start memory means for storing the execution right of the variable display game generated by winning a game ball as a start memory and storing a predetermined number as an upper limit;
Start memory display means for displaying on the variable display device as a window-type start memory display having a window capable of opening and closing the start memory;
Prior determination means for determining the possibility that the start memory becomes the special result mode before the execution of the variable display game;
With
The start memory display means includes
A gaming machine characterized in that a window corresponding to the expectation is displayed on a window portion opened by opening a window of a start-up memory display that is determined by the pre-determination means to have a high expectation as the special result mode. .

(16) The start memory display means includes:
When the starting memory reaches the predetermined number,
(15) The gaming machine according to (15), wherein all start memory display windows can be opened and an integral character can be individually displayed on all opened windows.

[Modification 8 of the first embodiment]
In Modification 8 of the first embodiment, a plurality of degrees of expectation are displayed in one start-up memory.

  FIG. 67 is a diagram for explaining an example of a conventional start-up memory display corresponding to the modification 8 of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 68 is a diagram for explaining an example of the start-up storage display according to the modification 8 of the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 67, in the start memory display, for example, depending on the display color, the degree of expectation of jackpot increases in order of white <blue <green <red. The conventional display method is to display one color in the start memory alone.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 68 (A) and 68 (B), in this modification, a plurality of display colors are displayed on the start memory alone, and a plurality of expectations are expressed.

  In FIG. 68A, “white” is displayed in half of the start memory display, and “red” is displayed in the other half. For this reason, it represents that the ratio with a low expectation is 50%, and the ratio with a high expectation is 50%.

  In FIG. 68B, “white” is displayed in 2/3 of the start memory, and “red” is displayed in the remaining 1/3. For this reason, the ratio with a low expectation is 67%, and the ratio with a high expectation is 33%. Here, the two-color divided display of “white” and “red” is shown, but three or more colors may be displayed in the starting memory alone.

  FIG. 69 is a transition diagram showing a change in the startup memory according to the modification 8 of the first embodiment of the present invention.

  In (A), start memory displays 351a to 354a are displayed, and a variable display game of the start memory display 350a is being executed. In the start memory display 354a, white is displayed at 50% and red is displayed at 50%.

  In (B), a new variable display game is executed, and start memory displays 351a to 353a are displayed. In the start memory display 353a, white is displayed at 20% and red is displayed at 80%. The change of the color ratio in the start memory alone may be automatically executed, or may be executed by continuous hitting, long pressing, and flicking (operation for tracing the touch panel with a finger) of the operation button 25.

  In (C), a new variable display game is executed, and start memory displays 351a to 352a are displayed. In the start memory display 352a, white is displayed at 80% and red is displayed at 20%, and white is pushed back from the display of (B).

  In (D), a new variable display game is executed, and a start memory display 351a is displayed. In the start memory display 351a, red is displayed at 100%, and red is pushed back from the display of (C), and the display is completely red.

  FIG. 70 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the start memory display is displayed on the sub liquid crystal screen 380 according to the modification 8 of the first embodiment of the present invention.

  When a plurality of colors are displayed on the start memory display alone, the contents are particularly difficult for the player to see when the start memory display is small. Therefore, a start memory display in which a plurality of colors are displayed on the sub liquid crystal screen 380 is displayed.

  On the sub liquid crystal screen 380, the start memory display 354a displaying white and red is enlarged and displayed. In addition, white and red display ratios are also displayed. When the color ratios change as shown in FIGS. 69B to 69D, the ratios also change in conjunction with the sub liquid crystal screen 380. In particular, it is effective to display on the sub liquid crystal screen 380 because it becomes difficult to see when three or more colors are displayed on the start memory display alone.

[Effect of Modification 8 of First Embodiment]
Thus, since a plurality of expectation levels are displayed on the start memory display alone, it is possible to notify a more detailed expectation level than before. In addition, since the expectation of the start memory swings with the passage of time or by the operation of the operation button 25, the gameability is improved.

  The following are typical examples of the viewpoint of the modification 8 of the first embodiment of the present invention.

(17) A variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner is provided.
In the gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the stop result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode determined in advance,
Start memory means for storing the execution right of the variable display game generated by winning a game ball as a start memory and storing a predetermined number as an upper limit;
Start memory display means for displaying the start memory on the variable display device;
Prior determination means for determining the possibility that the start memory becomes the special result mode before the execution of the variable display game;
With
The start memory display means includes
A gaming machine characterized in that the display of the start memory determined to have a high expectation level as the special result mode by the prior determination unit is divided and each division unit is displayed in a mode according to the expected level.

(18) The start memory display means includes:
Until the variable display game corresponding to the display of the start memory displayed in a divided manner is finished,
The gaming machine according to (17), wherein the division ratio of the divided display of the start memory can be changed.

[Modification 9 of the first embodiment]
In the ninth modification of the first embodiment, the execution ratio of the effect (video) displayed on the screen varies depending on the operation timing of the operation button 25. The operation button 25 is provided with a light emitting unit capable of emitting light in various colors.

  FIG. 71 is a diagram illustrating a change in the light emission color of the operation button 25 according to the ninth modification of the first embodiment of the present invention. In this modification, in the process in which the emission color of the operation button 25 changes to a color with a high degree of expectation, if the player starts an operation with a color with a low degree of expectation, the ratio at which an effect with a low degree of expectation is executed. If the player starts an operation with a high and highly expected color, the rate at which a highly anticipated effect is executed increases. Therefore, the player can select the operation timing depending on which effect he wants to see. For example, when it is desired to finish the production quickly, the operation may be performed at a color timing with low expectation. The production control device 300 can adjust the production with low expectation and the production with high expectation according to the operation timing of the operation button 25.

  (A) shows a state in which the emission color of the operation button 25 changes step by step to a color with high expectation. Further, (B) shows a state in which a time bar 398 indicating the operation valid period is displayed below the operation button 25. The time bar 398 may be displayed on the screen. The color change may be a change in color brightness (shading).

  (C) shows a state in which the operation button 25 is also divided and displayed by a plurality of emission colors so that the start-up storage display is divided and displayed by a plurality of colors in the modified example 8 of this embodiment. In this case, the operation button 25 may include a plurality of light emitting units having different emission colors.

  FIG. 72 is a diagram illustrating a change in the PUSH button display 390 on the screen of the display device 41 and the like according to the modification 9 of the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Since the player has a line of sight centering on the game board 30 and the screen during the game, it is difficult to lower the line of sight to the operation button 25. Therefore, the change in the emission color of the operation button 25 is also displayed on the screen as the color change of the PUSH button display 390.

  The push button display 390 is gradually darkened from the lightly displayed state, and the operation of the operation button 25 is enabled after the push button display 390 is darkly displayed. Alternatively, the operation may be effective from the beginning.

  Instead of displaying the PUSH button display 390 on the screen, the operation button 25 gradually protrudes or the operation button 25 gradually vibrates to notify the operation timing (change in expectation). Good. Further, notification may be made by rotating a drum (not shown) built in the operation button 25.

  FIG. 73 is a transition diagram illustrating an example of the display of the PUSH button display 390 according to the modification 9 of the first embodiment of this invention.

  (A) is a state in which the PUSH button display 390 is displayed small and thin.

  (B) is a state in which the PUSH button display 390 is displayed gradually and lightly in red. Up to this point, the operation button 25 is not yet in the valid state.

  (C-1) is a state where the PUSH button display 390 is displayed in a large and dark red color. “Press!” Is displayed and the operation is enabled.

  (C-2) is a state in which the PUSH button display 390 is small and displayed in white. “Press!” Is displayed and the operation is enabled. In addition to the color of the PUSH button display 390, the degree of expectation is also notified by the display size.

[Effect of Modification 9 of First Embodiment]
As described above, in this modification, a change in expectation is displayed on the operation button 25 depending on the emission color or the like, and when the player starts an operation with the expectation displayed on the operation button 25, the change is displayed on the operation button 25. Production with the same degree of expectation as the degree of expectation is executed at a high rate. Therefore, it is possible for the player to select an effect for each variable display game, and the selection of the effect is simplified. In addition, for a player who does not notice the change of the operation button 25, the PUSH button display 390 is also displayed on the screen and interlocked with the change of the operation button 25, and the change such as the operation button 25 popping out or vibrating. Thus, the player can intuitively operate the operation buttons 25. In particular, since the color and size of the push button display 390 change in conjunction with the change of the operation button 25, the player can recognize the state of the operation button 25 without having to look down and check the operation button 25. Can do.

  The following are typical examples of the ninth modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

(19) A variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game for variable display of a plurality of identification information,
An operation means for receiving an operation from a player;
Effect control means for performing display control of an image effect according to the progress of the variable display game and a stop mode of the identification information in the variable display game;
With
The production control means includes
Selectively displaying the image effect according to the operation timing of the operation means;
The operation means includes
A gaming machine having a light emitting unit and changing a display color of the operation means as time elapses.

(20) The operation means includes:
The gaming machine according to (19), which has power and a mechanism for moving the operation means up and down, and the operation means gradually protrudes as time passes.

(21) The operation means includes:
The gaming machine according to (19) or (20), wherein the gaming machine has power and a mechanism for vibrating or rotating the operating means, and the operating means vibrates or rotates as time elapses.

(22) The production control means includes:
An image of the operation means can be displayed on the variable display device,
The gaming machine according to any one of (19) to (21), wherein an aspect of an image of the operation means is changed with time.

[Modification 10 of the first embodiment]
In the tenth modification of the first embodiment, even if the start memory for performing the continuous notice performed across the plurality of variable display games is generated, the start memory in which the pre-reading effect is executed before the generated memory is generated. In some cases, continuous notice is executed after the start-up memory variation display game in which the pre-reading effect has been executed ends.

  FIG. 74 is a diagram for explaining a conventional execution example of continuous notice corresponding to Modification 10 of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 70 is a diagram for explaining an execution example of continuous notice in the tenth modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 74A shows a state in which the start memory of the start memory display 354a is generated with information for performing continuous notice. The start memory display 351a is displayed in red after a prefetch effect (color change or the like) is executed before the start memory display 354a is generated.

  (B) is a state in which continuous notice is started with the execution of the variable display game corresponding to the red start memory display 350a. Originally, a high-expectation SP reach is executed according to red display, and a continuous notice screen is displayed.

  Thus, in a conventional gaming machine, when a winning for performing a continuous notice occurs, the effect of the continuous notice starts from the next change. In this case, even if a pre-reading effect is executed for a start memory having a high expectation level before the occurrence of the start memory for performing the continuous notice, the effect corresponding to the pre-read is not executed and is digested as one of the continuous notices. End up. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 75, in this modified example, the continuous notice is executed after the start-up memory variation in which the pre-reading effect is executed ends.

  FIG. 75A shows a state in which the start memory of the start memory display 354a is generated with information for performing continuous notice. The start memory display 352a is displayed in red after the pre-reading effect is executed before the start memory display 354a is generated.

  (B) is a state in which the pre-reading effect is executed and the variable display game of the start memory display 350a displayed in red is executed and reach.

  (C) is a state in which the result of the variable display game corresponding to the red start memory display 350a is “8, 9, 8”.

  (D) is a state in which the continuous notice is started because the start-up memory display variation display game in which the pre-reading effect is executed is completed.

  As described above, when there is a start memory in which the pre-reading effect is executed, the continuous notice is started after waiting for the end of the variable display game of the start memory display in which the pre-reading effect is executed.

  FIG. 76A is a flowchart showing a procedure of the prefetching winning process 1 according to Modification 10 of the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 76B is a flowchart showing a procedure of the prefetching winning process 2, and FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch winning process 3. FIG. Both processes are executed in the effect display editing process (B1015) in the main process of the effect control device 300.

  The prefetch winning process 1 shown in FIG. 76A is a process in which, when any start memory has a prefetch result that is a reach, a continuous notice is given after the change of the start memory that becomes the reach ends.

  The production control device 300 first checks the current state of the start memory, and has a start memory for performing the reach notice before the start memory for performing the continuous notice (that is, the start memory of the variable display game in which reach occurs). Whether or not (B2401, B2402).

  When there is a start memory for performing the reach notice (the result of B2402 is “Y”), the effect control apparatus 300 checks the start memory for performing the reach notice (B2403), and after the end of the fluctuation of the start memory for performing the reach notice. A continuous notice is generated from (B2404). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  If there is no start memory for performing the reach notice (the result of B2402 is “N”), a continuous notice is generated (B2405), and this process is terminated.

  In the pre-reading winning process 2 shown in FIG. 76B, the start memory that is generated later and the pre-reading effect is executed from now on, and the start memory that is generated before the start memory and the pre-reading effect is executed are the same effects (video). ) Is a process for controlling so as not to occur. The prefetching effect here is a continuous notice (prefetching zone effect), but it may also be a start memory change.

  The effect control device 300 first checks the current start memory state and determines whether or not there is a start memory that has performed (started) the pre-read effect before the latest start memory in which the pre-read effect is executed. (B2401, B2402).

  When there is a start memory for performing the pre-reading effect (the result of B2402 is “Y”), the effect control device 300 refers to the content of the start memory for performing the pre-reading effect (pre-reading effect content) later. A prefetch effect is selected and set (B2406). Here, different effects are selected so that the pre-reading effect and the subsequent pre-reading effect do not overlap.

  Next, the effect control device 300 generates a different prefetch effect for the start memory stored later after the prestore effect of the start memory stored earlier is completed (B2407), and ends this process. Thereby, mutually different continuous effects occur without overlapping in time.

  When there is no start memory for performing the prefetch effect (result of B2402 is “N”), the effect control device 300 generates the prefetch effect selected by the normal prefetch effect table (TBL) as usual (B2408). This process ends.

  The pre-reading winning process 3 shown in FIG. 76C is a process for controlling the start-up memory generated after that in the case where the start-up memory generated later is a start-up memory that does not generate reach, so as not to perform the pre-reading effect.

  The effect control device 300 first checks the current start memory state and determines whether or not there is a start memory that has performed (started) the pre-read effect before the latest start memory in which the pre-read effect is executed. (B2401, B2402).

  When there is no start memory in which the pre-read effect is performed (started) before the start memory in which the pre-read effect is executed (result of B2402 is “N”), the effect control device 300 uses the normal pre-read effect table (TBL). ) Is generated (B2408), and the process is terminated.

  When there is a start memory in which the pre-read effect is performed (started) before the start memory in which the pre-read effect is executed (result of B2402 is “Y”), the effect control device 300 displays the pre-read effect that occurred later. It is determined whether or not the target start memory is less than reach (that is, whether or not reach is generated) (B2409).

  When the start memory of the target of the pre-reading effect that occurs later is less than reach (that does not generate reach) (the result of B2409 is “Y”), the effect control device 300 performs a setting that does not perform the subsequent pre-reading effect. (B2411), and this process is terminated.

  When the start memory of the prefetch target to be generated later is not less than reach, that is, the start memory to generate reach (result of B2409 is “N”), the effect control device 300 performs the prefetch effect of the start memory generated later. (B2410), and this process ends.

[Effect of Modification 10 of First Embodiment]
As described above, in the present modification, when the start memory for executing the continuous notice or the pre-reading effect is generated, when the pre-read effect of the start memory having the high expectation is executed first, A continuous notice or pre-reading effect is executed after the effect ends. Therefore, since the player is provided with a highly expected performance in the starting memory, a decrease in the interest of the game can be avoided.

  The following are typical examples of the tenth modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

(23) A variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner is provided.
In the gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the stop result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode determined in advance,
Start memory means for storing the execution right of the variable display game generated by winning a game ball as a start memory and storing a predetermined number as an upper limit;
Start memory display means for displaying the start memory on the variable display device;
Prior determination means for determining the possibility that the start memory becomes the special result mode before the execution of the variable display game;
Effect control means for performing display control of the variable display device;
With
The production control means includes
It is possible to perform continuous production with continuity across multiple variable display games,
The continuous production is
There is a start memory that has been won in the lottery for executing the continuous effect, and a start memory that has been generated before the winning start memory and that is displayed in the start memory being displayed by the start memory display means. A gaming machine that is executed after a start memory variation display game that has been determined by the determination means to be highly likely to be the special result mode.

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, an effect (RTC effect) in which a zone change notice character 365 appears in response to a time notification by an RTC (real time clock) is executed (see FIG. 38). Japanese Patent No. 5489369, which is a prior art, discloses a gaming machine that executes a programmed effect at a predetermined time while performing time correction by RTC for a plurality of built-in timing means.

  However, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 5489369 is not new at all, and does not sufficiently satisfy the interest of gaming.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, for the purpose of providing an interesting gaming machine with an RTC effect that has not been seen so far, a difference in the content of the effect due to the presence or absence of hit memory in the RTC effect at a predetermined time, or a simulation by the RTC effect with shifted timing A continuous production can be executed, and the player can select an RTC production.

[RTC effect processing]
FIG. 77 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the RTC effect process according to the second embodiment of this invention. The RTC effect process is executed in the effect display edit process (B1015) in the main process of the effect control device 300. FIG. 78 is a diagram illustrating the gaming machine 10 that is executing the RTC special effect according to the second embodiment of this invention.

  The production control device 300 first determines whether or not it is a predetermined time such as 9 o'clock, 10 o'clock, or 11 o'clock (B2501). If it is not the predetermined time (the result of B2501 is "N"), This process ends.

  If it is the predetermined time (the result of B2501 is “Y”), the production control device 300 determines whether or not there is a start memory that is a hit in the currently stored start memory (B2502). .

  If there is a start memory to win (the result of B2502 is “Y”), the effect control device 300 executes an RTC special effect process for executing a special RTC effect (B2503), and ends this process. As shown in FIG. 78, the RTC special performance has a start-up memory that hits the gaming machine 10B by executing a special performance such as sounding “Cuin! Is notified.

  When there is no start memory to win (the result of B2502 is “N”), the effect control device 300 executes an RTC normal effect process for executing a normal RTC effect (B2504), and ends this process.

  Note that the RTC special effect may be executed depending on whether or not there is a start-up memory that becomes a reach instead of whether or not it is a win, or the reach effect is developed when a predetermined time is reached during the reach effect. A special effect that is a system may be executed as an RTC effect.

[Example 1 of RTC normal performance]
FIG. 79 is a diagram illustrating an example of the RTC normal effect according to the second embodiment of this invention. In FIG. 79, there are three gaming machines 10A to 10C, and the time change of the volume and the screen effect of each gaming machine are represented in the vertical direction.

  In the RTC normal effect of the present embodiment, for example, an effect is performed such that an RTC effect character 441 appears on the screen and sings one of a plurality of prepared songs.

In the gaming machine 10A, the music A whose volume is reduced in the second half is played by the RTC effect character 441, and in the gaming machine 10B, the music B whose volume is reduced in the second half is played by the RTC effect character 441. In the gaming machine 10 </ b> C, the music C having a high volume is played by the RTC effect character 441 in both the first and second half.

  Each of the gaming machines 10A to 10C can perform the songs A to C in order by changing the performance timings of the gaming machines 10A to 10C, and the songs A to C are produced in a medley sense on the gaming machine 10 alone. .

[Example 2 of RTC normal performance]
FIG. 80 is a diagram for explaining another example of the RTC normal effect according to the second embodiment of the present invention, where (A) is a diagram for explaining the effect mode, (B) is a previous effect, and (C) is an illustration. This production, (D) is a diagram for explaining the post production.

  Mode A to mode C shown in FIG. 80 (A) are set to execute a normal effect, a previous effect, a main effect, and a subsequent effect, respectively, at a predetermined timing. In the portion surrounded by the thick frame, the effects shown in (B) to (D) are being executed.

  (B) shows the screen of the previous production that is being produced in the gaming machine 10 in which mode C is set, and informs that the production will be started soon, saying “Simultaneous production is running soon!” Yes. In addition, it is notified that the main effect is being executed in the gaming machine 10B. Further, (C) is a screen of the main effect that is being produced in the gaming machine 10 in which the mode B is set, and (D) is a screen of a post-effect that is being produced in the gaming machine 10 in which the mode A is set. is there.

  In this way, by setting the setting of the RTC effect as a mode, each gaming machine 10 can simultaneously perform the RTC effect at the same time, and the heights such as waves in the stadium (the spectators sequentially stand up and sit down) Strong and weak wave effects can be executed. In addition, a continuous effect in which each gaming machine 10 executes a continuous effect and a medley effect in which music is played in order are also possible.

[Example 3 of RTC normal performance]
FIGS. 81A and 81B are diagrams for explaining another example of the RTC normal performance according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 81A is a diagram for explaining a normal version, and FIG. 81B is a diagram for explaining a specific member view version. FIG. 4C is a diagram showing a specific member up view version.

  (A) is a screen in which Roku-dori, which is the RTC effect character 441, forms a formation and is performing (during production), and is a normal effect version. The music being played is mainly sung by the voice of the back of the RTC effect character 441.

  (B) is a screen that has been changed to a view angle centered around the second of the RTC effect character 441, and is a version that has been changed to a view of a specific member. Here, the music is mainly sung by the voice of the second person who is the RTC effect character 441 selected by the player at the center of the view angle. The selection of the RTC effect character 441 (selection of a specific member) can be selected by the player, and can also be automatically selected by the gaming machine 10.

  (C) is a screen in which the angle of the RTC effect character 441 is changed to an enlarged view angle, and is a version changed to an up view of a specific member. The music being played is sung only by the voice of the song, and the volume is slightly increased.

[Example 4 of RTC normal performance]
FIG. 82 is a transition diagram illustrating another example of the RTC normal effect according to the second embodiment of this invention. Here, the appearance area of the RTC effect character 441 varies with time.

  (A) is a state in which the RTC effect background 443 is displayed in the lower area of the display screen, and the RTC effect character 441 appears on the background display unit. The area where the RTC effect background 443 is displayed is an RTC effect area where the RTC effect character 441 appears, acts, moves, and the like.

  (B) is a state in which an RTC effect background 443 is displayed in the left area of the display screen at another predetermined time, and an RTC effect character 441 appears on the display portion of the background. The RTC effect character 441, for example, fires the beam 441a from the eyes toward the start memory display, and executes the prefetch effect.

  (C) is a state in which the RTC effect background 443 is displayed in the upper area of the display screen at another predetermined time, and the RTC effect character 441 appears on the display portion of the background.

  (D) is a state in which the RTC effect background 443 is displayed in the right area of the display screen at another predetermined time, and the RTC effect character 441 appears in the background display unit. Here, for example, a beam 441a is emitted from the mouth of the RTC effect character 441 toward the start memory display, and a prefetch effect (color change or the like) is executed.

[RTC effect setting screen]
FIG. 83 is a diagram illustrating an RTC effect setting screen according to the second embodiment of this invention.

  The RTC effect is executed, for example, every hour for a predetermined period, but depending on the player, the preference of the execution frequency of the RTC effect differs. Also, depending on the contents of the RTC effect, it is appropriate whether it is appropriate to produce every 1 hour or every 2 hours. Therefore, in this embodiment, a player or a game hall employee can set the execution frequency of the RTC effect.

  As shown in FIG. 83, on the setting screen for the RTC effect, it is possible to set no effect execution every hour and every two hours. For example, by operating the operation button 25 at the end of the execution of the RTC effect. It is possible to move to the setting screen. Further, even when a storage medium received by a player is received by a storage medium receiving unit (not shown) installed for each gaming machine 10, it is possible to shift to the setting screen.

  Game hall employees can display the screen in a game hall management system generally called a hall computer (not shown), and can set all target gaming machines all at once or individually through the hall computer. It is.

[Effects of Second Embodiment]
As described above, in the present embodiment, when there is a start memory that is a hit when the RTC effect is executed, the special RTC effect is executed, so that the interest of the game is improved. Also, in the RTC normal effect, the player can arbitrarily select the RTC effect character 441 and the view angle, and the effect according to the player's preference can be executed.

  Further, in the RTC effect of the present embodiment, an RTC continuous effect, a medley effect, a simultaneous effect, etc. can be set by setting the mode for each gaming machine. In particular, a wave effect is possible by executing a RTC effect with a time difference for the time at which the same effect is performed for each gaming machine.

  Further, in the RTC effect of the present embodiment, the appearance and the active area of the RTC effect character 441 are different for each RTC effect, and the pre-read effect of the start memory display is executed by the beam 441a emitted from the RTC effect character 441. Unprecedented RTC production is provided. In addition, since the player and the game hall employee can arbitrarily set the execution frequency of the RTC effect, simultaneous effects and individual effects of the RTC effect are possible.

  The following are typical examples of the viewpoint of the second embodiment of the present invention.

(24) Clock means capable of timing the time, and control means capable of playing a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the game has a special result;
In a gaming machine comprising
The control means includes
When the timekeeping information provided by the clock means is timekeeping information indicating a predetermined time, and when the game being executed has a special result, a special effect can be generated,
A gaming machine characterized in that a normal performance can be generated when the timekeeping information provided by the timekeeping means is timekeeping information indicating a predetermined time and the game being executed does not have a special result. .

(25) operation means for accepting an operation from a player;
A display screen on which the execution of the game is displayed as visual information;
With
A plurality of effect characters are displayed on the display screen in at least one of the special effect and the normal effect,
The control means includes
Select the effect character based on the operation information from the operation means,
The gaming machine according to (24), wherein the selected effect character is displayed at substantially the center of the display screen.

(26) At least one of the special effect and the normal effect is configured by a combination of a plurality of effect procedures,
Combinations of the production procedures are individually set as different production modes,
The control means includes
The gaming machine according to (25), wherein the effect mode is selected based on operation information from the operation means.

(27) The control means includes:
Display the effect character only in a specific area of the display screen,
The gaming machine according to any one of (25) and (26), wherein the specific area is changed at each predetermined time.

(28) The control means includes:
The interval of the predetermined time that is the frequency of executing the special effect or the normal effect can be changed,
Displaying a setting screen for setting the predetermined time interval on the display screen over a certain period from the end of the special effect or the normal effect;
The gaming machine according to any one of (25) to (27), wherein the predetermined time interval is set based on operation information from the operation means.

(29) Storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit of the right to execute the game based on establishment of the predetermined condition,
The control means includes
The special effect can be executed when the timekeeping information provided by the clock means is timekeeping information indicating a predetermined time, and when the memory means stores the special result. The gaming machine according to any one of (24) to (28).

[Third Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, as shown in A3009 to A3013 in FIG. 19, the start-up memory is digested in the order of winning without distinction between special figure 1 and special figure 2. In addition, Japanese Patent No. 4943386, which is a prior art, preferentially digests the start memory of FIG. 2 and changes the start memory display to a specific display during a short period of time so that only the start memory of FIG. A gaming machine that executes the above is disclosed.

  However, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 4943386 is not new at all, and does not sufficiently satisfy the interest of gaming.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the gaming machine that preferentially digests the start-up memory in FIG. 2, an object is to provide a gaming machine that has a high effect by a pre-reading effect in a shorter time than ever.

[Center case front view]
FIG. 84 is a front view centering on the center case 40 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 84A is a state in which the short-time character 444 that is a movable accessory is stored in the clear member storage portion 445. FIG. 7B is a diagram for explaining a state where the hour-short character 444 moves up and overlaps with the normal variation winning device 38. Note that the position of the normal variation winning device 38 is different from that in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, during the specific gaming state (short time), the short time character 444 moves to the position (motion position) that overlaps with the normal variable winning device 38 in the center case 40, and the special figure 2 starts during the short time. Display the memory display. Also, unlike the first and second embodiments, the start-up memory in FIG. 2 is preferentially digested.

  As shown in FIG. 84 (A), the hour / short character 444 is accommodated in the clear member accommodating portion 445 which is the initial position during the non-hour / short period. The front surface of the clear member accommodating portion 445 is covered with a translucent member, and the player can visually recognize the short time character 444 in the clear member accommodating portion 445 even during non-time saving. The clear member accommodating portion 445 is disposed behind the transparent game board 30, but the game board 30 may not be transparent when disposed in front of the game board 30.

  A partition wall 40d is provided at a position from the center right of the stage 40b so that the game ball that has passed through the warp passage 40a does not jump to the operation position of the short-time character 444. The partition wall 40d is provided between the rear display device 41 and the front cover glass 14, and is formed of a transparent member so as not to disturb the visual recognition of the rear display device 41.

  A lens accessory 446 is provided on the right side of the stage 40b. The lens accessory 446 has a shape that can be integrated with the normal variation winning device 38 and is provided so as to overlap with the short character 444 that has moved to the movement position.

  When the time is short, as shown in (B), the time-short character 444 that is a movable accessory moves to the action position, and a part of the time-short character 444 overlaps the normal variation winning device 38. The short-time character 444 has a display area for starting memory, and the display area overlaps the lens accessory 446. When a winning occurs in the normal variation winning device 38, the display area of the short-time character 444 emits light itself or the starting memory display of the rear display device 41 is transmitted to display the starting memory. The time-short character 444 may have a lens-like member instead of the lens accessory 446.

  The normal variation winning device 38 and the lens combination 446 are configured by, for example, a translucent member so that the short time character 444 can be displayed. During the non-temporary time, the lens accessory 446 is also housed in the clear member housing portion 445 together with the short-time character 444, and moves to the left of the normal variable winning device 38 together with the short-time character 444 when entering the specific gaming state. May be.

  FIG. 85 is an enlarged front view of the normal variation winning device 38 according to the third embodiment of this invention. FIG. 86 is a diagram for explaining an example of the time-short character 444 according to the third embodiment of this invention.

  The normal variation winning device 38 is provided in the center case 40, and includes a movable member 38c that is opened for a predetermined period when the normal variation display game is won. Part of the game balls that have passed through the warp passage 40e provided on the right side of the center case 40 can be awarded to the normal variation winning device 38 when the movable member 38c is open. The game ball that has flowed down the warp passage 40e when the movable member 38c is closed is released to the game area 32 of the game board 30. Only game balls that have passed between a pair of obstacle nails 449 that restrict entry into the warp passage 40e can pass through the warp passage 40e.

  The game balls that have won the normal variation winning device 38 flow down the discharge flow path 448 and become the winning balls via the back of the game board 30. The discharge channel 448 is provided with a start port 2 switch 2 (38a), and a winning to the normal variation winning device 38 is detected.

  A lens accessory 446 is provided on the left side of the normal variation winning device 38 and in front of the display device 41. The front surface of the lens accessory 446 is configured by a lens-like member having a function of a magnifying glass in order to enlarge and display the start-time memory display displayed on the time-short character 444 and / or the display device 41 located behind. The

  The short-time character 444 is, for example, a caterpillar having five verses including the head as shown in FIG. 86 (A), and a train that pulls four freight cars as shown in (B). Each node of the body part and each wagon serve as a start memory display area. The short-time character 444 may be switched between the first half and the second half of the specific gaming state, for example.

[Another display example of short-time characters]
FIG. 87 is a diagram illustrating another display example of the time-short character 444 according to the third embodiment of this invention. FIG. 88 is an enlarged view of the ordinary variation winning device 38 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 88A is an enlarged front view of the ordinary variation winning device 38, and FIG. 88B is an ordinary variation winning device 38. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 87, the short-time character 444 may be displayed as an image on the display device 41 instead of being formed as an accessory. Here, in response to the opening timing of the movable member 38 c, “Open!” Is issued from the short-time character 444 to notify the player that the movable member 38 has been opened.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 88 (A), before the movable member 38c is opened, a message “open!” Is sent out from the short-time character 444 to inform the player that the movable member 38c will soon be opened. You may notify. Here, hands and feet are displayed on the short-time character 444 simultaneously with the display of “Open!” To attract the player's attention.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 88 (B), a lens member 459 is provided on the front surface of the normal variation winning device 38 so that the time character 444 displayed on the display device 41 may be displayed in an enlarged manner. Good.

[Example of 3D display of short-time characters]
FIG. 89 is a diagram for explaining start-up storage displays 451a to 454a and a short-time character 444 displayed as 3D images according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 89 (A) is an enlarged front view of the lower right portion of the display device 41. (B) is an enlarged perspective view of the lower right part of the display device 41, and (C) is an enlarged perspective view of a start memory display for explaining that the lift differs for each start memory.

  In the present embodiment, the video displayed on the display device 41 can be displayed as a stereoscopically visible video, so-called 3D image. The start memory displays 451 to 454 and the short time character 444 shown in FIG. 89A are displayed as a 3D image, so that the start memory displays 451 to 454 and the short time character 444 become a stereoscopic image as shown in FIG. .

  Here, as shown in (C), each expectation degree of the start-up memory may be notified by the strength of the stereoscopic effect. Since the start memory display 452a that is stereoscopically viewed appears to float up before 451a and 453a, the expectation of the start memory 452 is higher than that of the start memories 451 and 453.

[Effect of the third embodiment]
As described above, in the present embodiment, when the specific gaming state is entered, the short-time character 444 moves or is displayed so as to overlap the normal variation winning device 38, so that the performance in the specific gaming state is improved. Further, the time character 444 is enlarged and displayed by the lens member 446 and the lens member 459 fitted to the front surface of the normal variation winning device 38, so that the performance is further improved.

  In addition, by displaying the start memory display based on the winning to the normal variable winning device 38 in the vicinity of the normal variable winning device 38, confirmation of the winning state to the normal variable winning device 38 and confirmation of the display state of the start memory display are confirmed. The movement of the line of sight to be performed is reduced, and the visibility is improved.

  In addition, the start memory displays 451 to 454 and the short-time character 444 are displayed as naked-eye 3D images, and the start memory is notified by the degree of lift according to the degree of expectation, thereby further improving performance.

  The following are typical examples of the third embodiment of the present invention.

(30) A game board in which a game area where game balls can flow down is formed on the surface, a winning device having a winning opening through which the game balls flowing down the game area can win, and an initial position and an operating position can be moved In a gaming machine equipped with
An information display means for displaying required information for the player when the accessory moves to the operating position;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the information display means displays information related to the winning device in a state where the winning device approaches the winning device due to the movement of the accessory to the operating position.

(31) The winning device includes a movable member that converts the winning opening from a closed state to an open state,
The moving member is converted from the closed state to the open state in accordance with a result of a game executed based on a game ball flowing down a predetermined game area (30). Gaming machine.

(32) a display device for displaying the progress of the game;
The gaming machine according to (30) or (31), wherein a character whose display mode changes according to the result of the game is displayed on the display device.

[Modification 1 of the third embodiment]
In the first modified example of the third embodiment, when the game balls won in the normal variation winning device 38 are distributed by the sorting member 463 and a part of the winning balls flow down the prefetch channel, the memory accessory 462 A pre-reading effect is executed.

[Front view of display device]
FIG. 90 is a front view of the display device 41 centering on the special figure 2 start memory display area in the specific gaming state of the first modification of the third embodiment of the present invention.

  In this modified example, as shown in FIG. 90, a frame accessory 461 surrounding the start memory display in FIG. 2 and a memory accessory 462 in the shape of a chicken provided above the frame accessory 461 are in a specific gaming state. Will appear in the special figure 2 start memory display area. Both the frame combination 461 and the storage combination 462 are movable combinations, the peripheral portion of the display device 41 is set as the initial position, and when the specific gaming state is reached, the special figure 2 start storage display area that is the first operation position from the initial position Move to. Note that, even in the normal gaming state, when the winning is possible in the normal variation winning device 38, the frame accessory 461 and the memory accessory 462 are based on the winning in the normal variation winning device 38. You may move to the operating position.

  The frame accessory 461 is provided with LEDs along the frame, and lights up while enclosing the special figure 2 start memory display during the specific gaming state. The memory accessory 462 incorporates a light emitting unit such as an LED, and changes the light emission color according to the progress of the game. Further, the memory accessory 462 may be made of milky white resin or the like that can transmit light, so that it changes depending on the color displayed on the rear display device 41. The eye portion of the memory accessory 462 is formed in a hollow shape or a light-transmitting member is fitted, and the eyes of the memory accessory 462 are represented by the pupil displayed on the display device 41. .

  A normal variation winning device 38 is provided at the lower right outer peripheral portion of the display device 41, and below the normal variation winning device 38, a game ball won in the normal variation winning device 38 is pre-reading channel 464 or normal winning channel. A sorting member 463 for sorting (not shown) is provided. The winning balls distributed to the normal winning channel become the winning balls to the normal variation winning device via the back of the game board 30.

  The prefetch flow path 464 is formed so as to be inclined downward from the distribution member 463 to the lower side of the special figure 2 start memory display area. The winning ball flowing down the pre-reading channel 464 flows down to the rear of the game board 30 when flowing down to the memory role 462, and becomes a winning ball, but the winning ball is just eaten by the memory role 462. As a result, the winning ball flows down through the pre-reading channel 464, whereby the pre-reading effect by the memory accessory 462 is executed.

  When the winning ball flows down from the pre-reading channel 464 to the rear of the game board 30, the memorizing role 462 gradually changes from white to orange, and when the memorizing role 462 becomes orange, the frame role 461 vibrates. To do. When the frame accessory 461 vibrates for a predetermined period, the egg-shaped start memory display changes to the pre-reading mode. At the same time, the memorial object 462 returns from orange to white. Note that the winning balls distributed to the prefetch channel 464 are distributed with high expectation.

[Special Figure 2 Start Entrance Prize Processing]
FIG. 91 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the special figure 2 start slot winning process of the first modification of the third embodiment of the present invention. This process is executed in the movable body control process (B1021) in the main process of the effect control device 300.

  The production control device 300 first determines whether or not a winning has occurred in the special figure 2 (B2601). If no winning has occurred in the special figure 2 (the result of B2601 is "N"), The process ends.

  When a special prize is generated in FIG. 2 (the result of B2601 is “Y”), the production control device 300 has four or more start memories of the special figure 2 counted without including the start memory generated this time. Is determined (B2602). When there are four or more start memories in FIG. 2 (the result of B2602 is “Y”), this process is terminated because the winning is an overflow.

  When the number of starting memories in FIG. 2 is not four or more (the result of B2602 is “N”), the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the current game state is in a specific gaming state (during electric support). (B2603). If the current game state is not in progress (the result of B2603 is “N”), the pre-reading effect in FIG.

  When the current game state is in progress (the result of B2603 is “Y”), the production control device 300 extracts various random numbers (which may be included in the prefetching command) generated by the current winning. Store in the predetermined storage area (B2604).

  Next, the production control device 300 executes a special figure 2 pre-reading determination process for determining the degree of expectation that is a big hit based on the random number value of the unexecuted start memory stored in the special figure 2 start storage area (B2605). ).

  Next, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not there is a start-up memory that is determined to have a high expectation based on the determination result in B2605 (B2606). If there is no start memory with high expectation (the result of B2606 is “N”), the pre-reading effect is not executed, and thus this process is terminated.

  When there is a start memory with a high degree of expectation (the result of B2606 is “Y”), the effect control device 300 rotates the sorting member 463 counterclockwise to cause the winning ball to flow down to the prefetch channel 464 ( B2607).

  Next, the start memory display to be prefetched that has been determined to have a high degree of expectation is changed to a prefetching mode (B2608), and this processing is terminated.

[Movement of memorabilia]
FIG. 92 is a diagram for explaining the movement of the frame accessory 461 and the memory accessory 462 according to Modification 1 of the third embodiment of the present invention.

  During the specific gaming state, the frame accessory 461 and the memory accessory 462 move to the first operation position and are involved in the effect of the special figure 2 start memory display, but as shown in FIG. 92, the specific gaming state is When the game is finished and the game state is shifted to the normal gaming state, the frame combination 461 and the storage combination 462 move to the special figure 1 start storage display area and participate in the special figure 1 start storage display effect.

  The frame combination 461 and the storage combination 462 use the special figure 1 start storage display area as the second operation position, and execute the pre-read effect of the special figure 1 start storage at the second operation position. During the special game state, the frame accessory 461 and the memory accessory 462 move to the initial positions.

[Effects of Modification 1 of Third Embodiment]
As described above, in the present modification, among the game balls won in the normal variation winning device 38, the game balls that have generated the start memory with a high expectation level, which is a big hit, are distributed to the prefetch channel 464, and the frame accessory A pre-reading effect linked with 461 and the memory accessory 462 is executed. Therefore, the fun of the game is improved by an unprecedented novel production. In particular, at the timing when the game ball flowing down the prefetch channel 464 flows down to the rear of the game board 30, an effect that the memory accessory 462 obtains the winning ball as bait and changes the egg-shaped start memory display is executed. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the player's eyes.

  Further, the frame combination 461 and the storage combination 462 move from the initial position to the first operation position according to the game state, and further move to the second operation position, so that the player immediately understands the change in the game state. be able to.

  The following are typical examples of the viewpoint of the first modification of the third embodiment of the present invention.

(33) A game board in which a game area where game balls can flow down is formed on the surface, a winning device having a winning opening through which the game balls flowing down the game area can win, and an initial position and an operating position can be moved In a gaming machine equipped with
The game board is provided with an opening at a substantially central portion, and an outer peripheral wall that divides the game area and the inside of the opening is provided at an outer periphery of the opening.
The accessory has an outer side of the outer peripheral wall as the initial position, and an inside of the opening as the operating position.
The gaming machine is characterized in that when a winning of a game ball occurs in the winning device, the accessory moves from the initial position to the operating position.

(34) The winning device includes a movable member that converts the winning opening from a closed state to an open state,
The moving member is converted from the closed state to the open state in accordance with a result of a game executed based on a game ball flowing down a predetermined game area (33). Gaming machine.

(35) A distribution member that distributes the game balls flowing down the winning opening to one flow path and the other flow path,
The accessory contains a light emitter,
The gaming machine according to (33) or (34), wherein a light emission color of the accessory changes based on a game ball flowing down the one channel.

(36) When a variation display game in which a plurality of identification information varies based on the game ball flowing down the winning opening is executed, and the result of the variation display game is a special result, a special game state advantageous to the player Can occur and
A pre-determination unit that determines in advance whether or not the variable display game may have a special result before the result of the variable display game is determined;
If it is determined by the pre-determination means that the result of the variable display game based on the game ball flowing down the winning opening is likely to be the special result, the gaming ball flowing down the winning opening is The gaming machine according to (35), wherein the game machine is distributed to the one flow path by the distribution member.

(37) A display unit for displaying the variable display game is provided in the opening,
The right to execute the variable display game generated based on the game ball flowing down the winning opening is displayed on the display unit up to a predetermined number as a start memory display,
The gaming machine according to any one of (33) to (36), wherein the accessory has a position that overlaps the start memory display displayed on the display unit as the operation position.

[Modification 2 of the third embodiment]
In the second modification of the third embodiment, when the transparent object 466 waiting on the outer peripheral portion of the display device 41 shifts to the specific gaming state, it rotates to the front of the start-up memory display area of FIG. Involved in pre-reading production.

[Transparent material]
FIG. 93 is a front view of the display device 41 and the normal variation winning device 38 according to the second modification of the third embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 93, in this modification, a transparent accessory 466 that rotates about the normal variation winning device 38 is provided on the normal variation winning device 38. The permeation accessory 466 has two sides in a semicircular shape, two sides in a straight line, and opposite sides are formed in parallel with each other. Since it rotates along, it has a sense of unity with the normally variable winning device 38 and has a stylish shape. The transparent combination 466 is an outer peripheral portion of the display device 41, and has an initial position above the normal variation winning device 38, and is positioned at the initial position in the normal gaming state. In the specific game state, the transparent role 466 rotates to a position where the front of the special figure 2 start memory display area is set as the operation position, and the special figure 2 start memory displays 451 to 454 displayed on the rear display device 41. , And the stored display corresponding to the start storage displays 451 to 454 is also displayed as an image on the transparent role 466.

  The transmissive member 466 is formed of a transmissive liquid crystal or EL, but may be formed of a light guide plate that emits light so that a specific reflecting portion is raised by incident light from the side. Further, during the specific game state, the short time character 444 is displayed above the special figure 2 start memory display area.

  FIG. 94 is a diagram for explaining the transparent character 467 displayed on the transparent character 466 according to the second modification of the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 94A is a transparent character 466 in the initial position. FIG. 8B is a diagram in which a start-up memory is displayed on the transparent character 466 in the motion position.

  As shown in FIG. 94 (A), when the transparent character 466 is in the initial position, it is possible to display on the transparent character 466 that the transparent character 467 is right-handed.

  Further, as shown in (B), when the transparent combination 466 is in the operating position, the start-up memory display of the special figure 2 that has won a prize is displayed on the transparent combination 466 as an image.

  FIG. 95 is a transition diagram for explaining an example of the pre-reading effect of the special figure 2 start memory that is linked to the transparent combination 466 of the second modification of the third embodiment of the present invention.

  (A) is a state in which four start memories 451 to 454 of FIG. 2 are displayed, and a transparent character 467 is displayed on the transparent character 466. The display of the transparent character 467 can be changed in accordance with the re-change in the pseudo continuous change.

  (B) is a state in which the transparent character 466 is rotating from the initial position to the operating position, and the transparent character 466 displays an image of the transparent character 467 waving a hammer.

  (C) is a state in which the transparent character 466 is rotated to the operating position, and an image in which a hammer is struck by the transparent character 467 in the start memory 451 is displayed on the transparent character 466.

  (D) is a state in which the display mode of the start memory 451 has changed due to the pre-reading effect.

  In this way, the pre-reading effect is executed on the start memory displays 451 to 454 of FIG. 2 in conjunction with the rotation of the transparent character 466 and the effect of the transparent character 467.

  Next, the variation of the special symbol interlocked with the transparent character 466 and the transparent character 467 will be described. FIG. 96 is a transition diagram illustrating an example of a special symbol variation display that is linked to the transparent combination 466 according to the second modification of the third embodiment of the present invention.

  (A) is a state in which the left symbol (first special symbol) is stopped at “7” and the right symbol (second special symbol) is about to stop at “7”. When the right symbol stops at “7”, it reaches a reach mode. The transparent member 466 is in the initial position.

  (B) is a state in which the transparent member 466 is rotating from the initial position to the operating position. The transparent character 466 displays an image in which the transparent character 467 is waving with a hammer, and a numerical value “6” is displayed at the tip of the hammer.

  (C) is a state in which the right symbol fluctuates at high speed. The symbol on the right once stopped at “7”, but continues to fluctuate in conjunction with the permeating character 466.

  (D) is a state where the right symbol is “6” and stopped. In relation to the fact that the numerical value “6” is displayed at the tip of the hammer of the transparent character 467 in (B), the right symbol is stopped at “6” and the numerical value displayed at the tip of the hammer. Has forewarned the stop symbol. However, the same symbol as the numerical value displayed at the tip of the hammer does not always stop.

[Effects of Modification 2 of Third Embodiment]
As described above, in this modification, the transparent combination 466 having a sense of unity with the normal variation winning device 38 rotates according to the gaming state. Further, since the transparent character 467 displayed on the transparent character 466 changes according to the progress of the game, the performance is improved. In particular, since the transparent character 466 can transmit a rear image and the like, and the transparent character 466 itself can also display an image, a pre-reading effect linked with the transparent character 466 and a special symbol change effect and Pseudo-linked production can be performed.

  The following are typical examples of the viewpoint of the first modification of the third embodiment of the present invention.

(38) a game area in which a game ball can flow down on the surface, a game board having an opening at a substantially central portion, and a winning device having a winning opening through which the game ball flowing down the game area can win; In a gaming machine comprising an accessory formed so that two opposing sides are longer than another opposing side, and a display screen that displays an image as the game progresses,
The display screen is provided in the opening,
The winning device is provided on the outer periphery of the display screen,
The accessory is
As the game progresses, the center of the winning device is pivoted from the upper side of the winning device to the side of the winning device and forward of the display screen to the start memory display area of the display screen. A gaming machine characterized by overlapping.

(39)
It has a display part that can be transmitted through the back,
The gaming machine according to (38), wherein an image is displayed on the display unit in accordance with the progress of the game.

[Fourth Embodiment]
In the first to third embodiments, effects that mainly act on the player's vision are executed. In addition, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-253668, which is a prior art, a light emitting line embedded in a game board emits light integrally with an image of a display device, and it is as if a single line extends from end to end of the game board. A gaming machine in which an effect of emitting light is executed is disclosed.

  However, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-253668 is not new at all, and does not sufficiently satisfy the fun of gaming.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, not only the display device and the game board but also the gaming machine frame is provided with a light emitting unit that integrally emits light, and the effect of integrally emitting light is executed, thereby providing a game with a high production effect that has never been seen The purpose is to provide a machine. Another object of the present invention is to provide an amusement machine having an unprecedented high performance by performing an effect that acts on the feel of a player's antennae or smell by air blow or fragrance.

(Integrated lighting effect)
FIG. 97 is a transition diagram of the gaming machine 10 for explaining the integrated light emission effect according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

  In the first production example of the present embodiment, the first light emitting line 471 provided on the front frame (housing) 12, the second light emitting line 472 extending from the inside of the first light emitting line 471, and the first light displayed on the display device 41. When the three light emitting lines 473 are integrated to emit light, a single bar-shaped light emitting line is formed. The first light emitting line 471 may be provided on the glass frame 15 located on the front surface of the front frame (housing) 12.

  (A) is a state in which the first light emitting line 471 provided on the front frame 12 stands in the length direction. At this time, the first light emission line 471 does not emit light. The first light emission line 471 may be camouflaged so as not to be noticeable as a part of the front frame 12. Further, the first light emission line 471 may be provided with a slide type cover (not shown) so that the first light emission line 471 cannot be visually recognized by the cover until the integrated light emission effect is executed.

  (B) is a state in which the first light emitting line 471 is rotated to the lower left, which is the direction of the display device 41. The first light emitting line 471 has a built-in power source such as a motor in the shaft portion, and can be rotated clockwise and counterclockwise around the shaft portion. Since the first light emission line 471 rotates at high speed from the standing position (initial position) (A) to the rotation position (B) in a state where no light is emitted, the first light emission line 471 is centered on the game board 30 and the display device 41. The player who is the line of sight cannot detect the rotation of the first light emitting line 471.

  (C) is a state in which the first light emitting line 471 emits light and the second light emitting line 472 jumps out of the first light emitting line 471 and emits light. The second light emitting line 472 is accommodated inside the first light emitting line 471, and may be popped out by the power provided in the first light emitting line, or may be popped out by the centrifugal force that the first light emitting line 471 rotates. Also good.

  (D) is a state in which the third light emitting line is displayed on the screen of the display device 41 from the position of the lower end of the second light emitting line 472. Since the first light emitting line 471, the second light emitting line 472, and the third light emitting line 473 emit light on the same line, they are visually recognized by the player as if one line is emitting light. The integrated light emission effect may be produced as, for example, slashing, and an effect may be performed in which blood splashes fly in the vicinity of the first light emission line 471, the second light emission line 472, and the third light emission line 473. In this case, the blood spray is displayed as an image on the display device 41, and the blood spray is expressed by the light emitting unit (not shown) provided in advance on the game board 30 and the front frame 12.

  Although not shown in the drawings, a fourth light emitting line (not shown) is provided at the lower left portion of the game board 30 that is an extension of the third light emitting line 473 to the lower left, and a fourth light emitting line is provided at the lower left portion of the front frame 12. Five light emission lines (not shown) may be provided to execute a longer integrated light emission effect. The light emission lines provided for the front frame 12 may be provided on the glass frame 15.

  FIG. 98 is a transition diagram of the gaming machine 10 for explaining the integrated light emission effect of another aspect of the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Here, the second light emitting line 472 is provided on the back side of the front frame 12. Further, both the first light-emitting line 471 and the second light-emitting line 472 are rotatable by incorporating a power source such as a motor in the shaft portion.

  (A) is the state (initial position) where the 1st light emission line 471 provided in the front side of the front frame 12 and the 2nd light emission line 472 provided in the back side of the front frame 12 stood up in the length direction. The second light emitting line 472 in the initial position is blocked by the front frame 12 and cannot be viewed by the player.

  (B) is a state in which the first light emission line 471 is rotated in the direction of the display device 41 and emits light. Further, the second light emitting line 472 also starts to rotate toward the extended line of the first light emitting line 471.

  (C) is a state in which the second light emitting line 472 rotates on an extension line of the first light emitting line 471 and emits light.

  (D) is a state in which the third light emitting line 473 is displayed on the screen of the display device 41 on the extended line of the first light emitting line 471 and the second light emitting line 472. For example, the third light emitting line 473 has a light emitting region that expands toward the lower left at a predetermined speed.

  As described above, since the first light emitting line 471, the second light emitting line 472, and the third light emitting line 473 emit light sequentially on the same line, it is possible to execute a long light emitting effect from the outside of the game board 30. . Therefore, it is possible to provide a player with an unprecedented novel light emission effect.

[Blower production]
FIG. 99 is a front view of the gaming machine 10 for explaining the blower 475 and the like according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 99 (A), in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the blowing port of the blower 475 extends in the lateral direction at the upper end portion of the gaming machine 10, and the front of the game board is lowered downward by the blowing effect. Be blown. A windmill 476 is provided on the front frame 12, and a rotating accessory 477 is provided on the game board 30. The windmill 476 may also be received by the glass frame 15.

  Each of the windmill 476 and the rotating accessory 477 is an accessory that rotates by receiving wind, and rotates by receiving the wind generated by the blower 475 as shown in FIG. The windmill 476 and the rotating accessory 477 are provided so that the player can not recognize the blowing effect only by blowing from the blowing port of the blower 475 (not noticeable), and the blowing effect can be recognized visually. It is executed according to the progress of.

  The windmill 476 can also be rotated by a built-in motor (not shown), and in the air blowing effect, the lid of the fragrance (not shown) such as aroma oil or soy sauce odor provided in the air blowing path is opened. It is also possible to put the smell on the air. In addition, the gaming machine 10 may include a human sensor (not shown), and may not perform the air blowing effect when the player is not seated.

  The air sent toward the player may be cold or warm. For example, a cool feeling can be given to the player by blowing cool air, and the performance of the effect image on the display device 41 can be improved. In addition, a heater (not shown) is provided in the blower 475 to blow warm air to give a warm feeling to the player. For example, by blowing air to the player along with the smell of food, the player It is possible to stir up appetite. And in the scene of prize exchange, it is anticipated that the ratio which a player will select food will improve.

[Instant ventilation]
FIG. 100 is a diagram for explaining an example of the instantaneous air blowing effect by the air pusher (air pusher) 478 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, in which (A) is a front view of the gaming machine 10 and (B) is A FIG. 10 is a simplified cut end view of the gaming machine 10 taken along line -A ′.

  As shown in FIGS. 100A and 100B, an air pusher (air pusher) 478 is disposed on the outer periphery of the front frame 12 facing the game board 30 toward the center of the opening. By simultaneously injecting air from the air pusher 478, the air injected from a plurality of directions in front of the center portion of the cover glass 14 is combined and blown through to the front, that is, toward the player. Therefore, the wind is instantaneously blown to the player's face. Since the instantaneous air blowing effect may surprise the player, for example, it may be executed as a part of the horror effect.

[Effect of the fourth embodiment]
Thus, in this embodiment, the integrated light emission effect which the game board 30 and the display apparatus 41 united from the front frame 12 is performed. Therefore, the fun of the game will be improved with a new and impactful production than ever before.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the ventilation effect which continuously ventilates from the game machine 10 to a player is performed. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved by combining the airflow effect with the screen effect or the like.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the instantaneous ventilation production | presentation which blows air instantaneously ahead of the game board 30 is performed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by giving the player a surprise and combining it with screen effects.

  The following are typical examples of the viewpoint of the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

(40) In a gaming machine comprising a gaming board on which a game area where a gaming ball can flow down is formed and an opening through which a display unit faces is provided, and a housing in which a large opening through which the gaming board faces is provided.
The surface of the housing is provided with a rotatable linear or belt-shaped first light emitting part,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first light emitting unit is capable of expanding and contracting a linear or belt-shaped second light emitting unit from the inside.

(41) In a gaming machine comprising a gaming board on which a gaming area where a gaming ball can flow down is formed and an opening in which a display unit faces is provided, and a housing in which a large opening in which the gaming board faces is provided.
On the front side of the housing, a rotatable linear or belt-shaped first light emitting part is provided,
On the back side of the housing, a rotatable linear or belt-like second light emitting part is provided so as to face the large opening,
The first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit are rotatable on the same line,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second light emitting unit rotates from the back side of the housing, which cannot be visually recognized by the player, to the inside of the large opening in accordance with the rotation timing of the first light emitting unit.

(42) The display unit is capable of linear or belt-like light emission display from a location on the same line as the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit and facing one end of the second light emitting unit,
The gaming machine according to (40) or (41), wherein the light emitting displays of the first light emitting unit, the second light emitting unit, and the display unit emit light on the same line.

(43) The housing includes a blower opening capable of blowing air forward,
The gaming machine according to any one of (40) to (42), wherein a blower is provided on the back side of the housing.

  (44) A plurality of air extruding portions for pushing out air toward the center direction of the game board are provided at the outer peripheral portion of the large opening so as to face the large opening. The gaming machine according to any one of (40) to (43).

[Modification 1 of the fourth embodiment]
In the fourth embodiment, the long light emission effect is executed by executing the integrated light emission effect using the area of the front frame 12. In this modification, a display effect with expandability is executed by the rotation display device 481 provided in the projecting effect unit 13. In addition, the upper movable combination 484 that moves upward from the upper end of the gaming machine 10 is deployed, thereby performing an unexpected or powerful performance for the player.

[Rotation display device]
FIG. 101 is a diagram for explaining an example of the rotation method of the rotation display device 481 according to the first modification of the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 101 (A) shows the rotation display device 481 rotating. (B) is a state in which the rotation display device 481 is rotated, and both (A) and (B) are composed of a simplified front view and a simplified plan view of the gaming machine 10.

  As shown in FIGS. 101A and 101B, the rotation display device 481 is provided inside the projecting effect unit 13 with the projecting effect unit 13 as a support. The rotation display device 481 is substantially rectangular, includes a touch panel 482, and rotates from an initial position orthogonal to the front frame 12 to an operation position parallel to the game board 30 about the rotation shaft 481a at a predetermined timing. .

  The touch panel 482 is an input device that can accept a player's operation, and is a display unit that displays an image. Therefore, the touch panel 482 can accept the player's operation separately from the operation button 25 or instead of the operation button 25, and can change the progress of the production. Further, by displaying a video different from the display device 41 or a related video on the touch panel 482, the display effect can be expanded. Furthermore, the rotation of the rotation display device 481 can prompt the player to perform an input operation using the touch panel 482, so that the player can accurately perform an operation corresponding to the progress of the production.

  In addition, since the rotation display device 481 shown in FIG. 101 is within the range of the width of the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 and rotates inward of the gaming machine 10, the gaming machine 10 or the base installed next to the gaming machine 10 It becomes a compact deployment method without overlapping the inter-device (not shown).

  FIG. 102 is a diagram for explaining an example of another rotation method of the rotation display device 481 according to the first modification of the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 102 (A) illustrates the rotation display device 481 rotating. (B) is a state in which the rotation display device 481 is rotated, and (A) and (B) are both a simplified front view and a simplified plan view of the gaming machine 10.

  Here, instead of the projecting effect unit 13, a rotation display device 481 is provided at the installation position of the projecting effect unit 13. The rotation display device 481 can incorporate various light-emitting effects by incorporating a light-emitting unit.

  As shown in FIGS. 102A and 102B, the rotation display device 481 rotates beyond the width of the front frame 12 toward the outside of the gaming machine 10, and therefore the rotation display device 481 is in the rotation position. Even if it exists, the game board 30 and the rotation display device 481 do not overlap, and the visual recognition of the game ball flowing down the game board 30 is not hindered.

  FIG. 103 is a diagram for explaining an example of another rotation method of the rotation display device 481 of the first modification of the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 103 (A) shows the rotation display device 481 rotating. (B) is a state in which the rotation display device 481 is rotated, and (A) and (B) are both a simplified front view and a simplified plan view of the gaming machine 10.

  Here, with the projecting effect unit 13 as a support, the rotation display device 481 is provided so as to project from the projecting effect unit 13 with respect to the front frame 12. Note that the rotation display device 481 may be attached to the glass frame 15.

  As shown in FIGS. 103A and 103B, the rotation display device 481 is provided with a rotation shaft 481a at a substantially central portion in the plane direction, and a touch panel 482 having a width wider than the height of the projecting effect unit 13. It is done. Therefore, it is possible to mount a touch panel 482 having a wider width than that in the case where the rotation shaft 481a is provided at one end portion of the rotation display device 481 shown in FIGS.

  Further, since the center of the rotation display device 481 is rotated as an axis, even when the rotation display device 481 is in the rotation position, it is compared with a case where the rotation display device 481 is rotated outside the gaming machine 10 as shown in FIG. Thus, the range in which the rotation display device 481 overlaps the outside (the adjacent gaming machine side) can be reduced.

  Furthermore, as shown in (B), it is possible to provide a wider image by providing the rotation display device 481 so that the display device 41 and the touch panel 482 are continuous in a front view.

[Upper movable part]
FIG. 104 is an enlarged transition diagram illustrating the upper part of the gaming machine 10 for explaining an example of the rotation of the upper movable accessory 484 according to the first modification of the fourth embodiment of the present invention. In this modification, an upper movable accessory 484 is provided inside the upper part of the gaming machine 10 and rotates upward of the gaming machine 10 at a predetermined timing.

  (A) is a state in which the upper movable accessory 484 is at an inner position (initial position) in the upper part of the gaming machine 10. In (A), the upper movable accessory 484 cannot be visually recognized in front view.

  (B) is a state in which the left and right upper movable accessories 484 are rotated upward.

  (C) is a state in which the left and right upper movable combination 484 has completed the rotation at the upper position (operation position) of the gaming machine 10 and the left and right upper movable combination 484 are combined. A speaker 485 is provided at the mouth portion of the upper movable accessory 484 and can emit voice and sound.

  Thus, since the upper movable accessory 484 appears above the gaming machine 10, the space above the gaming machine 10 becomes an effect space by the upper movable accessory 484.

  FIG. 105 is a front view of the gaming machine 10 when the upper movable accessory 484 of the first modification of the fourth embodiment of the present invention is rotated, and FIG. 105 (A) shows that the upper movable accessory 484 is rotating. FIG. 5B is a view in which the upper movable accessory 484 has completed the rotation.

  (A) is a state in which an upward arrow is displayed on the display device 41 so as to pay attention to the upper side in accordance with the rotation of the upper movable accessory 484. Since the player is generally looking at the game board 30 during the game, the player may not be able to see the upper part of the gaming machine 10 and may not notice the upper movable accessory 484. Therefore, an upward caution is displayed on the display device 41.

  (B) is a state in which the upper movable accessory 484 is rotated to the operating position and attracts the player's attention as “here”. Moreover, as shown in (B), the handle (storage operation part) 486 may extend from the upper part of the front frame 12 or the glass frame 15, and the upper movable accessory 484 is played by pulling the handle 486 downward. Can be pulled down to machine 10. It should be noted that a plurality of upper movable accessories 484 such as an upper movable accessory 484 that forms a small face and an upper movable accessory 484 that forms a large face are provided. You may rotate from the position to the operating position. Further, like the matryoshka, the upper movable accessory 484 may be rotated from the operating position to the initial position in order from the large face.

  FIG. 106 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect in which the upper movable accessory 484 and the gaming machine 10 according to Modification 1 of the fourth embodiment of the present invention are integrated, and (A) is an upper movable accessory. FIG. 6B is a front view of the gaming machine 10 in which the 484 is rotated, and FIG.

  (A) is a state in which the left, middle, and right upper movable accessories 484 are rotated to their operating positions. In addition, a pattern combined with the shape of each upper movable accessory 484 is displayed on the front frame 12 (glass frame 15), the game board 30, and the display device 41, and the gaming machine 10 and the upper movable accessory 484 are integrated. It can be expressed as a certain shape.

  The upper movable accessory 484 may be capable of emitting light, and when the gaming machine 10 and the upper movable accessory 484 are integrated to emit light, performance is improved. Further, the upper movable accessory 484 may have a structure that hangs down to the front of the game board 30.

  (B) shows the rotation mechanism of the upper movable accessory 484, and the upper movable accessory 484 is rotated by the power of a motor (not shown) built in the shaft portion 484a. When the upper movable accessory 484 has a structure that hangs down to the front of the game board 30, the upper movable accessory 484 is slid in the vertical direction by a motor provided in the shaft portion 484a.

[Upper display character]
FIG. 107 is an enlarged transition diagram illustrating the upper part of the gaming machine 10 for explaining an example of the vertical movement of the upper display accessory 490 according to the first modification of the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Both consist of a simplified front view and side view. In this modification, an upper display accessory 490 is provided inside the upper part of the gaming machine 10 and moves upward of the gaming machine 10 at a predetermined timing.

  (A) is a state in which the upper display combination 490 is accommodated in the upper part of the gaming machine 10. The upper display combination 490 is a rectangular display device, has a display unit on the front surface, and is supported by a support member 491. One end of the support member 491 is connected to the upper inner surface of the gaming machine 10, and the other end is connected to the side surface of the upper display accessory 490.

  (B) is a state in which the upper display accessory 490 has moved to the upper side of the gaming machine 10. The support member 491 may obtain power from the gaming machine 10 to move the upper display combination 490 up and down, or the support member 491 is urged by an elastic member and a clasp (not shown) is removed. The upper display accessory 490 may be lifted upward.

  FIG. 108 is an enlarged transition diagram illustrating the upper part of the gaming machine 10 for explaining an example of another vertical movement of the upper display accessory 490 of the first modification of the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Both (A), (B), and (C) consist of a simplified front view and side view.

  Here, the support member 491 is connected to the upper outside of the gaming machine 10 to move the upper display accessory 490 up and down in the upper part of the gaming machine 10.

  (A) is a state in which the upper display accessory 490 is moving upward from the gaming machine 10. Above the gaming machine 10, since the display unit is difficult to see from the player who is seated, the upper display accessory 490 may be tilted downward. In addition, when the human sensor detects that the player is not seated, a demo display may be displayed on the upper display accessory 490.

  (B) is a state in which the upper display accessory 490 is in a position overlapping the upper portion of the gaming machine 10. In addition to the demo display, messages and videos are displayed as the game progresses.

  (C) is a state in which the upper display accessory 490 is moving slightly above the gaming machine 10. The upper display object 490 moves up and down as the game progresses, and moves to the lowest limit especially during the production of a highly anticipated reach, and displays a message such as “Kitter (・ ∀ ・) Kita!” Horizontally. Displays a sink.

[Effects of Modification 1 of Fourth Embodiment]
As described above, in the present modification, the rotation display device 481 provides a wider display effect such as an image. As a result, a more powerful display effect is possible and the performance is improved.

  Further, in the present modification, the upper movable accessory 484 rotates above the gaming machine 10. Therefore, the space above the gaming machine 10 can be used as a production space, and a novel production that has never been achieved can be provided. In particular, by combining the pattern and shape of the upper movable accessory 484 with the pattern and shape provided on the front frame 12 and the game board 30, it is possible to produce an effect in which the upper movable accessory 484 and the gaming machine 10 are integrated. Yes, it can provide an impressive presentation.

  Further, in this modification, the upper display accessory 490 moves up and down above the gaming machine 10 to display a message or video, so that an effective presentation can be made according to the progress of the game.

  The following are typical examples of the first modification of the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

(45) In a gaming machine comprising a gaming board on which a gaming area where a gaming ball can flow down is formed and provided with an opening facing the display unit, and a housing provided with a large opening facing the gaming board,
A gaming machine, characterized in that an upper part of the housing is provided with an accessory that can be rotated upward.

(46) The accessory is capable of rotating between the initial position and the operation position, with the inside of the housing, which is an upper part of the housing and not visible in a front view, being an initial position and the upper portion of the housing is an operation position. ,
(45) The gaming machine according to (45), wherein an arrow indicating the operating position is displayed on the display unit at a timing when the accessory rotates from the initial position to the operating position.

  (47) The storage operation unit for rotating the accessory rotated to the operation position based on an operation from a player to the initial position is provided on the front surface of the housing. Game machines.

  (48) The gaming machine according to any one of (45) to (47), wherein a display unit capable of moving up and down is provided on an upper portion of the housing.

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Game machine 12 Front frame 24 Operation handle 25 Operation button 30 Game board 32 Game area 33 Sorting device 34 General-purpose start gate 35 General winning opening 36 Special figure 1 starting winning opening 37 Special figure 2 starting winning opening 1
38 Special Figure 2 Start Prize 2 (Normally Variable Prize Winner)
39 Special variation winning device 40 Center case 41 Display device 42 Upper part 43 Chance gate 100 Game control device 200 Payout control device 300 Production control device 338 RTC (real time clock)
339 Battery 359 Pre-reading stock 360 Zone accessory 363 Zone movable accessory 365 Zone change notice character 371 Lamp accessory 372 Majin 373 Variable pre-read character 380 Sub liquid crystal screen 390 PUSH button display 391 Door 400 Power supply 441 RTC effect character 444 Time reduction Character 446 Lens accessory 461 Frame accessory 463 Sorting member 464 Pre-read flow channel 466 Permeable accessory 467 Permeable accessory character 475 Blower 477 Rotating accessory 478 Air pusher (air pusher)
481 Rotation display device 484 Upper movable accessory 486 Handle (storage operation part)
490 Upper display character 491 Support member

Claims (2)

A game board on which a game area where a game ball can flow down is formed, a winning device having a winning opening through which the game ball flowing down the game area can win, and an accessory that can move between an initial position and an operating position In a gaming machine equipped with
A display device capable of displaying information related to the game;
When the combination product is moved to the operation position, and an information display means for displaying the required information for the player,
The information display means is capable of displaying information related to the winning device in a state of approaching the winning device due to the movement of the accessory to the operating position ,
The gaming machine is configured such that the color recognized by the player can be changed according to the display mode of the display device in a state of moving to the front of the display device . The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the accessory includes a light emission source and is configured to change a light emission color according to the progress of the game.