JP6681293B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention executes a game in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed on a display device and then a stop result is displayed based on establishment of a start condition, and when a stop result of the game is a special result, a player is informed. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that produces an advantageous state.

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a typical example of a game machine. In this pachinko machine, a plurality of identification information (symbols, symbols, etc.) are changed on the variable display device provided in the game area based on the fact that the game ball is won in the start opening provided in the game area (start prize). A variable display game to be displayed can be executed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-210310 A

  In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, there is no special device for the variable display of the identification information, and the interest of the game is not enhanced. An object of the present invention is to improve the enjoyment of games.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 is
Based on the satisfaction of the start condition, a game that displays a stop result after variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information on a display device is executed, and if the stop result of the game is a special result, the same identification information is prepared. In a gaming machine that is stopped and generates a favorable condition for the player,
And a production control means for controlling the production of the game including the display on the display device,
The effect control means,
It is possible to perform a redisplay effect of redisplaying after hiding the identification information, and in the redisplay effect, the identification information that was displayed when the identification information was hidden, and the identification information when redisplayed. , And can be different,
When the identification information is hidden in the re-display effect, a specific voice is output,
In the case where the plurality of types of identification information include a common display unit that is the same display provided at a position common to each identification information, and the effect control means does not display the identification information in the redisplay effect. Shows the whole of the common display part, and hides the part excluding the common display part,
The effect control means has a function of performing drive control of a decoration device provided in the gaming machine and having a light source,
When the identification information is deleted, the light source of the decoration device is turned off.
The invention according to claim 2 is
Based on the satisfaction of the start condition, a game that displays a stop result after variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information on a display device is executed, and if the stop result of the game is a special result, the same identification information is prepared. In a gaming machine that is stopped and generates a favorable condition for the player,
And a production control means for controlling the production of the game including the display on the display device,
The effect control means is capable of executing a re-display effect in which the identification information is hidden and then re-displayed, and in the re-display effect, the identification information that is displayed when the identification information is hidden and a re-display It is possible to differ from the identification information when doing,
Two or more pieces of identification information among the plurality of types of identification information include a common display unit common to each piece of identification information, and when the effect control unit hides the identification information in the redisplay effect, Hide the part except the common display part,
The effect control means has a function of performing drive control of a decoration device provided in the gaming machine and having a light source,
When the identification information is deleted, the light source of the decoration device is turned off.

  According to the present invention, the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

It is the perspective view which looked at the game machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a figure showing a board production device. It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a control system of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a control system of the gaming machine. It is a flow chart explaining main processing. It is a flow chart explaining main processing. It is a flowchart explaining a timer interruption process. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a special figure game process. It is a flow chart explaining starting mouth switch monitoring processing. It is a flowchart explaining a special process starting port switch common processing. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure reservation information determination process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure normal process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure 1 fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure 2 fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure display process. It is a flow chart explaining time shortening change frequency update processing. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure normal process transfer setting process 2 (at the time of a time saving end). It is a flowchart explaining a big hit ending process. It is a flow chart explaining big hit end setting processing 1. It is a flow chart explaining jackpot end setting processing 2. It is the state transition diagram which explains production mode. It is a figure explaining the display mode in each production mode. It is a figure explaining identification information. It is the figure which explains the indicatory form which accompanies the transition of production mode. It is a figure explaining mode shift production. It is a figure explaining re-display effect. It is a figure explaining another example of re-display production. It is a figure explaining another example of re-display production. It is a figure explaining a step-up production. It is a figure explaining a notice synchronization production. It is a figure explaining another example of a notice synchronization production. It is a figure explaining another example of a notice synchronization production. It is a figure explaining another example of a notice synchronization production. It is a figure explaining another example of a notice synchronization production. It is a figure explaining another example of a notice synchronization production. It is a figure explaining stock release production. It is a figure explaining an explanation mode. It is the flowchart which explains the main processing in the production control control equipment. It is a flowchart explaining a hall / player setting mode process. It is a flow chart explaining reception command check processing. It is a flow chart explaining received command analysis processing. It is a flow chart explaining single-shot system command processing. It is a flowchart explaining a prefetching variable system command process. It is a flowchart explaining a pre-reading notice setting process. It is a flow chart explaining special figure reservation information setting processing. It is the flowchart which explains production customization processing. It is a flow chart explaining firing touch information setting processing. It is a flow chart explaining variable system command processing. It is the flowchart which explains production mode setting processing. It is a flow chart explaining variation production setting processing. It is a flowchart for explaining the notice synchronization effect setting process. It is a figure explaining an example of the notice distribution group table of notice synchronization production. It is a flow chart explaining setting notification production setting processing. It is a flow chart explaining explanation mode effect setting processing. It is a figure explaining an example of the notice distribution group table of explanation mode.

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

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

  Further, an illuminating device (moving light) 16 having a lamp and a motor built therein and a lamp (LED) 17 for notifying a payout abnormality are provided above the glass frame 15. Further, on the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decorating device 18 that has a lamp or the like built therein and emits light for decoration and effect, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effect). There is. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19b is provided below the front frame 12 as well.

  Further, in the lower part of the front frame 12, there is an upper plate 21 (reservoir plate) for supplying game balls to a hitting ball launching device (not shown), and game balls paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10. An upper plate ball outlet 22 that flows out, a lower plate (receiving plate) 23 that stores the game balls that have been paid out in a state where the upper plate 21 is full, and an operation unit 24 of the ball striking device are provided. Further, at the upper edge portion of the upper plate 21, there is provided a production button 25 serving as an operating means having a built-in operation switch for receiving an operation input from a player. Further, a key 26 for opening and locking the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.

  Further, on the front surface of the glass frame 15 above the upper plate 21, in order to eject a prepaid card from a ball lending button 27, which is operated when a player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28 to be operated on, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided. In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the player turns the operating section 24 to cause the ball-striking device to direct the gaming balls supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the gaming area 32 on the front surface of the gaming board 30. Fire. In addition, by operating the effect button 25 by the player, in the variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2), an effect in which the player's operation is intervened can be performed. it can.

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

  On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by a guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30, respectively. In the game area 32, a center case (game production structure) 40 having a display device 41 at substantially the center is arranged. The display device 41 is mounted in a recess provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41 and is formed so as to project forward from the display surface of the display device 41. That is, the center case 40 is formed so as to surround the display area of the display device 41, project forward from the display surface of the display device 41, and prevent the game balls from jumping in from the peripheral game area 32.

  The display device 41 (variable display device) is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) and a CRT (CRT). In the area where the image on the display screen can be displayed (display area), a plurality of pieces of identification information (special symbols), information relating to the game such as a character that directs the special figure variable display game and a background image that enhances the effect are displayed. . On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure variable display game is played. Further, on the display screen, an image (for example, a big hit display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) for effect based on the progress of the game is displayed.

  In addition, a board effect device 44 (effect operation device) is provided on the upper part of the center case 40 to effect the game by operating. The board effect device 44 is operable between a position retracted above the display device 41 as shown in FIG. 2 and a position overlapping the front of the display device 41.

  3A shows a front view of the board effect device 44, and FIG. 3B shows a horizontal sectional view of the board effect device 44. The board effect device 44 has a tubular shape with a through hole 44a extending along the front-rear direction, and when the line of sight is located in front of the board effect device 44, the board effect device 44 is positioned behind the board effect device 44 through the through hole 44a. It is visible.

  FIGS. 3C to 3E show an example of effects by the board effect device 44. When the display device 41 is retracted above the display device 41 as shown in FIG. 3C to a position overlapping the front of the display device 41 as shown in FIG. 3D, the image of the display device 41 is visually recognized through the through hole 44a. It will be possible. The display device 41 is designed to display a predetermined effect display in the portion where the through hole 44a is located, and in FIG. 3D, it is shown that a special result may occur with the occurrence of the reach state. "CHANCE" is displayed. The content of the predetermined effect display that can be visually recognized through the through hole 44a may be any content. For example, as shown in FIG. 3 (e), a display for definitely notifying that a special result will be obtained is displayed. May be. Further, the middle symbol may be displayed in the reach state.

  Since the board effect device 44 has a certain front-back width, a player whose line of sight is located in front of the board effect device 44 can clearly see a predetermined effect display, but the line of sight is a board effect device. A person who is not located in front of 44 cannot see the predetermined effect display. As a result, the player who is playing on an adjacent gaming machine or a person passing behind the player does not see the predetermined effect display, and the player who is playing on the gaming machine displaying the predetermined effect display. Only the predetermined effect display can be shown.

  Returning to FIG. 2, on the left side and the right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol starting gate (universal figure starting gate) 34 is provided. Three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40. The game balls that have won the general winning openings 35 are detected by the winning opening switch 35a (see FIG. 4).

  Further, below the center case 40, a starting winning opening 36 (first starting winning opening, starting winning area) for providing a starting condition of the special figure variation display game is provided. The game ball that has won the starting winning opening 36 is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 4). A start winning opening 36, a pair of movable members 37b, 37b that can be converted into a state in which a game ball easily flows in by opening in a reverse "C" shape directly below the starting winning opening 36, and a second starting winning opening ( An ordinary variable winning device (genuine) 37 having a starting winning area) is arranged.

  The pair of movable members 37b, 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 normally maintain a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with a gap of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the starting winning port 36 is provided above the normal variable winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state. Then, when the result of the universal figure variation display game is a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in an inverted “C” shape by the ordinary electricity solenoid 37c (see FIG. 4) as a drive device, and the ordinary variation prize is obtained. The game ball can be changed to an open state (an advantageous state for the player) in which the game ball easily flows into the device 37. The game ball that has won the normal variation winning device 37 is detected by the start port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 4). The game balls may be won even in the closed state, and in the closed state, the game balls may be harder to win than in the open state.

  Further, below the normal variation winning device 37, a first special variation winning device (first big winning opening, lower big mouth) capable of converting a state in which a game ball is not accepted and a state in which it is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. A winning opening) 38 is provided.

  The first special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type opening / closing door 38c that can be opened by rotating the upper end side in the direction of falling toward the front side, and the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. Depending on how, the special winning opening is changed from a closed state (a disadvantageous closed state to the player) to an open state (a advantageous state to the player). That is, the first special variation winning device 38 has, for example, a special winning opening that is opened and closed by an opening / closing door 38c driven by a special winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 4) as a driving device, and during the special game state, By converting the state where the special winning opening is closed to the state where the special winning opening is opened, it is possible to facilitate the inflow of the game balls into the special winning opening and give a predetermined game value (prize ball) to the player. A lower count switch 38a (see FIG. 4) is provided inside the special winning opening (winning area) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, two lower count switches 38a are provided, and the game ball flowing into the special winning opening is detected by any of the lower count switches 38a. By providing a plurality of lower count switches 38a in this way, it is possible to quickly detect the game ball that has flowed into the special winning opening. Further, below the first special variation winning device 38, there is provided an outlet 30a for collecting game balls that have not won a prize.

  Further, in the upper left part of the center case 40, a second special variable winning device (a second special winning opening, a top prize) capable of converting a game ball into a state in which the game ball is not accepted and a state in which it is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. Mouth) 39 is provided. Similarly to the first special variation winning device 38, the second special variation winning device 39 also has an attacker-type opening / closing door (movable member) 39c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side falls to the front side. Therefore, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as the auxiliary game, the state in which the special winning opening is closed (a closed state that is disadvantageous to the player) is changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player). That is, the second special variation winning device 39 includes, for example, a special winning opening that is opened and closed by an opening / closing door 39c driven by a special winning opening solenoid 39b (see FIG. 4) as a driving device, and during the special game state, By converting the state where the special winning opening is closed to the state where the special winning opening is opened, it is possible to facilitate the inflow of the game balls into the special winning opening and give a predetermined game value (prize ball) to the player. An upper count switch 39a (see FIG. 4) is provided inside the special winning opening (winning area) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening. In the special game state, either one of the first special variation winning device 38 and the second special variation winning device 39 is opened, but which is to be opened is determined by the result mode (special result) of the special figure variation display game. To be done.

  Further, on the outside of the game area 32 (here, the lower right part of the game board 30), the first special figure changing display game, the second special figure changing display game, and the general figure starting gate 34, which are special figure changing display games, are displayed. A collective display device 50 for displaying a general-purpose variable display game triggered by winning and various information is provided.

  The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure variation display section (special figure 1 indicator) 51 and a second special figure for a first special figure variation display game including a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) and the like. The second special figure fluctuation display section (special figure 2 display) 52 for the variable display game, the fluctuation display section (general figure display) 53 for the general figure variable display game composed of LED lamps, and the same LED lamp And a pending display 54, 55, 56 for informing the number of starting memories of each variable display game. In addition, the collective display device 50, a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) 57 that lights up when a big hit occurs to notify the occurrence of the big hit, and lights up when a short-time condition occurs to notify that a short-time condition occurs. A second game state display section (second game state display) 58, a third game state display section (third game state) that indicates that the probability state of a big hit is a high probability state when the game machine 10 is powered on. A state display device, a probability state display unit) 59, and a round display unit 60 for displaying the number of rounds at the time of a big hit (the number of times of opening and closing the special variation winning devices 38, 39) are provided.

  The special figure variation display game on the special figure 1 display device 51 and the special figure 2 display device 52 is displayed at the center while the variation display game is being executed, that is, while the decorative special figure variation display game is being executed on the display device 41. The segment is blinked to indicate that it is changing. When the result of the game is “out”, for example, the central segment is turned on as the result mode of the off, and when the result of the game is “hit”, the off result mode (special result mode) is off. A game result is displayed by turning on a result mode (for example, numbers or symbols) other than the result mode.

  The public figure display 53 blinks a lamp during the change to indicate that the change is occurring, and after a predetermined time, displays the game result as a lighting mode or a lighting color according to the result of the game. In addition, the universal figure holding indicator 56 displays the number of starting memories (= holding number) of the universal figure starting gate 34, which is a variation start condition of the universal figure indicator, by turning off, blinking, and lighting a plurality of LEDs. For example, when the number of holdings is "0", the lamps 1 to 3 are turned off, and when the number of holdings is "1", only the lamp 1 is turned on. When the number of holdings is "2", only the lamp 2 is turned on, and when the number of holdings is "3", only the lamp 3 is turned on. When the number of holdings is "4", all the lamps 1 to 3 are turned on.

  Special figure 1 hold indicator 54, the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) among the number of winning balls to start winning hole 36, which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 indicator, turns off a plurality of LEDs. Display by blinking or lighting. The special figure 2 hold indicator 55, the start memory number (= holding number) of the second start winning a prize mouth (ordinary variable winning a prize device 37) which becomes the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52, turning off the plural LEDs, Display by blinking or lighting. Here, the special memory 1 display 54 and the special display 2 display 55 display the starting memory number in the same lighting manner as the general-use display 56.

  The first gaming state display unit 57, for example, turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when a big hit occurs. The second gaming state display unit 58, for example, turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp in the case where the time saving state occurs.

  The third gaming state display section (probability state display section) 59 turns off the lamp when the probability state of the big hit is a low probability state (normal probability state) when the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and the third gaming state display section 59 of the gaming machine 10 is displayed. When the probability of jackpot is high when the power is turned on, the lamp is turned on.

  The round display unit 60, for example, turns off the lamp when not in the special gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds selected according to the special result during the special gaming state. The round display section may be configured by a 7-segment display.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) toward a game area 32 from a launching device (not shown). The launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by the direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various places in the game area 32, and the universal figure starting gate 34 and the general winning opening 35. , The winning prize 36, the normal variation winning device 37 or the special variation winning devices 38, 39, or flows into the outlet 30a provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area 32. Then, when a game ball is won in the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the normal variation winning device 37 or the special variation winning devices 38, 39, the number of prize balls corresponding to the type of the winning opening is determined. From the payout unit controlled by 200 (see FIG. 4), it is discharged to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 12.

  On the other hand, in the universal figure starting gate 34, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 4) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the universal figure starting gate 34 is provided, and the game is played. When the game ball hit in the area 32 passes through the universal figure starting gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and the universal figure variable display game is played. In addition, the state where the general figure fluctuation display game cannot be started, for example, the state where the general figure fluctuation display game has already been played and the general figure fluctuation display game has not ended, or the general figure fluctuation display game has hit When the game ball passes through the universal figure starting gate 34 when 37 is converted to the open state, if the number is less than the upper limit number (for example, 4) of the universal figure starting memory number, the universal figure starting memory number is added ( +1), and one universal figure starting memory is stored. The number of memory of this figure start prize is displayed on the figure hold indicator 56 of the collective display device 50. In addition, the universal figure starting memory stores a random number value for determining a hit (random number value for determining a hit) for determining the result of the universal figure variable display game. To determine the result of the general figure variation display game. When the random number for hit determination coincides with the determination value, the general figure variable display game becomes a win and a specific result mode (normal figure specification result) is derived.

  The general figure variation display game is provided on the collective display device 50 and is displayed on a variation display section (general figure display) 53 configured by LEDs. The lighting mode and the lighting color of the LEDs are normal. Makes identification information (general drawing, ordinary design). It should be noted that the universal figure display device 53 is configured by a display device, and, for example, numbers, symbols, character patterns, etc. are normally used as identification information, which is variably displayed for a predetermined time and then stopped and displayed to display the result. You may. If the stop display of the universal figure variation display game is the universal figure identification result, the universal figure is hit and the pair of movable members 37b of the regular variation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time. As a result, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the second start winning hole inside the normal variation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure variation display game is executed increases.

  The winning ball to the starting winning opening 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are detected by a starting opening 1 switch 36a and a starting opening 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game balls that have won the starting winning opening 36 are detected as the starting winning balls of the first special figure variable display game, and are stored as the first starting memory with a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) as the limit, and are normally changed. The gaming balls that have won the winning device 37 are detected as starting winning balls of the second special figure variation display game, and are stored as a second starting memory with a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four). In addition, when the start winning prize ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit pattern random number value, and each fluctuation pattern random number value are extracted as start memory information, and the extracted random number values are in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 4). Are stored in the special figure storage area (part of RAM) as the special figure starting storage within a predetermined number of times (for example, up to four times). The stored number of the special figure starting memory is displayed on the memory display unit (special figure 1 reserved display 54, special figure 2 reserved display 55) for notifying the number of starting prizes of the collective display device 50, and at the same time, the center is displayed. It is also displayed on the display device 41 of the case 40 as a decoration special figure starting memory display.

  The game control device 100, based on the winning in the starting winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37, or their starting memory, the special map 1 display device 51 (variable display device) or the special map 2 display device 52 (variable display). Device) to play the first or second special figure variation display game. The first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figure, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result mode. Further, a decorative special figure variable display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character patterns, etc.) are variably displayed on the display device (image display device) 41 is executed. And, as a result of the special figure variation display game, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 is the special result mode (special result), it is a big hit and the special game state ( It is a so-called big hit state). Correspondingly, the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 is also the special result mode.

  In the decorative special figure variation display game on the display device 41, for example, a decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the numbers and the like described above on the display device 41 is displayed on the left variation display area (first special symbol) and the right variation display area ( (2nd special symbol), in each of the medium fluctuation display area (third special symbol), each symbol is variably displayed (high-speed fluctuation) at a speed that is difficult to identify. Then, after a predetermined time, the symbols that are changing are sequentially stopped in the order of the left fluctuation display area, the right fluctuation display area, and the middle fluctuation display area, and stopped in each of the left fluctuation display area, the right fluctuation display area, and the middle fluctuation display area. It is performed by displaying the result of the special figure variation display game according to the result mode configured by the displayed identification information. Further, on the display device 41, a variable display game with decorative special symbols corresponding to the number of special figure starting memories is played, and various effect displays such as appearance of characters are performed for the purpose of improving interest.

  The special display 1 display 51 and the special display 2 display 52 may be separate display or the same display, but each special display variation display is performed independently or not simultaneously. The game is displayed. Also, the display device 41 may use different display devices or different display areas for the first special figure variable display game and the second special figure variable display game, or use the same display device or display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. Further, the special machine 1 display 51 and the special machine 2 display 52 may not be provided in the gaming machine 10, and the special figure variable display game may be executed only by the display device 41. In addition, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. In other words, if the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game have a start memory and the special figure variation display game can be executed, the second special figure variation display game is It is supposed to be executed (priority).

  In addition, in the state where the first special figure variation display game (second special figure variation display game) can be started and the number of stored memories is 0, the starting winning port 36 (or the ordinary variation winning device 37) is displayed. When the game ball wins, the starting memory is stored with the generation of the starting right, the starting memory number is incremented by 1, and immediately based on the starting memory, the first special figure variation display game (second special figure) (Variable display game) is started, and the starting memory number is decremented by 1 at this time. On the other hand, the first special figure variation display game (second special figure variation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the first or second special figure variation display game has already been executed, and the special figure variation display game has ended. When the game ball is won in the starting winning port 36 (or the normal variation winning device 37) in the state where the starting memory number is less than the upper limit number, the number of starting memory is 1 One start memory is stored by adding. Then, in a state where the starting memory number is 1 or more, the first special figure variation display game (second special figure variation display game) can be started (the end of the previous special figure variation display game or the special game state). At the end), the number of starting memories is decremented by 1, and the first special figure variation display game (second special figure variation display game) is started based on the stored starting memories. In the following description, when the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as special figure variation display games.

  Although not particularly limited, the starting opening 1 switch 36a in the starting winning opening 36, the starting opening 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the winning opening switch 35a, the count switch 38a, 39a is a non-contact magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that includes a coil for magnetic detection and detects a game ball by utilizing the phenomenon that the magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. ing. Further, the glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10 and the front frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 etc. are micro switches having mechanical contacts. Can be used.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment. The game machine 10 includes a game control device 100, and the game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) that controls a game in a centralized manner, and includes a game microcomputer (hereinafter, referred to as a game microcomputer) 111. It includes a CPU unit 110 included therein, an input unit 120 including an input port, an output unit 130 including an output port and a driver, a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120 and the output unit 130, and the like.

  The CPU section 110 includes a game microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and uses an operation clock of the CPU, a timer interrupt, and a reference clock of a random number generation circuit. It has an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 for generation. A DC voltage of a predetermined level such as DC32V, DC12V, DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 is supplied to the game control device 100 and electronic components such as solenoids and motors driven by the game control device 100 to be operable. To be done.

  The power supply device 400 has a normal power supply including an AC-DC converter that generates a DC voltage of 32V DC from an AC power supply of 24V and a DC-DC converter that generates a DC voltage of a lower level such as DC 12V and DC 5V from a voltage of 32V DC. Unit 410, a backup power supply unit 420 that supplies a power supply voltage to the internal RAM of the game microcomputer 111 at the time of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit, and a power failure monitoring signal that notifies 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 such as a reset signal.

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

  The backup power supply unit 420 can be composed of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power supply 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 retained even during a power failure or after the power is cut off. The control signal generation unit 430, for example, monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops to, for example, 17V or less, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the reset signal after a predetermined time. Is output. Also, when the power is turned on or the power is restored, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from that point.

  Further, the game control device 100 is provided with an initialization switch 112. When this initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated, and based on this, processing for forcibly initializing the information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200. 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 at any time.

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

  Further, 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 effect contents, the presence or absence of the reach state, and the like. The fluctuation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to refer to the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as start-up memory to determine the fluctuation pattern. Further, the variation pattern table includes a deviation variation pattern table selected when the result is a loss, a jackpot variation pattern table selected when the result is a jackpot, and the like. Further, in these pattern tables, there are tables for determining the second half variation pattern which is the variation pattern after reaching the reach state (the second half variation group table, the second half variation pattern selection table, etc.), and the variation before the reach state. A table (first half variation group table, first half variation pattern selection table, etc.) for determining a first half variation pattern that is a pattern is included.

  Here, the reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can be changed, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the special result mode, in the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state that is advantageous to the player (special gaming state), some of the plurality of display results have not been derived and displayed, and have already been derived. A display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the condition of 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 variable display control of the display device progresses to reach the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. It refers to a non-display mode. Then, for example, the state in which the variable display is performed in the plurality of variable display areas while maintaining the state in which the special result forms are uniform (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. In addition, the reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device progresses and the display result reaches the stage before the derived display, and is determined before the displayed result is derived and displayed. The display state when at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfying the condition satisfies the special result mode.

  Therefore, for example, the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device corresponding to the special figure variation display game varies a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas of the display device. After displaying, if the result mode is displayed by stopping the variable display in the order of left, right, and middle, in the variable display area on the left and right, the condition that satisfies the special result mode (for example, The state where the variable display is stopped by the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, at the time when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two variable display areas of left, middle, and right (for example, the same The state that has become the identification information, but excluding the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from this reach state.

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

  The CPU 111A executes the game control program in the ROM 111B to generate a control signal (command) for the payout control device 200 or the effect control device 300, or generate and output a drive signal for a solenoid or a display device to output the game machine. Control of the whole 10 is performed. Although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 is a big hit random number for determining a big hit in the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining a big hit symbol, and a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game (various types). A random number generation circuit for generating a variation pattern random number for determining the reach and the execution time of the variation display game in the variation display without reach, and a hit random number for determining the hit of the general figure variation display game. And a clock generator that generates a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined cycle (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. There is.

  Further, the CPU 111A acquires any one of the plurality of fluctuation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the processing related to the special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111A, the game result (big hit or off) of the special figure variation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure variation display game as the current game state, the current game Based on the operating state (normal operating state or time-saving operating state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as a state, the number of starting memories, and the like, any one of the variation pattern tables is selected and acquired. To do. Here, the CPU 111A serves as a variation distribution information acquisition unit that acquires any one of the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B when executing the special figure variation display game.

  The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives the payout motor 91 of the payout unit according to the prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100 to win the prize ball. Control for paying out. Further, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor 91 of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the ball.

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 has a radio wave sensor 62 for detecting the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine, a start opening 1 switch 36a in the starting winning opening 36, a starting opening 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, and Connected to the gate switch 34a in the starting gate 34, the winning opening switch 35a, the lower count switch 38a of the first special variable prize device 38, the upper count switch 39a of the second special variable prize device 39, and supplied from these switches. Interface chips (proximity I / F) 121a and 121b for inputting a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V and converting it to a positive logic signal of 0V-5V are provided. The input range of the proximity I / Fs 121a and 121b is 7V-11V, so that the lead wires of the sensor or the proximity switch are illegally short-circuited, the sensor or switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wires are cut. It is possible to detect an abnormal state such as a floating state and output an abnormality detection signal.

  The proximity I / F 121a and the proximity I / F 121b are provided because the number of input terminals of the proximity I / F 121a is limited. The proximity I / F 121b is configured to be smaller in size than the proximity I / F 121a according to the number of insufficient input terminals, thereby reducing the cost. The proximity I / F 121a may be provided with the required number of input terminals and the proximity I / F 121b may not be provided.

  The outputs of the proximity I / Fs 121a and 121b are supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and read by the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Of the outputs of the proximity I / Fs 121a and 121b, the detection signals of the starting opening 1 switch 36a, the starting opening 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a, the winning opening switch 35a, the lower count switch 38a, and the upper count switch 39a are second inputs. It is input to the port 123. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / Fs 121 a and 121 b, 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, in the third input port 124, a detection signal of a magnetic sensor switch 61 for fraud detection provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 or the like, a frame radio wave fraud signal output from the payout control device 200, a payout busy. Signals are also input. The frame radio wave incorrect 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. Note that a vibration sensor switch for detecting vibration may be provided in the game machine and the detection signal may be input to the third input port 124.

  Further, of the outputs of the proximity I / Fs 121a and 121b, the output to the second input port 123 is also supplied from the main board 100 to the not-shown test firing test device via the relay board 70. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / Fs 121a and 121b, the detection signals of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a are configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123. .

  As described above, the proximity I / Fs 121a and 121b have a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / Fs 121a and 121b are supplied with a voltage of 12V from the power supply device 400 in addition to the voltage of 5V required for normal IC operation. It is like this.

  The data held by the second input port 123 is read by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 123 to assert (enable) the enable signal CE2. be able to. The same applies to the third input port 124 and the later-described first input port 122.

  Further, in the input section 120, signals and payouts from a glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10 and the like, and a front frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 and the like. A status signal indicating a payout abnormality from the control device 200, a shoot ball out switch signal indicating a shortage 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 in the operation unit 24. There is provided a first input port 122 which takes in and supplies it to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. The overflow switch signal is a signal output when it is detected that the game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 at a predetermined amount or more (full).

  Further, the input section 120 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 125 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like, and 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 above-mentioned various switches. This is because there are restrictions on the number of terminals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 for receiving signals from the outside.

  On the other hand, the reset signal RST from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt buffer 125 is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is also supplied to each port of the output unit 130. In addition, the reset signal RST is directly output to the relay board 70 without passing through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test shot test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test shot test apparatus. Is configured. Further, the reset signal RST may be configured to be output to the test-shooting test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RST is not supplied to the ports 122, 123, 124 of the input section 120. The 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 in order to prevent a malfunction of the system, but each of the input units 120 immediately before the reset signal RST is input. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded by resetting the gaming microcomputer 111.

  The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 132 arranged on a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the effect control device 300 and a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the payout control device 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. It should be noted that one-way communication is performed so that no signal can be input from the effect control device 300 side to the game control device 100.

  Further, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140, and transmits data for notifying special test symbol information of the variable display game to a test firing test device of an accredited organization (not shown) and a signal indicating a probability state of a big hit via the relay board 70. The output buffer 133 is configured to be mountable. This buffer 133 is a component that is not mounted on the game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass-production product) installed in a game shop. The detection signals from the proximity I / Fs 121a and 121b that do not require processing, such as the start port switch, are supplied to the test-shooting test device via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

  On the other hand, a detection signal such as the magnetic sensor switch 61 or the radio wave sensor 62 that cannot be supplied to the test-shooting test device as it is is once taken in by the game microcomputer 111 and processed into another signal or information, for example, a game machine controls the game. As an error signal indicating that the test is not possible, the error signal is supplied from the data bus 140 to the test-inspection test apparatus via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70. The relay board 70 is provided with a port for receiving the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplying the signal to the test-shooting test apparatus, a connector for relaying and transmitting the signal line of the detection signal of the switch that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. ing. The 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 selectively controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test-shooting test apparatus.

  Further, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 to open a first special variation winning device 38 (a special winning opening solenoid 1) 38b and a second special variation winning device 39 to open a solenoid (a large winning opening solenoid). 2) A second output port 134 for outputting opening / closing data of a solenoid (universal solenoid) 37c for opening 39b and the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 is provided. Further, the output unit 130 has 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 content displayed on the collective display device 50, and the collective display device 50. The fourth output port 136 for outputting ON / OFF data of the digit line connected to the cathode terminal of the LED is provided.

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a fifth output port 137 for outputting information about the gaming machine 10 such as big hit information to the external information terminal 71. The external information terminal 71 is provided with a photo relay and can be connected to, for example, an external device (such as an information collecting terminal or an amusement hall internal management device (hall computer)) installed in a game store, and information related to the gaming machine 10 is externally transmitted. It can be supplied to the device. Further, a firing 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 signals of the special winning opening solenoid 38b, the special winning opening solenoid 39b, and the universal electric solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134, and generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal. A driver (driving circuit) 138a, a second driver 138b that outputs an ON / OFF drive signal for the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 that is output from the third output port 135, and a fourth output port 136. A third driver 138c that outputs an ON / OFF drive signal for a digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50, and an external information signal supplied to an external device such as a management device from the fifth output port 137 is output to the external information terminal 71. A fourth driver 138d is provided.

  The first driver 138a is supplied with 32V DC as a power supply voltage from the power supply device 400 in order to drive a solenoid that operates at 32V. Further, DC 12V 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 extracting the digit line according to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V.

  The second driver 138b that outputs 12V causes a current to flow to the anode terminal of the LED through the segment line, and the third driver 138c that outputs the ground potential draws the current from the cathode terminal through the segment line to thereby achieve a dynamic drive method. The power supply voltage flows to the LEDs selected in sequence and the LEDs are turned on. The fourth driver 138d, which 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. The buffer 133, the second output port 134, the first driver 138a, etc. may be provided not on the output section 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the main board, but on the relay board 70 side.

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

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

  The main control microcomputer 311 stores a program ROM 321 including a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing programs executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 providing a work area, and a storage content even if power is not supplied at the time of power failure. A FeRAM 323 that can be held and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 338 that is a time counting unit that generates information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, day of the week, etc.) are connected. 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 content of the effect and instructs the VDP 312 on the content of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 to give a reproduced sound, lights a decorative lamp, and drives the motor. And drive control of the solenoid, management of production time, etc. are executed.

  The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a for providing a work area and a scaler 312b for enlarging and reducing an image. Further, 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 for expanding and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 325. ) 326 is connected.

  Although not particularly limited, data is transmitted and received between the main control microcomputer 311 and the VDP 312 in a parallel manner. By transmitting and receiving data in a parallel manner, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial transmission.

  From the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311, a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC for synchronizing the image of the display device 41 and the lighting of the decoration lamp provided on the glass frame 15 or the game board 30, a synchronization signal for giving a data transmission timing. STS is input. It should be noted that the VDP 312 notifies the main control microcomputer 311 that it is in a state of waiting for the reception of the interrupt signals INT0 to INT and the command or data from the main control microcomputer 311 in order to notify the processing status such as the completion of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT and the like are also input.

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

  A sound ROM 327 storing voice 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 sound source 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 for driving the upper speaker 19a provided on the glass frame 15 and the lower speaker 19b provided on the front frame 12, and the sound source LSI 314 is provided. The generated sound is output from the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b via the amplifier circuit 337.

  Further, 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. Via this command I / F331, the decoration special figure reservation number command, the decoration special figure command, the variation command, the stop information command and the like transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 to the effect control apparatus 300 are changed to the effect control command signal (effect command). ) As. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC5V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC3.3V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. There is.

  In the effect control device 300, the board decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling the board decoration device 46 having the LED (light emitting diode) provided in the game board 30 (including the center case 40) and the glass frame 15 are provided. A frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 or the like) having an LED (light emitting diode) provided, and a board effect provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board effect movable body control circuit 334 is provided to drive and control the device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances effect effects in cooperation with effect display on the display device 41). These control circuits 332 to 334 that drive and control the lamps, motors, solenoids, etc. are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via the address / data bus 340. A frame effect movable body control circuit that drives and controls a frame effect device such as a motor (for example, a motor that operates the moving light 16) provided in the glass frame 15 may be provided.

  Further, in the effect control device 300, the effect button switch 25a built in the effect button 25 provided on the glass frame 15, the effect accessory switch 47 (effect) for detecting the initial position of the motor in the board effect device 44, and the like. To the main control microcomputer 311 by detecting the ON / OFF state of the motor switch) and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 and the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the performance control device 300. A switch input circuit 336 for inputting a detection signal is provided.

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 supplies a direct-current voltage of a desired level to the effect control device 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled by the same, and thus drives a motor and a solenoid. DC32V, a display device 41 including a liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving a motor and an LED, and DC5V serving as a power supply voltage for the command I / F 331, and a voltage of DC15V for driving a motor, an LED and a speaker are generated. Is configured to. Furthermore, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3V or 1.2V is used as the main control microcomputer 311, DC- for generating DC3.3V or DC1.2V based on DC5V is used. A DC converter is provided in 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 device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 and puts the device in the reset state. Further, in the form of being output from the main control microcomputer 311, the VDP 312 (VDPRESET signal), the sound source LSI 314, the amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRRESET signal) that drives the speaker, and the control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET that drive and control the lamp and the motor). Signals) and put them in a reset state. In addition, the production control device 300 is connected to a cooling FAN 45 that cools each part of the gaming machine 10, and the cooling fan 45 is driven when the production control device 300 is powered on.

  Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described. In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the universal figure starting gate 34, a random number value for hit determination of the universal figure is extracted and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in, and a process of determining whether or not the universal figure variation display game is hit is performed. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the universal figure display, a process of displaying the universal figure variation display game that is stopped and displayed is performed. When the result of this universal figure variation display game is a hit, a special result mode is displayed on the universal figure indicator, the universal electric solenoid 37c is operated, and the movable member 37b of the regular variation winning device 37 is operated for a predetermined time (for example, , 0.3 seconds) The opening control is performed as described above. That is, the game control device 100 serves as conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). When the result of the general-picture variation display game is off, control is performed to display the result mode of the off-screen on the public-picture display.

  In addition, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the starting opening 1 switch 36a provided in the starting winning opening 36, the starting winning (starting memory) is stored, and based on this starting memory, the first special figure variation display game A random number value for jackpot determination is extracted and compared with a determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and processing for determining a missed hit in the first special figure variation display game is performed. Also, the starting memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the starting opening 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37, and based on this starting memory, for the big hit determination of the second special figure variation display game. A random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is out of contact is performed.

  Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 outputs to the effect control device 300 a control signal (effect control command) including the determination result of the first special figure variable display game or the second special figure variable display game described above. Then, the special symbol 1 display device 51 and the special diagram 2 display device 52 perform a process of displaying the special symbol variable display game in which the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time and then stopped. That is, the game control device 100 controls the progress of the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball flowing down the game region 32 into the starting winning region (first starting winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37). Make up.

  Further, in the effect control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs a process of displaying the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game. Further, in the effect control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the effect 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 effect control device 300 constitutes an effect control means for controlling the effect related to the game (variable display game, etc.).

  Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a hit, displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 and generates the special game state. Perform processing to In the process of generating the special game state, for example, the CPU 111A opens the opening / closing door 38c of the first special variation winning device 38 with the special winning opening solenoid 38b or opens / closes the second special variation winning device 39 with the special winning opening solenoid 39b. The door 39c is opened, and control is performed to allow the game balls to flow into the special winning opening. Then, either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are won in the special winning opening, or a predetermined openable time (for example, 27 seconds or 0.05 seconds) elapses from the opening of the special winning opening. One round is to open the special winning opening until such a condition is achieved, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this 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 opening / closing control unit that controls the opening and closing of the special winning opening when the stop result appearance becomes the special result appearance. Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is off, control is performed to display the deviation result mode on the special figure 1 display device 51 or the special figure 2 display device 52.

  Further, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state as a game state after the special game state ends, based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this high-probability state, the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than in the normal-probability state. In addition, even if the high probability state is reached based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game of either the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game, the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure Both floating display games are in a high probability state.

  Further, the game control device 100 can generate a time saving state (specific game state) as a game state after the special game state ends, based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this time saving state, control is performed to set the universal figure variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 to the time saving operation state, and the normal variation winning device per unit time is longer than that in the case where the normal variation winning device 37 is in the normal operation state. The opening time of 37 is controlled to be substantially longer.

  For example, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the execution time of the above-described universal figure fluctuation display game (general figure fluctuation time) to be a second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time (for example, 10000 ms is 1000 ms). Further, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the universal figure stop time for displaying the result of the universal figure variation display game to be the second stop time (eg 704 ms) shorter than the first stop time (eg 1604 ms). Is. Further, in the time saving state, when the universal figure variation display game is a winning result and the regular variation winning device 37 is opened, the opening time (normal electric opening time) is the first opening time in the normal state (for example, 100 ms). It is possible to control the second opening time to be longer than that (for example, 1352 ms). Further, in the time saving state, the number of times the normal variation winning device 37 is opened (the number of ordinary electric open times) is greater than the first number of times of opening (for example, two times) with respect to one hit result of the universal figure variation display game. It is possible to set the second opening number (for example, 4 times). Further, in the time-saving state, it is possible to make the probability of being a hit result of the universal figure fluctuation display game (general figure probability) higher and higher than the normal probability (low probability) in the normal operation state.

  In the time saving state, the general variation winning device 37 is in the open state by changing one or more of the universal figure fluctuation time, the universal figure stop time, the number of universal communication open, the universal communication open time, the universal figure probability. Make the conversion time longer than usual. Further, it is possible to set a plurality of types of time saving states that are different from each other. Further, the movable member 37b may be set not to be opened in the normal operation state (the universal figure probability is 0). Further, in the case of a hit, either the first opening mode or the second opening mode may be selected. In this case, the selection probabilities of the first opening mode and the second opening mode may be different. Further, the high-probability state and the short-time state can occur independently of each other, both of them can occur at the same time, or only one of them can occur.

  Hereinafter, control of a gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the gaming microcomputer (gaming microcomputer) 111 of the gaming control device 100 will be described. The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes a main process shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 and a timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 8 performed at a predetermined time cycle (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 6, first, a process of inhibiting an interrupt (step S1) is performed, and then an interrupt vector setting process of setting a vector address of a jump destination to be executed when the interrupt occurs ( In step S2), a stack pointer setting process (step S3) is performed to set the stack pointer which is the top address of the area for saving the value of the register or the like when the interrupt occurs. Then, a firing prohibition signal is output to set the firing permission signal to the prohibition state (step S4). 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 firing of the game ball is prohibited.

  After that, the state of the input port 1 (first input port 122) is read (step S5), the interrupt mode setting process (step S6) for setting the interrupt processing mode is performed, and the process for setting the power supply delay timer is performed (step S6). S7). In this process, by setting a predetermined initial value, the program of the sub-control means (for example, the payout control device 200 or the effect control device 300) that performs various controls according to the instruction from the game control device 100 that is the main control means. A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting for normal activation is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 temporarily sends a command to the slave control device before the slave control device (for example, the payout control device 200 or the production control device 300) starts up, and the slave control device. Can avoid dropping commands. That is, the game control device 100 delays the activation of the main control means (the game control device 100) and waits for the activation of the slave control devices (the payout control device 200, the effect control device 300, etc.) when the power is turned on. It forms a standby means for setting the standby time.

  Further, the power supply delay timer measures time using a storage area (RAM area or register, which is not the target of validity determination) which is not the target of RAM validity determination (checksum calculation). As a result, when calculating check data such as a checksum of the RAM area, it is not necessary to exclude a part of the RAM area for calculation, and it is possible to prevent the control at power-on from becoming complicated.

  An initialization switch signal is input to the first input port 122. By reading the state of the first input port 122 before the start of the standby time, the operation of the initialization switch 112 can be reliably performed. Can be detected. That is, if the state of the initialization switch 112 is read after the waiting time has elapsed, the initialization switch 112 is operated after waiting for the waiting time, or the initialization switch 112 is operated from the power-on until the waiting time elapses. Need to continue. However, by reading the state before the start of the waiting time, it will be detected by performing the operation immediately after turning on the power without performing such a troublesome operation, and the initialization operation performed at the time of turning on the power Can be prevented from being accepted.

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

  When the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks set in step S8 (step S10). If the power failure monitoring signal is not kept on for the number of checks (step S10; N), the process returns to the determination whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks (step S10; Y), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, it waits until the power of the gaming machine is shut off. In this way, by determining that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent false detection of power failure due to noise, etc. can do.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as a power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of power failure during a predetermined standby time. As a result, it becomes possible to deal with a power failure that has occurred during the period in which the activation of the game control device 100, which is the main control means, is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with a problem at the time of turning on the power. Note that access to the RAM is not permitted until the end of the waiting time, and the stored contents at the time of the previous power shutdown are retained, so backup processing etc. is performed when a power failure occurs here. 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 load can be reduced.

  On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S9; N), that is, when the power failure has not occurred, the power-on delay timer is updated by -1 (step S11), and whether the timer value is 0 or not. Is determined (step S12). When the value of the timer is not 0 (step S12; N), that is, when the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal (step S8). When the value of the timer is 0 (step S12; Y), that is, when the waiting time has expired, access is permitted to the read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as RAM or EEPROM (step S13). ), OFF data is output to all output ports (set to a state where there is no output) (step S14).

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

  When the initialization switch is off (step S16; N), it is judged whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power failure inspection area check data (step S17), and if it is normal (step S17). S17; Y), it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal power failure inspection area check data (step S18). Then, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S18; Y), checksum calculation processing for calculating the checksum of the predetermined area in the RWM is performed (step S19), and the calculated checksum and power interruption It is determined whether the checksums at the time match (step S20). When the checksums match (step S20; Y), the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG. 7 and the process for normal recovery from the power failure is performed.

  In addition, when it is determined that the initialization switch is on (step S16; Y) or when the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S17; N or step S18; N) If it is determined that the checksum is not normal (step S20; N), the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG. 7 and initialization processing is performed. That is, the initialization switch constitutes an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 initializes the data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. Make up.

  In step S21 of FIG. 7, the initial value when power is restored is saved in the area to be initialized (step S21). The area to be initialized here is a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, and an area related to error fraud monitoring. The busy signal status area that stores 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 is not finalized. Indefinite. After that, the area for storing the game state in the RWM is checked to determine whether the game state is the high probability state (step S22). If the probability is not high (step S22; N), steps S23 and S24 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S25. If the probability is high (step S22; Y), ON information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S23), and, for example, a high probability notification LED (error indicator) provided in the collective display device 50 is turned on. (Lighting) Data is saved in the segment area (step S24). Then, a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the processing number prepared for rationally executing the special figure game processing described later is transmitted to the effect control board (step S25), and the process proceeds to step S31.

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S16, S17, S18, S20 to step S26, the RAM access prohibited area is set to access permission (step S26), and all RAM areas including the busy signal status area are cleared to 0. (Step S27), the RAM access prohibited area is set to access prohibited (step S28). Then, the initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area to be initialized (step S29). The areas to be initialized here are the customer waiting demonstration area and the area related to the setting of the effect mode. Then, the command for RAM initialization is transmitted to the effect control board (step S30), and the process proceeds to step S31.

  The command for power failure recovery transmitted in step S25 and the command for RAM initialization transmitted in step S30 include a model designation command (spec designation command) indicating the type of gaming machine, The decoration special figure 1 reservation number command indicating the number of reservations, the decoration special figure 2 reservation number command, and the probability information command indicating the state of probability are included. Also, depending on the state when the power is turned off or turned on, a recovery screen command is displayed if the special figure variation display game is running when the power is turned off, or a customer wait demo command if the game is waiting for customers when the power is turned off. , A power-on command is included when initialized at power-on. Further, depending on the model, an effect mode information command indicating the state of the effect mode and a time saving number information command indicating the number of remaining games in the time saving state are included.

  In step S31, a process for activating a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed. The CTC circuit is provided in the clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 and a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit that generates a signal CTC that gives a trigger for updating the random number to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

  After the CTC activation process in step S31, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S32). Specifically, the CPU 111A sets a code (designated value) for activating the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Further, the bit transposed pattern of the hard random number (here, the big hit random number) generated by the hardware of the random number generation circuit is also set.

  After that, the value of a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on is extracted, and various corresponding initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the jackpot symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, jackpot symbol random number) 2) After saving in a predetermined area of the RWM as an initial value (start value) of a random number (random number per hit) that determines the hit of the general figure (step S33), interrupt is permitted (step S34). Since the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes each time the power is turned on, 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 the random numbers generated by the software and make it difficult for the player to obtain an illegal random number.

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

  After the initial value random number updating process of step S35, the number of times of checking the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 through the port and the data bus is set (step S36), and the power failure monitoring signal is turned on. It is determined whether there is any (step S37). When the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S37; N), the process returns to the initial value random number updating process (step S35). That is, when the power failure has not occurred, the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting the interrupt (step S34) before the initial value random number updating process (step S35), when the timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number updating process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed, and the timer interrupt It is possible to avoid pressure on the interrupt process by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  In addition to the main process, the initial value random number updating process in step S35 described above includes a method of performing the initial value random number updating process in the timer interrupt process as well. In order to prevent the value random number update process from being executed, when performing the initial value random number update process in the main process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update the interrupt to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process is not performed in the timer interrupt process and only in the main process, there is no problem even if the interrupt is released before the initial value random number update process. It has the advantage of being simplified.

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

  After that, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (step S41), and the power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (step S42). Further, after performing a checksum calculation process (step S43) for calculating the checksum when the RWM is powered off and a process for saving the calculated checksum (step S44), a process for prohibiting access to the RWM (step S45). ), Wait until the power of the gaming machine is cut off. In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum when the power is cut off, it is possible to check whether the information stored in the RWM before the power is properly backed up. It can be judged at the time of re-input.

  From the above, the main control means (game control device 100) for controlling the game in general, and the sub-control means (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.) for performing various controls in accordance with instructions from the main control means. ), And the main control means delays the activation of the main control means when the power is turned on, and sets a predetermined standby time for waiting for the activation of the slave control device (game control device 100) and a power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring occurrence of power failure during the predetermined standby time.

  In addition, a power supply device 400 that supplies power to various devices is provided, and the power supply device 400 is configured to output a power failure monitoring signal when detecting the occurrence of a power failure, and the power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) When the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period, it is determined that the 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 section (initialization switch) that can be operated from the outside, and the initialization operation section being operated. It is provided with an initialization unit (game control device 100) for initializing the data stored in the RAM 111C, and the operation state of the initialization unit is read before the start of the standby time.

  Further, the main control means (game control device 100) is configured to permit access to the RAM 111C after the waiting time has elapsed.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, the timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the timer interrupt processing is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 8 is started.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, first, a register saving process (step S101) for moving the value held in a predetermined register to the RWM is performed. In the Z80 series microcomputer used as the game microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register. Next, input processing from various sensors and switches and signal acquisition, that is, input processing for reading the state of each input port (step S102) is performed. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S103) for performing drive control of actuators such as solenoids (special winning opening solenoids 38b, 39b, universal solenoid 37c) is performed. When the firing prohibition signal is output in step S4 in the main processing, the firing permission signal is output by performing this output processing, and the firing permission signal can be set to the permission state.

  Next, a payout command transmission process (step S104) of outputting the command set in the transmission buffer to the payout control device 200 by various processes, a random number update process 1 (step S105), and a random number update process 2 (step S106). After that, the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the general-purpose gate switch 34a, the winning opening switch 35a, the lower count switch 38a, the upper count switch 39a monitoring whether there is a normal signal input, A winning opening switch / state monitoring process (step S107) for monitoring an error (whether the front frame or the glass frame is opened) is performed. Further, a special figure game process (step S108) for performing a process related to the special figure changing display game and a general figure game process (step S109) for performing a process related to the general figure changing display game are performed.

  Next, the segment LED edit processing (step S110) for driving the segment LEDs provided in the gaming machine 10 for displaying the special figure variation game and various information regarding the game so as to display desired contents, the magnetic sensor switch 61. A magnet / radio wave fraud monitoring process (step S111) is performed to check the detection signal from the device to determine whether there is any abnormality, or to check the detection signal from the radio wave sensor 62 to determine whether there is any abnormality. Then, an external information editing process (step S112) of setting a signal to be output to various external devices in the output buffer is performed. Then, after the process of restoring the register data saved in step S101 (step S113) is performed, the process of permitting interrupt (step S114) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is ended.

[Special game processing]
Next, details of the special figure game process (step S108) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process will be described. In the special figure game processing, the inputs of the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a are monitored, the entire processing relating to the special drawing variation display game is controlled, and the display of the special drawing is set.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the special figure game process, first, a starting port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring winning of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start opening switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal winning opening 36 and the ordinary variable winning device 37 forming the second starting winning opening, various random numbers (eg, big hit random numbers) are extracted, and the special prize based on the winning is obtained. Before the start of the figure variation display game, a game result pre-judgment for pre-judging a game result based on a prize is performed. The details of the starting opening switch monitoring process (step A1) will be described later.

  Next, a special winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this special winning opening switch monitoring processing, the detection of the game ball is monitored by the lower count switch 38a provided in the first special variation winning device 38 and the upper count switch 39a provided in the second special variation winning device 39. Perform processing to

  Next, if the special figure game processing timer is not 0, -1 is updated (step A3). The minimum value of the special figure game processing timer is set to 0. Then, it is determined whether the value of the special figure game processing timer is 0 (step A4). If the value of the special figure game processing timer is 0 (step A4; Y), that is, if the time has expired or has already expired, the special figure game processing number referred to in order to branch to the processing corresponding to the game number. The figure game sequence branch table is set in the register (step A5), and the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired using the table (step A6). Then, the return address after the end of the branch processing is saved in the stack area (step A7), and the game branch processing (step A8) is performed according to the game processing number.

  In step A8, if the game process number is "0", the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, and the fluctuation start setting and effect setting of the special figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation in-progress processing are executed. The special figure normal processing (step A9) for setting the information necessary for the execution is performed. When the game process number is "1" in step A8, the special figure changing process for setting the special display stop display time and the information necessary for performing the special figure displaying process (step Perform A10).

  At step A8, if the game processing number is "2" and the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, setting of fanfare commands according to the kind of big hit, and big winning opening pattern of each big hit The special figure display process (step A11) is performed to set the fanfare time according to the above, and to set the information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing.

  If the game process number is "3" in step A8, the fanfare / setting of the opening time of the special winning opening, the updating of the number of times of opening, the setting of information necessary for performing the processing during the opening of the special winning opening, etc. Processing during the interval (step A12) is performed. In step A8, if the game process number is "4", the interval command is set if the big hit round is not the final round, while the ending command is set if the big hit round is the final round, or the special winning opening remaining ball process. The process of opening the special winning opening (step A13) is performed to set the information necessary for performing.

  In step A8, if the game process number is "5", if the big hit round is the final round, the process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the special winning opening and the big hit end process are performed. The special winning opening remaining ball processing (step A14) for setting the information necessary for the above is performed. When the game process number is "6" in step A8, a big hit ending process (step A15) is performed to set information necessary for performing the special figure normal process (step A9).

  After that, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51 (step A16), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A17) relating to the special figure 1 display 51 is performed. And after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A18), the symbol fluctuation control processing (step A19) concerning the special figure 2 indicator 52 is done. On the other hand, in step A4, if the value of the special figure game processing timer is not 0 (step A4; N), that is, if the time has not expired, the process proceeds to step A16 and the subsequent processes are performed.

[Starting switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the starting opening switch monitoring process in the above-mentioned special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, in the starting opening switch monitoring processing, first, after preparing a table for setting the information on hold by the first starting opening (starting winning opening 36) (step A111), special figure starting opening switch common processing (Step A112) is performed. The details of the special figure starting port switch common process in step A112 will be described later together with the special figure starting port switch common process in step A116.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric auditors (ordinary variation winning device 37) is in operation, that is, the ordinary variation winning device 37 is activated and the gaming ball is in an open state in which a prize can be won ( If it is determined in step A113) that the normal electric auditors product is operating (step A113; Y), the process proceeds to step A115 and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A113 that the ordinary electric auditors product is not in operation (step A113; N), it is determined whether or not the illegal electric power generation is occurring (step A114).

  In the determination as to whether or not the regular electric fraud is occurring, it is determined that the fraud is occurring when the number of illegally awarded prizes for the normal variable winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the fraud occurrence determination number (for example, 5). The normally variable winning device 37 cannot win the game ball in the closed state, and can only win the game ball in the open state. Therefore, if the game ball wins in the closed state, it means that some abnormality or dishonesty has occurred, and if there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the fraudulent winning number. When the number of fraudulent prizes thus counted is equal to or larger than the predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value), it is determined that fraud has occurred.

  If it is determined in step A114 that the illegality is not occurring (step A114; N), after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the second starting opening (normal variation winning device 37) (step A115), The starting port switch common process (step A116) is performed, and the starting port switch monitoring process ends. In addition, when it is determined in step A114 that the illegal call is occurring (step A114; Y), the starting port switch monitoring process ends. That is, the second starting memory is not generated any more.

[Special processing for common opening switch]
Next, details of the special figure starting port switch common process (steps A112 and A116) in the above-described starting port switch monitoring process will be described. The special figure starting port switch common process is a process commonly performed for each input when the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a are input.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the special figure starting port switch common processing, first, it is determined whether or not there is an input to the starting port switch to be monitored, of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a (step). A201). Then, when there is no input to the starting port switch to be monitored (step A201; N), the special figure starting port switch common processing is ended. On the other hand, when there is an input to the starting port switch to be monitored (step A201; Y), it is determined whether there is latch data in the target random number latch register (step A202).

  When there is no latch data in the target random number latch register (step A202; N), that is, when the random number is not extracted, the special figure starting port switch common processing ends. If the target random number latch register has latch data (step A202; Y), the start mouth prize flag of the start mouth switch to be monitored is saved (step A203), and then the hard random number latch register to be monitored. The extracted jackpot random numbers are loaded and prepared (step A204).

  Continuously, a start opening signal which is the number of times information regarding the number of winnings to the start opening switch to be monitored among the start opening 1 switch 36a and the start opening 2 switch 37a is output to the external management device of the gaming machine 10. The output count is loaded (step A205), the loaded value is updated by +1 (step A206), and it is determined whether the output count overflows (step A207). If the output count does not overflow (step A207; N), the updated value is saved in the starting port signal output count area of the RWM (step A208), and the process proceeds to step A209. On the other hand, if the output count overflows (step A207; Y), the process proceeds to step A209.

  Next, it is determined whether the number of special figure suspension (starting memory) to be updated corresponding to the starting port switch to be monitored of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a is less than the upper limit value (step A209). If the number of reserved special maps is less than the upper limit (step A209; Y), the number of reserved special maps to be updated (the number of reserved special maps 1 or the number of reserved special maps 2) is updated by +1 (step A212), and the monitoring target The starter switch and the special figure reservation number command corresponding to the special figure reservation number are prepared (step A213), and the command setting process (step A214) is performed.

  Subsequently, the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the special figure holding number corresponding to the starting port switch to be monitored is calculated (step A215), and the big hit random number is saved in the big hit random number storage area of the RWM (step A216). Next, the jackpot random number of the starting port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step A217), and saved in the jackpot random number storage area of the RWM (step A218). Further, the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are extracted and saved in the variation pattern random number storage area of the RWM corresponding to each random number (step A219). Then, the special figure reservation information determination processing (step A220) is performed, and the special figure starting port switch common processing ends.

  Here, the game control device 100 (RAM111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of the game ball into the starting winning area and the starting winning area of the normal variation winning device 37, and becomes the right to execute the variation display game. As a starting memory, a starting memory means for storing a predetermined number at an upper limit is formed. Further, the starting storage means (game control device 100) uses various random number values extracted based on the winning of the game balls into the first starting winning opening (starting winning opening 36) as the first starting memory with a predetermined number as an upper limit. The various random number values that are stored and extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening (ordinary variation winning device 37) are stored as the second starting memory with a predetermined number as an upper limit.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A209 that the special figure reservation number is not less than the upper limit value (step A209; N), a decorative special figure reservation number command (hold overflow command) is prepared (step A210), and command setting processing (step A211) is performed, and the special figure starting port switch common processing is ended.

[Special map reservation information determination process]
Next, details of the special figure reservation information determination process (step A220) in the above-described common start switch process will be described. The special figure hold information determination process is a prefetch process that determines the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

  As shown in FIG. 12, first, it is determined whether or not the conditions for executing the prefetching effect are satisfied (step A231), and if they are not satisfied (step A231; N), the special figure reservation information determination process is ended. . If the condition is satisfied (step A231; Y), the following prefetching effect process is performed.

  Here, the case where the condition for executing the prefetch effect is satisfied is the case where the input of the starting port switch in step A201 of the special figure starting port switch common processing is the input of the starting port 2 switch 37a. Further, when the input of the starting port switch according to step A201 of the special figure starting port switch common processing is the input of the starting port 1 switch 36a, when the opening extension function of the normal variable winning a prize device 37 is not operating, that is, time saving. This is the case when the game is not in the state and is not in the big hit (special game state).

  In the process related to the prefetching effect performed when the conditions for executing the prefetching effect are satisfied (step A231; Y), first, it is determined whether or not the big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value, and whether or not the big hit is a big hit. The jackpot determination process (step A232) for determining is performed. Then, when the determination result is a big hit (step A233; Y), a big hit pattern random number check table corresponding to the target starting port switch is set (step A234), and the big hit stop random pattern is checked by checking the big hit symbol random number. The pattern is acquired (step A235), and the stop symbol pattern is saved in the prefetch stop symbol pattern area (step A237). On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit (step A233; N), a detachment stop symbol pattern is set (step A236), and the stop symbol pattern is saved in the prefetch stop symbol pattern area (step A237).

  After that, a read-ahead symbol command corresponding to the target starting opening switch and the stop symbol pattern is prepared (step A238), and command setting processing is performed (step A239). Next, a special figure information setting process (step A240) for setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern is performed, and a latter half variation pattern setting information table corresponding to the target opening switch is prepared (step A240). A241), the variation pattern setting process for setting the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is performed (step A242).

  Then, a look-ahead variation pattern command corresponding to the first half variation number indicating the first half variation pattern and the second half variation number indicating the second half variation pattern in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is prepared (step A243), and command setting processing is performed ( (Step A244), the special figure reservation information determination processing is ended. The special figure information setting process in step A240 and the variation pattern setting process in step A242 are the same as the processes executed at the start of the special figure variation display game in the special figure normal process.

  By the above processing, a pre-reading pattern command including the result of the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory of the pre-reading target and a pre-reading variation pattern command including information on the variation pattern in the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory are prepared. Is transmitted to the effect control device 300. As a result, the determination result (prefetch result) of the result-related information (whether or not it is a big hit or the type of variation pattern) corresponding to the starting memory is controlled before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding starting memory. The device 300 can be informed, and in particular, by changing the decoration special figure starting memory display displayed on the display device 41, the result related information is given to the player before the start timing of the special figure changing display game. It becomes possible to inform.

  That is, the game control device 100 determines a random number stored as a start memory in the start storage means (game control device 100) before executing the variable display game based on the start memory (for example, whether a special result is obtained or not). Judgment etc.) Makes a preliminary judgment means. Note that the random number value stored corresponding to the starting memory is determined in advance not only at the time of the winning prize at which the starting memory is generated, but also at any time before the variable display game based on the starting memory is performed. Good.

[Special processing of special drawings]
Next, details of the special figure normal process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, in the special figure normal process, first, it is determined whether the special figure 2 holding number (second starting memory number) is 0 (step A301). If it is determined that the special figure 2 reservation number is 0 (step A301; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 1 reservation number (first starting memory number) is 0 (step A306). Then, if it is determined that the number of reserved special characters 1 is 0 (step A306; Y), it is determined whether the customer waiting demo has been started (step A311), and if the customer waiting demo is not started (step A311; N) saves the customer waiting demonstration flag in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A312).

  Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A313), command setting processing (step A314) is performed, special figure normal processing shift setting processing 1 (step A315) is performed, and the special figure normal processing is ended. On the other hand, in step A311, if the customer waiting demo has been started (step A311; Y), the special figure normal process shift setting process 1 (step A315) is performed, and the special figure normal process ends.

  If the special figure 2 hold number is not 0 in step A301 (step A301; N), a decorative special figure hold number command corresponding to the -1 updated special figure 2 hold number is prepared (step A302). , Command setting processing (step A303) is performed. Next, the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step A304) is performed, the special figure changing processing transition setting processing of special figure 2 (step A305) is performed, and the special figure normal processing is ended. If the special figure 1 reserved number is not 0 in step A306 (step A306; N), a decorative special figure reserved number command corresponding to the -1 updated special figure 1 reserved number is prepared (step A307). , Command setting processing (step A308). Next, the special figure 1 variation start process (step A309) is performed, the special figure mid-fluctuation process transition setting process (step A310) of the special figure 1 is performed, and the special figure normal process is ended. At the time of performing the process (steps A307 and A302) of preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command, the reservation number is not subtracted based on the start of the special figure variation display game, and the current special figure 1 reservation number or A special hold number command corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number or the special figure 2 hold number that is -1 from the special figure 2 hold number is prepared. The process of actually updating the special figure 1 pending number or the special figure 2 pending number by -1 is the fluctuation start information setting process (FIG. 41) in the special figure 1 fluctuation starting process (step A309) or the special figure 2 fluctuation starting process (step A304). Refer to step A441).

  In this way, by checking the special figure 2 pending number before checking the special figure 1 pending number, the special figure 2 variation start process (step A304) is executed when the special figure 2 pending number is not 0. Will be done. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. In other words, when the game control device 100 has the second start memory in the second start storage means (game control device 100), the variable display game based on the second start memory is displayed as the variable display game based on the first start memory. It constitutes a priority control means that is executed with priority over the game.

[Special map 1 fluctuation start processing]
Next, details of the special figure 1 variation start process (step A309) in the above-mentioned special figure normal process will be described. The special figure 1 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure variation display game. As shown in FIG. 14, first, a special figure 1 variation flag indicating the type of special figure variation display game to be executed (here, special figure 1) is saved in the variation symbol determination area (step A331), and the first special figure variation The big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the displayed game is a big hit is subjected to big hit flag 1 setting processing (step A332) for setting deviation information and big hit information.

  Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A333) related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information), the special symbol information which is the parameter for setting the variation pattern is set. The information setting process (step A334) is performed to prepare the special figure 1 variation pattern setting information table which is a table in which information for referring to various information regarding the setting of the variation pattern of the first special figure variation display game is set. (Step A335). After that, a variation pattern setting process (step A336) of setting a variation pattern which is a variation mode in the first special figure variation display game is performed, and a variation start information setting process of setting variation start information of the first special figure variation display game. (Step A337) is performed, and the special figure 1 variation start processing is ended.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation start processing]
Next, details of the special figure 2 variation start process (step A304) in the above-mentioned special figure normal process will be described. The special figure 2 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure variation display game, and is the same process as the process of the special figure 1 variation start process shown in FIG. Is to be done as.

  As shown in FIG. 15, first, a special figure 2 variation flag indicating the type of special figure variation display game to be executed (here, special figure 2) is saved in the variation symbol determination area (step A461), and the second special figure variation The big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the displayed game is a big hit is subjected to big hit flag 2 setting processing (step A462) for setting deviation information and big hit information.

  Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A463) related to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information), the special figure which is the parameter for setting the variation pattern is set. The information setting process (step A464) is performed to prepare a special figure 2 variation pattern setting information table which is a table in which information for referring to various information regarding setting of the variation pattern of the second special figure variation display game is set. (Step A465). Thereafter, a variation pattern setting process (step A466) for setting the variation pattern of the second special figure variation display game is performed, and a variation start information setting process (step A467) for setting variation start information of the second special figure variation display game. Then, the special figure 2 variation start process is ended.

[Processing during special figure display]
Next, details of the special figure displaying process (step A11) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, in the special figure displaying process, first, the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 variation start process is loaded (step A621), and the RWM big hit flag 2 is loaded. Processing for clearing the area (step A622) is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the loaded big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A623), and when it is judged as a big hit (step A623; Y), the big hit flag 1 area of the RWM is cleared (step A628), and the second special feature is set. A test signal relating to the start of the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) of the figure variation display game is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A629), and the round number upper limit value table is set (step A630).

  On the other hand, in step A623, when the jackpot flag 2 is checked and it is determined that it is not a jackpot (step A623; N), the jackpot flag 1 set in the jackpot flag 1 setting processing in the special figure 1 variation start processing is loaded. (Step A624), the jackpot flag 1 area of the RWM is cleared (step A625). Subsequently, it is determined whether the loaded big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A626), and if it is a big hit (step A626; Y), the big hit (special hit 1 big hit) of the first special figure variation display game is judged. The test signal related to the start is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A627), and the process of setting the round number upper limit value table (step A630) is performed.

  After performing the process of setting the round number upper limit value table (step A630), the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit value region of the RWM (step A631). Subsequently, the round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A632).

  Next, the decoration special drawing command corresponding to the stop design pattern is loaded from the decoration special drawing command area of the RWM to be prepared (step A633), and command setting processing (step A634) is performed. After that, a probability information command related to information that sets the probability of a hit result in the ordinary figure variation display game and the special figure variation display game to the normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared (step A635), and the command setting process ( Step A636) is performed. Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol number or stop symbol pattern) set in the special symbol 1 or special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process is prepared (step A637), and the command setting process (step A638). )I do.

  Next, the special winning opening opening information and a signal corresponding to the state of the probability of a hit result in the normal figure variation display game and the special figure variation display game are saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A639). After that, the big hit fanfare time (for example, 6000 ms or 48 ms) corresponding to the special winning opening opening information is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A640). Then, the special winning opening fraudulent winning number area of the special winning opening (first special variable winning device 38 or second special variable winning device 39) corresponding to the special winning opening opening information is cleared (step A641), and the big winning opening is opened. The fraudulent monitoring period outside flag is saved in the special winning port fraud monitoring period flag area corresponding to the information (step A642).

  Next, the special figure game mode flag is loaded (step A643), and the loaded flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag save area (step A644). As a result, information on the effect mode when the special result occurs is stored. Then, the effect mode after the end of the special game state is determined based on the information stored later. After that, the fanfare / interval processing shift setting processing 1 (step A645) is performed, and the special figure displaying processing is ended.

  On the other hand, in step A626, if the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (step A626; N), a production mode information check process (step A646) relating to the production mode setting is performed to execute the special figure variation display game in the time saving state. A time-reducing variation count updating process (step A647) for managing the count is performed. Then, the special figure normal process shift setting process 1 (step A648) is performed, and the special figure displaying process is ended.

[Time reduction change count update process]
Next, details of the time shortening variation number updating process (step A647) in the above-described special figure displaying process will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, in the time shortening variation number updating process, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure high probability (high probability state) is in progress (step A691). When it is in the special figure high probability (step A691; Y), the time shortening variation number updating process is ended. If it is not in the special figure high probability (step A691; N), it is determined whether or not the special figure is in a short time (time saving state) (step A692).

  When it is not during the special figure time saving (step A692; N), the time shortening variation number updating process is ended. If the special drawing time saving is in progress (step A692; Y), the number of time shortening fluctuations that manages the number of times of execution of the special drawing variation display game that is in the time saving state is updated by -1 (step A693). Is determined to be 0 (step A694). When the number of times of time shortening fluctuation is not 0 (step A694; N), that is, when the time saving state continues in the next special figure fluctuation display game, the processing of updating the number of times of time shortening fluctuation is ended. If the number of time shortening fluctuations is 0 (step A694; Y), that is, if the time saving state ends in this special figure fluctuation display game, a probability information command (time saving ending) is prepared (step A695), Command setting processing (step A696) is performed. After that, the special figure normal process shift setting process 2 (at the end of time saving) is performed (step A697), and the time shortening variation number updating process is ended.

[Special figure normal processing transition setting processing 2 (at the end of time saving)]
FIG. 18 shows the special figure normal process shift setting process 2 (at the end of time saving) (step A697) in the above-described time shortening variation number updating process. In this special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (at the end of time saving), first, a signal related to the end of time saving is saved in the external information output data area (step A701), and a signal related to the end of time saving is saved in the test signal output data area. (Step A702).

  Next, the number in the low probability is saved in the game state display number area (step A703), and the universal figure low probability & universal communication support no flag is saved in the universal figure game mode flag area (step A704). Further, the special figure low probability & no time saving flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A705), and the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area upon power failure recovery (step A706). The normal process shift setting process 2 (at the end of time saving) is ended.

[Big hit end processing]
Next, details of the big hit ending process (step A15) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 19, in this jackpot end process, first, the probability variation determination flag set based on the type of special result that triggered the execution of the special game state this time has a high probability after the end of the special game state. It is determined whether the high probability data is set when the state is set (step A901).

  When it is not high probability data (step A901; N), big hit end setting processing 1 is executed (step A902), and when it is high probability data (step A901; Y), big hit end setting processing 2 is executed (step A903). ), A probability information command corresponding to the special figure game mode flag is prepared (step A904), and command setting processing (step A905) is performed.

  Next, as a process of saving the information necessary for managing the effect mode in the game control device 100, first, the effect mode information setting table corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is set (step A906). Then, referring to the set effect mode information setting table, the effect mode number of the effect mode set after the end of the special game state is acquired and saved in the effect mode number area (step A907). Furthermore, the effect remaining rotational speed of the effect mode set after the end of the special game state is acquired and saved in the effect remaining rotational speed area (step A908), and the mode shifts to the next mode of the effect mode set after the end of the special game state. The information is acquired and saved in the next mode transition information area (step A909).

  After that, a command corresponding to a new effect mode number is prepared (step A910), the command is saved in the effect mode command area (step A911), and a command setting process (step A912) is performed. Then, the special figure normal process shift setting process 3 is performed (step A913), and the big hit ending process is ended.

[Big hit end setting process 1]
FIG. 20 shows the big hit end setting process 1 (step A902) in the big hit end process described above. In this jackpot end setting process 1, first, a signal related to the start of time saving is saved in the external information output data area (step A921), and a signal related to the start of time saving is saved in the test signal output data area (step A922).

  Next, the general figure high probability & general electric power support flag is saved in the general figure game mode flag area (step A923), and the special figure low probability & time saving flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A924). After that, the probability information command (time saving) is saved in the transmission command area upon power failure recovery (step A925), the time reduction variation number initial value (for example, 70) is saved in the time reduction variation number area (step A926), and the big hit ends. The setting process 1 ends.

  Through the above processing, after the special game state ends, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes the normal probability state and the time saving state. Further, by setting the initial value of the number of time saving changes (for example, 70) in the time saving number of times region, the time saving state is ended by executing the special figure variation display game a predetermined number of times (for example 100 times).

[Big hit end setting process 2]
FIG. 21 shows the big hit end setting process 2 (step A903) in the big hit end process described above. In this jackpot end setting process 2, first, a signal related to the start of high probability is saved in the external information output data area (step A931), and a signal related to the start of high probability is saved in the test signal output data area (step A932).

  Next, the general figure high probability & general electric power support flag is saved in the general figure game mode flag area (step A933), and the special figure high probability & time saving flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A934). After that, the probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area upon power failure recovery (step A935), the time shortening variation number area is cleared (step A936), and the jackpot end setting process 2 is ended. By the above processing, after the special game state ends, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes the high probability state and the state becomes short until the derivation of the next special result mode.

  That is, the game control device 100 is capable of generating a specific game state (time saving state) in which the period during which the normal variation winning device 37 is opened is extended for a predetermined period after the end of the special game state. It constitutes a state generation control means. Further, the game control device 100 constitutes a game state setting means for setting the game state to either the first game state (normal probability state) or the second game state (high probability state).

  Next, control in the effect control device 300 that controls effects and effects in the game will be described. FIG. 22 shows a state transition diagram of the effect mode. The effect mode defines the display on the display device 41, the effect of the special figure variation display game, and so on. The player can recognize whether or not.

  When the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the normal operation state (without support) and the state of the probability of deriving the special result in the special figure variation display game is the normal probability state (low probability), the normal mode ST1 is set. Become. When the special result is derived in the normal mode ST1, the special game state is entered, and the special game mode ST2 is entered.

  In the special game mode ST2, the probability variation big hit mode ST2a that clearly informs that the state of the probability of deriving the special result in the special figure variation display game is the high-probability state after the special game state, and the state after the special game state There is a common jackpot mode ST2b in which the state of the probability of deriving a special result is not clearly notified in the special figure variation display game, and either one is set.

  When the special gaming state ends, the operating state of the normal variation winning device 37 becomes the time saving operating state (with support). The time saving operation state is terminated by executing the special figure variation display game 100 times when the probability of deriving a special result in the special figure variation display game is a low probability state, and becomes the normal operation state. Further, when the state of the probability of deriving the special result in the special figure variation display game is the high-probability state, the time saving operation state continues until the next derivation of the special result.

  When the special game state in which the common jackpot mode ST2b is set ends, the game moves to the latent mode ST3. In this latent mode ST3, the operating state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the time saving operating state (with support), and the state of the probability of deriving the special result in the special figure variation display game is the normal probability state (low probability) or the high probability. It is a state (high accuracy). In this latent mode ST3, the state of the probability of deriving the special result in the special figure variation display game is not clearly notified. Further, when the special game state in which the probability variation big hit mode ST2a is set ends, the mode shifts to the expectation mode ST4.

  When the latent state mode ST3 is in the high probability state, when the special figure variation display game is executed ten times, the expected mode ST4 is entered with a predetermined probability. Further, even if the special figure variation display game is executed 10 times and the transition is not made, if the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times, the mode is always shifted to the expectation mode ST4.

  When the probability mode is low in the latent mode ST3, basically, the transition to the expectation mode ST4 is not performed, and the special variation display game is executed 100 times to shift the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 to the normal operation state. As a result, the mode shifts to the normal mode ST1. However, when it is found that the special figure variation display game result is a special result, the expectation mode ST4 is entered with a predetermined probability.

  Even in the expectation mode ST4, the state of the probability of deriving the special result in the special figure variation display game is not clearly notified, but in the case of the low probability state as described above, the result of the special figure variation display game is the special result. Most of them are high-probability states because they only move to. Therefore, it can be said that the production mode promises the derivation of the next special result. This expectation mode ST4 is to be stayed until the special result is derived. That is, the normal mode ST1, the latent mode ST3, and the expectation mode ST4 make a state suggestion effect that can suggest the current game state (probability state here), and the expectation mode ST4 makes the first state suggestion extension normal mode ST1. And a second state suggesting effect that suggests that the latent mode ST3 is more likely to be in a high probability state.

  FIG. 23 shows an example of a display mode on the display device 41. FIG. 23A shows the display mode in the normal mode ST1. In the center of the display area of the display device 41, a decorative special figure variable display game display section 85 for displaying the decorative special figure variable display game is provided. Here, the decorative special figure variation display game is displayed by variably displaying the identification information in each of the left variation display area 85a, the middle variation display area 85b, and the right variation display area 85c and then stopping the identification information.

  Further, a memory display section 83 for displaying a decorative special figure starting memory display corresponding to the starting memory is provided in the lower center of the display area. The memory display unit 83 is provided with a first memory display unit 83a that displays the first startup memory and a second memory display unit 83b that displays the second startup memory. The decoration special figure starting memory display displayed on the first memory display portion 83a corresponds to the first starting memory one-to-one, and is displayed side by side in the order of memory. Here, there are four first starting memories. It is shown that. The decorative special figure starting memory display at the left end is the decorative special figure starting memory display corresponding to the first starting memory stored first, and is shifted to the left every time it is consumed. Further, it is possible to suggest the result of the special figure 1 variable display game corresponding to each starting memory and the prefetch result such as the variation pattern by the display mode.

  Further, the second memory display portion 83b displays a decorative special figure start memory display which has a one-to-one correspondence with the second start memory similarly to the first memory display portion 83a. Note that here, a pre-reading notice effect is performed in which the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display is changed for the second starting memory having the third digestion order. That is, the display device 41 constitutes a start memory display means capable of displaying information on the start memory.

  On the left side of the first storage display unit 83a, there is provided a running storage display unit 84 that displays information regarding a starting storage corresponding to the special figure variation display game currently being executed. The special special figure starting storage display at the left end of the first storage display section 83a or the second storage display section 83b shifts to the running storage display section 84 at the start of the special figure variation display game, and is executed. The result of the variable display game, the variation pattern, etc. are suggested by the display mode.

  At the upper right portion of the display area, a starting memory number display unit 86 that displays the starting memory number is provided. The starting memory number display unit 86 is provided with a first starting memory number display unit 86a that displays the number of first starting memories and a second starting memory number display unit 86b that displays the number of second starting memories. ing.

  Further, on the right side of the second storage display section 83b, a stock display section 87 for displaying the number of stocks is provided. The stock number is when the first starting memory number is the upper limit value (here, 4), when a winning is generated in the starting winning port 36, or when the second starting memory number is the upper limit value (here, 4). When a prize is awarded to the normal variable prize device 37, that is, when an overflow prize is generated, 1 is added. When the stock number reaches a predetermined number (here, 100), the stock release effect can be executed.

  FIG. 23B shows a display mode in the latent mode ST3. In the case of the latent mode ST3, the storage display section 83 and the in-execution storage display section 84 are not displayed. Further, on the upper left side of the display area, there are provided an effect mode display section 88a for displaying the current effect mode and an executable number display section 88b for displaying the number of executions of the special figure variation display game executable in the effect mode. To be The effect mode display section 88a indicates that the latent mode ST3 is in effect, and the executable number display section 88b shows the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in the latent mode ST3. It is displayed that the display game can be executed.

  FIG. 23C shows the display mode in the expectation mode ST4. The display mode in the expectation mode ST4 is the same as the display mode in the latent mode ST3 shown in FIG. The effect mode display portion 88a displays that the mode is the expected mode ST4, and the executable number display portion 88b shows the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in the expected mode ST4 as an infinite number of times, that is, the next special result. Is displayed in the expectation mode ST4 until the derivation of.

  FIG. 24 shows the identification information of the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41. The identification information includes 12 types of symbols 1 to 9 and symbols A to C, and in the left fluctuation display region 85a, the middle fluctuation display region 85b, and the right fluctuation display region 85c, respectively, the symbols 1 to 9 and A to C in this order. Is displayed in a variable manner, and one of them is stopped and displayed. When the result of the special figure variation display game is a special result, the same symbols are stopped and displayed in the left variation display area 85a, the middle variation display area 85b, and the right variation display area 85c so that the same symbols are aligned. At this time, it is only in the case of notifying that the high probability state is reached after the special game state that the symbols 3, 5, or 7 forming the specific symbol are aligned, and in this case, the probability variation big hit mode ST2a is entered. To do. Further, the symbols other than the symbols 3, 5, and 7 are arranged so as to be aligned in both the high-probability state and the low-probability state after the special game state. In this case, the common jackpot mode ST2b is set. Transition.

  Further, the symbols 1 to 9 have the same display imitating the eyes at a common position, that is, the same position in the state where the symbols are stopped and displayed in the variable display area. The display imitating this eye forms the common display portion 98 which is the same display provided at the common position. Although the symbols A to C are not provided with the common display unit 98, a common display unit 98 similar to the symbols 1 to 9 may be provided.

  FIG. 25 shows an example of transition to the effect mode. In this example, first, as shown in FIG. 25A, the result of the special figure variation display game is the special result in the normal mode ST1, and the special result that the symbols 1 are aligned in the decorative special figure variation display game on the display device 41 is displayed. Has been done. After that, as shown in FIG. 25 (b), the special game state is entered. In the case where the symbols 1 are gathered, both a case of becoming a high probability state and a case of becoming a low probability state after the end of the special game state are included. Therefore, the effect mode of the special game state in this case is the common jackpot mode ST2b.

  When this special game state ends, the latent mode ST3 is set. Immediately after the end of the special game state, 10 times is set as the number of times of execution of the special figure variation display game that can be executed in the latent mode ST3. As shown in FIGS. 25 (c) to 25 (f), the effect mode display portion 88a displays that the latent mode ST3 is displayed, and the executable number display portion 88b displays a special figure variation display that can be executed in the latent mode ST3. The number of games is displayed. The number displayed on the executable number display portion 88b is subtracted each time the special figure variation display game is executed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 25 (g), in the special figure variation display game that is the tenth time from the end of the special game state, the setting notification effect for notifying the effect mode to be shifted to next is performed. In this setting notification production, a display prompting the player to operate the production button 25 is displayed, and based on the operation, the production mode to be shifted to next is informed. When the effect button 25 is not operated, the effect mode to be switched to next may be notified at a predetermined timing, or the notification may not be performed. Further, it is also possible to shift to the planned effect mode without operating the effect button 25, or to continue the latent mode ST3 when not operating.

  In the setting notification production, one of the notifications of (h) and (i) of FIG. 25 is performed depending on the next production mode to be set and the set number of executable times, and the informed production mode is set. When notifying that the expectation mode ST4 will be set until the next big hit, as shown in FIG. 25 (h), the fact that the expectation mode ST4 is to be entered and the number of executable times is ∞ (infinite number of times) is informed. In addition, along with this, the effect mode display section 88a displays that the mode is the expected mode ST4, and the executable number display section 88b displays infinite times as the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in the expected mode ST4. To be done. This notification is made only in the high-probability state, and the notification allows the player to know that the high-probability state is set.

  Further, when notifying that the latent mode ST3 will continue until the 100th special figure variation display game from the end of the special game state, it is possible to execute the latent mode ST3 as shown in FIG. 25 (i). It is notified that the number of times is 90. In addition, along with this, the effect mode display unit 88a continues to display that the latent mode ST3 is being displayed, and the executable number display unit 88b newly indicates the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in the latent mode ST3. 90 times is displayed. In this case, since both the high probability state and the low probability state are included, it is difficult to grasp the probability state at this point. When the notification of FIG. 25 (i) is performed, the setting notification effect is performed again in the special figure variation display game which is the 100th time since the end of the special game state. In the high probability state, the expectation mode ST4 is set until the derivation of the next special result. Therefore, the notification shown in FIG. 25 (h) is performed in this setting notification effect. Further, in the case of the low probability state, the normal mode ST1 is returned to, and the notification effect to that effect is performed.

  FIG. 26 shows an example in which the effect mode to be changed is changed depending on the result of the special figure variation display game in which the setting notification effect is performed. Here, an example is shown in which the probability state is the low-probability state, and the notification that the latent mode ST3 will continue in the special figure variation display game that executes the setting notification effect is scheduled.

  With the start of the special figure variation display game that executes the setting notification effect, the setting notification effect is started as shown in FIG. When the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, as shown in FIG. 26B, a notification that the latent mode ST3 is continued is given, and the latent mode ST3 is continued, and FIG. As shown, the special figure variation display game ends with the result of the shift. In the case of the low probability state, basically, the transition to the expectation mode ST4 is not made, so that the latency mode ST3 was scheduled to continue, and in this case, the latency mode ST3 is continued as scheduled.

  On the other hand, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a special result, as shown in FIG. 26 (d), notification is made to shift to the expected mode ST4, and the shift to the expected mode ST4 is performed. The special result is derived as shown at 26 (e). In other words, a mode transition effect is performed in which the effect mode is changed and a special result is predicted. In this case, the special result is derived in a state where the schedule for continuing the latent mode ST3 is changed and the mode is shifted to the expect mode ST4. By doing so, it can be strongly impressed that the expectation mode ST4 is a production mode in which the derivation of the special result can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the notification of FIG. 26D, the number of executions of the special figure variation display game that can be executed in the expected mode ST4 is not notified, and the executable number display unit 88b is not displayed. Thus, as shown in FIG. 25 (h), the player is prevented from erroneously recognizing that the player is in the high-probability state by notifying that the expectation mode ST4 is set until the next special result is derived. . In addition, by not notifying the number of executions in this way, it is possible to suggest that the notification will be different from usual and a special result will be obtained, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

  However, the same notification as in FIG. 25 (h) may be performed. Further, even in the low probability state and it is not known that a special result is obtained, the expectation mode ST4 may be transitioned with a predetermined probability. In this case, the number of executions from the end of the special game state to the 100th special figure variation display game may be notified.

  Similarly, when the probability state is a high probability state and a notification that the latent mode ST3 will continue in the special figure variation display game that executes the setting notification effect is scheduled to be performed, the result is also a special result. In such a case, the schedule may be changed to shift to the expectation mode ST4. In this case, in the notification of FIG. 26D, similarly to FIG. 25H, the number of executions of the special figure variation display game that can be executed in the expectation mode ST4 may be notified.

  In addition, although the case where the result of the special figure variation display game that executes the setting notification effect is the special result has been described with reference to FIG. 26, the special figure variation display game that has the special result based on the prefetch result in the normal mode ST1 or the latent mode ST3. When it is determined that there is a starting memory for executing, the mode transition effect for shifting to the expected mode ST4 before the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory is executed can be executed.

  Also, in the special figure variation display game in which the setting notification effect is not planned in the latent mode ST3 and the special figure variation display game in the normal mode ST1, even when the result of the special figure variation display game is a special result, As described above, the mode transition effect for deriving the special result may be executed after the transition to the expected mode ST4. Further, in this case, instead of the mode transition effect, the notification using the board effect device 44 as shown in FIG. 3E may be performed.

  Next, the effect display during the variable display will be described. FIG. 27 shows an example of a redisplay effect in which the identification information is temporarily erased and then redisplayed. As shown in FIG. 27C, after the variable display in the left variable display area 85a is stopped as shown in FIG. 27B while the variable display is being performed as shown in FIG. The speed of change display in the right change display area 85c gradually decreases.

  In the normal effect during the variable display, the identification information is stopped and displayed in the right variable display area 85c after the speed of the variable display gradually decreases, but when the re-display effect is performed, as shown in FIG. 27 (d). The identification information is erased. In addition, a voice is output along with the deletion of the identification information so that the player can know that the identification information is deleted. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 27E, the identification information is redisplayed in the right variation display area 85c where the identification information has been erased. Here, the identification information different from the identification information immediately before erasing shown in FIG. 27C is redisplayed and stopped, but the identification information immediately before erasing may be redisplayed.

  By performing such a re-display effect, when the identification information is stopped so as not to reach the reach state as shown in FIG. 27C, the re-display effect causes the reach state as shown in FIG. 27E. Can be expected, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 28 shows another example of the re-display effect. As shown in FIG. 28A, the identification information is erased after the speed of the variable display in the right variable display area 85c is gradually reduced, but as shown in FIG. After erasing, the common display unit 98 may be erased to be completely erased as shown in FIG. 28 (c). After that, when re-displaying, the common display unit 98 may be first displayed as shown in FIG. 28D, and the entire identification information may be displayed as shown in FIG. 28E.

  By doing so, it is possible to enhance the decorativeness of the redisplay effect and further enhance the interest of the game. Note that when deleting or re-displaying the symbols A to C that do not have the common display section 98, the common display section 98 as shown in FIGS. 28B and 28D may not be displayed. good. In this case, the characteristic part of each symbol may be erased last or displayed first. Of course, the common display section 98 may be displayed as shown in FIGS. 28B and 28D regardless of the design.

  Alternatively, the identification information may not be completely erased as shown in FIG. 28C, and the common display unit 98 may be kept displayed as shown in FIG. 28B. By doing so, the player can easily recognize that the identification information is erased. Also in this case, the common display unit 98 may not be displayed for the symbols A to C that do not include the common display unit 98, or the characteristic portion of each symbol may be displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 28F, a second decorative special figure variable display game display section 99 for displaying the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the decorative special figure variable display game display section 85 is provided in the display area. When the identification information is erased by the redisplay effect on the decorative special figure variable display game display section 85, the second decorative special figure variable display game display section 99 variably displays the identification information of the corresponding variable display area. Alternatively, the variable display may be indicated as continuing.

  Further, although the example in which the identification information of the right variation display area 85c is erased has been described here, the identification information of the left variation display area 85a and the middle variation display area 85b may be erased. Further, the identification information of the plurality of variable display areas may be deleted. Further, the timing of performing the re-display effect is not limited to the timing at which the variable display is stopped, but can be executed at any timing such as during temporary stop. For example, the re-display effect may be started from the state of being temporarily stopped in the result mode of being out of order and the reach state may be set. Further, although the peculiar sound effect is output when the identification information is erased, the peculiar sound effect is not output but the volume of the BGM is higher than usual when the identification information is erased. You may make it bigger.

  Further, when the identification information is deleted, other displays such as the storage display unit 83 may be deleted. Further, when the memory display portion 83 is erased and displayed again, a pre-reading notice effect for changing the display mode of the decoration special figure starting memory display may be started. Further, when the identification information is erased, some or all of the LEDs of the panel decoration device 46 and the frame decoration device 18 may be turned off.

  FIG. 29 shows another example of the re-display effect. In this example, as shown in FIG. 29A, the identification information 89 includes a character 89a, a frame 89b, and a design 89c. In the re-display effect, first, the character 89a is erased as shown in FIG. 29 (b), the frame 89b is erased as shown in FIG. 29 (c), and finally the symbol 89c as shown in FIG. 29 (d). Is erased. In this way, the pattern 89c is erased last, so that the pattern 89c displayed before the erasure can be impressed.

  When re-displaying, first, a frame 89b is displayed as shown in FIG. 29 (e), a character 89a is displayed as shown in FIG. 29 (f), and finally a symbol as shown in FIG. 29 (g). 89c is displayed. In this way, by displaying the common frame 89b for each piece of identification information first and then displaying the character 89a and the pattern 89c, it is difficult to recognize which pattern 89c is displayed until the end of the redisplay effect. I try to improve my interests.

  From the above, based on the satisfaction of the start condition, a game that displays the stop result after variably displaying a plurality of identification information on the display device 41 is executed, and the stop result of the game becomes a special result, the game is played. In the gaming machine that produces a state advantageous to the player, the production control means (production control device 300) for controlling the production of the game including the display on the display device 41 is provided, and the production control means makes the identification information non-display. It is possible to execute a re-display effect to be re-displayed, and in the re-display effect, it is possible to make the identification information displayed at the time of non-display different from the identification information at the time of re-display. Becomes Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the effect control means outputs a predetermined sound when the identification information is hidden in the re-display effect. Therefore, the player can recognize that the identification information is hidden. In addition, it is possible to enhance the decorativeness of the redisplay effect and further enhance the enjoyment of the game.

  Further, the plurality of pieces of identification information include a common display section 98 that is the same display provided at a position common to the pieces of identification information, and the effect control means, when the identification information is not displayed in the redisplay effect, That is, the portion excluding the common display portion 98 is hidden. Therefore, the player can recognize that the identification information is hidden. In addition, it is possible to enhance the decorativeness of the redisplay effect and further enhance the enjoyment of the game.

  FIG. 30 shows an example of the step-up effect which is one of the effects displayed during the variable display. The step-up effect here can be progressively progressed step by step from the first step to the third step, which suggests that there is a high possibility that the special figure variation display game being executed may have a special result. It is a thing.

  As shown in FIG. 30A, in the first stage of the step-up effect, a first stage display 92a simulating one fireball is displayed as a stage display 92 indicating the stage so as to cross the display area from right to left. . After the step-up effect of the first step is executed, the step-up effect of the second step can be executed as shown in FIG. 30 (b). In the step-up effect of the second stage, the second-stage display 92b in which a display simulating a fireball with a different color is added to the first-stage display 92a displayed in the first stage as the stage display 92 indicating the stage is displayed on the right side of the display area. It is displayed to cross from to the left.

  Further, after executing the step-up effect of the second stage, it is possible to execute the step-up effect of the third stage as shown in FIG. 30 (c). In the step-up effect of the third stage, the third-stage display 92c in which a display simulating a fireball of a different color is added to the second-stage display 92b displayed in the second stage as the stage display 92 showing the stage is displayed on the right side of the display area. It is displayed to cross from to the left.

  Then, it is possible to perform the notice synchronization effect in which the look-ahead notice effect is executed in synchronization with the execution of the step-up effect. FIG. 31 shows an example of the notice synchronization effect. As shown in FIG. 31A, the separated display 93 simulating a fireball separated from the first-stage display 92a corresponding to the step-up production of the first stage is changed to the decorative special figure start-up memory display which is the target of the pre-reading notice production. When the player falls, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), a pre-reading notice effect in which the display mode of the decoration special figure starting memory display changes by one step is performed.

  This notice synchronization effect can be executed according to each stage of the step-up effect, and as shown in FIG. 31C, a fireball separated from the second stage display 92b corresponding to the step-up effect of the second stage is simulated. The separated display 93 drops to the decorative special figure starting memory display which is the target of the prefetching notice effect, and the lookahead notice effect in which the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display changes as shown in FIG. 31D is performed. . Here, the separated display 93 imitating a fireball has already dropped on the decoration special figure starting memory display which has been changed by one step, and the decoration special figure starting memory display is in a state changed by two steps.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 31 (e), a separate display 93 simulating a fireball separated from the third stage display 92c corresponding to the step-up production of the third stage is a decorative special figure start-up memory that is the target of the pre-reading notice production. A look-ahead notice effect is performed in which the display mode of the decoration special figure starting memory display changes as shown in FIG. 31 (f). Here, the separate display 93 imitating a fireball has already dropped on the decoration special figure starting memory display changed by two steps, and the decoration special figure starting memory display is in a state changed by three steps.

  Thus, in synchronization with the step-up effect, which is the notice effect for the special figure variation display game being executed, by executing the look-ahead notice effect for the starting memory in which the special figure variation display game is not yet executed, The interest of the game can be improved. In particular, even in the first stage of the step-up production, in which the expectation can not be increased so much, the pre-reading notice production can be synchronized with each other, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

  The notice synchronization effect is not limited to the one described above. For example, as shown in FIG. 32 (a), the separated display 93 may be dropped onto a plurality of decorative special figure starting memory displays, and the prefetching notice effect may be performed on each decorative special figure starting memory display. Further, as shown in FIGS. 32 (b) and 32 (c), the separate display 93 having a different color and size from the separate display 93 as shown in FIG. The effect may proceed in a plurality of stages at a time, or the look-ahead effect may be performed by displaying a plurality of decorative special figure starting memories. Further, the separation display 93 may disappear on the way, or may fall obliquely forward or backward instead of right below. Further, the color and number of the separated display 93 may be changed during the fall.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (d), a part of the stage display 92 corresponding to the step-up effect may be separated into a separate display 93. At this time, as a trace display 93a indicating that the separation display 93 has been separated, a display having a hole in the shape of the separation display 93 is displayed on the stage display 92, and the separation display 93 is separated from the stage display 92. Is specified. Further, the stage display 92 may be reduced by the amount of the separated display 93 that has been separated, or may be sequentially reduced every time a plurality of separated displays 93 are separated and eventually disappear.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (e), the separated display 93 may drop onto a portion where there is no decorative special figure starting memory display, and the prefetching notice effect may not be performed. Further, the separated display 93 dropped as shown in FIG. 32 (e) becomes a decorative special figure starting memory display as shown in FIG. 32 (f), and a suggestion for a special figure variation display game based on a starting memory that has not yet occurred. May be performed. In this case, the effect (for example, reach is generated) of the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory is set in advance before the starting memory is generated.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (g), the separated display 93 falls on the running memory display unit, and the display mode on the running memory display unit changes, giving a suggestion about the special figure variation display game being executed. You may do it. Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (h), the separated display 93 may be dropped on the stock display portion 87 to increase the stock number.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (i), the separated display 93 may be dropped in the variable display area 85, the identification information may be changed, or the identification information to be stopped may be announced. Further, the re-display effect as shown in FIG. 27 may be generated. Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (j), a public figure display area 94 for displaying the general figure variable display game is provided in the display area, and the separated display 93 falls into the general figure display area 94 to display the general figure variable display game. The result may be suggested.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 33 (a), the stage display 92 may be displayed with the separable display 93 being brought, and then the brought separated display 93 may be dropped. In this case, the separation display 93 may be brought but may not be dropped. That is, the display with the separate display 93 brought forward suggests that the prefetching notice effect may be performed. In the state before the separation, the separate display 93 suggests execution of the lookahead notice effect. Or, make a suggestion display to notify.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 33A to 33C, the type of the separate display 93 to be brought may be different depending on the stage of the stage display 92 or the type of character. The type of the separated display 93 can be discriminated by color, pattern, shape, display mode (blinking), or the like. Of course, a color, pattern, shape, or display mode that is not related to the stage display 92 may be used.

  Then, the more the separated display 93 brought by the stage display 92 having the higher advanced stage, the higher the possibility that the prefetching notice effect will be performed, or the more the progress of the pending change notice proceeds when the prefetching notice effect is performed. You can choose Further, regardless of the type of the stage display 92, the type of the separate display 93 to be brought in according to the high possibility that the prefetching notice effect is performed and the stage at which the pending change notice proceeds when the prefetching notice effect is performed. May be different. In this case, the separate display 93 provides a suggestion display for suggesting or notifying the possibility of executing the prefetching notice effect and the content of the prefetching notice effect.

  Further, the trace display 93a indicating that the separation display 93 is separated from the stage display 92 may be other than that shown in FIG. 32 (d). For example, as shown in FIG. 33D, a display having a hole different from the shape of the separated display 93 may be displayed, or a part of the stage display 92 may be chipped, damaged, decomposed, or discolored. It may be blinking, deformed, changed to another display, or displayed with other information.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 33 (e), the trace display 93a may be added to the stage display 92 as the separation display 93 is separated. Further, as shown in FIG. 33 (f), the color of the stage display 92 may change as the separation display 93 is separated. In this case, the discoloration forms the trace display 93a. What is changed is not limited to color, but may be shape. Further, as shown in FIG. 33 (g), the trace display 93a may be displayed separately from the stage display 92. The trace display 93a in this case may be performed not only by the display device 41 but also by a separate display device, a lamp, or an LED. Further, the accessory may perform a specific operation corresponding to the separation of the separated display 93 to perform the same function as the trace display 93a. Further, a sound may be output along with the separation of the separated display 93.

  In other words, the trace display 93a is not limited to those listed here, and may be any display as long as it can indicate the occurrence of the separated display 93. By performing the trace display 93a as described above, it becomes easy to understand that the separated display 93 has occurred, and it is easy to understand that the notice synchronization effect is synchronized with the effect of the special figure variation display game being executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), the stage display 92 may bring a plurality of separation displays 93, and as shown in FIG. 34 (b), one or more of them may be separated. The separation display 93 brought by the stage display 92 may be a plurality of types in which there is a high possibility that the look-ahead notice effect will be performed and the stage in which the pending change notice is advanced when the look-ahead notice effect is performed, The same type may be used. Still further, a plurality of separate displays 93 may be dropped on the same decorative special figure starting memory display so that the preliminary change notice may be advanced in a plurality of stages.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), a separation display 93 may be added to the stage display 92. Here, as a separate display 93, a plate for suggesting a pre-reading notice effect is added to the stage display 92 so as to be linked by a ring. Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (d), the ring is broken and the separated display 93 falls, so that the notice of pending change is given on the target decorative special figure starting memory display. At this time, a part of the ring remains on the stage display 92, and this becomes the trace display 93a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 34 (e), the stage display 92, which is the effect of the special figure variation display game being executed, changes midway as shown in FIG. 34 (f) to perform the look-ahead notice effect 93b. You may make it become. That is, the effect of the special figure variation display game being executed may be changed to and changed to the pre-reading notice effect on the way. Further, the stage display 92 appears in the same manner as the notice effect of the special figure variation display game being executed, and thereafter, the stage display 92 itself falls on the decorative special figure starting memory display so that the look-ahead notice effect is performed. You can Further, although the separated display 93 is dropped on the decorative special figure starting memory display and the pre-reading notice effect is performed, the pre-reading notice effect may be performed along with the separation. Alternatively, some change may occur in the state associated with the stage display 92 without separation, and the prefetching notice effect may be performed. That is, the notice synchronization effect may be performed using the effect for the game being executed.

  The notice synchronization effect is not limited to the step-up effect, but may be any effect synchronized with the effect of the special figure variation display game being executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 35 (a), the pre-reading notice effect may be performed along with the execution of the cut-in effect in which the image 95 interrupts during execution of the special figure variation display game. Further, the prefetch advance notice effect may be performed along with the occurrence of the reach state as shown in FIG. 35 (b) and the development to SP reach as shown in FIG. 35 (c).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 35D, a re-variation display is performed in which the variable display is restarted after being temporarily stopped in a result mode other than the special result mode in the decorative special figure variation display game in the middle of the special figure variation display game. In the case of a so-called pseudo continuous variable display mode that is performed more than once, the pre-reading notice effect may be performed along with the temporary stop. Further, as shown in FIG. 35 (e), the look-ahead notice effect may be performed along with the derivation of the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this case, the look-ahead notice effect may be performed regardless of the type of the result mode, or may be the out-of-place result mode or a specific result mode such as "123" in FIG. 35 (e). In this case, the pre-reading notice effect may be performed only when it is a special result. Further, as shown in FIG. 35 (f), the prefetching notice effect may be performed along with the execution of the redisplay effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 35 (g), the pre-reading notice effect may be included in the image 95 of the cut-in effect, without giving a notice of the pending change in the decoration special figure starting memory display. In this way, including the look-ahead notice effect other than the hold change notice as the notice synchronization effect in the effect of the special figure variation display game being executed can be executed in the step-up effect and the reach effect described above.

  Further, in the above description, the stage display 92 of the step-up effect is mainly mentioned as the effect of the special figure variation display game being executed, but the stage display 92 is of the character appearing in the effect of the special figure variation display game being executed. This is just an example, and the look-ahead notice effect may be performed corresponding to the character that appears in an effect other than the step-up effect.

  From the above, in the gaming machine that executes the game based on the satisfaction of the starting condition and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game is a special result, the game is executed based on the satisfaction of the starting condition. A starting storage means (game control device 100) that stores a starting storage that is an execution right together with a random number value up to a predetermined upper limit number, and a random number stored as the starting storage in the starting storage means, a game based on the starting storage is executed. It is provided with a pre-judgment means (game control device 100) that determines before playing, and an effect control means (effect control device 300) that controls the effect of the game. Correspondingly, it is possible to execute an effect that suggests the determination result by the preliminary determination means. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, a start memory display means (display device 41) capable of displaying information about the start memory is provided, and the effect control means changes the display on the start memory display means in stages, and the game based on the start memory is performed at the stage of the display. It is possible to execute a pending change notice that suggests a high possibility that the result of will be a special result, and the result of the game being executed may be a special result depending on the stage of the staged production. It is possible to execute a stage effect that suggests the height of the stage effect, and to advance the stage in the pending change notice in correspondence with the execution of the stage effect of each stage effect. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the notice synchronization effect is performed by using a part of the effect for the game being executed. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the effect control means is to perform the effect that suggests the determination result by the pre-determination means by using the separate display 93 that is separated from a part of the effect for the game being executed, as the notice synchronization effect. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved by the suggestion of the separated display 93.

  Further, in the notice synchronization effect, the effect control means, when the separated display 93 is separated from a part of the effect for the game being executed, displays the trace display 93a indicating the separation of the separated display 93. Become. Therefore, it becomes clear that the separation display 93 has occurred.

  In the notice synchronization effect, the effect control means starts the effect with the separate display 93 attached to the effect for the game being executed, and separates the accompanying separate display 93 from the effect for the game being executed. Accordingly, the separation display 93 is made to disappear from the effect for the game being executed. Therefore, it becomes clear that the separation display 93 has occurred.

  Further, in the notice synchronization effect, the separated display 93 separated from the effect of each stage of the stage effect shifts to the display in the start memory display means, and the stage in the pending change notice can be advanced. Therefore, the progress of the stage of the notice of pending change becomes clear, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Although the effect for the special figure variation display game being executed is synchronized with the look-ahead notice effect, two or more types of effects for the special figure variation display game being executed may be synchronized. FIG. 36 shows an example in which the step-up effect and the re-display effect are synchronized.

  As shown in FIG. 36 (a), the step display 92 of the step-up effect appears from the right during the variable display, and as shown in FIG. 36 (b), the step display 92 overlaps with the right variable display area 85c. In, the re-display effect is started and the identification information is erased. Then, as shown in FIG. 36C, the identification information is re-displayed in the right variation display area 85c through which the stage display 92 has passed, and then the re-display effect is started in the middle variation display area 85b where the stage display 92 overlaps. The identification information is deleted.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 36D, the identification information is re-displayed in the middle variation display area 85b through which the stage display 92 has passed, and the re-display effect is started in the left variation display area 85a where the stage display 92 overlaps next. The identification information is deleted. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 36 (d), the identification information is re-displayed in the left variation display area 85a through which the stage display 92 has passed, and as shown in FIG. 36 (f), the reach state is reached and the state is temporarily stopped. . Then, the middle fluctuation display area 85b changes again and the reach effect is started. Of course, the special figure variation display game may end in the result state of not reaching the reach state at the stage of FIG.

  Although the redisplay effect is executed in each of the variable display areas where the stage display 92 overlaps with each other here, the redisplay effect may be executed only in a part of the variable display areas. Further, the re-display effect may be performed a plurality of times by the step-up effect of a plurality of stages. Further, two or more kinds of effects for the special figure variation display game being executed are synchronized, but two or more kinds of look-ahead notice effects may be synchronized. That is, in a gaming machine capable of executing a plurality of types of effects, it is possible to execute a synchronous effect that synchronizes two or more effects.

  Next, the stock release effect will be described. Except for the special game state and the time-saving operation state, the stock number is the case where the start winning hole 36 is won when the first starting memory number is the upper limit value (here, 4), and the second number. When the number of stored memories is the upper limit value (4 in this case), 1 is added when a prize is normally awarded to the variable winning device 37, that is, when an overflow prize is generated. When the stock number reaches a predetermined number (here, 100), the stock release effect can be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 37 (a), "stock" is displayed on the stock display section 87 when the number of stocks reaches a predetermined number. When the result of the special figure variation display game is a special result in this state, the high probability state is set after the special game state ends as the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game regardless of the type of the special result. The symbols other than the specific symbols (here, 3, 5, and 7) to be notified are temporarily stopped. It should be noted that in the temporary stop state, the identification information is displayed in a shaking manner to indicate that it is not completely stopped.

  After that, the stock release effect is started, and as shown in FIG. 37B, the effect display 96 pops out from the stock display section 87 so as to cover the decorative special figure variation display game display section 85, and the result mode is hidden. Then, when the effect display 96 disappears, the result mode corresponding to the type of the special result is displayed. If the high probability state is reached after the special game state ends, it is possible to change the result to the specific symbol as shown in FIG. 37 (c). If the high probability state is not reached after the special game state ends, the result other than the specific symbol is displayed as shown in FIG. 37 (d). As a result, the stock release effect is completed and the result mode is confirmed and displayed. Further, the value of the stock display portion 87 becomes 0 upon completion of the stock release effect. By being able to execute such a stock release effect, it is possible to prevent hitting after the number of starting memories reaches the upper limit value.

  Further, the stock release effect can be executed in addition to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 37 (e), the stock release effect is started after the identification information is temporarily stopped in the result mode of deviation, and the stock release effect is started as shown in FIG. ), The effect display 96 pops out from the stock display section 87 so as to cover the decorative special figure variation display game display section 85 and hides the result mode. Then, as the effect display 96 disappears, the reach state may be set as shown in FIG. 37 (g).

  Further, for example, the stock release effect may be performed from the temporarily stopped state such as "717" to the SP reach, and the stock release effect may be performed at the SP1 reach to the SP2 reach. It may be done. Further, the look-ahead advance notice effect may be started with the stock release effect as a trigger, or the stock release effect may be performed from the temporarily stopped state in the out-of-reach manner to derive the special result. Further, in the case of the specific effect mode, the stock release effect may not be performed.

  Next, the explanation mode will be described. The explanation mode is a mode in which an explanation display 97 about the effect to be executed is added. The explanation mode can be set regardless of the effect mode shown in FIG. In this explanation mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 38 (a), when the step-up effect of the first stage is being executed, the explanation display 97 "the first step of step-up" is displayed, and the contents of the effect are displayed. The stage (reliability) will be explained to the player. Further, as shown in FIG. 38 (b), when the identification information in the right variation display area 85c is erased by the re-display effect, the explanation display 97 saying "The symbol may change!" Is displayed and the symbol is erased. It is explained to the player that there is a possibility that it will be changed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 38 (c), when the look-ahead notice effect that changes the display mode of the decoration special figure starting memory display is executed, an explanation display 97 "3rd stage of intense heat !!" It is displayed to explain the contents and stage of the prefetching notice production to the player. Further, as shown in FIG. 38D, when the cut-in effect in which the image 95 interrupts is being executed, the explanation display 97 “Cut-in level 1” is displayed, and the content and the stage of the cut-in effect are displayed. Explain to the player. Further, the information displayed in the display area may be explained like an explanation display 97 for explaining the stock display section 87 as shown in FIG. Further, it may be possible to explain the story in the reach effect, explain what the effect will be in the case of a big hit in the reach effect, and explain the character displayed in the background or the identification information. .

  Since the explanation mode for performing such an explanation display 97 can be set, even a player unfamiliar with the game on the model can understand the effect contents and can play the game, thereby improving the interest of the game. can do. In this explanation mode, the player can select whether or not to set the explanation mode by operating the effect button 25. The explanation mode is also set when a game is started in a state of waiting for a customer for a predetermined time or longer. Of course, the setting or cancellation of the explanation mode may be performed depending on the satisfaction of other conditions.

  This explanation mode is set over a period in which the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times, and during this period, the effect to be explained does not appear in duplicate in one special figure variation display game. In addition to the above, the effects to be explained sequentially appear within the period.

  Next, a control process in the effect control device 300 for performing the above effect will be described.

[Main processing]
In the main process, as shown in FIG. 39, the process at the start of the program is first performed. In the processing at the start of the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step C1), and the CPU is initialized (step C2). Next, the VDP 312 is initialized (step C3) and interrupts are permitted (step C4). Next, generation of display data is permitted (step C5), a random number seed is set (step C6), and the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step C7). As a result, the power failure occurrence detected flag and the like are cleared.

  After performing the processing at the start of the program in steps C1 to C7, the loop processing is performed as the main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, the WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step C8). Next, the effect button input process (step C9) of creating input information from the input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect operation unit 550 (effect button 25 or touch panel 29) is performed. The reading of the input from the effect operation unit 550 is performed in the timer interrupt process, and in the effect button input process, the process of changing the effect content is performed when the input from the effect operation unit 550 is made.

  Next, a hall / player setting mode process for accepting operations such as setting the changeable range of the brightness and volume of the LED and liquid crystal, changing the brightness and volume of the LED and liquid crystal by the player, and setting to enable the effect Is performed (step C10). Further, a random number updating process (step C11) for updating a random number that determines the details of the variation mode of the decorative special figure variation display game is performed. Next, a received command check process (step C12) for analyzing and responding to the command from the game control device 100 is performed, and a customer wait demo edit process (step C13) for controlling a customer wait demonstration effect is performed.

  After that, the effect display edit process (step C15) for setting the progress of the effect and editing the drawing command is performed to set the end of preparation of the drawing command (step C16). In these processes, various data are updated according to the contents to be drawn, and the drawing data is finally set in the frame buffer. If the drawing data of the screen to be drawn within 1/30 seconds (about 33.3 ms) is prepared, the image can be updated without any problem. It should be noted that generation of an ambiguous screen (described later) is performed in the effect display editing process (step C15).

  Then, it is determined whether or not it is the frame switching timing (step C17). In this embodiment, since the system cycle (1 frame 1/30 seconds) is created, it is determined that the frame switching timing is reached when the V blank interrupt (1/60 seconds) is entered twice. The frame switching timing can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. For example, the image may be updated (frame switching) at 1/60 seconds, or the image may be updated (frame switching at a timing later than 1/60 seconds). May be switched). When it is determined in step C20 that it is not the frame switching timing (step C17; N), the process of step C17 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step C17 that it is the frame switching timing (step C17; Y), screen drawing is instructed (step C18).

  After that, a sound control process (step C19) for controlling output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b) and a decoration control process (step for controlling LEDs of the panel decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18, etc.). C20), the movable body control process (step C21) for controlling the motor and solenoid of the board effect device 44 is performed, and the process returns to the process for clearing WDT (step C8).

[Hall / player setting mode processing]
FIG. 40 shows the hall / player setting mode processing (step C10) in the above-mentioned main processing. In this hall / player setting mode processing, first, it is determined whether or not the hall setting mode in which information is set on the game shop side is in progress (step C51). When the hall setting mode is in effect, the hall setting mode flag is set, and it is possible to determine whether or not the hall setting mode is in effect by the presence or absence of this flag.

  When it is determined that the hall setting mode is in progress (step C51; Y), the process proceeds to step C56. On the other hand, when it is determined that the hall setting mode is not in progress (step C51; N), it is determined whether or not the player setting mode in which the player is setting information (step C52). When the player setting mode is in effect, the player setting mode flag is set, and it is possible to determine whether or not the player setting mode is in effect by the presence or absence of this flag.

  When it is determined that the player setting mode is in progress (step C52; Y), the process proceeds to step C70. On the other hand, when it is determined that the player setting mode is not in progress (step C52; N), it is determined whether the start condition of the hall setting mode is satisfied (step C53). The start condition of the hall setting mode here is, for example, that the effect operation unit 550 is pressed twice in the waiting state for customers and in the state where the front frame 12 is opened. When it is determined that the hole setting mode start condition is satisfied (step C53; Y), the screen drawing start of the hole setting mode is set (step C54), and the hole setting mode flag is set (step C55). , The process proceeds to step C56.

  In step C56, a hall volume adjustment process (step C56) is performed in which the volume changeable range is set based on the operation input. Next, a hall LED brightness adjustment process (step C57) is performed in which the changeable range of the LED brightness is set based on the operation input. In these processes, both the upper limit value and the lower limit value may be set, or only one of them may be set. The player can adjust the volume and the brightness of the LED within the range set here.

  Next, a liquid crystal brightness adjustment process (step C58) for setting the liquid crystal brightness based on the operation input, and a power saving for setting whether to shift to the power saving state when the game is not played for a predetermined time based on the operation input A setting process (step C59) and a logo color setting process (step C60) for setting a display color of the frame decoration device 18 such as a logo provided on the outer side of the frame protrusion based on an operation input are performed. In the power saving setting process (step C59), it is set whether or not to enable the power saving setting when the game is not played for a predetermined time. Note that not only whether or not to shift to the power saving state, the volume, LED brightness, and liquid crystal brightness at the time of power saving setting may be set for each hall and each gaming machine. In addition to the above settings, it may be possible to set whether or not to move the movable accessory during power saving. Then, it is determined whether or not there is a setting confirmation operation input for confirming the information set in these processes (step C61).

  When it is determined that there is no setting confirmation operation input (step C61; N), the hall / player setting mode process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting confirming operation input has been made (step C61; Y), it is determined whether the setting confirming operation input was the factory setting (step C62). The confirming operation input includes a confirming operation input for confirming the information set in the processing from steps C56 to C60 and a confirming operation input for returning to the factory setting, and it is determined which is performed.

  If it is determined that the confirmation operation input is not the factory default setting (step C62; N), that is, if the confirmation operation input for confirming the information set in the processes of steps C56 to C60 is determined, the operation is performed from step C56. The determined hole setting data is written in the backup RAM with the information set in the processing up to C60 as the determined information (step C64). On the other hand, when it is determined that the input is the confirmation operation input at the factory shipping setting (step C62; Y), the factory shipping setting processing (step C63) is performed, and the information set by the processing from steps C56 to C60 is performed. Is discarded and the initial value at the time of factory shipment is used as the determined information, and the determined hole setting data is written in the backup RAM (step C64). As a result, the initial setting values (volume, LED brightness, liquid crystal brightness, etc.) stored in the PROM 321 are stored in the FeRAM 323. Next, the end of screen drawing in the hall setting mode is set (step C65), the hall setting mode flag is cleared (step C66), and the hall / player setting mode processing is ended.

  When it is determined that the start condition of the hall setting mode is not satisfied (step C53; N), it is determined whether the start condition of the player setting mode is satisfied (step C67). The start condition of the player setting mode here is, for example, that the effect operation unit 550 is pressed once in a customer waiting state in which the special figure variation display game or the general figure variation display game is not executed. . When it is determined that the start condition of the player setting mode is not satisfied (step C67; N), the hall / player setting mode process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start condition of the player setting mode is satisfied (step C67; Y), the screen drawing start of the player setting mode is set (step C68), and the player setting mode flag is set. (Step C69).

  Next, the player volume adjusting process (step C70) for changing the volume based on the operation input within the changeable range set in the hall volume adjusting process (step C56) and the change set in the hall LED adjusting process (step C57). A player LED brightness adjustment process (step C71) of changing the brightness of the LED based on the operation input within the possible range is performed. Next, an effect customizing process (step C72) for changing the effect contents and setting the explanation mode based on the operation input is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not there is a setting confirmation operation input (step C73). When it is determined that there is no setting confirmation operation input (step C73: N), the hall / player setting mode processing is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting confirmation operation input has been made (step C73: Y), the information set in the processing of steps C70, C71, and C72 is stored in the RAM 322 as the player setting data, and then the player setting mode is set. Is set (step C74), the player setting mode flag is cleared (step C75), and the hall / player setting mode process is ended. As a result, the brightness, volume, and effect contents of the LED set by the player are changed.

  The drawing update setting associated with the operation input after entering the hall setting mode or the player setting mode is performed in the effect button input process (step C9). Further, since the player setting data may be erased, it is stored in the RAM 322 instead of being written in the backup RAM (FeRAM 323), but may be stored in the FeRAM 323. Further, when the power is cut off, the time is acquired from the RTC 338 and stored in the FeRAM 322, the power cutoff time is calculated from the time acquired from the RTC 338 when the power is turned on, and the player setting data stored in the FeRAM 323 according to the power cutoff time. It may be determined whether or not to store the hole set value data. For example, if the power-off time is within a predetermined time, the hall setting value data is not stored in the player setting data and is maintained as it is, and the power is cut off to recover from a short power failure or error. Then, it is possible to prevent the player setting data from being reset.

[Reception command check processing]
FIG. 41 shows the received command check process (step C12) in the main process described above. In this received command check processing, first, the value of the command reception counter that counts how many commands are received during one frame (1/30 second) is loaded as the command reception number (step C101), and the command reception is performed. It is determined whether the number is not 0 (step C102). Then, when it is determined that the number of received commands is 0 (step C102; N), the received command check process is ended. When it is determined that the command reception number is not 0 (step C102; Y), the content of the command reception counter area is subtracted by the command reception number (step C103).

  Next, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step C104), the command read index is updated by +1 within the range of 0 to 31 (step C105), and whether or not the command copying for the command reception number is completed is completed. It is determined (step C106). As described above, in this embodiment, the command is not directly analyzed in the received command buffer, but the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (RAM area for analysis), and the command is analyzed in the command area. Is configured. As a result, the command (data) can be moved to make a vacant space in case the command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during the analysis of the command. In addition, the command analysis can be collectively performed in one round of main processing.

  When it is determined in step C106 that the copying of the command for the number of received commands has not been completed (step C106; N), the processing returns to step C104. If it is determined that the copying of the commands for the number of received commands has been completed (step C106; Y), the contents of the command area are loaded (step C107) and the received command analysis processing (step C108) is performed.

  Next, the address of the command area is updated (step C109), and it is determined whether the analysis of the commands for the number of received commands is completed (step C110). Then, when it is determined that the analysis of the commands for the number of received commands has not been completed (step C110; N), the process returns to step C107. Further, when it is determined that the analysis of the commands for the number of received commands is completed (step C110; Y), the received command check process is ended. As described above, in the received command check processing, the commands received during one frame (1/30 second) are collectively analyzed. In this embodiment, up to 32 commands can be stored.

[Reception command analysis processing]
FIG. 42 shows the received command analysis process (step C108) in the received command check process described above. In this received command analysis processing, first, the command upper byte is separated as MODE and the lower byte is separated as ACT (ACTION) (step C111), and it is determined whether MODE and ACT are in the normal range (step C112, step C113). ). When it is determined that MODE and ACT are in the normal range (step C112; Y, step C113; Y), it is determined whether ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C114).

  When it is determined in step C112 or step C113 that MODE or ACT is not within the normal range (step C112; N, step C113; N), or when it is determined in step C114 that the ACT for MODE is not a correct combination ( In step C114; N), the received command analysis processing ends.

  When it is determined in step C114 that the ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C114; Y), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the variable system command (step C115). The variation system command is a command for instructing a variation pattern of a special figure. When it is determined that MODE is within the range of the variable system command (step C115; Y), the variable system command process (step C116) is performed, and the received command analysis process ends.

  If it is determined in step C115 that MODE is not within the range of variable system commands (step C115; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of jackpot system commands (step C117). The big hit system command is a command for instructing an operation related to a big hit medium effect (display of a fanfare screen, a round screen, etc.). When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the big hit type command (step C117; Y), the big hit type command process (step C118) is performed, and the received command analysis process is ended.

  When it is determined in step C117 that MODE is not within the range of the big hit type command (step C117; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the symbol type command (step C119). The symbol-based command is a command for instructing information relating to the symbol of the special symbol (for example, what to do with the stop symbol of the special symbol). When MODE is determined to be in the range of the symbol system command (step C119; Y), the symbol system command process (step C120) is performed, and the received command analysis process ends.

  If it is determined in step C119 that MODE is not within the range of symbol commands (step C119; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of single-shot commands such as the hold number command and error command. (Step C121). The single-shot type command is a command that stands alone, unlike a command that makes sense by combination like a pattern command and a variable type command. This single-shot system command includes a customer waiting demo command, a hold number command, a symbol stop command, a probability information system command, an error / illegal system command, and a model designation command. If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the single-shot system command (step C121; Y), the single-shot system command process (step C122) is performed, and the received command analysis process ends.

  If it is determined in step C121 that MODE is not within the range of single shot commands (step C121; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of prefetch symbol commands (step C123). When MODE is determined to be in the range of the prefetching symbol system command (step C123; Y), the prefetching symbol system command process (step C124) is performed, and the received command analysis process is ended.

  In addition, when it is determined in step C123 that MODE is not within the range of the prefetch symbol system command (step C123; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the prefetch variable system command (step C125). When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the prefetch variable system command (step C125; Y), the prefetch variable system command process (step C126) is performed, and the received command analysis process is ended. If it is determined in step C125 that MODE is not within the range of the prefetch variation type command (step C125; N), the received command analysis processing is ended.

[Single command processing]
FIG. 43 shows the single-shot system command processing (step C122) in the received command analysis processing described above. In this single-shot command processing, it is first determined whether MODE is for designating a model (step C131).
If it is determined in step C131 that MODE is to specify a model (step C131; Y), model setting processing (step C132) for setting the model is performed, and the single command system command processing is ended. .
On the other hand, when it is determined in step C131 that MODE does not specify the model (step C131; N), it is determined whether MODE is a command for RAM initialization (step C133).

When it is determined in step C133 that MODE is a command for RAM initialization (step C133; Y), RAM initialization in which processing corresponding to power-on accompanied by RAM initialization in the game control device 100 is executed. A process for setting a customer preference (step C134) is performed, a customer waiting demo command reception flag is set (step C135), and a character position confirmation process (step C136) is performed, and the single-shot command process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step C133 that the MODE does not instruct the RAM initialization (step C133; N), it is determined whether or not the MODE issues a power failure recovery command (step C137).
When it is determined in step C137 that MODE is to instruct the power failure recovery (step C137; Y), the power failure recovery setting processing (step C138) that executes the processing related to the power failure recovery is performed to execute the single-shot command processing. To finish.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step C137 that the MODE does not instruct a power failure recovery (step C137; N), it is determined whether the MODE issues a customer waiting demonstration (step C139).

When it is determined in step C139 that the MODE is for instructing the customer waiting demo (step C139; Y), it is determined whether the MODE is a normal customer waiting demo command (step C140). Then, when it is determined that the demo command is not a normal customer waiting demo command (step C140; N), the one-shot system command process ends. If it is determined that the customer waiting demo command is normal (step C140; Y), the customer waiting demo command reception flag is set (step C141), and the character position confirmation processing (step C142) is performed to perform a single shot. Terminates command processing. In the accessory position confirmation process (steps C136 and C142), it is confirmed whether or not the accessory is in the normal position, and when the accessory is not in the normal position, the position of the accessory is returned to the normal position.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step C139 that MODE does not instruct the customer waiting demonstration (step C139; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the special figure holding system range (step C143).
If it is determined in step C143 that the MODE is within the special figure holding system range (step C143; Y), the special figure holding information setting process for storing information about holding of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is executed. (Step C144) is performed to terminate the single-shot system command processing.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step C143 that MODE is not in the special figure holding system range (step C143; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the probability information system range (step C145).
If it is determined in step C145 that MODE is within the range of the probability information system (step C145; Y), probability information setting processing (step C146; step C146) for executing processing such as effect setting corresponding to the current probability state. ) To end the single command processing.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step C145 that MODE is not within the range of the probability information system (step C145; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the firing touch information system (step C147).

When it is determined in step C147 that MODE is within the range of the firing touch information system (step C147; Y), the firing touch information setting process (step C148) that performs a process based on the detection by the touch sensor of the operation unit 24 (step C148). Then, the single command processing is ended.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step C147 that MODE is not within the range of the firing touch information system (step C147; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of error / illegal system (step C149).

If it is determined in step C149 that MODE is within the range of error / illegal system (step C149; Y), error / illegal setting processing (step C150) for executing processing such as error notification is performed, and the single occurrence is performed. Terminates command processing.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step C149 that MODE is not within the error / illegal range (step C149; N), it is determined whether MODE is an instruction to stop the symbol (step C151).
When it is determined in step C151 that MODE does not instruct the stop of the symbol (step C151; N), the single-shot system command processing ends.
On the other hand, in step C151, when MODE determines that it is a command to stop the symbol (step C151; Y), it is determined whether it is a normal symbol stop command (step C152).
When it is determined in step C152 that the command is not a normal symbol stop command (step C152; N), the single-shot system command process ends. The symbol stop command is divided into special figure 1 and special figure 2.
On the other hand, in step C152, when it is determined that it is a normal symbol stop command (step C152; Y), stop setting of the corresponding special symbol is made (step C153), and if all symbols are stopped, the game state flag is set. The normal state is set (step C154), and the single-shot system command processing ends. The gaming state flag is a flag showing the current gaming state, and the gaming state flag has a flag showing a state such as a changing state or a big hit in addition to the normal state, and an appropriate flag is set according to the situation. It

[Prefetch variable system command processing]
FIG. 44 shows the look-ahead variable system command processing (step C126) in the received command analysis processing described above. In this prefetching variable command processing, it is first determined whether or not the prefetching variable command is waiting to be received (step C211). Here, when there is a read-ahead variable command reception wait flag set in the read-ahead symbol system command processing, it is determined that the reception is waiting. If the pre-reading variable command reception is not waiting (step C211; N), the pre-reading variable command processing is ended. On the other hand, when the pre-reading variable command reception is waiting (step C211; Y), the pre-reading variable command reception waiting flag is cleared (step C212).

  After that, in the processing of steps C213 to C216, processing for converting the look-ahead change command (look-ahead change pattern command) received from the game control device 100 is performed so as to be convenient for the process in the effect control device 300. First, a process (step C213) of setting the look-ahead variable MODE conversion table corresponding to the number of symbols held in the latest hold information is performed, and the special-drawing-type information of the start-up memory corresponding to the read-ahead variable system command received this time and the relevant information A MODE conversion table for converting the MODE is set according to the current number of reserved special types.

  Next, by referring to the MODE conversion table that has been set, the in-sub prefetch change command MODE corresponding to the MODE of the prefetch change command is acquired (step C214). Further, the look-ahead variable ACT conversion table is set (step C215), and the in-sub-look-ahead conversion command ACT corresponding to the ACT of the look-ahead variable command is acquired (step C216).

  Although the MODE includes the information on the first half fluctuation, the content and time of the first half fluctuation set based on this MODE changes depending on the number of holdings at the time of judgment, so the judgment at the time of preliminary judgment and the special figure fluctuation display game start The judgment result may differ depending on the time judgment. Therefore, in order to make it possible to easily and surely perform the process of the prefetching notice effect without being affected by the hold number at the time of determination, the MODE is converted in the conversion mode according to the current hold number, and It is designed so that they can be handled commonly regardless of the number of holds. For example, if there is no reach and there is a short first half fluctuation time depending on the holding situation, or if there is no reach and there is a long first half fluctuation time regardless of the holding situation, The look-ahead notice effects are converted into MODEs classified according to the matters to be considered, so that the look-ahead notice effects can be processed easily and reliably.

  Further, the ACT includes information on the latter half variation such as presence / absence of reach and type of reach. The details of the latter half fluctuation set based on this ACT do not change depending on the number of holdings at the time of determination. However, even in the normal reach, for example, the final stop symbol is set to be one stop before the reach symbol, one stop before the last symbol, and a hit case. Since the ACT corresponding to each of these is set, the range of values is wide. Therefore, by converting the ACTs corresponding to the reach of the same system into the same ACTs, the number is reduced, and the processing load such as checking in the processing of the prefetching notice production is reduced.

  Next, it is determined whether both MODE and ACT after conversion are other than 0 (step C217). If both MODE and ACT after conversion are not 0 (step C217; N), the prefetch variable system command processing is terminated because the command value is abnormal. On the other hand, if both MODE and ACT after conversion are other than 0 (step C217; Y), the command after conversion is saved in the prefetch variable command area corresponding to the latest pending information and the pending number (step C218), and the MODE is set. A pre-read command matching check process (step C219) for determining whether the combination of (1) and ACT (command combination) is normal is performed.

  As a result of the prefetch command consistency check process (step C219), if the command combination is not normal (step C220; N), the prefetch variable system command process ends. On the other hand, when the command combination is normal (step C220; Y), prefetch lottery processing (step C221) for randomly selecting the execution of the prefetch notice effect is performed, and it is determined whether the prefetch notice effect is generated (step C222).

  Then, when the prefetching notice effect is not generated (step C222; N), the prefetching variable system command processing is ended. On the other hand, when the prefetching notice effect is generated (step C222; Y), the prefetching notice setting process for setting the prefetching notice effect to be executed is performed (step C223), and the prefetching variable system command process is ended.

[Pre-reading notice setting process]
FIG. 45 shows the prefetching advance notice setting process (step C223) in the above-mentioned prefetching variable system command process. In the pre-reading notice setting process, first, it is determined whether the pre-reading notice effect that occurs (that is, the pre-reading notice effect selected in the pre-reading lottery process (step C221)) is an effect to be started immediately (step C231). The effect to be started immediately is, for example, a notice of a pending change for changing the display mode of the decoration special figure starting memory display displayed on the display device 41 from the present time. If the effect is to start immediately (step C231; Y), the display corresponding to the selected prefetching notice effect is set (step C239), and the prefetching notice setting process ends.

  In addition, the effect that does not start immediately is a look-ahead notice effect that is performed during execution of the special map change display game, and a continuous notice effect that continuously generates a specific effect or a reach state over a plurality of special figure change display games and , A mode transition effect for shifting the effect mode to the expected mode ST4, a notice synchronization effect performed in synchronization with a step-up effect, and the like. Of course, other pre-reading notice effects may be executable. If it is not the effect to be started immediately (step C231; N), it is first determined whether or not it is the mode transition effect (step C232).

  When it is the mode transition effect (step C232; Y), the expected mode transition flag is set (step C233), the setting notification effect flag is set (step C234), and the process proceeds to step 235. As a result, the setting notification effect is performed in the next special figure variation display game, and the mode shifts to the expectation mode ST4. If it is not the mode transition effect (step C232; N), it is determined whether it is the notice synchronization effect (step C235). This mode transition effect can be selected when the current effect mode is the normal mode ST1 or the latent mode ST3, and the existence of the start memory which is a special result is found from the result of the prefetching process. That is, if it is determined that a special result is obtained, the second state suggesting effect (expected mode ST4) can be executed before the special result is derived regardless of the current game state (here, the probability state). Becomes

  If it is the notice synchronization effect (step C235; Y), the notice synchronization information is set (step C236), and the process proceeds to step C237. The advance notice synchronization information includes information that specifies the starting memory that is the target of the prefetch advance notice effect, and information on the stage of advancing the prefetch advance notice effect. Based on this notice synchronization information, the notice synchronization effect is set at the start of the subsequent special figure variation display game. If it is not the notice synchronization effect (step C235; N), it is determined whether it is a continuous notice effect (step C237).

  If it is not the continuous announcement effect (step C237; N), the prefetching announcement setting process ends. In the case of the continuous announcement effect (step C237; Y), the continuous announcement information is set (step C238), and the prefetching announcement setting process ends. The continuous notice information includes information that specifies the starting memory that is the target of the prefetch notice effect and information about the content of the continuous notice effect. Based on this continuous notice information, a continuous notice effect is set at the start of the special figure variation display game thereafter.

  If the result of the prefetching process reveals the existence of a starting memory that gives a special result, the expected mode transition flag and the setting notification effect flag are set so as to shift from the next special figure variation display game to the expected mode ST4. However, it is sufficient to shift to the expectation mode ST4 before deriving the special result. Therefore, it may be possible to immediately shift to the expectation mode ST4 at the time point when the existence of the starting memory as a special result is found from the result of the prefetching process, or to shift to the expectation mode ST4 after the next game. However, it may be possible to shift to the expectation mode ST4 in the special figure variation display game with a special result. In addition to the mode transition effect, an effect using the board effect device 44 as shown in FIG. 3E may be performed.

  In addition, when the special result is obtained in the period from the end of the special game state in which the setting notification effect is scheduled to be executed until the tenth special figure variation display game is executed, the special figure variation that is the special result is performed. In the display game and the special map variable display game before that, the pseudo continuous variable display mode is set, and by making a temporary stop, it looks as if the special map variable display game is being executed multiple times, and a special result is obtained. You may make it look as if the figure variation display game is the 10th special figure variation display game. Such setting of the pseudo continuous variation display mode may be set based on the look-ahead result, or may be set based on the determination at the start of the special figure variation display game that is the special result.

  In this case, in the special figure variation display game that gives a special result, the mode transition effect is finally performed, and the effects as shown in FIGS. 26D and 26E are performed. By doing so, it is possible to give the impression that there is a high possibility that a special result will be derived in the tenth special figure variation display game in which the setting notification effect is scheduled, and the expectation for the special figure variation display game. It can enhance the feeling.

[Special map reservation information setting process]
FIG. 46 shows the special figure suspension information setting process (step C144) in the single-shot system command process described above. In the special figure reservation information setting process, first, it is determined whether or not an overflow prize has occurred (step C251). Overflow winning refers to winning in the starting winning opening 36 in the state where the first starting memory number is the upper limit value (here, 4), and in the state where the second starting memory number is the upper limit value (here, 4). It is a prize for the ordinary variable winning device 37. When this overflow winning occurs, the game control device 100 transmits a hold overflow command indicating that to the effect control device 300.

  When it is an overflow winning (step C251; Y), it is determined whether it is in the special game state (step C265). If it is in the special game state (step C265; Y), the special figure reservation information setting process is ended. In addition, when it is not in the special game state (step C265; N), it is determined whether or not it is in the time saving operation state in which it is easy to win the normal variable winning device 37 (step C266).

  If it is in the time saving operation state (step C266; Y), the special figure reservation information setting process ends. When the time saving operation state is not in effect (step C266; N), it is determined whether the stock number is the upper limit value (step C267). Then, if the stock number is not the upper limit value (step C267; N), the stock number is incremented by 1 (step C268), and the special figure reservation information setting process ends. It should be noted that the stock number is incremented by +1 regardless of whether the overflow winning of the first starting memory or the second starting memory is won. It should be noted that the stock number may be added based on the overflow prize even in the special game state or the time saving operation state, and in this case, the processing of steps C265 and C266 is not performed.

  If it is not an overflow winning (step C251; N), the currently stored target (special figure 1 or special figure 2) reservation number is loaded as the previous reservation number (step C252), and the new reservation number is targeted. The command value is set to the number of reservations (step C253), and it is determined whether the number of new reservations and the number of previous reservations are the same (step C254).

  When the new pending number and the previous pending number are the same (step C254; Y), the pending information setting process ends. If the new hold number and the previous hold number are not the same (step C254; N), the index of the hold motion control table corresponding to the new hold number is calculated and saved (step C255), and the scenario layer number 6 is set. Prepare (step C256). Further, the addresses of the target pending scenario data table (X pending) are prepared (step C257), and scenario data setting processing is performed (step C258). By this processing, the display or deletion of the decorative special figure starting memory display accompanying the increase or decrease of the number of reservations and the accompanying decorative display (animation) are set.

  Then, it is determined whether the number of holdings has increased (step C259), and if the number of holdings has increased (step C259; Y), the display pattern of the holding normal lighting is set in the color information area corresponding to the new holding number (step C260). . As a result, the display of the decorative special figure starting memory corresponding to the starting memory that has occurred this time is set in the normal display mode in which the prefetching notice effect is not performed. It should be noted that the look-ahead notice effect in the display of the decorative special figure starting memory is set by the look-ahead variable system command processing.

  After that, it is determined whether or not the state of the P machine is the big hit (step C261). If the big hit is in the big hit (step C261; Y), the hold information setting process ends. If the big hit is not in progress (step C261; N), the output request of the starting opening winning sound is made (step C262), and the hold information setting process is ended. On the other hand, when the number of reservations has not increased (step C259; N), that is, when the number of reservations has decreased, the target prefetch information area is shifted (step C263), the color information area is shifted (step C264), and the reservation information is changed. The setting process ends.

[Direction customization processing]
FIG. 47 shows the effect customizing process (step C72) in the above hall / player setting mode process. In the effect customizing process, first, it is determined whether the effect customizing mode is set (step C81). When it is determined that the production customization mode is not in progress (step C81; N), that is, when the production customization mode flag is not set, it is determined whether the game state is one in which the production contents can be customized (step C82). . Specifically, in step C82, it is determined that the game state is such that the effect contents can be customized when the customer is waiting. When it is determined that the gaming state in which the effect contents can be customized is determined (step C82; Y), it is determined whether or not there is an effect customization start operation (step C83).

  When it is determined that the game contents are not in the game state in which the effect contents can be customized (step C82; N), or when it is determined that the effect customization start operation has not been performed (step C83; N), the effect customization process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a production customization start operation (step C83; Y), that is, when the production operation unit 550 is operated, the production customization mode flag is set (step C84), and the production customization menu is displayed. Drawing setting is performed (step C85), and the effect customizing process is ended.

  In addition, when it is determined that the production customization mode is in progress (step C81; Y), that is, when the production customization mode flag is set, it is determined whether the game state is in which the production contents can be customized ( Step C86). Specifically, in step C86, it is determined that the game state is such that the effect contents can be customized when the special figure is not changing. When it is determined that the game state is not such that the effect contents can be customized (step C86; N), the process proceeds to step C97. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game state in which the effect contents can be customized is determined (step C86; Y), it is determined whether an item selection operation has been performed (step C87). When it is determined that the item selection operation has not been performed (step C87; N), it is determined whether the item determination operation has been performed (step C90).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the item selection operation has been performed (step C87; Y), the drawing setting of the customized menu corresponding to the item selection operation is performed (step C88). Then, it is determined whether or not an item determining operation has been performed (step C90). When it is determined that the item determining operation is not performed (step C90; N), it is determined whether or not there is an effect customization ending operation (step C96). On the other hand, when it is determined that the item determining operation has been performed (step C90; Y), it is determined whether the explanation mode is to be set (step C91).

  If the explanation mode is not to be set (step C91; N), the process proceeds to step C94. If the explanation mode is to be set (step C91; Y), the explanation mode flag is set (step C92), the explanation mode counter is set to an initial value (step C93), and the process proceeds to step C94. . That is, the explanation mode can be set by the player operating the effect button 25. Then, the rendering setting of the effect customization item reflection message corresponding to the decided item is performed (step C94), and the effect customization information of the decided item is set and saved (step C95). Then, it is determined whether or not there is a production customization end operation (step C96).

  When it is determined that the production customization ending operation has not been performed (step C96; N), the production customization processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the production customization end operation has been performed (step C96; Y), the process proceeds to step C97. In step C97, the flag in the effect customizing mode is cleared (step C97). Then, the effect customizing menu is erased (step C98), and the effect customizing process ends.

[Launch touch information setting process]
FIG. 48 shows the firing touch information setting process (step C148) in the above-described single-shot system command process. In this firing touch information setting process, first, it is determined whether the command is a normal command (step C271), and if it is not a normal command (step C271; N), the firing touch information setting process ends. If the command is a normal command (step C271; Y), it is determined whether the command is a command indicating that firing touch-on has been performed (step C272).

  The touch sensor of the operation unit 24 is turned on when touched, and turned off when not touched. The signal from the touch sensor is input to the game control device 100, and when the signal from the touch sensor changes, a command is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Here, a state-on command related to the touch switch is transmitted to the effect control device 300 based on that the touch switch is turned on (that the touch is started), and the touch switch is turned off (that the touch is finished). Based on this, a state off command regarding the touch switch is transmitted.

  In the determination as to whether or not the command indicates that the firing touch-on has been performed (step C272), it is determined whether or not the received command is the state-on command. If the command does not indicate that the firing touch is turned on (step C272; N), that is, if the received command is the state off command, the firing touch on flag is cleared (step C277), and the firing touch information setting process ends. To do.

  If the command indicates that the launch touch-on is set (step C272; Y), that is, if the received command is the state on command, the launch touch-on flag is set (step C273), and the customer waiting demonstration is executed. It is determined whether the state is after the symbol display C (step C274).

  Then, when the customer waiting demonstration execution state is not after the symbol display C (step C274; N), the firing touch information setting process ends. If the customer waiting demonstration execution state is after the symbol display C (step C274; Y), the explanation mode flag is set (step C275), the explanation mode counter is set to an initial value (step C276), and the shooting is performed. The touch information setting process ends. This starts the explanation mode. The fact that the customer waiting demonstration execution state is after the symbol display C means that a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the customer waiting state. By setting this as a condition for setting the explanation mode, the explanation mode is not set when the hand is released for a short time.

[Variable command processing]
FIG. 49 shows the variable system command processing (step C116) in the received command analysis processing described above. In this variable system command processing, it is first determined whether the special figure classification is undetermined (step C301). The special figure type is information indicating whether the type of the special figure variable display game to be executed is special figure 1 or special figure 2.

  When it is determined in step C301 that the special figure type is undetermined (step C301; Y), the variable system command processing ends. If it is determined that the special figure type is not finalized (step C301; N), that is, if the special figure type is set, the combination of the variation command and the symbol command is checked (step C302), and the variation It is determined whether the command and the pattern type are inconsistent (step C303). When the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent, when a variation command (variation pattern command) that is out of line is received, as in the case where the symbol command of the 16R probability variation big hit symbol is received, the production is performed. It means that the combination is inconsistent (combination of variable command and symbol type).

  If it is determined in step C303 that the variable command and the symbol type do not match (step C303; Y), the variable command processing ends. When it is determined that the variation command and the symbol type are not inconsistent (step C303; N), effect mode setting processing for changing effect mode and setting execution of setting notification effect is performed (step C304).

  Then, the variation pattern type is discriminated from the variation command (step C305), and variation effect setting processing for setting information for performing an effect according to the variation command is performed (step C306). In Step C305, the variation pattern type, which is a rough classification of the variation display effect of the special figure, is determined according to the received command.

  Next, the special figure changing state is set as the P machine state (state of the pachinko machine) (step C307). Here, the state of changing the special map indicates that the special map is changing (not during a customer waiting demonstration, a big hit, or a fanfare). Furthermore, if the number of pre-reading effects (the number of pre-reading executions) is not zero, the number of pre-reading effects is updated by -1 (step C308), and the variable system command processing ends.

[Production mode setting process]
FIG. 50 shows the effect mode setting process (step C304) in the above-described variable system command process. In the effect mode setting process, first, it is determined whether the game is the first special figure variation display game after the special game state is finished (step C311). If it is not the first special figure variation display game after the end of the special game state (step C311; N), the procedure moves to step C315. In addition, if it is the first special figure variation display game after the end of the special game state (step C311; Y), it is determined whether or not the finished special game state is based on a big hit with a specific symbol (step C312). .

  The big hit with a specific symbol is a big hit based on the fact that a special result composed of a symbol that can be selected only when notifying that a high probability state will come after the special game state has been derived. Here, the case where any one of the symbols 3, 5 or 7 is arranged as a result of the decorative special figure variable display game is a big hit in the specific symbol, and in this case, the probability variation big hit mode ST2a is set in the special game state. It If the finished special game state is based on the big hit in the specific symbol (step C312; Y), the expected mode ST4 is set (step C329), and the effect mode setting process is finished. In this case, since the player has been informed that the high probability state will be set, the expectation mode ST4 is set.

  In addition, when the special game state which is ended is not something which is based on the big hit with the particular design (step C312; N), latent mode ST3 is set (step C313), the execution frequency of the special figure fluctuation indicatory game is managed. An initial value (here, 100) is set to the effect mode counter for (step C314). In this case, in the special result and the special game state, the probability state after the end of the special game state is not clearly notified, and there are both high probability state and low probability state.

  Then, if the effect mode counter is not 0, -1 is updated (step C315), and it is determined whether the effect mode counter has a predetermined value (here, 90) (step C316). When the effect mode counter is not the predetermined value (step C316; N), the process proceeds to step C323. When the effect mode counter has a predetermined value (step C316; Y), the setting notification effect flag is set (step C317), and it is determined whether or not the state is a low probability state (step C318).

  If it is not in the low probability state (step C318; N), that is, if it is in the high probability state, a transition lottery process is performed to randomly select the transition to the expected mode (step C319), and the result of the lottery indicates that the transition to the expected mode. It is determined whether there is any (step C320). When the result of the lottery is the transition to the expected mode (step C320; Y), the expected mode transition flag is set (step C322), and the process proceeds to step C323. As a result, in the setting notification effect, notification to the effect that the mode is to be switched to the expected mode is performed, and the mode is switched to the expected mode ST4. If the result of the lottery is not the transition to the expected mode (step C320; N), the routine proceeds to step C323. In this case, the notification that the latent mode is maintained is performed in the set notification effect, and the latent mode is maintained.

  On the other hand, if it is in the low probability state (step C318; Y), it is determined whether or not the result of the current special figure variation display game is the special result (step C321). When the result of the special figure variation display game this time is not a special result (step C321; N), the effect mode setting process ends. In this case, the notification that the latent mode is maintained is performed in the set notification effect, and the latent mode is maintained. If the result of the special figure variation display game this time is a special result (step C321; Y), the expected mode transition flag is set (step C322) and the process proceeds to step C323. As a result, in the setting notification effect, notification to the effect that the mode is switched to the expected mode ST4 is performed, the mode is switched to the expected mode ST4, and the mode transfer effect in which the special result is derived in the state where the mode is switched to the expected mode ST4 is executed. become. That is, if it is determined that a special result is obtained, the second state suggesting effect (expected mode ST4) can be executed before the special result is derived regardless of the current game state (here, the probability state). Becomes

  Next, it is determined whether the effect mode counter is 0 (step C323), and when it is not 0 (step C323; N), the effect mode setting process ends. When the effect mode counter is 0 (step C323; Y), it is determined whether the latent mode is the latent mode (step C324). Then, when it is not in the latent mode (step C324; N), the effect mode setting process ends. In the case of the latent mode (step C324; Y), the setting notification effect flag is set (step C325), and it is determined whether the low probability state is set (step C326).

  If it is not in the low probability state (step C326; N), that is, if it is in the high probability state, the expected mode transition flag is set (step C327), and the effect mode setting process is ended. In this case, in the transition lottery process (step C319), the latent mode ST3 is maintained because it is selected not to transition to the expected mode ST4. With this process, the expected mode ST4 is set in the setting notification effect. The notification to the effect that the shift to (4) is made and the shift to the expected mode ST4 is started. As a result, the player can clearly recognize that it is in the high probability state.

  Further, in the case of the low probability state (step C326; Y), the normal mode transition flag is set (step C328), and the effect mode setting process ends. By this processing, the notification of the shift to the normal mode ST1 is made in the setting notice effect, and the shift to the normal mode ST1 is started. This allows the player to clearly recognize that the low probability state has been reached.

[Variation effect setting process]
FIG. 51 shows the variation effect setting process (step C306) in the above-described variation system command process. In this variation effect setting process, first, if the model code and special figure type, the effect mode at that time, and the continuous notice information are set, the notice distribution group address table corresponding to the information is set (step C351). Next, with reference to the notice distribution group address table, the address of the notice distribution group table corresponding to the MODE, the number of special figure types held, and the variation pattern type is acquired (step C352). Thereby, it becomes possible to select a notice distribution group table for which advance notice effects such as re-display effect, step-up effect, cut-in effect, and continuous notice effect can be set. Then, if there is information set in another process, a process of changing the notice distribution group table to be selected according to this information is performed.

  First, when there is the notice synchronization information (step C353; Y), the notice for setting the notice synchronization effect for executing the prefetch notice effect in synchronization with the effect for the special figure variation display game being executed such as step-up effect. A synchronization effect setting process is performed (step C354). If there is the setting notification effect flag (step C355; Y), the setting notification effect setting process for setting the setting notification effect for notifying the shift of the effect mode is performed (step C356). When the explanation mode flag is present (step C357), the effects to be explained are prevented from appearing in duplicate in one special figure variation display game, and the effects to be explained are sequentially within the period. An explanation mode effect setting process for appearing is performed (step C358).

  After that, the notice lottery processing is performed to perform the notice lottery using the set notice distribution group table (step C359). The content of the variable effect corresponding to MODE and ACT is determined (step C360), and the content of the effect corresponding to the notice lottery result is determined (step C361). As a result, effects such as the variation time of the decorative special figure variation display game and the main contents of the reach and the notice are decided. Further, when there is the explanation mode flag (step C362; Y), the explanation information is added to the set effect or notice (step C363). As a result, the explanation information is displayed when the performance or the notice is executed.

  Next, a stop symbol setting process for determining a stop symbol is also performed by referring to the determined variation pattern (reach effect, etc.) of the special figure variation display game and advance notice contents (step C364), and whether the stock number is the upper limit value. Is determined (step C365). If the number of stocks is not the upper limit value (step C365; N), the process proceeds to step C369. When the number of stocks is the upper limit value (step C365; Y), it is determined whether the stock release effect can be set based on the effect set or the notice set (step C366).

  When the stock release effect cannot be set (step C366; N), the process proceeds to step C369. If the stock release effect can be set (step C366; Y), the stock release effect is set (step C367), the stock number is set to 0 (step C368), and the process proceeds to step C369. As a result, execution of the stock release effect is set.

  Next, the display setting of the variable effect is set (step C369), and the display setting of the notice effect is set (step C370). By these processes, the effect and advance notice in the decorative special figure variable display game set as described above can be executed. Then, a sound number, which is a BGM number, and a decoration number, which is a number indicating the type of effect by a decoration lamp or the like, are set (step C371), and a decoration special figure variation (variation display of identification information) corresponding to the special figure type is set. The display setting is performed (step C372), and the variation effect setting process ends.

[Preliminary synchronization effect setting process]
FIG. 52 shows the notice synchronization effect setting process (step C354) in the above-described change effect setting process. In the notice synchronization effect setting process, first, the notice distribution group address table corresponding to the notice synchronization effect is set (step C391). Next, with reference to the notice distribution group address table, the address of the notice distribution group table corresponding to the MODE, the number of special figure types held, the variation pattern type, and the notice synchronization information is acquired (step C392). As a result, the address of the notice distribution group table set in steps C351 and C352 is changed. Then, the notice synchronization information is cleared (step C393), and the notice synchronization effect setting process ends.

  In the notice distribution group table set here, the notice synchronization effect is selected. Among the information referred to for selecting the notice distribution group table, the information on the MODE, the holding number of the special figure type, and the variation pattern type is the information of the special figure variation display game to be executed, and the notice synchronization information is , Information that specifies the starting memory that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect and information on the stage of advancing the pre-reading notice effect are included. Therefore, it is possible to select a notice that can be executed in the special figure changing display game from the information of the special figure changing display game to be executed, and it is possible to select a notice synchronization effect according to the selectable notice.

  FIG. 53 shows an example of the notice distribution group table. In FIG. 53A, from the information of the special figure variation display game to be executed, up to the third stage can be executed as a notice of the special figure variation display game if it is a step-up effect, and level 3 if it is a cut-in effect. In the state in which the effect of (1) can be executed, the notice shake selected when it is specified by the notice synchronization information that the look-ahead notice effect that changes the decoration special figure start memory display corresponding to one start memory by two steps is specified. The minute group table is shown. In this notice distribution group table, an effect can be selected from seven types of notice synchronization effects.

  For example, the first notice synchronization effect of the options is a notice that the decoration special drawing start memory display changes by one step in each of the first step (SU1) and the second step (SU2) of the three step-up effects. It is a synchronous production. Further, the fourth notice synchronization effect of the option is a notice synchronization effect in which the decoration special figure starting memory display changes by two steps in the first step (SU1) of the three step-up effects. Any one of these options is selected by the advance notice lottery process (step C359).

  In addition, in FIG. 53B, from the information of the special figure variation display game to be executed, if the step-up effect is a step-up effect as a notice of the special figure variable display game, it is possible to execute up to the first stage, and the cut-in effect. For example, in a state where the level 1 effect can be executed, it is selected when it is specified by the notice synchronization information that the look-ahead notice effect that changes the corresponding decorative special figure start memory display by two stages is specified for the start memory. The notice distribution group table is shown. In this case, the notice synchronization effect that changes the decoration special figure start memory display by two steps in the first step of the step-up effect, and the notice synchronization that changes the decoration special figure start memory display by two steps with the execution of the level 1 cut-in effect The effect can be selected.

  In addition, here, all the pre-reading notice effects specified by the notice synchronization information are executed in one special figure changing display game, but the pre-reading notice effects are distributed to a plurality of special figure changing display games to be executed. It may be possible. For example, in the example of FIG. 53 (b), it is possible to select a notice synchronization effect in which the decorative special figure starting memory display is changed by only one step. In this case, a notice that the special special figure change display game is changed by another step It is possible to set the synchronization effect.

  In addition, even if the effect that synchronizes for a short period of time cannot be executed, even if the look-ahead notice effect that changes the decoration special figure start memory display in multiple stages is specified, the notice synchronization effect is sufficient. When it is difficult to change the figure starting memory display, a look-ahead notice effect that changes the decorative special figure starting memory display at the start of the special figure variation display game may be used in addition to the notice synchronization effect.

[Setting notification effect setting process]
FIG. 54 shows the setting notification effect setting process (step C356) in the above-described change effect setting process. In the setting notification effect setting process, first, the notice distribution group address table corresponding to the setting notification effect is set (step C401). Next, with reference to the notice distribution group address table, the address of the notice distribution group table corresponding to the maintenance of the latent mode is acquired (step C402).

  Next, if there is an expected mode transition flag (step C403; Y), the address of the notice distribution group table corresponding to the transition to the expected mode is acquired (step C404). If there is a normal mode shift flag (step C405; Y), the address of the notice distribution group table corresponding to the shift to the normal mode is acquired (step C406). Through the above-described processing, the advance notice vibration set in steps C351 and C352 is selected so that any one of the setting notification effects of maintaining the latent mode, shifting to the expected mode, and shifting to the normal mode is selected according to the flag setting. The address of the minute group table will be changed.

  Then, the setting notification effect flag is cleared (step C407), the expected mode transition flag is cleared (step C408), the normal mode transition flag is cleared (step C409), and the setting notification effect setting process ends.

  As a result, the execution of the setting notification effect including the mode transition effect is set. Note that the game control device 100 executes the setting notification effect a predetermined number of times (here, the tenth time and the 100th time) from the end of the special game state, as the variation time of the special figure variation display game, the setting notification effect is sufficiently provided. The fluctuating time that can be executed may be set. In addition, when the setting notification effect is performed in the special figure variation display game for which the setting notification effect was not scheduled, such as the mode transition effect as the prefetch notice effect, the time to execute the setting notification effect is sufficiently secured. In some cases it cannot be done. Therefore, it may be possible to execute the setting notification effect for a shorter time than the setting notification effect executed in the special figure variation display game a predetermined number of times (here, the tenth time and the 100th time) from the end of the special game state.

  From the above, when the game is executed based on the satisfaction of the start condition and the special game result is generated as the result of the game, the game state is changed to the first game state in the game machine that generates the special game state advantageous to the player. A game state setting means (game control device 100) for setting either the game state (low probability state) or the second game state (high probability state) and the state suggesting effect capable of suggesting the current game state: Any one of state suggestion production (normal mode ST1 or latent mode ST3) and second state suggestion production (expectation mode ST4) that suggests that the second game state is more likely than the first state suggestion production And a production control device (production control device 300) capable of executing, and when the production control means is found to be a special result, before the special result is derived regardless of the current game state. Second status indication And thus it is possible to perform the production. Therefore, it is possible to strongly impress that the second state suggestion effect (expectation mode ST4) is an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility of deriving the special result, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game. In the above embodiment, the game state suggested by the state suggestion production is a state of probability of deriving a special result, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it may suggest other game states. good.

  Further, the second game state is a state in which the probability of the game result being a special result is higher than that of the first game state, and the game state setting means is a special game state based on the special result based on the type of the special result. Is configured to set either the first gaming state or the second gaming state as the gaming state after the end of the, the effect control means, the game state after a predetermined number of games from the end of the special gaming state Accordingly, the second state suggestion effect can be executed, and in the game of the predetermined number of times, the setting notification effect for notifying which of the first state suggestion effect and the second state suggestion effect is set is provided in the game. When the result of the predetermined number of games is a special result, the second state suggestion effect is set regardless of the current game state. Produce information And thus was Unishi. Therefore, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation for the setting notification effect and improve the enjoyment of the game.

  In addition, a starting area (starting winning opening 36, normal variation winning device 37, universal figure starting gate 34) in which a game ball can be detected and a start memory which is a right to execute a game based on the detection of the game ball in the starting area are predetermined. The starting storage means (game control device 100) that stores the random number up to the upper limit number and the random number stored as the starting memory in the starting storage means before the game based on the starting memory is executed. With the determination means (game control device 100), the effect control means, regardless of the current game state, when it is found from the determination result by the preliminary determination means that there is a start memory for executing the game with the special result. Instead, the second state suggestion effect can be executed before the special result is derived. Therefore, it is possible to strongly impress that the second state suggestion effect (expectation mode ST4) is an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility of deriving the special result, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

[Explanation mode effect setting process]
FIG. 55 shows the explanation mode effect setting process (step C358) in the above-described variable effect setting process. In this explanation mode effect setting process, first, it is determined whether any of the notice synchronization information, the continuous notice information, and the setting notification effect flag is present (steps C421, C422, C423), and if there is any (steps C421, C422). , C423, Y) ends the explanation mode effect setting process. If neither is present (N in any of steps C421, C422, and C423), the notice distribution group address table corresponding to the explanation mode effect is set (step C424). That is, when the notice synchronization effect, the continuous notice effect, and the setting notification effect are performed, the effect is not changed.

  Next, with reference to the notice distribution group address table, the address of the notice distribution group table corresponding to the MODE, the number of special figure types to be held, the variation pattern type, and the explanation mode counter is acquired (step C425). As a result, the address of the notice distribution group table set in steps C351 and C352 is changed.

  If the explanation mode counter is not 0, -1 is updated (step C426), and it is determined whether the explanation mode counter has become 0 (step C427). When the explanation mode counter has become 0 (step C427; Y), the explanation mode flag is cleared (step C428), and the explanation mode effect setting process ends.

  The explanation mode counter is used not only for managing the period during which the explanation mode is executed, but also for preventing the effects to be explained from overlapping in one special figure variation display game and for explaining the explanation within the period. It is used to make the following effects appear in sequence.

  FIG. 56 shows an example of the notice distribution group table according to the value of the explanation mode counter. When the explanation mode counter is 1 as shown in FIG. 56 (a), only the step-up effect can be selected. The stage to proceed according to the result of the special figure variation display game to be executed can be selected from 1 to 3 stages. Further, when the explanation mode counter is 2 as shown in FIG. 56B, only the re-display effect can be selected. It is possible to select the variable display area in which the redisplay effect is executed according to the result of the special figure variable display game to be executed.

  Further, when the explanation mode counter is 3 as shown in FIG. 56 (c), only the pending change notice effect which constitutes the prefetch notice effect can be selected. The stage to proceed according to the result of the special figure variation display game to be executed can be selected from 1 to 3 stages. Further, as shown in FIG. 56D, when the explanation mode counter is 4, only the cut-in effect can be selected. The level to be executed can be selected from 1 to 3 according to the result of the special figure variation display game to be executed. There are other notice distribution group tables according to the value of the explanation mode counter than those shown here, and they are sequentially selected according to the value of the explanation mode counter.

  In this way, by using one type of effect that can be selected in one special figure variation display game, it is possible to prevent the effect to be explained from appearing in duplicate. Further, by changing the types of selectable effects according to the explanation mode counter value, it is possible to sequentially cause the effects to be explained within the period.

  From the above, when a game is executed based on the establishment of the start condition, and when the result of the game is a special result, a display capable of displaying an effect related to the game is displayed on the gaming machine that produces a state advantageous to the player. The device 41 and the effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the effect of the game including the display on the display device 41 are provided, and the effect control means displays on the display device 41 an explanation of the effect being executed. The explanation mode can be set. Therefore, even a player unfamiliar with the game can understand the meaning of the effect being executed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the effect control means is configured such that, when the explanation mode is set, the effects to be explained are not duplicated and executed. Therefore, the player can easily understand the explanation.

  Further, the player is provided with operation means (effect button 25), and the effect control means can set the explanation mode based on the operation of the operation means. Therefore, the explanation mode can be set according to the player's preference.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above embodiment as a gaming machine, and other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, etc. It can be applied to all gaming machines using the game balls. Further, the present invention can be applied to a slot machine. This slot machine is not limited to a slot machine that uses medals, but includes, for example, all slot machines such as slot machines that use game balls. Further, the configurations of the above-described modified examples can be appropriately combined and applied.

  Further, it should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplifications in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope.

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Claims (2)

Based on the satisfaction of the start condition, a game that displays a stop result after variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information on a display device is executed, and if the stop result of the game is a special result, the same identification information is prepared. In a gaming machine that is stopped and generates a favorable condition for the player,
And a production control means for controlling the production of the game including the display on the display device,
The effect control means,
It is possible to perform a redisplay effect of redisplaying after hiding the identification information, and in the redisplay effect, the identification information that was displayed when the identification information was hidden, and the identification information when redisplayed. , And can be different,
When the identification information is hidden in the re-display effect, a specific voice is output,
In the case where the plurality of types of identification information include a common display unit that is the same display provided at a position common to each identification information, and the effect control means does not display the identification information in the redisplay effect. Shows the whole of the common display part, and hides the part excluding the common display part,
The effect control means has a function of performing drive control of a decoration device provided in the gaming machine and having a light source,
A gaming machine, wherein the light source of the decoration device is turned off when the identification information is erased. Based on the satisfaction of the start condition, a game that displays a stop result after variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information on a display device is executed, and if the stop result of the game is a special result, the same identification information is prepared. In a gaming machine that is stopped and generates a favorable condition for the player,
And a production control means for controlling the production of the game including the display on the display device,
The effect control means is capable of executing a re-display effect in which the identification information is hidden and then re-displayed, and in the re-display effect, the identification information that is displayed when the identification information is hidden and a re-display It is possible to differ from the identification information when doing,
Two or more pieces of identification information among the plurality of types of identification information include a common display unit common to each piece of identification information, and when the effect control unit hides the identification information in the redisplay effect, Hide the part except the common display part,
The effect control means has a function of performing drive control of a decoration device provided in the gaming machine and having a light source,
A gaming machine, wherein the light source of the decoration device is turned off when the identification information is erased.

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